{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lotus School for Excellence - Middle & High School","outOfStateSupporters":72.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8561903,"projectId":9816795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for my students and our daily learning environment. The headphones, markers, poster paper, and other classroom supplies you provided are not just materials — they are tools that help my students stay engaged, creative, and confident as they learn. Having access to these resources allows students to fully participate in lessons, complete assignments successfully, and feel excited about coming to school each day.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially important for technology-based learning, independent work, and testing support, helping students focus and learn at their own pace. The markers and poster paper encourage collaboration, creativity, and hands-on activities that bring lessons to life in our classroom. Many of these supplies are used daily, and your kindness has helped ensure my students have the resources they need to grow academically and socially.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you again for believing in our learners and investing in their success. Your support has created opportunities, boosted excitement for learning, and reminded our students that there are people who truly care about their education and future. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1769177300938,"projectUrl":"project/21st-centry-skills/9816795/","projectTitle":"21st Centry Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8561903_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699111403832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8561903"},{"teacherId":9631476,"projectId":10075101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our community service project centered around kindness and connection. Because of your generosity, my students were able to take the lead in creating kindness rocks, cards, signs, and messages that spread encouragement throughout our school and community.\r\n\r\nStudents were especially excited to write thoughtful notes to teachers and staff members who had made an impact on them. It was incredibly meaningful to watch students reflect on the people who support and encourage them each day. They also loved painting kindness rocks and giving them to someone special as a way to show they were thinking of them. Through these experiences, students learned that even a small act of kindness can put a smile on someone's face and make a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nThe materials helped transform student ideas into real acts of service. The color printer allowed students to create thoughtful signs, stickers, and messages, while the kindness rocks and cards gave them hands-on ways to spread positivity throughout the school.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this experience helped students see that their voices and actions matter. Thank you for helping provide a project that encouraged compassion, creativity, leadership, and community connection. Your support made a lasting impact on both our students and the people they served.","fullyFundedDate":1770664287340,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-messages-caring-community/10075101/","projectTitle":"Colorful Messages, Caring Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631476"},{"teacherId":9631476,"projectId":10010745,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us build a richer, more welcoming classroom library and for investing in our students' success. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, especially my multilingual learners, have already connected deeply with the new books. Students immediately gravitated toward the graphic novels and I Survived series during independent reading time. The visuals help them better understand the story while building vocabulary and confidence as readers. Many students have even asked to take the books home so they can continue reading outside of school, which has been incredibly rewarding to see.\r\n\r\nHaving a wider variety of accessible, high-interest books has encouraged students to read more independently, discuss books with classmates, and build confidence as readers. Most importantly, these books help create a classroom where every student feels included, represented, and motivated to grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a richer, more welcoming classroom library and for investing in our students' success. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1769177298325,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-build-language-and-confidence/10010745/","projectTitle":"Books That Build Language and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631476"},{"teacherId":9709012,"projectId":10075504,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a space where reading is not only accessible, but exciting and meaningful for my students. The addition of new bookshelves and a variety of engaging books has allowed me to create a classroom library that truly reflects my students' interests, cultures, and reading levels. Instead of limited choices, students now have the opportunity to explore stories that spark curiosity, build confidence, and strengthen their love for reading.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, students are developing important literacy skills every day. They are learning how to choose \"just-right\" books, build stamina during independent reading, and engage in meaningful discussions about what they read. I've been able to introduce lessons on making connections, identifying themes, and analyzing characters using texts that students are genuinely excited about. Reading in our classroom now looks like students eagerly browsing the shelves, recommending books to one another, and fully immersed in stories during reading time.