{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harvest Preparatory Academy - Yuma","outOfStateSupporters":45.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10181670,"projectId":10382271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for providing our classroom with pencils, crayons, and a pencil sharpener! These essential supplies have made our classroom activities more engaging, organized, and productive. My students use pencils and crayons to annotate articles by underlining important details, marking key ideas, identifying supporting evidence, and writing notes to improve their reading comprehension. Different crayon colors help students organize their annotations and distinguish important information in a text. The pencil sharpener also ensures that students are always prepared to participate in their daily learning activities.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, they were excited and eager to use them in their lessons. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they prepared to read, write, and annotate articles. Using different colors makes annotation more interactive and helps students visually organize information, recognize main ideas, and identify supporting details. These simple but valuable resources encourage active reading and help students become more confident and independent learners.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these supplies during reading activities, article annotations, writing exercises, and other classroom lessons. Students will practice identifying main ideas, finding supporting evidence, making notes, and responding to texts to strengthen their reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills. Thank you for your kindness and generosity in providing these important classroom materials. Your support helps our students engage more actively in their learning and gives them the tools they need to grow and succeed. We truly appreciate your generosity and the positive difference you have made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1784863082052,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-endless-learning/10382271/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools, Endless Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arcilles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181670"},{"teacherId":10181670,"projectId":10378728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a JBL speaker and a podium! These valuable resources have made our classroom activities more engaging, organized, and interactive. We use the JBL speaker for listening activities, classroom discussions, presentations, and other lessons that help our students develop their listening and speaking skills. One of the most important ways we use the JBL speaker is to prepare our students for the AZELLA (Arizona English Language Learner Assessment) Test. Through listening exercises, audio passages, and comprehension activities, our students can practice listening carefully, identifying key details, and understanding spoken English. The speaker helps ensure that students can hear the audio clearly, giving them meaningful opportunities to strengthen their English language skills and build confidence as they prepare for the assessment.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious about how these resources would be used in our classroom. They were especially happy to see the speaker and podium become part of their learning environment. The podium also provides students with a special place to practice speaking in front of their classmates, share their ideas, and develop their presentation skills. Moving forward, we will continue incorporating listening comprehension activities into our lessons as we prepare for the AZELLA Test. We will also use the JBL speaker for interactive English language activities and the podium for student presentations, oral practice, and classroom sharing. These experiences will help our students strengthen their listening and speaking abilities while becoming more confident communicators.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and providing resources that support their language development and academic growth. Because of your kindness, our students have more opportunities to practice, participate, and prepare for success. We sincerely appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1784863082233,"projectUrl":"project/learn-listen-engage/10378728/","projectTitle":"Learn, Listen, Engage","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arcilles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181670"},{"teacherId":4616218,"projectId":10383144,"letterContent":"My classroom is full stock for the new semester with glues and markers. \r\nThe new legos and magnetic are a big hit in my classroom, the students creating are always changing and they are having fun creating and sharing their creation with each other. \r\nThe new carpet has made a new cozy area for the classroom where students can relax and read a book quietly and comfortably.The laminator and laminating sheets will help me prepare new center ideas or laminate poster for the students to go back to and referred as many times they can. We are greatful for the donations we received.","fullyFundedDate":1784863082851,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-comfy-and-organize/10383144/","projectTitle":"Make it Comfy and Organize","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4616218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625843634395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sanez"},{"teacherId":10181670,"projectId":10382294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for providing our classroom with copy paper, scissors, and glue sticks! These resources help make our lessons more engaging and hands-on. My students use the materials to work with articles, cut out important information, and paste the texts into their interactive notebooks. This allows them to organize their learning materials, keep their work neat, and create notebooks they can use as references when reviewing lessons. It is wonderful to see them actively involved in preparing their notebooks and taking ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, they were excited and eager to use them in our classroom activities. They enjoyed having the materials needed to create their interactive notebooks and make their learning more organized and meaningful. By cutting, arranging, and pasting articles, students can focus on important information, annotate texts, identify main ideas and supporting details, and record their thoughts. These activities help strengthen their reading comprehension, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources as we work with informational articles and other reading materials. Students will paste articles into their interactive notebooks, annotate important details, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on what they have learned. Their notebooks will serve as valuable study tools that they can revisit to review concepts and track their progress. Thank you for investing in our students and supporting these meaningful learning experiences. Your generosity helps us create a classroom where students can actively participate, develop essential skills, and grow as confident learners. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1784863082175,"projectUrl":"project/from-ideas-to-projects/10382294/","projectTitle":"From Ideas to Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arcilles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181670"},{"teacherId":8790711,"projectId":10370379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our sixth-grade classroom! Your donations of notebooks, pencils, markers, and pencil storage boxes have made a wonderful difference for my students. These essential supplies help ensure that students have the materials they need to participate in daily lessons, complete assignments, organize their work, and express their creativity. Your kindness helps create a classroom where every student feels prepared, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new supplies! They were especially happy to have notebooks for recording their math notes and solving problems, pencils for completing classwork, and markers for creating colorful diagrams, models, and visual representations of mathematical concepts. The pencil storage boxes also help students keep their materials organized and easy to find. It is wonderful to see them taking pride in their supplies and becoming more responsible for their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue exploring sixth-grade math concepts, including ratios, equivalent ratios, and mathematical models, these resources will help students show their thinking, work through problems, and share their ideas with classmates. Your generosity does more than provide classroom materials; it gives students the tools and confidence they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in our students, supporting their education, and helping make learning a positive and engaging experience. We truly appreciate your kindness and belief in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1784863082353,"projectUrl":"project/new-beginning-new-life/10370379/","projectTitle":"New Beginning-New Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DARAM","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8790711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787777709197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8790711"},{"teacherId":10551589,"projectId":10380079,"letterContent":"My students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and support. The pencils and headphones were much-needed supplies, and my students have been using them every day during our learning activities. The headphones have been especially helpful during independent learning on their Chromebooks, allowing students to stay focused and work at their own pace. The pencils have also been a big help with our daily writing and classroom assignments. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a positive difference in our classroom by providing students with the tools they need to learn and succeed. It means so much to know that there are people who care about supporting our students and their education. Thank you again for helping create a better learning environment for my first graders. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1784863081584,"projectUrl":"project/helping-first-graders-hear-learn-and-g/10380079/","projectTitle":"Helping First Graders Hear, Learn, and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10551589"},{"teacherId":10093678,"projectId":10053396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of 40 copies of Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss to our classroom! Your kindness has provided my students with an exciting opportunity to strengthen their reading skills while having fun with language.\r\n\r\n*Fox in Socks* is a wonderful resource for helping students improve their fluency, pronunciation, and confidence as readers. The playful rhymes and challenging tongue twisters encourage students to slow down, pay attention to sounds, and practice reading aloud. This is especially valuable for my English language learners, who are working hard every day to develop their English vocabulary and speaking skills.\r\n\r\nHaving 40 copies means that every student can have a book in their hands as we read and practice together. Instead of simply listening, students can actively participate, follow along, and challenge themselves to become stronger, more confident readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. You have given my students more than books—you have given them opportunities to learn, laugh, and experience the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting their education. We are incredibly grateful!\r\n\r\n**Excellent Never Average!**","fullyFundedDate":1778200069695,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-their-classwork-neat-and-tidy/10053396/","projectTitle":"Keeping Their Classwork Neat and Tidy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Billdt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093678"},{"teacherId":10093678,"projectId":10046867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing 36 thesauruses for my middle school English Language Arts classroom! Your kindness has given my students an invaluable resource that will help them grow as readers, writers, and confident communicators.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are still developing their English language skills, and finding the right words to express their thoughts can be challenging. These thesauruses will help them expand their vocabulary, discover new ways to express their ideas, and strengthen their writing.\r\n\r\nWe spend a great deal of time developing our writing skills, and now every student will have access to a tool that encourages them to move beyond simple, familiar words and explore the richness of the English language. Instead of settling for the first word that comes to mind, they can discover words that more precisely capture what they want to say.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, there is nothing more rewarding than watching a student find their voice. Your generosity is helping make those moments possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students, their education, and their futures. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778200070852,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-vocabulary-changing-outcomes/10046867/","projectTitle":"Expanding Vocabulary Changing Outcomes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Billdt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093678"},{"teacherId":9925613,"projectId":9991073,"letterContent":"This project has made a big difference in my classroom. My students now have notebooks to organize their notes and assignments, highlighters to identify important information while reading, and pens to help them revise their writing. The scissors and glue sticks make our classroom activities easier, while the laminator helps us create materials that can be used again and again. Even the broom and dustpan have been helpful in teaching students to clean up after themselves and take responsibility for our classroom. \r\n\r\nMore than just providing supplies, this project has helped my students become more organized, independent, and responsible. I am truly thankful to our donors for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778200069382,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-reading-one-corner-at-a-tim/9991073/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Reading, One Corner at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noralyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9925613_orig.jpg?crop=1315,1315,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739778882950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925613"},{"teacherId":9925613,"projectId":10281766,"letterContent":"This project has made a big difference in my classroom. My students now have notebooks to organize their notes and assignments, highlighters to identify important information while reading, and pens to help them revise their writing. The scissors and glue sticks make our classroom activities easier, while the laminator helps us create materials that can be used again and again. Even the broom and dustpan have been helpful in teaching students to clean up after themselves and take responsibility for our classroom. \r\n\r\nMore than just providing supplies, this project has helped my students become more organized, independent, and responsible. I am truly thankful to our donors for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1783374985799,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-empowering-academic-a/10281766/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Empowering Academic Achievement and Classroom Responsibility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noralyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9925613_orig.jpg?crop=1315,1315,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739778882950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925613"},{"teacherId":8644265,"projectId":10308997,"letterContent":"This project improved my classroom by giving my students more opportunities for hands-on and creative learning. The LEGO Computer Science and AI kit allows students to explore coding, robotics, problem-solving, and technology in an engaging way. The Crayola markers also help students create colorful, organized, and meaningful projects and presentations.\r\nThe basketballs will be used starting next week as we begin our second sport for PE. Basketball will be taught throughout the entire second quarter, from October through December, giving students several weeks to learn and practice important skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Having enough basketballs will allow more students to participate actively and practice at the same time, making PE more effective and enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1783374986738,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-with-lego-ai-kits-and-clas/10308997/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning with LEGO AI Kits and Classroom Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ocana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644265_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661321422891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8644265"},{"teacherId":10114102,"projectId":10407602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our \"Move, Sing, and Learn: A Kindergarten Music Exploration\" project to life. Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students now have wonderful opportunities to experience learning through music, movement, rhythm, and hands-on exploration. The instruments and musical materials you provided have become meaningful instructional tools in our classroom, giving students another way to practice important skills while singing, moving, listening, creating, and learning together. It has been especially rewarding to see their excitement and curiosity as they explore sounds, follow rhythms, move to music, and discover that learning can happen in so many different ways.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has also helped make learning more accessible and engaging for every child in our classroom. We have been able to use music and movement to reinforce early literacy, counting, patterns, vocabulary, listening skills, and other concepts we are learning throughout the day. These experiences have been especially meaningful for my multilingual learners, who can participate through rhythm, gestures, movement, repetition, and instruments while continuing to build their English language skills and confidence. 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