{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charles E Shea Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":47.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8808839,"projectId":9058069,"letterContent":"This school year, I was given a class of students that you might call \"low\" or \"needy\" with a combination of issues like being unhoused, food insecurity, special education, language learners, and even non-readers. Some were friendly and outgoing and calling to me every minute for help and reassurance. Some were quiet and looked at me with suspicious eyes. \r\nThen after a few days and with the help of gum and fidgets and all the other supplies your donations have bought to my classroom, something magical started to happen. They settled down and were able to focus. They are accomplishing the same tasks as their grade level peers! (And I am not running ragged around the room!)\r\nIt's wonderful to see how far they have come in a short few weeks!","fullyFundedDate":1746555355612,"projectUrl":"project/midyear-classroom-refill/9058069/","projectTitle":"Midyear Classroom Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8808839_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669143876305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjwalker"},{"teacherId":8977502,"projectId":9043196,"letterContent":"We started crochet late in the year and will continue in the fall to learn new stitches and make new projects. My students, also thanks to your donation, took home some yarn and hooks to continue through the summer to practice their skills and experiment.\r\n\r\nI will also add more photos once we get some more projects completed. The photo of the pink blanket was sent to me by one of the students.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support and I hope you will continue to support after school programs for high school students in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1739561519974,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-learn-to-crochet/9043196/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Learn to Crochet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8977502"},{"teacherId":8977502,"projectId":8757988,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our after-school arts and crafts program. My students were about to learn to crochet, make candles and soap, create tile coasters, and make beaded jewelry and crafts.\r\n\r\nThis is important because, when it comes to the safety of high school students after school, the hours between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. are often considered a \"prime time\" for juvenile crime and risky behaviors. \r\n\r\nThe students and I love creating in this safe, zero pressure environment and it couldn't happen without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1726884287728,"projectUrl":"project/arts-and-crafts-club-for-after-school-ur/8757988/","projectTitle":"Arts and Crafts Club for After School Urban Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8977502"},{"teacherId":8512846,"projectId":8701864,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in helping us create a perennial flower garden in front of Shea High School. Thanks to your contribution, we were able to plant vibrant tulips and daffodils that are now blooming and bringing color, pride, and joy to our school community.\r\n\r\nThis project was more than just planting flowers—it was an opportunity for our students to work together, connect with nature, and take ownership of something beautiful and lasting. They prepared the soil, planted each bulb with care, and learned firsthand about responsibility and the rewards of teamwork. The garden has become a point of pride for the students and a welcoming sight for everyone who visits or passes by the school.\r\n\r\nIf you ever find yourself driving by Shea High School in Pawtucket, RI, please take a moment to see the garden you helped make possible. It's a living thank-you from all of us, and a reminder of the difference your kindness has made.","fullyFundedDate":1735660517566,"projectUrl":"project/planning-flowers-to-harvest-agents-of-c/8701864/","projectTitle":"Planning Flowers to Harvest Agents of Change","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. DaSilva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8512846_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661459314906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheahighportuguese"},{"teacherId":8808839,"projectId":8863325,"letterContent":"I cannot tell you the impact this care closet has had on my classes and the school community. Students bring their friends from other classes, and teachers come saying, \"I heard you have... is that true? I have a student who needs...\"\r\nIt has created a feeling amongst students that we teachers care about how they feel and what they need. What could be more important to a teen than proof that adults do understand?\r\nYour contribution means that my teen students are not distracted by issues and problems that should be easily dispatched. Now they are. \r\nThanks so much for caring about the quality of these children's lives.","fullyFundedDate":1729872654857,"projectUrl":"project/teen-care-closet/8863325/","projectTitle":"Teen Care Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8808839_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669143876305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjwalker"},{"teacherId":9132014,"projectId":8662799,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generous donation of Velcro and zip ties! These simple yet essential materials have already made a huge impact on our robotics team. As we design and build our robot for competition, we constantly need secure yet adjustable connections for our wiring, mechanisms, and components. Thanks to your support, our team can quickly make modifications and test new ideas without worrying about parts coming loose or getting tangled.