{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts","outOfStateSupporters":53.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10413792,"projectId":10576841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Classroom Technology and Supplies project. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my Algebra 2 classroom. Having dependable classroom technology and supplies allows me to prepare materials more efficiently and give my students greater access to guided notes, practice activities, review materials, and visual examples. In Algebra 2, many concepts become much easier for students to understand when they can actually see graphs, transformations, and problem-solving steps modeled clearly instead of only reading about them.\r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoy when technology makes our lessons more interactive and visual. It has helped me create learning experiences where students can participate, discuss their thinking, and see mathematics come to life. Students who may normally hesitate to participate have more opportunities to follow along, make connections, and build confidence in their mathematical abilities. Having these resources also helps me support students with different learning needs by giving them multiple ways to access the same concept.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and our classroom. Your support goes far beyond providing supplies and technology—it helps create an environment where students feel prepared, supported, and encouraged to keep learning. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for helping my students have the resources they need to succeed in Algebra 2 and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1788642622983,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-technology-and-supplies/10576841/","projectTitle":"Classroom Technology and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Enterina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413792_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768949904146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413792"},{"teacherId":8145350,"projectId":10555270,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding the anatomy coloring books, the Vyper 3 roller, and the Hypervolt Go 3 for my health classes.\r\n\r\nThe difference showed up on day one. Students spent the first part of class coloring and labeling the muscular system, and then I handed them the roller and asked them to find the same muscles on themselves. That's the moment I'm always chasing — when the body stops being a picture in a book and becomes something they recognize as their own.\r\n\r\nThe coloring books turned out to be the piece that makes the rest work. Students who could not have named a hamstring in September can now point to one on the page and on their own leg. And the Hypervolt lets them compare what broad pressure feels like against what targeted percussion feels like on the same muscle.\r\n\r\nThese materials will serve my ninth through twelfth graders for years. Thank you for making health class something my students participate in instead of something they sit through.","fullyFundedDate":1788455421657,"projectUrl":"project/feeling-anatomy-hands-on-health-class/10555270/","projectTitle":"Feeling Anatomy: Hands-On Health Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8145350"},{"teacherId":9355450,"projectId":10246705,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in the way my students learn and engage with music every day. The new educational posters have transformed our choir room into a more visually engaging learning environment. Students now have musical concepts, vocabulary, theory, and vocal technique displayed around them as constant visual references. Instead of relying solely on verbal explanations or notes on the board, students can look around the room for reminders and connections while they are rehearsing and learning.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been seeing the classroom transformed with resources that make the space feel intentional, cohesive, and truly designed for musicians. The posters have sparked conversations about musical concepts and give students something they can reference independently when they have questions.\r\n\r\nThe new worksheets have also expanded how students interact with music beyond simply singing it. Music theory worksheets help reinforce their music literacy skills, while music analysis activities encourage them to think more deeply about the pieces they perform, including how musical choices connect to text and meaning. Self-assessment resources give students opportunities to reflect on their own progress, identify areas for growth, and take greater ownership of their development as musicians.\r\n\r\nFor students who learn best through visual resources or benefit from having information available as a reference, these materials have been especially valuable. Most importantly, the project has helped create a classroom where students are surrounded by reminders that they are not just singers, but developing musicians who are learning to think critically, independently, and creatively.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this possible and for investing in my students' musical education!","fullyFundedDate":1778730800923,"projectUrl":"project/from-page-to-performance/10246705/","projectTitle":"From Page to Performance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Groberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9355450_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700637913982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355450"},{"teacherId":7945728,"projectId":10185060,"letterContent":"When the package arrived, my students were full of curiosity watching me unbox the new planner, crisp binders, dividers, and sheet protectors. Even though these tools were meant for my teacher workspace, the kids immediately picked up on the excitement. One student saw me filing our upcoming unit plans into color-coded sections and remarked, \"You look like you're preparing for a big mission!\" They love seeing a structured setup on my desk because it signals to them that our day is going to run smoothly and predictably.\r\n\r\nHaving my lesson plans, master answer keys, and differentiated resources organized in sheet protectors across designated unit binders has completely transformed our daily flow. Recently, during our small-group instruction rotations, I didn't lose a single minute hunting through paper piles for targeted reading passages or graphic organizers. When one group mastered a concept faster than expected, I flipped right to my binder's tabbed extension activities and pulled out the next challenge in seconds—keeping their learning momentum going without missing a beat.