{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Green Street Academy 377","outOfStateSupporters":62.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1883275,"projectId":9951448,"letterContent":"The inaugural launch of our student Hot Chocolate Bar was a success and exceeded our hopes for building community and compassion. Students from all walks of life—across grade levels, social groups, and backgrounds gathered together in one shared space. What began as a simple invitation for a warm drink quickly transformed into meaningful moments of connection, laughter, and mutual care.\r\n\r\nStudents demonstrated compassion in both many ways. They invited peers who were sitting alone to join them, offered hot chocolate to classmates who appeared stressed or overwhelmed, and took time to truly listen to one another's stories. Several students volunteered to help serve drinks, restock supplies, and clean up without being asked, expressing pride in creating a welcoming experience for everyone. One student shared that it \"felt good to do something nice for people who might be having a rough day.\"\r\n\r\nStaff members were also deeply impacted. Students went out of their way to offer hot chocolate to teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff, often accompanied by kind words and gratitude. These interactions helped break down traditional barriers between students and adults, reinforcing a shared sense of humanity and care within our school community.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the Hot Chocolate Bar became a space where students practiced empathy in real time—recognizing the needs of others and responding with kindness. The success of this inaugural event showed that when students are given the opportunity and space to lead with compassion, they rise to the occasion. The warmth shared that day extended far beyond the cups in their hands; it strengthened relationships, fostered belonging, and reminded our community that small acts of care can have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1765473967948,"projectUrl":"project/cocoa-and-comfort/9951448/","projectTitle":"Cocoa and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McNeal-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1883275_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458580364671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1883275"},{"teacherId":10213862,"projectId":9676800,"letterContent":"Your support for the Green Street Academy Library is incredibly appreciated. Our school's collection has grown from zero to over 600 books in just a few short months, and our scholars have been enjoying quick and easy access to high-quality, challenging, and engaging reading materials. In fact, our circulation is in the top six among Baltimore City middle and high schools--a huge feat considering the size of our small but mighty collection. \r\n\r\nSome of the most frequently-circulated books have been titles purchased through Donors Choose, and I was able to properly protect and preserve these titles with materials that I also acquired through Donors Choose. Put simply, none of this growth would have been possible without you, and the almost 200 books that have been put into circulation at GSA this year are due to your generosity and commitment to young people.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your willingness to give. I hope you have a fantastic start to 2026!","fullyFundedDate":1758623726607,"projectUrl":"project/growing-a-library-from-the-ground-up/9676800/","projectTitle":"Growing a Library From the Ground Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Keal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213862_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757427414604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213862"},{"teacherId":8233378,"projectId":9387304,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your contribution to our classroom. The new resources you provided have opened up new avenues for hands-on learning and significantly boosted student engagement. Our classroom is buzzing with energy and curiosity, thanks to your support.\r\nMy students and I will soon be using the new materials (e.g., markers, colored pencils, laminator and button maker) often. Although we have not been able to work on our project the way we initially planned our project students anticipate the completion of them soon. The new materials have motivated and allowed them to begin to plan more complex and detailed work (Pins with a Purpose). Seeing them collaborate, troubleshoot, and meticulously plan their projects using these high-quality tools has been a remarkable moment, it will eventually turn the lessons into a tangible public endeavor.\r\nMy students and I will be able to use the new materials (e.g., markers, colored pencils, laminator and button maker)) frequently. A prime example occurred during our \"Pins with a Purpose\" project planning session. The students were tasked with planning their designs for the buttons. As one student stated, \"we are making our prototype\". The new materials will allow them to create power buttons that will make an impact on themselves and the school community. Seeing them collaborate, troubleshoot, and meticulously plan their projects using these high-quality tools has been a remarkable moment, which will eventually be visual representations of their positive affirmations. \r\nThe \"Pins with Purpose\" project is currently in progress and was delayed only by the lack of enough time we previously faced. Thanks to your donation, we are now ready to move forward without hindrance during our second semester. The next steps for the students are to put their plans to action and make tangible items to proudly display daily. They will then ware their pins (buttons), reflecting on the challenges and successes of planning and implementing the project to completion.\r\nYour contribution has made a profound difference in our learning environment, providing opportunities for creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration that were previously out of reach.\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' education.