{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts","outOfStateSupporters":53.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":314865,"projectId":10037518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving us classroom supplies. We have completed units on Lewis Dot Drawings, polarity, electronegativity, and bond character. Teaching is so much easier with colored dry erase pens to show where each electron is coming from and how they particiapte in a shared bond. \r\n\r\nThe students really appreciate illustrations and opportunities to show their understanding with colored markers and construction paper as well. They did very well in this unit and I contribute that success to having the supplies needed to make learning easier for them. \r\n\r\nThank you again for contributing to our classroom success.","fullyFundedDate":1768848427970,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-new-curriculum/10037518/","projectTitle":"Supplies for New Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucariello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp314865_orig.jpg?crop=504,504,x0,y179&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559670390289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gina-lucariello"},{"teacherId":328524,"projectId":10034349,"letterContent":"We had so much fun carving and printing our Lino-cuts! Students got very creative with mixing ink colors, overlapping prints, and collaborating. One of the best parts was being able to trade prints with each other. I even traded my prints with the kids.\r\n\r\nFirst we learned about Japanese Wood Block printing and how it changed artmarking all over the world. Then we began designing our own prints. Students were unsure at first about carving, but once they practiced on an old block, they got the hang of it. We soon began inking and printing the plates, then going back into carving to fix any issues we found. Soon we had an array of colorful prints!\r\n\r\nThanks for this fun expereince!","fullyFundedDate":1768717344078,"projectUrl":"project/powerful-printmakers/10034349/","projectTitle":"Powerful Printmakers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328524_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x121,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590350100597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/328524"},{"teacherId":10412653,"projectId":10041678,"letterContent":"Your generous support has transformed the way my students experience learning in Algebra 1. With the new materials like markers, pencils, scissors, rulers, laminating sheets, and magnetic erasers, boarders design and more, we have been able to engage in more hands-on and interactive lessons. One memorable moment was during a graphing activity where students worked in groups to create and present linear or quadratic models using markers and rulers. They noticed also the classroom was something new because of the boarders design. They were excited to use the fresh supplies, and their enthusiasm was evident as they carefully organized their work and proudly shared their solutions with the class. When students first saw the materials, there was a sense of excitement and appreciation; many expressed how having their own quality supplies made them feel more prepared and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also allowed me to better support collaborative learning and keep our classroom organized and efficient. Laminated materials and magnetic tools have made it easier to model problem-solving strategies on the board, while students follow along and practice with confidence. As we move forward, students will continue applying these tools in upcoming lessons on systems of equations and real-world problem-solving projects, where they will design and present solutions using visual models and precise mathematical work. Your generosity has not only provided essential supplies but has also created opportunities for deeper engagement, stronger collaboration, and meaningful learning experiences in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768804096164,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-math-class/10041678/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bellezas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10412653_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y1224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768801521551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412653"},{"teacherId":10404678,"projectId":10023035,"letterContent":"Your incredible generosity has turned our math wing from a space of quiet lectures into a vibrant laboratory of ideas. With your support, we have successfully equipped 18 classrooms—including both our general education and special education teams—with the essential \"infrastructure of thinking.\" As you look through the attached photos, you won't just see students standing at whiteboards; you'll see our 2,500 young people in Las Vegas reclaiming their mathematical agency. The energy in these rooms has shifted—the vertical surfaces have effectively lowered the \"threat level\" of math, allowing our students to take risks, erase mistakes, and collaborate in ways that were previously impossible at a desk.\r\n\r\nThese materials are doing more than just holding ink; they are facilitating the deep, exploratory learning our students deserve. By using the scaffolds and differentiated tools your funding provided, our teachers are now able to meet every learner exactly where they are. In the pictures, you'll notice random groups of students huddled together, debating strategies and visualizing complex problems in real-time. This student-centered approach ensures that even our most hesitant learners feel supported and capable. We are no longer just teaching formulas; we are coaching thinkers who are excited to show their work to the world—or at least to the rest of the class.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for recognizing the value of this work. In a school as large as ours, it can be a challenge to ensure every student feels seen and heard, but your gift has provided the literal and figurative space for that to happen. Because of you, \"What if we try this?\" has become the most common phrase heard in our hallways. Thank you for being the fuel for our innovation and for helping us build a more inclusive, thoughtful future for our students here in Las Vegas.","fullyFundedDate":1768770983090,"projectUrl":"project/wiping-away-math-anxiety-vertical-and-s/10023035/","projectTitle":"Wiping Away Math Anxiety: Vertical and Student-Centered Learning for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404678"},{"teacherId":9355450,"projectId":9999474,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project, *Sound Check Success*. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in the way my students learn, rehearse, and grow as musicians.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have access to tools that empower them to take ownership of their musical development. With the GoPro camera and stand, they can record and review their rehearsals and performances—an invaluable opportunity to reflect on posture, tone, blend, balance, and overall ensemble skills. This kind of self-assessment builds not only stronger musicianship, but also confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThe addition of a tuning fork is helping students develop stronger pitch matching and aural awareness, while the binders and industrial hole punch are keeping our materials organized and accessible. These seemingly simple tools allow us to maximize rehearsal time and stay focused on what matters most: making music together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping transform everyday rehearsals into intentional, reflective learning experiences. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768576627975,"projectUrl":"project/sound-check-success/9999474/","projectTitle":"Sound Check Success","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":6337781,"projectId":10011327,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your generous donation of folders, crayons, colored pencils, and markers. Your thoughtful contribution provides my students with essential tools that support both their organization and creativity in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese supplies make a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning experiences. With your help, they are better equipped to stay organized, engage in their work, and express themselves through art and classroom activities.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to receive their folders. My students are now able to store their work in the folders. This makes it easier for them to continue working on a project or work that they may need to complete. They also enjoyed using the new markers, crayons and colored pencils. They made conjugation flowers . They used the markers to trace their writing to make their flowers more colorful. \r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your support and your commitment to helping my students succeed. Your generosity positively impacts our school community, and I deeply appreciate your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your valuable contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1768408208344,"projectUrl":"project/arts-integration-projects-and-assignmen/10011327/","projectTitle":"Arts Integration Projects and Assignments for Spanish 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6337781"},{"teacherId":10399575,"projectId":10003946,"letterContent":"We sincerely appreciate the materials you provided. My students were delighted and excited to use them as they worked on their landform model projects. Having these resources made a significant difference—they were fully engaged and motivated to complete their tasks.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. They eagerly began planning, brainstorming creative ideas, and collaborating to produce high-quality projects. It was truly rewarding to see their enthusiasm translate into outputs that exceeded our expectations.\r\n\r\nThis success would not have been possible without your generous donation. We feel incredibly fortunate and grateful for your support, which has greatly enriched our students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768575519388,"projectUrl":"project/a-fun-way-to-discover-science-through-a/10003946/","projectTitle":"A Fun way to Discover Science: Through Arts and Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pabilona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399575_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y471&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768287575038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399575"},{"teacherId":10399616,"projectId":10037459,"letterContent":"The integration of an iPad and classroom markers has significantly transformed my teaching and students' learning experiences. The iPad serves as a dynamic instructional tool, allowing me to present interactive lessons, model problem-solving in real time, and quickly access digital resources. Using apps like Desmos and GeoGebra, I can visually demonstrate geometric concepts, transformations, and algebraic relationships, helping students make deeper conceptual connections. The ability to annotate directly on the screen and project solutions enhances clarity and keeps students engaged.\r\n\r\nClassroom markers, particularly when used with whiteboards, foster collaboration and active participation. Students work in groups to solve problems, explain their reasoning, and revise their thinking in real time. This hands-on approach promotes mathematical discourse, immediate feedback, and a growth mindset, as mistakes can be easily corrected. The combination of digital and tactile tools creates a balanced learning environment that supports diverse learning styles, increases student engagement, and encourages ownership of learning. Ultimately, these tools have led to improved understanding, greater student confidence, and a more interactive and responsive classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1768754166116,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-geometry-to-life/10037459/","projectTitle":"Drawing Geometry to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399616"},{"teacherId":3229758,"projectId":10011087,"letterContent":"Our English Language Learners have experienced incredible growth and confidence thanks to the donated headphones, and the impact has truly been inspiring to witness. While many of our donors may use headphones at home for entertainment, in our classroom they are powerful learning tools that support language development in very intentional ways.\r\n\r\nWith these headphones, students are able to clearly hear pronunciation, tone, and sentence structure during listening activities. They can pause, replay, and practice as many times as needed—something that is essential for language acquisition. This has allowed students to work at their own pace, removing the pressure of \"keeping up\" and replacing it with meaningful, focused practice. As a result, we've seen significant improvement in both speaking and writing skills across our English learners.