{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Burbank High School","outOfStateSupporters":21.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10230843,"projectId":9947135,"letterContent":"When my classroom materials arrived, I could not wait to share them with my students — and their reaction made every bit of the wait worth it. The colorful clipboards were an instant hit. We do a lot of gallery walks in our classroom, and previously, students struggled to write comfortably without a hard surface. The moment I told them we finally had clipboards, their faces lit up with excitement. It did not take long before students from other classrooms were stopping by to ask if they could borrow them too, so your generosity ended up reaching far beyond just my own students!\r\n\r\nThe LED lights and candle warmer also made a bigger difference than I ever expected. Together, they completely transformed the feel of our classroom, making it a warmer, more welcoming space where students actually want to be. Small details like that matter more than people realize, and when students feel comfortable in their environment, they show up ready to learn. The monitor has been especially valuable for students who work at the small group table near my desk. It allows me to pull up slides and review material one-on-one without interrupting the lesson happening on the smartboard for the rest of the class, which has been a game-changer for tutoring and small group intervention. And the squishy toys? Those became the most coveted classroom prize for great participation and excellent work!\r\n\r\nAs the school year wraps up, I plan to continue using these materials right up until the last day and then carry them into next year for a brand-new group of students. The items that stand the test of time, like the clipboards, whiteboards, monitor, and LED lights, will be waiting and ready to welcome my future students in August. Thank you so much for investing in my classroom. Your kindness has created a ripple effect that will continue to impact students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1765151353434,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-spark-success/9947135/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Spark Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10230843_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756662120518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10230843"},{"teacherId":3116345,"projectId":10169054,"letterContent":"Your support has already made a visible impact in our classroom. We recently held a reveal party for our upcoming camping trip, where we set up a full equipment display so students could see and interact with the new materials. Instead of just talking about responsibilities, students were able to physically handle the gear, ask questions, and begin thinking through how everything would be used. That moment shifted the experience from abstract planning to something real. They immediately started organizing, assigning roles, and figuring out how to make everything work together.\r\n\r\nThe reaction was exactly what you would hope for. Students were excited, but more importantly, they were engaged. They were not just impressed by the new equipment. They were curious about how to use it correctly and responsibly. Several students took initiative right away, stepping into leadership roles by helping others understand how to set up, store, and manage the materials. It created a sense of ownership that is difficult to replicate without having the actual tools in front of them.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will be used in structured practice sessions leading up to the trip, where students will rotate through roles such as campsite setup, gear management, and outdoor cooking preparation. The goal is for students to take increasing responsibility so that by the time we are on the trip, they are not just participants. They are actively contributing to the success of the experience. Your support has allowed us to move from planning to doing, and that has made all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1775090687455,"projectUrl":"project/the-final-mile-equipping-students-for-r/10169054/","projectTitle":"The Final Mile: Equipping Students for Real Outdoor Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. J. 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Your kindness and support has made a real difference in ensuring every student has access to the supplies and tools necessary to learn and acquire new knowledge.\r\nThese materials have also made our class lessons more engaging and exciting for students to learn and participate in daily lessons and activitities.\r\nYour continued support for our public schools is very much appreciated and your kindness has made a real and immediate impact!","fullyFundedDate":1770158330479,"projectUrl":"project/restock-and-replenish-the-basics/10064132/","projectTitle":"Restock and Replenish the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Villarreal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9340675_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705179799420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tony-villarreal"},{"teacherId":9340675,"projectId":10075629,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a real difference in my classroom experience for my amazing students! These supplies have been in use since the day the Amazon delivery driver brought them to our school and my students were so excited to begin unboxing and taking inventory of the materials.\r\nYour continued support for public schools and our learners has made a real impact on day-to-day instruction; students are more focused on their preparations for our upcoming Decathlon competition, using all the varied supplies as they see fit, to help them study and prepare.","fullyFundedDate":1770082267341,"projectUrl":"project/academic-decathlon-gets-us-college-ready/10075629/","projectTitle":"Academic Decathlon Gets Us College Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Villarreal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9340675_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705179799420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tony-villarreal"},{"teacherId":9340675,"projectId":10053645,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a real impact on my student's learning experience. These supplies and incentives are helping drive engagement and delivering student success! When the materials and items arrived, my students were excited to begin unboxing and taking inventory of all the new supplies. They have been taking good care of these supplies, making sure everyone is able to use them, while also keeping track of the new materials. Thank you for making a real difference in my classroom and our student's engagement!","fullyFundedDate":1769890262381,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-success/10053645/","projectTitle":"New Year Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Villarreal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9340675_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705179799420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tony-villarreal"},{"teacherId":4556694,"projectId":9321263,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating felt and fluff for our end of the year sewing projects. Each year my students surprise me with new ideas and inventive ways of sewing a pillow!