{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Saginaw Charter Academy","outOfStateSupporters":55.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5767716,"projectId":9550677,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our youngest music students have been joyfully exploring rhythm, teamwork, and creativity with our brand-new classroom parachutes. The moment they saw the bright colors unfold, their eyes lit up and the room filled with excitement. We immediately jumped into one of their favorite songs, \"Jelly on the Plate,\" and the giggles and laughter were contagious. Students took turns creating waves, bouncing \"Jellies,\" and moving the parachute to the beat — all while strengthening listening skills and learning to work together.\r\n\r\nThese parachutes have quickly become a favorite part of our music lessons. We use them to explore tempo, dynamics, and form in songs. For example, students lift the parachute high when the music grows louder and bring it low when the music softens. They love discovering how their movements can match what they hear, turning abstract musical concepts into something they can see and feel. It has made our lessons more interactive and memorable, especially for our Young 5s and kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using the parachutes in our rhythm and movement units and in creative music games that build cooperation and coordination. The parachutes have brought new energy and joy to our classroom and remind us that music is something we experience with our whole selves — ears, hands, and hearts. Thank you for helping us make learning come alive for every child who walks through our music room.","fullyFundedDate":1760693594722,"projectUrl":"project/music-movement-with-a-giant-parachute/9550677/","projectTitle":"Music & Movement With a Giant Parachute","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5767716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692047662027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5767716"},{"teacherId":5767716,"projectId":9575538,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our middle school band students now each have their own stick bags — and it has made such a difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students were so excited to see the new gear. Several immediately started organizing their drumsticks, mallets, and brushes, proudly zipping up their new bags like professionals. One student even said, \"Now we look like a real drumline!\"\r\n\r\nWe've already put the stick bags to great use during our percussion sectionals and full band rehearsals. Having their own storage means students can keep their materials organized and ready to go, which has saved us valuable time during transitions. It's also teaching them responsibility — no more misplaced sticks or sharing between classes!\r\n\r\nRight now, our percussionists are preparing for the Winter Concert, and they're taking so much pride in their performance setup. The confidence these simple bags have given them shows in how they play — focused, prepared, and proud of their equipment.\r\n\r\nYour support helped create that moment. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them look and feel like musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1760693543642,"projectUrl":"project/stick-with-it-bags-to-keep-our-percussi/9575538/","projectTitle":"Stick With It! Bags to Keep Our Percussionists Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5767716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692047662027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5767716"},{"teacherId":825610,"projectId":9176287,"letterContent":"Time flies when we're having fun! The students returned and, as expected, they brought their germs along. No worries! I unpacked your generous donation of hand sanitizer... today! \r\nWe use it to start the day before breakfast. We use it after lunch since we eat in our classrooms. And, of course, it's readily available for sneezes and runny noses. \r\nWe are so appreciative of having this on hand to help us eradicate germs! \r\nHoping you are feeling great and not suffering during this season of sneezin'!","fullyFundedDate":1748813334949,"projectUrl":"project/high-five-with-confidence/9176287/","projectTitle":"High Five with Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp825610_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522387892144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmcd-6"},{"teacherId":825610,"projectId":9176215,"letterContent":"Students will be back in the classroom on August 25th. Thanks to you, we'll be ready for sneezing and wheezing with our supply of Kleenex! Local reports include increase in asthma symptoms as well as spikes in Covid. When the doors open, all 6th graders will have access to Kleenex. Without your support, I would need to supply tissues. Last year, we ended the year with a large roll of toilet paper. We managed but it wasn't the best situation. As a teacher, I appreciate your help. I had a lobectomy due to a carcinoid tumor. I try steer clear of germs the best I can. Thank you for giving me peace of mind.","fullyFundedDate":1750892812781,"projectUrl":"project/weve-got-a-tissue-issue-nothing-to-sne/9176215/","projectTitle":"We've Got A Tissue Issue: Nothing to Sneeze At!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp825610_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522387892144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmcd-6"},{"teacherId":825610,"projectId":9176338,"letterContent":"It's back to school time! Your assistance with our hygiene locker means we're set and ready for our female students. Each year, I restock Locker #43. The girls drop in to update me when supplies run low. I've unpacked our box and organized the locker for Day 1. Thank you so much for supporting these young ladies! They are so embarrassed in the classroom so this locker is a convenient way to allow them to have peace of mind knowing they can take care of personal issues and return to class without any worries.","fullyFundedDate":1742660006847,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-hygiene-locker-needs-suppl/9176338/","projectTitle":"Middle School Hygiene Locker Needs Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp825610_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522387892144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmcd-6"},{"teacherId":5767716,"projectId":9360088,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has the ink we need to bring music to life every single day. With this resource, I can print sheet music, practice guides, and engaging activities for all of my students, ensuring that every learner from our youngest beginners to our advanced band members has the materials they need in hand.\r\n\r\nIn today's classroom, printed music is still an essential learning tool. Students are able to follow along with their parts, highlight challenging passages, and write in notes or reminders that help them practice more effectively. They love having their own clean, crisp copies of music, especially when we start a brand new piece. The excitement in the room when they turn the first page of a new song is contagious.\r\n\r\nThis project has removed a big barrier to learning. We no longer have to worry about running out of printed music or having to share worn, faded copies. Now, my students can learn note by note and page by page with the confidence that they have exactly what they need to succeed. Your gift made that possible, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1752586378284,"projectUrl":"project/note-by-note-page-by-page-we-need-ink/9360088/","projectTitle":"Note by Note, Page by Page — We Need Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5767716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692047662027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5767716"},{"teacherId":5767716,"projectId":9225484,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support of our classroom. While the original HEPA filters were unavailable at the time of funding, your generosity still made an incredible impact. With your donations, we were able to purchase a variety of resources that directly support our young musicians including saxophone accessories, a flute lyre, and new sheet music.