{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Talcott Fine Arts Museum Academy","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9916290,"projectId":9098629,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our school now has access to Mac Minis that are opening doors to brand-new learning experiences. Students are using them to explore coding, design projects, and multimedia creations. This technology gives them opportunities to collaborate, problem-solve, and express their creativity in ways that weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nWith the Mac Minis, students can compose music, edit videos, and experiment with digital art. For many, it's the very first time they've worked with professional tools like these, and the pride they feel when sharing their projects with classmates is truly inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1743599227195,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-creative-media-lab-for-o/9098629/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a Creative Media Lab for Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916290"},{"teacherId":9061760,"projectId":9629984,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in these beautiful and brilliant scholars. The materials we received are incredible and our students are delighted. The gem of our donations is definitely the color printer, it has been a game changer. We now have color printing and our world has truly opened up. We can print beautiful, full color learning activities and wonderful references for our cultural projects where we learn about celebrations from around the world. I am so touched and grateful for your incredible gift to our classroom. I can't wait for you to see what these amazing kids do!","fullyFundedDate":1761951644664,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-color-to-our-classroom/9629984/","projectTitle":"Bring the Color to our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061760_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685990270882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sraemily"},{"teacherId":2541418,"projectId":9414771,"letterContent":"Thank you for our new ABC rug its so cool. We sit on the rug every day to complete calander, story time, and dancing. We also take naps on it. Having the alphabet òn the rug helps us learn and trace our letters. Thank you again for the new rug and for thinkìng about our class. People like you that care so much about students with disability and help provide what they need. Thank you W. Kamau Bell for matching our project. We really are enjoying the new rug. Having this rug brightens are room and the students love sitting on it. We use it daily. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1750509373298,"projectUrl":"project/cluster-class/9414771/","projectTitle":"Cluster Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willeford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/swilleford"},{"teacherId":9515168,"projectId":9338355,"letterContent":"The technology has been instrumental in engaging my students by presenting them with vibrant pictures and books that facilitate their connection and comprehension. It doesn't disrupt their learning process. Moreover, the audio in the videos they enjoy listening to and dancing to is exceptional. I believe most of my students in the classroom appreciate this feature.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for the support and the opportunity to provide my students with an exceptional visual learning experience. As a teacher, I am also able to enjoy giving them that aspect of education where they can connect and feel secure, as if they are at home, thanks to the pictures provided.","fullyFundedDate":1749316180667,"projectUrl":"project/visual-learning-with-high-quality-images/9338355/","projectTitle":"Visual Learning With High-Quality Images!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9515168"},{"teacherId":7377927,"projectId":9321888,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. My students have more options for flexibility sitting. My students also organize materials in their bench such as white boards, dry-erase, pens, and clipboards. This allows the students to have all the materials they need next to them. \r\n\r\n\r\nHaving the materials near the students allows them to have multiple ways of learning. The students use the white boards to share their answers for math class. The students are more engaged during math time because they enjoy using their white boards.","fullyFundedDate":1746787055344,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfy-bench-for-comfy-learning/9321888/","projectTitle":"A Comfy Bench for Comfy Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez-Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7377927_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596239091467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hernandez207"},{"teacherId":9900487,"projectId":9067859,"letterContent":"Our new carpet and cushions have transformed our reading center into a cozy, inviting space that fosters a love for reading and collaborative learning.\r\n\r\nUtilization of New Resources:\r\nStudents eagerly utilize the carpeted area and cushions during independent reading time, small group discussions, and partner activities. The comfortable setting encourages them to immerse themselves in books and engage more deeply with the material. For instance, during our recent book club sessions, students chose their favorite cushions and gathered on the carpet to discuss characters and plot developments, leading to more dynamic and thoughtful conversations.\r\n\r\nStudents' Initial Reactions:\r\nUpon first seeing the new additions, the students' faces lit up with excitement. They were thrilled to have a dedicated, comfortable space for reading and immediately began exploring the area, selecting cushions, and settling in with their favorite books. The enthusiasm was palpable, and it was clear that the new environment sparked a renewed interest in reading.\r\n\r\nNext Steps in Our Learning Journey:\r\nBuilding on this momentum, our next project involves students creating their own short stories, which they will share during a \"reading circle\" on the carpet. This activity aims to enhance their writing skills and boost confidence in public speaking. Additionally, we plan to incorporate peer review sessions in the reading center, where students can provide constructive feedback on each other's work, further promoting collaboration and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of the carpet and cushions has not only improved the physical comfort of our reading area but has also significantly impacted student engagement and enthusiasm for learning. We are grateful for these resources and excited to continue exploring innovative ways to enrich our classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1738039027833,"projectUrl":"project/a-request-for-support-help-us-acquire-a/9067859/","projectTitle":"A Request for Support: Help Us Acquire a Classroom Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sofia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9900487"},{"teacherId":8016313,"projectId":5960200,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to high-quality headphones with microphones—and the impact has been immediate and inspiring. These tools have become an essential part of our literacy routine, especially through our use of the \"Amira\" reading platform provided by Chicago Public Schools. With these headphones, students are able to practice reading aloud independently in both English and Spanish, receiving real-time feedback and personalized support that helps them grow more confident with each session.\r\n\r\nFor students who are still building their reading fluency, the ability to listen to stories read aloud—clearly and without distraction—has made a huge difference. They are not only hearing fluent reading modeled for them, but also engaging more deeply with the content. The microphones also allow them to participate in interactive reading exercises, giving them a chance to hear themselves read and improve over time. It's been especially exciting to see students who were once hesitant readers light up when using the technology—they feel like it's made just for them.\r\n\r\nOne of our bilingual students, who had been shy about reading out loud, now volunteers to read during class because of the confidence they've gained using Amira with their headset. Another student told us that listening to stories through the headphones helps them \"understand everything better.\" These seemingly small moments are powerful milestones, and we couldn't have reached them without your support. Thank you for helping us bring literacy to life in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1642545481959,"projectUrl":"project/making-individualized-learning-count/5960200/","projectTitle":"Making Individualized Learning Count!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melesio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8016313_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733626928431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8016313"},{"teacherId":165860,"projectId":9059530,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations toward our cardboard supplies for the \"Memories Project.\" Your support made a big difference in our classroom, and I'm so excited to share how we've been putting these materials to use!\r\n\r\nMy students have been using the cardboard to build memory-inspired sculptures that reflect special moments, people, and places from their lives. With your help, each student had access to strong, sturdy materials that allowed their creativity and storytelling to really shine. \r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, my students were so excited—they couldn't believe all the cardboard was for *them!* Many students had never worked with materials like this before, and they were eager to start cutting, folding, and building. There was a real buzz of energy in the room, and it's carried through every step of the project.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1737636952517,"projectUrl":"project/cardboard-time-capsules-sculpting-memo/9059530/","projectTitle":"\"Cardboard Time Capsules: Sculpting Memories in 3D\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp165860_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591817310985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amanata"},{"teacherId":7377927,"projectId":8500141,"letterContent":"Every year I have asked donors to help support my classroom with a donation for water bottles. Every year my students have received a personal water bottle. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support. My students are very grateful to have their own water bottle. They were excited to see their name on their water bottles. All my students have access to water at all times. 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