{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Detroit Innovation Academy","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10466637,"letterContent":"Your generous donation will provide my first-grade students with colorful markers, reliable pens, and essential classroom supplies that support learning every day. These materials will help students express their creativity, complete engaging projects, strengthen their writing skills, and proudly share what they have learned.\r\n\r\nHaving dependable supplies readily available means students can focus on learning without worrying about missing materials. Your support will help create a bright, organized, and welcoming classroom where every young learner has the tools needed to participate, create, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1786970246516,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-in-every-color-markers-pe/10466637/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas in Every Color: Markers, Pens & Classroom Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10468979,"letterContent":"Your generous donation will provide my first graders with hands-on literacy and math materials that make learning meaningful, engaging, and fun. Students will use these resources to practice letter sounds, build words and sentences, strengthen number sense, and develop problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nDuring small-group lessons and learning centers, students will have opportunities to explore concepts, work together, and learn through play. These materials will support different learning needs while helping every child become a more confident reader, writer, and mathematician. Your support will turn everyday lessons into exciting learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1787108603193,"projectUrl":"project/sounds-sentences-numbers-hands-on-le/10468979/","projectTitle":"Sounds, Sentences & Numbers: Hands-On Learning for First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10512409,"letterContent":"Your generous donation will open the door to exciting reading adventures for my first-grade students. These books will give children opportunities to explore new places, discover interesting ideas, and use their imaginations—all from our classroom.\r\n\r\nThrough read-alouds, small-group lessons, and independent reading, students will strengthen phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills. Access to engaging books will also help them become more confident, curious, and enthusiastic readers. Most importantly, your support will show my students that reading can take them anywhere!","fullyFundedDate":1788382175080,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-well-read-and-explore/10512409/","projectTitle":"Oh, the Places We’ll Read and Explore!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10512426,"letterContent":"These engaging books will help my first graders build strong reading skills while sparking their curiosity and imagination. Through read-alouds, small-group instruction, and independent reading, students will practice letter sounds, expand their vocabulary, improve comprehension, and develop reading fluency. Most importantly, these books will help children see reading as an exciting adventure while building the confidence needed to become lifelong readers. Thank you once again for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1788382178323,"projectUrl":"project/storytime-adventures-books-sounds-bi/10512426/","projectTitle":"Storytime Adventures: Books, Sounds & Big Imaginations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10512344,"letterContent":"Your generous donation will help my first graders build the social-emotional skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Along with reading, writing, and math, young children are learning to recognize feelings, communicate their needs, solve problems, and develop positive relationships.\r\n\r\nThe SEL books funded by this project will introduce these important ideas through engaging, age-appropriate stories. Students will see relatable characters experience emotions such as frustration, worry, excitement, disappointment, and pride. They will learn that all feelings matter and that there are healthy ways to manage strong emotions.\r\n\r\nDuring read-alouds, morning meetings, and small-group discussions, these books will support meaningful conversations about kindness, empathy, respect, friendship, and problem-solving. Students will practice naming their feelings, listening to others, considering different perspectives, and choosing helpful responses when conflicts arise.\r\n\r\nThis collection will be a resource we can return to throughout the year—whether we are learning to calm down, apologize, welcome a new friend, or handle disappointment. The stories will give students language and strategies they can use at school, at home, and in their communities.\r\n\r\nYour support will help create a classroom where children feel seen, heard, and safe. 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Not only did I receive so many art materials, such as crayons, glue, and scissors (which will be so crucial to my kindergarteners' fine motor development and their creativity), but I received so many books that will keep my students entertained and excited to read throughout the school year!\r\nIn the first two weeks of school, I plan on using the books that were donated to me for nine different social and emotional learning lessons. I will use my read alouds to teach students about respect, courage, compassion, integrity, wisdom, responsibility, and so much more! I cannot wait to share these books and materials with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1783699407299,"projectUrl":"project/brand-new-classroom/10370648/","projectTitle":"Brand New Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bahnsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10546702"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10335122,"letterContent":"Every child has a story to tell, and my first-grade students are learning to share their ideas through writing and creativity. The \"Colorful Creations: Building Literacy Through Art and Writing\" project will provide students with engaging materials that help strengthen their literacy skills while allowing them to express their imagination.\r\n\r\nMany of my students benefit from hands-on learning experiences that make reading and writing exciting. By combining art with literacy, students will create illustrations, write stories, build vocabulary, and develop confidence as young authors.