{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charles Eliot Arts Magnet Academy","outOfStateSupporters":29.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9567706,"projectId":9894480,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, this project was used to motivate and reward students who showed improvement in both attendance and math performance. Students earned rewards by consistently coming to school and putting in effort to improve their math grades. This positive reinforcement encouraged students to take ownership of their learning and attendance habits. As a result, many students became more engaged in class, showed greater persistence with challenging math skills, and made noticeable progress over time. Your support helped create a positive, encouraging environment where students felt recognized for their hard work and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1763255874781,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-attendance-and-grades-challeng/9894480/","projectTitle":"Level Up: Attendance and Grades Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567706"},{"teacherId":681592,"projectId":9948251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your critical support in restocking our Fab Lab. As we approach the one-year mark of the Eaton Canyon Fire, our students are leaning on this space more than ever as a sanctuary for expression and healing. Your donation ensures that our doors stay open and our machines keep running during this emotional time.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we can now bridge the gap between engineering and art. The students are incredibly excited to use the multi-color filaments to add depth and vibrancy to their 3D models. Just as importantly, the Creality K2 Plus repair parts (like the hotends and extruders) will allow us to fix our well-loved printers, ensuring that technical glitches don't interrupt the creative process.\r\n\r\nWe are also thrilled to receive the canvas tote bags and sublimation supplies. These materials allow students to take the designs from their heads and transfer them onto physical items they can hold, wear, and share. Even the safety cones play a vital role, helping us organize the space so students can work safely and confidently.\r\n\r\nYou have provided more than just plastic filament and printer parts; you have provided a continued outlet for \"hands-on healing.\" Thank you for helping our students turn their emotions into tangible creativity and for supporting our academic recovery.","fullyFundedDate":1765442935757,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-time-to-create/9948251/","projectTitle":"EAM Strong-Time to Create","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":9935392,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing extra joy to what will be a very emotional milestone for us: our first holiday concert since the Eaton Canyon Fire took our school. This performance is more than just music; it is a statement that we are still here, still creating, and still a community. Because of your support, we can now make this night truly magical for everyone who attends.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our students will be able to utilize our school's fabrication lab to its fullest potential. They are eager to start designing the custom sublimation ornaments, guitar picks, and signs using the new blanks and materials you funded. Additionally, the music-themed stickers, wristbands, and treat bags will allow every student to assemble a personalized \"goodie bag\" for our audience members.\r\n\r\nYou are giving our students a unique opportunity to shift from being the recipients of aid to becoming the givers of joy. By allowing them to craft these keepsakes, you are helping them say \"thank you\" to the community that has stood by them during this rebuilding process.","fullyFundedDate":1764801981155,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-celebrating-the-music/9935392/","projectTitle":"EAM Strong-Celebrating the Music","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":9927387,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our immense gratitude for your support in funding our project, \"History in the Making.\" Recovering from the fire that destroyed our middle school has been an overwhelming challenge, and the loss of our wardrobe department threatened to cancel our beloved 8th-grade Revolutionary War film project. Because of you, the show will go on.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we can now replace the critical costumes and props needed to bring American history to life. We will be able to purchase the George Washington and General outfits for our lead roles, along with the colonial dresses, pioneer skirts, and aprons for our supporting cast. You have also ensured our set looks authentic with the 13-star flags and that our crew can run a tight ship with a professional film clapboard.\r\n\r\nThis project is a cornerstone of our arts integration curriculum, allowing students to synthesize complex historical research with creative expression. By replacing these materials, you are doing more than just providing costumes; you are helping our students reclaim their education and giving them a creative outlet to process the world around them during this difficult rebuilding phase.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us retell the story of America's founding and for being a part of our school's recovery.","fullyFundedDate":1764438410411,"projectUrl":"project/team-history-come-to-life/9927387/","projectTitle":"TEAM-History Come 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":9113452,"projectId":9762016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a \"big wish list\" item to all of my students. They really love the fidgets provided in class but as they broke or went missing, they missed the ability to fidget and focus. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generous gift, each of my students was given their own clicky fidget. The day that I surprised them with it, it might as well have been the Oprah Show. They were so excited and now weeks later, they still bring their personal fidget to class to help themselves focus. \r\n\r\nThis gift is more than just a fidget toy. It is helping them learn skills to better focus and work while also doing what comes naturally to them. They don't have to feel like they will get in trouble for moving around. They know that however they learn best is acceptable and celebrated. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759191597488,"projectUrl":"project/fidgeting-is-not-a-crime/9762016/","projectTitle":"Fidgeting Is Not a Crime","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":681592,"projectId":9946619,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our STEM program as we rebuild after the Eaton Canyon Fire. Because of your kindness, our students once again have access to hands-on technology learning, and the replacement 3D printer has quickly become a centerpiece of creativity and problem solving. Students are excited to be back designing, testing, and creating—taking pride in rebuilding something meaningful after such a significant loss.\r\n\r\nYour support for an on-hand repair and maintenance kit is especially impactful. Instead of projects coming to a halt, students are learning how to diagnose issues, make repairs, and keep their equipment running. In our engineering club, students are gaining real-world experience by maintaining thermal systems, replacing worn components, and understanding how mechanical and electrical parts work together. This has transformed setbacks into powerful learning moments and has kept student enthusiasm high.