{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charles Eliot Arts Magnet Academy","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":681592,"projectId":10395428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics project! Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where students are actively engaged in learning rather than sitting at their desks completing traditional worksheets. The large dry-erase boards give students the opportunity to stand, work in randomly assigned groups, share ideas, and solve challenging problems together. It has been exciting to see students step up to the boards, take chances, try different strategies, and learn from one another. The ability to erase and start again encourages students to take risks and understand that making mistakes is an important part of learning.\r\n\r\nThe problem-solving task books provide engaging challenges that encourage students to think beyond memorized procedures and explore different ways to approach mathematics. The colorful paper and organizational pockets help us keep activities and resources accessible, while the calculators ensure students have the tools they need to tackle more complex problems. Together, these materials allow us to create lessons that promote mathematical conversations, critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us transform the way students experience math. We want every student to feel comfortable sharing an idea, asking questions, making mistakes, and discovering solutions with their peers. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us build a classroom full of curiosity, collaboration, and confident mathematical thinkers. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in how our students learn and feel about mathematics!","fullyFundedDate":1788358779937,"projectUrl":"project/strong-rebuilding-thinking-classrooms/10395428/","projectTitle":"Strong-Rebuilding Thinking Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681592_orig.jpg?crop=4023,4023,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310853357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-peters"},{"teacherId":681592,"projectId":10404438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics project! Your generosity is helping us transform the way our students experience math. Instead of sitting quietly at their desks completing worksheets, students now have opportunities to get up, move around, work in randomly assigned groups, and solve problems together at vertical workspaces. The playing cards help students form new groups and work with classmates they might not normally choose, while the dice, dominoes, linking cubes, and other manipulatives make math interactive, engaging, and fun. Students can physically explore numbers, recognize patterns, build models, and work through challenging problems together.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping students see that math is about more than finding the correct answer. It is about thinking critically, taking risks, sharing strategies, learning from mistakes, and discovering different ways to solve a problem. Having hands-on tools encourages students of all ability levels to participate and contribute their ideas. The professional resources by Peter Liljedahl will also help us strengthen our instructional practices and create an environment where students are encouraged to think deeply, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are building a classroom where students are active participants rather than passive learners. Thank you for investing in our students, helping us make mathematics more exciting and accessible, and giving every student the opportunity to see themselves as a confident mathematician and problem-solver!","fullyFundedDate":1788364085311,"projectUrl":"project/team-strong-hands-on-math/10404438/","projectTitle":"Team Strong-Hands on Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681592_orig.jpg?crop=4023,4023,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310853357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-peters"},{"teacherId":681592,"projectId":10637055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our science and 3D printing project! Your generosity is giving our students the opportunity to bring their scientific ideas to life in ways that go far beyond traditional classroom learning. Students are excited to begin by sketching, designing, and labeling models that demonstrate their understanding of scientific concepts. The colored pencils allow them to experiment, revise their drawings, and think carefully about how to represent what they are learning. The colorful 3D printing filament then allows them to transform those drawings into real, three-dimensional creations they can hold, examine, and share.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of this project is watching students realize that something they imagined and designed can become an actual object. They are learning that science is not just about reading textbooks or memorizing facts; it is about asking questions, solving problems, experimenting, and creating. As students design and print their models, they develop critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. These hands-on experiences make learning more engaging and give students the confidence to explore new ideas.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us create an environment where students can learn through innovation, exploration, and creativity. Thank you for investing in our students and giving them the tools to turn their imagination into reality. We cannot wait to see what amazing things they create next!","fullyFundedDate":1789601276082,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-bringing-science-to-life/10637055/","projectTitle":"#EAM Strong-Bringing Science to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681592_orig.jpg?crop=4023,4023,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310853357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-peters"},{"teacherId":681592,"projectId":10467928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our friendship bracelet and keychain project! Your generosity has given our students a fun and meaningful way to connect with one another during lunch. As students choose colors, learn new patterns, and create personalized bracelets and keychains, they are also building friendships, practicing teamwork, and discovering common interests with students they may not have known before.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see students sharing ideas, helping one another, and creating special keepsakes for new friends. Something as simple as making a bracelet can spark a conversation and create a connection that might not have happened otherwise.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us turn lunchtime into more than just a break in the school day. It has become an opportunity to build friendships, encourage kindness, and bring our school communities closer together. