{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilmington Preparatory Academy","outOfStateSupporters":19.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10089599,"projectId":9492096,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your contribution to our classroom. It has been wonderful to see my students get the opportunity to learn through exciting new projects. When our class opened the packages with the new materials in them, I know every student was thrilled at the prospect of participating in hands-on science!\r\nSince we received the materials, we have completed several of the learning centers as small groups both to review concepts or to introduce new topics. The class has had a wonderful time utilizing their scientific knowledge to play games, conduct experiments, and research ideas. \r\nOur germination project was among one of the most popular in our class. The process of sprouting their own seeds, planting, them, and watching them grow was an amazing way to learn about the life cycle of a plant. Every child was eager to check on our seeds each morning when they came in the class!\r\nOur class plans to utilize our science learning centers regularly to maintain the knowledge we have gained. Our next upcoming project will be learning about the solar system, and I know the class is excited to utilize the solar system model as a hands-on learning tool. \r\nYour donation means the world to us, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755521947662,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9492096/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Booker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089599_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760113729405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089599"},{"teacherId":8654803,"projectId":8343650,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of our entire classroom community, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of classroom and cleaning supplies.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a tangible difference in our daily learning environment. The classroom supplies have empowered our students to explore, create, and engage more deeply in their education. From fresh notebooks to colorful markers, each item has brought excitement and possibility into our space.\r\n\r\nEqually important, the cleaning supplies have helped us maintain a safe and healthy environment—something we value more than ever. Your contribution has allowed us to focus on learning without worrying about the basics of cleanliness and care.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds us that we're part of a larger community that believes in the power of education and the importance of supporting one another. Thank you for investing in our students and in the future we're building together.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1722869278720,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-stocked/8343650/","projectTitle":"Clean and Stocked","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muldrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8654803"},{"teacherId":3356730,"projectId":9545926,"letterContent":"Thank you for the supplies for our classroom. This has helped more than just one teacher! The teachers have been using the binders for organizing student work and even making math notebooks. The folders have worked well for organizing students homework and classwork. \r\n The students are really loving the erasable pens. They have been using them with all subjects! It really motivates them to write in fun colors! They have also used the chalk outside to let their creativity on the concrete. Crayons, folders, and composition books have been great for students parents who were having trouble affording the school supplies.\r\n Thank you again for donating to our class! You have truly helped tremendously with staff, students, and parents@ We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1755687441883,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9545926/","projectTitle":"New Year New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3356730_orig.jpg?crop=1037,1037,x81,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629124943816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3356730"},{"teacherId":8868838,"projectId":9303795,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my classroom is better prepared and more welcoming for the new group of kindergarten students I'll be greeting on the first day of school.\r\n\r\nYour support provided us with essential back-to-school supplies, including folders, pencils, markers, dry erase markers, laminating sheets, pillows, and a magnetic dry erase holder. Each of these items plays an important role in creating a well-organized, engaging, and nurturing learning environment. The folders help our little learners keep their work neat, while the markers and dry erase tools allow for interactive and hands-on lessons. The pillows offer comfort during reading time, and the laminating sheets help preserve the materials we'll use again and again throughout the year.\r\n\r\nStarting school can be both exciting and overwhelming for young children, but thanks to your kindness, my classroom is a space where they'll feel supported, comfortable, and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being part of our journey. Your generosity has made a real difference, and we are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1746786270696,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-ready-building-a-bright-st/9303795/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Ready: Building a Bright Start for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8868838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746147240923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8868838"},{"teacherId":8868838,"projectId":9309274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! I originally requested a greenhouse for our school, and I was beyond excited when the project was fully funded. I imagined our students digging, planting, and learning in a space they could use year-round.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I was later notified that the greenhouse was no longer available. I'll admit, it was disappointing at first. But I was determined to make sure your donation would still go toward something meaningful and helpful for our students.\r\n\r\nSince greenhouses weren't an option anymore, I chose a variety of classroom supplies that we always need, things like headphones, tape, math manipulatives, science kits, workbooks, and more. These items may not be as exciting as a greenhouse, but they'll be used daily across multiple classrooms and will help create a more focused and hands-on learning environment for our kids.\r\n\r\nI'm so grateful for your kindness. While the original plan didn't work out, your donation is still making a big impact. We truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1746785637822,"projectUrl":"project/sow-grow-know-a-greenhouse-for-year-r/9309274/","projectTitle":"Sow, Grow, Know: A Greenhouse for Year-Round Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8868838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746147240923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8868838"},{"teacherId":3356730,"projectId":9257584,"letterContent":"Let me start off by saying we had an incredible night! We are so grateful to have people like you that care enough to help out with our school dance! The students walked in and loved the Paris theme of the room! Twinkling lights filled the walls and light up the dance floor! The students especially enjoyed taking pictures in front of the Paris backdrops.\r\n Students sat at the Paris theme tables and ate from the beautiful Paris themed plates, while having a Paris Cafe backdrop in the background. The students were so appreciative of the overall way the dance looked and felt.