{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Coral Academy of Science Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":47.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9208391,"projectId":10029248,"letterContent":"These mannequins are awesome. I don't know how to explain how cool it is to have these for our Drawing classes AND our sculpture classes as well.\r\nThe children were so happy to see the boxes arrive!\r\nI am sorry I didn't get this letter to you sooner. It has been a hectic year personally and professionally but I want you all to know that we truly appreciate your kindness and donations.\r\nThese mannequins seem t be made from great materials and seem good quality. I am sure we will have these around in the studio for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1771041299889,"projectUrl":"project/mannequins-by-march/10029248/","projectTitle":"Mannequins by March","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Flynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9208391_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x162,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693429482463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208391"},{"teacherId":9208391,"projectId":10033197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations. \r\nI apologize for not getting this out to you sooner. Our sculpture unit was awesome this year with all of our new supplies. tHE SMILES ON THEIR FACES WERE CONTAGIOUS.\r\nStudents were very excited when we opened the bxes together and found all of our donATED GIFTS TO THE studio! yOUR KINDNESS IS VERY APPRECIATED.\r\nThese supplies worked out great for this semester and there are plenty of resources to keep us prepped for part of our next semester as well!\r\nYour kindness is so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1771041299875,"projectUrl":"project/help-restock-our-sculpture-unit/10033197/","projectTitle":"Help Restock Our Sculpture Unit","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Flynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9208391_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x162,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693429482463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208391"},{"teacherId":8168179,"projectId":10160581,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation, my students are begging me to let them read! The books that were sent to my class range from fantasy, to sports memoirs, to realistic fiction! They can't put them down and ask to bring them home. For struggling readers, that is a huge deal that these students are so excited to read any books.\r\n \r\nMy classes consist of students with dyslexia, English Language learners or both. A lot of them, by the time they get to 6th and 7th grade have stopped trying and don't care about reading, books or school. My job is not only to help them learn to read, understand english topics, but also just to build their confidence and hopefully one day help them love reading. As someone who also has dyslexia, but have found a love of reading, I know how important my classroom is to these students to instill this love for reading that extends to the rest of their lives. \r\n\r\nThese books help so much!! They look forward to our reading days, and actually read. They share their favorite parts with each other, re-read and truly enjoy these books! My gratitude is endless and I cannot put enough words to express my thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1778070459298,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-and-graphic-memoirs-for-s/10160581/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels and Graphic Memoirs for Struggling Middle School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8168179_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778783377173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8168179"},{"teacherId":8168179,"projectId":10122112,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation, my students are begging me to let them read! The books that were sent to my class range from fantasy, to sports memoirs, to realistic fiction! They can't put them down and ask to bring them home. For struggling readers, that is a huge deal that these students are so excited to read any books. \r\n\r\nMy classes consist of students with dyslexia, English Language learners or both. A lot of them, by the time they get to 6th and 7th grade have stopped trying and don't care about reading, books or school. My job is not only to help them learn to read, understand english topics, but also just to build their confidence and hopefully one day help them love reading. As someone who also has dyslexia, but have found a love of reading, I know how important my classroom is to these students to instill this love for reading that extends to the rest of their lives. \r\n\r\nThese books help so much!! They look forward to our reading days, and actually read. They share their favorite parts with each other, re-read and truly enjoy these books! My gratitude is endless and I cannot put enough words to express my thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1772386870398,"projectUrl":"project/help-support-my-students-with-incentives/10122112/","projectTitle":"Help Support My Students With Incentives to Improve Their Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8168179_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778783377173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8168179"},{"teacherId":9565524,"projectId":10024764,"letterContent":"The addition of the color printer has made a meaningful difference in how students engage with learning materials. By producing vibrant, visually appealing resources, lessons become more accessible and easier to understand, especially for students who benefit from visual supports. It also improves efficiency in lesson preparation, allowing for the quick creation of high-quality instructional materials such as charts, task cards, and interactive activities. As a result, students are more attentive, motivated, and actively involved during lessons.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new addition is the use of color in their daily learning experiences. Colorful centers, task boxes, and visual aids make activities feel more interactive and enjoyable, which increases participation and enthusiasm. The combination of the color printer and the organized bookshelf creates a classroom environment that feels both engaging and structured, giving students clear access to the materials they need.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, particularly those who are visual and hands-on learners, have responded especially well to this technology. They show greater interest in completing tasks and are more confident when working independently with clearly presented materials. At the same time, the bookshelf supports students who enjoy reading by making books easy to find and select, encouraging regular reading habits and fostering a sense of responsibility for maintaining an organized learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1768669015217,"projectUrl":"project/print-and-organize/10024764/","projectTitle":"Print and Organize","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dequina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565524_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720469021090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565524"},{"teacherId":10404146,"projectId":10019804,"letterContent":"The goal of this project was to create a space that was more welcoming, organized, and intellectually supportive. I believe this project has accomplished that.\r\n\r\nMy students love looking at the new posters around the room, especially the \"Life in the...\" series of posters that describe American life in each decade since the 1900s. Likewise, reviewing before tests and quizzes with my students has never been easier since receiving the individual whiteboards and markers.\r\n\r\nOne of the most helpful things provided through this project was my organizational cart. The biggest problem in the beginning of my first year of teaching was organization of student homework and classwork. With the better organization, my students and I are more on top of things in terms of missing work and handouts.