{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Reaching All Minds STEM Academy","outOfStateSupporters":23.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8664546,"projectId":9574566,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make the \"Structural and Historically Entertaining Ways of Developing Reading Skills\" project a reality in our classroom. These new resources have transformed our learning environment and given students a visually engaging, content-rich space to develop key reading and comprehension skills. The instructional posters, figurative language guides, genre charts, historical resources, and leveled text-dependent question references are now displayed throughout the room, and students use them daily during independent reading, group projects, writing workshops, and close-reading lessons.\r\n\r\nOne unforgettable moment came when students first walked into the classroom and saw the walls filled with brand-new literacy tools, visual supports, and culturally relevant materials. The room immediately felt like a place designed for readers, thinkers, and historians. Several students rushed from chart to chart, excitedly pointing out famous figures, new vocabulary, genres they recognized, and concepts they had previously struggled to understand. For the first time this school year, many students began referencing wall charts independently, saying things like \"I can use that figurative language poster to revise my writing\" or \"Let me check the government chart before I answer this.\"\r\n\r\nRight now, students are deeply engaged in a cross-curricular project that blends literature, history, and structured reading analysis. They are comparing historical developments to how authors use structure and figurative language to communicate theme. Students are using the new poetry structure resources to annotate poems and then referring to the historical posters to strengthen their understanding of cultural and academic context. The next step is for students to create their own written responses and short analytical presentations using evidence-based writing stems and reading strategies supported by the new classroom materials.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave students the tools they needed to read more independently, analyze more confidently, and recognize themselves in the materials they learn from. Thank you for investing in them and helping make our classroom a place where literacy is visible, accessible, and exciting every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755901224701,"projectUrl":"project/structural-and-historically-entertaining/9574566/","projectTitle":"Structural and Historically Entertaining Ways of Developing Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8664546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695922347171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8664546"},{"teacherId":7180397,"projectId":9144052,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students and I were able to celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful and memorable way. The book There's No Place Like Earth was the perfect story to spark conversations about why our planet is so special and worth protecting. My students were completely engaged, asking questions, making connections, and even sharing ways they can take care of the Earth in their own lives.\r\n\r\nThe Earth Day chocolates were a sweet surprise that made the celebration feel even more festive. For many of my students, small moments of joy like this create big memories. Pairing the story with a treat not only kept them excited but also reminded them that learning can be both meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nThis experience brought science and literacy together in a way that felt accessible and inspiring. The story encouraged them to see themselves as stewards of the planet, and the chocolates made the day feel like a true celebration. Because of you, my students walked away from Earth Day with full hearts, smiling faces, and a deeper appreciation for our world.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me give them this opportunity. Your kindness and support made a real impact, and I'm so grateful you chose to invest in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1745847038943,"projectUrl":"project/one-sweet-planet-a-tasty-earth-day-tale/9144052/","projectTitle":"One Sweet Planet: A Tasty Earth Day Tale","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7180397_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x1199,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691520215932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7180397"},{"teacherId":8664546,"projectId":9063974,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been able to bring Summer of the Mariposas to life in ways that truly enrich student learning. This text has allowed us to explore both literature and culture at deeper levels. Students are practicing important skills such as analyzing point of view, identifying themes, and making text-to-world connections, especially as they engage with the folklore elements woven throughout the story. They are learning how authors use myth and legend to convey values, history, and identity—and then applying that understanding in their own writing and class discussions.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks collaborative and interactive. Students work together in small groups to annotate passages, discuss character choices, and connect what they read to Latin American folklore we've researched. Many of them are especially excited to see the story's cultural connections come alive through activities like retelling the tale of La Llorona or writing modern folklore-inspired poetry. For several of my students, this has been the first time they've seen their cultural heritage reflected so clearly in a book, and it has sparked a new sense of pride and engagement in reading.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who was previously reluctant to read aloud, now eagerly shares her thoughts on the sisters' journey and even volunteers to lead group discussions. Another group of students has taken it upon themselves to create visual story maps that track the girls' adventures across Mexico, blending art with literary analysis. These moments show me that the books you've provided are not just texts to study, but bridges connecting students to their own voices and to the broader world of literature.","fullyFundedDate":1744242328339,"projectUrl":"project/folklore-comes-to-life-through-summer-o/9063974/","projectTitle":"Folklore Comes to Life Through \"Summer of the Mariposas\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8664546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695922347171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8664546"},{"teacherId":7678013,"projectId":8627889,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a place where math learning is both engaging and inspiring. The new resources you provided have become an essential part of our daily lessons, especially the graphing board, which has opened up new ways for my students to visualize and understand math concepts.