{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Germain Academy Academic Achieve","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8323184,"projectId":10213283,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Balance, Move, Grow!\" project! Because of your generosity, my students have had exciting opportunities to strengthen their balance, coordination, motor planning, and body awareness through movement-based activities. When the materials arrived, the students were immediately excited to explore them. They eagerly practiced balancing, jumping, and moving through obstacle courses while encouraging one another and celebrating their successes. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they mastered new skills and challenged themselves in a fun and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThese resources have quickly become a valuable part of our daily routine. We use them during outdoor activities and structured motor skill lessons. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to complete a balance course, cheering for their classmates and demonstrating perseverance when tasks became challenging. The materials have helped students improve not only their physical skills but also their ability to follow directions, take turns, and regulate their bodies throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, we will incorporate these resources into new activities that promote teamwork, problem-solving, and healthy movement habits. My students will continue building strength, coordination, and self-confidence while having fun and staying active. Thank you for making these meaningful learning experiences possible. Your generosity has had a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778597188041,"projectUrl":"project/balance-move-grow/10213283/","projectTitle":"Balance, Move, Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8323184_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x316,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644297932707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8323184"},{"teacherId":8837483,"projectId":9727743,"letterContent":"In my classroom, technology is used to support both academic learning and students' well being. The iPads and Apple Pencil allow students to engage in STEM learning through coding, research, digital writing, and creative design. Students can model math thinking, annotate texts, and design projects that show their understanding in a hands on way. Laminating sheets and printer toner allow us to create durable STEM task cards, directions, and student work displays that can be reused throughout the year. Together, these tools help students stay organized, focused, and confident as they work independently or in small groups.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this technology is how interactive and creative it feels. Using the Apple Pencil makes learning more engaging and helps students slow down and focus on their thinking. Many students enjoy being able to design, draw, and problem solve digitally rather than only using paper and pencil. The combination of technology with calming supports like privacy shields, timers, feelings bean bags, and sensory bottles helps students manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and maintain attention during independent work or testing.\r\n\r\nThis technology has been especially impactful for students who struggle with focus, confidence, or self-regulation. Students who are hesitant writers feel more comfortable revising their work digitally, while students who need structure benefit from clear routines supported by timers and visual tools. I have seen students become more motivated and engaged when they feel both emotionally supported and excited about learning. With these materials, students learn that success in STEM requires not only creativity and problem-solving, but also focus, and patience.","fullyFundedDate":1760712849106,"projectUrl":"project/building-focus-and-creativity-in-4th-gra/9727743/","projectTitle":"Building Focus and Creativity in 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837483_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697385680694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837483"},{"teacherId":178237,"projectId":9541733,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity towards this project. Your donations allowed our students to use the crossword puzzle books, hidden pictures, dot to dot activities and doodle notebooks to enjoy their time spent with friends and families.\r\n\r\nMany families sent pictures sharing positive attitude and their grateful hearts replacing screen time on phones and iPad games during family outings. I had many feedbacks on what a great idea it was in giving children fun, problem solving activities to engage in during waiting time at the doctor's office, restaurant, distant driving, and after school.\r\n\r\nYour donation made a huge impact on our students and their families. It was a step in the right direction to change the culture of media for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755712096683,"projectUrl":"project/turn-off-the-device/9541733/","projectTitle":"Turn Off the Device!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp178237_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597165916346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimgermaink1"},{"teacherId":178237,"projectId":9443669,"letterContent":"Thank you for a wonderful supplies for our kindergarten students. Starting a brand new school year with students without any school experience has been challenging. However, the materials to get started with positive rewards such as certificates, toys and positive notes have been an important materials. I have used positive behavior rewards with play dollar bills now that students can count by ones. \r\n\r\nThe ribbons to recognize their achievements in reading and in math have been awesome. For Halloween, we were able to use the stickers to make characters to write about. It has inspired creative conversation in class and at home.