{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Betsy Ross Arts & Design Academy","outOfStateSupporters":46.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":10395903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! In our space, comfort, organization, and a clean environment are fundamental to focused learning. When students feel prepared, comfortable, and cared for, they can fully engage with their coursework without minor daily distractions getting in the way. Your kindness helps us build an inviting, orderly environment where students can stay focused on reading, writing, and growing together.\r\nYour gift directly impacts our daily routine by providing these essential supplies:\r\nComposition Notebooks: Gives every student a durable, dedicated space for daily journaling, vocabulary practice, close reading reflections, and creative writing projects.\r\nTissues & Air Care Products: Keeps our shared space fresh, clean, and hygienic, minimizing germ spread and health distractions—especially during seasonal changes.\r\nStorage & Freezer Bags: Helps us safely organize and protect instructional materials, individual reading packets, art supplies, and learning resources so everything stays intact and accessible.\r\nStarting each day with a fully stocked and well-equipped room sets a tone of care and dignity for every student who walks through the door. Thank you for making a tangible, lasting difference in our daily learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1787152716104,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-focused-minds-essential-su/10395903/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start, Focused Minds: Essential Supplies for Everyday Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":10347919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because our space is a high-traffic hub of collaboration and creativity, we plow through the basics quickly—and your gift ensures that our momentum doesn't slow down for a second. Starting the school year with a fully stocked room sets a tone of readiness and dignity for every single student who walks through my door.\r\nYour donation directly fuels our everyday learning in so many impactful ways:\r\nSharp Minds & Bright Ideas: The mechanical pencils, highlighters, and Post-it notes mean less time wasted at the sharpener and far more time actively annotating texts, color-coding notes, and collaborating during interactive gallery walks.\r\nA Clear View for Learning: By keeping our Smart Board free of glare, fingerprints, and dust, the board cleaner and cloths ensure our daily lesson focal point stays crisp and easy to see.\r\nOrganization & Management: The paper clips and binder clips are true unsung heroes, helping students take pride in organized portfolios while allowing me to manage differentiated assignments seamlessly.\r\nSweet Motivation: The Jolly Ranchers and stress balls bring an immediate spark of joy, serving as quick incentives, game-day prizes, and much-needed brain boosts to keep engagement high.\r\nThank you for providing the essential \"behind-the-scenes\" tools that keep our daily lessons running smoothly, dynamically, and cleanly. You have made a tangible difference in our school day, and we are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1782143566386,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-fresh-starts-our-back-t/10347919/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus & Fresh Starts: Our Back-to-School Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":7368049,"projectId":8393038,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support means so much to me and my students and has made a meaningful difference in our learning experience. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students has access to resources and opportunities that help make learning more engaging, enriching, and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your investment in our classroom and in the education of our students. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to supporting our school community. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1715974813880,"projectUrl":"project/creative-calm-care/8393038/","projectTitle":"Creative Calm Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Natasha Steele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7368049_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596061918991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7368049"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":10256489,"letterContent":"In our vibrant, diverse classroom, every minute of instructional time counts. Our energetic learners thrive on clear structure and visual cues; knowing exactly what to expect helps reduce their anxiety and boosts their confidence. Currently, managing our day requires juggling separate web browser tabs for timers, writing agendas by hand, and constantly sketching voice-level reminders on the whiteboard. These manual adjustments consume valuable class time and create brief lulls where students can lose focus.\r\n\r\nYour help in funding a ClassroomScreen Pro subscription has unified our classroom management into a single, high-impact visual dashboard. By consolidating our daily agenda, visual countdown timers, work mode symbols, and random name pickers on one screen, this tool replaces scattered setup steps with immediate, predictable guidance. We are so very grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1777982703105,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-our-daily-flow-with-classroo/10256489/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Our Daily Flow With ClassroomScreen!