\r\n\r\nThis year I had several students experiment with applique. There also was a trend of making plushies by creating small pillows and sewing those pieces together to make a bigger artwork. (The fish was a great example of this!)\r\n\r\nThe large pieces of felt allow them to think creatively and think outside the box (sometimes literally!) I wouldn't be able to end the year with such an engaging project without your support. Thank you so much for continuing to support the arts at Burbank High School!","fullyFundedDate":1746782999316,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-sew/9321263/","projectTitle":"Learning to Sew!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4556694_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535919836844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/krista-powell"},{"teacherId":570720,"projectId":9972060,"letterContent":"So in Texas, theatre programs have a One-Act Play contest. Basically, we travel to a school to perform our play and compete against other schools. For so many years now, I have used a program called QLab to run our sound cues from a backstage board and speakers. I had been using my own personal Mac, since the program is Apple-specific, and our school doesn't have a Mac I can borrow for this. Then, at a professional development session over the summer, I saw another teacher using an iPad to run a similar program, so I created a project to fund an iPad for our school. The iPad was funded, but I then realized that the iPad was newer than the sound equipment we have, and the iPad needed an adapter to connect to the sound board (the newer iPads don't have headphone jacks). Also, I thought it might be wise to have a protective case to carry the iPad from school to school.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, that project was also funded. Your donations have made the iPad functional for us at our competition. In fact, this year I had a new student working sound for us. She loved using the iPad, and she had her work cut out for her since we had over 60 sound cues in our show. Not only was she able to use the iPad successfully at our contest, but she also won a tech award for her work. She is extremely excited about being our sound tech for our next show, and I am so thankful I was able to teach my students how to use new technology. Without you, this would not have been possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768591168829,"projectUrl":"project/safe-and-sound/9972060/","projectTitle":"Safe and Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wisniewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/570720"},{"teacherId":3116345,"projectId":10132931,"letterContent":"These materials have been integrated into our classroom in a way that supports both daily instruction and more structured activities. The mobile whiteboard has become a consistent tool during group work. Students use it to outline responses, organize evidence, and prepare for short presentations. In a recent lesson, students worked in groups to break down a question and map out their reasoning on the board before sharing with the class. The ability to move the board and reuse it throughout the period has made transitions between tasks more efficient and keeps students actively involved.\r\n\r\nStudents responded to the materials in a straightforward but meaningful way. Having access to pencils, markers, and other supplies without interruption has reduced downtime and allowed students to begin work immediately. The headphones have also been useful during independent and digital work, helping students stay focused and complete tasks without distractions. These are practical improvements, but they have made a noticeable difference in how smoothly the classroom operates.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to support upcoming lessons that require students to develop and present their thinking more clearly. Students will be working on assignments that involve organizing ideas, supporting claims with evidence, and sharing their responses with peers. The whiteboard will be used for group planning and presentation, while the supplies ensure that all students can participate consistently. Overall, these materials have helped establish a more organized and functional classroom environment that supports sustained student engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1773842040297,"projectUrl":"project/next-year-starts-now-classroom-tools-fo/10132931/","projectTitle":"Next Year Starts Now: Classroom Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. J. Carlos De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3116345_orig.jpg?crop=1640,1640,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701465626895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bhsadventure"},{"teacherId":3116345,"projectId":10010105,"letterContent":"When the camp kitchen supplies arrived, my students were already somewhat familiar with many of the tools, so the focus wasn't on introducing something new—it was on how effectively they could use them. I gave them a straightforward task: set up a functional cooking system that would actually work in an outdoor setting. From there, they had to think through roles, spacing, timing, and safety. What stood out was how quickly they realized that knowing what a tool is and knowing how to use it well in a group setting are two very different things. During the first cook, there were inefficiencies—too many people in one space, missed steps, uneven pacing—but they adjusted as they went, which is where the real learning happened.\r\n\r\nIn our follow-up discussion, students were able to clearly identify what worked and what didn't. Several pointed out that planning ahead would have saved time, while others recognized that communication broke down at key moments. One group admitted they assumed things would \"just come together\" and saw firsthand that they don't without coordination. At the same time, there were examples of students stepping up, taking initiative, and helping reset the group when things stalled. The conversation was practical and honest, which is what I expect from this age group.