\r\n\r\nI've seen a noticeable difference in several students who previously struggled to stay engaged. Some who rarely picked up a book are now asking for more time to read, while others are discovering genres and topics they never knew they enjoyed. Your support has not only provided materials—it has created a classroom environment where students feel motivated, included, and empowered as readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for investing in my students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1772050312715,"projectUrl":"project/necessities-for-a-classroom/10075504/","projectTitle":"Necessities for a Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hamideh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709012"},{"teacherId":5863921,"projectId":9922556,"letterContent":"The iPad has made instruction more flexible and responsive for my students. I can quickly model examples, annotate work, and provide visual supports that help students better understand concepts like adding tens and ones or identifying shapes. 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An iPad to Teach on the Go","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5863921_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538593956385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5863921"},{"teacherId":9631476,"projectId":9024925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the Magnetic Money Set, Play Money Sets, and bulk Dry Erase Markers. Your generosity has created meaningful, hands-on opportunities for my students to build real-world math skills.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic and play money sets have transformed the way my students understand financial literacy concepts. Instead of simply solving problems on paper, they are counting bills and coins, making change, practicing addition and subtraction, and participating in engaging \"store\" simulations. These experiences have helped them connect math to everyday life in a way that feels relevant and exciting. Students are developing stronger number sense while building confidence in handling money.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers have also made a huge impact. Having an ample supply allows every student to actively participate on whiteboards during lessons. They can solve problems, show their thinking, revise their work, and try again without hesitation. This has encouraged risk-taking, collaboration, and deeper math discussions in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I have been able to create interactive, student-centered lessons that promote real-world application, critical thinking, and engagement. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them develop skills that will benefit them far beyond our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1735869167622,"projectUrl":"project/financial-cost-of-real-life/9024925/","projectTitle":"Financial Cost of Real Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631476"},{"teacherId":9631476,"projectId":9967579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our fraction project and providing the Fraction Model Multipliers, Magnetic Pizza Fractions, Fraction Fluency Flexible Dry-Erase Boards (wipe on/wipe off), and Fraction Circles & Decimal Flip Chart. Your generosity has made a tremendous impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Fraction Model Multipliers Activity Set has helped my students move beyond memorizing procedures and truly understand how fractions work when multiplying. They are using visual models to break apart problems and explain their reasoning with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe Magnetic Pizza Fractions have been a favorite! Students eagerly build and compare slices, physically seeing how pieces combine to make a whole. Concepts like equivalence and addition are no longer abstract — they are tangible and engaging.\r\n\r\nWith the Write-On/Wipe-Off Fraction Mats and Flexible Dry-Erase Boards, students are practicing fraction fluency daily. They can model problems, test strategies, erase, and try again without fear of making mistakes. This has built both perseverance and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe Fraction Circles and Decimal Flip Chart have strengthened connections between fractions and decimals. My students are beginning to see math as interconnected rather than separate skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are more engaged, more confident, and more willing to take academic risks. Math has become interactive, collaborative, and joyful. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping them build a strong foundation in fractions.","fullyFundedDate":1766330954529,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-fractions-supporting-experient/9967579/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Fractions: Supporting Experiential Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631476"},{"teacherId":9634895,"projectId":9796762,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom environment has been transformed into a more organized, welcoming, and student-centered space. The new bookshelf and storage cabinet have given us a designated area to neatly organize books, supplies, and student projects so that materials are accessible and easy to maintain. Our classroom rug has quickly become the heart of our room — it's where we gather for morning meetings, small-group reading, collaborative discussions, and community circles. The compact refrigerator has also made a meaningful difference, allowing us to safely store snacks and drinks for students who need them during the day. For many of my students who walk to school, having access to a cool drink or snack has been an especially thoughtful and practical support.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were genuinely excited. The rug immediately became a space they wanted to sit on, read on, and gather around. They noticed how cozy and calm the room felt with the new lighting and shelving. Several students commented that the classroom felt \"more like home\" and \"more organized,\" which was exactly the goal. The improved layout has already helped students transition more smoothly between activities, stay focused during lessons, and take pride in caring for our shared space.