{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodford Academy","outOfStateSupporters":27.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":235710,"projectId":9818802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating snacks for my students. I was overjoyed to see the boxes get delivered so quickly! I was able to give some snacks to students before we had spring break and now we are back in school again with testing starting up it is so nice to have protein rich foods to keep the kids full who missed breakfast. \r\n\r\nThere are also kids that come into see me and I know they don't food at home so I can give them some of the protein bars so I know they will have something in their bellies before they come back to school. Thank you for making sure our students have food so they can focus on their studies!","fullyFundedDate":1765589121407,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-students/9818802/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Folz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp235710_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736528169931","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jennifersmith"},{"teacherId":2298374,"projectId":9756073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headsets to our classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful impact on both my students and our learning environment. These headsets are more than just a piece of equipment. They are a powerful tool that helps create a focused, engaging, and inclusive space for every learner.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of these headsets, my students are now able to fully immerse themselves in their lessons without the distractions that can sometimes come with a busy classroom. Whether they are participating in online learning programs, listening to audiobooks, completing assessments, or engaging in interactive activities, the headsets allow them to hear clearly and concentrate better. This has already begun to improve their confidence and independence, as they can work at their own pace and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been the way students have responded to using the headsets. Their faces lit up with excitement when they first saw them, and they were eager to put them to use right away. It has truly transformed everyday lessons into something special. Students who sometimes struggle to stay on task are now more focused, and those who benefit from auditory support are gaining a deeper understanding of the material. It has also allowed me to better meet the diverse needs of my classroom, ensuring that each student has access to the resources they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your donation has also helped create a more peaceful and productive classroom atmosphere. With reduced noise levels, students are more respectful of one another's learning space, and we are able to maintain a calm environment where everyone can thrive. This positive shift benefits not only individual students but the class as a whole.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds us that we are supported by a community that believes in education and in the potential of every child. It is truly inspiring for my students to know that someone cared enough to invest in their future. Acts of kindness like yours go far beyond the physical items. They encourage, motivate, and uplift both students and teachers alike.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your thoughtful and impactful contribution. We are incredibly grateful for your support and will continue to use these headsets every day to enhance our learning experiences. Your generosity is helping to shape brighter futures, and for that, we thank you wholeheartedly.","fullyFundedDate":1758809198281,"projectUrl":"project/blocking-out-the-noise-for-personalized/9756073/","projectTitle":"Blocking Out the Noise for Personalized Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-miller"},{"teacherId":2298374,"projectId":9746688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of bean bags, a Marvel rug, a bookcase, and a lamp for our reading nook. Your support has helped us create a warm, inviting space where students can relax and truly enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the new setup. They immediately gravitated to the cozy area and have already begun using it during independent reading time. It has made a big difference in helping them feel comfortable and engaged with their books.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our classroom. Thank you for helping us inspire a love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1758849539993,"projectUrl":"project/reading-nook-furniture/9746688/","projectTitle":"Reading Nook Furniture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-miller"},{"teacherId":2298374,"projectId":9793127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions of pillowcases, sublimation ink, gift bags, tissue paper, poly-fil, and iron-on transfers. Your support has truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have been able to engage in creative, hands-on projects that spark their imagination and build valuable skills. Seeing their excitement as they use these materials has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' learning and creativity. Your generosity helps us provide experiences that go beyond the classroom and leave a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1762267625962,"projectUrl":"project/voice-to-verse-poetry-pillow-for-the-on/9793127/","projectTitle":"Voice to Verse: Poetry-Pillow for the One I Love!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-miller"},{"teacherId":2298374,"projectId":9882287,"letterContent":"Thank donors for button makers, sign holders, poster board, voter stickers, desk dividers for a mock election\r\n\r\nHere's a polished thank-you message you can use:\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom mock election! Because of your thoughtful contributions—including button makers, sign holders, poster board, voter stickers, and desk dividers—our students were able to experience the voting process in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room was incredible. Students eagerly created campaign materials, proudly wore their buttons, and participated in the election with a real sense of purpose. The desk dividers helped create authentic voting stations, and the voter stickers made each student feel like a true participant in the democratic process.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped bring this lesson to life and allowed our students to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. We are so grateful for your support and for helping us create such a memorable and impactful activity.","fullyFundedDate":1763597564762,"projectUrl":"project/mock-student-elections/9882287/","projectTitle":"Mock Student Elections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-miller"},{"teacherId":2298374,"projectId":9875445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students were able to enjoy chips and snacks that we used as part of our classroom incentive store.\r\n\r\nWe incorporated these resources into our classroom management system, where students earn points for positive behavior, completed assignments, and active participation. They can then \"shop\" in our classroom store using their points. One special moment was watching students carefully count their points and excitedly choose their snacks—it created a sense of pride, responsibility, and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were highly motivated and immediately began asking how they could earn points. It boosted engagement across the board, especially for students who sometimes struggle to stay motivated.","fullyFundedDate":1767236026518,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-jaquar-store-for-positive-behavior/9875445/","projectTitle":"PBIS Jaquar Store for Positive Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-miller"},{"teacherId":2298374,"projectId":9599315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students were able to enjoy chips and snacks that we used as part of our classroom incentive store.