{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tivy High School","outOfStateSupporters":15.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3137909,"projectId":10072993,"letterContent":"The classroom supplies that you provided have already been proving themselves useful. Our students are making, creating, and showing their knowledge in a variety of science subjects using the supplies you graciously funded for us. They are able to interact with learning in a more meaningful way because YOU made it possible.\r\n\r\nOur cupboards went from being in a sad state of affairs to bursting with possibility because you believe in the power of public education. Our department will use those supplies to thank you in the best way we know how, by providing our kids with quality educational opportunities.\r\n\r\nResearch shows that students learn better when provided multiple ways of showing what they have learned. By having these supplies available to us, you have allowed our students to have the freedom to show their creative abilities as they show us what they know. Thank you again, for supporting hundreds of science learners. We appreciate you more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1770955504228,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-phenomenal-impacts/10072993/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies- Phenomenal Impacts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3137909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713637535888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahthompson5"},{"teacherId":9596576,"projectId":9758636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation and helping us to build our fine arts department through clear communication. \r\nOur new clear com system allowed us to bring the world of Puffs to life back in September and October. Our stage manager and their team were able to communicate in real time the issues, problems and successes that happened during performances. Because of this project, an emergency like a student falling ill during a show was able to be quickly tackled and the \"show went on\".\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for being a supporter of the arts.","fullyFundedDate":1759634009204,"projectUrl":"project/theatre-clear-com-for-better-communicati/9758636/","projectTitle":"Theatre Clear Com for Better Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sturm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9596576_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721230783653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9596576"},{"teacherId":9596576,"projectId":9437017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the help you provided bring incentives to students to encourage them toward success. Throughout this school year so far students have found the comfort in being able to ask for snacks and food when they are hungry and be rewarded with things like stress toys and stickers. The tiny things can sometimes brighten the darkest days and for my students and our community, we needed brightness a little more. \r\nYour ability to show kindness to my students has given brightness to students who worked hard to ace tests or make stellar projects exploring amazing concepts and texts in both English and fine arts classes. \r\nWithout your help, purchasing these items would have been more difficult as I am only one person. So you help me to form an army of positivity for my students. You are on their side and cheering them on, just like I am. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1759375099595,"projectUrl":"project/texas-teacher-in-need/9437017/","projectTitle":"Texas Teacher in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sturm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9596576_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721230783653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9596576"},{"teacherId":9534455,"projectId":9510779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies. Your kindness and support truly mean a great deal to me and my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is better equipped with the tools we need to learn, create, and grow. These supplies have been used every day and make a positive difference in our learning environment. My students were excited and grateful to see the new materials, and it has already brought extra energy into our classroom. \r\nIn biology, students are able to express their understanding by creating models, posters, participate in organized activities. So far, students have created poster models of cells, food webs, and built evolutionary fossil timelines. They have used the supplies to compare and contrast plant & animal cells and types of cell division, adding their own creative touch to the work they produce. \r\nAs their teacher, I have been able to organize my classroom better and student know exactly were to find the supplies needed. I have pre-prepared stations, lab activities and other items organized in storage containers which can be used and shared among other teachers for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of our class and for investing in our students' success. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1759375101512,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-critical-thinking-in-biol/9510779/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Critical Thinking in Biology!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rachel Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9534455_orig.jpg?crop=329,329,x0,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719327430077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9534455"},{"teacherId":2429223,"projectId":9829703,"letterContent":"This project has made for a very happy classroom from about 11 am - 3:45 pm for 100 hungry teenagers.\r\n\r\nI empty a bag of pretzels into a big bowl, set out a stack of inexpensive coffee filters to act as dishes, and a big jar of peanut butter. A handful of pretzels, maybe some peanut butter and they are in a much better place to learn.\r\n\r\nI've handed out the Tootsie Pops on 2 days where we were doing some very complex and lengthy/boring notes. For the first time, total focus and no talking over me.\r\n\r\nThey were so excited when the boxes of snacks came in, there was a big cheer. It's such a simple and successful snack.\r\n\r\nI teach AP Physics and we have a couple of fun projects coming up: 2 stage balloon rocket to lock down Newton's laws of motion, and a plastic soda straw bridge which is real engineering. Thank you so much for funding this project. Physics rules the school!","fullyFundedDate":1762372086180,"projectUrl":"project/ap-physics-snack-pack/9829703/","projectTitle":"AP Physics Snack Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2429223"},{"teacherId":9024402,"projectId":9440018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies you donated to my Biology classroom. We have the plant stand set up, as well as seeds, soil and pots ready to go as soon as we start our plant unit. We will grow plants and use them to look at roots (and mitosis) under the microscope, look at the organs and vascular systems, and plant responses to stimuli. I have some vegetable seeds so the students can take their plants home in the spring and maybe start a little garden at home\r\nStudents that finish early are loving playing the games that you purchased. Cards are especially popular right now.\r\nYou also purchased some general supplies for our classroom that we use daily.\r\nI love acknowledging good work with the prizes that you purchased. Kids love the fidget and squishy toys.