\r\n\r\nWhen our students first saw the supplies, they were genuinely excited. You might not think zip ties and Velcro would spark enthusiasm, but in a robotics lab, they are game-changers! Students immediately got to work organizing wires, securing battery mounts, and making quick fixes to our intake and arm mechanisms. These materials have allowed us to be more efficient, focus on problem-solving, and improve the overall design of our robot.\r\n\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nShea High School Robotics Team","fullyFundedDate":1733235815315,"projectUrl":"project/cable-and-wire-management-and-organizati/8662799/","projectTitle":"Cable and Wire Management and Organizational Skills for Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9132014"},{"teacherId":8977502,"projectId":7960609,"letterContent":"I apologize for the lateness of this letter of appreciation. Thank you for funding my headphones, my students use them regularly. My students have very limited resources, so having headphones is awesome. We just did two days of state required testing, and the headphones helped to keep down the noise in class. It is always nice to see headphones on the students while they are working away. \r\n\r\nThe impact was immediate and is still in place one year later. I see 125 students a day, so keeping the headphones clean is all I need to do to meet their needs. \r\n\r\nThank you, once again, and I hope you will support me again in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1701220403932,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-learning/7960609/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8977502"},{"teacherId":8977502,"projectId":7937553,"letterContent":"My students loved making candles. We made the candles in November and December and most made them for their families and friends for gifts, although some make them for themselves. We are making soap in February after the winter holiday. If they are anything like they were last year, I expect lots of creativity and great smells in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for all you have done to support my students to work in a nurturing, no pressure environment to create tangible items that they can use or gift. All of my students get free breakfast and lunch, so being able to give gifts or make something special is rare. The snacks this year have been a huge hit. Many of my students use the school food bank for food at home, so having a snack during the Arts & Crafts Club has been very helpful. I appreciate the snack so I am saving money because I was paying for snacks out of my family budget.","fullyFundedDate":1698082653192,"projectUrl":"project/candle-making-in-arts-crafts-club/7937553/","projectTitle":"Candle Making in Arts & Crafts Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8977502"},{"teacherId":9412462,"projectId":8108164,"letterContent":"On behalf of the program, \"Hands-on Dumplings & Art of Dragon for high-school students,\" I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation in support of the Hands-on Dumplings & Art of Dragon program for our high school students. Your thoughtful contribution has made a lasting impact on their educational experience and helped bring this unique cultural initiative to life.\r\n\r\nThe funds you provided enabled students to engage in hands-on activities, such as making traditional dumplings and learning the art of dragon crafting, which not only broadened their cultural understanding but also fostered teamwork, creativity, and practical skills. The program's success is a direct result of your generosity, and the benefits for our students are immeasurable. They have gained valuable exposure to different traditions, enhanced their critical thinking abilities, and experienced the joy of creating something with their own hands.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, these students have been able to build connections with their peers and teachers, deepen their appreciation for the arts, and develop a sense of accomplishment and confidence. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in the importance of such a program and your commitment to enhancing the educational opportunities available to our students.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our high school students. Your generosity is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\n\r\nLijuan Yan\r\nShea High School","fullyFundedDate":1708642482708,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-dumplings-art-of-dragon-for-h/8108164/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Dumplings & Art of Dragon for High-school Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9412462"},{"teacherId":8808839,"projectId":8702104,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your support! Your donations enabled me to stock our classroom with assorted items to keep us going throughout the fall with everyday learning activities.\r\nIn particular, my students enjoy working together in groups. For one group activity, we used the Sharpie flip chart markers to create posters on chart paper for keeping track of text evidence. The students took great pride in selecting colors and designing their posters. These quotes will be used to support their claims in argument essays.","fullyFundedDate":1726660523387,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-the-school-year/8702104/","projectTitle":"Ready for the School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8808839_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669143876305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjwalker"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91564","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":823,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":41,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.6,"schoolId":91564,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Charles E Shea Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Charles E Shea Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/rhode-island/pawtucket-city-school-district/charles-e-shea-senior-high-school/91564"}