{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"The Accelerated School (TAS)","outOfStateSupporters":21.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9103646,"projectId":9401562,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of headphones and binders for my fourth-grade classroom. These resources have already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning, organization, and confidence. The headphones have allowed students to fully engage in our digital learning platforms without distractions, especially during reading fluency practice, math lessons on Boddle, and independent research. The binders have quickly become an essential tool for keeping students' writing, notes, and assignments organized. One of my favorite moments was seeing students proudly arranging their materials and saying, \"I feel like a middle schooler now!\"—a small reminder of how empowering organization can be.\r\n\r\nThe day the materials arrived, the students were beyond excited. Many of them had never had personal headphones that fit comfortably or worked consistently, and their enthusiasm was obvious as soon as they put them on. They were even more excited about the binders, especially my students who have difficulty staying organized. These tools gave them a fresh start and a sense of ownership over their schoolwork. Their reactions made it clear that your donation didn't just provide supplies—it provided motivation, pride, and a stronger belief in themselves.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my students are beginning a new unit that focuses on informative writing and research-based projects. The headphones will help them listen to articles, videos, and read-alouds at their own pace, and the binders will help them track drafts, notes, and final essays. Your support has set them up for success and helped create a more accessible, structured, and engaging classroom environment. Thank you for making a difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755876453322,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-era-20252026-school-year/9401562/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Era 2025/2026 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9103646_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720476539141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9103646"},{"teacherId":2638174,"projectId":8348821,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 3rd-grade students and our entire classroom community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project. Thanks to your kindness, we now have butterfly and ladybug growing kits, along with a set of magnifying glasses, that will open up a vibrant new world of discovery for my students.\r\n\r\nYour donation will allow us to witness the magic of metamorphosis up close, as we care for caterpillars and ladybug larvae, watch them transform, and ultimately release them into our school garden. The excitement and curiosity these experiences inspire are immeasurable, and none of this would have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nAs teachers, we strive to ignite a passion for learning that carries our students far beyond the walls of our classroom. Your gifts have made it possible for my students to engage in meaningful, hands-on science investigations that foster lifelong skills: observation, patience, empathy for living things, and an understanding of the cycles of nature. With the magnifying glasses now available, our trips to the school garden will be richer than ever. Students will use them to uncover the wonders that thrive in our very own outdoor classroom by observing bugs and plants, asking thoughtful questions, and becoming more connected to our environment.\r\n\r\nIt is incredibly moving to know that people like you value education and believe in the power of giving back. Many of my students come from communities where classroom resources can sometimes be limited. Through your support, you have sent a message that their curiosity, learning, and future truly matter. We are so grateful for your belief in our project and for the tangible difference you have made in our school. Thank you for sowing the seeds of inspiration and discovery, and for being part of our students' scientific journey.","fullyFundedDate":1715915234033,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science/8348821/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2638174_orig.jpg?crop=1104,1104,x0,y546&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611600946107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmack"},{"teacherId":10243610,"projectId":9687561,"letterContent":"This year, our school was fortunate to receive funding for traditional collection skirts and other authentic-style costumes for our Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The impact of this project was immediate and deeply meaningful.\r\nWhen the skirts arrived, several of our students were moved to tears—overjoyed to see something that reflected their culture and pride. For many, receiving one of the beautiful skirts meant they could finally perform with authenticity, representing their dance style and Latinx roots with accuracy and respect. The costumes allowed students to feel connected not only to their performance, but to their heritage.\r\nDuring our celebration, the audience was captivated by the vibrant colors, traditional designs, and the pride radiating from our students. Families and staff shared how powerful it was to see our students embodying their culture on stage with confidence and joy.\r\nThis project not only elevated the visual and cultural quality of our performances but also strengthened our students' sense of identity and belonging. Thank you to everyone who supported, donated, and attended our celebration—your generosity made a lasting difference in our school community.\r\nWith gratitude","fullyFundedDate":1757649246775,"projectUrl":"project/tradition-meets-theater/9687561/","projectTitle":"Tradition Meets Theater","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243610"},{"teacherId":8669065,"projectId":9483883,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for providing our classroom with snacks. The moment my students first saw the bins filled with granola bars, fruit snacks, and other treats, their faces lit up with pure joy. For many of them, school can be a long day without enough to eat, and seeing these snacks made them feel cared for and valued. One student even said, \"This makes me feel like someone believes in me,\" and that perfectly captures the impact your generosity has had.\r\n\r\nYour support has made such a difference in how my students learn and engage. With a little nourishment in their hands, they have more energy, focus, and confidence to participate in lessons, collaborate with classmates, and tackle challenging tasks. I've noticed students who were often tired or distracted now fully engaging, smiling, and helping each other—it's a joy to watch. Your contribution has helped create not just a classroom full of food, but a classroom full of care, encouragement, and possibility.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my students are diving into a collaborative project that requires creativity, teamwork, and lots of focus. Thanks to your generosity, they'll be able to give their full attention to learning, without worrying about being hungry. Your kindness is helping them succeed academically while also feeling supported and seen. