{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spectrum Academy Pleasant Grove Secondary 7th-12","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4485766,"projectId":9172949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school and for providing the decorations and supplies that helped make our Night in Vegas Prom a tremendous success!\r\n\r\nYour donations helped us transform our school into a fun and exciting Las Vegas-inspired setting where our students could celebrate, relax, and enjoy an unforgettable evening with their friends. The decorations helped create an atmosphere that felt special and different from the everyday school environment, making the night truly feel like a celebration.\r\n\r\nFor our students, events like prom are about much more than simply having a dance. Many of our students are on the autism spectrum and may find large social gatherings, making connections, and navigating social situations challenging. Providing a welcoming, structured, and supportive environment gives students the opportunity to participate in these important high school experiences in a way that feels safe and comfortable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students were able to dance, laugh, socialize, take pictures, enjoy the decorations, and make memories with their classmates. These opportunities to connect with peers and celebrate together are incredibly valuable and help foster a sense of belonging and community within our school.","fullyFundedDate":1742941081345,"projectUrl":"project/a-night-in-vegas-prom/9172949/","projectTitle":"A Night In Vegas Prom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livi Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4485766_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566757564504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-livi-green"},{"teacherId":4485766,"projectId":8288965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through your donation of art supplies, including Sculpey, resin, painting supplies, and other materials used in our Jewelry and art classes. Your generosity has provided our students with the tools they need to explore their creativity and experience the satisfaction of creating something with their own hands.\r\n\r\nHaving access to a variety of quality art materials is crucial to creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences. The supplies you provided allow students to experiment with different techniques, explore design and craftsmanship, and turn their ideas into finished works of art. From sculpting and creating with Sculpey and resin to painting and exploring other artistic techniques, these materials give students the freedom to make creative choices and develop their own unique artistic styles.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, art provides an important opportunity to build confidence, practice patience, and develop problem-solving skills. Creating artwork requires students to focus, follow processes, make adjustments, and persevere when something doesn't go as planned. 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They have given my students a solid, organized foundation for researching artists and works of art, helping them understand how to gather information, explore an artist's life and creative process, and apply what they learn to their own classwork. Having these resources available has helped make art research more approachable, structured, and meaningful for my students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also provided me with a variety of lessons and instructional materials that complement the curriculum and lessons I create myself. These additional resources have been especially valuable when I have been away from school. They have allowed me to provide students with meaningful, engaging learning opportunities even when I could not be in the classroom personally. This has helped maintain continuity in their education and ensured that learning could continue without interruption.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, having access to quality resources is crucial to creating a successful classroom. Your support has given me additional tools to reach my students, reinforce important concepts, and provide learning experiences that might not otherwise have been possible. More importantly, your generosity has helped me focus my time and energy on what matters most—helping my students learn, create, and grow as artists.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and, most importantly, in my students. Your generosity has had a direct and lasting impact on our classroom, and I am truly grateful for the role you have played in helping my students succeed.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nOlivia Green\r\nHigh School Art Teac","fullyFundedDate":1737043069210,"projectUrl":"project/hive-mind-utilizing-tpt-art-resources/9037892/","projectTitle":"Hive Mind - Utilizing TPT Art Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livi Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4485766_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566757564504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-livi-green"},{"teacherId":4485766,"projectId":8265621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project and for providing the supplies that helped make our Valentine's Dance such a wonderful success.\r\n\r\nFor our students, this event was about much more than decorations, music, and dancing. Many of our students are on the autism spectrum and can find social interactions, making connections, and participating in large social events challenging. Creating a welcoming, structured, and safe environment where students can spend time together is an important part of helping them build confidence and meaningful relationships.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we were able to create a special space where students could step outside of the typical school day, enjoy music and dancing, spend time with their peers, and engage socially in an environment where they felt comfortable and supported. Watching students laugh, dance, talk with one another, and simply enjoy being together was a wonderful reminder of how important these opportunities are.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helped make it possible for our students to experience the joy of a school dance while also practicing valuable social skills and building connections with their classmates. These experiences can be difficult for some of our students to navigate, which makes having a safe and supportive environment especially crucial.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create more than just a fun event. You helped create opportunities for connection, belonging, and friendship. Your generosity made a meaningful difference in our students' experience and helped make our Valentine's Dance a memorable success","fullyFundedDate":1711579841746,"projectUrl":"project/painting-the-roses-red/8265621/","projectTitle":"Painting the Roses Red","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livi Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4485766_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566757564504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-livi-green"},{"teacherId":7973897,"projectId":8791058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Student Council and Yearbook class through your generous donation! Your contribution will make a meaningful difference in helping our students capture, create, organize, and share the memories and accomplishments of our school community.\r\n\r\nWith the camera, our students will be able to capture high-quality photos of school events, activities, and everyday moments that make our school special. The printer will help us create professional newsletters, flyers, announcements, event materials, and beautiful yearbook pages. The label maker will keep our supplies, files, and projects organized so our students can work more efficiently and stay on track.\r\n\r\nThese tools will give our students valuable hands-on experience with photography, communication, design, organization, and teamwork. Most importantly, they will empower students to take an active role in telling the story of our school and celebrating the people and experiences that make our community unique.