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate—many rushed to try out the supplies, and their eyes lit up when I introduced the graphing board. During one of our geometry lessons, we used it to plot rotations and reflections on the coordinate plane. Students came up to the board, worked through problems, and explained their reasoning to their classmates. It was a powerful moment of collaboration, confidence, and real learning in action.\r\nCurrently, we are using the supplies in our STEM-based math stations, where the graphing board plays a key role in teacher-led instruction. Students also use the manipulatives and digital tools you helped provide in group projects and problem-solving activities. These resources have not only supported mastery of standards but also encouraged critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity.\r\nThe next step for my students is to apply these skills in a real-world STEM project. They will work in teams to design solutions to everyday problems—measuring, modeling, and presenting their ideas using the very tools you helped provide. Your generosity has given my students the chance to see math not just as numbers on paper, but as something they can touch, build, and use to shape their future.\r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you for believing in them and empowering their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1725299230356,"projectUrl":"project/empower-our-future-innovators-with-essen/8627889/","projectTitle":"Empower Our Future Innovators with Essential Math Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bong Bryan Advincula","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7678013_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621143303695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7678013"},{"teacherId":7180397,"projectId":8949094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, my STAR Explorers STEM girl's club now has lab coats, goggles, notebooks, and pencils to immerse themselves in hands-on science experiments fully. The excitement in the room when they put on their lab gear for the first time was electric. One student proudly said, \"I feel like a real scientist now!\" That moment alone made it clear how much of an impact your support has had.\r\n\r\nFor many of these girls, this is their first time experiencing science in such a real and tangible way. Having the right gear gives them the confidence to step into the role of a scientist, ask big questions, and dive into experiments without hesitation. They're already filling their notebooks with observations, sketching out ideas, and making predictions with so much enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nOne of the things they're most excited about is tie-dyeing their lab coats and personalizing them. Not only will they get to express themselves creatively, but they'll also learn about chemical reactions in the process. Science should be engaging, fun, and hands-on, and now, thanks to you, they get to experience that fully.\r\n\r\nWe've already started experimenting, and these girls are stepping up in ways that are inspiring to see. They're thinking critically, working together, and growing more confident in their abilities with every activity. Seeing them so engaged and passionate about science makes it clear that they belong in STEM. Your donation didn't just provide supplies it gave them a sense of belonging and the tools to see themselves as future scientists, engineers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nRepresentation and access to opportunities like this matter. Because of your support, my girls feel empowered, capable, and excited about their future in STEM. Thank you for believing in them and for making this experience possible. We appreciate you more than words can say!","fullyFundedDate":1733250916823,"projectUrl":"project/star-explorers-future-scientists-at-wor/8949094/","projectTitle":"STAR Explorers: Future Scientists at Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7180397_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x1199,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691520215932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7180397"},{"teacherId":7180397,"projectId":8540417,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the impact your contributions have had on our classroom through the \"STEM-U-lating Classroom\" project. Your generosity has provided us with an array of engaging tools that have ignited curiosity and fostered hands-on learning among my students.\r\n\r\nUtilization of New Resources:\r\n\r\nHands-On Lightning Rod: This interactive tool has allowed students to explore the fundamentals of electricity and circuits. In a recent project, students formed a human chain to conduct electricity, illuminating a bulb at the end. This tangible demonstration of electrical principles made the concept both accessible and memorable.\r\n\r\nEISCO Super Taster Test Kit: With this kit, students delved into the science of genetics and taste. They conducted experiments to determine their sensitivity to certain compounds, leading to insightful discussions about genetic variation and human biology.\r\n\r\nScotch 5\" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors: These scissors have become an essential tool in our daily activities. From crafting projects to cutting out components for science experiments, they have enabled students to work safely and efficiently.\r\n\r\nBig Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair: The addition of this comfortable seating has created a cozy reading nook in our classroom. Students eagerly take turns sitting in the bean bag chair during independent reading sessions, enhancing their engagement and love for literature.\r\n\r\nGolmart Balance Bird Gravity Set: This set has been a hit among students exploring the principles of physics. They experimented with balancing the birds on various surfaces, gaining a hands-on understanding of the center of gravity and equilibrium.\r\n\r\nOwl Pellet Study Classroom Kit: Students were fascinated by the opportunity to dissect owl pellets. This activity provided a window into the diets and habitats of owls, enriching our study of ecosystems and food chains.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions:\r\n\r\nThe excitement was palpable when the materials arrived. Students' eyes lit up as they unboxed each item, eager to explore and learn. One student exclaimed, \"This is the best day ever!\" Their enthusiasm has translated into increased participation and a deeper interest in STEM subjects.","fullyFundedDate":1730297644319,"projectUrl":"project/the-stem-u-lating-classroom/8540417/","projectTitle":"The STEM-U-lating Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7180397_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x1199,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691520215932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7180397"},{"teacherId":7547155,"projectId":8883523,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project aimed at empowering language learning through literacy. Thanks to your contributions, we've been able to create a classroom environment that not only fosters creativity and learning but also makes language acquisition more engaging and effective.\r\nThe addition of the television has opened up new avenues for interactive lessons, where students can explore multimedia content that enhances their understanding and love for language. 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