\r\n Thank you again for helping make such a wonderful and memorable night for our students! We really appreciate everything!","fullyFundedDate":1746602536671,"projectUrl":"project/paris-dance-party/9257584/","projectTitle":"Paris Dance Party","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3356730_orig.jpg?crop=1037,1037,x81,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629124943816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3356730"},{"teacherId":9601945,"projectId":9175510,"letterContent":"Many of my students are underprivileged. Your generous donations have made it possible for them to see something they themselves planted, watered, tended to, and watched grow, become a vegetable. When the boxes arrived today and they saw the dirt, seeds, and tools, they got so excited it took ten minutes to calm them down. They can't wait to get their hands dirty and plant the seeds for their salsa and salad gardens. I appreciate you more than you can imagine. As a teacher I cannot afford to do so many of the activities I would like to because I can't afford it on my salary. You have given my students such a great gift. Just the anticipation alone has brought them so much joy. \r\n\r\nMany of my students are from an urban area where they do not have the opportunity or room to grow a garden. By planting our classroom garden, they will be able to see the \"fruits\" of their labor become healthy vegetables. \r\n\r\nI still remember my second-grade teacher, Mrs. London, helping me plant cucumbers and cilantro with my class. It is a memory that I think about often. I still plant cilantro and cucumbers to this day because of that memory and the joy of planting that she instilled in me. I am thrilled that I can bring that joy to my class now because of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1744754948833,"projectUrl":"project/plant-a-garden-plant-a-healthy-life/9175510/","projectTitle":"Plant a Garden, Plant a Healthy Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tierney-Prim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9601945_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721590460053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9601945"},{"teacherId":8657038,"projectId":8257653,"letterContent":"Being able to read \"The Giver\" really opened up some great discussions in the classroom. There were many good ones as we read through each chaapter. Some had issues with the ending, and I can see why that might be the case that it might be a disappointment at the end for some readers. I agree that I find the ending allows for a great deal of discussion with my students. This is where my students don't struggle with a literary response question; they are able to defend their interpretation of the ending with their own opinions. I would say that perhaps half of the class differs with their opinion on the ending.\r\nI also have them write the last chapter for this book. The kids (well most of them) absolutely love this. I had them read their stories to each other, and then they chose which story they liked out of their groups. Each group reads the chosen story out loud. I think this works rather well since they are receiving feedback from their peers and not necessarily me. You would be surprised how creative the students were with their stories. Sometimes the author of the story doesn't want to read his or her story. I have his or her friend read, or I would read it for the author.\r\n\r\nI think this is important because these students are scared to give their own opinions because of fearing the consequences of going against what the majority says--their peers. It also brings up their own experiences to the story, and it makes the story more relevant for them. Now that I think about it, isn't finding your own voice and not listening to the majority one of the issues Lowry weaves into her story? I've never really thought about it until now as I reflect on the students' reactions to the novel.","fullyFundedDate":1710282334835,"projectUrl":"project/giving-the-giver/8257653/","projectTitle":"Giving \"The Giver\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8657038_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661520606284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8657038"},{"teacherId":3356730,"projectId":9030989,"letterContent":"Our class would like to start off by saying thank you so much for allowing us to have this Thailand experience. We had so many different types of snacks to try! We even shared the snacks with another class to try too! The students liked trying new things and were very open to them. \r\n On the day of the International Festival we used the Thailand coloring pages to decorate the room. We also used the kid's guide to Thailand to help us teach other classes some of the Thai language. Each student was able to take home a miniature flag of their own. \r\n Lastly, the students got to decorate their desks, water bottles, etc. with the Thailand stickers that we received. Thank you again for helping out our class! We had a wonderful time!","fullyFundedDate":1738102967238,"projectUrl":"project/thailand-international-week-study/9030989/","projectTitle":"Thailand-International Week Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3356730_orig.jpg?crop=1037,1037,x81,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629124943816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3356730"},{"teacherId":8868838,"projectId":8684024,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and kindness in supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose. The trays, playdough, kinetic sand, clear mats, and other wonderful materials you provided have truly made a difference in my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on supplies have given my students the opportunity to explore, create, and learn through play. The joy on their faces as they engage with these materials is priceless, and it has enriched our classroom environment in so many ways. Your generosity has helped foster creativity, fine motor development, and meaningful learning experiences that will have a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support. Your kindness has made a world of difference for my students, and we are incredibly grateful!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1725413394151,"projectUrl":"project/a-year-long-journey-of-learning-through/8684024/","projectTitle":"A Year Long Journey of Learning Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8868838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746147240923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8868838"},{"teacherId":8868838,"projectId":8373440,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for your incredible kindness and generosity. Your donations of crayon boxes, the cart, pillows, chair feet, chair pockets, and all the other wonderful items have truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese gifts are more than just supplies—they are tools that help foster a warm, organized, and creative learning environment for my students. The joy on their faces as they use these new resources is immeasurable, and it's all thanks to your thoughtfulness.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds us that there are people who care deeply about education and the success of our children. Please know that your contributions are greatly appreciated and will be put to the best use in nurturing young minds.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for making our classroom a brighter, happier place.","fullyFundedDate":1722869278587,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfy-and-organized-learning/8373440/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfy and Organized Learning Environment for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8868838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746147240923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8868838"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_95226","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":91,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":33,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":73,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"7.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":80.4,"schoolId":95226,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilmington Preparatory Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilmington Preparatory Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/north-carolina-department-of-education/wilmington-prep-acad/95226"}