{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Global Communications Academy IB","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8432373,"projectId":9703672,"letterContent":"I would like to start by sincerely thanking you for the significant and lasting impact your donations have had on me and my students.\r\nThanks to your generosity, I now have a diverse library of engaging curriculum and activities to use during my small group counseling sessions. This new collection is a game-changer—it allows me to tailor content to the specific needs of each group, whether they are working on managing big feelings, conflict resolution, or strengthening friendships.\r\nThe students are absolutely loving the new materials! The hands-on activities, like the collaborative brick building challenges, immediately draw them in and help break the ice. Similarly, the short story discussions from the scenario books have sparked genuine, thoughtful conversations, helping students practice empathy and perspective-taking in a safe space.\r\nI feel so much more prepared and confident knowing I have these resources at my fingertips to support social and emotional learning. This is more than just a purchase; it is a long-term investment in my students' well-being. These resources will continue to benefit new groups of students for many years, ultimately impacting hundreds of young lives.\r\nThank you again for believing in me and in the critical importance of small group counseling. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758902741461,"projectUrl":"project/an-investment-in-student-well-being/9703672/","projectTitle":"An Investment in Student Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8432373_orig.jpg?crop=451,451,x230,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651246450077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schoolcounselorheim"},{"teacherId":1509286,"projectId":9693689,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donations. We received the stem toys, and they are amazing! Students were so excited and already had a few opportunities to play during indoor recess and our Fun Friday event for the students that worked hard all week and followed school rules. \r\n\r\nIt really is amazing to see all the fun structures they build. They are always so happy and excited when they have opportunities to think creatively, and problem solve while building. \r\n\r\nThe stem toy activities are also very important to social emotional development. Students have opportunities to interact, talking and negotiating with each other. They learn to share and work in teams. \r\n\r\nThank you very much, you are very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758636795956,"projectUrl":"project/stem-toys-for-second-grade/9693689/","projectTitle":"Stem Toys for Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1509286_orig.png?crop=753,753,x0,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690594544012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1509286"},{"teacherId":1509286,"projectId":9763345,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donations. The privacy partitions are so important to learning. Students become distracted very easily and the partitions are very helpful, especially during assessments. Last week students took a literacy assessment, and two students earned a 100% and several others earned passing grades. \r\n\r\nThe partitions help because kids don't like it when they think someone is looking at them, especially during and assessment. The partitions help children feel safe. \r\n\r\nThese partitions are the best. They literally last for years. \r\n\r\nWe really appreciate your donations. \r\n\r\nThank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1759426236054,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-partitions-please/9763345/","projectTitle":"Privacy Partitions Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1509286_orig.png?crop=753,753,x0,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690594544012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1509286"},{"teacherId":4590229,"projectId":5694585,"letterContent":"\"Great Reads On Wheels\" has proven to be a successful service project on multi levels at Global. Not only did the project positively impact the recipients, it also benefited the student helpers, staff and parents. The books selected were fiction and non-fiction culturally relevant books that provided students with a sense of knowledge and pride and confidence related to their self image and presentation.\r\n You can always tell a real reader! My test was by asking a student the simple question, \"Do you like to Read?\" Without fail the true leaders' eyes would get bigger, light up with the emphatic response, \"Yes, I love to read\". These reactive images confirmed the value of this project. Most important students could not believe that the books were FREE and once complete they could return and get another Book to add to their personal library!\r\n The project also included opportunities to train students to take charge of the actual implementation of the project. A team of students on a monthly basis were responsible for marketing the project using our schoolwide PA system, selecting books, set up of the area, presentation and overviews of books, and monitoring organized traffic flow. The \"ambassadors\" learned to differentiate between social peer interactions and quality customer service demonstrating work ethics.","fullyFundedDate":1633455021655,"projectUrl":"project/great-reads-on-wheels/5694585/","projectTitle":"Great Reads On Wheels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4590229_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502431784945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4590229"},{"teacherId":9560773,"projectId":9019217,"letterContent":"A novella of linked short stories, Seed Folks helps teach students about cultural awareness and empathy. The characters come from different backgrounds, teaching readers about cultural diversity, understanding, and respecting others' perspectives. The story emphasizes community building and cooperation by focusing on the importance of working together, sharing resources, and supporting one another to achieve common goals. All the characters work to transform a derelict lot in urban Cleveland into a beautiful garden. Taking care of plants and the environment teaches responsibility and the significance of caring for the Earth.\r\n\r\nStudents are finding the stories interesting and easy to follow even though in the beginning, each one introduces a completely new character. They think it's cool that the main character of the first story appears in the second story, but isn't the main character in that one. They are able to take turns reading, but they also still enjoy being read to even though they are in middle school.","fullyFundedDate":1736360711372,"projectUrl":"project/seedfolks-for-young-folks/9019217/","projectTitle":"Seedfolks for Young Folks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gavigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9560773"},{"teacherId":9410748,"projectId":8974899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donations. My students and I are enjoying our classes where we are using these new and exciting items. My students learning piano are enjoying their ability to use headphones. We are also enjoying our different ways of learning using the resources such as laminated papers.