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are launching our next big research unit, and having my lesson planner integrated with these organized binder systems has made long-term pacing seamless. I can map out whole-class lessons weeks in advance while ensuring every supporting material is prepped and protected for easy access. Your generosity gave me the gift of time and clarity, which directly translates into a more focused, calm, and productive learning environment for my students every single day. Thank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778870025884,"projectUrl":"project/precision-planning-for-physics/10185060/","projectTitle":"Precision Planning for Physics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7945728"},{"teacherId":6262958,"projectId":8019708,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to allow us to use stencils with Clay. When most people think about Ceramics, they don't think about the surface decorations. We got to utilize a number of different ways of decorating the Clay surfaces. Students enjoyed the experimentation and were very creative in the way they use glazes and stencils.\r\n\r\nIt was a wonderful project. All students were engaged and learning, and had their hands into the materials. I really enjoy giving the students a chance to work with materials. They normally wouldn't be able work with clay at home. I think I have helped create lifelong learners, especially when it comes to using Ceramics.","fullyFundedDate":1699795776706,"projectUrl":"project/stencils-and-ceramics/8019708/","projectTitle":"Stencils and Ceramics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alpha Nash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6262958_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550076281689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6262958"},{"teacherId":8183196,"projectId":8091785,"letterContent":"The new resources have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom! My students are using them to explore, create, and learn in ways that feel much more hands-on and engaging. One of my favorite moments was watching my students work together on a classroom project using the new materials. They were excited to share ideas, help one another, and take pride in what they were creating.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new resources, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to touch, explore, and begin using everything right away. For many of them, having access to these materials made the learning experience feel more real and gave them new opportunities to express their creativity and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students these opportunities. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students can be active participants in their learning rather than simply reading or listening. We are continuing to build on what we started, and our next steps are to use these resources to deepen our current lesson, complete our projects, and share what we have learned with our classmates. I am so grateful that you chose to invest in my students and help make these learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1702661931749,"projectUrl":"project/organization-in-biology/8091785/","projectTitle":"Organization in Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8183196"},{"teacherId":10413792,"projectId":10064377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom. When the new copier machine table and bladeless fan arrived, my students were immediately curious and thrilled to see our room get an upgrade. The bladeless fan has been a vital addition to our daily routine, keeping the air circulating quietly and ensuring the room stays at a comfortable temperature without producing distracting noise during our lessons.\r\n\r\nThe copier machine table has completely streamlined our classroom workflow. We are currently using it as a centralized hub for all our document organization, printing, and copying needs. Instead of having papers and materials scattered across multiple desks, my students now have a dedicated, sturdy station to collect their assignments. During a recent collaborative group project, students were able to independently use the station to gather their research packets and rubrics, which kept the lesson moving smoothly.\r\n\r\nHaving a more comfortable and organized environment allows us to focus entirely on our curriculum. Our next step is to begin a comprehensive research and writing unit. Because we now have a highly organized station for printing and managing multiple drafts, students will be able to manage their portfolios efficiently and focus on refining their writing skills.","fullyFundedDate":1779917197751,"projectUrl":"project/mini-fridge-and-table/10064377/","projectTitle":"Mini Fridge and Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Enterina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413792_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768949904146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413792"},{"teacherId":9882468,"projectId":10464341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Printer for my Geometry Class\" project! Your generosity will help provide my students with clear, engaging, and colorful learning materials, including diagrams, worksheets, activities, and study guides. Geometry is a visual subject, and having a reliable printer will make our lessons more meaningful and accessible.\r\n\r\nYour support is more than a donation—it is an investment in my students' learning and success. Thank you for believing in them and helping us keep the fire of learning burning!","fullyFundedDate":1787144675633,"projectUrl":"project/printer-for-my-geometry-class/10464341/","projectTitle":"Printer for my Geometry Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rage Roble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9882468_orig.jpg?crop=1226,1226,x287,y1076&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768802653856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9882468"},{"teacherId":4668573,"projectId":10013069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our students and our mariachi program at Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts. The technology provided through this project has made a meaningful difference in the way our students learn, rehearse, and grow as musicians. In a music classroom, technology is much more than an added convenience—it gives students immediate access to tools that help them listen critically, practice independently, review musical concepts, and receive feedback. These resources allow us to create a more engaging learning environment while giving students opportunities to take greater ownership of their musical development.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for our students has been having access to technology that supports the way they learn today. Students can hear musical examples, work with instructional materials, review difficult passages, and better understand how their individual part fits within the entire ensemble. This is especially valuable in mariachi, where students are developing instrumental technique, singing, music reading, memorization, ensemble skills, and performance abilities at the same time. Having these additional tools available allows students to reinforce what they learn during class and gives them another way to experience and understand the music.