{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charter School for Applied Technologies","outOfStateSupporters":48.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10037963,"projectId":9778424,"letterContent":"Your generosity gives my students quick and easy access to the learning materials they need. Having the ability to print resources on the spot will make a real difference in keeping them engaged, supported, and confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nMany of my students rely on individualized materials to help them understand content, stay organized, and feel confident in their learning. Whether they need visual supports, step-by-step guides, graphic organizers, reading passages at their level, or simply extra copies of practice work, having access to a printer allows me to provide those resources instantly.\r\n\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your kindness will be felt every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762265236890,"projectUrl":"project/print-it-forward/9778424/","projectTitle":"Print It Forward","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10037963_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747666255035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10037963"},{"teacherId":7509174,"projectId":9381886,"letterContent":"I am so lucky to teach the most amazing group of first graders! Every day, they walk into our classroom with big smiles, curious minds, and hearts full of creativity. Thanks to your generosity, those smiles have grown even bigger as they explore our new classroom supplies.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students saw the construction paper, crayons, glue sticks, and markers, their faces lit up. Some gasped, some cheered, and a few immediately started imagining what they could create. One of my favorite moments happened during a science lesson on weather—students used the new supplies to design colorful weather wheels, carefully choosing colors and decorating each section to show sunny, cloudy, rainy, and snowy days. Their excitement and focus made the lesson come alive in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe've also used the materials in math to build shape creatures and in writing to design kindness posters for our hallway. These simple tools have opened the door for big thinking, hands-on exploration, and joyful creativity.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include beginning a student-led research project, where students will use these materials to create mini–poster boards showcasing facts about animals, habitats, or community helpers. Because of you, they'll be able to share their learning in a bright, visual, and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us color our world with creativity and joy. Your donation didn't just supply materials—it sparked excitement, confidence, and endless possibilities for my first graders. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1748999070633,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learning-in-first-grade/9381886/","projectTitle":"Creative Learning in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bogis, NBCT","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7509174_orig.jpg?crop=445,445,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599084277810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbogis"},{"teacherId":529225,"projectId":9590397,"letterContent":"Thank you for adding much needed snacks to our classroom. My students were so excited to see the new snacks we have added to our classroom. Many times my students come to school without a snack or they save part of their breakfast for later so they have a snack. This donation helps to feed the students in my classroom.\r\n\r\nDonors like you help our classroom in so many ways. We are so thankful for your generosity to our school. Every little bit counts! The students appreciate anything that is given to them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1756656280271,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-kids/9590397/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Killion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp529225_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474850192828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskillion"},{"teacherId":529225,"projectId":9685129,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation that you made to my classroom. My students are loving the games that your donation has provided. They want to play with them often. Every week the students earn time to have free choice to build and explore. They are loving these new additions. \r\n\r\nThese games offer wonderful times to develop friendships, social emotional learning skills, and speaking opportunities. Playing these games builds their confidence and social emotional learning all at the same time! Thank you again for your donation. It means the world to these students in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758483824000,"projectUrl":"project/building-through-stem/9685129/","projectTitle":"Building Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Killion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp529225_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474850192828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskillion"},{"teacherId":7987599,"projectId":9395628,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! Our classroom has become a burst of color, creativity, and imagination! The moment our new supplies arrived, the excitement was contagious — tiny hands reached for glitter star and heart foam stickers, scissors- that snip in fun, wiggly lines and colorful post its. The post its are fun to write on for my students and they love sticking them in books as we mark our notice and wonder pages during book walks. \r\n\r\nThese materials aren't just \"extras\" for us — they've transformed everyday learning into joyful exploration. Whether it's using foam stickers to decorate art or our journals or organizing our crayons and markers in shiny new storage bags, every item helps my kindergarteners express themselves in their own big, bold ways.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just add supplies — it added sparkle and shine to our learning and a sense of pride to our classroom. Thank you for helping our littlest learners dream, create, and grow with hands-on joy every day!","fullyFundedDate":1749146615996,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-big-dreams/9395628/","projectTitle":"Little Artists, Big Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7987599_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741559632745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7987599"},{"teacherId":4090989,"projectId":9395465,"letterContent":"My Third Grade students have been loving the supplies that were donated by the Mo & Cher Willems Foundation! They use their supplies every day to write, draw, and create. I love seeing how proud they are of their beautiful art and writing creations!\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all the materials that were donated to them, they couldn't believe that these were their materials to keep. They kept asking, \"Do we have to give these back?\" When I explained to them that this was a donation from one of their favorite authors and his wife, they were even more excited and very appreciative.\r\n\r\nAs our year progresses, we will be writing our own class book using the materials. I can't wait to see how amazing I know our book will be!\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and kindness - we are fortunate to have donors like you who support us!","fullyFundedDate":1749136529181,"projectUrl":"project/art-is-in-our-heart/9395465/","projectTitle":"Art is in Our Heart!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4090989_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664135436382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjodi-cook"},{"teacherId":4090989,"projectId":9282078,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your donations to our \"Paws of Kindness\" project. My students and I were overwhelmed with your generosity and care in providing much needed supplies for the cats and dogs at the Paws in Falls Animal Shelter.