\r\nSincerely,\r\nSherri Banks\r\nGreenstreet Academy/Students with Disabilities Strategic Reading Class and English","fullyFundedDate":1755224283288,"projectUrl":"project/pins-with-purpose/9387304/","projectTitle":"Pins with Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Banks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-s-banks"},{"teacherId":1883275,"projectId":9645025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, my students are diving into the world of art careers with excitement and confidence. They are currently designing and building their very own jewelry lines, experimenting with tools, materials, and techniques that spark their creativity and help them imagine themselves as real artists and entrepreneurs.\r\n\r\nSeeing their faces light up as they use the tools you provided has been truly inspiring. Your kindness is empowering them to explore new skills, express themselves, and dream bigger than ever before.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your compassion and belief in our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1758826009059,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-careers-skills-for-creative-pr/9645025/","projectTitle":"Crafting Careers: Skills for Creative Professions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McNeal-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1883275_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458580364671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1883275"},{"teacherId":8570929,"projectId":9543874,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donations of everyday materials—everything from pencils and paper to whiteboard cleaner and deodorant wipes—make a tremendous difference in our students' learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like simple supplies, but they are the tools that help our classroom run smoothly every single day. Because of your kindness, my students have what they need to stay focused, feel confident, and be successful. Your contribution directly impacts their ability to learn, participate, and thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to our school community. Thank you for investing in our students and for believing in the importance of education.","fullyFundedDate":1764783304975,"projectUrl":"project/supply-for-our-classroom/9543874/","projectTitle":"Supply for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCullough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570929"},{"teacherId":8570929,"projectId":9544001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my Marine Biology classroom. Your support has provided materials that directly enhance my students' learning and excitement about the ocean. Because of your kindness, my students now have the tools they need to explore marine ecosystems, study marine organisms up close, and better understand the incredible diversity of life beneath the waves.\r\n\r\nThese resources make hands-on learning possible and help bring science to life in meaningful, memorable ways. My students are already more engaged, more curious, and more inspired to learn about the world around them.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in their education and for believing in the importance of science learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757518165102,"projectUrl":"project/marine-biology/9544001/","projectTitle":"Marine Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCullough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570929"},{"teacherId":10231835,"projectId":9725588,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support from our DonorsChoose project, our Lit for Literacy Night transformed into an unforgettable, high-energy celebration of reading for our students and families. The donated glow-in-the-dark items and themed decorations completely elevated the atmosphere—turning our school into a vibrant, visually exciting literacy space that immediately captured students' attention.\r\n\r\nThese materials helped create an engaging, immersive environment where students felt excited and motivated to participate. The glow sticks, neon accessories, and illuminated decorations made each literacy station feel special and interactive, encouraging students to explore reading skills in a fun and creative way. Many students who are typically hesitant to participate in academic events were drawn in simply because of the lively setup, and teachers noted higher levels of enthusiasm, confidence, and curiosity throughout the night.\r\n\r\nFamilies repeatedly shared that the glow-themed experience made literacy feel accessible and enjoyable for their children. The decorations also helped set the tone for a welcoming, family-centered event, strengthening our school community and reinforcing the message that reading is not only important, but joyful.\r\n\r\nYour contribution brought our vision to life and directly supported an evening that inspired our students to see literacy in a new, exciting light. We are truly grateful for your generosity and partnership in creating meaningful learning experiences for our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1759715961100,"projectUrl":"project/lit-for-literacy-night-at-gsa/9725588/","projectTitle":"LIT for Literacy Night at GSA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10231835_orig.jpg?crop=1984,1984,x0,y575&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756843249878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231835"},{"teacherId":10213862,"projectId":9678438,"letterContent":"The past two months have been full of wins for the Green Street Academy Library. With your support and the support of another grant, I was able to add over 650 titles to our collection this fall! Students and teachers alike have been popping into the space and commenting on the incredible shift in energy and tone now that we have a fully-functioning collection. \r\n\r\nOver 100 books have been circulated in the past six weeks, which may sound like a small number, but for a new collection of our size, it's a really phenomenal start. Middle school circulation really hasn't begun in earnest, so most of these circulations are with high school students--a demographic that many would say are the least likely readers. In my experience, though, the students at GSA love to read, and I am so happy to be able to provide these books for them in-house. This eliminates the barrier of catching a bus to the public library in order to keep a book in their hands.