\r\n\r\nWe now are able to have ukuleles for all 28 students in 6th grade. This allows all students to be engaged in the lesson and be able to play their ukulele songs during class. We appreciate the kind donations making this possible for us.","fullyFundedDate":1733506863779,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-creativity-through-music/8974899/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Creativity Through Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith-McCarty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9410748_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707171746797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9410748"},{"teacherId":9560773,"projectId":8978263,"letterContent":"I want to express our gratitude for your donations to our classroom. My students work hard and want to have the same experiences as all other children. This brand new charging cart replaced an old broken-down one that could only charge 17 computers at a time. The new one charges all 28 at once. It may not seem like a big deal, but having to play \"musical chairs\" with Chromebooks and chargers took up a significant portion of our mornings and afternoons. \r\n\r\nAll the art supplies have been used and are being cared for with a reverence I've rarely seen. Middle schoolers can be hard on supplies, but this pencil set, for instance, with its bright colors and ample supply for many students to use at once brings both excitement and calm. Many of my students experience anxiety. They struggle with handling situations 11-14 year olds shouldn't have to deal with. Peaceful moments when they can be creative and practice mindfulness like you see in these photos are precious and healing - they get to be kids like any other kids. \r\n\r\nThank you for sharing your generosity with us. We will take good care of your gifts. I promise to keep bringing my best each day,","fullyFundedDate":1734712137864,"projectUrl":"project/creatively-charging-into-their-futures/8978263/","projectTitle":"Creatively Charging into Their Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gavigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9560773"},{"teacherId":6281315,"projectId":8514012,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our art room has been completely transformed! My students and I are thrilled to have these new resources that allow us to explore, create, and learn in ways we never could before.\r\nOne of the first projects we embarked on was creating collaborative printmaking pieces using the Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plates. Students experimented with layering textures and colors, combining natural objects like leaves with stencils they designed. They were amazed at how each print was unique, sparking creativity and collaboration.\r\nThe iPads have become indispensable tools for our digital portfolios. Students use them to photograph their work, reflect on their process, and even create stop-motion animations to explore storytelling through art. The ability to combine traditional and digital techniques has opened new doors for innovation.\r\nOne memorable moment was when we introduced the rubber carving blocks and tools for stamp making. A sixth-grader, who is typically shy about sharing her work, lit up when her carved design—an intricate mandala—printed perfectly on her first try. That moment of pride and accomplishment was unforgettable.\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and I revealed the supplies, the kids erupted in cheers and gasps. The kids were especially curious and excited to try the Gelli Plates. Students eagerly volunteered to help organize the new materials and couldn't wait to start using them.\r\nWe are looking forward to making a community-themed mural project, using the acrylic paint markers to add fine details and bold designs. Students will be creating symbols that represent unity and diversity, combining their individual contributions into one cohesive piece.\r\nNext, in the spring, we plan to use the Nature Print Paper to create cyanotype designs inspired by local plants. This will tie into a lesson about how art and science intersect, helping students appreciate the beauty and structure of the natural world.\r\nYour support has made all of this possible, and I can't thank you enough for believing in my students and their creative potential. You've not only filled our classroom with supplies but also with inspiration, confidence, and endless possibilities. Thank you for making such a difference in our lives!","fullyFundedDate":1725040019429,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-artists-tools-for-crea/8514012/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Artists: Tools for Creativity and Self-Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jovaisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6281315_orig.jpg?crop=753,753,x299,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620141354027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jovaisa"},{"teacherId":1509286,"projectId":6695936,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting our classroom. All of the materials were delivered and used throughout the year. We used the folders to create independent work during guided reading. The dry erase markers are a godsend because we use them all day for our explicit reading instruction and math lessons. Students love using dry erase markers!\r\n\r\nEach student is special and deserves the best learning environment. We use the laminating pouches for the word wall and creating individual hundreds charts. Your donations helped make this a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1661279234078,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies/6695936/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1509286_orig.png?crop=753,753,x0,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690594544012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1509286"},{"teacherId":4590229,"projectId":5242378,"letterContent":"And \"Were The Students Validated\"!!! My answer is an emphatic 'YES\". \r\nThis school year my middle grade students acknowledged their anxiety, depression, hopelessness, uncertainty, confusion, and fear. They took the risk to move out of their comfort zones, become intentionally transparent and tell their stories in front of an intimidating audience of peers, families and staff. \r\n What made this socio-emotional experience different than others you ask? My students and I are happy to say:\r\n\r\nStudents were given the opportunity to share their authentic voices using\r\na combination of socio emotional presentations within the venue of dramatic theatre\r\n\r\nStudents participated in a multi- step process where they engaged in weekly mindfulness therapeutic groups to, 1) share their stories, 2) create original poems from their stories 3) process ways the stories impacted their lives academically, socially and emotionally. 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