{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mater Academy Bonanza","outOfStateSupporters":55.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7561258,"projectId":6012557,"letterContent":"Our new volleyballs and training equipment have become a central part of every practice, allowing our student-athletes to stay engaged from the moment they step into the gym. One of the most memorable moments was our first practice using the new resources. Instead of students waiting their turn because of limited equipment, we were able to divide into multiple skill stations where every athlete was actively serving, passing, setting, and attacking. The energy in the gym was incredible, and the students quickly realized they were getting more opportunities to improve with every drill.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate when the students saw the new equipment. They were eager to put everything to use and appreciated having the same quality resources they see competitive programs using. Many commented that having enough volleyballs and training equipment made practices feel more organized and professional, giving them even more motivation to work hard and continue developing their skills.\r\n\r\nAs we move through the season, these resources will continue to be used every day as students build their volleyball fundamentals, improve game strategy, and prepare for competition. Beyond athletic skills, our practices emphasize communication, leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and accountability. Thanks to your generosity, our student-athletes have the tools they need to maximize every practice and continue growing as confident learners, teammates, and leaders both on and off the court.","fullyFundedDate":1639240844693,"projectUrl":"project/we-practice-volleyball/6012557/","projectTitle":"We Practice Volleyball","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7561258_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629442780348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/volleyball"},{"teacherId":7561258,"projectId":8849173,"letterContent":"Our students have been excited to use their new uniforms, kneepads, and sports equipment as they prepare for practices and competitions. One of the most memorable moments was seeing every athlete arrive at our first team practice fully equipped and ready to participate. Instead of worrying about whether they had the proper gear, they were able to focus on learning new skills, encouraging one another, and growing as a team. Having the necessary equipment has allowed every student to fully participate and feel like an important part of our program.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on our students' faces when they received these resources was incredible. Many immediately put on their uniforms and kneepads, eager to begin practicing together. They took pride in representing their school and appreciated knowing they had the equipment needed to safely and confidently compete. It gave them a sense of belonging and reinforced that people in their community believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nAs the season continues, these resources will be used every day as students develop sport-specific skills, improve their fitness, and prepare for competitions. Beyond athletics, we are teaching leadership, communication, perseverance, responsibility, and teamwork—lessons that carry into the classroom and everyday life. Thanks to your generosity, our student-athletes have the tools they need to continue learning, building confidence, and representing our school with pride.","fullyFundedDate":1729266482032,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-gear/8849173/","projectTitle":"Volleyball gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7561258_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629442780348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/volleyball"},{"teacherId":7561258,"projectId":8723658,"letterContent":"Our new volleyballs have become an essential part of every practice. Because we now have enough quality volleyballs for our athletes, we are able to run multiple small-group drills at the same time, giving every student more opportunities to practice and improve. One memorable moment was during our first team practice with the new equipment. Instead of waiting in long lines for a turn, every athlete had a ball in their hands, allowing us to focus on serving, passing, and ball control from the very beginning. The increased repetitions immediately created a more energetic and productive practice environment.\r\n\r\nThe students were incredibly excited when they saw the new volleyballs. They couldn't wait to start using them and immediately commented on how much better they felt compared to our older equipment. Having enough volleyballs for everyone made each athlete feel valued and showed them that people beyond our school believe in their success.\r\n\r\nAs the season continues, these volleyballs will be used every day to develop the fundamental skills of serving, passing, setting, attacking, and defensive play. Beyond improving volleyball skills, our athletes are learning communication, teamwork, leadership, and perseverance through structured practices and game-like situations. Thanks to your generosity, our students have the resources they need to continue growing as both athletes and young leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1726775190537,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-volleyball/8723658/","projectTitle":"Volleyball Volleyball","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7561258_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629442780348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/volleyball"},{"teacherId":7561258,"projectId":8990367,"letterContent":"Receiving our new team uniforms was an unforgettable moment for our student-athletes. As each player put on their uniform for the first time, you could immediately see their confidence and excitement grow. They gathered together for team photos, encouraged one another, and proudly represented our school. It was more than just new apparel—it marked the beginning of a season where every athlete felt like an important part of our team.\r\n\r\nOur students were thrilled when they first saw the uniforms. Many commented on how professional they looked and how proud they were to wear our school colors. The uniforms created an immediate sense of unity and belonging, reminding each player that they are part of something bigger than themselves. That pride has carried into practices and matches, where they continue to work hard and represent our school with confidence and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nAs the season continues, these uniforms will be worn at every practice, match, tournament, and team event. While we continue developing volleyball fundamentals like serving, passing, setting, and attacking, we're also teaching leadership, communication, accountability, and teamwork. 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Students also benefit in that they can retrieve books about body growth and changes. They can obtain these books and keep their privacy. \r\nThank you again for reading my project and contributing to the cause.","fullyFundedDate":1784947104757,"projectUrl":"project/moving-on-up/10396304/","projectTitle":"Moving On Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459773_orig.jpg?crop=2560,2560,x393,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699638695473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7459773"},{"teacherId":7561258,"projectId":10360857,"letterContent":"Our new Nike Elite backpacks have quickly become an important part of our volleyball program. Each student now has a dedicated place to keep their shoes, knee pads, water bottle, practice gear, notebooks, and other essentials organized. Before practices, our athletes arrive prepared because everything they need is in one place. One of my favorite moments was watching the team receive their backpacks and immediately begin organizing them for the season. It created a sense of pride and unity, and the students were excited to represent our program.