{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lockwood Steam Academy","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2776600,"projectId":9658859,"letterContent":"At this time of year I am thankful for your generous support! Our shelves are still bountiful with students' favorite series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Baby-Sitters Club. Series are so special because they keep kids coming back for more. \"Ms. Rebecca, is the next book here?\" Thanks to your donations I've been able to say yes every time! We've filled in gaps of missing series and added new installments. \r\n\r\nYou also helped us add acryclic browsing bins, the perfect durable storage for all those series books. The bins have also been a game changer for creating interactive displays! From \"Would You Rather\" to Indigenous authors, these bins invite students to flip through and browse a greater variety of literature. I can even quickly switch out whole categories of books on display to better match each class visiting the library. I started today featuring biographies with 5th grade, and ended the day with picture books and board books for our transitional kindergarten.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all our Lockwood students, we hope you have a joyous holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1757725760274,"projectUrl":"project/cant-stop-reading-binge-worthy-book-se/9658859/","projectTitle":"Can't Stop Reading! Binge-Worthy Book Series","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2776600_orig.jpg?crop=1651,1651,x325,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727286616436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-edwards"},{"teacherId":10187739,"projectId":9621366,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed! My students and I have been putting the new resources to great use every day. With these materials. The excitement on their faces when they first saw the new materials was unforgettable. Many of them couldn't wait to explore and immediately started asking questions and sharing ideas. For some, it was their first time using tools and materials like these, and it sparked a new level of curiosity and confidence in learning.thank you guys so much for these materials! My class is more than thankful","fullyFundedDate":1761499422084,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-recess/9621366/","projectTitle":"Amazing Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Polanco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187739_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757451322049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187739"},{"teacherId":10187741,"projectId":9621385,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donations of supplies and snacks to our 2nd grade afterschool program. The supplies have helped create a more engaging and organized learning environment where students can explore new activities with enthusiasm. Having the right materials allows us to add more hands-on projects, games, and creative lessons that keep our students excited to learn and participate every day.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided have also made a big difference—helping students stay energized, focused, and ready to learn after a long school day. Your kindness has truly brightened our classroom and reminded the students that there are caring people who believe in their growth and success. We are deeply grateful for your support and for helping make our afterschool program a place where every child feels valued and encouraged to try new things.","fullyFundedDate":1761499420887,"projectUrl":"project/support-for-an-amazing-after-school-prog/9621385/","projectTitle":"Support for an Amazing After School Program!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angelica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187741"},{"teacherId":2776600,"projectId":9304825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for refilling our shelves! We are a couple months into library visits and your support has made a huge difference in welcoming our youngest readers. The early reader books on high interest topics like cute animals and sports gave our non-fiction bins \"curb appeal\" and all have been checked out many time. As I walk around the school kids come up to me and say \"I love my book!\"\r\n\r\nThe Lil Libros board book series was an exciting addition to our Latine Literature theme in kindergarten. Students were excited to find their home countries included - Guatemala and El Salvador are the most common in our population but are very underrepresented in kids books. Our Dual Language Spanish classes also enjoyed the biography of Pura Belpre, a groundbreaking bilingual librarian. \r\n\r\nMy highlight came with one of the interactive board books! A new student in our early special day class was very scared of new places and cried during the first library visit. However, yesterday she was immediately entranced by our read-aloud \"Peekaboo Pumpkin\" and then spent 10 minutes manipulating the moving parts to great delight.\r\n\r\nThanks again for getting us off to a great start this year. First impressions are key to developing a positive, lifelong relationship with libraries!","fullyFundedDate":1755627796202,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-can-read/9304825/","projectTitle":"Everyone Can Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2776600_orig.jpg?crop=1651,1651,x325,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727286616436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-edwards"},{"teacherId":107622,"projectId":9391736,"letterContent":"Since receiving these essential supplies, I've seen a meaningful difference in my classroom environment and in my students' confidence and engagement. With access to their own reusable water bottles, students stay hydrated and focused throughout the day. They no longer need to leave class to get a drink of water, which means more learning time and smoother lesson transitions.\r\n\r\nHaving pencils, mechanical pencils, and lead refills readily available has eliminated a major barrier to learning. Students no longer have to worry about not having the basic tools they need to write, draw, or take notes. They can start each lesson prepared and ready to participate. It's a small change that's had a big impact on their independence and sense of ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nThe pencil pouches have helped students stay organized and take responsibility for their materials. It's been wonderful to see them take pride in keeping their supplies neat and accessible—skills that support focus and time management beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nFinally, the Clorox wipes have helped maintain a clean, healthy learning space. Students take turns helping keep the classroom tidy, fostering a sense of community and care for our shared environment. This has also contributed to fewer distractions and absences, as a cleaner space supports overall wellness.\r\n\r\nAltogether, these items have strengthened our classroom culture of readiness, respect, and resilience. My students feel cared for and equipped to do their best work—and that confidence carries through in their participation, collaboration, and enthusiasm for learning each day.","fullyFundedDate":1754174541476,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-supplies-setting-students/9391736/","projectTitle":"“Hydration & Supplies: Setting Students Up for Success”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balasubramanian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-balasubramanian"},{"teacherId":107622,"projectId":9198612,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are using their new resources every day to grow both academically and emotionally. The supplies are helping us build important social-emotional skills such as responsibility, confidence, and teamwork, while also supporting daily academic routines like our math journals. Each morning, students now begin the day by opening their journals, sharpening their pencils, and tackling math problems that strengthen their problem-solving skills and perseverance.