{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Campus Canyon College Preparatory Academy","outOfStateSupporters":24.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10279565,"projectId":10100914,"letterContent":"This cutting edge technology has brought a breath of fresh air to our technology classes. Students are able to create 3-D models with software, download items from online menus, and print them within the school day. They have been printing toys, fidgets, and flat items with messages. \r\n\r\nWe just celebrated teacher's appreciation week. Students were able to give a 3-D print to their favorite teacher. The is a result of the gratitude of your donation. Students were able to bring the printer from the office, assemble it, and treat it like. Christmas gift!","fullyFundedDate":1771342548748,"projectUrl":"project/three-dimensional/10100914/","projectTitle":"Three Dimensional","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. PERRY","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759163559029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10279565"},{"teacherId":10013098,"projectId":9928308,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for believing in my students. Because of your support, abstract concepts like atoms and chemical bonds have come to life in our classroom. Instead of simply reading about molecules, this year's students had the opportunity to kinesthetically build them with the molecular model kits, physically rearranging atoms and seeing firsthand how chemical reactions work. I am so excited to have these reusable model kits for use with future student for years to come as well!\r\n\r\nOne particularly powerful moment came during a lesson on conservation of matter: students used the balancing equation sets alongside their models to test their predictions, and you could see the \"aha\" moment when they realized atoms aren't created or destroyed—they're simply rearranged when chemical bonds are broken and made anew. The excitement and confidence in their voices as they explained their thinking to one another showed just how meaningful this hands-on learning has been.\r\n\r\nThese resources have transformed how my students engage with Science. The laminator and reusable atom placemats have allowed me to create structured, repeatable modeling activities where students collaborate, experiment, and revise their ideas. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by symbols and equations, they are actively problem-solving and developing a deeper understanding of the \"why\" behind the science. Students who once hesitated to participate are now eagerly building, discussing, and defending their models, growing not only in content knowledge but also in scientific reasoning and confidence.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will apply these skills to more complex chemical reactions and begin designing their own investigations. They will use the models to predict outcomes, test reactions, and explain their results using evidence. Your support has laid a strong foundation that will continue to impact not only this unit, but future lessons and classes for years to come. Thank you for helping my students see themselves as scientists and for making science something they can truly understand and enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1770408537125,"projectUrl":"project/bonding-with-atoms-science-you-can-hold/9928308/","projectTitle":"Bonding With Atoms: Science You Can Hold","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Portillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10013098_orig.jpg?crop=1168,1168,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753116040394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10013098"},{"teacherId":10013098,"projectId":9906360,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has truly transformed! Our new cordless microscopes are in constant use across multiple units, and the difference in student engagement has been incredible. Just like trace forensic scientists would, students in my forensics enrichment class also used the microscopes to analyze various natural & synthetic fibers and different types of animal hairs, including their own! During our recent life science unit on cells, my students prepared and observed wet mount slides of onion and human cheek cells. I'll never forget the moment one student excitedly called out, \"I can actually see the nucleus!\"—and then immediately began explaining it to their partners. That level of ownership and enthusiasm simply wasn't possible when four students had to crowd around one aging microscope. Instead of waiting several minutes for a turn, now every student has had meaningful hands-on time adjusting the focus, manipulating the stage, and discussing what they observed. Truly priceless!\r\n\r\nThe cordless feature of our new microscopes definitely makes our classroom safer and more flexible too. We can easily move into microscope work without worrying about finding an outlet to plug into or tripping over cords. This has given us more time for actual investigation and greatly reduced my teacher anxiety about potential student injuries.\r\nYour support has not just replaced old equipment—it has sparked curiosity, increased confidence, and given students the opportunity to experience science as real investigators. Because of you, science in our classroom isn't just something we read about—it's something we actively explore in a hands-on, memorable way!","fullyFundedDate":1766086843648,"projectUrl":"project/zooming-into-science-cordless-microscop/9906360/","projectTitle":"Zooming Into Science: Cordless Microscopes for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Portillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10013098_orig.jpg?crop=1168,1168,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753116040394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10013098"},{"teacherId":10013098,"projectId":9921357,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support of \"Plugged Into Science Learning: Headphones for Digital Discovery,\" my students now have the tools they need to fully immerse themselves in meaningful, interactive digital science experiences. With upgraded, reusable headphones, my students have been engaging more deeply with PhET simulations and other digital activities that bring complex concepts—like forces and motion, atoms, and states of matter—to life. Instead of being distracted by background noise or sharing limited, poor-quality equipment, my students can been able to better focus on instructions, explore at their own pace, and truly hear and experience the science behind each virtual experiment. We've already used these new headphones in multiple digital labs, STEM investigations and online assessments as the accompanying TPT gift card has allowed me to carefully select high-quality lessons and guided activities that connect directly to our virtual simulations. It's so great to see my students building deeper understanding and mastering essential science standards through technology!