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create memories and friendships that will last long after the crafts are finished!","fullyFundedDate":1789601275374,"projectUrl":"project/strong-lunchtime-fun/10467928/","projectTitle":"Strong-Lunchtime Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681592_orig.jpg?crop=4023,4023,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310853357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-peters"},{"teacherId":681592,"projectId":10735843,"letterContent":"We are so excited to see our Kindness Corner beginning to bring students from both middle schools together! The supplies have given our students an opportunity to create, share, and connect with classmates they may not have otherwise met. Students have especially enjoyed using the colorful 3D printing filament to create small kindness-themed items and thoughtful gifts for one another. The craft supplies have sparked creativity and conversation, while the ribbons, paper, and pens have allowed students to make encouraging messages, collaborative artwork, and special reminders of the importance of kindness. The wristbands have been a wonderful way to reinforce our message of inclusion and standing up against bullying. Seeing students from both schools sit together, share ideas, and work on projects has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts has been watching students take ownership of this space. They were thrilled to see their ideas come to life and have a place that belongs to everyone, rather than to just one school. The comfortable seating and welcoming atmosphere encourage students to slow down, talk, and get to know one another while creating something together. Even a simple activity like making a bracelet, writing an encouraging note, or sharing a treat has opened the door to new friendships and meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue expanding the Kindness Corner with new collaborative activities and student-led projects. As we look toward the possibility of our schools coming together next year, we hope this space will help make that transition easier by building friendships and a shared community now. Thank you for helping us create more than just a craft area. You have helped create a place where students can feel welcomed, included, and connected. Your generosity is helping kindness bring two school communities together!","fullyFundedDate":1792681721389,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-kindness-corner/10735843/","projectTitle":"EAM Strong-Kindness Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681592_orig.jpg?crop=4023,4023,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310853357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-peters"},{"teacherId":681592,"projectId":10333276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our middle school soccer project! Your generosity is helping us create more opportunities for our students to be active, build confidence, and develop a love for teamwork. Our students are incredibly passionate about soccer, and having the equipment they need makes it possible for more students to participate during PE classes and on our competitive after-school team. When students see the soccer balls, portable goals, cones, and other supplies ready to use, their excitement is contagious! These resources help transform their enthusiasm for the game into meaningful opportunities to learn new skills, challenge themselves, and connect with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, our students can participate in organized soccer drills, practice passing and shooting, improve their footwork, and work together during friendly games and competitive practices. The portable goals and cones allow us to set up activities for students with different skill levels, ensuring that everyone has a chance to contribute and improve. Our after-school athletes can also use the equipment to prepare for competitions against other schools in our district. Beyond learning soccer skills, students are developing communication, sportsmanship, perseverance, and respect for one another. These lessons extend far beyond the soccer field!\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building students' skills through structured practices, small-group activities, and friendly matches that encourage teamwork and healthy competition. We want every student, regardless of experience or ability, to feel welcome and discover the joy of being part of a team. Your support has helped remove a barrier that once limited these opportunities, and we are so grateful that you believe in our students. Thank you for investing in their growth, encouraging them to stay active, and helping us create a school community where every student has the chance to play, learn, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1784298355890,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-world-sup-soccer/10333276/","projectTitle":"EAM Strong-World Sup Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681592_orig.jpg?crop=4023,4023,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310853357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-peters"},{"teacherId":9113452,"projectId":10231222,"letterContent":"Your kindness cannot be adequately thanked but I will certainly try. \r\n\r\nBeing able to start the school year with supplies that help students feel safe means the world to me. It is impossible for students to learn when they are thinking about basic needs that need to be met. \r\n\r\nBy giving the gift of tissues, lotion and snacks, they are able to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were so happy to see \"the good tissues\" and constantly thank me for having lotion in class. Students even come during passing period to use it because they know that it will be here for them. \r\n\r\nThe snacks have been helpful, especially at the end of the day when we are expecting students to have full batteries to learn but they need a little \"charge\".\r\n\r\nThank you! Thank you! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1784298355136,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-supplies/10231222/","projectTitle":"End of Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raíces","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9113452_orig.png?crop=436,436,x16,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690178262180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raices"},{"teacherId":10039959,"projectId":10262631,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and our middle school club sports program, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding our athletic equipment proposal. Your contribution is providing our students with opportunities and resources that we simply would not have been able to provide without your help. The new equipment—including the radar gun, baseballs, training net, fence clips, softball bat, and Tidal Tank training equipment—will immediately become an important part of our practices and activities. These items give our students access to the types of training tools that can make athletics more exciting. These may seem like simple additions, but for our students they can make a tremendous difference in the quality of their experience.","fullyFundedDate":1784298384231,"projectUrl":"project/tracking-sports-clubs/10262631/","projectTitle":"Tracking sports clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bracamonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039959"},{"teacherId":681592,"projectId":10292183,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of the Creality K2 Plus 3D Printer and Creality Filament System. Your support transformed our classroom into an exciting, inclusive engineering space where students could turn their digital ideas into real, functional