{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sam Rayburn High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8150841,"projectId":9444373,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support in helping me secure class sets of \"The Hunger Games\" for my freshmen students. Your contribution has made a profound impact on our classroom, transforming the way my students engage with literature. With access to a modern, relevant text, my students have shown a greater interest in our class. Suzanne Collins's novel has sparked lively discussions, thoughtful analysis, and excitement.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students have been able to dive deeper into critical thinking as they explore themes of power and identity. They've examined character motivations, debated ethical dilemmas, and further developed essential literacy skills. Your support has empowered my students to think critically and read passionately. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1752067855693,"projectUrl":"project/a-hunger-for-modern-texts/9444373/","projectTitle":"A Hunger For Modern Texts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Peña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150841_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751513622144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150841"},{"teacherId":6919757,"projectId":9159304,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my Library Programming with Mobile Whiteboards project. Having these mobile whiteboards allows me to offer my students passive programming throughout the day. \r\n\r\nThe small one has been used to announce events and also to allow students to play What Would You Rather. This was popular during library orientation the last few weeks. If you look at the picture - it is clear that our students would rather direct a movie than write a book. \r\n\r\nThe larger one now has a Fall Word Search on one side and a Sudoku board on the other. The Sudoku seems to be the most popular so far. They have solved 3 puzzles just this week. \r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746443782282,"projectUrl":"project/library-programming-with-mobile-whiteboa/9159304/","projectTitle":"Library Programming with Mobile Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6919757_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572281214431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/texan-library"},{"teacherId":749978,"projectId":9581895,"letterContent":"My students immediately celebrated the arrival of our many boxes of supplies. \r\n\r\nEach folder received a folder unique to them that stays in the room. Very few students had a folder for my class. Students were also given an opportunity to use the pens we were sent. \r\n\r\nThe snacks sent have been enjoyed. In the morning, I have students that often mention skipping breakfast. The snack box offers something to tide them over until lunch. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to use the materials as the year continues. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755873496968,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-soar/9581895/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Soar","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alanis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp749978_orig.png?crop=299,299,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755027660135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/749978"},{"teacherId":6919757,"projectId":9468341,"letterContent":"Thank You for your generosity. Your donations have helped me fill the Library School Supply drawers for my students. Many of my students come from low income households and struggle to purchase school supplies. Having these supplies available to my students to use or keep is essential to their success in school. \r\n\r\nThere have already been multiple students come into the library this year (1 week in) to pick up a pencil, pen or folder to use in their classes. You have made it possible for them to do this. \r\n\r\nThank You!","fullyFundedDate":1753900869213,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9468341/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6919757_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572281214431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/texan-library"},{"teacherId":6017416,"projectId":7383785,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help! My students have enjoyed their new reading corner. The impact of reading more is immeasurable. Most of my students do not read for pleasure and having a space to do it, and books that they find interesting,is something they have not had before. \r\n\r\nI don't allow cell phone use in my room, and at first, they were forced to read. However, now they want to finish their work so they can continue reading their book. Many students' English reading levels have improved and that is what my goal was with this project.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation helped my student improve, and I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1685137184194,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-esl-students/7383785/","projectTitle":"Helping My ESL Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6017416"},{"teacherId":6919757,"projectId":9239530,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Lets Build Personal Libraries project. My book club students will receive these books throughout the year next year. \r\n\r\nThey will use these books to prepare for the annual district Name That Book Competition. I will introduce a few of these books each month at our meetings, the students will then be able to choose which they want to read that month and will be able to keep the book they choose. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me provide these titles to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1744200632533,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-personal-libraries/9239530/","projectTitle":"Let's Build Personal Libraries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6919757_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572281214431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/texan-library"},{"teacherId":6919757,"projectId":9066060,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping us fil our Library Treasure Chest that our students will love. In my library, I try to do something fun for the students each month with the hope that if I can get them in the library they will check out a book when they are here. Activities include but are not limited to \"How Many Items in the Jar\" contests or Tiny Item Hide-and-Seek (ex. tiny Dalmatians for the 102nd day of school). Each student who participates gets to choose a small prize from the Treasure Chest. These activities are gaining popularity with our students.