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new items, their excitement was contagious. My saxophone players were thrilled to try out their new ligature, mouthpiece, and harness and immediately noticed how much easier and more comfortable it was to play. Our flute players loved testing the lyre during marching rehearsals, and the whole band was eager to dig into Pomp and Circumstance especially knowing it is a piece they will perform for our upcoming graduation ceremonies.\r\n\r\nThese resources are not just supplies. They are tools that build pride and motivation in our musicians. Every improvement from a better sound to a more confident performance fuels their love for music. The next step for our students is polishing their concert pieces and these items are helping them sound their very best.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students both the tools and the confidence to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1746584103314,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-air-for-a-healthy-musical-learnin/9225484/","projectTitle":"Fresh Air for a Healthy, Musical Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5767716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692047662027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5767716"},{"teacherId":5767716,"projectId":9296964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our new middle school band music library. These pieces have greatly impacted my students' learning by helping them build essential skills like sight reading, listening carefully, and working as a team. With the new music, reading in our class is lively and collaborative, encouraging every student to participate fully. Thanks to your generous support, I was able to introduce more varied and engaging music that challenges and inspires my students. Some students who were once unsure about band are now excited to learn, perform, and grow as musicians. This gift has truly made a lasting difference in our program and in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746787138631,"projectUrl":"project/nextgen-soundscapes-a-modern-repertoire/9296964/","projectTitle":"NextGen Soundscapes: A Modern Repertoire Revival","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5767716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692047662027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5767716"},{"teacherId":5767716,"projectId":9367347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our band. Thanks to you, we now have beautiful new crash cymbals that bring power and excitement to our performances. When my students first saw them, they could not stop smiling. One student shouted, \"Now we sound like a real marching band!\"\r\n\r\nWe are already using the cymbals during rehearsals, and they make a huge difference in both our sound and our confidence. Students are learning proper technique and taking pride in caring for these high quality instruments. The improvement in our overall sound has helped us prepare more seriously for upcoming performances.\r\n\r\nNext, we are getting ready for our fall parade and school pep rallies. These new cymbals will play a key role in those events, and our students cannot wait to show them off. Your gift has made our music louder, stronger, and more exciting. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1752586365449,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-boom-crash-cymbals-for-marchi/9367347/","projectTitle":"Bring the Boom: Crash Cymbals For Marching Band!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5767716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692047662027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5767716"},{"teacherId":5767716,"projectId":9349165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our shelving project. The new unit has already made a big impact in our music room. When my students saw it for the first time, their eyes lit up. One student even said, \"It looks like a real music room now!\"\r\n\r\nWe now use the shelves every day to store instruments and equipment. It has saved us so much time during setup and cleanup. Our room is more organized, which helps us focus on making music. Students are also learning how to take better care of their materials because everything finally has a place.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are getting ready for our fall concert. With the improved space and storage, we can spend more time rehearsing and less time searching for what we need. Your gift has helped create a cleaner, calmer, and more productive environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our musicians the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1752586398387,"projectUrl":"project/sound-storage-a-shelving-unit-for-our-i/9349165/","projectTitle":"Sound Storage: A Shelving Unit for Our Instruments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5767716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692047662027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5767716"},{"teacherId":7106751,"projectId":8741826,"letterContent":"I am so thankful to have these materials for my students. They are able to take what they need when they need it. Many students throughout the middle school have come multiple time to get something that is needed for their daily comfort and needs. I have also been able to share and help out other grade levels when they have needed something for their students' needs. Students are comfortable asking knowing that these are here for them to get and use daily or as needed. Things as simple as a hair tie to fix their hair, chap stick for this lips, or even deodorant when theirs run out or they forgot to put some on for the day. All of things are helping them out!","fullyFundedDate":1726701382578,"projectUrl":"project/take-what-you-need/8741826/","projectTitle":"Take What You Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Combs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7106751"},{"teacherId":5767716,"projectId":9309369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Percussion Playground\" to life! Because of your generous support, my classroom is now filled with the vibrant sound of maracas, djembes, bongos, guiros, and more—and the energy and engagement from my students has been incredible. When the instruments arrived, students gasped with excitement and immediately began asking, \"Can we play them today?!\" We spent that entire week exploring the new sounds and textures, and it truly felt like a celebration of rhythm, curiosity, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThese instruments have opened the door to deeper learning and richer music experiences across all grade levels. Younger students have been using them to explore steady beat, call-and-response, and dynamics in interactive circle games. Older students recently completed a world percussion unit, where they created group performances using instruments from different cultures, and reflected on how music connects us across the globe. The percussion playground has become a central part of our classroom—not just as a tool for music-making, but as a way for students to collaborate, lead, and express themselves.\r\n\r\nNext, we're preparing for our spring performance, where students will showcase original rhythm compositions and global drumming pieces. Your support has allowed my students to take ownership of their music in a way that was never possible before. Thank you for giving them the chance to explore, create, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1746787370025,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-building-a-percussion-playg/9309369/","projectTitle":"\"Let’s Play! 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