\r\n\r\nWe incorporated these resources into our classroom management system, where students earn points for positive behavior, completed assignments, and active participation. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in our classroom environment. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us create meaningful and motivating experiences","fullyFundedDate":1757982475221,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-jaquar-store-for-positive-behavior/9599315/","projectTitle":"PBIS Jaquar Store for Positive Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-miller"},{"teacherId":7243244,"projectId":9874381,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your continued support of my classroom. This is my 7th year teaching and every year my students come to me with more complex sensory needs than the year before. This causes my staff and me to seek opportunities to positively impact our students' sensory needs. Creating this project was a way for me to create a more meaningful sensory area within my classroom. The big hit: the light table! My students LOVE combining the light table with the sensory spaghetti. They also thoroughly enjoy the alternative seating the room now has; the wiggle feet and vibrating seat are always asked for. Thank you again for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1763441071190,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-sweet-sensory/9874381/","projectTitle":"Sweet Sweet Sensory!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7243244_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x332,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728591877088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7243244"},{"teacherId":3729310,"projectId":9933975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the gift that truly keeps on giving. My students were absolutely thrilled when the packages arrived; they couldn't wait to tear them open and were so eager to help me organize and put everything away. While I mistakenly uploaded photos of the reading materials themselves rather than the classroom \"store\" setup, I hope those images showcase the high-quality resources that are now in my students' hands. Your generosity has brought a renewed sense of excitement and energy to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic materials, the snacks you provided have added a wonderful layer of motivation to our journey. We are using them as part of a reward system where students earn \"dollars\" for their hard work to spend on healthy snacks and fun toys. This not only makes the challenging work of learning to read more enjoyable but also teaches them the value of persistence. We truly appreciate your investment in our classroom; you are helping us take the next vital step in our journey toward literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1765022210927,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters-prizes-for-phonics-a/9933975/","projectTitle":"Motivation Matters: Prizes for Phonics and Reading Milestones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kershaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3729310_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532113533631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3729310"},{"teacherId":3729310,"projectId":9933878,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your amazing contribution to our resource room. The arrival of our new reading tools caused a wave of excitement throughout the classroom, and the students couldn't wait to dive in. Your kindness has provided us with the high-quality resources necessary to help every child progress at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe interactive phonics curriculum has already become a favorite part of our day. The students are so engaged by the digital slides, which make complex decoding skills feel like a fun, hands-on activity. Even though \"homework\" might not be their favorite word, the extra practice is already helping them bridge the gap between school and home, allowing them to see tangible evidence of their own hard work and improvement.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and the lasting impact your gift will have. Because these materials are durable and comprehensive, they will continue to support my students for many years to reach. Thank you for being such a vital part of our learning community and for helping these children reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1764794112086,"projectUrl":"project/building-fluent-readers-one-sound-at-a/9933878/","projectTitle":"Building Fluent Readers, One Sound at a Time.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kershaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3729310_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532113533631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3729310"},{"teacherId":1995821,"projectId":9810852,"letterContent":"I want to take the time and thank all the donors who went above and beyond to ensure my students have the tools necessary to succeed. They have really enjoyed engaging in all the hands on materials. Seeing them get excited for small group time is pure joy. They look forward to the time to work together on hands on games and activities My small groups have been rocking and our data is showing things are working. \r\n\r\nThe impact you have made will be felt for years to come. Please continue being apart of this amazing community. You are the change makers and more of this work is needed in schools.","fullyFundedDate":1760717763778,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-building-phonics-and/9810852/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Building Phonics and Math Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1995821_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617211107046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lionpride"},{"teacherId":235710,"projectId":9870106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to fulfill my classroom makerspace! We have 3D printers, a laser cutter, and a circut to design and cut materials. The tools allow us to put together our projects and fix the devices in our makerspace too! I loved that some of the students wanted to help me use the screwdrivers to put together our circuit cart. They used the pliers to help take off the 3D printer support and clean up their 3D printed designs. They used the sandpaper to also clean up their laser cut designs and 3D printed designs too. I've even had other colleauges borrow our tools to use across the school too! Some students opened up more telling me when they saw the hammer their dad uses it all the time and he showed him how to use it so he could help teach others how to use it.","fullyFundedDate":1763559961673,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-our-makerspace/9870106/","projectTitle":"Tools for Our Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Folz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp235710_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736528169931","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jennifersmith"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43161","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":369,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":84,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 7","studentTeacherRatio":"19.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.0,"schoolId":43161,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Woodford Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Woodford Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/cincinnati-public-schools/woodford-paideia-school/43161"}