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity is teaching resilience and self-sufficiency. Our students are not just using technology—they are learning how to care for it, repair it, and take ownership of their learning. These skills build confidence, deepen understanding, and ensure our STEM program continues to thrive throughout the school year. We are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our students as they rebuild, explore, and create.","fullyFundedDate":1765163438181,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-sustaining-student-innovatio/9946619/","projectTitle":"#EAM Strong-Sustaining Student Innovation: 3D Printer Repair Resilience","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":9946640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 3D scanning and printing project. Because of you, our students now have the opportunity to explore, experiment, and create in ways that feel truly meaningful. Every day, the lab is full of excitement as students eagerly learn new tools, test ideas, and watch their designs come to life. Your gift has transformed this space into one where curiosity leads the way and creativity thrives.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially inspired by the chance to use this technology for real-world problem solving. Many are deeply motivated by recent events, such as the Eaton Canyon Fire, and are using their skills to preserve memories and restore items that hold personal and family significance. From carefully capturing the details of a damaged ceramic charm to reimagining broken tools, students are discovering the power of design, engineering, and digital conservation. They are not just completing assignments—they are telling stories, honoring memories, and building practical solutions.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a lasting impact by giving students hands-on experience with advanced tools and encouraging them to think like designers, engineers, and problem solvers. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and their potential. Thanks to you, they are exploring boldly, creating with purpose, and gaining skills that will stay with them long after they leave our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765306066274,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-level-up-our-lab-with-the-cr-/9946640/","projectTitle":"EAM Strong-Level Up Our Lab with the CR-Scan Raptor Pro!","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":9893932,"projectId":9262563,"letterContent":"My students have had so much fun enjoying our Time for Fun project! After the fire last year, we all got caught up in negative thoughts and emotions. We were dislocated and felt disenfranchised. Even though all the eyes of the world were on us, we still felt kind of alone and hopeless.\r\nI had the idea to have a fun day, just entirely focused on feeling positive, even joy. Your donations came at the perfect time. At the end of last school year we were able to come together for some purely fun times. We had moved in and were just beginning to accept that things had changed forever and that we were going to be displaced for a long time. Your donations made it all seem not so bad.\r\nWe thank you from our hearts!!","fullyFundedDate":1745132531788,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-fun/9262563/","projectTitle":"Time for Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893932"},{"teacherId":10238013,"projectId":9941211,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, teachers, and entire school community, thank you for your generous donation of an instant camera, film, and creative props for use in our middle school classrooms. Your support has brought excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities to our students in a way that is both meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe instant camera allows students to see their work come to life immediately, which has been incredibly motivating. Whether students are documenting projects, capturing moments during class activities, or exploring basic photography skills, the instant nature of the camera encourages thoughtful planning, creativity, and reflection. Students quickly learn the value of framing, lighting, and storytelling as they decide what and how to photograph.","fullyFundedDate":1764948369042,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-making-new-memories/9941211/","projectTitle":"EAM Strong-Making New Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10238013"},{"teacherId":10238013,"projectId":9927447,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, teachers, and entire school community, thank you for your generous donation of five Apple TVs for our middle school classrooms. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on how teaching and learning take place each day. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to enhancing classroom technology and creating flexible, engaging learning environments for our students.\r\n\r\nThese Apple TVs have given our teachers the freedom to move around the classroom while seamlessly sharing content from their laptops or iPads. Instead of being physically tethered to a smartboard or fixed workstation, teachers can now circulate among students, provide real-time feedback, and adjust instruction based on what they see and hear in the moment. This mobility has transformed lessons into more interactive and student-centered experiences, allowing teachers to stay connected to learners rather than confined to the front of the room.","fullyFundedDate":1764513894758,"projectUrl":"project/team-strong-seamless-sharing-empowering/9927447/","projectTitle":"TEAM Strong-Seamless Sharing: Empowering Student Voices in Post-Fire Recovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10238013"},{"teacherId":10238013,"projectId":9905747,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, staff, and families, thank you for your generous support of our middle school STEM lab. Your donation of essential STEM lab supplies has already begun to transform how our students learn, explore, and problem-solve. Because of your kindness, our classrooms are becoming hands-on spaces where curiosity is encouraged and learning feels exciting, meaningful, and real.\r\n\r\nYour investment goes far beyond supplies—it is an investment in our students' potential and their belief in themselves. Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers. We are truly grateful for your partnership and support in shaping brighter futures for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763610512875,"projectUrl":"project/eam-strong-hands-on-science-for-recove/9905747/","projectTitle":"EAM Strong: Hands-On Science for Recovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10238013"},{"teacherId":10238013,"projectId":9952247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions that helped provide our middle school with new iPads and much-needed sports equipment. Your support has opened doors for our students—whether through enhanced learning experiences in the classroom or increased opportunities for teamwork and physical activity on the field. The iPads are already enriching lessons, allowing students to explore interactive content, research more effectively, and engage in creative projects that were not possible before.\r\n\r\nYour gift of sports supplies has also made a tremendous difference. 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