{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"New Standard Academy","outOfStateSupporters":43.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8836066,"projectId":9900041,"letterContent":"When our new classroom supplies arrived, my students were immediately excited and eager to dive in. The bright dry-erase markers and clipboards quickly became favorites during our small-group activities. Students began collaborating more confidently, showing their work clearly, moving around the room to solve problems together, and engaging in deeper discussions. The Post-it easel pads allowed us to create anchor charts and visual reminders that now hang proudly around the classroom, giving students constant access to the strategies we built together.\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far was watching my students use the graph paper during a challenging assignment. They were focused, organized, and proud of how neatly they could present their thinking. Even something as simple as fresh glue sticks boosted participation during interactive notebook work—students were excited to put their notebooks together the right way without worrying about running out of supplies. The diffuser has also made our classroom feel calm and inviting, helping students stay focused and ready to learn each day.\r\nThanks to your support, my students are equipped with high-quality tools that make learning more hands-on, collaborative, and meaningful. These resources have helped us start strong, and they will continue to support our work throughout the year. Your generosity has truly impacted our classroom, and we are so grateful for your belief in our students and their potential. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1763587258798,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-help-my-students-shine-eve/9900041/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Help My Students Shine Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8836066_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667997497604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8836066"},{"teacherId":3823519,"projectId":9428902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness. This project has been a lifesaver for our class this year. With these supplies, my students have been able to hit the ground running from day 1. We were able to do many STEM projects and team building during the first weeks of school. Since then, we have been doing hands-on learning, small group instruction, and playing games. Learning this way and hitting as many different learning styles as possible has been a game-changer. None of this could have been accomplished without you!","fullyFundedDate":1753975134096,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-school-success/9428902/","projectTitle":"School Supplies For School Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benoit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3823519_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476026818708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/benoitamanda"},{"teacherId":8836066,"projectId":9485151,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has become more organized, efficient, and engaging for my students! The new rolling storage cart has made it easy to keep supplies sorted and accessible, allowing students to take more ownership of classroom materials. They especially love using the labeled drawers to quickly grab what they need for group activities and projects without wasting time searching.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the colorful pens, pencils, and sticky notes, they were so excited — it felt like Christmas morning! They immediately started using the new supplies for note-taking, journaling, and collaborative problem-solving. The \"I Need Help\" flip charts have also been a game-changer for classroom communication; students feel more comfortable asking for support without disrupting the flow of the lesson.\r\n\r\nThe teacher planner and three-hole punch have helped me stay organized and prepared for every lesson, while the loose-leaf paper ensures that no student ever has to worry about not having materials. The magnetic pen holders have helped keep our whiteboard area tidy and ready for daily use.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the semester, these resources are helping my students focus more on learning and less on logistics. Our next step is using these tools to support our upcoming group projects, where students will plan, organize, and present their own culinary or math-based lessons to their peers. These materials make that kind of hands-on, student-led learning possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping create an organized, creative, and collaborative learning space. Your contribution truly makes a daily difference!","fullyFundedDate":1758202621360,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-tools-for-success-organized-a/9485151/","projectTitle":"The Write Tools for Success: Organized and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8836066_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667997497604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8836066"},{"teacherId":8450780,"projectId":9248831,"letterContent":"Muchas gracias para los libros. These books have provided our students with real Spanish language usage that they will not find in a textbook. It can be so difficult to learn a new language, especially without context. So, while it is important for students to learn the conjugations of verbs and when to use them -- through conjugation tables and educational songs -- real language fluency comes from experiencing the language in context, through literature and other media. \r\n\r\nThe Spanish literature library is just starting to grow, so the small amount we've gained from this Donors Choose project is a tremendous help. It may look small now, but with time, we hope to have a flourishing collection of books for our Spanish language learners -- and our Spanish-speaking English Language Learners -- to enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1744244995351,"projectUrl":"project/libros-para-estudiantes/9248831/","projectTitle":"Libros Para Estudiantes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brasseur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8450780"},{"teacherId":8836066,"projectId":9538690,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting our classroom with your generous donation. Thanks to your contributions, we now have access to essential cleaning supplies and hygiene products, which have made our learning environment safer and more comfortable for all students. The students were excited to see all the new materials, especially the whiteboard cleaner and hand sanitizer, and they immediately took pride in keeping our classroom clean and organized.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed us to focus more on learning and less on disruptions caused by messes or the spread of germs. For example, during a recent collaborative science project, students were able to comfortably share materials and work together at our whiteboards without worrying about cleanliness. They were thrilled to see our classroom feeling refreshed and ready for their creativity and collaboration.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to continue integrating these materials into daily routines to support both learning and responsibility. Our next classroom project will involve interactive lessons that require students to actively use the whiteboards for problem-solving and brainstorming, and having these resources ensures a smooth and engaging experience for everyone. Your support is helping us create a positive, healthy, and inspiring learning space that encourages student participation and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758202628467,"projectUrl":"project/germs-dont-belong-here-help-us-stay-cl/9538690/","projectTitle":"Germs Don’t Belong Here: Help Us Stay Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8836066_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667997497604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8836066"},{"teacherId":9999641,"projectId":9257192,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for the generous donation of Spanish as a Second Language books for our beginner students. These resources will play a vital role in helping our learners take their first steps in reading and understanding Spanish. \r\nSome students enjoy reading every day and often pick up a book to read or improve their pronunciation alongside me. These books are even available to take home, allowing them to immerse themselves in the new language beyond the classroom.\r\nYour support not only enriches our educational environment but also empowers students to explore a new language with confidence and curiosity. 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Ex. new vocabulary, who's speaking, characters, setting, problem, solutions and the stories main idea.