{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blue Ridge Academy","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10002371,"projectId":10497309,"letterContent":"The introduction of a digital calendar into our daily routine has been a complete game-changer, transforming how my students and their parents navigate school schedules and daily expectations. For students, having a visual, interactive digital display builds early time-management skills and gives them a clear, reassuring roadmap of their school day and upcoming events. They love the independence of checking the calendar to see assignment deadlines, classroom activities, and upcoming special events. Meanwhile, parents appreciate having a centralized, real-time hub that eliminates the guesswork around permission slips, homework due dates, and school functions.\r\n\r\nWhat has made this tool truly indispensable is its seamless integration with Google Calendar, which bridges the gap between our classroom and home. By linking directly to our class schedule, the calendar creates a continuous, effort-free line of communication. Updates, reminders, and schedule changes added on my end instantly sync to parents' phones and home devices, ensuring that crucial information never gets lost in a backpack. This shared visibility fosters a collaborative partnership where parents feel connected to their child's learning journey and everyone stays on the exact same page.","fullyFundedDate":1787146756883,"projectUrl":"project/staying-organized-with-efficient-time-ma/10497309/","projectTitle":"Staying Organized with Efficient Time Management","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10002371_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745089623053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10002371"},{"teacherId":10002371,"projectId":10219900,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of headphones and Yoto cards has made a transformative impact on our classroom, creating a focused and immersive learning environment where every student can thrive. The headphones give students their own quiet sanctuary, allowing them to engage deeply with educational material without external distractions or the fear of interrupting their peers. Whether they are listening to tailored audio lessons, practicing speech, or taking focused breaks, this dedicated audio space helps them concentrate better and take greater ownership of their individual learning journeys.\r\n\r\nThe Yoto cards have quickly become one of the absolute favorite parts of our daily routine. By combining screen-free audio technology with physical, tactile cards, they make independent learning feel like an exciting hands-on adventure. Students love the independence of picking a card, popping it into the player, and taking control of their own storytime, music, or educational content. It has sparked a newfound enthusiasm for listening comprehension and literacy, especially for students who learn best through auditory and tactile experiences.\r\n\r\nAbove all, these donations have brought pure joy and confidence into our room. Watching a student's eyes light up when they insert a Yoto card and settle into their own cozy listening spot with their headphones is a daily reminder of how powerful the right resources can be. Your kindness has not only provided us with valuable learning tools, but has also shown our students that there are people outside our classroom who care about their success and happiness. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787146756454,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-independence-with-audiobooks-a/10219900/","projectTitle":"Fostering Independence with Audiobooks and Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10002371_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745089623053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10002371"},{"teacherId":9968543,"projectId":10210177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping bring Yoto cards and supplies to our students! Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students by providing them with an accessible and independent way to enjoy stories, music, and educational content during our reading meeting sessions.\r\n\r\nThese audio experiences offer so many wonderful learning opportunities. They help strengthen listening comprehension, build vocabulary, spark imagination, and nurture a love of learning. For students who are still developing their reading skills, audio stories provide an opportunity to fully participate, enjoy literature, and build confidence without the frustration that can sometimes come with decoding text.\r\n\r\nEach Yoto card opens the door to a new adventure, whether students are following along with a favorite story, discovering new words, exploring interesting topics, or learning through music and narration. These resources will also help us create a calm, welcoming, and focused environment where every student has a positive opportunity to engage and learn.\r\n\r\nAll the supplies provided will help students with technology, organizational skills, and grow their love in reading. Most importantly, your generosity reminds our students that they are valued and deserving of meaningful learning experiences. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for helping our students learn, grow, and imagine one story at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1787320582131,"projectUrl":"project/love-for-reading/10210177/","projectTitle":"Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mapes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968543"},{"teacherId":10002371,"projectId":10219869,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us make reading more accessible, engaging, and flexible. Your donation has given my students not only access to more books, but also the freedom to take their learning with them wherever they go!\r\n\r\nYour generous donation of a Kindle has opened up exciting new opportunities for my students to combine reading with hands-on exploration of the world around them. Because the Kindle is lightweight and portable, we can easily take our learning outside and use books as a resource while exploring nature.\r\n\r\nStudents can read about plants, animals, insects, weather, and other topics and then step outside to look for examples of what they have learned. Instead of simply reading about nature, they can make connections between the books in their hands and the environment around them. This creates meaningful opportunities for students to ask questions, make observations, and become curious about the natural world.","fullyFundedDate":1778604599782,"projectUrl":"project/endless-outdoor-research-materials/10219869/","projectTitle":"Endless Outdoor Research Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10002371_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745089623053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10002371"},{"teacherId":5740311,"projectId":10284112,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you so much for blessing my students with audiobooks! With your help I was able to add The Wild Robot to our audiobook collection this month, and I look forward to the others that I will be able to add in the future. I was also able to download this audio onto a \"Make Your Own\" card for our classroom Yoto Player, so now the students can use their ID cards to \"check out\" the physical copy to listen to in the classroom! My students are now able to capture the magic of reading while not having to worry about how challenging it is to decode words that are above their lexile range. Thank you so much for this gift.","fullyFundedDate":1779411867039,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-literacy-gap-through-audiob/10284112/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Literacy Gap Through Audiobooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Weelden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5740311_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580779929341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gibsonsclassroom"},{"teacherId":5740311,"projectId":10141795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! While these books are \"timeless\" favorites, they also serve as sophisticated teaching tools. I'm using them to teach critical inferencing, helping my students hunt for \"clues\" in the text to uncover a character's true motivations. We are also building vocabulary stamina as these stories introduce a level of rich language that pushes them well beyond their everyday conversational comfort zones.