{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Betsy Ross Arts & Design Academy","outOfStateSupporters":46.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9892875,"projectId":10313297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your help. These tablets have made a large difference in my classroom already. They are compatible with Chromebooks and the students are overcoming the learning curves they have. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to assign a full project using these tablets because the Chromebooks cannot run drawing programs nor change the settings on the tablet to accommodate student needs. We have been able to practice a little on Canva, though! Hopefully I can get the technology I need to better use these tablets, and I'm so happy I have them in the meantime. My future illustrators are having a blast!","fullyFundedDate":1784032110116,"projectUrl":"project/tablets-for-digital-illustration/10313297/","projectTitle":"Tablets for Digital Illustration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Highsmith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892875"},{"teacherId":6473396,"projectId":10339058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for believing in our 7th and 8th-grade math students! Because of your support, our classroom will be fully equipped and ready to hit the ground running on day one of the new school year.\r\n\r\nYour contributions are providing the essential tools—binders, pencils, pens, highlighters, and tissues—that allow my students to build confidence and stay organized. In our extra support math class, being able to color-code mistakes and visually track progress transforms frustration into meaningful growth. Having these dedicated materials means my students can focus entirely on mastering foundational concepts without worrying about having the supplies they need. Additionally, replacing our broken teacher chair restores a functional workspace where I can plan targeted interventions and analyze student data to best serve them every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for creating a comfortable, supportive, and empowering learning environment for our scholars. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their mathematical journey!","fullyFundedDate":1785517600826,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-ahead-to-next-year/10339058/","projectTitle":"Thinking Ahead to Next Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duncan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6473396_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655935380351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6473396"},{"teacherId":6473396,"projectId":10097378,"letterContent":"The new supplies for our PBIS \"Reward Cart\" have contributed to helping the culture of encouragement in our school! Every week, this mobile celebration of success rolls through our hallways to honor middle schoolers who consistently demonstrate positive behavior and meet their character goals. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the freshly restocked Reward Cart roll into the cafeteria, their reaction was pure excitement and joy! For middle schoolers navigating complex social dynamics and developing their identities, having access to high-quality incentives like favorite snacks, refreshing drinks, and cool school supplies makes \"doing the right thing\" feel truly celebrated. They couldn't wait to check out the new selection, and seeing the cart fully loaded immediately created a buzz across the entire school community, reinforcing positive choices as the standard for everyone.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps are to use the Reward Cart to maintain this momentum and continue to reinforce school-wide PBIS expectations. Having a steady supply of rewards allows us to set higher behavioral benchmarks and introduce new goal-tracking initiatives in our classrooms. As students work through upcoming academic units and hallway expectations, the cart will continue visiting weekly to keep them focused, motivated, and feeling valued. 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So the high-interest books provided were an invaluable addition to our classroom library.\r\n\r\nAnd while snacks may seem a bit frivolous, they're anything but for a student who didn't eat the night before.\r\n\r\nNow, not all of the materials supplied to my classroom were that exciting, but those necessities are what keep everything comfortable and running smoothly, and that leads to our kids' long-term success.","fullyFundedDate":1778176675848,"projectUrl":"project/books-snacks-and-essential-supplies/10024574/","projectTitle":"Books, Snacks, and Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Viebranz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313180_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696188714844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9313180"},{"teacherId":6473396,"projectId":10269760,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our new headphones and plastic bag storage holders! In our classroom, technology plays a vital role in personalizing learning, especially during our daily independent i-Ready math lessons. While technology at home is often used for entertainment or communication, in our classroom, these headphones transform chromebooks into interactive, adaptive learning hubs. The i-Ready program uses real-time audio instructions, guided visual prompts, and immediate feedback to meet each student at their exact skill level. Having dedicated, clear audio allows students to focus deeply on complex math concepts, hear step-by-step explanations without classroom distractions, and master key skills at their own individual pace.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new arrival for my students has been the independence and responsibility that come with the full setup. They love having crisp, comfortable sound for their lessons, but they are equally thrilled with the plastic bag holders! Each student now has a clean, organized spot to keep their headphones safe and untangled. This simple storage solution gives them a sense of ownership over their learning tools—they take immense pride in retrieving their gear, setting up their workspace efficiently, and putting everything neatly away when math time wraps up.","fullyFundedDate":1780430114018,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-clarity/10269760/","projectTitle":"Learning with Clarity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duncan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6473396_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655935380351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6473396"},{"teacherId":8056069,"projectId":10443803,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our project. These materials have already started to make an impact in our classroom today when we started using the materials to play a math game. Students were excited to use the materials.