{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Crossroads Academy - Central Street","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7636842,"projectId":9369955,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous support of our recent project to add a table and reading nook area to my speech therapy room. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students has made a meaningful and lasting impact.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, my students now have a warm, inviting space that supports both learning and connection. The new table allows small groups to gather comfortably, creating the perfect setting for engaging in speech and language activities. Whether we're playing a language game, working on conversation skills, or practicing new sounds, the space has become a hub for focused and collaborative learning.\r\n\r\nThe reading nook has also been a huge hit! When my students first walked in and saw the fresh, cozy setup, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them commented on how \"cool\" and \"comfy\" it looked, and it's quickly become a favorite spot for practicing reading aloud, storytelling, and relaxing between sessions. It's more than just furniture, it's a space that helps my students feel calm, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just furnish a room, it created a learning environment where students feel valued, capable, and motivated. Thank you for believing in our work and in the potential of every student who walks through our door.","fullyFundedDate":1747841740323,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-supportive-environment-for-co/9369955/","projectTitle":"Creating a Supportive Environment for Communication Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hageman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7636842"},{"teacherId":8840786,"projectId":9302197,"letterContent":"Our students have really been able to take advantage of the enhanced reading nook. It a nice quiet spot to stop and reflect, or read. They use this space to have restorative conversations and solve problems. The bean bags that were purchased from your donations, add to the safe sitting spaces. \r\nStudent's sensory needs are able to be met by having a place to sit that can calm their bodies. The positive energy that student's feel can be seen on their faces. Students are able to come these spaces and reset to change their thinking, and make them ready to learn.\r\nThank you for being a part of growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1746787194932,"projectUrl":"project/nook-of-calm/9302197/","projectTitle":"Nook of Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8840786_orig.jpg?crop=1014,1014,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673627330874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8840786"},{"teacherId":8949162,"projectId":8971858,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new equipment, my students and I have been using the resources daily to stay active and engaged through fun, energetic play. We've brought back some classic games like Double Dutch jump rope, giving students a chance to experience the joy of old-school favorites while building coordination, teamwork, and confidence. The materials have made it easy to encourage free play during recess and PE time, creating a space where kids can move, laugh, and learn in ways that are both structured and spontaneous.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was off the charts! They rushed to grab their favorite items before I even had the chance to explain how we'd be using everything. Their energy and enthusiasm showed just how much these resources meant to them. Thanks to your generous support, you've given my students more than just equipment—you've given them new reasons to smile, stay active, and connect with each other in positive, healthy ways. Your contribution has truly made a lasting impact in our classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1734549814713,"projectUrl":"project/old-physical-education-equipment-needs-a/8971858/","projectTitle":"Old Physical Education Equipment Needs a Retirement Plan","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8949162_orig.jpg?crop=1782,1783,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691032036175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trissihardin"},{"teacherId":10045632,"projectId":9384343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of novels to our classroom! Because of your gift, my students now have the opportunity to experience rich, complete stories that spark curiosity and deepen their love for reading. When we read whole novels together, we go far beyond just decoding words on a page. We learn how to analyze characters, trace themes across chapters, and build the stamina it takes to finish a book from start to finish. These are skills that not only strengthen literacy but also prepare students to think critically and empathetically in the world around them.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks like lively discussions, thoughtful written reflections, and students making real-world connections to what they've read. Already, the excitement is evident. Students are leaning in during read-alouds, eagerly predicting what might happen next, and even asking if we can read \"just one more chapter\" before moving on. That kind of joy for learning is exactly what your donation makes possible.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly helped bring reading to life in our classroom. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making it possible for us to build not just stronger readers, but a community of young people who see themselves as capable and connected through the power of books.","fullyFundedDate":1753109949352,"projectUrl":"project/books-needed/9384343/","projectTitle":"Books Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Artale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045632"},{"teacherId":3452100,"projectId":9211422,"letterContent":"our scholars are always grateful for you love and care throughout the school year. As the school year winded down last year our scholars were still in full swing with learning and growing. your donations allowed them the celebratory items they loved the most at the end of a big year. Thank you so much for stepping up and wrapping around our learning community. It means so much to us.