{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Doral Academy - Fire Mesa","outOfStateSupporters":21.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8838017,"projectId":10273704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help and support in funding this project. The items have arrived this week after months of anticipation. I couldn't wait to unwrap the boxes. The paper organizer is making our lives so much easier and saving cabinet storage space. We put up the file organizers yesterday, and the middle schoolers were so excited to get their new cubby in class today. The Chomp saw is here and ready for use on our first 3D project, which will be a cardboard pie for Thanksgiving. The oil paints have come in, and I am so excited to use oils for the first time in a school setting, since that is my medium of choice in my home practice. The paper cutter should be coming next week, which will be the icing on the cake. Thank you so much for your support of this project; it really helped the art room and the students.","fullyFundedDate":1778430200216,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-upgrade/10273704/","projectTitle":"Art Room Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohenschuh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8838017_orig.jpg?crop=1438,1438,x81,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715098223645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838017"},{"teacherId":9349855,"projectId":10572051,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your generosity in fully funding our DonorsChoose project! Thanks to your kindness, our counselor's office is officially equipped with the fidgets, games, and books our students need to thrive.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, a student dealing with anxiety now has a tactile tool to help them ground themselves and focus. A child struggling to express their feelings can flip through a book and realize they aren't alone. And students building social skills can pull up a chair to practice teamwork and self-regulation through game-based play. You haven't just provided supplies—you've given our kids a safe space tailored to every way they learn and feel.\r\n\r\nSeeing their faces light up when they explore these new resources has been incredible. Thank you for investing in our students' emotional well-being and showing them that their community believes in them.","fullyFundedDate":1788481756120,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-tools-for-big-emotions-em/10572051/","projectTitle":"Multi-Sensory Tools for Big Emotions: Empowering Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKenrick-Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349855_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767981962657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349855"},{"teacherId":8838017,"projectId":10121918,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to the Clay Day project. The students had so much fun making something out of Clay. Your enthusiasm and support encouraged me to provide this opportunity for the students.\r\n\r\n Kindergartners colored their clay with markers and made a color wheel that was turned into beads for a necklace! First graders made animals seen from above. Second grade made emoji beads. Third grade made birds. 4th grade made miniature food based on pop art. 5th grade made sculptural reliefs! Finally middle school made shoes. The students excitement about doing clay was infectious. I sincerely thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1772342886392,"projectUrl":"project/clay-day/10121918/","projectTitle":"Clay Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohenschuh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8838017_orig.jpg?crop=1438,1438,x81,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715098223645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838017"},{"teacherId":9352210,"projectId":9987308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make this project possible! My students were so excited to see the new materials arrive, especially the books and flexible seating options. We have already begun using the new resources during independent reading, small-group work, and everyday classroom routines. The books are helping students find stories they are genuinely excited to read, while the seating and organizational tools are helping create a classroom that feels comfortable, welcoming, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these materials will support so many different lessons and projects. Students will use the books to practice comprehension, discuss characters and themes, and build stronger reading habits, while the classroom tools will help me create organized, engaging materials that meet their learning needs. I am so grateful for your generosity and for giving my fourth graders resources that will continue making an impact every single day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in my students! 💜","fullyFundedDate":1768230915119,"projectUrl":"project/crafted-with-care-designing-a-classroom/9987308/","projectTitle":"Crafted With Care: Designing a Classroom for Fourth Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eckels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9352210_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768122366818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352210"},{"teacherId":9347418,"projectId":10010038,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom! We have been incorporating them into our daily reading, writing, and learning activities. One special moment was watching students work together during a reading activity and independently choose the materials they needed to help them understand the text. They were excited to share their thinking with their classmates and use the new resources to support their learning. It has been wonderful to see the resources encourage collaboration, creativity, and confidence in my second graders.\r\nheir reactions were priceless! My students were immediately excited and curious when they saw the new materials. They wanted to look at everything and asked questions about when they would get to use them. Some students were especially excited to share the materials with their classmates and get started right away. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded me how meaningful it is for students to have engaging, hands-on resources that make learning exciting.\r\nOur next step is to continue building on the skills we have been practicing in reading and writing. Students are working on taking notes, identifying important information, and using evidence from texts to explain their thinking. We will continue using the new resources as students work independently and with partners to complete reading activities and writing projects. I am excited to see how their confidence and independence continue to grow throughout the year. Thank you so much for helping make these learning experiences possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768311235551,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-to-keep-learning-en/10010038/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials to Keep Learning Engaging and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347418"},{"teacherId":7146870,"projectId":10000715,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing math supplies for my classroom. Your kindness and dedication to education have made a meaningful impact on my students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, the transition into our Art and Integration projects has been smooth and exciting for the students. Having the proper supplies readily available has allowed them to fully engage in hands-on activities, express their creativity, and strengthen their understanding of mathematical concepts in new and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more interactive and inspiring classroom experience. My students are excited to learn, collaborate, and take pride in their work because of the opportunities your donation has provided.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping make learning both engaging and accessible. Your generosity is truly appreciated by both my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1768179720558,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-tools-that-engage-organ/10000715/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion: Tools That Engage, Organize and Empower Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quinones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7146870_orig.png?crop=340,340,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583276994424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7146870"},{"teacherId":5485359,"projectId":10014658,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my Gifted and Talented Education classroom. Your gift will impact 65 GATE students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. We are crazy about robotics.\r\n\r\nLEGO robotics kits are so engaging for students learning how to build and code robots. The lessons are easy to follow, and students learn quickly how to make their robots move. \r\nI used to have to have 3-4 students per robot kit but now I am able to put students in groups of two which give more students a chance to learn how to program the robots.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see the new LEGO SPIKE PRIME kits because they like using the larger hubs in the SPIKE PRIME kits. I use the robots in the fall with an after-school club, and we enter the First LEGO League competition. The competition gives students a chance to interact with other students in the community.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for the donation to purchase more LEGO robotics!","fullyFundedDate":1768443412081,"projectUrl":"project/crazy-about-robotics/10014658/","projectTitle":"Crazy About Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gobora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5485359_orig.jpg?crop=1679,1679,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753109121995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-gobora"},{"teacherId":7532213,"projectId":10007311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful and immediate impact on my students, and I am truly grateful for your kindness. The snacks and prizes you provided have become an important part of our classroom community through our ticket exchange system. Students earn tickets for positive behavior, effort, and responsibility, and being able to \"shop\" for rewards has been incredibly motivating. In a Title I school like ours, many students do not have regular access to treats or small prizes, so your contributions have helped create a more equitable and encouraging environment where all students can feel recognized and celebrated.\r\n\r\nYour support also extended beyond behavior incentives and into our learning experiences. Students were able to use some of the donated supplies to create their own game boards during our arts integration project in March. This hands-on activity allowed them to apply their learning in a creative and engaging way, while also building collaboration and problem-solving skills. Seeing their excitement and pride in their work was truly special. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and for helping to create opportunities that inspire, motivate, and support every student.","fullyFundedDate":1768258394755,"projectUrl":"project/tools-and-incentives-for-student-success/10007311/","projectTitle":"Tools and Incentives for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7532213_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721141953705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hailey-hill"},{"teacherId":1906781,"projectId":10020560,"letterContent":"Your support completely elevated what's possible in our classroom. With the new materials—and especially the demo camera—we've been able to shift from \"watch from a distance\" to \"see every detail up close.\" During live demonstrations, students can now clearly follow brush techniques, clay construction methods, and layering in acrylic painting in real time. It's made a huge difference. Instead of repeating directions or having students crowd around, everyone has a front-row view, and they're actually applying techniques more accurately in their own work. We used this setup right away in a mixed-media unit where students moved between acrylic painting and clay forms, and the quality of their craftsmanship noticeably improved.