{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rainier Beach High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":10249683,"letterContent":"This is one of the most special of projects as it is used to celebrate the students accomplishments for an entire year of hard work. Without this help, I would not have been able to provide this for the students this year. Thank you so very much for making this a reality for the students this year!!! I have the stickers we use to put on them and will get them all prepped for the graduation ceremony we have in the 2nd week of June. \r\n\r\nWhen I graduated the Carpentry program at the Wood Technology Center, they handed me a tape measure as part of our graduation ceremony. I still have that and when I look at it, I feel proud of what I accomplished. I love that our students will have the chance to do the same. \r\n\r\nThank you for caring for our students and helping them get a great start to their careers in the trades!","fullyFundedDate":1777996034979,"projectUrl":"project/tape-measures/10249683/","projectTitle":"Tape Measures","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/seattle-skills-construction-trades"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":10216277,"letterContent":"This is one of those projects that makes a huge difference in so many ways besides just making sure our students have healthy lungs when they work. \r\n\r\nFirst, it allows me the chance to use my small budget on consumables that we have the students use to learn the trades, like lumber, plywood, drywall, etc. \r\n\r\nSecond, our students have to do inventory control on our consumables and I had a student warn me when we were down to our last couple bags. When I was running jobs, it was hard to get my carpenters to let me know, so this skills is huge. \r\n\r\nThird, it saves us the bigger fee of buying filters. If you use these vacs without bags, the filters go bad in as little as a few days, instead of allowing us to use them all year. \r\n\r\nI am just so grateful for your donations to help out the students!\r\n\r\nI am going to add some photos of our class in our OSHA 10 construction certification (we are getting over 60 students this important certification this year!). I will add a few more of our field trip recently to the University of Washington. Also, some of our students getting their CPR training. I thought it would be more fun to see these instead of some shop bags. lol.","fullyFundedDate":1777751205003,"projectUrl":"project/dust-collection-bags/10216277/","projectTitle":"Dust Collection Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/seattle-skills-construction-trades"},{"teacherId":10430983,"projectId":10089059,"letterContent":"My students were so happy to receive their supplies packs! They assembled them themselves. I put their names on each pouch with a label maker. They use them often in their other classes. They get a grade every week for not losing it and I can happily report that none have been lost. One student said \"I've always wanted one but never had one.\" For next year we will create these packs for the entire incoming grade level of 9th graders. This is an exciting initiative for the whole school, now. Looking forward to more students benefiting from these supplies in the near future and being more prepared to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1770743517447,"projectUrl":"project/developing-note-taking-skills-for-colleg/10089059/","projectTitle":"Developing Note-Taking Skills for College Readiness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Humkey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10430983_orig.jpg?crop=170,170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770516410773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10430983"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":10137811,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for providing enough power cords and protectors that the students no longer have to wait to find a free cord. We had a giant 100 foot and a 25 foot and that was it. Now we have plenty to allow all students to never have to worry about waiting, just get what you need and get on task. \r\n\r\nWhen I took over this job, I wanted to create more work stations. I noticed in my first few weeks that students lose interest when they can't keep working. My mission was to change that and we have. We went from 1 miter saw station to three. We had no working table saws and now we have 4! We didn't even have enough hand tools to do a big lesson, we changed that. Through donations on here and with some help of industry partners, we have created opportunity and it means the world to me. \r\n\r\nThank you for being amazing and taking care of the students!!!","fullyFundedDate":1775255623417,"projectUrl":"project/power-cords-surge-protectors/10137811/","projectTitle":"Power Cords & Surge Protectors","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/seattle-skills-construction-trades"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":10179168,"letterContent":"This has already made a giant difference for the students. It was hard to grasp when I took over this program almost two years ago what all we needed... it was a lot. \r\n\r\nIn my building career, when I needed something to make the job safer or easier, I would just go buy it cause it made sense. That is a whole lot different running a school program. I have a fixed budget and I try to only use that on consumables like lumber and plywood. \r\n\r\nThrough DonorsChoose, I can see a need and create a project that the kids will directly benefit from thanks to people like you! I am just so grateful for the support, it means the world to me. \r\n\r\nThank you for caring for the kids and making this program stronger!\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\nJohn McCoy","fullyFundedDate":1776113079966,"projectUrl":"project/table-saw-outfeed-table/10179168/","projectTitle":"Table Saw Outfeed Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/seattle-skills-construction-trades"},{"teacherId":6866826,"projectId":9852283,"letterContent":"You might think that chart paper is a simple thing that many teachers can live without, however it is one of our biggest tools and we use a lot of it! Especially the post-it type that can easily stick to the wall. This allows us to create posters within minutes, reteach in seconds and move students about the room to make space for bigger and better learning. \r\n\r\nThe chart paper is also very flexible in it's use. For example we can cut it up for smaller things or save the posters to use again, because they stick to the wall for safe keeping. \r\n\r\nThank you for providi","fullyFundedDate":1761580716322,"projectUrl":"project/poster-paper-for-anchor-charts/9852283/","projectTitle":"Poster Paper for Anchor Charts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiTommaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6866826_orig.jpg?crop=745,745,x1118,y756&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666325709568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6866826"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":10141548,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our chess club and getting us the equipment needed to start playing in tournaments. \r\n\r\nThese chess sets and clocks should support our team for a long time and we will only need more if we start getting too successful! That would be a great problem for us to have. \r\n\r\nStudents started checking out the chess books you helped us fund a couple weeks ago and they are starting to get into the world of \"improvers\" and nothing makes me happier. \r\n\r\nThe most important thing about chess club is having a safe place to be after school, build friendships, and enjoy the game. But the second thing that happens when you have a great club, some students want to compete!!!