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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. 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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"},{"teacherId":1798947,"projectId":9844001,"letterContent":"Thank You for Powering Our Bilingual Scientists!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding our project! 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From my entire class, thank you for helping us see our learning in a whole new light!","fullyFundedDate":1761600199758,"projectUrl":"project/reducing-glare-to-brighten-learning-on-o/9854080/","projectTitle":"Reducing Glare to Brighten Learning on Our SmartBoard","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Asmus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1798947_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475767432127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniasmus"},{"teacherId":1798947,"projectId":9828873,"letterContent":"I'm filled with gratitude that our project has been funded! Because of your generosity, my students will have the materials they need to grow as confident, joyful readers and writers.\r\n\r\nFrom sensory supports that help students focus, to vibrant books that spark imagination, every resource will make our classroom more engaging and inclusive. 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The books were a great addition to the class library and the tech was indispensable during covid. I was able to keep more than one screen open to see all of them in their break out rooms and have them participate and work with each other when they were not able to see each other in person. I also really appreciate the bag that I use for carrying the gear back home when needed.","fullyFundedDate":1606778229860,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-during-covid/5306036/","projectTitle":"Helping Students During Covid","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7656931"},{"teacherId":9853398,"projectId":9238380,"letterContent":"When our new organizational materials arrived, my students were so excited to see the colorful bins and neatly labeled binders! 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I can focus more on teaching instead of searching for resources, and my students are taking pride in keeping our space tidy and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom environment where every child can thrive and grow as a reader!","fullyFundedDate":1746785637125,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-big-impact/9238380/","projectTitle":"Small Group, BIG Impact!","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":1798947,"projectId":9546307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom chairs through DonorsChoose! Your gift has provided my students with comfortable and supportive seating that helps them stay focused and engaged throughout the day. 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About this school
Academia Antonia Alonso is
a suburban public school
in Newark, Delaware that is part of Delaware Department of Education.
It serves 415 students
in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1.
Its teachers have had 109 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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90%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Academia Antonia Alonso
$54,151
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109
projects
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45
teachers
funded
165
donors
13
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basic supplies
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art supplies
Academia Antonia Alonso has received support from
90 individuals from Delaware and
75 individuals out-of-state.