{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Magnolia Science Academy - Santa Ana","outOfStateSupporters":21.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5653453,"projectId":4636614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing an Amazon Kindle for our classroom. During the pandemic, when schools, libraries, and bookstores were closed, this Kindle became a valuable resource for continuing my professional learning from home. It allowed me to access digital books, explore new teaching strategies, and discover educational resources that I could incorporate into my lessons. Having these materials readily available helped me continue growing as an educator, even during a challenging time.\r\n\r\nThe Kindle also helped me bring new ideas and learning opportunities to my students. During distance learning, I used information and ideas from digital resources to create engaging lessons, develop assignments in Google Classroom, and introduce new topics during our Zoom meetings. My students benefited from having access to a wider variety of educational materials, helping them explore subjects beyond their regular textbooks and develop their curiosity.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, I plan to use the Kindle to explore more educational books, discover creative teaching methods, and share valuable ideas with my colleagues. Your generosity has supported not only my professional development but also the learning experiences of many students. Thank you for investing in education and helping us make the most of digital learning!","fullyFundedDate":1580193283142,"projectUrl":"project/dont-just-buy-a-new-video-game-make-o/4636614/","projectTitle":"“Don’t Just Buy a New Video Game, Make One!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5653453_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574275353454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653453"},{"teacherId":5653453,"projectId":10615824,"letterContent":"The printer toner you generously provided has made a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning. It keeps our classroom printer ready so I can quickly prepare coding activities, cybersecurity worksheets, project instructions, study guides, and other essential learning materials.\r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoy printed hands-on activities that allow them to plan, solve problems, and document their progress. The toner is particularly helpful when students need extra practice, visual directions, differentiated materials, or a replacement copy during class. Having these resources immediately available reduces delays and helps students remain focused and organized.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us keep our classroom printer supplied. Your generosity ensures that every student—including English learners and students with special learning needs—has access to clear, supportive materials that help them learn with greater confidence and independence.","fullyFundedDate":1789245670499,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-classroom-printer-ready-for-lea/10615824/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Classroom Printer Ready for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5653453_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574275353454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653453"},{"teacherId":5653453,"projectId":10612420,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with a reliable printer. It has made an immediate difference by allowing me to quickly prepare coding activities, cybersecurity worksheets, project instructions, study guides, and visual directions. Students no longer have to wait for materials, so they can begin their work promptly and remain engaged throughout the lesson.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited to receive clear, organized resources that guide them through challenging technology projects step by step. The printer has been particularly valuable for students who benefit from extra practice, larger visuals, simplified instructions, or replacement copies. These materials help them work more independently and confidently while documenting their learning and progress.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, all my students—including English learners and students with special learning needs—have better access to the resources they need to succeed. 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They can correct mistakes in real time, test new ideas, and stay engaged instead of waiting for assistance.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited when I use the iPad to display their work, demonstrate coding concepts, and share creative solutions with the class. Seeing a classmate's program or digital project on the screen encourages students to learn from one another and gives them a clearer understanding of what successful work looks like. The iPad has made complex technology concepts more visual, interactive, and accessible.\r\n\r\nThis resource has been especially valuable for students who need additional guidance or who were initially hesitant to participate. They have become more confident, ask more questions, and are increasingly willing to share their work. Thanks to your generosity, my students are not simply using technology—they are creating with it and developing skills that will prepare them for future educational and career opportunities. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776112953532,"projectUrl":"project/real-time-learning-with-ipads-feedback/10191056/","projectTitle":"Real-Time Learning with iPads: Feedback, Coding, and Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5653453_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574275353454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653453"},{"teacherId":5653453,"projectId":9451724,"letterContent":"The new laptop has made a meaningful difference in how my students learn and participate in our technology-based lessons. It allows me to provide reliable, real-time demonstrations of coding platforms, robotics activities, multimedia tools, and STEM software. Students can now follow each step clearly, ask questions as we work, and receive immediate support while completing hands-on projects. The laptop's portability also helps me work more effectively with small groups and individual students throughout the classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited to see their code, digital designs, and engineering ideas demonstrated on a dependable device. The technology has been particularly helpful for English learners, students with special needs, and students who benefit from visual examples and step-by-step modeling. Even students who are sometimes hesitant to participate have become more engaged when they can see a project come to life and receive support at their own pace.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is now more connected, flexible, and prepared for learning. This laptop supports our daily instruction as well as programs such as Future City, robotics, coding, and digital media. Thank you for helping my students develop the creativity, confidence, and technology skills they will need for their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1755709861770,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-technology-to-life-in-our-class/9451724/","projectTitle":"Bringing Technology to Life in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5653453_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574275353454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653453"},{"teacherId":5653453,"projectId":10300264,"letterContent":"The new laptop has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. It allows students to participate in coding projects, robotics activities, digital design, presentations, and problem-solving challenges using reliable, up-to-date technology. Students are especially excited to see their ideas come to life as they create programs, design digital projects, and test solutions.