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students. Thank you for helping us create lasting memories and giving our students the tools they need to make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1726752618932,"projectUrl":"project/stuco-and-yearbook-supplies/8791058/","projectTitle":"STUCO and Yearbook Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7973897_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628802859891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskatie-tantillo"},{"teacherId":7973897,"projectId":9604754,"letterContent":"The snacks provided through DonorsChoose have made a positive difference for our students. Many students come to school hungry or need an extra snack to help them stay focused throughout the day. Having access to snacks helps students feel more comfortable, energized, and ready to learn. It also allows them to concentrate better during lessons instead of being distracted by hunger. We are very grateful to the donors who have supported our students and helped create a caring classroom environment where students can focus on learning and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1757512364851,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-snacks/9604754/","projectTitle":"Classroom Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7973897_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628802859891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskatie-tantillo"},{"teacherId":7973897,"projectId":8601582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity has provided our students with important resources that support both their mental health and academic success.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets give students a quiet and positive way to manage their energy, anxiety, and emotions so they can remain focused during lessons. The snacks have also made a meaningful difference by ensuring that students have something to eat when they are hungry, helping them stay energized, attentive, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe comfortable chair has created a calming space where students can take a break and reset when they feel overwhelmed. This gives them an opportunity to regulate their emotions and return to learning feeling more comfortable and prepared. The whiteboards encourage students to actively participate, share their thinking, and collaborate with their classmates, making learning more engaging and interactive.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is now a more supportive, welcoming, and productive environment. These resources remind our students that their well-being matters and that their community believes in their ability to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1723468103612,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-in-the-classroom/8601582/","projectTitle":"Mental Health in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7973897_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628802859891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskatie-tantillo"},{"teacherId":8921164,"projectId":8838848,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Thanks to your donation, we were able to add wonderful new books to our classroom library.\r\n\r\nOur students are already exploring the books with excitement and curiosity. They are discovering new worlds, learning about different perspectives, and finding stories that inspire them to read more. It has been incredible to see students eagerly choosing books, sharing stories with friends, and building a love for reading that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom now has a richer, more engaging library that supports literacy, imagination, and learning for every student. Your contribution is making a real difference in our students' daily lives, and we are so thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1737137900780,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-get-excited-about-readi/8838848/","projectTitle":"Help my students get excited about reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maresa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8921164_orig.jpg?crop=330,330,x102,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724288748595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8921164"},{"teacherId":10169057,"projectId":9575080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom by helping me provide a wider selection of books for my students. I was so surprised by how quickly this project was fulfilled, and it filled me with such joy. \r\n\r\nWhen I told my students about the new books, most didn't know what the first one was and had never heard of it before, and the other was a less common one they hadn't really considered reading before. One student, at the mention of Julius Caesar, mentioned an interesting activity she had done with it in another class, and was excited and intrigued when I told her about my plans for the book. \r\n\r\nWhen I handed Cyrano de Bergerac to some students and they started flipping through it, they were intrigued and enjoyed trying to pronounce the new names. They had fun coming up with nicknames for the characters. \r\n\r\nOverall, the students and I are grateful for the contribution and are excited about using the new books in their learning. The variety and new options are very appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758053086362,"projectUrl":"project/english-classroom-library-expansion/9575080/","projectTitle":"English Classroom Library Expansion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Egg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10169057_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754935580954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-egg"},{"teacherId":6725848,"projectId":9554843,"letterContent":"Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a healthy and focused learning environment! We use the Clorox wipes every afternoon to clean surfaces, teaching the students responsibility. The multiple tissue boxes are lifesavers, ensuring that minor sniffles don't derail our instruction time.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students were genuinely excited—especially about the candy, which is a fantastic motivator! They felt truly cared for. During a recent class experiment, a quick wipe-down after a minor spill saved us valuable clean-up time, allowing us to finish our data analysis.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve a unit on community health. Your supplies provide a perfect, real-life example of how small steps keep a community well. Thank you for this essential support!","fullyFundedDate":1756313239404,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-classroom-for-greatness/9554843/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Classroom for Greatness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6725848_orig.png?crop=119,119,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731628483220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6725848"},{"teacherId":8306099,"projectId":9322802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! Since the start of the school year, during speech groups I have been using these books. It has been amazing watching my students make connections that these characters are just like them. It has opened the door to conversations about how we all have tools that help us, like glasses, feeding tubes, AAC devices, etc. This has caused students to develop empathy and understand we are all different, but no one is less. \r\n\r\nThe other day we read the book \"Just Ask!\" and did a worksheet where students drew themselves and glued tools they used. One student was drawing a picture of herself and put headphones on her head. Then she indicated that that was a tool she used because she doesn't like loud noises. Another student, left his desk and went to his backpack to get his glasses. I had never seen his glasses and since we talked about them as tools, he has been wearing them! It is powerful for students to see that they are not alone and this collection of books have done that. 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