{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eastside Early College High School","outOfStateSupporters":19.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":419856,"projectId":9649433,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. Beginning-of-year supplies make a bigger difference than most people realize, and having these basics ready on day one changes the whole tone of the classroom. When every student has a composition book, pencils, markers, and the materials to personalize their notebook, we can start working immediately instead of spending the first week trying to track down missing supplies or figuring out who doesn't have what they need.\r\n\r\nThe gel pens, stickers, and coloring books you funded will also be used in our special education spaces as calming tools for students who need help regulating during the day. Those small supports go a long way in keeping students engaged and able to participate. The snacks and protein bars help us keep students focused when hunger shows up at the wrong time. The batteries will be used constantly in physics, chemistry, and IPC labs, and the dried mealworms help us take care of our campus chickens, which are part of several students' daily routines.\r\n\r\nYour donation removes a lot of small barriers that add up over time. It lets us start the year organized, prepared, and focused on actual learning instead of scrambling for the basics. Thanks for backing our students and helping us start strong.","fullyFundedDate":1757526632671,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-year-supplies/9649433/","projectTitle":"Beginning of Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Episcopo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp419856_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575906836857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/419856"},{"teacherId":419856,"projectId":9715943,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. These molecular model kits are going to get used constantly in my chemistry classes. A lot of my students haven't had many hands-on science experiences before high school, so being able to actually build atoms, ions, and molecules—rather than just seeing them on a screen or in a notebook—makes a real difference in how they understand the material.\r\n\r\nThe Snatoms magnetic kits and the Bohr model sets will let us walk through bonding, electron structure, and chemical reactions in a way that's concrete and memorable. I teach a lot of students who will be the first in their families to go to college, and tools like these help them feel like chemistry is something they can actually do, not something that's out of reach.\r\n\r\nYour donation fully funded the project, and it means we can start using these kits right away. I really appreciate the support—for me, but more importantly for the students who will get to learn with these materials every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1760452554791,"projectUrl":"project/molecular-models-for-chemistry-students/9715943/","projectTitle":"Molecular Models for Chemistry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Episcopo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp419856_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575906836857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/419856"},{"teacherId":9758920,"projectId":9706373,"letterContent":"When our new yoga mats and materials arrived, my students were so excited! They immediately wanted to roll out the mats, stretch, and try different poses they had seen in class videos. Many of my students benefit from sensory regulation and movement breaks throughout the day, so these new resources have become an essential part of our routine. We now begin our mornings with gentle yoga stretches and breathing exercises to help everyone start the day calm, focused, and ready to learn. It has been amazing to see how quickly they've taken to the practice—some students even remind me when it's \"yoga time!\"\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a student who typically struggles with transitions join the group and stay engaged through an entire yoga session for the first time. He smiled proudly when he balanced in a pose he'd been practicing all week! The mats give students their own personal space to move and relax, helping them feel comfortable and confident.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to integrate yoga and mindfulness into our daily social-emotional lessons. We're working on using breathing strategies during challenging moments and exploring how movement can help us regulate our emotions. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a calmer, more positive space where students can stretch, breathe, and grow—both physically and emotionally. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758636505812,"projectUrl":"project/stretch-breathe-and-grow-yoga-for-lif/9706373/","projectTitle":"Stretch, Breathe, and Grow: Yoga for Life Skills Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ybanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9758920_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755008155939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758920"},{"teacherId":9758920,"projectId":9524671,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my life skills students now have the essential supplies they need to practice and maintain good personal hygiene each day. The wipes, diapers, and changing pads have made a tremendous difference in ensuring our classroom is a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for every student. We use these resources daily during our self-care and hygiene routines, helping students learn and participate in personal care with dignity and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, they were excited and curious to explore them. They now understand that these materials are part of their daily routine, and they take pride in being part of the process—whether it's helping organize the changing area, learning to request a diaper change using their communication device, or assisting with cleanup. Each interaction reinforces independence and awareness of personal hygiene.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building on these routines by encouraging more independence and consistency in hygiene habits. We are also working on teaching students to recognize their personal needs and communicate them appropriately.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a more supportive, respectful, and empowering environment for my students. Thank you for helping meet such an important daily need and for ensuring that every student in our classroom feels clean, cared for, and confident!","fullyFundedDate":1758218757636,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-self-care-with-gentle-essenti/9524671/","projectTitle":"Supporting Self-Care with Gentle Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ybanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9758920_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755008155939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758920"},{"teacherId":8830406,"projectId":9097395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation, the students were able to create and design with the items you helps collect with your donation.\r\n\r\nFor some students it was the first time they where able to take a break and work in something outside the box and spend time learning to create something which it helps their confidence and also communication with othe fellows students to be proud of their work. \r\n\r\nThe project help the students to believe that school is not boring that they have new skills that they never knew they have and to try new things.","fullyFundedDate":1746786206098,"projectUrl":"project/practical-skills-through-hands-on-experi/9097395/","projectTitle":"Practical Skills Through Hands-on Experimentation and Comprehensive Science Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8830406_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667776162892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830406"},{"teacherId":8830406,"projectId":8808791,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing a new chicken coop for our chickens and also a opportunity for students to spend time in the chicken coop. \r\n\r\nThe chicken coop area / garden is a stress free environment for our students to spend time to unwind the stress from test, collegue admissions, daily lifes.