{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Academic Leadership Community Miguel Contreras Learning Complex","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9897060,"projectId":9696900,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the new resources every day, and it has made a big difference in our classroom. One moment that stood out was when a student came in having a rough morning. Their hair was messy, and they did not want to participate. I quietly offered them some of the supplies, and they used a hairbrush, dry shampoo, and a scrunchie. Within minutes, their mood changed and they were more willing to join the class. We have also had students use the makeup wipes after getting emotional, which helps them clean up and feel ready to learn again. These small moments really show how much these materials help our students feel better.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were very excited and thankful. They were especially happy about the hairbrushes because everyone has had a bad hair day. They liked the deodorant since they sweat after P.E. or sometimes forget to put it on. The chapstick helped with dry lips, and the scrunchies were used right away. The pads were also very appreciated because students said the ones at school are too thick. The snacks and cup of noodles were a favorite since some students do not always eat school lunch. Overall, the students felt cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will keep using these materials to help students build good habits and take care of themselves. We are teaching them to notice when they need something and ask for it. This helps them become more independent and confident. Some of our students struggle with hygiene, so having these supplies allows us to support them in a respectful way. We want all of our students to feel comfortable, confident, and not worry about being judged. When their basic needs are met, they are able to focus better and succeed in class.","fullyFundedDate":1766555856346,"projectUrl":"project/support-special-needs-students-with-self/9696900/","projectTitle":"Support Special Needs Students with Self-Care & Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mancilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9897060"},{"teacherId":7776791,"projectId":5442300,"letterContent":"During the Pandemic, I was able to use the monitor as a double monitor. This hellp facilitate a soother class. I was able to project my lessons and see my students on one screen, while I took roll or prepped on the other monitor. \r\n\r\nAs everyone know, navigating the pandemic was no easy task. We had to learn how to teach in a whole new way we had never done so before. Technology use was a must. The monitor helped me and my students through a very difficult period. \r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for the donation.","fullyFundedDate":1615837521893,"projectUrl":"project/monitor-fundraiser/5442300/","projectTitle":"Monitor Fundraiser","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becerra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7776791_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659071031222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7776791"},{"teacherId":8089377,"projectId":8887834,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for contributing towards this project! My students were excited to receive their new books! We take great pride in having a diverse library for all students to have access to literature. We strongly promote literacy in our school, so with your help, we can continue to bridge gaps and build avid readers. Students are able to connect with these stories and continue to see their experiences reflected in books. The power of reading continues to be a great resources for our students to reflect and connect, while building their literacy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1734712112556,"projectUrl":"project/book-options-for-everyone/8887834/","projectTitle":"Book Options for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8089377_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692565244045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/santiago-g"},{"teacherId":4456627,"projectId":9254340,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Help Reward Students\" project has been a wonderful success! The rewards you helped provide have become a powerful tool in motivating and recognizing our students for their hard work, perseverance, and positive choices. Whether it's for meeting academic goals, showing kindness to classmates, or making consistent effort during interventions, these rewards have given students a tangible reminder that their growth and contributions matter.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came when a student who had struggled all semester earned their first reward. The pride on their face—and the applause from their peers—was unforgettable. That small recognition sparked a new level of commitment in them, and I've seen similar transformations across the group. The rewards aren't just \"prizes\"; they're symbols of progress, effort, and resilience that inspire students to push themselves further.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be integrating these rewards into our ongoing academic challenges, goal-setting activities, and peer-recognition programs. Our students are already brainstorming creative ways to earn and celebrate achievements, which shows how deeply this project has energized our classroom culture. Your kindness has made a lasting difference, and we're excited to see how far our students will go with this extra boost of encouragement.","fullyFundedDate":1746614191013,"projectUrl":"project/help-reward-students/9254340/","projectTitle":"Help Reward Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. TJ Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4456627_orig.png?crop=312,312,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706814375422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4456627"},{"teacherId":4456627,"projectId":9254320,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Brain Food for Our Intervention Meetings\" project has been a huge success! The snacks you helped provide have turned our intervention sessions into a welcoming, energized space where students can focus, participate, and learn without being distracted by hunger. Having a little \"brain fuel\" during our small-group work has made an immediate difference in student engagement and stamina—especially for those who come to our meetings right after a long morning of classes.