objects. Students loved selecting different colors and materials for their designs and watching the printer build their creations layer by layer. They were especially proud to create colorful prototypes, moving assemblies, personalized nameplates, and tactile learning tools. When a first design did not work as expected, students eagerly adjusted their measurements and tried again, celebrating each improvement with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThis project was especially meaningful because it showed students that engineering can make everyday life more accessible. Students enjoyed designing customized pencil grips, tactile educational materials, and ergonomic attachments based on individual needs. They collaborated to test the prototypes, shared thoughtful feedback about comfort and usefulness, and revised their designs to make them more effective. Seeing their ideas become practical tools gave students a powerful sense of confidence, independence, and belonging. Thank you for giving every student—including students with disabilities—the opportunity to see themselves as capable designers, creative problem-solvers, and future engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1779107074384,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-creativity-lives/10292183/","projectTitle":"#EAM Strong-Creativity Lives","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681592_orig.jpg?crop=4023,4023,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310853357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-peters"},{"teacherId":681592,"projectId":10210303,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our end-of-year project focused on student creativity, self-expression, collaboration, and physical well-being. Students especially enjoyed planting vegetables and climbing plants in the mobile raised garden bed, taking turns watering them, observing their growth, and caring for a shared space. The footbags were another favorite, encouraging students to practice new tricks, improve their coordination, and cheer one another on during outdoor activities. These experiences gave students joyful opportunities to connect with their classmates while developing responsibility, teamwork, and healthy habits.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helped students bring their digital ideas to life through 3D printing. The replacement parts kept our equipment operating so students could complete their final designs, while the colorful PETG, multicolor PLA, and silk rainbow filament inspired them to experiment with color, texture, and form. Students were thrilled to watch their original designs become real objects, and they proudly created personalized mementos and portfolio pieces that reflected their interests and identities. Thank you for giving our students such meaningful ways to celebrate their growth through technology, art, nature, and movement.","fullyFundedDate":1778190711606,"projectUrl":"project/team-finishing-strong/10210303/","projectTitle":"TEAM-Finishing Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681592_orig.jpg?crop=4023,4023,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310853357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-peters"},{"teacherId":681592,"projectId":10112484,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help rebuild our classroom art program after the devastating Eaton Canyon Fire. Your support restored more than supplies—it brought back a joyful space where students can express themselves, take creative risks, and heal through art. Students were especially excited to experiment with oil and chalk pastels, blending bright colors to create landscapes and self-portraits. They also loved using the jumbo sidewalk chalk to collaborate on large outdoor murals and the glitter clipboards to sketch around campus. Seeing their enthusiasm and pride as they shared their creations reminded us how meaningful access to quality art materials can be.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also opened exciting new possibilities for digital design, mixed-media projects, printmaking, sculpture, and 3D art. Students enjoyed printing clear, colorful images of their artwork with the Epson EcoTank printer, designing signs for school events, constructing imaginative sculptures with the cordless hot glue gun, and watching their original 3D designs come to life with the PLA filament. Our classroom walls are once again becoming vibrant galleries filled with student work, and the children are thrilled to see their art displayed and celebrated. Thank you for helping our young artists rebuild, create, and discover resilience through the power of art.","fullyFundedDate":1776441543746,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-time-to-make-some-art/10112484/","projectTitle":"#EAM Strong-Time to Make Some Art","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp681592_orig.jpg?crop=4023,4023,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310853357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-peters"},{"teacherId":9317466,"projectId":10169832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our PE students with snacks and drinks! These resources have given us a great way to recognize students for their hard work, effort, and improvement throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nWe are using the snacks and drinks as incentives during our fitness activities, particularly when students set and reach personal goals during our mile and other fitness challenges. The students were extremely excited when they saw the variety of snacks and drinks. It gave them something to work toward while also creating positive excitement around physical activity and personal improvement.\r\n\r\nOne of the best moments has been seeing students encourage one another during fitness activities. Instead of focusing only on who finishes first, students are learning to celebrate personal improvement and recognize the effort their classmates are putting in. For some students, earning a small reward after reaching a goal has provided that extra motivation to keep pushing themselves.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these resources throughout our fitness units while helping students set realistic personal goals and track their progress. We want students to understand that success in PE is not just about being the fastest or strongest—it is about working hard, improving, and developing healthy habits that they can carry with them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us make physical activity a more positive, motivating, and rewarding experience!","fullyFundedDate":1784298354340,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-finish-line-motivating-runners/10169832/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Finish Line: Motivating Runners in PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Horan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9317466"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25697","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":332,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.0,"schoolId":25697,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Charles Eliot Arts Magnet Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Charles Eliot Arts Magnet Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pasadena-unified-school-district/charles-eliot-middle-school/25697"}