{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Círculos High School Advanced Learning Academy","outOfStateSupporters":15.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":10466803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Hands-On Learning: Food, Culture & Creativity\" project! Your generosity has helped create meaningful hands-on learning experiences where my students can connect entrepreneurship, creativity, culture, and real-world skills in ways that go far beyond a traditional classroom assignment.\r\n\r\nThe materials from this project have allowed students to learn by actually creating, experimenting, and working together. Students have been especially excited about having the opportunity to explore food and culture while learning important skills such as planning, budgeting, teamwork, marketing, and presentation. These experiences help students understand that entrepreneurship can come from their own interests, talents, families, and cultural backgrounds.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most rewarding is seeing students who may be quieter or less engaged during traditional lessons become excited to participate. When students are given the opportunity to create something themselves, they take more ownership of their learning and are proud to share the final result with their classmates. Thank you for giving my students the resources to learn through experiences they will remember and for helping them see that their creativity and ideas can become something meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1787546592061,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-food-culture-creat/10466803/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Food, Culture & Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971014_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742251226851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971014"},{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":10350889,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Professional Media Tools for Future Entrepreneurs\" project! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to professional media tools that allow them to experience what it is really like to create, market, and promote a business.\r\n\r\nIn our entrepreneurship classroom, technology is more than a classroom tool—it is part of how students bring their business ideas to life. Students are learning how to photograph products, create promotional videos, develop social media content, and market their businesses using equipment similar to what professionals use in the real world. They have been especially excited to see the difference professional equipment can make in the quality of their photos and videos. It has turned assignments into experiences that feel relevant and connected to careers they may pursue after high school.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts has been watching students discover new talents. Some students naturally gravitate toward being in front of the camera, while others have discovered that they enjoy photography, video production, editing, marketing, or working behind the scenes. These tools give every student an opportunity to find a role where they can be successful while building confidence, creativity, teamwork, and career-ready skills. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them access to opportunities and technology that will help prepare them for their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1786367010306,"projectUrl":"project/professional-media-tools-for-future-entr/10350889/","projectTitle":"Professional Media Tools for Future Entrepreneurs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971014_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742251226851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971014"},{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":10343562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Lights, Camera, Entrepreneurship!\" project! Your generosity has given my students the opportunity to learn entrepreneurship through hands-on experiences and technology that is actually used in today's business world.\r\n\r\nThe new equipment has allowed my students to take their business ideas beyond the classroom. They are learning how to create professional photos and videos, market products, develop social media content, and build a brand from the ground up. Instead of only reading about marketing and entrepreneurship, students are able to practice these skills themselves. One of the most exciting parts has been watching them see their own ideas come to life and realize that they are capable of producing professional-quality work.\r\n\r\nI have especially seen students who may not always connect with traditional assignments become more engaged when they are behind the camera, creating content, designing a product, or working with their team. Students are discovering strengths in photography, marketing, content creation, leadership, and technology that they may not have known they had. These experiences are helping them build confidence while developing real-world skills they can use in college, careers, and even businesses of their own.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where learning feels relevant, creative, and connected to their futures. Your support has made a meaningful difference in what my students are able to experience and accomplish.","fullyFundedDate":1786367050270,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-entrepreneurship/10343562/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Entrepreneurship!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971014_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742251226851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971014"},{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":10148924,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Fueling Future Entrepreneurs. Your generosity has helped provide resources that bring entrepreneurship to life for my students. As a Career Technical Education teacher, I strive to create hands-on learning experiences where students can think like business owners, solve real-world problems, and turn their ideas into action. These materials have allowed students to engage more deeply in projects, collaborate with their peers, and build skills that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the resources arrived, students were excited to see that people they had never met believed in their potential. Many of my students come from underserved communities and are often balancing challenges outside of school. Your support reminded them that their goals matter and that there are people willing to invest in their future. The materials have helped students develop confidence, creativity, communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these resources to develop business ideas, create marketing plans, and participate in real-world projects that prepare them for college, careers, and entrepreneurship. Thank you for helping fuel their dreams and showing them that their futures are worth investing in.","fullyFundedDate":1773867709438,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-entrepreneurs/10148924/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Entrepreneurs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971014_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742251226851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971014"},{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":9974492,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Creating Content That Sells: Student Media & Marketing. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to professional-quality equipment that allows them to create real-world marketing content and gain hands-on experience in digital media production.\r\n\r\nWhen the equipment arrived, the excitement in the classroom was immediate. Students were eager to learn how to use the cameras, microphones, and production tools to create promotional videos, social media campaigns, and marketing content for their student-run businesses. Instead of simply learning marketing concepts from a textbook, they are now applying those skills in authentic projects that mirror today's business and content creation industries.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from backgrounds where access to professional media equipment is limited. Your support has given them opportunities to develop valuable technical, creative, and entrepreneurial skills that will help prepare them for college, careers, and future business ventures. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and their futures. Thank you for helping turn classroom ideas into real-world experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1769177638035,"projectUrl":"project/creating-content-that-sells-student-med/9974492/","projectTitle":"Creating Content That Sells: Student Media & Marketing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971014_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742251226851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971014"},{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":9944511,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and helping bring new technology into my students' learning experience. In our entrepreneurship class, students are not just learning about business concepts from a textbook—they are actively building real ideas, designing products, and preparing for events where they showcase their work. The technology provided through this project allows students to research, design, calculate costs, and develop presentations that turn their ideas into real business opportunities.