{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rainier Beach High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":1064171,"projectId":10078632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my amazing students get the canvases they need to work on their amazing artwork! My students use paint to bring their art projects to life. Students express their love of bringing their artwork to life by adding color. My students like having cool colors and clay to choose from. It is an amazing thing to see what a positive ceramic art experience can do for a young person's outlook on life. It is all about LOVE! Thank you for being a change maker in my student's lives!","fullyFundedDate":1771202351819,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-my-students-get-canvases-to/10078632/","projectTitle":"Please Help My Students Get Canvases To Express Themselves!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1064171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481133362364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-ajefferson"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":9982257,"letterContent":"Wow!!!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us get this project funded. \r\n\r\nWe have this new tool room and didn't have any way to really organize our tools. Students jumped at the chance to outfit the area and with the new brackets and magnets, we have finally got a place to store our finish material and drywall corners.\r\n\r\nThe vices also made a huge difference for the students that needed a 3rd hand to work on special projects. The ones that you got us are able to be relocated throughout the year to be in our tool room or out at the work stations!!!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for taking care of us!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769824161576,"projectUrl":"project/tool-room-organization-and-work-bench-vi/9982257/","projectTitle":"Tool Room Organization and Work Bench Vices","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":9968350,"letterContent":"I remember when I learned how to use a Block Plane, it was my first real experience using one of the most old school hand tools all the world. I learned from a 76 year old Master Carpenter. He showed me how to sharpen it, how to care for it, and most importantly, how to use it. It's what separates carpenters from master carpenters. \r\n\r\nTwo of my most advanced carpenters in class have learned to sharpen and they have been training the other students. One of those students is learning to use the Block Plane to scribe a cabinet into the wall, what joy it is to see them actually taking the time to install correctly!!!\r\n\r\nThank you for this project, having these tools in the shop will train students today and for the next 20 years!!!","fullyFundedDate":1767218538074,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-hand-tools/9968350/","projectTitle":"Finishing Hand Tools","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":9971088,"letterContent":"This project really enhances the program. We has a donation that helped purchase us some chisels and block planes, but to sharpen them, I would have to bring my personal sharpening stones to class and use them. \r\n\r\nThis project does two things! \r\n\r\n1) Trains students on how to sharpen their tools. This is a rare trait in the trades and makes them stronger carpenters.\r\n\r\n2) Makes sure they work with sharp tools that is honestly much safer than using dull blades.\r\n\r\nThank you for this, it's amazing to have the proper stuff to do the job!!!","fullyFundedDate":1767038283853,"projectUrl":"project/finish-carpentry-sharpening-tools/9971088/","projectTitle":"Finish Carpentry Sharpening Tools","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":9943206,"letterContent":"This is one of those projects that means a great deal to the overall health and safety of our students!!! We all know that dust is no good in our lungs. Imagine working around dust nonstop at work and not protecting yourself for the long term. \r\n\r\nThis project is going to protect our students and protect me, so let me personally say that I am grateful for your support. \r\n\r\nBecause of this project, we can have two cutting stations inside the shop when the weather is not looking good outside. Believe me when I say, that is so important. Having multiple cutting stations keeps the kids working!","fullyFundedDate":1765491252257,"projectUrl":"project/dust-collection-for-construction-trades/9943206/","projectTitle":"Dust Collection for Construction Trades Class","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":9930266,"letterContent":"Last year we didn't have any finish tools that the students could use. We barely had a couple sanders that would turn on. With this fundraiser and some tool donations from DeWalt, students now can learn enhanced skills in the finish carpentry section. \r\n\r\nNow that they can learn to use chisels, how a block plane works, or even just having the sandpaper we need to sand material down for finishing... well it's just nice that the kids get the chance to learn!!!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping this program out and creating more opportunities for the students. They really have loved the new tools and instruction.","fullyFundedDate":1764722662954,"projectUrl":"project/finish-carpentry-essentials/9930266/","projectTitle":"Finish Carpentry Essentials","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":9675476,"letterContent":"This might not have been the most exciting of my projects, but it certainly is critical to how I teach. \r\n\r\nTextbooks get outdated, they get beaten up, lost, and are expensive. I train students with videos, demonstrations by myself or industry professionals, and by handouts. These handouts can simplify my trainings down to the core reason we are doing what we do. If students keep their notebooks complete, there is no reason they can't go take a look if they need to remember framing layout, how to order concrete, or how to square a building. \r\n\r\nI use this printer often and having ink on hand really takes some of the burden off. I really can't thank you enough for everything. \r\n\r\nI am uploading some fun photos of what the students have been up to this year as a photo of a printer just wouldn't be exciting at all. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769848540579,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-printer/9675476/","projectTitle":"Ink for Printer","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":9995227,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for getting this one across the finish line!!! The students have been learning siding and installing cabinets! Without these fasteners, we could not do that!\r\n\r\nThe students have to only use hammers when they start framing, but when we get to siding, it's important to train them on pneumatic nail guns and how to use them safely. But more important, it builds their confidence and they love being able to use the professional tools.\r\n\r\nYou can imagine how quickly we run through stuff like this when we are training 50 students!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us get this training to the kids!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769848542165,"projectUrl":"project/construction-fasteners-screws-nails/9995227/","projectTitle":"Construction Fasteners Screws & Nails","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":1064171,"projectId":9943971,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students get the canvases they need to work on their amazing ceramic art work! My students use glaze to bring their art projects to life. Students express their love of bringing their artwork to life by adding color. My students like having cool colors and clay to choose from. It is an amazing thing to see what a positive ceramic art experience can do for a young person's outlook on life. It is all about LOVE! Thank you for being a change maker in my student's lives!","fullyFundedDate":1769848543151,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-my-students-get-canvases-to/9943971/","projectTitle":"Please Help My Students Get Canvases to Create Powerful Artwork!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1064171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481133362364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-ajefferson"},{"teacherId":1064171,"projectId":9936872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students get the music they need to work on their amazing ceramic art work! My students use glaze to bring their art projects to life. Students express their love of bringing their artwork to life by adding color. My students like having cool colors and clay to choose from. It is an amazing thing to see what a positive ceramic art experience can do for a young person's outlook on life. It is all about LOVE! Thank you for being a change maker in my student's lives!","fullyFundedDate":1769848543251,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-give-my-art-students-the-gif/9936872/","projectTitle":"Please Help Give My Art Students the Gift Of Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1064171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481133362364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-ajefferson"},{"teacherId":1064171,"projectId":9901592,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students get the paint they need to work on their amazing ceramic art work! My students use glaze to bring their art projects to life. Students express their love of bringing their artwork to life by adding color. My students like having cool colors and clay to choose from. It is an amazing thing to see what a positive ceramic art experience can do for a young person's outlook on life. It is all about LOVE! Thank you for being a change maker in my student's lives!","fullyFundedDate":1769848543343,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-my-students-get-paint-to-fin/9901592/","projectTitle":"Please Help My Students Get Paint to Finish Their Artwork!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1064171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481133362364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-ajefferson"}],"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","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.3,"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"}