{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Academia Antonia Alonso","outOfStateSupporters":45.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10329638,"projectId":9857924,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, these new reading resources are making a powerful difference for my 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade special education students who are working on foundational reading skills and sight words. We use the materials daily in small groups and individualized lessons, where students practice recognizing sight words, building fluency, and gaining confidence as readers. One meaningful moment was watching a student independently read a full set of sight words they had previously struggled with—something that felt truly achievable because of these hands-on, engaging resources.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled. They immediately wanted to explore them, asking if we could start using them right away. For students who often feel anxious about reading, their excitement and willingness to try something new was especially powerful. The materials felt approachable and fun, which helped lower frustration and increase motivation.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you were able to step inside our classroom and see the impact of your generosity firsthand. Right now, students are continuing to build their foundational reading skills by using these resources to strengthen word recognition and reading stamina. Our next steps include applying these skills to short passages, guided reading activities, and independent practice so students can transfer what they're learning into real reading success. Because of you, my students are gaining confidence, celebrating progress, and beginning to see themselves as capable readers.","fullyFundedDate":1761589318515,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-through-engag/9857924/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers Through Engaging and Structured Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schuster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10329638_orig.jpg?crop=1414,1414,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761571644657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329638"},{"teacherId":9853398,"projectId":9863507,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement and engagement. We've been using the new resources daily during literacy centers and small-group instruction. Because of your support, our next steps are even more exciting. We're now using these resources to deepen our current lessons by applying skills in new ways—working collaboratively, practicing independently, and building confidence through repeated success. Your donation didn't just provide materials; it opened the door for more meaningful learning moments, stronger student engagement, and a classroom environment where students feel supported and motivated every day. Thank you for giving my students this opportunity to grow and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1761790211440,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-create-confident-readers-and-wr/9863507/","projectTitle":"Tools to Create Confident Readers and Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9853398_orig.jpg?crop=1160,1160,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744054905876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9853398"},{"teacherId":10329624,"projectId":9857892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in the future of our children. Many of the students come from low-income homes and are in need of essential materials to make learning at school attainable and achievable. With every donation, we are one step closer to the investment of our future generation.\r\n\r\nStudents who did not have composition books are now able to complete the assignment in the same manner as the rest of their class. When anxious, students can now use sensory toys to calm their bodies and stay on task. When completing online work, the students that do not have headphones are able to access them for activities such as testing. \r\n\r\nThe organizational materials have been helpful as well. Having file dividers to separate student work has allow for easier access to work. Baskets for student materials have allowed for places to hold small materials that the students may need such as the headphones, crayons, markers and more. The organizer cart gives the students easier access to the small group material that enrich their learning. Which every support, a student is pushed more towards success.","fullyFundedDate":1761642038895,"projectUrl":"project/class-building/9857892/","projectTitle":"Class Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clement","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329624"},{"teacherId":9346979,"projectId":9826751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide stimulating and educational games for my reading students. They have been absolutely adoring splash at all ages and the snap and go kits have been great for my littles who are still struggling with spelling.\r\n\r\nThese resources have all been an amazing help in teaching my students the joys of reading. They look forward to the days where we get our lessons done with enough time to practice our quick reading skills. \r\n\r\nWords cannot express how truly grateful I am for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1760492193967,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-tools-for-struggling-readers/9826751/","projectTitle":"Literacy Tools for Struggling Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346979_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759956012285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346979"},{"teacherId":5378799,"projectId":9830735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project, *Where Literacy Meets Math and Science*. Because of you, we received all the materials we requested, and they are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe alphabet tubs have been especially helpful during small-group instruction, allowing students to focus on beginning sounds in an engaging and hands-on way. Our students are also actively using the writing center materials to create artwork, write pieces, and work in their journals, which has strengthened both their creativity and literacy skills.