{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"La Paloma Academy - Central","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7874227,"projectId":9795483,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been completely transformed. The new shelves and supplies have given my students a space that feels organized, welcoming, and truly theirs. Instead of juggling materials or losing valuable learning time, everything now has a place—and that has made a huge difference in how smoothly our days run. My students were so excited when they first saw everything set up; their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to explore and get started.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using these resources in our daily routines and lessons. Students are taking more ownership of their learning, independently accessing materials, and staying engaged longer because everything is within reach and easy to use. Something as simple as having an organized, well-stocked space has boosted their confidence and helped create a calm, focused environment where they can do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond supplies—you've helped create a classroom where students feel prepared, capable, and excited to learn. As we continue building on this foundation, we're able to dive deeper into our lessons and focus on meaningful learning experiences instead of logistics. Thank you for investing in my students and making such a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769178230283,"projectUrl":"project/place-for-everything-shelves-supplies/9795483/","projectTitle":"Place for Everything: Shelves, Supplies, and Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7874227_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660501600121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsscoffman"},{"teacherId":9657318,"projectId":10018494,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support, with your donations my students they have been able to continue their academic classes with the esstential supplies we received. From phonics lessons to art creativity my students have been succesfully completeing assignments with these tools.\r\nI cannot wait to see what else they can achieve in the time we have left in this year. Also, the supplies will bennefit my future class to come next school, which brings me relief in knowing I will have everything ready for that class.","fullyFundedDate":1769178229970,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-the-essentials/10018494/","projectTitle":"Restocking the Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruhl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657318_orig.jpg?crop=1234,1234,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723682330172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657318"},{"teacherId":9592654,"projectId":10059765,"letterContent":"Being able to have a space dedicated to the students where they can learn independently while being tested has been so exciting. The students love the area with the computers and have expressed their enjoyment for the center that was created. The table and chairs fit perfectly in the classroom and allow for less chaos and more learning and review to take place. My students and I are grateful for your generosity and will continue to use these resources with a thankful heart. \r\n\r\nThe students reacted with so much gratitude and happiness when they saw how nicely the table and chairs fit in our classroom and the resources they were now able to help aide their learning. \r\n\r\nWe hope to continue being able to find resources to promote independent learning on electronics and give the students a sense of independence in being able to work a computer and understand how it works. We're so grateful for your generous contributions to help make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770756342603,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-learn-click-and-create/10059765/","projectTitle":"A Place to Learn, Click and Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9592654_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748203947518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592654"},{"teacherId":8364118,"projectId":10025877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom. We really appreciate your generosity, especially at a time when it was needed quickly. \r\n\r\nHaving a printer and supplies in our 7th and 8th-grade classroom has been a lifesaver. Middle school works with a lot of different content, and being able to print their work or supply them with research has been a game-changer. \r\n\r\nMy 8th-grade homeroom loved using the printer for making their state testing shields. They added encouraging photos of their friends and pictures of their favorite characters. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769178226182,"projectUrl":"project/printer-plea/10025877/","projectTitle":"Printer Plea","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brubaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364118_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768737893788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bru"},{"teacherId":8367344,"projectId":9869603,"letterContent":"Your donations have brought so much excitement into our 2nd grade classroom!! The kids are making cool projects and are looking forward to all of the other Science activities and experiments in the Spring! We have made snow! In the desert that can be difficult :)- Hahaha. \r\n\r\nNow, we are learning about Animal Habitats where the kids will be making Dioramas at home with supplies, donated by YOU! The kids will then present them in class. I will make sure to take and post photos as soon as I can. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for all the donations you have made! You have made Science an exciting and Interactive experience!!!","fullyFundedDate":1763592654640,"projectUrl":"project/electrifying-science-excitements-needed/9869603/","projectTitle":"Electrifying Science Excitements Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marcischak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8367344_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762013880331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367344"},{"teacherId":8367344,"projectId":9238738,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations to our classroom. When teachers reach out on Donors Choose, it gives us the help and excitement in learning knowing there are others who believe in and support what we do each day. \r\n\r\nThe whiteboards, markers, and other materials are used daily in our classroom for UFLI and Math - These two subject areas are extremely important in learning. Writing, reading, phonics skills, and math skills are essential for their academic future. Donors like you give our children the education and tools needed to feel successful.\r\n\r\nOur kids mean the world to us! Seeing their excitement and their smiles when they get to use new things beyond paper makes me so happy!","fullyFundedDate":1746542907012,"projectUrl":"project/equip-our-future-one-whiteboard-at-a-ti/9238738/","projectTitle":"Equip Our Future, One Whiteboard at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marcischak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8367344_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762013880331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367344"},{"teacherId":9657318,"projectId":9908796,"letterContent":"We are happy to inform you that we have received all of the materials for our science lessons, and my class is very excited! It was truly wonderful to see their expressions when I showed them the new kits and experiments. Their enthusiasm and curiosity about these projects are very encouraging. \r\nThe students have been asking me daily if it's time to get started, so we are all anticipating the opportunity to explore these experiments together soon, once the curriculum is aligned. \r\n \r\nThank you so much for your generosity in supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764357077468,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-of-wonders-for-my-2nd-graders/9908796/","projectTitle":"A World of Wonders for My 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruhl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657318_orig.jpg?crop=1234,1234,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723682330172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657318"},{"teacherId":8364118,"projectId":9648074,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation to our after-school club. \r\n\r\n Thanks to you, our club has met once a week to build and create together. 