\r\n\r\nThese materials will support daily writing activities, classroom projects, and opportunities for students to see themselves as successful readers and writers. When students can draw, create, and share their ideas, they become more motivated to write and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour support will help create a classroom where creativity and learning come together. These resources will give my students the tools they need to grow as confident writers, creative thinkers, and lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students discover the joy of writing and giving them a chance to let their ideas shine!","fullyFundedDate":1781633491714,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creations-inspiring-young-arti/10335122/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creations: Inspiring Young Artists Through Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10203597,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Pencils, Paper & Possibilities: First Grade in Action! Your generosity has provided my first graders with the essential tools they need to learn, create, and grow every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have access to quality pencils, paper, journals, and classroom supplies that help bring their ideas to life. These materials may seem simple, but they make a tremendous difference in helping young learners build confidence as readers, writers, and thinkers.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I classroom teacher, I see firsthand how important it is for every child to have the resources they need to be successful. Your donation ensures that my students can focus on learning without worrying about whether they have the supplies needed to participate fully in class activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential. Your support is helping create a classroom filled with creativity, curiosity, and endless possibilities. We are truly grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you have made on our learning community.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\nMs. Jamie Young\r\nFirst Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1778073368110,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-paper-possibilities-first-gr/10203597/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Paper & Possibilities: First Grade in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10280515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Stick, Share, and Learn in First Grade!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has provided my students with valuable learning tools that they use every day.\r\n\r\nThe Post-it easel pads and laminating supplies have helped transform our classroom into an interactive learning environment where students can actively participate, collaborate, and share their thinking. These materials allow us to create reusable anchor charts, practice literacy and math skills together, and display student work in ways that encourage engagement and confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my first graders have more opportunities for hands-on learning, meaningful discussions, and visual supports that help strengthen their understanding of new concepts. The excitement on their faces when they contribute ideas to our charts and activities is truly priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your support helps create a classroom where learning is interactive, engaging, and fun. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and commitment to helping young learners succeed.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nMs. Jamie Young\r\nFirst Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1780086018695,"projectUrl":"project/stick-share-and-learn-in-first-grade/10280515/","projectTitle":"Stick, Share, and Learn in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10286918,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Creating Confident Storytellers!\" Your generosity has brought exciting literacy resources into our classroom that are helping my first graders develop a love for reading, listening, and storytelling.\r\n\r\nWith the new Tonies characters and Toniebox, my students are engaged in stories like never before. They eagerly listen to books, retell important events, discuss characters, and build vocabulary through interactive storytelling experiences. These hands-on resources make learning fun while strengthening essential reading and comprehension skills.\r\n\r\nMany of my students learn best when they can hear stories read aloud and interact with engaging materials. Because of your kindness, they now have opportunities to explore books independently, practice listening skills, and gain confidence as readers and storytellers.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a lasting impact on our classroom every day. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them discover the joy of reading and learning.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\nMs. Jamie Young\r\nFirst Grade Teacher\r\nDetroit Innovation Academy","fullyFundedDate":1780616900302,"projectUrl":"project/creating-confident-storytellers/10286918/","projectTitle":"Creating Confident Storytellers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10322973,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Kindness Rocks: Small Stones, Big Hearts!\" Your generosity has given my first-grade students an exciting opportunity to spread kindness throughout our school and community.\r\n\r\nWith the supplies you provided, students will create colorful kindness rocks decorated with encouraging messages, positive words, and cheerful designs. This hands-on project helps children develop creativity while learning the importance of empathy, compassion, and making a positive difference in the lives of others.\r\n\r\nAs students paint and design their rocks, they will engage in meaningful conversations about kindness, friendship, and community. The joy of sharing their creations with others will help them understand that even small acts of kindness can have a big impact.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are learning that they have the power to brighten someone's day and make our world a little kinder. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us inspire young hearts to spread positivity.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMs. Jamie Young\r\nFirst Grade Teacher\r\nDetroit Innovation Academy","fullyFundedDate":1781208314755,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-rocks-small-stones-big-hearts/10322973/","projectTitle":"Kindness Rocks: Small Stones, Big Hearts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":10203600,"letterContent":"Squeeze, Shape, Learn: Play-Doh Power in First Grade Centers!\" will have a lasting impact on my first grade students by providing engaging, hands-on learning experiences that strengthen both academic and developmental skills. 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