{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Collins Academy","outOfStateSupporters":40.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8637030,"projectId":10197280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in funding our classroom project! In our classroom, devices are not just screens; they act as dynamic digital workspaces where students learn to solve problems, collaborate on interactive projects, and express their individual creativity. By allowing students to receive real-time feedback and manipulate learning concepts directly, this technology helps bridge the gap between abstract ideas and hands-on understanding, making daily lessons significantly more impactful and accessible.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is the sheer level of agency, interactivity, and immersive learning it brings to our classroom. Rather than sitting back filling out traditional paper worksheets, students are now able to directly interact with educational content through visual diagrams, adaptive learning programs, and collaborative digital tasks. They can test out ideas, track their progress, and see their efforts come to life in a way that feels relevant to their lives outside of school. We have seen technology make a profound difference for several students in particular who previously struggled with traditional, text-heavy teaching formats. Visual learners and creative students have truly blossomed with these tools. Thank you once again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1776881773238,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-restock/10197280/","projectTitle":"Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shantilcollins"},{"teacherId":8637030,"projectId":10196027,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible support of our Health is Wealth project. Your generous contributions made it possible to bring health resources, educational materials, and wellness activities directly to our students and community. Because of your kindness, our health event was a success, creating a vibrant environment where students engaged with practical wellness concepts and took meaningful steps toward building healthier daily routines.\r\n\r\nThroughout the event, many students had the opportunity to learn fundamental principles of physical health, nutrition, and personal well-being. They actively participated in interactive workshops, explored hands-on health tools, and gained a clear understanding of how balanced nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness contribute to long-term vitality. It was truly inspiring to witness their curiosity as they asked insightful questions, discovered how everyday choices impact their bodies, and discussed actionable ways to share these healthy habits with their families and peers.","fullyFundedDate":1778860254261,"projectUrl":"project/health-is-wealth/10196027/","projectTitle":"Health is Wealth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shantilcollins"},{"teacherId":315366,"projectId":10596298,"letterContent":"What a great time for this grant to be funded. I had just run out of my old stash of music binders and needed more for the new students. What a life saver you are! Your donation funded these items at a crucial time and for that I am extremely thankful and feel very blessed. Thank you for working together with DonorsChoose and coming alongside my students and school. We are a high needs school and every donation that we receive helps us utilize our budgets in ways that will impact the students the most. You are such an encouragement to me. I want you to know that DonorsChoose and donors like you have changed the way I teach. I wish you could see my room! I'll try to capture it in the pictures. I do what I do because of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1788959348273,"projectUrl":"project/binder-basics-for-piano-class/10596298/","projectTitle":"Binder Basics for Piano Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp315366_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448767591386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/315366"},{"teacherId":315366,"projectId":10497714,"letterContent":"When my students walk into my class to start the year they receive a music binder and two mechanical pencils. I tell them these pencils will only work for music notation assignments! This may seem like a simple grant but it allows me to give something to my students and connect with them as soon as they walk into my class for the first time. I am running low on pencils so this grant was funded at just the right time. Thank you for taking the time to look through Donorschoose and an even bigger thank you for choosing my students, school, and project to support. Over the years, Donorschoose and supporters have changed the way I teach. I have received so many additional educational helps and I am forever grateful for you. Thank you and have a great fall season.","fullyFundedDate":1787096339740,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-make-music-theory-perfect/10497714/","projectTitle":"Pencils Make Music Theory Perfect","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp315366_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448767591386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/315366"},{"teacherId":315366,"projectId":10340197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to look through the DonorsChoose site and an even bigger thank you for choosing my students, school and project to support. Your donation provided most of our binders for the beginning piano classes this year. This was so helpful because I was able to get the year started on the very first day because I had all their binders ready to go. Your gift means a lot to me and has encouraged me very much. It is amazing to know that others are concerned about the educational success of my students. I am continually thankful by the support of everyone across the country. What a great start to the year! Have a great fall season!","fullyFundedDate":1785439629978,"projectUrl":"project/binder-basics-for-piano-class/10340197/","projectTitle":"Binder Basics for Piano Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp315366_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448767591386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/315366"},{"teacherId":315366,"projectId":10485682,"letterContent":"Thank you for looking through DonorsChoose and an even bigger thank you for choosing my students, school