\r\nNext, we are using these resources to support our current reading and project-based learning units. Students are working in small groups on collaborative reading projects, meeting on the rug for discussion circles, and independently accessing books and materials from the organized shelves. Our goal is to continue building classroom routines that promote independence, responsibility, and teamwork. Because of you, we now have a functional, comfortable, and engaging environment where students can thrive academically and socially. Thank you for making this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760632080918,"projectUrl":"project/eld-literacy-lounge-for-schoolwide-readi/9796762/","projectTitle":"ELD Literacy Lounge for Schoolwide Reading Events","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634895"},{"teacherId":9634895,"projectId":8586026,"letterContent":"We've been using the new resources to transform our classroom into a more engaging, hands-on learning space. The fluffy area rugs and soft shaggy rug created a cozy spot for small-group reading and collaboration, while the Fellowes 6-shelf organizer helped students independently access and manage materials. The lights added a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the magnetic tiles quickly became a favorite during STEM time—students worked together to design and build structures, testing balance and problem-solving skills. When they first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate; they were eager to explore, touch, and start creating right away. Next, students will continue using the magnetic tiles to plan and build models connected to our current math and engineering lessons, while using the organized and comfortable space to reflect, read, and share their learning together.","fullyFundedDate":1727463024463,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-my-students-can-call-home/8586026/","projectTitle":"A Classroom My Students Can Call Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634895"},{"teacherId":9631476,"projectId":9650823,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, A Community Where Every Reader Belongs. Your generosity provided engaging books and flexible seating options that are helping us build an inclusive, student-centered reading community.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the new books during independent reading, as well as during reading mentorship time with younger students. One meaningful moment occurred when my Grade 4 students chose graphic novels and comfortable seating before pairing up with other readers. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. They eagerly explored the flexible seating options and carefully selected books that felt accessible and engaging. Several students who are often hesitant readers quickly settled in, began reading independently, and expressed excitement about sharing their books with younger students. Students ask to take the books home so that the can read them again! \r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources as we deepen our literacy instruction and expand our reading mentorship program. Students will practice comprehension strategies, build vocabulary, and reflect on their reading while also preparing to read aloud, discuss stories, and encourage younger learners. The books and flexible seating will continue to support choice, confidence, and belonging as we grow a community where every reader—both young and old—feels valued and supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a space where every reader truly belongs.","fullyFundedDate":1761168720009,"projectUrl":"project/a-community-where-every-reader-belongs/9650823/","projectTitle":"A Community Where Every Reader Belongs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631476"},{"teacherId":2456599,"projectId":9204714,"letterContent":"This project allowed students to use their creativity and imagine better places, better spaces for their interest in science to grow. They worked collaboratively to create a display that expressed their concerns. The pictures reflects happy, engaged minds that are actively seeking to make a positive change in our local environment. Just look at all they are accomplishing! \r\n\r\nSuch activities help to form minds that thinking about city planning and environmental concerns that make for a stronger, brighter, and more representative base for our metropolitan area in the greater Denver area, here in Aurora, Colorado.","fullyFundedDate":1753130142584,"projectUrl":"project/project-learning-displays-for-differenti/9204714/","projectTitle":"Project Learning Displays for Differentiated Instruction -- Creative Minds Launch!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Yarrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2456599_orig.jpg?crop=356,356,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701207285379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2456599"},{"teacherId":9631476,"projectId":9635942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing us with a wonderful collection of fidgets! The moment the box arrived, students were buzzing with excitement. Several of them gathered around eagerly with smiles.\r\n\r\nWe are now using the fidgets during independent work, small-group lessons, and calm-down time. One special moment was watching a student who often struggles with restlessness stay focused through an entire activity simply by using a quiet fidget. It was the first time this year they completed the task without needing a break. Moments like that show just how meaningful your gift is.\r\n\r\nThese fidgets are already helping my students stay regulated, engaged, and ready to learn. As we move forward in our current units, the fidgets will continue to support students who need movement, sensory input, or a calming tool to stay on track. They are becoming a natural part of our classroom routines, and students are using them responsibly and gratefully.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' well-being. 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