\r\n\r\nThe students have a classroom library where they can read if they are an early finisher. My students loved to pair up and read to a friend, and act out the story. We have a designated time in the class where we all read for 15 minutes then draw/ or write about what they read then share out with the class their favorite part of the story. \r\n\r\nI have three students who are fluent readers who enjoy reading to the class when it is our read aloud time. They enjoy learning new vocabulary then using them in their writing.","fullyFundedDate":1744244995559,"projectUrl":"project/freadom-forever-free/9229804/","projectTitle":"“fREADom” Forever free","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thornton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6746885_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743707033731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6746885"},{"teacherId":8836066,"projectId":9097677,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The materials you provided — four packs of college-ruled paper, a pencil sharpener, dry erase markers, and index cards — have already made a noticeable difference in our classroom.\r\nAs soon as the students saw the new supplies, their faces lit up. One student even said, \"Now I can finally organize my notes the way I want to!\" It might seem small, but having access to fresh paper and index cards gave them a real sense of ownership over their learning.\r\nWe immediately put your donations to use in a recent research and presentation project. Students used the index cards to take notes and organize their thoughts for speeches they presented to the class. The dry-erase markers were a big hit during our peer-review sessions, where students used the whiteboard to brainstorm and revise each other's outlines. The new sharpener came in handy more than once—finally, a reliable way to keep our pencils ready without disrupting class time.\r\nRight now, we're transitioning into a unit on persuasive writing. The index cards are being repurposed for debate prep, and the paper is being used daily for drafting and revising essays. These basic supplies have helped build a smoother, more focused classroom environment.\r\nThanks again for helping us stay organized, confident, and ready to learn. Your support truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1746536778892,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-minds-with-essential-supplies/9097677/","projectTitle":"Empowering Minds With Essential Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8836066_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667997497604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8836066"},{"teacherId":8836066,"projectId":9028687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! With the $100 gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers, I was able to purchase several high-quality resources that have made a noticeable impact on my students' learning. These materials have helped integrate technology into our lessons in ways that make learning more interactive, visual, and accessible for all students. Instead of simply reading from textbooks, students now engage with interactive digital activities that deepen their understanding and allow them to work at their own pace, which has been a game-changer for many of them.\r\nThe students are especially excited about the interactive Google Slides activities and digital escape rooms I was able to bring into our classroom. These resources turn lessons into puzzles and games, making learning feel more like fun than work. It's been amazing to see students light up with excitement as they work through these challenges, collaborating with each other and thinking critically in ways that traditional worksheets don't always inspire.\r\nOne student in particular, who typically struggles with motivation in a traditional classroom setting, has completely embraced the new activities. Watching him eagerly take charge in a group during a digital escape room, encouraging others and explaining concepts, was truly heartwarming. It's moments like these that remind me how important it is to meet students where they are — and with your help, we are doing exactly that. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1744032886686,"projectUrl":"project/ignite-young-minds-empowering-learning/9028687/","projectTitle":"Ignite Young Minds: Empowering Learning with Creative Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8836066_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667997497604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8836066"},{"teacherId":9596631,"projectId":8720106,"letterContent":"As soon as books arrive, students will be able to take a deeper look into concepts that interest them. The book that we chose is a graphic novel, so this will help them to see that reading doesn't have to be long-winded and boring - it can be (and is!) fun. This book teaches individuality, forging a path through controversy, resilience, perserverance, and family values.\r\n\r\nMy students can thumb through a book that has impacted many adults today - myself included! Through re-learning to read, my students can finally start to love reading again.","fullyFundedDate":1733191825372,"projectUrl":"project/re-learning-to-read/8720106/","projectTitle":"Re-Learning to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sherrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9596631_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y359&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734028198439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9596631"},{"teacherId":4193657,"projectId":8530468,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your kindness and generosity in funding my Donors Choose project for new books! Because of your support, my students now have access to engaging, high-quality books that will spark their imagination, expand their knowledge, and nurture their love for reading.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they saw the new books was priceless. Many of my students don't always have access to books at home, so having fresh, interesting stories in our classroom makes a world of difference. These books will not only enhance their literacy skills but also inspire them to become lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on my students, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in their education. Thank you for believing in the power of books and for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1727910627302,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-better-readers/8530468/","projectTitle":"New Books for Better Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4193657_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492217595389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-brooks"},{"teacherId":8836066,"projectId":8736147,"letterContent":"I'm so excited to share how the resources you helped provide are making a real difference in our classroom. One of the first projects we used the new materials for was our transformation project display in geometry. The students were thrilled when they saw the supplies, and it instantly sparked their creativity and engagement. For example, during the transformation lesson, they were able to use the bulletin paper to make their projects unique. The hands-on approach has been incredibly effective in helping them grasp the concepts we're working on in class.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless! They were excited and motivated, eager to dive in and explore the new tools available to them. It's been wonderful to witness their enthusiasm as they take ownership of their learning with these new resources.\r\nLooking ahead, the next steps for my students include presenting their projects. Thanks to your generous contribution, they now have the tools and confidence to continue growing and thriving. Your support has made a lasting impact, and I can't wait to see where it takes them.\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1734972653555,"projectUrl":"project/math-previews-with-style/8736147/","projectTitle":"Math Previews With Style","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8836066_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667997497604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8836066"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103836","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":676,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":94,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 10","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.0,"schoolId":103836,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about New Standard Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"New Standard Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/michigan-department-of-education/new-standard-charter-school/103836"}