and students to support. The new digital clocks are amazing. The one we had in the room was original to the school and broke during remodeling and construction. The one in the pictures is very bright and came just at the perfect time! I'm amazed at the generosity of the Donors Choose community. Don't stop giving and supporting education in the public schools. This is a very important time for public education. Have a great fall season and be blessed!","fullyFundedDate":1787320486905,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-a-recording-studio/10485682/","projectTitle":"Time For A Recording Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp315366_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448767591386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/315366"},{"teacherId":8575289,"projectId":10068513,"letterContent":"We want to first start off by saying, Thank you so much! Providing nutritious snacks not only helps meet our students' physical needs but also eases the financial burden on many of our families. Your generosity allows my students to stay focused, healthy, and prepared. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping create an environment where every athlete can thrive. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference, and we truly appreciate your partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1770307860632,"projectUrl":"project/snack-tastic/10068513/","projectTitle":"Snack Tastic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8575289_orig.png?crop=237,237,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738851808111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8575289"},{"teacherId":8575289,"projectId":9814711,"letterContent":"On behalf of our cheer team, thank you for your generous donation and support. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our student-athletes means more than words can express. Because of your generosity, our cheerleaders will have access to essential items such as bows, socks, bodysuits, and team bags that help them perform with confidence and represent our school with pride. Beyond providing uniforms and accessories, you are helping build confidence, encourage teamwork, and create lasting memories for our cheerleaders.","fullyFundedDate":1769177190778,"projectUrl":"project/cheer-rific/9814711/","projectTitle":"Cheer Rific!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8575289_orig.png?crop=237,237,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738851808111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8575289"},{"teacherId":315366,"projectId":9708167,"letterContent":"I want to thank all of our donors to this project. My students and I made great use of all the materials you provided for us. The colored card stock was amazing. My students learned how to use the card stock in the silhouette cutting machine and incorporated animal cutouts and letters for presentations and room decorations. The material you provided really augmented the student presentations and lifted them up to a new level which really helped the students be proud of their work. This would not been possible without this grant. Thank you for taking the time to invest in my students and program. Have a great summer!","fullyFundedDate":1763592805066,"projectUrl":"project/stem-presentation-materials/9708167/","projectTitle":"STEM Presentation Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp315366_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448767591386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/315366"},{"teacherId":315366,"projectId":9681239,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to look through all the proposals on DonorsChoose and thank you for choosing our proposal to fund. Our STEM presentations were amazing. With your help we were able to cut out beautiful text and big whale silhouettes for our presentation. It was amazing. Students were also able to learn how to use the cutting software and learned how present a project that was visually pleasing and professional. Our project combined music composition and the science of water pollution. Thank you for providing the funds that allowed my students to take this presentation over the top!","fullyFundedDate":1757552437684,"projectUrl":"project/cut-outs-for-stem-presentations/9681239/","projectTitle":"Cut-Outs For STEM Presentations","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp315366_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448767591386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/315366"},{"teacherId":315366,"projectId":9596082,"letterContent":"I want to thank all of our donors for generously donating to our \"Please Practice Piano Peacefully (With Headphones!)\" project. I don't know why the headphones are always the first thing to break! Actually, I know why...the kids are always tripping over the long cords! The new set of headphones you have provided for us were really a saving grace for my class this year. Our set of head-phones is already a couple of years old and they were starting to break all the time. Having the new ones ready to pass out was amazing and helped keep our class on track this year. Thank you for investing in my school and students. You have made an impact on the lives of my students. Thanks again for supporting this small but very practical project! May you be blessed in the days to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758636611464,"projectUrl":"project/please-practice-piano-peacefully-with-h/9596082/","projectTitle":"Please Practice Piano Peacefully (With Headphones!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp315366_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448767591386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/315366"},{"teacherId":315366,"projectId":9592937,"letterContent":"I want to thank all of our donors for generously donating to our \"We Need More Power!\" project. The additional power cords were very much appreciated especially since we are having issues with a number of outlets in the classroom. This is challenging for a room that needs to have 15 piano keyboards plugged in all the time. The new power/extension cords were a game saver for my classroom. This grant may have seemed like a little insignificant project but it really made a huge impact by solving electricity issue. Thanks again for supporting this small but very practical project! May you be blessed in the days to come. 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