\r\n\r\nThe students love the demo camera. It sounds simple, but it changed their engagement overnight. They were more focused, asked better questions, and took more risks because they felt confident in what they were trying. The refreshed materials also gave them a reset—better brushes, workable clay, and reliable paint meant fewer frustrations and more time actually creating. That shift matters. It turned what could have been a stop-and-go process into something fluid and exciting.\r\n\r\nNext, we're building on this by pushing into more advanced techniques and longer-form projects. Students are starting to combine acrylic and sculpture into cohesive pieces, thinking more intentionally about composition, texture, and meaning. The demo camera will continue to be a core tool as we move into more complex demonstrations—things that simply wouldn't be effective without that level of visibility. Your donation didn't just replace supplies—it upgraded how students learn, understand, and see themselves growing as artists.","fullyFundedDate":1768606301779,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-art-acrylic-clay-and-live-de/10020560/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Art: Acrylic, Clay, and Live Demonstrations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Felker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1906781_orig.jpg?crop=2479,2479,x393,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694039672563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmfelker"},{"teacherId":1906781,"projectId":9624977,"letterContent":"Your support turned a simple idea into something our students are genuinely proud of. Using the materials you provided, students designed and built life-sized figure sculptures—starting with armatures made from recycled newspaper and wrapping them tightly to form the body. From there, they made creative decisions about posture, proportion, and expression. What started as a pile of plastic wrap and paper became full human forms that now live in our hallways as part of a larger installation. It pushed students to think in three dimensions, problem-solve constantly, and collaborate in a way that doesn't happen with flat artwork.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, there was a mix of confusion and excitement—most of them had never built anything like this before. But once they got started, they were hooked. They kept saying things like, \"Wait, this actually looks like a person,\" and you could see their confidence grow as the forms came together. The moment we installed the figures in the hallway was the payoff—students from all grade levels stopped, stared, and asked how they were made. My students got to experience what it feels like to create something that others notice and talk about.\r\n\r\nNext, we're building on this by transforming the figures into more expressive, finished works. Students are adding surface details, color, and storytelling elements—turning them into characters that communicate ideas, emotions, or social commentary. This project opened the door to sculpture in a way that felt accessible and exciting, and now they're ready to push it further. Your donation didn't just provide supplies—it gave students a chance to take creative risks and see themselves as real artists.","fullyFundedDate":1755831159530,"projectUrl":"project/contemporary-art-packaging-tape-sculpt/9624977/","projectTitle":"Contemporary Art - Packaging Tape Sculptures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Felker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1906781_orig.jpg?crop=2479,2479,x393,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694039672563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmfelker"},{"teacherId":9527546,"projectId":10000746,"letterContent":"Reading in our classroom is an active, engaging, and joyful part of each day. Students participate in a variety of reading experiences, including whole-group lessons, small guided reading groups, and independent reading time. During these moments, you'll see students practicing foundational skills like decoding and fluency, while also building comprehension through discussions, partner work, and responding to texts. We focus on helping students not only learn how to read, but also develop a genuine love for books and storytelling.\r\nThe addition of these new books has made a meaningful impact on our classroom. Students are excited to explore different genres, topics, and characters that reflect their interests. Many eagerly choose books during independent reading time and are more motivated to stay engaged for longer periods. It has been especially rewarding to see students who were previously hesitant about reading become more confident and enthusiastic as they discover stories they connect with.\r\nSeveral students have stood out in their excitement for the new books, often asking for extra reading time or sharing their favorite parts with classmates. They enjoy discussing characters, making predictions, and recommending books to one another. This sense of excitement has helped build a strong reading community in our classroom, where students feel encouraged and inspired to grow as readers. Your generous support has truly made a difference, and we are so grateful for the opportunities these books provide.","fullyFundedDate":1768169337561,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-tools-for-growing-minds/10000746/","projectTitle":"Engaging Tools for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715090746337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msriverateaches"},{"teacherId":8137255,"projectId":10012874,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for contributing to the needs of my students. The paper cutter has come in use weekly with cutting the notes for students to then glue into their notebooks. Students have been so thankful to have so many glue sticks available and not ruined. \r\n\r\nThank you as well for the many pencils and 3x5 flash cards. Students have been using the notecards to show work for their math problems and check them with each other. The laser leveler has been helpful in hanging anchor charts and other informative posters around the room. 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