\r\n\r\nMy class is heavily supported through Donor's Choose. You have joined a community of amazing people, and my classroom runs smoother and more efficiently because of people like you who believe in us enough to make sure we have the things we need. Thank you for making the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1787347969391,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends/10443803/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8056069_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639590710471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056069"},{"teacherId":8056069,"projectId":10379809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation towards our project. The excitement on their faces as the boxes were delivered were priceless. New snacks, what could be better?\r\n\r\nStudents are working hard to earn rewards, staying focused, and just being great kids. These snacks are encouragement to be their best selves and to help one another do better.\r\n\r\nI love being the teacher that is there to provide them with a snack when they need it. I also love being the teacher who gives them snacks as rewards for winning math games. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be that teacher!","fullyFundedDate":1784248136508,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/10379809/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8056069_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639590710471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056069"},{"teacherId":8056069,"projectId":10340450,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our project. These materials have already started to make an impact in our classroom. Today when students entered the classroom, they were excited to see the cabinet doors all decorated necely with the wood themed paper. It makes the room feel kind and finished. \r\n\r\nMy class is heavily supported through Donor's Choose. You have joined a community of amazing people, and my classroom runs smoother and more efficiently because of people like you who believe in us enough to make sure we have the things we need. Thank you for making the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1782169276341,"projectUrl":"project/walking-in-the-woods/10340450/","projectTitle":"Walking in the Woods","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8056069_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639590710471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056069"},{"teacherId":9714095,"projectId":10236879,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Comfort That Supports Confidence. Your generosity provided deodorant for both male and female students, along with body wash wipes—items that have had an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom community.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to school carrying challenges that aren't always visible. Having access to hygiene supplies has helped them feel more comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. Several students expressed relief knowing they could discreetly take what they needed without embarrassment\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a more supportive, inclusive environment—one where students can focus on academics instead of basic needs. Thank you for helping us provide care that truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1785259749887,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-that-supports-confidence/10236879/","projectTitle":"Comfort That Supports Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714095"},{"teacherId":9714095,"projectId":10236814,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Smooth Prints, Smooth Learning. The classroom printer and laminating sheets you provided have transformed the way my students access materials, stay organized, and engage with daily learning. Having the ability to print quickly and reliably has allowed me to create individualized resources—reference sheets, vocabulary cards, graphic organizers, and reading supports—that meet students exactly where they are.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets have been especially exciting for students. They love using durable, reusable materials that feel \"official\" and high‑quality. One student said, \"It feels like we're using real tools,\" and that sense of pride has carried into their work. Laminated checklists, sentence stems, and quick‑reference guides have helped students transition more smoothly between tasks and stay focused during independent work time. These materials have also supported our multilingual learners, who benefit from clear, consistent visual supports they can use every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom more efficient, more supportive, and more joyful. Thank you for giving my students tools that truly elevate their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778291535907,"projectUrl":"project/smooth-prints-smooth-learning/10236814/","projectTitle":"Smooth Prints, Smooth Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714095"},{"teacherId":9714095,"projectId":10228245,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Literacy Tools to Spark a Love for Reading. Your generosity brought an exciting collection of graphic novels and YA titles into our classroom, including \"Break\", \"Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch\", \"Four Eyes\", \"Invisible\", \"Duel\", \"Frizzy\", \"A Song Below Water\", and \"Awkward\". These books immediately energized our reading community and opened new pathways for students who have been searching for stories that feel accessible, relevant, and engaging.\r\n\r\nThese books have also strengthened our small‑group discussions. Students are referencing specific panels, comparing characters across series, and writing more thoughtful responses in their notebooks. The accessibility of graphic novels has allowed reluctant readers to participate confidently, while the YA titles have challenged advanced readers to explore complex themes. Our classroom feels more joyful, more connected, and more academically focused because of your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a reading environment where every student can find a story that speaks to them.","fullyFundedDate":1777989249690,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-tools-to-spark-a-love-for-readi/10228245/","projectTitle":"Literacy Tools to Spark a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714095"},{"teacherId":9714095,"projectId":10165109,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Ready to Learn: Writing Supplies for Success. Your generosity provided my students with Mead Composition Notebooks and Shuttle Art Mechanical Pencils—simple materials that immediately changed the tone and readiness in my classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students have already used these materials in our reading and writing workshops. Students are taking more organized notes, tracking vocabulary, and drafting responses with greater independence. During a recent lesson, I watched them settle into their work quickly—no searching for supplies, no delays—just focused writing. These routines have strengthened our transitions and allowed us to spend more time on meaningful instruction.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next unit, these notebooks will become daily tools for reflection, annotation, and skill‑building. Your support has set my students up for success not only now but throughout the year. 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