\r\nThey were very excited to see the new items in the Library Treasure Chest that you helped us purchase. \r\n\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Russell","fullyFundedDate":1738931963004,"projectUrl":"project/library-treasure-chest/9066060/","projectTitle":"Library Treasure Chest","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6919757_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572281214431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/texan-library"},{"teacherId":7537040,"projectId":8401076,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to the \"Healthy Hygiene, Happy Students\" project. Your support has made a significant difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nWhen the items were first introduced, my students were in awe of how generous strangers could be. Initially, they were hesitant to take the resources, but they soon realized that our classroom is a no-judgment zone. As a result, they have grown comfortable coming in to grab what they need, if they have an emergency- even if it's not during class time. I'm pleased to see that they don't abuse this privilege, and I am glad we could provide these essential items for them.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have fostered relationships among students, allowing them one less thing to worry about in a world that often feels overwhelming. With access to these resources, they can focus on being kids in class and take it day by day, which is invaluable for their emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our students and investing in their well-being. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1718455129840,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-hygiene-happy-students/8401076/","projectTitle":"Healthy Hygiene, Happy Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7537040_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714787873392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7537040"},{"teacherId":6919757,"projectId":9044938,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in funding our Game & Craft Area Refresh project. My students really do appreciate your support. They were excited to see all the new games and craft supplies that we received. \r\n\r\nMany of our high school students come to the library not only to pick out books to read, but also to de-stress. These supplies have helped them in this endeavor while also sparking their creativity and cooperation.\r\n\r\nThe most popular of the new games is the Large Uno cards, but I have seen them playing all of the new games during their lunch and off periods. \r\n\r\nThe new craft supplies have sparked a number of projects. We even had a few girls create confetti filled greeting cards using our new paper punch set. \r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1737029939952,"projectUrl":"project/game-craft-area-refresh/9044938/","projectTitle":"Game & Craft Area Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6919757_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572281214431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/texan-library"},{"teacherId":7825124,"projectId":8396159,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project, \"Putting the SA in STEAM.\" Because of your support, I was able to purchase composition notebooks, tape, tape dispensers, and colored pencils for my students. This has allowed them to create interactive notebooks in class, enhancing their learning experience. It was truly heartwarming to see their excitement and amazement at the generosity of others. Your contribution has made a significant difference in their education, and I am incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1715486351602,"projectUrl":"project/putting-the-sa-in-steam/8396159/","projectTitle":"Putting the \"SA\" in STEAM!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crawford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825124"},{"teacherId":7825124,"projectId":8395875,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project, \"Water, Water, Everywhere.\" Your support allowed us to purchase mini watershed models, which the students were thrilled to paint and use in their learning. They were so excited to see how nonpoint source pollution affects ecosystems firsthand. Witnessing their enthusiasm and engagement has been incredibly rewarding. Your contribution has made a real difference in their understanding of environmental science, and I truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1717737829141,"projectUrl":"project/water-water-everywhere/8395875/","projectTitle":"Water Water Everywhere!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crawford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7825124"},{"teacherId":9436688,"projectId":8559334,"letterContent":"This year, I've had more students staying after school and in an overall better mood because they are not going through the day hungry. You have also helped me provide necessary incentives to students who go above and beyond so they can be recognized. \r\n\r\nYour snacks brought in more students to BSA and tutorials. It helped our growing kids fight that midday hunger slump. And most importantly, you made my classroom a place of solace and safety for my students. \r\n\r\nAs teachers, our best way of reaching kids is by building relationships. You guys helped ensure that my students felt supported by me. I really do appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1723170162090,"projectUrl":"project/a-home-away-from-home/8559334/","projectTitle":"A Home Away From Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9436688_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705940920250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9436688"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_12443","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2692,"numTeachers":210,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":72.0,"schoolId":12443,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sam Rayburn High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sam Rayburn High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/pasadena-independent-school-district/sam-rayburn-high-school/12443"}