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":10277739,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity! By funding our one-year premium subscription to Diffit, you have fundamentally changed the dynamic of our classroom and given my students a gift that cannot be overstated: the gift of confidence.\r\nMy classroom is a beautiful, vibrant mix of learners, but meeting everyone's unique reading needs used to mean hours of behind-the-scenes formatting and adapting. Your support has changed everything. Here is the direct impact your kindness is making:\r\nTrue Classroom Inclusion: Every single student can now engage with the exact same high-level concepts and participate in our class discussions. No one feels left behind because a text is too overwhelming, and no one is bored because it's too easy.\r\nEmpowering My ELL Students: The instant translation features allow my English Language Learners to build critical content knowledge in their native languages simultaneously as they grow their English skills. They are no longer locked out of the curriculum.\r\nMore Quality Time for Teaching: Instead of spending 10 hours a week manually rewriting articles, hunting down different reading levels, and compiling vocabulary lists, I am using that time where it matters most—working one-on-one with the students who need it most.\r\nBecause of you, my students can look at a reading assignment, smile, and say, \"I can do this.\" You didn't just fund a software subscription; you leveled the playing field and proved to my students that their education and success matter.\r\nThank you for unlocking their full potential!","fullyFundedDate":1779407357303,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-the-playing-field-personalized/10277739/","projectTitle":"Leveling the Playing Field: Personalized Learning for Every Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":10289071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom now has the exact tools we need to transition seamlessly from quiet, deep analysis to vibrant, creative expression.\r\nIn a high school English class, staying organized and healthy is the foundation that allows creativity to thrive. Here is a glimpse of how your kindness is already making an impact in our room:\r\nThe \"Wall of Fame\" is Growing: Thanks to the tape and organizational bags, our classroom looks like a professional gallery. Group activity cards stay organized, and students are bursting with pride seeing their work displayed on the walls.\r\nDeeper Visual Analysis: The colored pencils and poster boards have completely transformed our \"One-Pagers.\" Students who usually struggle to express themselves in essays are finding their voice by sketching out complex character conflicts and visual metaphors.\r\nVisible Arguments: With the new highlighters, our multi-color annotation system has taken off. Students are physically seeing the structure of arguments by tracking claims, evidence, and commentary in real-time.\r\nDedicated Space for Growth: The composition books have truly become a sanctuary. Knowing they have a sturdy, permanent place for their \"Quick Writes\" has encouraged students to take risks in their daily writing.\r\nA Healthy, Focused Environment: With multiple classes rotating through daily, the hand sanitizer station has been a lifesaver. We are spending our time analyzing literature rather than losing critical days to sick leave.\r\nYour belief in our students has not only provided essential supplies, but it has also sent a powerful message to these teenagers: your ideas, your health, and your education matter.\r\nThank you for keeping us healthy, organized, and deeply inspired!","fullyFundedDate":1779407430432,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thought-creating-a-bright-h/10289071/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thought: Creating a Bright & Healthy English Workshop","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":8056069,"projectId":10311556,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our project. These materials have already started to make an impact in our classroom today when we started using the materials to play a math game. Students were excited to use the materials. \r\n\r\nMy class is heavily supported through Donor's Choose. You have joined a community of amazing people, and my classroom runs smoother and more efficiently because of people like you who believe in us enough to make sure we have the things we need. Thank you for making the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1780279089992,"projectUrl":"project/odd-and-ends-pencils-and-pens/10311556/","projectTitle":"Odd and Ends, Pencils and Pens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8056069_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639590710471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056069"},{"teacherId":8056069,"projectId":10282801,"letterContent":"Thak you so much for the binders and organizational materials. These binders are the key to keeping the kids organized with their academic subjects. They are graded and monitored so that students can learn to organize not only their work, but to hopefully transfer that skill into their adult life needs.