{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Quantum Steam Academy","outOfStateSupporters":29.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":10091519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project, \"A Humble Request for Classroom Support Through Technology.\" Your kindness and generosity have truly made a difference in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe tablet has become a very helpful teaching resource during our lessons and discussion. It allows me to present digital materials, interactive activities, and visual examples that help my students better understand what we are learning. What I appreciate most is that it is very convenient to use while teaching. I can hold the tablet and walk around the classroom at the same time, allowing me to check how focused my students are and support them when they need help.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when we used the tablet for an interactive reading activity. My students were excited and eager to participate. Even some of my quieter students became more engaged and confident in sharing their ideas.\r\n\r\nYour support not only provided a valuable resource but also helped create a more engaging learning environment for my students. I am excited to continue growing as a teacher by integrating more technology into my lessons and exploring new ways to make learning meaningful for my class.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting our classroom. Your generosity truly means so much to us.","fullyFundedDate":1770907283232,"projectUrl":"project/a-humble-request-for-classroom-support-t/10091519/","projectTitle":"A Humble Request for Classroom Support Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":10073311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Digital Learning and Assessment with Classroom Headphones.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our Grade 3 classroom.\r\n\r\nTechnology is an important tool for learning in our classroom. My students use digital programs for reading practice, listening activities, and online assessments. With the new headphones, each student can clearly hear stories, instructions, and questions without distractions. This helps them stay focused and better understand the lesson.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited to use the headphones. They enjoy listening to stories and educational activities because the sound is clear and it helps them concentrate.\r\n\r\nSome of my students, especially English Language Learners and those who struggle with focus, have benefited the most. The headphones help them follow directions, hear vocabulary clearly, and work more confidently and independently.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' learning and success. Your support truly means so much to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770647777424,"projectUrl":"project/digital-learning-and-assessment-with-cl/10073311/","projectTitle":"“Digital Learning and Assessment with Classroom Headphones”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":9673569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing these wonderful resources for our classroom. We are using the candy and sensory items as positive reinforcement tools to encourage focus, effort, and positive behavior. One special classroom moment was during a math review lesson when students worked hard through challenging problems and earned a small treat for showing perseverance and teamwork. These rewards helped motivate students and created a joyful, encouraging learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled and full of excitement. Their faces lit up as they realized these items would be used to celebrate their hard work and positive choices. The sensory slime was especially meaningful for students who need a calm moment to refocus, helping reduce stress and improve self-regulation. Students felt proud knowing their efforts were being recognized in a positive way.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue working toward academic and behavior goals using these resources as part of our classroom management and motivation system. As we move forward with current lessons in reading and math, students will earn rewards for meeting goals, staying engaged, and supporting one another. Your generosity has helped create a supportive, motivating classroom where students feel encouraged to do their best every day. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1767211174118,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-of-good-learning/9673569/","projectTitle":"Treasure of Good Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":9546388,"letterContent":"Our 3rd grade students are using the new base ten blocks during daily math lessons to support place value, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving. These models are especially helpful for struggling students because they make numbers concrete and easier to understand. During lessons on regrouping, students physically trade tens for ones, which helps them clearly see how numbers work and understand each step of the process.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to use them. Many students, especially those who struggle with Math, showed increased confidence as they used the blocks to build numbers and explain their thinking. The hands-on experience reduced frustration and helped students feel more successful during Math time.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the base ten blocks during small groups, math centers, and intervention lessons to solve multi-step word problems and model their strategies. These materials will support students in building strong number sense and gaining confidence as they work toward meeting 3rd grade in Math expectations. We are very grateful to our donors for providing tools that make learning accessible for all students. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1765263263597,"projectUrl":"project/math-made-visual-empowering-learners-wi/9546388/","projectTitle":"Math Made Visual: Empowering Learners With Base Ten Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":9518932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in providing the requested manipulative materials for my students. It has been a meaningful and positive impact on my students by making lessons more engaging, interactive, and accessible.\r\n\r\n Math manipulatives such as ten frames, counters, dice, and flash cards helped students visualize and understand addition, subtraction, and number sense concepts more clearly. These hands-on tools supported deeper thinking and allowed students to explain their reasoning with confidence.\r\nDry-erase boards encouraged active participation during lessons, allowing students to practice skills, make corrections in real time, and receive immediate feedback. This increased student engagement, focus, and accountability while reducing fear of making mistakes.\r\nMotivational stickers and interactive games promoted positive behavior, effort, and perseverance, creating a supportive and encouraging classroom environment. Students became more enthusiastic about learning, collaboration improved, and confidence grew across all ability levels.\r\nOverall, these materials transformed the classroom into a more dynamic and inclusive learning space, helping students build strong academic skills while developing a love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763681978979,"projectUrl":"project/together-lets-build-a-brighter-classro/9518932/","projectTitle":"Together, Let’s Build a Brighter Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9829797,"projectId":9435473,"letterContent":"This project plays a vital role in building foundational literacy skills at a crucial stage in my students' development. With your support, we are able to provide targeted reading resources and hands-on activities—such as touch-and-read CVC word matching—that strengthen fluency, comprehension, and overall reading confidence. These tools help students engage more deeply with early literacy and empower them to progress with enthusiasm and pride.