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, reading in our classroom is no longer a silent chore; it is active, social, and exciting. On any given day, you'll see students huddled in small groups \"investigating\" plot twists or sprawled out in our reading corner, completely immersed in their books. The energy in the room has truly shifted from \"I have to read\" to \"I get to read,\" and we are so grateful for your help in making that happen!","fullyFundedDate":1773854092625,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-literacy-gap-with-timeless/10141795/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Literacy Gap With Timeless Tales & Modern Hits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Weelden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5740311_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580779929341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gibsonsclassroom"},{"teacherId":9968543,"projectId":9269911,"letterContent":"The iPad has made a meaningful difference in how my students engage with learning and access important educational resources. During learning meetings, students are able to use interactive reading programs, hands-on math apps, and virtual tools that bring lessons to life in a way that is both engaging and easy to understand. These resources have helped students stay focused and motivated, while also allowing them to practice skills at their own pace. With access to a variety of academic apps, students are better able to build foundational skills in reading, math, and other subjects without becoming overwhelmed or frustrated.\r\n\r\nIn addition to academic growth, the iPad has opened up new opportunities for creativity and self-expression. Students are using tools to create digital art, music, and storytelling projects, which has increased their confidence and excitement about learning. Programs that support phonics, comprehension, and math fluency allow students to demonstrate their knowledge in different ways and feel successful. The iPad has also made it easier to set individualized goals for each student, helping me meet their unique needs and challenge their strengths. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746814148273,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-ipads-for-engag/9269911/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with iPads for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mapes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968543"},{"teacherId":9968543,"projectId":9224591,"letterContent":"My students have been doing incredibly well, and having access to this laptop has made a noticeable impact. They have been able to successfully access and complete state testing and assessments using the laptop, which has helped them feel more comfortable and prepared in a digital testing environment. In addition, they use the laptop for research, allowing them to explore topics more deeply and find reliable information. \r\nBeyond testing and research, my students have also been able to build important technology skills that will benefit them for years to come. They are practicing typing and steadily improving their speed and accuracy, which has made completing written assignments much easier. They are also using online programs, completing digital assignments, and learning how to navigate and organize their work in Google Drive. Utilizing this laptop has made completing assessments, daily work, and meetings more efficient. Most importantly, it is helping prepare my students with the essential technology skills they will need for future academic success and beyond, giving them confidence in an increasingly digital world.","fullyFundedDate":1743955813767,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-technology-a-l/9224591/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with Technology: A Laptop for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mapes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968543"},{"teacherId":5740311,"projectId":7852790,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you sincerely for providing the resources to gift my students with literature that truly resonates with them. In an era where critical thinking is more vital than ever, the most effective way to empower the next generation is through the exchange of diverse ideas. Because of your generosity, my students now have the opportunity to expand their imaginations, sharpen their analytical skills, and develop a lifelong love for reading. I hope this note serves as a reminder of the impact you're making. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1696975377515,"projectUrl":"project/embracing-diversity-through-literature/7852790/","projectTitle":"Embracing Diversity through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Weelden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5740311_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580779929341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gibsonsclassroom"},{"teacherId":10002371,"projectId":9719665,"letterContent":"The dual-screen monitors gifted to our classroom have been incredibly beneficial in supporting student learning, engagement, and independence. While many of our students are familiar with technology at home, using it purposefully in an academic setting has helped them develop stronger learning habits and skills.\r\n\r\nThe dual screens allow students to view instructional content on one screen while actively working on assignments on the other. This reduces the need to constantly switch tabs or windows, which can be distracting and frustrating, especially for younger learners. Students are able to follow directions, reference models or examples, and apply what they see in real time. This has led to increased focus, improved task completion, and greater confidence in independent work.\r\n\r\nStudents are most excited by how \"professional\" and organized the dual-screen setup feels. They enjoy having more space to work and love that they can see everything they need at once. Many students feel empowered by using the same type of technology they associate with real-world jobs, which has increased their motivation and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nStudents who previously struggled with attention, organization, or following multi-step directions have especially benefited. The dual screens help visual learners and students who need clear structure, as they can keep instructions visible while working. These students have shown noticeable growth in independence and perseverance, often completing tasks with less support than before.\r\n\r\nOverall, the dual-screen monitors have transformed how students interact with learning materials, helping create a more focused, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment. 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