\r\n\r\nIn today's digital world, interactive learning is essential to sparking curiosity and developing critical thinking skills. Thanks to your kindness, my students are not just learning about science—they are exploring, investigating, and discovering it firsthand. Your generosity is making a lasting difference, one simulation and one student at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1764025158168,"projectUrl":"project/plugged-into-science-learning-headphone/9921357/","projectTitle":"Plugged Into Science Learning: Headphones for Digital Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Portillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10013098_orig.jpg?crop=1168,1168,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753116040394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10013098"},{"teacherId":10279565,"projectId":9909096,"letterContent":"My second rotation of students for the new trimester were reluctant in jumping into robotics. I'm glad that some students took the initiative to build a solar powered car with their groups and try them out in the sunny Moorpark courtyard. They were able to see a difference in the movements of the car and use the Amazon Future Engineers problem-solving steps. This group is made up of 99% girls. They have shown more interest in the class since the donated items arrived.\r\n\r\nOftentimes, I tell the students of my experiences as an employee of a conveyor factory. They were able to use STEM kits to build a conveyor that operated with perfection. Sometimes, I get 2 or 3 different classes from the elective pool when we're short on staff. I made the magnet kits available for the extra students in the room, and they enjoyed them. It was fulfilling to see how much they were excited to try out the different functions that the magnet kits. These will help the students be more mechanically inclined and more advanced in science laws.","fullyFundedDate":1763665290389,"projectUrl":"project/stem-variety/9909096/","projectTitle":"STEM Variety","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. PERRY","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759163559029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10279565"},{"teacherId":10213616,"projectId":9638271,"letterContent":"This generous donation has already made a powerful impact on my middle school classroom library. With new, high-interest books, my students now have greater access to diverse genres, engaging series, and culturally relevant stories that reflect their identities and expand their perspectives.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are developing readers who need choice, accessibility, and motivation. These new books immediately sparked excitement, and when they read more, their confidence and academic growth follow.\r\n\r\nBeyond literacy skills, this donation supports social-emotional growth. Stories help students build empathy, explore complex themes, and see both themselves and others in new ways. Our classroom library is not just a collection of books; it is a space for curiosity, belonging, and discovery.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a reading-rich environment where every student can find a book that speaks to them. Your support is truly shaping lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1764139273245,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-classroom-library/9638271/","projectTitle":"Middle School Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. de Vinck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213616_orig.jpg?crop=846,846,x0,y698&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772500885192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213616"},{"teacherId":10013098,"projectId":9736794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Experiment Ready: Chemistry Equipment for Middle School Scientists.\" Already this year, we have used the beakers and graduated cylinders in multiple labs across disciplines in both 6th, 7th and 8th grade science. In chemistry, students measured and mixed solutions to explore precise measurements, density and various chemical reactions. In earth science, they used the glassware to model water displacement and investigate erosion and sediment. During life science units, students measured liquids for enzyme experiments and plant investigations. One especially memorable moment came during a density lab, when students carefully layered liquids in different beakers and gasped as they saw the results match their predictions. These hands-on experiences helped students build confidence, practice accurate measurement, and truly understand why precision matters in science. As a teacher facilitating all of these labs, the new labware not only made our classroom feel like a true science lab, but it allowed for smaller groups working together and more meaningful learning experiences. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to play a central role later in the year as students design their own investigations and conduct end-of-year inquiry projects that connect chemistry, physical science, and earth science concepts. Because we now have a variety of sizes and durable lab tools, students can work independently and collaboratively like practicing scientists. This equipment will be used for many years to come, impacting countless future classes as well. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our students more than supplies—you've given them the opportunity to explore, question, and see themselves as capable scientists. Thank you for generously sharing your kindness and being such an important silent partner in our science adventures!","fullyFundedDate":1761836054224,"projectUrl":"project/experiment-ready-chemistry-equipment-fo/9736794/","projectTitle":"Experiment Ready: Chemistry Equipment for Middle School Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Portillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10013098_orig.jpg?crop=1168,1168,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753116040394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10013098"},{"teacherId":10279565,"projectId":9760174,"letterContent":"It's a great honor to receive items from our donors that I used to have in enrichment camps across Ventura County. Parents paid for material fees and the classes held in my coding and robotics lessons. Now my students experience the joy of these classes in a education setting throughout the school year, all made possible by your generosity. \r\n\r\nI remind the students that the new items in our classes are made possible by our donor. They enjoyed the experience of making water-powered cars. They made their own separate models and had a race. It was amazing to see their excitement during the races.","fullyFundedDate":1759245584878,"projectUrl":"project/roboticsstemgreen-science-materials/9760174/","projectTitle":"Robotics/STEM/Green Science Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. PERRY","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759163559029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10279565"},{"teacherId":10279565,"projectId":9760173,"letterContent":"The students were very excited about the arrival of the Green Science Robotics kits. The Edison Robot brought curiosity and creativity to the class. We started with the more simple operations of scanning the barcodes to program the events and responses of the robots. The students were able to take programming to another level by using code blocks on the Edison Scratch Software on the computer.