{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Margarita Muniz Academy","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9909967,"projectId":9360019,"letterContent":"At the start of each school year, we brainstorm music selections that students are excited to learn and perform. I lead three ensembles—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—and each group performs three pieces twice a year.\r\n\r\nLast year, my advanced group expressed interest in exploring music from Brazil. I arranged Sergio Mendes' \"Magalenha\" and attempted to collaborate with a local Brazilian percussionist, but unfortunately, our schedules didn't align.\r\n\r\nEven without authentic Brazilian percussion, my students delivered a fantastic performance. When I shared the challenges with a colleague, she suggested launching a DonorsChoose campaign to help fund world percussion instruments. I started the campaign with no expectations—and was completely overjoyed and grateful to learn it was fully funded by a single donor: YOU!\r\n\r\nAfter sharing the exciting news with all my classes, we eagerly awaited the arrival of the instruments you helped fund. Each delivery felt like opening gifts on Christmas morning—students lit up with joy, cheering as we unboxed each item. The enthusiasm was contagious. As soon as the first pandeiros were played, the room burst into movement—students dancing, laughing, and celebrating the music they were now able to create. It was a powerful reminder of how meaningful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nWe'll be wrapping up our first quarter just before Thanksgiving, and when we return, we'll begin our second quarter with focused technique lessons for each instrument group. This includes pandeiros (both with and without tamborim beaters), agogô bells, and more. The students are excited to deepen their skills, and at least one Brazilian piece will be featured in our end-of-year Spring Showcase in May. We can't wait to show you how far they've come—thanks to your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1752586581658,"projectUrl":"project/rhythms-of-the-world-help-students-disc/9360019/","projectTitle":"Rhythms of the World: Help Students Discover Brazilian Percussion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muñoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9909967_orig.png?crop=578,578,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747324828721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9909967"},{"teacherId":9701434,"projectId":9365982,"letterContent":"Hope you all are having a wonderful fall! The supplies for this project were pushed to delivery this fall, at the start of the school year, instead of the end, but the impact is just as important! The same snacks, colorful magnets, stickers, and rewards that can motivate a student to finish the year are the same items that can help motivate a student start a new school year with enthusiasm.\r\n \r\nAs my students transition into 11th grade this year, they quickly noted the increase in schoolwork and increase on the difficulty of schoolwork. The supplies your donations supported allowed me to create fun games and activities to build more community and self confidence among the students to tackle the hard work of reading long texts, facilitating group work, and writing analytical assignments. Because of your donations, my students are also able to start the year off in a classroom that has warm visuals through colorful magnets and the posters they're able to hold up.\r\n\r\nHow we start the year is just as important as how we end the year. Many of my students are seeing the new school year as an opportunity to transform their grades for the positive. I thank you so much for these supplies that are crucial for supporting my students in starting the new year with joy and optimism.","fullyFundedDate":1747841359757,"projectUrl":"project/final-stretch-snacks-and-stickers/9365982/","projectTitle":"Final Stretch Snacks and Stickers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sophia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701434_orig.png?crop=682,682,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725110819828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701434"},{"teacherId":9747362,"projectId":9156940,"letterContent":"We are writing to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous contribution to the Serenity Nook at our school. Your support has made a tangible and immediate difference in the lives of our students. Because of you, we were able to create a dedicated, quiet space that provides a safe and calming environment. This invaluable resource is primarily used by our students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), giving them a place to decompress, manage sensory input, and prepare for academic tasks. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our mission and your commitment to supporting all students.\r\n\r\nThe Serenity Nook is more than just a room; it's a sanctuary where students can find the focus and emotional regulation they need to thrive. Your donation directly impacts their ability to meet the goals outlined in their IEPs, fostering greater academic success and personal well-being. This space has quickly become an essential part of our school, and it wouldn't have been possible without your kindness. Thank you again for your thoughtful donation and for helping us create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1742494665936,"projectUrl":"project/the-serenity-nook/9156940/","projectTitle":"The Serenity Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747362_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y583&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741729515236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747362"},{"teacherId":9715919,"projectId":9199944,"letterContent":"Your donations of a printer and ink, snacks, a fridge, and a microwave transformed our ESL classroom into a true community space that supported both academic learning and student well-being.\r\n\r\nPrinter & Ink: Because of you, my students were able to print their own reading passages, practice sheets, and even their writing pieces. Having a printed copy in their hands gave them pride in their work and immediate access to learning materials.