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to meaningful learning materials that enhance their daily reading experiences. The improvements we are already seeing—in participation, accuracy, and motivation—show just how impactful your contributions are in shaping their educational journey.\r\n\r\nThank you sincerely for believing in our classroom and investing in early literacy. Your support is making a lasting difference in the learning outcomes and future success of my first-grade students. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754605307804,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed-supporting-first-grade/9435473/","projectTitle":"\"Read to Succeed: Supporting First Graders\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829797_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731023867661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829797"},{"teacherId":9829797,"projectId":9417724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Starting Strong: First-Grade Supplies for a Bright Future!\" Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom. As soon as the new supplies and decorations arrived, my students' excitement was undeniable. They were eager to explore the materials, and their faces lit up when they walked in and saw the bright, welcoming classroom environment you helped create.\r\n\r\nOne moment that truly stood out was when my students first noticed the new decorations displayed around the room. They were amazed—pointing, smiling, and sharing with one another how \"beautiful\" and \"fun\" the classroom looked. These resources have already transformed our daily routines. My students are using the supplies during reading, writing, and math stations, and the refreshed classroom setting has boosted their enthusiasm, focus, and sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are now ready to take on our next learning goals with confidence. We will be beginning a new set of hands-on literacy and math centers that encourage collaboration and independent exploration. Your contribution has given my students the tools and environment they need to start strong and continue growing throughout the school year. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754326002889,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-first-grade-supplies-fo/9417724/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: First-Grade Supplies for a Bright Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829797_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731023867661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829797"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":9303859,"letterContent":"On behalf of the 2nd grade students class, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donations and the free delivery of our package. \r\n\r\nThe project \"Building Strong Foundations: Hands-On Math with Base Ten Blocks\" had a wonderful impact on my 2nd grade class. I noticed how excited the students were as they explored numbers using the blocks. They enjoyed building and breaking apart numbers, which helped them truly understand place value instead of just memorizing it. The hands-on activity made math fun and meaningful, and even my struggling learners became more confident in solving problems. It was rewarding to see how they worked together, shared ideas, and celebrated each other's progress. Overall, the project made math come alive in our classroom and helped my students build a stronger foundation for future learning.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for your continued support and understanding of our class needs. Your guidance and assistance are greatly appreciated and have made a meaningful difference in helping us provide the best learning experience for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1747063618308,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-foundations-hands-on-ma/9303859/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Foundations: Hands-On Math with Base Ten Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":9304183,"letterContent":"Having the Epson Ink Printer Set in our classroom makes a big difference in the \r\nway I can teach and the way my students can learn. I will now be able to prepare colorful worksheets, charts, and activity sheets that make lessons easier to understand and more enjoyable for the children. It also allows me to give them personalized materials and recognition certificates that boost their confidence and motivation. With this project, I can create a brighter, more engaging classroom where my students feel supported and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1754322960960,"projectUrl":"project/epson-ink-printer-set-for-a-brighter-cla/9304183/","projectTitle":"Epson Ink Printer Set for a Brighter Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":9214558,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the manipulative learning resources we received, such as dominoes, puzzles, and materials for building words and sentences through compound words and word families. These tools have already made a huge difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were eager to explore, play, and learn at the same time. The manipulative Learning resources made our lessons more engaging, and the students truly enjoyed every activity.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students improve their spelling skills, expand their vocabulary, and build stronger sentences in a fun and meaningful way. They are now more focused and motivated during our literacy lessons. Our next step is to continue using these learning materials to create more word-building activities and sentence-making projects, helping students gain more confidence in reading and writing.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support—you are making a lasting impact on my students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1745847088157,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-boosting-motivation-a/9214558/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Boosting Motivation and Understanding Through Educational Manipulative Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9829797,"projectId":8928073,"letterContent":"We're incredibly grateful for the new resources from DonorsChoose! Our students are thoroughly enjoying the macro giant ball for team-building activities, the Leyndo jumping rope for fitness exercises, and the nutritious snacks to recharge during class. One memorable moment was when our students worked together to create a giant ball obstacle course, showcasing their problem-solving skills and teamwork. The snacks provided a much-needed energy boost, allowing them to stay focused and engaged. These resources have made a significant impact on our classroom environment, and we're thankful for the opportunity to provide our students with these valuable experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1736798584513,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-explorers/8928073/","projectTitle":"First Grade Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829797_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731023867661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829797"},{"teacherId":8279448,"projectId":9140972,"letterContent":"My class is so grateful for the donation we received of headphones for our classroom. Because of this, we were able to use learning tools such as MobyMax, Boddle and Teach Your Monster to Read to help us prepare for our NWEA testing that we take three times a year. Our old headphones were glitchy and did not work well. We are grateful to receive new ones so that the students could use technology to help with their learning! They were so excited when the headphones arrived and could not wait to try them out. We just took the NWEA test and were successful. We used our new headphones to take the test. 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