{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vistas High School","outOfStateSupporters":77.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3823916,"projectId":10262502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Business students! Because of you, our students will have the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship in a meaningful, hands-on way. Using the beads and keychains you helped provide, students will design and create products while developing important skills in creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, product development, and marketing. Your generosity helps us take learning beyond the textbook and turn business concepts into real-world experiences.\r\n\r\nEven more importantly, your support will help students discover that business is about more than making a profit—it can also be about making a difference. As students create items that promote kindness, school pride, and connection within our community, they will experience firsthand the importance of social responsibility and giving back. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them see that their creativity, compassion, and ideas can have a positive impact on others. We are truly grateful for your investment in their learning and our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1778059544318,"projectUrl":"project/from-classroom-to-community/10262502/","projectTitle":"From Classroom to Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuerst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3823916_orig.jpg?crop=893,893,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692890932449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fuerst"},{"teacherId":3823916,"projectId":9975732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Business students and our Lunar New Year project! Your donation of beads will give our students the opportunity to learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences as they design, assemble, and brand custom pens and keychains. Through this project, students will practice important business concepts such as product development, cost analysis, marketing, creativity, and quality control. Most importantly, your generosity helps make learning exciting and relevant for students who truly thrive when they can connect classroom lessons to real-world experiences.\r\n\r\nYour donation will also help our students learn that successful businesses can make a positive difference in their communities. In celebration of the Lunar New Year, students will explore themes of renewal, prosperity, generosity, and giving back as they create items that can be shared with members of our school community. This project is about much more than making a product—it is about building confidence, developing practical business skills, celebrating culture, and discovering the joy that comes from creating something for others. 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My students are currently using them as we move into more advanced Geometry concepts and real-world projects that connect math to design and problem-solving. The manipulatives have helped create a classroom where students are more willing to explore, ask questions, and take risks with their thinking. 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By supporting this initiative, you recognized that meaningful learning happens when students see the real-world applications of science and understand how it connects to their own well-being and self-care practices.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, our students have explored the chemistry of exfoliation while crafting hand scrubs, investigated heat retention and insulation properties while designing hot pads, and discovered the principles of viscosity while creating sensory bottles. Students learned about mixtures and solutions, the properties of different oils and their benefits, and how to measure ingredients. Beyond the academic content, this project empowered our students to take ownership of their own wellness—they created products they genuinely use and love, and many have shared their creations with family members. Your support demonstrated to our students that STEM is not abstract or disconnected from their lives; it's a tool for solving problems, creating beauty, and caring for themselves and others. Thank you for investing in an education that nurtures both curious minds and healthy hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1766094799040,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-self-care-and-stem-part-5/9963584/","projectTitle":"Sensory Self-Care and STEM, Part 5","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9246289_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x97,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693947230738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arceli-long"},{"teacherId":9246289,"projectId":9963435,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations, which allowed me to purchase glue, vitamin oil, fragrance oils, wool socks, rice, and arts and crafts supplies like beads and pompoms. 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Your donation has shown our students that STEM is not just about labs and formulas—it's about solving real problems and creating tools that improve our well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1766330953548,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-self-care-and-stem-part-4/9963435/","projectTitle":"Sensory Self-Care and STEM, Part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9246289_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x97,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693947230738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arceli-long"},{"teacherId":9246289,"projectId":9960595,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous contributions towards supplies such as Ziplock bags, small jars, spoons, bottles, and essential oil sets. Your thoughtfulness has provided my students with essential materials to explore sensory self-care and STEM learning in ways that engage both their minds and their senses.\r\n\r\nYour donation has empowered our students to engage with STEM skills while discovering practical self-care strategies. Through hands-on projects like creating slime, sculpting sensory dough, and designing sensory bottles, students have explored chemical reactions, measurement, mixing, and observation—all while building confidence and emotional resilience. The essential oils have provided an additional sensory dimension to the slime and dough, helping students understand aromatherapy and mindfulness. Thank you for recognizing that student success includes both academic growth and emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1767018342005,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-self-care-and-stem-part-3/9960595/","projectTitle":"Sensory Self-Care and STEM, Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9246289_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x97,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693947230738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arceli-long"},{"teacherId":9246289,"projectId":9955197,"letterContent":"I would like to express my gratitude for your generous donation, which went towards obtaining fraction measuring cups, glue, glitter, and balloons. Your support made it possible for our students to engage in hands-on, interactive learning experiences that brought STEM concepts to life in meaningful and memorable ways.