\r\n\r\nSnacks: Thanks to your generosity, my students had the energy to focus and participate in class. Having snacks available showed them that their needs were cared for, and it helped them stay engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nFridge & Microwave: These additions made our classroom feel like a safe and welcoming space. Students were able to store and heat food, which reduced stress and helped them concentrate on learning instead of worrying about being hungry.\r\n\r\nYour support met the whole student—their academic, emotional, and physical needs. Because of you, my students felt safe, supported, and ready to thrive in both their English learning and their middle school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1746786414706,"projectUrl":"project/my-middle-school-esl-classroom/9199944/","projectTitle":"My Middle School ESL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715919_orig.jpg?crop=1076,1076,x46,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726084792696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715919"},{"teacherId":9918254,"projectId":9102526,"letterContent":"These materials have set my classroom up for great success in their independence as learners next school year! By having all materials located in the bins on the student tables, students will be able to avoid traffic jams at the resource shelf, and avoid the potential embarrassment of asking for a material (such as a pencil) that they need. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, these materials will promote greater student ownership of the learning materials as each group will have a designated materials captain who will ensure that their table bin is all set and everything returned at the end of class. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for support and commitment to my students' learning. Their success if possible thanks to so many nameless supporters such as you.","fullyFundedDate":1745689609310,"projectUrl":"project/supply-caddies-for-esl-projects/9102526/","projectTitle":"Supply Caddies for ESL Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Benjamin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9918254_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750693153215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9918254"},{"teacherId":9528508,"projectId":9156959,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity and support. Thanks to your donation, my students now have access to snacks throughout the day, and this small shift has had a big impact. For many of my students, especially those who come to school without having had breakfast or lunch, a simple granola bar or crackers can make all the difference in their ability to focus, participate, and stay present during lessons.\r\n\r\nMany of my students rely on school not just for learning, but also for basic needs like food. The snacks you helped provide have become a dependable part of our routine, especially for students who come to class without having had lunch. Being able to offer something as simple as a granola bar or crackers means that students can stay in class, stay focused, and avoid unnecessary distractions or trips to the nurse due to hunger. It's a practical support that makes a real difference in their ability to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this DonorsChoose project come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1746787053893,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-for-hungry-7th-graders/9156959/","projectTitle":"Brain Food for Hungry 7th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barbosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9528508_orig.png?crop=775,775,x1322,y558&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715212261371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9528508"},{"teacherId":9715919,"projectId":8718400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our ESL classroom. Your support has made a world of difference in the lives of my students, many of whom are navigating a new language and culture with courage and passion. The resources you provided—books, snacks, and board games—have enriched our lessons and created a warm, welcoming environment where students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThe books have quickly become classroom favorites, with students eagerly diving into new stories. The board games have brought joy and laughter, especially during board game club, all while encouraging conversation, collaboration, and critical thinking in English. The snacks have helped students stay focused and energized. Each item you gave has become a building block in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has left a lasting impression on our classroom. From all of us in my classroom—thank you for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1733479770950,"projectUrl":"project/my-amazing-esl-class/8718400/","projectTitle":"My Amazing ESL Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715919_orig.jpg?crop=1076,1076,x46,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726084792696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715919"},{"teacherId":9528508,"projectId":8743838,"letterContent":"The resources provided through this project have had a transformative impact on my students' learning experience. It has especially made a difference when we need something for last-minute classroom activities or when students request additional materials. This immediate access to printed resources has been a game changer in supporting various learning styles.\r\n\r\nThe Paper Cutter and Laminator Kit have been incredibly valuable in creating durable, reusable materials, such as flashcards, visual guides, and posters. These tools allow me to reinforce key concepts, which has been particularly helpful for students who benefit from having physical, repeatable resources.\r\n\r\nThe JBL Speaker has made audio-based activities more engaging and interactive. Whether we're listening to podcasts, watching videos, or practicing presentations, the speaker ensures that every student can hear clearly, regardless of where they sit. This has encouraged students to participate more in group activities.\r\n\r\nAs for the impact on specific students, the new technology has sparked enthusiasm among many. ELL students, in particular, have found the visual and audio elements particularly helpful, as they allow them to access content in multiple ways.\r\n\r\nIn sum, these tools have not only supported my teaching but have allowed my students to grow in new, exciting ways. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1735657667769,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-transformative-learning-empow/8743838/","projectTitle":"Tools for Transformative Learning: Empowering Students with Essential Classroom Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barbosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9528508_orig.png?crop=775,775,x1322,y558&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715212261371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9528508"},{"teacherId":542889,"projectId":8732800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund my project. My students were super excited to see the great variety of snacks available to them!\r\n\r\nDuring independent work time, students are able to select snacks to keep them fueled through their assignments. Students feel comfortable asking for a snack and quickly getting back to work. \r\n\r\nI have noticed overall improved class morale, engagement, and work completion. Students have more energy to do work and are better able to engage in learning since they are not fighting a growling belly!\r\n\r\nThese snacks have gone a long way to help everyday learning! We are so thankful for support our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733258786624,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-minds-not-hungry-learners/8732800/","projectTitle":"Hungry Minds, Not Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jhoanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp542889_orig.jpg?crop=282,282,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663720940781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jhoanna"},{"teacherId":9870037,"projectId":8999298,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating planners to my Early College class! The students were super excited to receive them and make them their own. The stickers especially helped the students to personalize and have fun with their planners. I didn't know it would be possible to get students excited about time management, but having planners makes them feel like real college students, and being able to decorate and personalize them makes it fun. Now that they've had their planners for a month, I don't even need to remind them to write important dates and to-dos, they just do it themselves. \r\n\r\nTime management is an crucial skill for academic and professional success, and having planners has been essential to my students' development of this skill. Even after these planners are all filled out a year from now, I know my students will retain the skills necessary to continue organizing and mapping out their time, which will help them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1735657662862,"projectUrl":"project/practicing-for-college-with-planners/8999298/","projectTitle":"Practicing for College with Planners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madeira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9870037_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733852812845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-madeira"},{"teacherId":9701434,"projectId":8965657,"letterContent":"This winter has been tough on our students in terms of weather and energy levels, but your support has been key for sustaining morale and learning. Your gifts for providing snacks and stickers for the students were absolutely essential for motivating students through the two weeks before winter vacation and allowed me to offer fun prizes for learning games to keep energy and engagement up. The decorating supplies provided by your gifts helped keep the room colorful and bright as they skies outside stay gray and we experienced less and less sunlight throughout the day. The games your gifts supported have helped my students get to know each other better to build rapport and trust for classroom collaboration and discussion. The gel pens have continued to make writing and note-taking fun for my students and I have seen an increase in writing and color-coding in their notebooks.\r\n\r\nThe health and wellbeing supplies have also been critical for creating an atmosphere of care and safety in my classroom. As expected, winter brought in more coughing, sneezing, and dry skin into the classroom and the students were so excited to see masks, hand sanitizer, band-aids, and cough drops readily available around the room. Just this week, one of my students had a cough drop to soothe her throat and said, \"Wow, this cured all my diseases!\" Obviously, it did not, but the comment did speak to the relief this classroom supply offered her when she needed it. \r\n\r\nYour support allowed me to offer my students a classroom environment that shows them thoughtful attention to their physical, mental, and social wellbeing, which is something they have certainly noticed. Particularly during one of the toughest season of the year for students to stay focused, I am so thankful to you all for helping me to create this space for them to keep learning with joy and enthusiasm.","fullyFundedDate":1733260916323,"projectUrl":"project/winter-classroom-needs-fun-colors-han/8965657/","projectTitle":"Winter Classroom Needs: Fun, Colors, Hand-Sanitizer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sophia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701434_orig.png?crop=682,682,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725110819828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701434"},{"teacherId":9698668,"projectId":8690570,"letterContent":"Going into my first year of teaching, I knew that I would be challenged in way I couldn't imagine during my student teaching. Despite this, these past few months have been incredibly rewarding and my students and I could not be more grateful for the resources that were provided to us by you. \r\nI am continually inspired everyday by the students and teachers I work with every single day. These students are eager to learn and connect to science in the real world, and it is incredible to see their excitement when they come to class. \r\n\r\nWe have recently finished our Food Chemistry unit, in which my goal was for students to understand how chemical reactions occur in cooking, how we can transform ingredients, and what these processes reveal about fundamental principles of chemistry. Cooking is an essential part of life, deeply rooted in culture and history. As students study chemistry this year, I want them to recognize that everything they interact with has applications in the sciences. 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