\r\n\r\nEach scholar was able to take home a gift bag of amazing treats and trinkets. We gave the bags to them the day before the last day during our final Tea Party! What a great way to celebrate their hard work during the MAP test and all year!","fullyFundedDate":1746625734410,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-nwea-and-map-hooray/9211422/","projectTitle":"Prizes for NWEA and MAP, Hooray!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. CJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3452100_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566602524614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cjpace"},{"teacherId":3452100,"projectId":9567048,"letterContent":"My scholars were so excited to see all of the snacks roll in this week! Thank you so much for you care and help in making sure our scholars have all the snacks they need. With your donations our scholars now have many choices in the of their choosing for the day. \r\nAs a Special Education classroom many of our scholars are absolutely food driven. Have a few options in sweet, salty and even sour helps give the not just something to eat, but the sensory input many of them look for in food. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755896316526,"projectUrl":"project/munch-time/9567048/","projectTitle":"Munch Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. CJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3452100_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566602524614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cjpace"},{"teacherId":2255658,"projectId":8875762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students will be so excited to have these learning games in their daily learning stations. The learning games and activities will help students improve their reading, language, and math skills while also have fun. These games and activities will also give my students the ability to work in a collaborative learning environment that will also help them to be collaborative as they move forward in their future learning years.\r\n\r\nThese games will not only have a positive impact on my student's learning this year, but they will have a positive impact for my students for many years to come. Thank you again for your continued support. You are truly making a difference for our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1735619080911,"projectUrl":"project/station-rotation-games-and-activities/8875762/","projectTitle":"Station Rotation Games and Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2255658"},{"teacherId":3452100,"projectId":9069843,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support and donations for our SPED Classroom! My scholars were so excited when the new markers came in! They love to draw and create, but struggled to keep up with all of the pieces and parts to the markers. The clinker markers allow them to be creative time and time again without worrying about the lids. We are so honored to have a team of donors always ready to help us be great. Your dedication to education and providing for our community is what helps the year go by so much smoother.","fullyFundedDate":1738954357318,"projectUrl":"project/the-world-is-a-rainbow-of-creativity/9069843/","projectTitle":"The World is a Rainbow of Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. CJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3452100_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566602524614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cjpace"},{"teacherId":3452100,"projectId":9005454,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your support of our scholars at Crossroads Academy Central Street. Our scholars we so excited when the saw the many boxes of their favorite snacks and treats arrive. They sorted and restocked our snack cabinet. They even made new labels for things that needed it. Your donation made snack time enjoyable and easy.\r\nWe again thank you for helping our community and being a part of the Crossroads way! This school year would not be as successful without you and you continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1736958165382,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-snack-time/9005454/","projectTitle":"Snack Time, Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. CJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3452100_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566602524614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cjpace"},{"teacherId":2255658,"projectId":8875704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Socktober project. Each year we strive to give back to our community in a way that benefits others. Our Socktober project provided socks to one of our local missions so socks could be given to those in need. Not only did we meet our goal of collecting 500 socks in our school community, but with our added donations from DonorsChoose we were able to double our impact. \r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity truly helped support our project and our community. Thank you so much for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1731527368375,"projectUrl":"project/its-socktober/8875704/","projectTitle":"It's Socktober!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2255658"},{"teacherId":3543559,"projectId":8228877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your extremely generous donations to our second grade classroom community. Our students have been able to have a healthy snack daily. This is tremendously important for our students due to our longer school day. We are in school an extra hour everyday to service the needs of our students. During this extra hour we are targeting the instruction to fill holes and gaps in learning due to various circumstances. While our students are being taught the necessary skills to access on grade level material they get a hungry. A healthy snack fuels them to continue the work! Thank you for helping us to meet the needs of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1715365758040,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-last/8228877/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Last","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pope","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3543559_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684511902224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3543559"},{"teacherId":8840786,"projectId":8794992,"letterContent":"Your donations have given my students more space to spread out and regulate their emotions. The hard tile floor has been covered. 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