\r\n\r\nWe were very excited to make the gift bags for the shelter! My students loved seeing all the treats, toys, food, etc... that we (and some other classes at our school) were able to in turn donate.\r\n\r\nPaws in the Falls came to our school with some of their shelter cats and dogs for us to see and pet. The students in all the classes that participated, were happy to know that our gift bags were going to help these beautiful, sweet furry friends!\r\n\r\nThank you for all you do to help teachers and their students. We could not have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1745607041403,"projectUrl":"project/paws-of-kindness/9282078/","projectTitle":"Paws of Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4090989_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664135436382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjodi-cook"},{"teacherId":8568687,"projectId":9148316,"letterContent":"In our STEM class, we've been having a blast with some awesome new resources that are really shaking things up! Recently, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders jumped into a project using Lakeshore Learning build blocks for our car ramp challenge. This project not only sparks creativity but also helps them grasp the basics of physics and engineering as they design their own ramps and vehicles.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first laid eyes on the Lakeshore build blocks, you could feel the excitement in the air. They were eager to get started! The bright colors and different shapes got them thinking outside the box and working together. As they built their ramps, they picked up valuable lessons about teamwork and communication—skills that are super important when collaborating.\r\n\r\nAlongside the car ramp challenge, we've also been using easy electricity circuits to explore conductors and insulators. This hands-on experience lets students dive into the flow of electricity while playing around with different materials. They loved connecting wires and testing various items to see which ones let electricity pass through. The joy of seeing their circuits light up brought big smiles and cheers all around the classroom!\r\n\r\nThanks to our generous donors, we've been able to share this enthusiasm. Their support means we can keep providing hands-on learning experiences that truly engage our students. Coming up next, we have an exciting project where we'll build wind-powered robots. This will help us learn more about alternative energies and improve our building and collaboration skills.\r\n\r\nAs we take on this journey, our students are focused on being great partners, practicing emotional regulation, and boosting their confidence. They're learning to support each other, which is key as they face challenges in their projects. These new materials have not only sparked their interest in STEM but have also built a sense of community and encouragement among them.","fullyFundedDate":1747844026860,"projectUrl":"project/new-stem-program-for-600-elementary-stud/9148316/","projectTitle":"New STEM Program for 600 Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8568687_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742512005214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8568687"},{"teacherId":8665019,"projectId":9101846,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our students now have access to flexible seating that meets their unique needs. These new tools have been especially helpful for our fidgety learners, giving them a healthy outlet for movement while staying focused on their work.\r\n It's been incredible to see how something as simple as a new seat can help a child feel more comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where students can truly thrive. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for being part of our team and investing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1743640633428,"projectUrl":"project/pick-a-seat/9101846/","projectTitle":"Pick a Seat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kerns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8665019"},{"teacherId":8665019,"projectId":8118707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a laminator to our 1st-grade classroom! Your support has made a big difference in how we learn, stay organized, and care for our classroom materials.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the laminator, we've been able to create durable math center activities, flash cards, and helpful visual aids that we use every day. The laminated materials are perfect for little hands and help us keep everything clean, reusable, and long-lasting. It has also made organizing our learning spaces much easier—especially when labeling areas around our classroom and protecting important papers near our computers.\r\n\r\nOur students are excited to use the new materials, and it's clear how much more independent and engaged they are when working with tools that feel professional and fun. Your kindness has helped us create a more efficient and inspiring learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and support of early education. You've made a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1712341427072,"projectUrl":"project/long-lasting-laminate/8118707/","projectTitle":"Long Lasting Laminate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kerns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8665019"},{"teacherId":5404682,"projectId":9322577,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project, \"I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream, School Supplies!\" Because of your incredible generosity, my second-grade students started the year off with all the basic tools they needed to start the school year strong, confident, and excited to learn!\r\n\r\nWe are beyond appreciative. Walking into a classroom fully stocked with pencils, crayons, notebooks, and other essentials meant my students could focus on what really mattered — learning, creating, and growing. For many of my students, this is the first time they've had everything they need right at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nWith this project fully funded, we truly have the tools for the job — and we're ready to build a year filled with success, imagination, and learning adventures.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in us and investing in our classroom. Your support makes a real difference, and we're blessed to have you.","fullyFundedDate":1746665088517,"projectUrl":"project/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-sc/9322577/","projectTitle":"I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream, School Supplies!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flunder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5404682_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558415283466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vflunder"},{"teacherId":6621048,"projectId":9266611,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the books, planting soil and planters. The impact it had on my classroom and school is hard to describe in words. Students laughed, smiled, and enjoyed the activities that went along with our Literacy Garden. \r\n\r\nIt was a Monday morning when the packaged arrived and students were very excited to see what was brought in the mail. Boxes, and boxes were delivered! One student exclaimed \"it feels like my birthday\" Students loved being able to open the boxes and see the books and hands on learning that would occur with the supplies. Students were full of joy and curiosity to see what would become of the all the supplies that were donated. \r\n\r\nOver the course of weeks, students read the books and started learning about figurative language. 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