\r\n\r\nThank you to all the donors who helped me make my classroom a lot more like a professional teacher's. I am eternally grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768671362969,"projectUrl":"project/novice-teachers-beginning-a-journey-f/10019804/","projectTitle":"Novice Teacher's Beginning: A Journey for Supplies and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10404146_orig.png?crop=747,747,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768329332415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404146"},{"teacherId":10402288,"projectId":10010215,"letterContent":"The project \"Slavery in Silhouettes\" allowed students to go deeper into the topic of antebellum slavery to express their knowledge and feelings about this injustice. After reading a variety of primary and secondary source materials, students chose how they wanted to represent slavery using black and white. The students were deeply moved by the intentional breaking apart of slave families to prevent escape planning, and the plight of young slaves. By integrating history and art, students were encouraged to be expressive in light of a tragic part of our history.","fullyFundedDate":1768310548230,"projectUrl":"project/experience-history-through-visual-and-pe/10010215/","projectTitle":"Experience History Through Visual and Performing Arts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10402288_orig.jpg?crop=1650,1650,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768174860670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402288"},{"teacherId":10405970,"projectId":10032292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Bridging Cultures.\" Your generosity made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution.\r\n\r\nWith the materials you provided, my students were able to fully engage in our multicultural learning experience. During our project workdays, students used the headphones to comfortably watch cultural videos, listen to music from different countries, and explore traditions from around the world without distractions. This allowed every student to focus, learn at their own pace, and truly connect with the cultures we studied.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were genuinely excited. Many of them immediately asked when we could start using the new resources. Seeing their enthusiasm and curiosity reminded me how powerful access to the right tools can be. The headphones especially helped create a calm and focused learning environment where students felt independent and responsible for their learning.\r\n\r\nUsing these resources, students completed their cultural research projects successfully. They explored different countries, created presentations, and shared what they learned with their classmates. One of the most special moments was watching students proudly present cultural traditions, foods, music, and geography while confidently explaining their research.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing our global learning journey as students compare cultures, discuss global connections, and build empathy and understanding for people around the world. The resources you provided will continue to support future lessons, research activities, and student presentations throughout the year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom became a place where curiosity, respect, and global awareness could grow. Thank you for helping us build bridges between cultures and for investing in our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768722932594,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-cultures/10032292/","projectTitle":"Bridging Cultures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alabas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405970"},{"teacherId":8586255,"projectId":10014626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. All the materials that were donated have been put to good use in the classroom. We have used the materials for various projects, but a current ongoing projects is students creating alebrijes and describing them in Spanish. The materials donated are helping them be creative and allowing them to really add details to their creations. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials that were donated, they were ecstatic! They they were amazed that's people we got a donation that would help our classroom so much. \r\n\r\nOur next steps for my class are to continue doing more fun projects. Students will soon be working on a project that's involves them comparing and contrasting two figures, either characters or real people, in Spanish. Students are excited to continue using all the materials to work on their projects.","fullyFundedDate":1768587728190,"projectUrl":"project/creatively-engaging-with-spanish/10014626/","projectTitle":"Creatively Engaging with Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ceballos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8586255"},{"teacherId":10044440,"projectId":10020348,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible. When the materials arrived, my students were honestly excited, especially about the flexible seating and the hands-on math tools. It made math feel less intimidating and more like something they could actually explore and enjoy.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the manipulatives and STEM kits during small group instruction and math support time. I've seen students who usually struggle start to participate more and explain their thinking with more confidence. The flexible seating and fidgets have also helped students stay focused longer, especially those who need movement while learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are more engaged and willing to try. We're continuing to build their skills step by step, and I'm already seeing growth not just in their understanding, but also in their confidence in math.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768599181654,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-confidence-through-hands-o/10020348/","projectTitle":"Building Math Confidence Through Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CORPUZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10044440_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768326099233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044440"},{"teacherId":9208391,"projectId":10015785,"letterContent":"Oh my gosh! Sorry it took me so long to say thank you. Your donations are so appreciated! Our students have made use of their boards and supplies all year long. We are so blessed to have you as a donor and really can't say thank you enough!!\r\n\r\nStudents have been learning about gesture and contour drawing as well as 1-point, 2-point , and even 3-point perspective this year and have used graphite, charcoal and other mediums as we bring our boards and supplies through the hallways of the school for perspective drawings or going outside and playing hide and seek with intricate scientific renderings of specific plants, shrubs and grasses.\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1768532626729,"projectUrl":"project/draw-me-something-beautiful/10015785/","projectTitle":"Draw Me Something Beautiful!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Flynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9208391_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x162,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693429482463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208391"},{"teacherId":10401247,"projectId":10005040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our PLTW Medical Detectives on Task project. Your generosity has made a real difference in my classroom. Because of your donation, my students are now able to use real blood pressure monitors to collect and analyze data. This has turned our lessons into hands-on experiences where students actively learn instead of just observing. They are practicing how to measure vital signs, recording results, and discussing what those numbers mean for a person's health.\r\n\r\nThis project has greatly improved student engagement and understanding. My students are thinking more critically, working together, and making connections between science concepts and real-life health situations. They are also gaining confidence and becoming more interested in healthcare careers.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, every student now has the opportunity to fully participate. Before your donation, we only had six blood pressure monitors, and only two were functioning. This support has created a more inclusive and meaningful learning environment for all students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible and for investing in my students' future.","fullyFundedDate":1768406232102,"projectUrl":"project/pltw-medical-detectives-on-task/10005040/","projectTitle":"PLTW Medical Detectives on Task","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Oral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401247"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71232","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":588,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.7,"schoolId":71232,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Coral Academy of Science Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Coral Academy of Science Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/coral-academy-of-science-high-school/71232"}