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support. It means the world to me, and to my students, and our library wouldn't be what it is today without you.","fullyFundedDate":1757432099902,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-from-scratch/9678438/","projectTitle":"Building a Library from Scratch!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Keal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213862_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757427414604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213862"},{"teacherId":201938,"projectId":9542992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom STEAM projects. Your contribution ensures that students have access to the essential tools they need to think creatively, solve problems, and work collaboratively. Supplies like markers, colored pencils, notebooks, lapboards, and organizers may seem simple, but they play a powerful role in helping students design, build, illustrate, and reflect on their learning. Your donation helps create an engaging, hands-on environment where every student can explore ideas and gain confidence through meaningful, project-based experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will be able to fully participate in multi-disciplinary projects that strengthen their skills and spark their curiosity. From sketching environmentally mindful city plans in Environmental Science to constructing and labeling anatomical models in Anatomy & Physiology, or presenting their final products with a remote clicker, your support makes everything we do possible. Thank you for helping us maintain a STEAM learning space where all students feel empowered, equipped, and excited to explore, create, and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755743368316,"projectUrl":"project/steam-activity-packs-part-2/9542992/","projectTitle":"STEAM Activity Packs, Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp201938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540424952768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smreed"},{"teacherId":201938,"projectId":9542684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping make hands-on STEAM learning possible. Your generosity gave my students the supplies they needed to explore creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork in real, hands-on ways. With colored pencils, markers, notebooks, glue sticks, scissors, folders, highlighters, dry-erase lapboards, an electric pencil sharpener, and a presentation remote, they were able to design, build, illustrate, present, and reflect on projects. Your support has made my project-based learning activities engaging and meaningful for every student.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students could collaborate on challenges, complete labs, and bring their ideas to life with tools that helped them stay organized and independent. From sketching urban planning maps to presenting their projects with a clicker, every item you donated helped them succeed and feel proud of their work. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made my classroom a place where creativity, curiosity, and learning thrive, and I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755743370056,"projectUrl":"project/steam-activity-packs/9542684/","projectTitle":"STEAM Activity Packs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp201938_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540424952768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smreed"},{"teacherId":1883275,"projectId":9310980,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for the support that helped my students grow as artists through daily STEAM and art-based activities. The spiral-bound sketchbooks gave them a dedicated space to explore ideas, experiment with new techniques, and develop their own artistic voice. My students led their learning by reflecting on their work, tracking progress, and expressing themselves visually in ways that extended beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWith their durable spiral binding, the sketchbooks provided a practical workspace for both group projects and independent exploration. Students used them for sketching, planning, visual journaling, and documenting creative experiments, giving each page meaning and purpose. Your support empowered my students to engage fully with their art, develop consistency in their practice, and take pride in creating work that represents their growth and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1750773671402,"projectUrl":"project/journey-through-art-part-2/9310980/","projectTitle":"Journey Through Art Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McNeal-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1883275_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458580364671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1883275"},{"teacherId":1883275,"projectId":9310783,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the support that helped my students develop their creativity through daily art and STEAM-based projects. They used the spiral-bound sketchbooks to explore ideas, practice techniques, and reflect on their learning over time. My students led their own artistic growth, experimenting with self-expression, design thinking, and visual storytelling, and taking pride in documenting their journey on every page.\r\n\r\nThe high-quality spiral-bound sketchbooks were essential in giving students a dedicated space to develop their skills. The binding allowed for easy page turning and a flat surface for both classroom use and independent study. My students used them for drawing, planning projects, visual journaling, and capturing creative ideas in a lasting, personal format. 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