{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Columbus Africentric EC K12","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10387522,"projectId":10489557,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously helping Africentric acquire a new paper cutter. This is a tool I use every day to prepare projects. This week, most grade levels are making tree-related artwork. My littlest artists in Kindergarten and 1st grade got to glue down three tree trunks and add visual texture to each tree using a sharpie. Cutting out enough little trees for 120 Kindergarten and 1st graders was much less daunting with our new paper cutter.\r\n\r\nMy 6th graders are making yarn landscapes and I was able to cut 30 background cardboard pieces for each student to have a base to add their yarn to. \r\n\r\nWe are watercoloring birch trees in 5th grade. Cutting the watercolor paper for 60 5th graders was smooth and efficient this week. \r\n\r\nThe list of projects and need for cutting paper to prepare for my students continues every day. Thank you for making our daily artmaking better. And for relieving a strain on me as I prepare for my students each day.","fullyFundedDate":1787761128413,"projectUrl":"project/take-the-edge-off/10489557/","projectTitle":"Take the EDGE OFF","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10387522_orig.png?crop=1657,1657,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786715586679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10387522"},{"teacherId":1398662,"projectId":10588249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing our Monster Day Celebration to life! Your donation has transformed our classroom into an exciting, friendly monster lair where reading and creative writing truly feel like an adventure. Thanks to your support, my students are diving deep into character analysis with Amanda Noll's I Need My Monster series, unleashing their imaginations to design original creatures, and proudly becoming published authors of their own narratives. The themed prizes you provided are keeping their momentum incredibly high, motivating them to reach every academic milestone with a huge smile. Thank you for investing in our literacy goals and making learning an unforgettable experience for our young authors!","fullyFundedDate":1789606795463,"projectUrl":"project/i-need-my-monster/10588249/","projectTitle":"I Need My Monster!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787784084456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisafrank"},{"teacherId":1398662,"projectId":10621262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible air purifier and essential oils! We are always looking for ways to elevate our learning environment, and this amazing gift has completely transformed our space. The air purifier keeps our room fresh and healthy, while the essential oils add a crisp, beautifully clean smell that keeps our students focused and energized. Your generosity helps us maintain a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where our creativity can truly thrive. Thank you for supporting our classroom and fueling our magic!","fullyFundedDate":1789595940023,"projectUrl":"project/pure-air-healthy-students/10621262/","projectTitle":"Pure Air = Healthy Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787784084456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisafrank"},{"teacherId":1398662,"projectId":10631862,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible giraffe headbands! Kuumba House is absolutely thrilled. In the spirit of the Ron Clark Academy, our house thrives on passion, creativity, and explosive energy. These headbands are the perfect spark to showcase our unity and pride. Our students wore them instantly, boosting our house spirit to new heights during our recent competitions. They were so excited to have their own headbands. Your generosity helps us stand tall—just like the giraffe—and strengthens our bond. Thank you for fueling our magic!","fullyFundedDate":1789606919825,"projectUrl":"project/kuumba-in-the-house/10631862/","projectTitle":"Kuumba in the House!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787784084456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisafrank"},{"teacherId":1398662,"projectId":10444745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our second grade classroom through DonorsChoose! We are so grateful for the sanitizing wipes, paper towels, and soap you provided. These essential resources will help our students stay healthy, clean, and focused on learning every single day. Having a fully stocked classroom ensures we can focus on our daily lessons without worrying about running out of basic necessities. Your support means the world to our class, and we truly appreciate your commitment to helping our second graders thrive in a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment. Thank you for making a direct, wonderful impact on our education!","fullyFundedDate":1786567252281,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-up-in-2nd-grade/10444745/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Up in 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787784084456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisafrank"},{"teacherId":10219393,"projectId":10242875,"letterContent":"Our new flexible seating chairs and cushions have already made a positive impact in our classroom. My students use them during independent work time and indoor recess, giving them comfortable choices for how they learn, work, and relax.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new chairs and cushions, they were very excited to try them. They loved having the opportunity to choose a comfortable place to sit. During independent work time, students use the flexible seating while reading, completing assignments, and focusing on their work. During indoor recess, the chairs and cushions give students a comfortable space to enjoy quiet activities and spend time with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding moments has been seeing students take pride in their classroom and learn to use the seating responsibly. The flexible seating has helped create a welcoming classroom environment where students feel comfortable and have some ownership over their learning space.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using the flexible seating during independent work, reading, small group activities, and indoor recess. Students will continue practicing responsibility and making choices that help them stay focused, comfortable, and engaged.\r\n\r\nThank you to our donors for helping create a comfortable and welcoming classroom environment. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for our students and has given them more opportunities to learn, work, and enjoy their classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777570438398,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/10242875/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gedi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10219393_orig.jpg?crop=1118,1118,x139,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764689625250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10219393"},{"teacherId":1398662,"projectId":10277618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials for our hallway bulletin board! Your support has provided everything we need to create a vibrant, educational, and engaging space for our students. Because of you, we now have the perfect African-patterned borders, banners, and themed pictures to highlight important African American figures and celebrate African culture. The hanging plants are a wonderful addition that will make the display feel warm and welcoming. Furthermore, the students are going to be absolutely thrilled to use the African-themed beads for our hands-on cultural necklace-making activity. Thank you for helping us bring history and culture to life in our school hallways. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1778647001623,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-african-culture/10277618/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our African Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787784084456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisafrank"},{"teacherId":1398662,"projectId":10318817,"letterContent":"School just started, but your project already makes a huge impact! My students love the large, easy-to-push cart that holds their chalk, recess balls, and lunches. Since other classes lack new playground balls, everyone appreciates our well-stocked supplies. It is wonderful to watch students from different grades and classes playing together. The spacious cart holds all our recess gear, and the separate lunch bag is a wonderful bonus. We truly appreciate your thoughtful support. Thank you so much for your amazing generosity and for making our school days brighter!","fullyFundedDate":1786402531461,"projectUrl":"project/ballin-at-recess/10318817/","projectTitle":"Ballin' at Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787784084456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisafrank"},{"teacherId":10387522,"projectId":9964307,"letterContent":"This was my first project funded by DonorsChoose. A colleague of mine recommended that I try the program, and my students and I are still a little bit in shock that we received this donation. \"Guys! Look! Strangers who love supporting schools and kids!\" Your generosity blew us away, and we are thrilled to continue using the POSCA Acrylic Markers again next year.\r\n\r\nThere is a unique excitement that comes with receiving a high-quality, brand-new art supply. My students were so happy the day I introduced this project and shared that we had plenty of markers to go around. In the past, I had let students add small embellishments with a single pack of these acrylic markers. I also had to check them out and back in after a set amount of time to ensure equity in my classroom. Your donation created a sense of creativity that was beautiful to witness as this time constraint and burden of sharing were removed. The expressive nature of this project was unleashed by the abundance of acrylic markers your donation provided.\r\n\r\nI submitted two of my students' Reggie Laurent-inspired paintings to a Juneteenth celebration in our city. The celebration included student artwork, music, poetry readings, and contributions from schools throughout Columbus, Ohio. One of our submissions was chosen, and it looked great on display. This was very encouraging for our school and for the individual student whose work was selected. It will also continue to encourage all of my students to give their best when creating. These markers are very expensive and very nice, and we feel very special to have them in our art room this coming year.","fullyFundedDate":1774106986239,"projectUrl":"project/painting-expressive-lines-inspired-by-re/9964307/","projectTitle":"Painting Expressive Lines inspired by Reggie Laurent","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10387522_orig.png?crop=1657,1657,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786715586679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10387522"},{"teacherId":1398662,"projectId":10189471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful plastic tablecloths! Your generous gift is perfect for our special school celebrations, and they made a huge difference in our classroom.\r\nInstead of a traditional Halloween party, we used your vibrant tablecloths to host a special \"Monster Day!\" The kids absolutely loved the setup. The tablecloths instantly transformed our ordinary classroom into a festive, colorful laboratory for monster-themed crafts, games, and treats.\r\nBeyond making the room look incredibly fun and exciting, your donation was a lifesaver for cleanup. Having durable, easy-to-wipe surfaces meant the students could fully dive into their messy monster projects without any stress.\r\nYour support brings so much joy and color to our learning environment. We are so incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778025934130,"projectUrl":"project/tablecloths-for-celebrations/10189471/","projectTitle":"Tablecloths for Celebrations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787784084456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisafrank"},{"teacherId":1398662,"projectId":10207187,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! The giant floor puzzles and animal tiles sets have brought so much joy to our classroom. My students love working together to solve the large puzzles, building great teamwork and spatial skills. The dinosaur and arctic magnetic sets have sparked endless creativity and critical thinking as they build unique structures. These engaging resources make learning collaborative and fun. Thank you for investing in our classroom community and inspiring our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1779045201023,"projectUrl":"project/whos-up-for-a-puzzle/10207187/","projectTitle":"Who's Up For a Puzzle?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787784084456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisafrank"},{"teacherId":1398662,"projectId":10208174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with mini animal LEGOs, kinetic sand, and Playmobil set! Your generosity is giving my students hands-on opportunities to build creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, practice problem-solving, and engage in imaginative play. These materials help create a classroom where learning is active, collaborative, and fun. My students are always excited to explore, create, and learn through play-based activities. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1778258181643,"projectUrl":"project/playing-learning/10208174/","projectTitle":"Playing = Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787784084456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisafrank"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63778","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":902,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":90,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"45.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":63778,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Columbus Africentric EC K12 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Columbus Africentric EC K12","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/columbus-city-school-district/columbus-africentric-elementary-school/63778"}