10 students from 3rd-6th are working very hard on their projects. \r\n\r\n3rd Grade: One student is making a house, another is making a chicken coop! \r\n\r\n4th Grade: Two students are working together to build a mega dream mansion. They explain it as how they think Mr.Beast lives. \r\n\r\n6th Grade: One of the oldest students in the class is working very hard on his build. He used force perspective to form the sketch of his build, and is currently building layers to it as well. It is looking very impressive. \r\n\r\nMany more in each grade are still finding their groove, but love being able to have hands-on experience with our bricks and supplies you donated. Thanks to you, one of the very first things we did was organize our bricks by size and color! \r\n\r\nAfter these projects are done, we will be submitting them to the county fair. After the fair, we will focus more on STEM and making moving parts with our builds. \r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1757875137623,"projectUrl":"project/gadgets-and-gizmos/9648074/","projectTitle":"Gadgets and Gizmos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brubaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364118_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768737893788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bru"},{"teacherId":9101063,"projectId":9379198,"letterContent":"We're doing incredibly well, and the new resources have made such a positive impact on our art classroom! Recently, we started a project where my students do drawing skill drills, and their skills have grown so much. Using charcoal pencils has helped them learn how to use new materials. When they first saw the latest materials, their faces lit up with excitement! Many of them hadn't worked with charcoal before, and the possibilities seemed endless to them.\r\n\r\nThe moment they began sketching, I could see their creativity coming to life. They experimented with shading and blending in ways that really showcased their individuality. One student exclaimed, \"This is so cool! I feel like a real artist!\" It was heartwarming to witness their enthusiasm and confidence grow.\r\n\r\nAs for the next steps, we're planning on integrating the projector into our lessons. This will allow us to project reference images onto our canvases during our painting unit. I'm excited to see how this will further enhance their skills and techniques. \r\n\r\nI want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donations. Your support has enabled us to explore new materials and nurture my students' love of art. We are truly thankful for your contributions, which have made these enriching experiences possible. Our goal is to culminate this project with an art showcase, where students can display their work for family and friends. It's a wonderful way to celebrate their hard work and creativity, and it's all thanks to your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1754581834734,"projectUrl":"project/art-support/9379198/","projectTitle":"Art Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeBaca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9101063_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689295257328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9101063"},{"teacherId":8367344,"projectId":9328020,"letterContent":"Our 2nd graders have benefited greatly from all of the generous donations of science experiments! We have been able to create snow! It is so hot here and our kids LOVED the idea of making their own snow in the desert during a heat wave!! We have also started our unit on weather and the kids will be able to create clouds with the next exciting kit to make clouds in the classroom!!\r\n\r\nThank you all for such an amazing gift to our three 2nd grade classrooms so that we are able to have an exciting and exploratory way of learning science in school!! Your donations made the impossible, possible!! We are ALL so grateful for your support on this donation adventure! \r\n\r\nThank you from all of us in 2nd grade and Thank you for your continued support of the most important people involved! Our kids!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746731291203,"projectUrl":"project/extraordinary-science-explorers/9328020/","projectTitle":"Extraordinary Science Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marcischak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8367344_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762013880331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367344"},{"teacherId":9657318,"projectId":9446971,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations to my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe simple yet impactful improvements I have made in organizing my classroom have significantly enhanced the learning environment. I now have a smooth system for storing weekly assignments, assessments, instructional manuals, and other materials. Everything is easily accessible and arranged according to our daily schedule. Previously, I was overwhelmed by piles of papers and stacks of books, which caused frustration. These organizational changes have created a more efficient workflow and a greater sense of calm.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the reading bench for our reading corner has been instrumental in fostering a welcoming space for students. They have developed their own system to keep the books organized within storage bins, which has encouraged responsibility and independence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support—it truly made these improvements possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755733969268,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-teacher-is-a-successful-tea/9446971/","projectTitle":"An Organized Teacher Is a Successful Teacher!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruhl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657318_orig.jpg?crop=1234,1234,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723682330172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657318"},{"teacherId":9657318,"projectId":9247005,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to let you know that the books we received are a huge hit with my 2nd graders. \r\nIn the few weeks we have been back in school, I have seen so much engagement and willingness to read, it has been amazing!\r\nI am seeing my students interact with peers they would not usually interact with, as they read together and help each other with their reading adventures.\r\nEvery day, we do sustained silent reading. My students look forward to this portion of the day where they can read their favorite books in English and Spanish. It is wonderful to see. \r\n\r\nSo thank you again for supporting my students and giving them the opportunity to explore amazing new books and develop new friendships.","fullyFundedDate":1746786034541,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-our-reading-imaginations/9247005/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow Our Reading Imaginations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruhl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657318_orig.jpg?crop=1234,1234,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723682330172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657318"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73451","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":659,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.7,"schoolId":73451,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about La Paloma Academy - Central on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"La Paloma Academy - Central","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/arizona-department-of-education/la-paloma-academy/73451"}