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was watching a student who often struggles with confidence proudly share her completed math journal page with the class. Having her own materials gave her the encouragement she needed to participate, and her classmates celebrated her effort. Moments like these show how these simple resources create lasting impact.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be expanding our social-emotional lessons by using journals not only for math but also for reflection and goal setting. These tools are helping students express themselves, take ownership of their learning, and build confidence in both academics and relationships.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the resources and encouragement they need to thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1745496311976,"projectUrl":"project/seeking-daily-practice-while-supporting/9198612/","projectTitle":"Seeking Daily Practice While Supporting Learning and Structure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balasubramanian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-balasubramanian"},{"teacherId":8252201,"projectId":9072441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Your generous contribution of Steam items has been a huge help for our kindergarten classroom. We are using the funds to purchase new books, art supplies, and hands-on items that will make learning fun and exciting for our students.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is a powerful lesson in itself, showing our students the importance of giving and community support. Your donation is not just a gift; it's an investment in the education and future of these young learners.\r\n\r\nThe children are so excited about all the new things we will be able to get, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1745496309534,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-creations-cultivating-curi/9072441/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Creations: Cultivating Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8252201_orig.png?crop=964,964,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689392458170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8252201"},{"teacherId":8252201,"projectId":9073003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Your generous contribution of books and toys has been a huge help for our kindergarten classroom. We used the funds to add diverse books and toys to our classroom that will make learning fun and exciting for our students. As well as. create a deeper sense of self and acceptance of others. \r\n\r\nYour kindness is a powerful lesson in itself, showing our students the importance of giving and community support. Your donation is not just a gift; it's an investment in the education and future of these young learners.\r\n\r\nThe children are so excited about all the new things we will be able to get, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1744234762373,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books-toys-for-little-learners/9073003/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books & Toys for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8252201_orig.png?crop=964,964,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689392458170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8252201"},{"teacherId":2776600,"projectId":9054819,"letterContent":"The votes are in! 419 TK-3rd grade students read all five picture book nominees, voted with official ballots, and received the coveted \"I voted\" sticker. Thank you for helping the democratic process come alive for Lockwood students! The burning question every single library visit - \"Are we reading the cheeseburger book yet???\" You get one guess which title was the winner at our school :) \r\n\r\nWhen I started this unit I only had a single copy of each book borrowed from the public library so I could not share the books within our community. With the extra copies from this project, I was able to lend the book to teachers during the week I was out sick. It also came in clutch to support an autistic kindergartener who always gets attached to the readaloud and accepts no substitutes during independent reading time.\r\n\r\nNow the ballot box has been put away, but these books will continue to be treasured favorites in our library collection for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1737123625671,"projectUrl":"project/get-out-the-vote-for-reading/9054819/","projectTitle":"Get Out the Vote for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2776600_orig.jpg?crop=1651,1651,x325,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727286616436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-edwards"},{"teacherId":628280,"projectId":8931178,"letterContent":"One of my students favorite times in STEAM class is when I stop talking and they get to do hands-on science. The materials that came with these resources were specifically purchased to allow students to be scientists, more specifically chemists! We were working on mixtures and solutions so students were able to use the test tubes and holder to create mixtures of water and a special sand. \r\n\r\nWhile every one of my students (all 650+) was impacted by this project since I do the chemistry lessons with all, TK-5, the youngest students are definitely the most excited when it comes to chemistry. The twinkle in a 5 year old's eye when they get a test tube, mix together a liquid and a solid is magical. I heard the students when I dropped them back off with their classroom teacher tell the teacher excitedly, \"Look teacher look, I made a mixture!\".\r\n\r\nOne of the goals of any teacher is to see their students find joy in learning and with the materials provided in this project I was definitely able to meet and exceed that goal. Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1731540911514,"projectUrl":"project/more-steamland-materials/8931178/","projectTitle":"More STEAMLand Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pablo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp628280_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501472961136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-pablocues"},{"teacherId":2776600,"projectId":8846178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for adding to our collection of favorite authors! The refresh was so timely in supporting fall reading themes: Spooky stories, Día de los Muertos, and indigenous literature. Books by Flavia Z. Drago and Duncan Tonatiuh were even featured reads during our school's Family Literacy Night!\r\n\r\nThis project especially supported biliteracy for our Dual Language students. We were able to replace missing copies to make sure books are available in both languages. We also purchased new Spanish translations of popular books like The Wild Robot - have you seen the new movie? Muchas gracias on behalf of Lockwood students!","fullyFundedDate":1727993863581,"projectUrl":"project/gotta-catch-em-all/8846178/","projectTitle":"Gotta Catch 'Em All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2776600_orig.jpg?crop=1651,1651,x325,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727286616436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-edwards"},{"teacherId":2776600,"projectId":8823206,"letterContent":"Student book choice is the heartbeat of a strong school library. Your gift helped fill our shelved with the most popular books that kids want to read! Our 3rd grade Dual Language students especially appreciated having the newest Diary of the Wimpy Kid book in both English and Spanish. It even inspired us to participate in a virtual class visit with author Jeff Kinney!\r\n\r\n5th graders who have been waiting for backordered books since last year were thrilled to finally get their hands on the Babysitter's Little Sister series. One student stopped by after school and gasped when she saw the new Dork Diaries installment on the shelf, then brought her BFF to the library first thing the next morning to claim the second copy. 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