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments came last week when a student walked in, saw the snack table, and said, \"This feels like we're VIPs.\" That small gesture—knowing there's something to eat—has boosted morale and made students more willing to share ideas, collaborate, and stick with challenging work. The atmosphere has shifted from \"extra help\" to a place where they feel cared for and supported, and that's been powerful.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to keep building on this momentum by diving deeper into reading comprehension and math problem-solving skills in our intervention groups. Now that our students come in focused and ready to learn, we can stretch our lessons further, work on more complex projects, and track their progress toward meeting their academic goals. Your kindness didn't just fill their stomachs—it's fueling their confidence and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1746600030871,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-for-our-intervention-meetings/9254320/","projectTitle":"Brain Food for Our Intervention Meetings","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. TJ Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4456627_orig.png?crop=312,312,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706814375422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4456627"},{"teacherId":1748981,"projectId":9189825,"letterContent":"Students were very excited to have things to do when they were having a stressful day, ex: stress ball, color book and play dough. They were happy with the snacks because the school lunch is not always appetizing to students. The liquid white out was popular because it is faster and better quality than the tape applicator. The pencils and paper made sure every student had supplies to take notes and turn in assignments. One student shared it helped him bond with his friends by trading play dough creations. The stress ball was really helpful for studying for tests and getting ready for presentations.","fullyFundedDate":1742929963695,"projectUrl":"project/seniors-wishlist-for-college-readiness/9189825/","projectTitle":"Senior's Wishlist for College Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romanak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748981_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569457136628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romanak"},{"teacherId":1748981,"projectId":9140622,"letterContent":"Students are so excited and thankful to have comfortable menstrual supplies. With all the donations, I was able to set up about 10 stations throughout the school with supplies. By law the school provides supplies but they are only one size pad without wings and one size tampon with a cardboard applicator. The students specially requested different sizes of pads with wings and students prefer the plastic applicator for tampons. \r\n\r\nThe snacks kept the students stomachs full and minimized stomach aches. \r\n\r\nWe still have enough supplies to go into next year. We appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1742394712850,"projectUrl":"project/menstruation-comfort/9140622/","projectTitle":"Menstruation Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romanak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748981_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569457136628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romanak"},{"teacherId":8014878,"projectId":8974297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students are reading more! It's no longer a discussion to read during reading time. They are engaged and learning without much effort on their end. They are taking charge of their own learning and imagination. I can see that they see the benefits of reading over watching videos. \r\n\r\nI have one student in particular who is going through a lot personally and academically. This student usually retreats to watching videos or taking long restroom breaks. He is disengaged with most of his teachers and classmates. Now with these books, he has found something that he enjoys. He'll tell me in Spanish that he likes these Diary of the Wimpy Kids books. \r\n\r\nSo thank you for your donation and bringing joy to our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1740789846544,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-spanish/8974297/","projectTitle":"Books in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8014878_orig.png?crop=427,428,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630351563062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8014878"},{"teacherId":7776791,"projectId":6594334,"letterContent":"My students, most of whom I had the previous year, noted the significant change in the classroom due to donation through Donor's Choose. When they walked in the classroom with plants along the windows, cupboards full of supplies for their personal lives, they were pleasantly surprised. \r\n\r\nThroughout that year, students made themselves at home on the couch, on the chair and watering the plants. The items that were donated greatly contributed to making it a safe space. \r\n\r\nAlso, the toiletries were essential for students who were in need of basic necessities. Students who I didn't have in my classroom would often come to my door because their friends had told them they would be able to get feminine products in my classroom. No one was ever turned away. Thus, the impact of the donation reached even beyond my classroom. \r\n\r\nI am thankful to everyone who donated. 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