\r\n\r\nThis coincides with the AVID curriculum that is being implemented throughout our school. This is not a one and done situation, students will be building on this organizational skill for their time here.","fullyFundedDate":1779393454966,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/10282801/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8056069_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639590710471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056069"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":10233066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support means the world to my 9th-grade ELA students. Learning academic content while simultaneously mastering a new language is an immense challenge, but your kindness has provided them with the exact tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe ScanMarker Reader pen is already making a huge difference. By allowing my multilingual learners to hear text read aloud instantly, it has unlocked a new level of independence for them. They no longer have to pause in frustration over unfamiliar vocabulary; instead, they can keep reading, stay engaged, and build confidence in real-time.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the chart paper has allowed us to keep our collaborative learning visible, making daily vocabulary tracking and text breakdowns accessible to everyone. And while tissues might seem simple, having a well-supplied classroom creates a respectful, seamless environment where we can focus entirely on learning without disruptions.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just provided supplies; you have actively removed barriers for a group of incredibly capable, motivated young people. Thank you for investing in their future and helping them shine.","fullyFundedDate":1777982835947,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-stronger-readers-supporting-m/10233066/","projectTitle":"Tools for Stronger Readers: Supporting Multilingual 9th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":10233098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for supporting our 9th-grade English classroom! Because of your investment in our education, my students now have the composition notebooks, heavyweight cardstock, and dry-erase tools necessary to maintain our vital daily routines.\r\n\r\nIn a high school setting, building strong reading and writing skills requires consistent, daily practice, and these supplies serve as the foundation for that work. The composition notebooks have given each student a dedicated, permanent space to track their thoughts, practice vocabulary, and draft essays without fear of losing loose papers. The durable cardstock has allowed us to create lasting visual reference guides that withstand daily classroom use, and the dry-erase whiteboard sticker has completely energized our lessons, providing a dynamic space for interactive modeling and instant feedback.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are doing so much more than just filling cabinets; they are helping my freshman build organization, personal accountability, and essential literacy skills every single day. We are deeply grateful for your support and for providing the tools that allow my students to take ownership of their own learning and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1777982966114,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics-tools-for-stronger-writer/10233098/","projectTitle":"Back-to-Basics Tools for Stronger Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":10180436,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest, most sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, our digital creations are no longer \"stuck behind a screen\"—they are about to become a vibrant, tangible reality!\r\n\r\nMy students are a wonderfully curious group who thrive when they can see the fruits of their hard work. Before your donation, a lack of reliable color printing meant that many of their brilliant designs, infographics, and portfolios couldn't be fully realized. Your generosity changes everything.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Your Gift\r\n\r\nWith the arrival of our new HP Color Printer and Poster Paper, you have officially transformed our classroom into a professional-grade creative hub. Here is exactly how your gift is making a difference:\r\n\r\nVisual Literacy & Retention: Color is a powerful learning tool. Your gift allows us to print vivid diagrams and data-rich charts that improve memory retention and help students master complex concepts.\r\n\r\nPride in Workmanship: For the many students who don't have access to printing at home, you have leveled the playing field. They can now print professional-looking projects they are truly proud to display in their portfolios.\r\n\r\nCollaborative Learning: The poster paper will take our big ideas off small screens and standard sheets. Students are already excited to use it for large-scale mind maps, interactive gallery walks, and group brainstorming sessions.\r\n\r\nBy funding this project, you didn't just buy us equipment—you provided the crucial \"final step\" in our creative process. You have given my students the tools to proudly publish their best work and share it with the world.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our vision, investing in our growth, and fostering a deep sense of pride in these young learners. We cannot wait to share updates and photos of our first printed masterpieces with you!","fullyFundedDate":1775499751394,"projectUrl":"project/full-color-big-ideas-printing-our-way/10180436/","projectTitle":"Full Color, Big Ideas: Printing Our Way to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":10361581,"projectId":10094103,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our BRADA's Brew Coffee Cart project. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students with special needs. Because of your contribution, our students now have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on, student-led service learning experience. Through operating the coffee cart, they are building essential vocational, social, and academic skills. 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