\r\n\r\nWith your donation, we have really stepped up to be ready for over the board tournaments. Thank you so much for helping these students out!!!","fullyFundedDate":1774650676415,"projectUrl":"project/tournament-chess-sets-and-clocks-for-tou/10141548/","projectTitle":"Tournament Chess Sets and Clocks for Tournaments!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/seattle-skills-construction-trades"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":10097358,"letterContent":"This project was a lot of fun to do. We had students build a shadow bow for our hallway window. We change it out every few months to show what is happening at the Construction Trades program. We wanted to create a scene of a construction site and this project helped create that. \r\n\r\nThey are not finished with some of the items yet, but we are creating something really fun!!!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, this funded project by you got us new safety signs in two languages that will keep the students minds on safety as they are EVERYWHERE!!!\r\n\r\nIt means so much that we get to provide these fun items for the students. They really created something special and with these items, they got to trick it out a little. They are working on creating mini pallets and I-Beams to have the crane lift. \r\n\r\nThank you for taking care of my class and my students!!!","fullyFundedDate":1772648222993,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-and-safety-signs/10097358/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies and Safety Signs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/seattle-skills-construction-trades"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":10121687,"letterContent":"What a game changer!!!\r\n\r\nThe printer works so good, we have paper and ink to make it through a few years it looks like, and the students can finally print their work out on large scale!!!\r\n\r\nMy students spend time learning how to read blueprints and trying to train them on 8x11 sheets of paper was impossible. You could not read the numbers or even the words. I tried printing on 11x18, but that did little to help. \r\n\r\nThat does not matter anymore! With this funded project, we will be able to train students for years to come, they can now print their own work when they get their college AUTOCAD credit, and training will be so much easier from now on. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for taking care of this program, this amazing donation, and for making Construction Trades matter in today's world of education. We will make you proud and the kids will get great paying jobs in the trades thanks to your support!!!","fullyFundedDate":1772648223341,"projectUrl":"project/blueprint-printer-for-college-autocad-co/10121687/","projectTitle":"Blueprint Printer for College Autocad Course!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/seattle-skills-construction-trades"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":10082358,"letterContent":"I cannot stress how amazing it is to have snacks for my class. My students come from all over the city, if traffic is bad, they might miss lunch. Having something to take a break, grab a few calories, and then have some energy to get back to work really makes a difference. \r\n\r\nWithout this fundraiser, I simply would not be able to have snacks at all. We were able to fund snacks in the 1st semester and then this one in the 2nd. Hoping to keep finding ways to stretch the snack funding out the best and also see what works best. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping out the students and thinking of their needs. I appreciate everything that you do to make this program so amazing.","fullyFundedDate":1770746058898,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/10082358/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/seattle-skills-construction-trades"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":10151095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project!!!\r\n\r\nChess books are important for learning how to play correctly or enhancing your skills. Videos on YouTube are fun to watch, but they do not challenge the muscle, train the brain for critical thinking. Chess Masters have long known that proper training is either playing long format over the board games or study in a book with a physical board in front of you. You have given me the chance to provide books to the club members the ability to do just that. \r\n\r\nJust this week we checked out our first couple books to the students and a couple chess boards. It thrills me to know that they are working on enhancing their skills all thanks to you.\r\n\r\nThis community has really given to my class and my chess club, providing amazing opportunities for them. \r\n\r\nThank you for being so amazing!!!","fullyFundedDate":1773846917380,"projectUrl":"project/chess-textbooks/10151095/","projectTitle":"Chess Textbooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/seattle-skills-construction-trades"},{"teacherId":714376,"projectId":9867421,"letterContent":"These materials have quickly turned into something a lot of classes are using, not just one. Teachers really love having a space they can bring students to, with materials ready to go, where kids can actually make and build things for their projects.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite examples is from our Chinese classes. Students used the materials to make really cool cultural displays, combining language and visuals. They were writing characters, building scenes, and presenting ideas in a way that felt creative and real, not just something from a worksheet. You could tell they were proud of what they made.\r\n\r\nWe've also been using the materials in Theory of Knowledge during our art unit. Students are creating visual pieces that explore big questions about perspective, interpretation, and meaning. Instead of just talking about ideas, they are actually building representations of them, which has led to some really thoughtful discussions.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first showed up, students were genuinely excited. A lot of them just wanted to start messing around with them right away. It shifted the vibe in the room. Kids who don't always jump into traditional assignments were suddenly engaged because they could make something and work with their hands.\r\n\r\nNext, we're hoping to build toward bigger projects where students combine research, writing, and design. The goal is for them to create work they can actually share and be proud of, not just turn in and forget about.\r\n\r\nReally appreciate your support. This has made a real difference in how students are learning and engaging in class.","fullyFundedDate":1769848986033,"projectUrl":"project/maker-space-room-supplies/9867421/","projectTitle":"Maker Space Room Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp714376_orig.jpg?crop=1785,1785,x0,y297&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769901787545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stevenmiller"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36014","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":854,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":27,"percentBlack":40,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.2,"schoolId":36014,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rainier Beach High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rainier Beach High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/district-one-seattle-public-schools/rainier-beach-high-school/36014"}