\r\n\r\nThe reaction from our athletes was incredible. Many of them had never owned a high-quality athletic backpack designed specifically for volleyball. They were smiling, comparing features, and couldn't wait to use them at practices, tournaments, and school. More than just carrying equipment, the backpacks gave them a sense of belonging and reinforced that they are part of something special.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the season, these backpacks will travel with our students to practices, matches, and tournaments while also serving them during the school day. They help teach responsibility, organization, and preparedness—skills that extend beyond athletics and into the classroom. Thanks to your generosity, our athletes are better equipped to focus on learning, competing, and representing our school with pride.","fullyFundedDate":1783363376203,"projectUrl":"project/elite-backpacks/10360857/","projectTitle":"Elite Backpacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7561258_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629442780348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/volleyball"},{"teacherId":7459773,"projectId":10365314,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me obtain shelves. My school was built on limited land therefore having no room to build. In the health office, more and more items are needed and quickly accessible. The shelves have allowed me to use open space instead of installing actual shelves. I can place more items along with my binders. 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Your generosity turned a classroom lesson into a living, interactive adventure.","fullyFundedDate":1739367640612,"projectUrl":"project/bioactive-terrarium/9100666/","projectTitle":"Bioactive Terrarium","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gronna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917219_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784219861318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9917219"},{"teacherId":7459773,"projectId":10362972,"letterContent":"The impact to my students from this project will greatly benefit all my students. We will still be in the throes of summer when school starts. We will have PE classes and recesses in which children will not listen to bodies when they are getting hot. The ice will assist with ice packs for injuries and cooling down students. \r\nThank you for supporting the health office and my students this school year. We appreciate the help because we can focus on other purchases needed for the students. Again thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1783284552423,"projectUrl":"project/cool-care-for-our-students/10362972/","projectTitle":"Cool Care for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459773_orig.jpg?crop=2560,2560,x393,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699638695473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7459773"},{"teacherId":7561258,"projectId":10126477,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have high-quality volleyballs that are being used every day during practices and skill development sessions. These new volleyballs have allowed us to create more efficient drills, give every athlete more opportunities to touch the ball, and focus on building the fundamental skills that will help them grow both individually and as teammates.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on our students' faces when they first saw the new volleyballs was incredible. They immediately noticed the quality and couldn't wait to put them into action. Having enough equipment for everyone means less waiting and more learning, making every practice more engaging and productive.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the season, these volleyballs will be used to teach serving, passing, setting, attacking, and game strategy while preparing our athletes for competitions. More importantly, they are helping us build confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game. Your support has made a lasting impact on our program, and every practice serves as a reminder that there are people who believe in our students and their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our athletes and helping create meaningful opportunities for them to learn, compete, and grow. Your kindness is making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778621274917,"projectUrl":"project/volleyballs-and-more-volleyballs/10126477/","projectTitle":"Volleyballs and More Volleyballs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7561258_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629442780348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/volleyball"},{"teacherId":7459773,"projectId":10307003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! Because of your kindness, we were able to provide essential feminine hygiene products, including thin ultra pads, along with a cube organizer and fabric bins to store them in an organized, discreet, and accessible way.\r\nYour donation is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Having these supplies readily available helps ensure that our girls can feel comfortable, confident, and focused on their every day without worry or embarrassment.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our students. Thank you for making a lasting impact!\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nMrs. Pam, RN","fullyFundedDate":1779827332475,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safe-space-for-care-comfort/10307003/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safe Space for Care, Comfort, and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459773_orig.jpg?crop=2560,2560,x393,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699638695473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7459773"},{"teacherId":7459773,"projectId":10277719,"letterContent":"Students who want to spread kindness really enjoy providing food to who may be less fortunate than others. It provides a glimpse into another person's world and that it can happen anyone at anytime. 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Thank you for allowing the students and me the chance to express our version of kindness to the community.","fullyFundedDate":1778290432616,"projectUrl":"project/providing-meals-to-our-most-vulnerable-n/10277719/","projectTitle":"Providing Meals to Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459773_orig.jpg?crop=2560,2560,x393,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699638695473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7459773"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_121100","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1110,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.9,"schoolId":121100,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mater Academy Bonanza on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mater Academy Bonanza","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/mater-academy-of-nevada/mater-academy-bonanza/121100"}