\r\n\r\nThe wind bots was another project to explore. The students had a chance to race the wind bots with the solar-powered kits. We used trial and error, along with Amazon's Future Engineers problem-solving process to analyze data and make the bots work more effectively.","fullyFundedDate":1759086641892,"projectUrl":"project/green-science-robotics/9760173/","projectTitle":"Green Science Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. PERRY","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759163559029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10279565"},{"teacherId":10279565,"projectId":9759115,"letterContent":"This donation means a lot to our coding and robotics students. The STEM kits were ready to assemble. This took away the intimidation factor among my 2 rotations this year. The first groups met the first trimester; the second, after that. \r\n\r\nWe were able to compare the solar powered cars to the wooden airplane on wheels run by batteries. We used the Amazon Future Engineers problem solving process to perfect the performance of each. The class with so boys dove right in with the projects, and, the class with mostly girls tackled the task with motivation from a student with great initiative.","fullyFundedDate":1758771645748,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-stem-coding-classes/9759115/","projectTitle":"Robotics/ STEM / Coding Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. PERRY","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759163559029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10279565"},{"teacherId":10013098,"projectId":9760191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our forensic science project! The new materials have completely transformed the way my middle school science students approach scientific investigation. Instead of simply reading about crime scene analysis, students now step into the role of investigators—gathering evidence, examining clues, and piecing together explanations using real tools. One of our most memorable moments occurred during our first mock crime scene. As students created their own fingerprint cards and then carefully dusted for fingerprints from the \"crime scene\" and documented their findings, the room filled with focused excitement. They had so much fun solving the \"Case of the Kidnapped Cookies\" using all of the various skills we had learned about leading up to it that they invited the Yearbook Committee to come document the experience ensuring it will forever be archived in our yearbook. \r\n\r\nTheir enthusiasm started the moment the supplies arrived. Students eagerly unpacked the DNA model, microscope slides, and crime scene materials, already brainstorming how they might use them. The DNA plushies, in particular, sparked instant curiosity—students passed them around, asking questions before we had even begun our lessons and activities about DNA. The hands-on nature of these resources has made complex concepts feel approachable, inviting even hesitant learners to engage and confidently share their ideas.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our unit, students will be using these tools to develop full forensic case files, combining microscopic hair analysis, DNA modeling, and evidence interpretation to construct and defend scientific claims. Your generosity made it possible for them to experience the thrill of discovery and the challenge of real-world problem-solving. Because of your support, my classroom has become a place where science feels active, relevant, and empowering—and my students couldn't be more excited for what comes next. Thank you for helping bring this experience to life!","fullyFundedDate":1759343322133,"projectUrl":"project/evidence-explorers-forensic-science-for/9760191/","projectTitle":"Evidence Explorers: Forensic Science for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Portillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10013098_orig.jpg?crop=1168,1168,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753116040394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10013098"},{"teacherId":10013098,"projectId":9760205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our classroom microscope project a reality! The arrival of the teacher microscope with a USB camera has reshaped the way my 7th graders explore the microscopic world. Instead of taking turns at a single lens, everyone now observes specimens together as the live image fills our screen. During our first pond water investigation, a burst of excitement swept through the room—students shouted out discoveries as microorganisms zipped across the projection. That shared moment of awe set the tone for the rest of our work, and many students who had never used a microscope before immediately leaned in, eager to make sense of what they were seeing.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment they unboxed the microscope, students were captivated. The clarity of the projected images helped visual learners connect new concepts to what they were seeing in real time. As we explored plant and animal cells, even students who usually hesitate to participate began identifying structures and asking thoughtful questions. The microscope also brought our forensic and earth science activities to life; examining hair fibers, minerals, and mystery samples became a classwide investigation rather than an individual task.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are engaging in richer discussions, developing stronger observational skills, and experiencing science in a more collaborative and meaningful way. Your support has opened a new window into discovery, and we are so grateful. Better yet, this new teacher microscope will be used for years to come and so many future students of mine will benefit too! 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