{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Academy of Arts & Letters","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8918583,"projectId":9786839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! We are thrilled to have reading support materials and cleaning supplies for our third grade classrooms. \r\n\r\nStudents have already started using the guided readers to help them read from line to line, as well as the whisper phones, to help them read out loud to themselves. They were so excited to begin using the materials, and I am already seeing students feel more confident and focused when reading. In addition, some of our cleaning supplies have already arrived and we could not be more excited to have them. While our custodial staff cleans at the end of the day, it is so helpful to have a broom and vacuum in our classroom to pick up messes throughout the day! \r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764177588112,"projectUrl":"project/reading-support-and-a-clean-classroom/9786839/","projectTitle":"Reading Support and a Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pulgini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918583_orig.jpg?crop=1670,1670,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724034867069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8918583"},{"teacherId":8918583,"projectId":8675763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to my donors choose project for a new classroom rug! After a year of use, I can say that my students got great use out of a new classroom rug and it is still in great condition. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw our new rug, they were shocked and so excited! Our old rug was green, with longer shag, and this new black and white rug pops in our classroom and has circles to show them where to sit. Our students enjoyed having clear designated spots to sit, and we loved that it helped created clear rows during lessons. The rug is such a center point in our classroom and we use it as so many points in our day. From the start of our day, our students come together in a circle around the rug for morning morning meeting, followed by multiple lessons where students sit on the rug for learning, and finally, ending the day back on the rug for our closing circle to reflect on our school day. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your donation to this project. This rug will be well used for many years, and I am so appreciative of your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1724195002926,"projectUrl":"project/new-rug-for-a-new-year/8675763/","projectTitle":"New Rug for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pulgini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918583_orig.jpg?crop=1670,1670,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724034867069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8918583"},{"teacherId":8840739,"projectId":9646595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Our new cozy couch has transformed our Cozy Corner into a comforting, welcoming space where students can relax, reset, and engage more deeply in reading resources. We have already begun using our new couch during center time for independence reading as well as a calm-down spot for students who need a moment to breathe and refocus. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the cozy couch, their reactions were priceless—there were gasps, big smiles, and lots of \"Ooooh, can I sit there first?!\" They immediately recognized that this was something special just for them. Many students have already said this is now their favorite place in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI would like to give a special thank-you to The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for their generous support. Your contribution made this project possible, and it has already had a meaningful impact on my students' learning and emotional well-being. Because of you, they now have a safe and calming place where they can refocus, build their reading stamina, and feel supported throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made an impact on our learning environment. Thank you for giving my students a space that helps them feel safe, calm, and excited to learn every day.\r\nWith","fullyFundedDate":1758828636080,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfy-couch-for-cozy-reading-and-quiet/9646595/","projectTitle":"A Comfy Couch for Cozy Reading and Quiet Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8840739_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700315082071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gibson-united"},{"teacherId":8840739,"projectId":9636856,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! My students were very excited to receive the new equipment and have already been using it to build their musical abilities. The new drum practice pads and keyboard stand have made practice time more productive, engaging, and accessible for all of our young musicians. These resources are helping students develop stronger technique, better rhythm, and greater confidence each day.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your belief in our classroom and in the power of music education. Your support has created meaningful opportunities for students to grow, explore, and express themselves through music.\r\n\r\nI would also like to extend a special thank-you to Disney for contributing to this project. Your generosity has made a remarkable impact on our classroom, and we deeply appreciate your commitment to supporting students and the arts.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our young musicians and helping them grow.","fullyFundedDate":1755997072942,"projectUrl":"project/shaping-future-musicians/9636856/","projectTitle":"Shaping Future Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8840739_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700315082071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gibson-united"},{"teacherId":8840739,"projectId":9537339,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for your generous support of our classroom project. The materials you helped provide have made a remarkable difference in our art and music classroom and in my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe Line spots have created a more welcoming environment, helping students make smoother transitions between activities. This has been especially important in creating a sense of structure and calm, which allows students to focus better and feel more confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe karaoke machine has quickly become a daily learning tool. Students use it to practice rhythm, pitch, and language skills, while also building confidence in their ability to perform in front of others. Along with the other materials, it has transformed our classroom into a space filled with joy, creativity, and meaningful learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nBecause of these resources, I have been