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly supported our students as they explored mathematical concepts, scientific principles, and creative problem-solving through engaging projects. Students used fraction measuring cups to learn proportional reasoning while creating rice hot pads, used glitter to design sensory bottles that demonstrated cause-and-effect and fine motor skills, and crafted stress balls with the balloons to explore polymer science. These fun self-care activities transformed abstract STEM concepts into tangible, hands-on learning. Thank you for investing in our students' education and curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1767020044936,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-self-care-and-stem-part-2/9955197/","projectTitle":"Sensory Self-Care and STEM, Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9246289_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x97,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693947230738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arceli-long"},{"teacherId":3823916,"projectId":9983416,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and believing in the power of hands-on learning! Your generosity will help our business students bring creativity and entrepreneurship to life through a meaningful project connected to the Lunar New Year. With the sublimation air fresheners, fragrance oils, and slap bands you helped provide, students will have the opportunity to design and produce unique products while learning essential business concepts such as product development, branding, and quality control. Experiences like this allow students to see how classroom learning connects directly to the real world.\r\n\r\nThis project also gives students the chance to explore the cultural significance of the Lunar New Year. As they design their products, students will learn about traditional symbols, colors, and themes associated with this celebration while discussing how businesses can respectfully recognize and celebrate important cultural events. Through this process, students are gaining a deeper understanding of social responsibility and how thoughtful businesses can positively impact their communities.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helps our students give back. The items they create will be shared as gifts within our school community, helping spread positivity and connection. My students are curious, hardworking, and eager to learn when given opportunities to apply their skills in meaningful ways. Because of you, they are able to experience the joy of creating, learning, and building community at the same time. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make these memorable learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772029399536,"projectUrl":"project/scented-success-helping-students-learn/9983416/","projectTitle":"Scented Success: Helping Students Learn Business and Social Responsibility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuerst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3823916_orig.jpg?crop=893,893,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692890932449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fuerst"},{"teacherId":3823916,"projectId":9983199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Your generosity is helping our business students experience learning in a way that goes far beyond a textbook. With these materials, students will have the opportunity to design and create sublimation magnets, car coasters, license plates, and professional packaging while learning about the meaningful traditions of the Lunar New Year. As they work on these projects, they will explore values such as prosperity, generosity, and new beginnings while also developing important business skills like product design, teamwork, and ethical decision-making.\r\n\r\nThis project encourages students to think about business in a deeper way. Rather than focusing only on profit, they will learn how businesses can honor culture, serve their communities, and operate with purpose. By connecting entrepreneurship with cultural understanding and social responsibility, students will see how thoughtful business practices can positively impact others.\r\n\r\nYour support empowers our creative and resilient students to turn their ideas into real products while learning lessons that will stay with them long after they leave our classroom. Because of you, they will gain hands-on experience that builds confidence, strengthens their skills, and inspires them to give back to their school community. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771861089335,"projectUrl":"project/purpose-beyond-profit/9983199/","projectTitle":"Purpose Beyond Profit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuerst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3823916_orig.jpg?crop=893,893,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692890932449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fuerst"},{"teacherId":3823916,"projectId":9976246,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our business students and for helping create meaningful learning experiences that connect culture, technology, and career readiness. Your kindness allows our classroom to celebrate the Lunar New Year while empowering students to develop skills that prepare them for future academic and professional success. Through this project, students are able to explore important traditions, symbolism, and values such as generosity, perseverance, and community connection while applying what they learn in engaging and collaborative ways.\r\n\r\nWith access to improved classroom technology, students can confidently present their research and business projects, strengthening communication skills, collaboration, and self-confidence. Recognizing students who earn Microsoft Office certifications encourages dedication and celebrates the hard work they invest in mastering real-world technology skills. These experiences help students see the direct connection between effort, achievement, and future opportunities.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helps students understand that learning is both personal and meaningful. By blending cultural awareness with professional development, students gain pride in their accomplishments while learning to honor traditions and share knowledge with others. 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