\r\nYour generosity has helped provide a positive, fun learning environment in my classroom and I appreciate it so much.","fullyFundedDate":1759375101749,"projectUrl":"project/plant-growth-experiments-and-supplies-fo/9440018/","projectTitle":"Plant Growth Experiments and Supplies for a Biology Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burchers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024402_orig.jpg?crop=1501,1501,x1442,y382&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683220345683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9024402"},{"teacherId":9024402,"projectId":9440029,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our 3D printer. It is amazing! So far we have used it in Biology to print and look at a protein, Photosystem II, important in the process of photosynthesis. They were able to better understand how proteins fold and interact by looking at the structure closely and in 3 dimensions. We are currently in the process of using it to print interactive DNA model sets for students for an upcoming unit (they will be able to model DNA replication and protein synthesis with the components).\r\nRobotics students at my campus have been amazing at setting it up for me and training me how to use it. They also used it to make components for their UIL robotics challenge.\r\nAll of the students have been interested in seeing what we've printed with it.\r\nThis project was so exciting for us. I can't wait to see what projects result and what other teachers will come up with for their classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1759375102006,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-to-create-models-in-the-biol/9440029/","projectTitle":"3D Printing to Create Models in the Biology Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burchers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024402_orig.jpg?crop=1501,1501,x1442,y382&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683220345683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9024402"},{"teacherId":3137909,"projectId":9826251,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in donating specimens and aquarium supplies. The shark dissection and year-long fish tank ecosystem study are two of the biggest favorites in my Aquatic Science class. These supplies will be used throughout this year and into next. \r\nThe aquarium supplies will allow students to maintain their freshwater aquatic habitat study and take data about conditions and water quality as the year progresses. The pregnant sharks will allow students to observe the reproductive strategies of dogfish sharks and compare them to some of the other, egg-laying organisms we studied this year. \r\nThese supplies allow my class to be incredibly hands-on and truly make an impact with my students. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763593778393,"projectUrl":"project/shark-tales-aquarium-studies/9826251/","projectTitle":"Shark Tales & Aquarium Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3137909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713637535888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahthompson5"},{"teacherId":3137909,"projectId":9885785,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the funding of my project! You helped to provide tons of snacks to my kids who desperately need a little bit of extra help & love. The variety of snacks that I was able to get has been a big hit with the students. I have also been using the more \"high value\" ones as rewards for semester exam review as we wrap up the halfway point in the year. \r\nHaving these snacks available without judgement has allowed students to get the food they need and not worry about if people will think less of them. By stocking my classroom \"pantry\", you have kept food in bellies and minds on school work. I appreciate your kind & generous hearts that made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763494160716,"projectUrl":"project/lookin-like-a-snack/9885785/","projectTitle":"Lookin' Like a Snack!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3137909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713637535888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahthompson5"},{"teacherId":9696911,"projectId":9762799,"letterContent":"I wanted to share that the Tivy Dungeons & Dragons club has made great use of the new table, dice, and snacks. Well, the snacks are *gone* (lol), and the dice have rolled many times since they received them. The new table has helped us tremendiously, as we outgrew our tiny table since we have THIRTY FOUR members this year! I absolutely love this group of students, and and super thankful for everyone's support for this club.\r\nD&D means a lot to me, as both a player and a club sponsor. It helped me find friends almost 22 years ago, and now it is helping bring together younger players. I hope they make long lasting friendships through this club!","fullyFundedDate":1759375099377,"projectUrl":"project/club-essentials/9762799/","projectTitle":"Club Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9696911_orig.jpg?crop=2081,2081,x66,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738173223473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9696911"},{"teacherId":9130184,"projectId":7595904,"letterContent":"I love being an Art teacher. I love my students and our big classroom. It is really important to me to create a loving and peaceful safe space for kids. We live in a chaotic world, and we can't always control the noise. I can however control my classroom environment. \r\n\r\nIt is important to me to that we have a fun learning environment. I reward my students with large amounts of gold stars. If they are listening, being kind, etc. They can start out with 5,000 gold stars at a time. High school kids still love this. They are rewarded with snacks, or board game time with friends. \r\n\r\nKeeping kids busy and engaged bell to bell is important to good classroom management and behavior. It also earns trust.\r\n\r\nWe are always out of pencils, and markers so I included this as well. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart. You made my day and my job much easier.","fullyFundedDate":1696216249037,"projectUrl":"project/early-finisher-stimulation-station/7595904/","projectTitle":"Early Finisher Stimulation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edmonds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130184_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y384&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736475873344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130184"},{"teacherId":3137909,"projectId":9690291,"letterContent":"Having access to Wayground is something that impacts my classroom in a BIG way! It is a robust platform that allows me a multitude of ways to engage my students in the learning that I present. Students appreciate the fact that it allows immediate feedback (are they right or not?) and I love that feature as well! As we play, it is not uncommon to hear \"Oh man! I can't believe I picked THAT wrong answer!\" or \"YESSSS! I KNEW IT!\". \r\nWayground also allows my students to compete with each other for \"Fabulous Prizes\" (items from the \"Tackle-Box of Treasure\"- yes, even high schoolers still love themselves a treasure box). The competition element is always a big winner and encourages even the most reluctant learners to try their best for the chance at a prize.\r\nThank you so much for your belief in my students and myself. Having resources like Wayground is just another way to make sure I'm doing my very best to engage my students in science learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758390774777,"projectUrl":"project/give-us-a-wayground-playground/9690291/","projectTitle":"Give Us a Wayground Playground","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3137909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713637535888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahthompson5"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_10321","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1409,"numTeachers":90,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.7,"schoolId":10321,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tivy High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tivy High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/kerrville-independent-school-district/tivy-high-school/10321"}