able to expand the ways I teach, offering more interactive lessons that engage students of all learning styles. Our classroom has become a place where students not only learn art and music but also develop teamwork, self-expression, and a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nI would like to give a special thank you to Disney for their incredible support. Your generosity has truly brought magic into our classroom and has inspired my students to explore their creativity with excitement and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and in the power of education. Your impact is felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755611890998,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-learning-restocking-essentia/9537339/","projectTitle":"“Ready for Learning: Restocking Essential Supplies”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8840739_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700315082071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gibson-united"},{"teacherId":8840739,"projectId":9216308,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share how we've been using the new keyboard in our classroom, thanks to your generosity. My students have been so excited to explore it! They are learning to identify and become familiar with the notes on the keyboard, which is helping them build a strong foundation in music.\r\n\r\nWe've even started playing simple songs together—favorites like \"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star\" and \"Happy Birthday.\" The joy and pride on their faces as they recognize the notes and play a song from start to finish is truly priceless.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students not only an instrument but also the opportunity to experience the excitement of making music. Thank you for helping create these special learning moments in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1743721267588,"projectUrl":"project/harmony-in-the-classroom-empowering-you/9216308/","projectTitle":"Harmony in the Classroom: Empowering Young Musicians with Essential Instruments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8840739_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700315082071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gibson-united"},{"teacherId":9936164,"projectId":9144022,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to DonorsChoose and all of the generous donors who made it possible for our fourth-grade class to receive the STEM Power Solar Robots. Your support has brought hands-on, real-world learning directly into our classroom—and the impact has been powerful!\r\n\r\nWith these solar robot kits, our students became young engineers, problem-solvers, and environmental innovators. They explored how solar energy works, learned the fundamentals of circuits and mechanics, and discovered how renewable energy can power our future. The experience was not only highly educational but also deeply engaging. For many students, this was their first time building a robot—and the excitement on their faces when their creations began to move was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThis project has sparked curiosity, teamwork, and a love for science and technology. Students were more engaged than ever, asking questions, troubleshooting design issues, and proudly sharing their robots with classmates and families. Beyond STEM concepts, they developed critical thinking, perseverance, and collaboration skills that will benefit them in every subject area.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is now a space where creativity, innovation, and sustainable learning thrive. You didn't just fund a project—you helped build the future, one solar-powered robot at a time.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nMs. Gourdine's 4th Grade Class","fullyFundedDate":1747076571639,"projectUrl":"project/solar-powered-robots/9144022/","projectTitle":"Solar Powered Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gourdine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936164"},{"teacherId":512235,"projectId":8955348,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our more accessible and interactive math classroom! It's been amazing to see our student engagement and learning increase as we work in groups at our new vertical whiteboards, and our printer has made creating materials so much easier. \r\n\r\nStudents loved helping to assemble the whiteboards, and now we use them almost every day. Whenever it is time for students to practice whatever math we are working on, they spend some time practicing at tables, then meet in groups of three at each board to collaborate on solving more complex problems. Teachers and students can then see everyone's work in real time around the room. If a group of students gets stuck, they can look around to see what other types of diagrams, calculations, or strategies other groups are trying out. \r\n\r\nResearch shows that students are more engaged when they stand up to work together, and we're seeing that in real time as we solve equations, and learn how to use positive and negative numbers-- two of the most crucial topics in 7th grade math. \r\n\r\nNow, as we begin to learn about probability and sampling, students have been testing out the probability of certain events through games, and our boards are filled with decision trees, sample spaces, and possible outcomes. \r\n\r\nWe couldn't have done this without your support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733265660961,"projectUrl":"project/materials-to-make-math-accessible-for-al/8955348/","projectTitle":"Materials to Make Math Accessible for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moskop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp512235_orig.jpg?crop=954,954,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575237915424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moskop"},{"teacherId":8840739,"projectId":9052589,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our classroom xylophone project. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have access to high-quality instruments that are transforming their musical learning experience in incredible ways.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on the students' faces when the xylophones arrived was truly priceless! We have already begun incorporating them into our daily music lessons, where students are learning to play rhythmic patterns and melodies. We are especially excited to have a few students showcase their new skills by performing a song on the xylophone at our upcoming Community Sing event in May.\r\n\r\nBeyond developing their musical abilities, playing the xylophones is helping students build confidence, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for music. Even our youngest learners in Pre-K are experiencing the joy of making music together!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you once again for your generosity. 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