\r\n\r\nWith the money will put a new coop and also buy seeds to grow in the aquaponics and then plant them outside when they are ready for the texas heat. The idea is to help them grow stronger in ideal conditions before putting in the outside garden","fullyFundedDate":1734712325676,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-chickens/8808791/","projectTitle":"For the Chickens","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8830406_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667776162892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830406"},{"teacherId":419856,"projectId":8986949,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing a living aquatic ecosystem into our classroom. Your support helped us revive a 70-gallon tank that was overtaken by algae and turn it into a real field site indoors. Students now test water quality, track algae control, and record changes in pH, ammonia, and temperature. We've added native plants collected from a nearby creek and a few hardy critters (shrimp, tadpoles, crayfish) so students can observe food webs and the nitrogen cycle instead of only reading about them.\r\n\r\nThe tank quickly became the most visited \"lab bench\" in the room. English learners practice science vocabulary while making observations; reluctant writers add notes to our daily log; and several students volunteered for a care team that handles feeding, partial water changes, and equipment checks. We've built mini-terrariums and jars for comparison studies, and the class has gotten close-up time with amphibians and invertebrates—always with gentle handling and respect for local habitats.\r\n\r\nYour gift turned curiosity into routine, hands-on science. It gave us a calm, engaging focal point for discussion, data collection, and stewardship. From all of us—thank you for making this ecosystem, and these moments of wonder, possible.","fullyFundedDate":1735319589205,"projectUrl":"project/organisms-for-aquatic-ecosystem/8986949/","projectTitle":"Organisms for Aquatic Ecosystem!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Episcopo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp419856_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575906836857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/419856"},{"teacherId":419856,"projectId":9059438,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our sun sail. Before this, the concrete patio by our chicken coop was too hot to use most days. Now it's a real outdoor classroom: shaded picnic tables where we read, run quick science labs, eat lunch calmly, and care for the chickens without rushing inside. Students helped plan and install the sail, learned to measure, tension lines, and check hardware, and they take pride in maintaining it. The shade has lowered stress, improved focus, and made daily routines smoother—especially for students with sensory sensitivities. Your gift didn't just buy fabric and posts; it gave our kids a comfortable place to learn, talk, and work together. We use it every day. Thank you for believing that small, practical changes matter.","fullyFundedDate":1740956300126,"projectUrl":"project/sun-sail-for-outdoor-classroom/9059438/","projectTitle":"Sun Sail For Outdoor Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Episcopo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp419856_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575906836857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/419856"},{"teacherId":9758920,"projectId":9571075,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support for our project \"Printing Made Easy for My Students with Special Needs,\" my students now have reliable access to printed learning materials that are adapted to their individual needs and abilities. Having a classroom printer available has made it possible to quickly produce visual supports, communication boards, PECS cards, modified worksheets, and individualized schedules—resources that are essential for students with disabilities to understand lessons, express themselves, and follow routines more independently.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students are now more engaged and confident during learning activities. They can use their printed visuals to participate in class discussions, complete hands-on tasks, and build literacy and functional life skills at their own pace. This simple yet powerful tool has truly transformed how we teach and learn in our special education classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a more inclusive, organized, and motivating learning environment for my amazing students!","fullyFundedDate":1757548022298,"projectUrl":"project/printing-made-easy-for-my-students-with/9571075/","projectTitle":"Printing Made Easy for My Students with Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ybanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9758920_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755008155939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758920"},{"teacherId":8956387,"projectId":9140669,"letterContent":"On behalf of Eastside ECHS, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contributions toward our 2025 Prom. Your donations directly funded the many small yet impactful decorations that transformed our venue. These details went a long way in creating an atmosphere that felt both special and unforgettable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to stretch our budget further and include additional elements that elevated the entire event. From the moment students walked in, every detail reflected the care and community behind this night.\r\n\r\nWe are thrilled to share that this year's prom had the highest turnout in our school's new campus history, as well as high student satisfaction rates. None of this would have been possible without your generosity and belief in making this milestone event truly memorable for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1743628717960,"projectUrl":"project/a-night-to-remember-affordable-prom-dec/9140669/","projectTitle":"A Night to Remember: Affordable Prom Decor for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8956387_orig.jpg?crop=929,929,x27,y297&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675886713327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8956387"},{"teacherId":8830406,"projectId":8835043,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincerest gratitude for your generous contributions to our \"Work out all day\" campaign. Thanks to your incredible support, we've successfully purchased much-needed weights and equipment for the local high school's fitness program.\r\n\r\nYour donations have directly impacted the lives of our students. Having access to proper weight training equipment is vital for their physical development, injury prevention, and overall well-being. This new equipment will not only benefit student-athletes across various sports but also encourage all students to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle.\r\nWe believe that investing in our youth is one of the most important things we can do for our community, and your generosity truly exemplifies this commitment. The enthusiasm we've already seen from the students is heartwarming, and it's all thanks to you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for empowering our high school students and helping them build a stronger future, both physically and mentally.","fullyFundedDate":1734834312361,"projectUrl":"project/workout-all-day/8835043/","projectTitle":"Workout all day","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8830406_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667776162892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830406"},{"teacherId":9758920,"projectId":9111337,"letterContent":"The impact of arts in the classroom for life skills students is both powerful and transformative. Art activities have a calming effect and help students manage anxiety, frustration, and overstimulation. Tasks like cutting, gluing, painting, or sculpting build fine motor skills. Arts also support cognitive flexibility, sequencing, and planning, which are essential for life skills tasks.\r\n\r\nAlso, for students with limited verbal skills or communication challenges, the arts provide non-verbal outlets to express emotions, thoughts, and ideas. Tools like drawing, painting, or sculpting allow students to communicate in ways that feel natural and safe.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when we received the packages. When the students first saw the art materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many eagerly reached for the colorful supplies, exploring paints, aprons, and brushes with wide eyes and joyful expressions. Some clapped, pointed, and smiled, clearly thrilled by the chance to create. Even the more reserved students showed interest, drawn in by the textures and colors, signaling a sense of wonder and anticipation for what was to come.\r\n\r\nArt materials open the door to creativity, self-expression, and meaningful engagement for life skills students. 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