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the magnifying glasses have turned learning into an exciting exploration as students search for and identify the high-frequency words they are learning. The spinning wheel has become a favorite tool for practicing reading these words in a fun and interactive way. During math centers, students are using the bowls and tweezers to sort, count, and add, helping them build foundational math skills through play and fine-motor development.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly excited to use the rest of the supplies as well, especially when the weather gets warmer. We look forward to taking learning outdoors and using the cushion pillows to create a comfortable and engaging space for outdoor lessons.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enriched our students' learning experiences and has helped create a classroom where Literacy, Math, and Science come together in meaningful ways. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1760721497196,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-where-literacy-meets-math/9830735/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn: Where Literacy Meets Math and Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos-Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5378799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525949311274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-santosfigueroa"},{"teacherId":10314515,"projectId":9834802,"letterContent":"It has been wonderful to see the immediate impact of the literacy materials that your donations have enabled me to buy. With the funds, I purchased all of the materials needed to set up a listening area in the classroom, including a durable, easy to use CD player, headphones and a splitter to allow multiple students to listen to the story at once, and a sturdy wire shelf custom built to hold the player and headphones. I also bought about 15 book/CD packs so that I can offer a fresh selection every few weeks. With the remaining funds, I purchased an organizing shelf for the classroom's writing area. \r\n\r\nThe Listening Center is now one of the most popular options. Students are coming to hear some of their favorite books read and re-read to them set to music and with user-friendly \"turn the page\" signals to help them track their place in the book. They are developing a love for lsitening to literature and sharing stories with others that will be very important in helping them become literate adults. \r\n\r\nIn our Writing Center, students have one of their only chances in an otherwise heavily scripted and directed school day to draw/write about topics of their own choosing. As such, it is another quite popular center. Thanks to the new organizer, I can offer them a much greater selection of writing media (markers, colored pencils, multi-cultural crayons) as well as more options for places on which to practice writing that include both paper and LCD writing tablets. This helps me to rescue writing from being a boring task that was foisted upon them and nurtures a more authentic, student-centered engagement with the act of writing. \r\n\r\nThanks to these improvements, our classroom is measurably more vibrant and alive with the sights and sounds of a blossoming love of literacy during the hands-on learning centers portion of our school days. Once again, I give my deepest thanks to you for helping make this so.","fullyFundedDate":1760796973657,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-experiences-for-dual-l/9834802/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Literacy Experiences for Dual Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hendrix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314515"},{"teacherId":10311142,"projectId":9826008,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students were so excited to see the boxes delivered one after the other. Once the bookshelves were built, they rushed to fill them up with our new books. The looks on their faces as they opened the boxes and saw their favorite stories like \"Pete the Cat\" were truly priceless. They instantly began to vote on which book we should read first. As the days went our classroom finally had its very own \"library.\" Students couldn't wait to finish lessons so that they could be the first to sit on the bean bag, or be the to grab a reading puppet, or to grab their favorite title. They really love it. \r\nNot only did we receive books, and items that contributed to our classroom library but also other exciting items. Thank, again, to your generosity I was able to give out prizes for students reaching their reading goals. We had stickers and pencils that they could choose from. They especially loved the mini plushies that I let them pick from when they really went above and beyond. The games and playdough were also another way my students have been able to enjoy our classroom and patiently wait for their turn in our library. \r\nThank you again and again!","fullyFundedDate":1760485994501,"projectUrl":"project/reading-will-take-you-everywhere/9826008/","projectTitle":"Reading Will Take You Everywhere!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311142"},{"teacherId":10334073,"projectId":9861358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to support our classroom!! \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to receive the graphic novels! They are constantly being read by someone! We even have a sign-up sheet for a couple of the books because so many students wanted to read them at once!! \r\n\r\nThe wobble stool helps keep a few of my more wiggly students a little more focused during class, allowing them to improve their understanding! \r\n\r\nThe phonics boards are so helpful! My old system didn't have the letters attached and they kept getting lost or mixed up. This new system helps keep everything in its place and is so effective!\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1761615129071,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-ms-stambaughs-students-bec/9861358/","projectTitle":"Please Help Ms. Stambaugh's Students Become Better Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stambaugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334073"},{"teacherId":6513216,"projectId":9833274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting and funding my classroom project. Your generosity is already creating meaningful change for my third graders.