{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Achieve Language Academy","outOfStateSupporters":45.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8106248,"projectId":8098915,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been bursting with excitement since we received these new books! Each text introduces important lessons and skills that go far beyond basic reading. For example, Trailblazer: The Story of Ballerina Raven Wilkinson, Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice, and Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors? inspire students to learn about perseverance, breaking barriers, and following their dreams. Books like American Desi, Always Anjali, and Ohana Means Family help students explore identity, culture, and the importance of community. Meanwhile, texts such as Shark Lady and Eyes That Speak to the Stars introduce scientific curiosity and encourage students to ask questions and seek answers. Each story provides opportunities to discuss empathy, perspective, and critical thinking, helping students build comprehension and communication skills alongside their love of reading.\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive and engaging. Students read individually, in pairs, and in small groups, often sharing their thoughts and connections aloud. We pause to discuss key ideas, ask predictive questions, and explore how characters' choices relate to our own experiences. Many of the books are used as springboards for creative projects, from writing reflections and character journals to researching topics introduced in the stories. The diverse selection of texts also supports differentiated learning, allowing students to choose books that resonate with them while still developing literacy skills.\r\nSeveral students have already found favorites among the new books. For example, students who love sports and history are captivated by Trailblazer and The Fierce 44, while readers interested in family and culture are drawn to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Ramen for Everyone. Younger readers especially enjoy interactive and colorful texts like I Am Enough and That's Not My Name!, often revisiting them multiple times for both pleasure and learning. Overall, these books are helping students connect with reading on a personal level, sparking curiosity, empathy, and a love of stories that will stay with them long after the school day ends.","fullyFundedDate":1705443643268,"projectUrl":"project/representation-matters/8098915/","projectTitle":"Representation Matters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonsalla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8106248_orig.jpg?crop=1495,1495,x5,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637641879881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8106248"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":9302622,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Pre-K classroom. Your donation of the Lakeshore Learning Comfy Storage Bench has already begun to make a meaningful difference for our students. This beautiful new piece will be a wonderful addition to our classroom, providing a cozy and inviting space for children to explore books and learning materials. Your kindness helps us continue to foster a calm, organized, and joyful environment where our curious and creative students can thrive and grow. We can't wait to share more about our classroom with you! Enjoy the thank you notes and please consider our classroom needs in the future!","fullyFundedDate":1747691337325,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-bench-big-impact/9302622/","projectTitle":"Comfy Bench, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":9402614,"letterContent":"Your support in providing these materials for our Pre-K classroom is so impactful, and I am genuinely grateful.The materials including duct tape, vinyl sheets, glitter glue, and more have already helped us in fostering creativity and independence in our youngest learners. At our first parent teacher conference, families were so happy to see their child's work inside our brand new portfolio pockets provided by you!\r\nYour contribution directly supports hands on learning, literacy development, and fine motor skills practice, all while helping our students feel a sense of pride and ownership in their work.\r\nThank you for helping me create a welcoming and creative environment for the upcoming school year and for helping nurture a lifelong love of learning in our early learners! Please consider our classroom needs in the future and know that you are truly making an impact on the lives of our students and you are helping me achieve, inspire and conquer the goals I have for our amazing little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1756175257476,"projectUrl":"project/stickers-stamps-and-starting-prek/9402614/","projectTitle":"Stickers, Stamps, and Starting PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":8835949,"projectId":9198314,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been able to access engaging and effective resources from Teachers Pay Teachers that directly support our students' learning needs. The gift cards allowed me to select high-quality literacy and math intervention materials tailored to each small group, helping every student make meaningful progress at their own level.\r\n\r\nWhen the new activities were introduced, my students were immediately excited and eager to participate. They especially loved the colorful, hands-on centers and interactive games that turned challenging skills into fun learning opportunities. During small group time, I've seen students become more confident readers and problem solvers — taking pride in their accomplishments and encouraging one another.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made our intervention sessions more focused, flexible, and enjoyable. Every worksheet, game, and activity you helped provide is being used daily to strengthen foundational literacy and math skills. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping all students experience success through engaging, personalized learning.","fullyFundedDate":1747691337380,"projectUrl":"project/learning-together-growing-together/9198314/","projectTitle":"Learning Together, Growing Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835949"},{"teacherId":8835949,"projectId":9198553,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our kindergarten through second grade students are now exploring place value in a hands-on and engaging way! The Lakeshore Giant Magnetic Place Value Blocks and Visualize Place Value Magnetic Frame have transformed our small-group math instruction. Students are actively building numbers, comparing values, and practicing regrouping using the magnetic manipulatives on our whiteboard.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was contagious! Students immediately began working together to show how many tens and ones make up different numbers. Even our youngest learners—who previously struggled to grasp abstract place value concepts—are now confidently explaining their thinking using the new visual tools.\r\n\r\nCurrently, students are using these materials to model addition and subtraction with regrouping, building a deeper understanding of number relationships. As we move forward, we'll continue to use these magnetic tools in our math centers and intervention groups to strengthen foundational number sense skills and prepare students for more complex math concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the opportunity to see math come to life—your generosity has made a lasting difference in their learning and confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1744997141097,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-base-ten-blocks/9198553/","projectTitle":"Exploring Base Ten Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835949"},{"teacherId":2840259,"projectId":9198885,"letterContent":"When the calming tools arrived, my students' faces lit up with joy and curiosity. They were so excited to explore the new materials—especially the soft weighted lap pads and the colorful sequin wall panels. It was incredible to see how quickly they began using these tools to help themselves feel calm, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was during morning meeting, when a student who often has trouble sitting still chose to use the weighted lap pad and marble maze mat. For the first time, they were able to stay engaged and participate through the entire activity. These tools give my students the support they need to regulate their bodies and emotions in healthy, empowering ways.\r\n\r\nWe now use the calming resources throughout the day—during transitions, independent work time, and quiet moments. The chair foot covers help keep our classroom peaceful and focused, while the sensory mats and cuddle ball give students a safe way to release energy.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to keep teaching students how to independently choose and use the tools that work best for them. Every day, I see more confidence and calm in the classroom—and that's thanks to your generosity. Your support has created a more inclusive, nurturing learning space where all students can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a classroom where regulation leads to learning!","fullyFundedDate":1747691337438,"projectUrl":"project/regulate-to-learn/9198885/","projectTitle":"Regulate to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2840259_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x927,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718278831463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bradfield"},{"teacherId":2840259,"projectId":9201572,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten classroom has been buzzing with excitement and curiosity thanks to your generous support of our \"Bringing Color and Fun to Learning with Sorting Sets!\" project. The new Rainbow Sorting, Dinosaur Sorting, and Geometric Shape Sorting materials have quickly become a favorite part of our daily learning time.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the colorful new materials, their eyes lit up and they couldn't wait to get started. They immediately began exploring, sorting by color, shape, and type—some even invented their own sorting rules and patterns. One of the most joyful moments was watching a small group work together to sort the dinosaurs by size and color. They were so proud to share their work with their classmates, and the activity naturally led to rich conversations about similarities, differences, and counting.\r\n\r\nThese sorting sets have become a hands-on way to strengthen early math skills, fine motor development, and language skills. We use them in small groups, math centers, and during free exploration time. Students are not only practicing sorting and classifying but also building confidence as independent learners.\r\n\r\nThe next step in our learning journey is to use these materials for early addition and subtraction activities. We'll be creating number stories using the dinosaurs and shapes, helping students build a strong foundation in problem-solving while keeping learning playful and engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing color, joy, and meaningful learning experiences to our classroom. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on our young learners every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1747619740773,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-and-fun-to-learning-with/9201572/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color and Fun to Learning with Sorting Sets!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2840259_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x927,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718278831463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bradfield"},{"teacherId":2840259,"projectId":9199693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom library! Because of your gift, my kindergarten students now have beautiful, meaningful books that share the stories and traditions of Indigenous peoples and the Hmong community. These new texts have opened windows to the world and mirrors for students to see themselves and their neighbors in the stories we read together.