\r\n\r\nThanks again for making this new school year a huge success in rewarding our students!","fullyFundedDate":1755521844548,"projectUrl":"project/financial-citizen-in-kindergarten/9443669/","projectTitle":"Financial Citizen in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp178237_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597165916346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimgermaink1"},{"teacherId":8423289,"projectId":9046220,"letterContent":"Having my students' photos displayed in our classroom has had a truly powerful impact on our classroom community. From the moment they saw their pictures on the walls, their faces lit up with pride and excitement. Seeing themselves represented in the classroom made each student feel valued, seen, and important. It transformed our space from just a room where we learn into a community where everyone belongs. Each photo serves as a daily reminder that every student is a unique and essential part of our classroom family.\r\n\r\nAllowing students to decorate their photo displays added another layer of connection and ownership. They took time to personalize their space with drawings, colors, and words that represented who they are, which gave them a chance to express their individuality and creativity. This process helped students learn more about one another, celebrate their differences, and find common ground.\r\n\r\nNow, as we go through our day, these photos remind us that we are all part of something special. They encourage kindness, teamwork, and respect. Our classroom feels more like a supportive community than ever before—one where each student knows they belong and that their presence matters.","fullyFundedDate":1746786164815,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-space-empowering-utk-students/9046220/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Space: Empowering UTK Students Through Representation and Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reynaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8423289_orig.jpg?crop=488,488,x695,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650846007042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8423289"},{"teacherId":4469483,"projectId":8189600,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the generous support our classroom received through the funding of our donation request for new markers. Thanks to the incredible help from my donors, my students now have access to a variety of art materials that truly inspire their creativity. Before this donation, we often had to share limited supplies or use dried-out markers, which made it difficult for students to fully express their ideas. The organization's contribution made it possible for every student to have the tools they need to create colorful, detailed, and imaginative artwork.\r\n\r\nThis donation has had a meaningful impact on our classroom environment. My students are now more engaged and excited to participate in art projects, and they take great pride in the work they produce. Having access to quality materials encourages them to think creatively and explore different artistic techniques. It's amazing to see how a simple set of markers can boost confidence and enthusiasm for learning. I am deeply appreciative of the organization's commitment to supporting teachers and students—it has truly made a difference in our classroom and inspired my students to see themselves as real artists.","fullyFundedDate":1711587990906,"projectUrl":"project/markers-markers-markers/8189600/","projectTitle":"Markers Markers Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sembiring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4469483_orig.png?crop=271,271,x64,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582393757758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4469483"},{"teacherId":8837483,"projectId":9298323,"letterContent":"The Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw printer has transformed learning in our 4th grade classroom by allowing students to bring their digital work to life. Instead of keeping their projects on a screen, they can now print colorful diagrams, charts, blueprints, and posters that make abstract STEM concepts more concrete and engaging. Students are especially excited about printing directly from their Chromebooks, which gives them instant access to their work in a tangible format. The scanning and copying features have also encouraged collaboration, as students can share and revise their projects with ease.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their ideas in vivid color and holding their projects in their hands. Visual learners in particular have benefited, with one student finding success by creating diagrams to explain his thinking, while others have used the printer to duplicate and refine their engineering designs. Whether it's a science life cycle poster, a weather graph, or a math data display, this technology has given my students a greater sense of pride and ownership in their learning while sparking new confidence and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1746785817071,"projectUrl":"project/print-create-innovate-bringing-stem-p/9298323/","projectTitle":"Print, Create, Innovate: Bringing STEM Projects to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837483_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697385680694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837483"},{"teacherId":2993497,"projectId":9370840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us achieve our goals to provide a language rich experience. Through technology, we can engage more students through apps and assistive technology supports. We have been using a paper communication board, but now we will be able to use a high tech app that changes pages with each touch for more vocabulary words available. Previously, we had been limited to modeling language only with what we had available.\r\n\r\nI am so excited to watch my students learn and close the gap on their challenges. One other app I am excited to use is Dexteria Jr. This app supports students with prewriting skills. I have seen my students love it with their service providers, but now I will be able to host additional targeted interventions.","fullyFundedDate":1749075757341,"projectUrl":"project/little-words-big-ideas/9370840/","projectTitle":"Little Words, Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schwinmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teach34"},{"teacherId":178237,"projectId":9192671,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity towards this project. Your donations allowed our students to use the crossword puzzle books, hidden pictures, dot to dot activities and doodle notebooks to enjoy their time spent with friends and families. \r\nMany families sent pictures sharing positive attitude and their grateful hearts replacing screen time on phones and iPad games during family outings. 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