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are English language learners, and having more engaging chapter books and hands-on materials gives them the confidence to try, read more often, and discover books they truly enjoy. These tools support vocabulary growth, comprehension, and positive reading experiences that build lifelong readers.\r\nYour kindness shows my students that people believe in them and want to see them succeed. We are deeply grateful for your support, encouragement, and investment in their future.\r\nThank you for making a difference — every day, in every reading moment.","fullyFundedDate":1760758115692,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-literacy/9833274/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6513216_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760545396353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6513216"},{"teacherId":10314486,"projectId":9834740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students now have engaging resources that we use every single day during reading and spelling instruction. The SPLAT game and memory game have quickly become student favorites. They bring so much excitement to our lessons and help students practice phonics and vocabulary skills in a fun, interactive way. When the students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled and couldn't wait to try everything out.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards, markers, and erasers have been especially helpful during spelling practice. Students use them to write, erase, and correct their words in real time, which builds confidence and encourages risk-taking without fear of making mistakes. The fidgets are used as motivation and help students stay focused and engaged, especially during independent and small-group work.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, learning feels hands-on and joyful in our classroom. Our next steps include continuing to strengthen spelling patterns and word recognition skills while incorporating these games into small-group instruction. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on my students, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760913911869,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-fun-building-strong-readers-thr/9834740/","projectTitle":"Phonics Fun: Building Strong Readers Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314486"},{"teacherId":7655483,"projectId":9830699,"letterContent":"Our students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom. The very first day, I introduced them during small-group time, and their faces absolutely lit up. One student said, \"Teacher, this feels like a real learning lab!\" We've already used the materials during reading centers, partner work, and independent practice, and the students are more focused and confident because everything is organized, accessible, and engaging.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a group of emerging readers work together and proudly say, \"We did it!\" The resources helped them slow down, practice, and support one another. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, they now have tools that make learning feel possible — and even fun.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students are moving forward with stronger skills and a sense of pride. Our next steps will be to continue using these materials to support ongoing projects, including reading comprehension, writing responses, and collaborative activities. Your support truly made a difference — not just in our classroom supplies, but in the way our students see themselves as learners. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1760809416702,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-reading-come-alive/9830699/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Reading Come Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7655483_orig.jpg?crop=424,424,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659717825587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7655483"},{"teacherId":5552664,"projectId":9873007,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that have energized both teaching and learning. We've already begun using the new resources daily—one of the highlights so far has been a hands-on project where students worked in small groups to explore the materials through guided activities. During a recent lesson, for example, students used the new tools to investigate real-world problems, collaborate on solutions, and share their findings with the class. Their engagement skyrocketed; even my quieter students leaned in, asked questions, and took pride in demonstrating what they had learned.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions when the materials first arrived were priceless. Students gasped, clapped, and crowded around the table to get a closer look. Several asked, \"Is this really for us?\" Seeing their excitement reminded me how powerful it is when students feel valued and supported. The resources didn't just enhance our lessons—they communicated to my students that people outside our classroom believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these materials will continue to play a central role in our current unit. Students are beginning a longer-term project where they'll apply what they've learned in creative and meaningful ways. We'll be using the new resources to support research, experimentation, and presentation skills. I am incredibly grateful for your support—you've opened new opportunities for my students, and they are already rising to the challenge with enthusiasm and confidence.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation","fullyFundedDate":1762273157052,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-organized-space/9873007/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Organized Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bedolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5552664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723494284761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5552664"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_106944","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":415,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":85,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.5,"schoolId":106944,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Academia Antonia Alonso on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Academia Antonia Alonso","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/delaware-department-of-education/academia-antonio-alonso-charter-school/106944"}