\r\n\r\nWe have especially enjoyed seeing students who may be hesitant to participate at first become more engaged when technology is incorporated into instruction. Some students learn best when they can hear or see something demonstrated and then work through it at their own pace. Giving them those opportunities helps build confidence, independence, and curiosity. Your generosity has provided our students with resources that extend far beyond a single lesson or school year. You are helping us give young musicians the tools they need to succeed, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in their education and in the future of our mariachi program.","fullyFundedDate":1770818416039,"projectUrl":"project/helping-student-musicians-see-hear-and/10013069/","projectTitle":"Helping Student Musicians See, Hear, and Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4668573_orig.png?crop=175,175,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788213004494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4668573"},{"teacherId":4668573,"projectId":8023729,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our mariachi program. The technology provided through this project has made a meaningful difference in the way our students learn, practice, and grow as musicians. In a music classroom, technology gives students the opportunity to hear music more clearly, study professional-quality examples, record and evaluate their own performances, and receive immediate feedback. It has also allowed us to make rehearsals more efficient and engaging, giving our students tools that help connect traditional mariachi music with the technology they use in their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for our students has been having access to equipment and technology that makes their classroom experience feel more like a professional music environment. Students are excited when they can hear the improvement in their own playing and see how the skills they develop in class connect to real-world music performance and production. Some students who may be quieter or less confident during rehearsal have especially benefited from being able to listen back to their performances, identify areas for improvement, and take greater ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support shows our students that people outside of our classroom believe in them and value what they are accomplishing. Mariachi provides our students with opportunities to develop musicianship, discipline, teamwork, leadership, confidence, and pride in the music they perform. Providing them with high-quality resources helps us maintain high expectations while giving students the tools they need to meet those expectations. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us provide them with experiences and resources that will continue to impact them long after they leave our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1700982174248,"projectUrl":"project/melodies-in-motion-mariachi-tech-tools/8023729/","projectTitle":"Melodies in Motion: Mariachi Tech Tools for Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4668573_orig.png?crop=175,175,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788213004494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4668573"},{"teacherId":1833493,"projectId":10015821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our students and our mariachi program at Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts. The technology provided through this project has made a meaningful difference in the way our students learn, rehearse, and grow as musicians. In a music classroom, technology is much more than an added convenience—it gives students immediate access to tools that help them listen critically, practice independently, review musical concepts, and receive feedback. These resources allow us to create a more engaging learning environment while giving students opportunities to take greater ownership of their musical development.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for our students has been having access to technology that supports the way they learn today. Students can hear musical examples, work with instructional materials, review difficult passages, and better understand how their individual part fits within the entire ensemble. This is especially valuable in mariachi, where students are developing instrumental technique, singing, music reading, memorization, ensemble skills, and performance abilities at the same time. Having these additional tools available allows students to reinforce what they learn during class and gives them another way to experience and understand the music.\r\n\r\nWe have especially enjoyed seeing students who may be hesitant to participate at first become more engaged when technology is incorporated into instruction. Some students learn best when they can hear or see something demonstrated and then work through it at their own pace. Giving them those opportunities helps build confidence, independence, and curiosity. Your generosity has provided our students with resources that extend far beyond a single lesson or school year. You are helping us give young musicians the tools they need to succeed, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in their education and in the future of our mariachi program.","fullyFundedDate":1770145131613,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-deserves-a-front-row-seat/10015821/","projectTitle":"Every Student Deserves a Front-Row Seat in Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1833493_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788281946820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1833493"},{"teacherId":1833493,"projectId":8068724,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our mariachi program. The technology provided through this project has made a meaningful difference in the way our students learn, practice, and grow as musicians. In a music classroom, technology gives students the opportunity to hear music more clearly, study professional-quality examples, record and evaluate their own performances, and receive immediate feedback. It has also allowed us to make rehearsals more efficient and engaging, giving our students tools that help connect traditional mariachi music with the technology they use in their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for our students has been having access to equipment and technology that makes their classroom experience feel more like a professional music environment. Students are excited when they can hear the improvement in their own playing and see how the skills they develop in class connect to real-world music performance and production. 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