{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Columbia Heights Education Campus","outOfStateSupporters":63.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7097320,"projectId":7741739,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an immediate impact in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support of our **School Supplies** project! Receiving these new materials brought smiles and excitement to my students, who were eager to put everything to use. Having the supplies they need has given them a sense of ownership and confidence, allowing every student to start each lesson prepared and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have become an essential part of our daily learning, supporting writing assignments, interactive activities, and collaborative projects. Instead of worrying about whether they have the materials they need, my students can focus on learning, asking questions, and doing their best work. As we continue exploring new concepts throughout the year, these resources will help create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage growth and success. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us build a classroom where every learner has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1702005496771,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/7741739/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blankson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7097320_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x185,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669686126664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7097320"},{"teacherId":7097320,"projectId":9202436,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our **School Supplies** project! Your generosity has provided my students with the essential materials they need to be successful every day. When the supplies arrived, the excitement in the classroom was incredible. Students eagerly organized their new notebooks, pencils, folders, and other materials, and many commented on how excited they were to have everything they needed to participate fully in class. Having these supplies readily available has helped create a more organized, welcoming, and equitable learning environment where every student is prepared to learn.\r\n\r\nWe use these supplies every day for writing activities, note-taking, group projects, and hands-on lessons. As we continue through the school year, these resources will support engaging lessons and meaningful learning experiences that help every student grow. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success—your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746787172776,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/9202436/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blankson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7097320_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x185,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669686126664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7097320"},{"teacherId":7097320,"projectId":6962270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting **Clean Clean Classroom!** Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and my students are excited to use the new cleaning supplies and organization materials every day.\r\n\r\nThe first thing my students noticed was how fresh, organized, and welcoming our classroom felt. They were eager to help set up the new supplies and immediately took pride in keeping our learning space clean. Several students commented that the classroom felt \"brand new,\" and they have become more responsible about cleaning up after activities and working together to care for our shared space.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources daily to maintain a healthy, organized environment where students can focus on learning instead of distractions. With readily available cleaning supplies, we can quickly sanitize desks, shared materials, and high-touch areas, helping to reduce the spread of germs while creating a classroom where everyone feels comfortable and safe. The organizational materials have also helped students find what they need independently, giving us more time for instruction and collaborative learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will support hands-on projects, small-group activities, and collaborative lessons. My English language learners especially benefit from having a clean, well-organized classroom that reduces stress and allows them to concentrate on building their language and academic skills. We are excited to continue creating an environment where every student feels valued, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your kindness has created a positive impact that will be felt every single day. We are incredibly grateful for your support of **Clean Clean Classroom!**","fullyFundedDate":1669646053423,"projectUrl":"project/clean-clean-classroom/6962270/","projectTitle":"Clean Clean Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blankson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7097320_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x185,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669686126664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7097320"},{"teacherId":9880019,"projectId":10237998,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school community, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of materials that helped make our students' final presentations possible.\r\n\r\nThis year, our students engaged in a meaningful exploration of their cultural identities, traditions, histories, and experiences. Through research, creativity, and collaboration, they developed presentations that celebrated the richness and diversity of their cultures. Your contribution provided the resources they needed to bring their ideas to life and share their stories with confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nThank you. You helped create opportunities for students to express themselves, honor their heritage, and learn from one another. These experiences foster a stronger sense of belonging, appreciation for diversity, and deeper connections within our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and supporting their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1778092508670,"projectUrl":"project/voices-of-learning-student-showcase-pro/10237998/","projectTitle":"Voices of Learning: Student Showcase Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9880019"},{"teacherId":7651804,"projectId":10291236,"letterContent":"Our third annual school-wide Pride day was an absolute hit because of you! Students were thrilled to walk into school and receive Pride buttons and bracelets that they sported all day, and they got to see themselves in the flags that were passed out and hung throughout the cafeteria. We had an incredible parade that marched through the whole school, gathering more and more members as they strutted through the halls. The parade culminated in the cafeteria, where a member of the GSA shared how that experience was, \"so connecting!\" and that made all our hearts sing! \r\n\r\nThroughout lunch, we were able to continue passing out Pride swag, as well as hold tables where students made their own friendship bracelets and put on Pride tattoos. It was an awesome atmosphere of acceptance and community that we were able to celebrate all day. \r\n\r\nWe thank you again for your generosity, and hope you have a fabulous Pride month!","fullyFundedDate":1779512867891,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-annual-school-pride-day-celebration/10291236/","projectTitle":"3rd Annual School Pride Day Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jaffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7651804_orig.png?crop=1260,1260,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667850355920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7651804"},{"teacherId":580250,"projectId":9776358,"letterContent":"It was so powerful to have new copies of The Distance Between Us. Students were excited to see the fresh books with the beautiful covers. In a time when students spend so much time on screens, it was special to have the physical book that they could hold in their hands. \r\n\r\nThis year we've talked a lot about the power of writing and sharing our stories. Reyna describes conflicts with her family, the stress of starting a new school, and more teenage challenges. Since Reyna's story was so relatable, students were able to build the confidence to write and tell their own stories. They understood the impact that writing had on Reyna's life, and they understood the potential impact that sharing your story could have on someone else. That is the power of great storytelling! \r\n\r\nThank you for making all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760030415827,"projectUrl":"project/united-by-a-literary-journey/9776358/","projectTitle":"United by a Literary Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malcolm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp580250_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455227639765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabeth-malcolm"},{"teacherId":9748611,"projectId":9941988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. Because of you, my students are now learning about energy in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students are using hand-cranked generators to explore how human energy can be transformed into electrical energy and light. A memorable moment was when they built and tested their lanterns and saw the light turn on through their own effort. It made the concept of energy transformation real and exciting.