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, reading is an interactive and joyful experience. We gather together on the carpet, and I read aloud while students follow along, studying the illustrations, asking questions, and making connections to their own lives. These new books have helped us build important early literacy skills like listening for key details, expanding vocabulary, and retelling stories in sequence. Just as importantly, they've encouraged students to think about kindness, respect, and the many ways people express their cultures and values.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special moments has been watching students light up when they recognize something familiar in a story—whether it's a traditional clothing pattern, a family celebration, or a word from their home language. Some students have proudly shared their own family traditions with the class after hearing a story that reflects their culture. Others have asked thoughtful questions and shown a genuine interest in learning about communities different from their own.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom library now reflects the rich diversity of the world our students live in. These stories are helping our youngest learners grow not only as readers but also as compassionate and curious members of a community.","fullyFundedDate":1743003158042,"projectUrl":"project/books-galore/9199693/","projectTitle":"Books Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2840259_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x927,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718278831463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bradfield"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":9329864,"letterContent":"Thank you! You are rockstars! Your contribution literally saved the day. Our new Stem Storage Station really helps make our classroom look more inviting than before! I can not believe how lucky we are to have such incredible support from you. I spent about four hours putting together our beautiful cabinet, as seen in photos, and it was so worth my time! The children in our class this year are kind, curious and ready to learn all about all things STEM! Thank you for your generosity and kindness. Please consider our classroom's future needs and know you have made a huge impact this year!","fullyFundedDate":1747691337230,"projectUrl":"project/the-stem-supply-station/9329864/","projectTitle":"The STEM Supply Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":9287731,"letterContent":"Our PreK Graduation surpassed our expectations thanks to your contribution! Your help made it possible for our students to receive tokens of appreciation: mini plush animals and star bracelets, laminated graduation photos taken by our generous photographer, and more! Our students put on a beautiful program by singing and dancing to songs they learned throughout the school year including counting in English,Hmong and Spanish. \r\nYour unwavering support means more than I can even put into words. Please remember our classroom needs in the future and know this year your support helped our students leave our building for the summer with smiles on their faces and a love for school in their hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1747246555762,"projectUrl":"project/growing-glowing-graduating/9287731/","projectTitle":"Growing, Glowing, Graduating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":9284604,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a beautiful ending to our school year with the gift of personalized water bottles! These water bottles even had a special message for our graduates, \"Watch out Kindergarten! Here I come!\" These sparkling surprises were so happily received by our students on their big day. Families reached out with gratitude and appreciation for them too! I just know next school year, our little learners will walk into Kindergarten with these water bottles and remember the joy they had in our classroom this year. Thank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1747691337488,"projectUrl":"project/sparkly-hydration-sublimation-tumblers/9284604/","projectTitle":"Sparkly Hydration Sublimation Tumblers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":2840259,"projectId":8447249,"letterContent":"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredibly generous donation of the Educational Insights Light-Up Tracing Center Alphabet Activity Sets! Your support is truly appreciated, and your contribution is making a real difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nThis activity set is fostering creativity and learning in a fun and engaging way. My students are already excited to begin using it, and it is helping them develop important skills in literacy and fine motor coordination. Your kindness has directly impacted their educational journey, and I am so grateful for that. They love being able to use these trays for practicing their letters so much that we have started also incorporating them into math for printing numbers and drawing dots to solve simple math problems. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support, and for being a part of making a positive difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1723319226563,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-printing/8447249/","projectTitle":"Beginning Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2840259_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x927,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718278831463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bradfield"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63910","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":451,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":32,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.1,"schoolId":63910,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Achieve Language Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Achieve Language Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minnesota-department-of-education/achieve-language-academy/63910"}