\r\n\r\nThe laptop has also helped me provide clearer demonstrations, interactive lessons, and more immediate support. Students who were once hesitant to participate have become more confident and engaged because they can explore technology through hands-on learning. They are developing creativity, persistence, collaboration, and important technical skills that will prepare them for future STEM courses and careers.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, many of our students do not have access to high-performance technology at home. Your generosity has helped create a more equitable learning environment where every student has the opportunity to learn, create, and succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1788362859983,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-professional-stem-technology-in/10300264/","projectTitle":"Bringing Professional STEM Technology Into Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5653453_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574275353454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653453"},{"teacherId":10348747,"projectId":10338291,"letterContent":"Receiving these resources in early August helped me create an organized, welcoming classroom before the first day of school. My students began using the portable storage bins as lab stations during the first week, making materials easy to access and return while keeping transitions smooth. Binders, folders, and organizers are helping students keep their work in order, while the mobile laptop desk provides a flexible space for small-group support.\r\nThese resources are already helping students become more organized and independent while giving us more time for hands-on learning, collaboration, and science exploration. As the year continues, I look forward to using them for labs and projects that encourage students to work confidently as young scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1785137475383,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-for-flexible-learning/10338291/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces for Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumlu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10348747_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768628061782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10348747"},{"teacherId":10511189,"projectId":10289461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! \r\nHaving a system that is fast and easy to use helps in making challenging projects more feasible. I truly appreciate your support in making this project a success and in enabling development of real-world skills in media production and journalism! \r\n\r\nYour support is an investment in our students' voices, ideas, and future success. We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our program. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1782541933741,"projectUrl":"project/innovation-and-creativity/10289461/","projectTitle":"Innovation and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lubna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10511189"},{"teacherId":10511189,"projectId":10313951,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, thank you for your generous support and for helping us reach our goal of obtaining a laptop for our program. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the opportunities available to our students. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are motivated to create, edit, and produce content for, The Black Flag News, our student-led news channel. This laptop will support innovation, creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning as students develop valuable communication, media, and technology skills.","fullyFundedDate":1780680925722,"projectUrl":"project/laptop-for-digital-innovation/10313951/","projectTitle":"Laptop for Digital Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lubna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10511189"},{"teacherId":10511189,"projectId":10290664,"letterContent":"This camera is helping my students become more motivated to participate in active engagement in their school community in order to capture the kick-off of the new school year. They are excited to explore campus and capture all the memories that will be uploaded into the yearbook application! \r\nStudents new to photography are learning from their peers how to use the camera. Other students are excited to capture their grade levels trips, activities, and student life at school to share in our yearbook this year. They are excited to also create videos that invite students to take on challenges with positivity and to remember that we are all in this educational journey together!","fullyFundedDate":1781024487333,"projectUrl":"project/photographypublication-class/10290664/","projectTitle":"Photography/Publication Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lubna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10511189"},{"teacherId":10348747,"projectId":9929352,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! My students were very excited when the STEM materials arrived. They could not wait to try the bottle rocket launcher and see how high their rockets would fly. As they tested different designs, they learned about force, motion, and air pressure in a fun and memorable way.\r\nStudents also enjoyed building and testing the STEM ball pitching machine. They worked together, solved problems, and made improvements to their designs. It was wonderful to see them thinking like engineers and learning through hands-on experiences.\r\nWe will continue using these resources in future STEM activities and science lessons. These materials have helped make learning more exciting and engaging for all students. Thank you for making these opportunities possible for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771290986526,"projectUrl":"project/launching-curiosity-stem-for-young-scie/9929352/","projectTitle":"Launching Curiosity: STEM for Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumlu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10348747_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768628061782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10348747"},{"teacherId":10363580,"projectId":10221470,"letterContent":"Since receiving these materials, my students have been actively using them to turn abstract science concepts into hands-on, visual learning experiences. One of the most effective activities was during our atomic structure lesson, where students created detailed atom models using colored paper, markers, and labels to represent protons, neutrons, and electrons. Instead of memorizing vocabulary, they were able to physically build and explain how atoms are structured, which helped them clearly understand subatomic particles and their roles.\r\n\r\nAnother powerful moment came during our biomes unit, where students designed colorful biome posters. Using markers, colored pencils, and printed visuals, they illustrated different biomes, added key characteristics such as climate, plants, and animals, and compared ecosystems across the world. 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