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students are applying those takeaways as they plan their own cooking setups with more intention. They're thinking through logistics before starting, assigning roles more deliberately, and paying closer attention to workflow. What makes this group effective is their willingness to adjust and improve without needing constant direction. These resources have made it possible to move beyond theory and into application, where students can see the direct results of their decisions and refine their approach in a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1772660021225,"projectUrl":"project/real-tools-real-skills-building-a-stud/10010105/","projectTitle":"Real Tools, Real Skills: Building a Student Camp Kitchen","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. J. Carlos De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3116345_orig.jpg?crop=1640,1640,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701465626895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bhsadventure"},{"teacherId":570720,"projectId":9934199,"letterContent":"My students have thrived with the use of the iPad! The show we are currently working on has over 60 sound cues and working with Go Button on the iPad has helped my students take ownership of the show. \r\n\r\nThere was a slight learning curve for the program, but it is amazing to have my tech students, mostly freshman, step up and take charge of the show and give the seniors redirection when cues are missed.\r\n\r\nMy sound board operator has taken great pride in her work, not only finding the cues but putting them into the program. She even received high praise for her work from a theatre professional who came to see a run-through of our show. \r\n\r\nThis iPad, with Go Button, has simplified our sound tech's job and helped us keep up with the other technology other schools are using. I am so thankful we have the tools to put on successful productions.","fullyFundedDate":1764708413867,"projectUrl":"project/the-sound-of-success/9934199/","projectTitle":"The Sound of Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wisniewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/570720"},{"teacherId":9990021,"projectId":9572579,"letterContent":"Impact Report: Social Emotional Learning in Action\r\nMy students and I are integrating the new resources daily to foster a supportive and communicative environment. The 5-minute relationship activities have become an essential part of our routine, serving as perfect \"exit tickets\" to reflect on the day or quick \"warm-ups\" to get everyone focused. Additionally, the conversation cubes have transformed how students interact, providing them with a structured yet fun way to practice their speaking skills and build deeper connections with their peers.\r\n\r\nA standout moment in our classroom recently was the Spanish 2 Invention Convention. Students used the new markers and crayons to design vibrant, professional-looking posters to showcase their original inventions. Watching them collaborate and use their artistic tools to express complex ideas in Spanish was truly rewarding. The resources didn't just provide color; they provided the medium for my students to present their creativity with pride.\r\n\r\nThe reaction from the students when the materials first arrived was one of pure excitement and gratitude. Their eyes lit up as they explored the conversation cubes and the fresh art supplies. Many expressed how \"cool\" it was that people they didn't even know cared enough to support their learning. It immediately boosted the classroom morale, making the students feel seen and valued, which is the heart of Social Emotional Learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve a deeper dive into interpersonal communication. Now that the students are comfortable with the conversation cubes, we are moving toward unscripted Socratic seminars where they will use their improved relationship skills to debate cultural topics in Spanish. Your generous contribution has laid the groundwork for these advanced discussions, and we are excited to see their confidence continue to grow as they master the language.","fullyFundedDate":1764700536854,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-social-emotional-learn/9572579/","projectTitle":"Growing Together: Social-Emotional Learning for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cavazos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9990021_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747612335320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9990021"},{"teacherId":8108223,"projectId":9952007,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Your contribution made it possible for our students to step outside their comfort zones and engage in conversations with peers they had never spoken to before. What began as a simple activity became a transformative experience that many of our students will carry with them for years to come. Your belief in this project gave our students the opportunity to discover something powerful about themselves and others.\r\nThe impact of your support has been remarkable. So many of our students approached this project with visible nervousness, convinced that talking to someone new would be awkward or uncomfortable. What they discovered instead was that their classmates were just as eager to connect as they were. Students who normally sat in the same groups every day found common interests with peers they had walked past for months, in some cases years. The initial anxiety melted away as conversations flowed naturally, and students realized that reaching out to someone new isn't nearly as intimidating as they had imagined. This simple lesson in courage has already begun to reshape the social landscape of our classroom.\r\nBeyond easing their fears about new interactions, this project has genuinely helped students form new friendships. These connections have created a warmer, more inclusive classroom environment where students feel more comfortable being themselves. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768406614878,"projectUrl":"project/first-words-lasting-frame/9952007/","projectTitle":"First Words, Lasting Frame","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8108223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765298886699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aleman-science"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_14818","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1314,"numTeachers":79,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":98,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.5,"schoolId":14818,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Burbank High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Burbank High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/san-antonio-independent-school-district/burbank-high-school/14818"}