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most about the new technology is the ability to bring their creativity to life. They are using these tools to design logos, calculate pricing strategies, create marketing materials, and collaborate with their teammates. One of the most exciting moments was watching students realize they could quickly test their ideas, revise them, and improve their projects. The technology gives them the confidence to experiment, solve problems, and think like real entrepreneurs.\r\n\r\nSome of my quieter students have especially benefited from these tools. Technology has given them a new way to participate and share their ideas. Students who may not always speak up during discussions are now confidently presenting designs, contributing research, and helping their teams make decisions. Because of your support, my students are gaining valuable digital and entrepreneurial skills that will help prepare them for college, careers, and their future.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769107132716,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-with-everyday-essent/9944511/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students with Everyday Essentials for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971014_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742251226851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971014"},{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":9642747,"letterContent":"Thank you for making \"Moonlight Moments: Student Entrepreneurs Creating Memories\" possible for my students. Because of your generosity, my classroom was able to transform into a creative space where students could bring their ideas to life and experience what it truly means to run a business. When the materials arrived, my students were incredibly excited. Seeing the resources in front of them made their projects feel real, and they immediately began brainstorming ways to use them to create meaningful experiences for others.\r\n\r\nIn our entrepreneurship class, students are learning how to turn ideas into real products and services. With these materials, students have been able to design and prepare items that will be used during our special \"Moonlight Moments\" event. They are applying important skills such as teamwork, budgeting, marketing, and problem solving. One of the most powerful moments was watching students collaborate as they planned how to create an experience that would leave a lasting memory for others. Instead of simply learning about business concepts, they are practicing them in real life.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped my students understand that their ideas have value and that they are capable of creating something meaningful. The next steps for our class include continuing to develop our products and preparing for upcoming events where students will showcase and sell what they have created. Through this process, they are gaining confidence, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them create memories that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1764732339881,"projectUrl":"project/moonlight-moments-student-entrepreneurs/9642747/","projectTitle":"Moonlight Moments: Student Entrepreneurs Creating Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971014_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742251226851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971014"},{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":9789831,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom was able to create an environment where students can focus, collaborate, and fully engage in learning. Many of my students come from families facing financial challenges, and having quick meals available in the classroom has made a bigger difference than you might imagine. When the supplies arrived, my students were genuinely excited and grateful. Something as simple as knowing there is food available helps them feel supported and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nIn our entrepreneurship class, students are learning how to build and run real businesses. With their basic needs met, they are able to focus on projects like developing business ideas, calculating profit margins, designing products, and preparing for our student-run pop-up shops on campus. One moment that stood out was when students were working together to plan their product pricing strategy. Instead of worrying about being hungry, they were fully engaged in discussion, brainstorming ideas, and applying the financial literacy skills we are learning in class.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom where students feel cared for and motivated to participate. When students feel supported, they take more risks in their learning, ask more questions, and collaborate more confidently with their peers. Thanks to you, my students can focus on building the real-world skills that will help them become future entrepreneurs, leaders, and problem-solvers in their communities.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1763498174201,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-entrepreneurs-with-tools/9789831/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Entrepreneurs with Tools & Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971014_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742251226851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971014"},{"teacherId":10173552,"projectId":9584197,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the incredible learning experiences you've helped to support in my classroom. The texts you helped to provide to my class helped to give students access to books they might not otherwise have had. \r\n\r\nMy sophomore Ethnic Studies class was able to engage with \"The Joy Luck Club.\" This was a powerful experience for them because it allowed us to expose them to a different culture while we highlighted universal themes such as parent to child relationship as well as the experiences of immigrant parents and first-generation children. Almost all of my students are first-gen, and they very much related to the experiences of the daughters in the novel. \r\n\r\nI am also especially grateful for the spanish language novels that we received through your generous donations. I was able to teach classics like \"Hamlet\" and \"The Great Gatsby,\" to all of my students, even my newcomer English Learners. In the AP English Literature class, this type of literature is so important. I am so grateful for the opportunity to teach them this year.","fullyFundedDate":1762567309616,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-look-its-in-a-book/9584197/","projectTitle":"Take A Look, It’s In A Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Venturelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10173552_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755066621502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10173552"},{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":9562639,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Fuel for the Future: Healthy Snacks & Warm Drinks. The snacks and drinks you helped provide have been such a blessing in our classroom. Many of my students come to school without eating breakfast or struggle to stay focused during long days, and having access to healthy snacks and warm drinks has given them the energy they need to concentrate and fully engage in their learning. The excitement on their faces when they realized these items were for them was priceless.\r\n\r\nThis project has created not just a boost in energy, but also a sense of care and comfort in our classroom. Students now start their day and tackle lessons with more focus, positivity, and confidence. Thanks to your generosity, my students are not only learning better but also feeling supported and valued. We are so grateful for the difference you have made!","fullyFundedDate":1755522434397,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-the-future-healthy-snacks-wa/9562639/","projectTitle":"Fuel for the Future: Healthy Snacks & Warm Drinks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971014_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742251226851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971014"},{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":9562411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting From Classroom to Boardroom: Inspiring Future Entrepreneurs. The resources you provided have completely transformed our classroom. My students were so excited when the materials arrived—they immediately began brainstorming business ideas, sketching logos, and planning how to bring their visions to life. For many of them, this was the first time they felt like real entrepreneurs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students confidence and hands-on experience that goes far beyond the textbook. They are now preparing for our next sales event, where they'll put their products, teamwork, and financial skills into practice. Because of you, they are gaining real-world experience and believing in their own potential. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755522432126,"projectUrl":"project/from-classroom-to-boardroom-inspiring-f/9562411/","projectTitle":"From Classroom to Boardroom: Inspiring Future Entrepreneurs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971014_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742251226851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971014"},{"teacherId":9971014,"projectId":9179574,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to dive into hands-on experiences that make business and financial literacy come alive. The new resources you funded allowed them to brainstorm, design, and begin building their own small companies—from logos to business plans—while learning how to manage real-world money. 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