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1753735155543,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-the-brains-of-historians/9483883/","projectTitle":"Nourish the Brains of Historians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8669065_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665339606948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8669065"},{"teacherId":796903,"projectId":9311102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project. These replacement titles were sorely needed to replace books that are held together by tape, glue, and love. My students were so excited when I unboxed our brand new books. They're already asking for the newest books in these series!\r\n\r\nI truly don't know how I could do what I do without the support of my donors. Helping struggling readers develop a love for reading is a very difficult task, but your generosity and support make my job a little easier. Thank you so much for taking an interest in helping my students become readers.","fullyFundedDate":1746787102196,"projectUrl":"project/replacements-requested/9311102/","projectTitle":"Replacements Requested","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp796903_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525993499650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-k-rivera"},{"teacherId":9103646,"projectId":9149914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of markers to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning. The students were absolutely thrilled to receive them and have been using them with excitement and purpose. Whether it's solving challenging math problems, completing their homework, or writing key vocabulary words, the markers have brought new energy and engagement to their work.\r\n\r\nSeeing the students so eager to participate and express their ideas on their whiteboards has been truly rewarding. These simple tools have given them a sense of ownership and pride in their learning. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for investing in their education and helping us build a joyful and productive learning environment. Your kindness is deeply appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1743089534733,"projectUrl":"project/white-board-markers-for-students/9149914/","projectTitle":"White Board Markers For Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9103646_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720476539141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9103646"},{"teacherId":6600930,"projectId":8430158,"letterContent":"When the LEGO sets arrived, my students lit up with joy. There's something magical about seeing a pile of colorful bricks and knowing it means learning through building, imagining, and creating. We started using the LEGOs to explore geography, reconstructing mountain ranges, rivers, and even small island nations. But what surprised me the most was how quickly our conversations shifted from maps to people. As they built, my students began asking questions like, \"What would it be like to live here?\" or \"How do people rebuild after a flood?\" Suddenly, geography wasn't just about landforms. It became about lives, challenges, and stories.\r\n\r\nOne of the most touching moments came during a project on countries facing rising sea levels. A student quietly asked, \"If this was our home and the water kept coming, where would we go?\" That sparked a conversation that none of us will forget about home, safety, and what it means to care about people we may never meet. The LEGOs became more than a learning tool. They became a bridge to empathy. Our next step is to have students write short stories from the perspective of someone living in the region they've built. Your support made all of this possible. Thank you for giving my students the chance to connect with the world and each other in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1717432600311,"projectUrl":"project/empathy-through-geography/8430158/","projectTitle":"Empathy Through Geography","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cohen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6600930_orig.jpg?crop=1252,1251,x0,y546&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715709738130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6600930"},{"teacherId":796903,"projectId":8871556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting literacy in my classroom. I requested 20 graphic novels that I hoped would appeal to my striving readers in the lower grades, and they did! These books flew off my shelf so quickly that it was hard to believe that I received as many as I did. My striving readers really responded to these graphic novels because the illustrations supported their decoding of the text and comprehension of the story. Additionally, these books are part of different series, so once a reader learned the format and style of one book in the series, she/he could immediately apply it to the next. They're begging for the next ones in the series. \r\nMy second graders and third graders are so excited to start reading graphic novels designed for their next grade. Thank you for helping me develop a love for reading with students who find reading difficult.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to my reading program.","fullyFundedDate":1732578350834,"projectUrl":"project/gotta-get-graphic-novels-for-younger-re/8871556/","projectTitle":"Gotta Get Graphic Novels (for Younger Readers)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp796903_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525993499650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-k-rivera"},{"teacherId":796903,"projectId":8452597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project. These replacement titles were sorely needed to replace books that are held together by tape, glue, and love. My students were so excited when I unboxed our brand new books. \r\n\r\nI truly don't know how I could do what I do without the support of my donors. Helping struggling readers develop a love for reading is a very difficult task, but your generosity and support make my job a little easier. Thank you so much for taking an interest in helping my students become readers.","fullyFundedDate":1727964252921,"projectUrl":"project/replacements-needed-again/8452597/","projectTitle":"Replacements Needed (again...)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp796903_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525993499650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-k-rivera"},{"teacherId":9103646,"projectId":8487081,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation, which made it possible for my fourth graders to receive new binders. These binders are more than just supplies; they are tools that have already begun making a significant impact in my fourth graders. My students were thrilled to receive them, and their excitement was matched only by their eagerness to put them to use.\r\n\r\nStaying organized can be a challenge for young learners, and having these binders has provided my students with a sense of responsibility and pride in their work. They now have a dedicated space to keep their assignments, notes, and important materials neatly arranged, which helps them focus on their studies without the distractions of misplaced papers or cluttered desks. It's heartwarming to see them flipping through their binders, showcasing how they've organized their work, and taking ownership of their learning process.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided a practical solution to a classroom need but has also shown my students the power of generosity and community support. 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