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were immediately curious and eager to start building. They showed great enthusiasm, teamwork, and persistence as they experimented and tried to improve their results.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue designing and explaining their own energy systems while strengthening their scientific language using evidence from their investigations.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this experience possible. Your support is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1765488787846,"projectUrl":"project/harnessing-human-energy-hands-on-stem-g/9941988/","projectTitle":"Harnessing Human Energy: Hands-On STEM Generators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Argueta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9748611"},{"teacherId":6223492,"projectId":10083165,"letterContent":"Having a flip board in a Spanish class would greatly enhance student learning by creating an interactive and engaging environment. It would allow students to practice vocabulary, grammar, sentence building, and reading comprehension in a hands-on way. The flip board would also support collaborative activities, encourage participation, and help students build confidence while using Spanish in meaningful contexts. This resource would make lessons more dynamic and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nIn addition, a flip board would be especially valuable for visual and kinesthetic learners who benefit from movement and interactive practice. Students could use it for games, group challenges, and presentations that make language learning fun and memorable. By increasing motivation and participation, this tool would help create a positive classroom atmosphere where students feel excited to learn Spanish every day.","fullyFundedDate":1776299280367,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-collaboration-and-engagement-w/10083165/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Collaboration and Engagement with a Flip Board for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Erick Fuentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6223492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778032331720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6223492"},{"teacherId":8366777,"projectId":9683835,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with our \"Learn and Lunch Project\". Students responded very positively when they first saw that snacks were available during the Learn & Lunch sessions. Many expressed gratitude and noted that having food available helped them feel supported and better able to concentrate. The presence of these materials contributed to a welcoming, respectful, and student-centered learning environment.\r\nStudents are currently applying the concepts introduced during the guest speaker sessions to different projects such as marketing, public speaking and budgeting.\r\n\r\nThe skills that they were able to learn during the project are skills they will be able to use for a lifetime. We are building future business leaders of society, and hope to continue to develop students into outstanding citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1766067683963,"projectUrl":"project/learn-and-lunch/9683835/","projectTitle":"Learn and Lunch","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hearn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8366777_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735313985144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366777"},{"teacherId":9488548,"projectId":9604790,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my Donors Choose project, Bringing Color to Language Learning. Thanks to your donation, our classroom now has access to a printer and ink that have truly transformed the way my students learn.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a meaningful impact on my students' daily learning experiences. I have been able to print vibrant vocabulary charts, engaging images, and color-coded essays that help students better understand and organize their ideas. For my English Language Learners, these visual supports are essential—they make language more accessible, clear, and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe use of color has especially helped my students make connections between words and meanings, identify patterns in their writing, and stay engaged during lessons. Something as simple as highlighting different parts of an essay in color has made a big difference in how confidently they approach writing tasks.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your support is making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767209887989,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-language-learning/9604790/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to Language Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488548"},{"teacherId":10389033,"projectId":9967895,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of cleaning supplies to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, my students and I have been using them to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable and ready to learn. One special moment that stood out was during our \"Community Responsibility\" activity, where students worked in teams to clean and organize different areas of the classroom. This not only helped keep our space tidy but also reinforced important lessons about responsibility, teamwork, and respect for shared spaces.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, their reactions were full of excitement and pride. Many of them immediately expressed a sense of ownership over the classroom, eager to take part in keeping it clean. It was inspiring to see how something as simple as cleaning materials could empower them and build a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we plan to continue integrating these resources into our ongoing classroom routines and projects. Our next steps include connecting our cleaning routines to a larger unit on community and civic responsibility, where students will explore how small actions can positively impact their environment both in school and at home.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. Your contribution is helping us create not only a cleaner classroom, but also a space where students learn the value of care, responsibility, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1767025894805,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-clean-and-safe/9967895/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MILENA DURAN CAMPO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10389033_orig.jpg?crop=472,472,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766164790824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10389033"},{"teacherId":9748611,"projectId":9942165,"letterContent":"Since receiving the mini whiteboards for each student and our mobile whiteboard, the impact in our classroom has been amazing. Every student can actively participate, and I have noticed that even those who were previously hesitant to share their ideas are now expressing themselves through their mini whiteboards, which has boosted engagement and confidence. \r\n\r\nThe mobile whiteboard allows me to provide more personalized attention during small groups, moving from group to group to give feedback on the topics each student needs most. I also use it to create a visual tracker that helps students see their progress and understand their performance in class. 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