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been in student engagement and confidence. Students are eager to put on their headphones and dive into learning. They love being able to record their voices, listen back, and try again—it has turned practice into something interactive and empowering. What once felt intimidating now feels achievable and even fun!\r\n\r\nWe've seen students who were previously hesitant to speak begin to participate more openly in class discussions. Some now volunteer to share their ideas after practicing with their headphones, and others are taking more risks in their writing—using new vocabulary, forming complete sentences, and expressing their thoughts more clearly than ever before. The growth has been both academic and personal.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have done more than support instruction—they have helped amplify student voice, build confidence, and create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment. We are so grateful for this donation, as it continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769177563898,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-student-voices-for-academic-s/10011087/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Student Voices for Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3229758_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473809222505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3229758"},{"teacherId":320121,"projectId":10007202,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Music Is Better in Tune! Your generosity has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students and our rehearsal environment. The resources you provided have become part of our daily routine, not just as tools, but as a way to shift how students listen, respond, and take ownership of their sound.\r\n\r\nIn our ensemble rehearsals, we are using these tools to build stronger intonation awareness and independence. Instead of relying solely on me to correct pitch, students are actively engaging in the process, matching drones, adjusting within chords, and having conversations about balance and tuning. One of the most powerful moments came during a full ensemble rehearsal when a section stopped on their own, identified a tuning issue, and fixed it together without prompting. That is exactly the kind of musical independence we are working toward. When the materials first arrived, students were genuinely excited, they immediately wanted to try them out, and there was a noticeable shift in focus and engagement. It made the abstract concept of \"being in tune\" something tangible and achievable.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources are helping us take the next step in our current work: developing a more refined ensemble sound across all groups in our program. We are applying these skills directly to our festival and performance repertoire, where students are now more aware of their role within the ensemble and how their individual pitch and tone contribute to the larger musical texture. My goal is for students to leave my program not just as performers, but as independent musicians who can listen, adjust, and collaborate at a high level. Your support is helping make that possible every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768186407573,"projectUrl":"project/music-is-better-in-tune/10007202/","projectTitle":"Music Is Better in Tune!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lowry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp320121_orig.jpg?crop=1346,1346,x485,y868&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699135079944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/delsolband"},{"teacherId":9847025,"projectId":10003600,"letterContent":"It will be amazing to give these art supplies to our Visual Art students so that they can organize and transport their art and supplies safely!!! These art kits and art drawing boards are amazing and we can not wait to begin using them for our art creations! Thank you so much for your kind support in allowing our young Visual Art students the chance to be as successful as they possibly can. These art supplies will definitely be a big help and a strong moral boost for these students to grow their passion in visual art!!!","fullyFundedDate":1768177698952,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-supplies-for-our-young-talented/10003600/","projectTitle":"Drawing Supplies For Our Young Talented Artists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Heide","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847025"},{"teacherId":7945728,"projectId":9992398,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been buzzing with energy thanks to your incredible generosity! We have been putting these new resources to work immediately to tackle one of the most challenging parts of the curriculum: the AP Physics Free Response Questions. My students used the materials to \"deconstruct\" complex exam questions, mapping out their step-by-step solutions on large-scale posters. By visualizing the connection between physical laws—like Newton's Second Law and the Conservation of Energy—and the required written justifications, they've turned abstract test prep into a collaborative, hands-on masterclass.\r\n\r\nThe reaction from the students when the materials arrived was one of pure excitement. In a high-stakes AP course, the atmosphere can sometimes feel tense, but seeing the vibrant new supplies made the students feel truly invested in. One student remarked that having the space to \"write big\" on the posters helped them see the links between different parts of a multi-step problem that they usually miss on a small sheet of notebook paper. It's amazing how much a fresh set of high-quality supplies can transform a rigorous study session into a moment of genuine pride.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these posters are now serving as a permanent \"Strategy Wall\" in our classroom. Our next step is to conduct a peer-review session where students use the posters to critique each other's justifications and refine their scientific argumentation skills. As we approach the AP exam season, these student-created resources will be the primary tools we use for review, ensuring every student feels ready to face the exam with confidence. 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