{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Columbia Heights Education Campus","outOfStateSupporters":63.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6223492,"projectId":10083165,"letterContent":"Having a flip board in a Spanish class would greatly enhance student learning by creating an interactive and engaging environment. It would allow students to practice vocabulary, grammar, sentence building, and reading comprehension in a hands-on way. The flip board would also support collaborative activities, encourage participation, and help students build confidence while using Spanish in meaningful contexts. This resource would make lessons more dynamic and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nIn addition, a flip board would be especially valuable for visual and kinesthetic learners who benefit from movement and interactive practice. Students could use it for games, group challenges, and presentations that make language learning fun and memorable. By increasing motivation and participation, this tool would help create a positive classroom atmosphere where students feel excited to learn Spanish every day.","fullyFundedDate":1776299280367,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-collaboration-and-engagement-w/10083165/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Collaboration and Engagement with a Flip Board for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Erick Fuentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6223492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746914836513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6223492"},{"teacherId":8366777,"projectId":9683835,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with our \"Learn and Lunch Project\". Students responded very positively when they first saw that snacks were available during the Learn & Lunch sessions. Many expressed gratitude and noted that having food available helped them feel supported and better able to concentrate. The presence of these materials contributed to a welcoming, respectful, and student-centered learning environment.\r\nStudents are currently applying the concepts introduced during the guest speaker sessions to different projects such as marketing, public speaking and budgeting.\r\n\r\nThe skills that they were able to learn during the project are skills they will be able to use for a lifetime. We are building future business leaders of society, and hope to continue to develop students into outstanding citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1766067683963,"projectUrl":"project/learn-and-lunch/9683835/","projectTitle":"Learn and Lunch","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hearn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8366777_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735313985144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366777"},{"teacherId":9488548,"projectId":9604790,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my Donors Choose project, Bringing Color to Language Learning. Thanks to your donation, our classroom now has access to a printer and ink that have truly transformed the way my students learn.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a meaningful impact on my students' daily learning experiences. I have been able to print vibrant vocabulary charts, engaging images, and color-coded essays that help students better understand and organize their ideas. For my English Language Learners, these visual supports are essential—they make language more accessible, clear, and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe use of color has especially helped my students make connections between words and meanings, identify patterns in their writing, and stay engaged during lessons. Something as simple as highlighting different parts of an essay in color has made a big difference in how confidently they approach writing tasks.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your support is making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767209887989,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-language-learning/9604790/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to Language Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488548"},{"teacherId":10389033,"projectId":9967895,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of cleaning supplies to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, my students and I have been using them to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable and ready to learn. One special moment that stood out was during our \"Community Responsibility\" activity, where students worked in teams to clean and organize different areas of the classroom. This not only helped keep our space tidy but also reinforced important lessons about responsibility, teamwork, and respect for shared spaces.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, their reactions were full of excitement and pride. Many of them immediately expressed a sense of ownership over the classroom, eager to take part in keeping it clean. It was inspiring to see how something as simple as cleaning materials could empower them and build a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we plan to continue integrating these resources into our ongoing classroom routines and projects. Our next steps include connecting our cleaning routines to a larger unit on community and civic responsibility, where students will explore how small actions can positively impact their environment both in school and at home.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. Your contribution is helping us create not only a cleaner classroom, but also a space where students learn the value of care, responsibility, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1767025894805,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-clean-and-safe/9967895/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MILENA DURAN CAMPO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10389033_orig.jpg?crop=472,472,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766164790824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10389033"},{"teacherId":9748611,"projectId":9942165,"letterContent":"Since receiving the mini whiteboards for each student and our mobile whiteboard, the impact in our classroom has been amazing. Every student can actively participate, and I have noticed that even those who were previously hesitant to share their ideas are now expressing themselves through their mini whiteboards, which has boosted engagement and confidence. \r\n\r\nThe mobile whiteboard allows me to provide more personalized attention during small groups, moving from group to group to give feedback on the topics each student needs most. I also use it to create a visual tracker that helps students see their progress and understand their performance in class. 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In an AP classroom, technology is also essential because it provides tools that help students prepare for the AP Spanish exam. Through online resources, practice assessments, and feedback platforms, students can evaluate their skills, identify areas for improvement, and practice the different components of the exam. This process helps them become more independent learners who take an active role in their own preparation and academic growth.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of this project for my students has been the personalized notebooks created with the new machine. These notebooks allow them to organize all the topics they need to master for the AP exam in one place. Throughout the year, they add notes, examples, and feedback directly into their notebooks, turning them into a comprehensive study guide. If a student misses a class, the notebook helps them quickly catch up because they can follow the structure and materials we have worked on together. Additionally, having my written feedback easily accessible allows them to reflect on their mistakes and apply what they learned in future assignments and units. This organization has made studying more efficient and has given students a clear sense of their progress throughout the course.\r\n\r\nAll of my students have shown great enthusiasm for these notebooks. They appreciate having a clear and structured tool that helps them understand what they need to know by the end of the year and how each unit connects to the AP exam. Many students have expressed that the notebooks make studying feel more manageable because everything is organized and easy to review. Seeing their notes, practice activities, and feedback in one place helps them feel more confident about their preparation. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a powerful resource that supports their learning, encourages reflection, and helps them work toward success on the AP Spanish exam.","fullyFundedDate":1766959734564,"projectUrl":"project/ap-success-notebooks-empowering-every-s/9847900/","projectTitle":"AP Success Notebooks: Empowering Every Student to Achieve College Credit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9880019"},{"teacherId":4553538,"projectId":10105681,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been able to stay clean, safe, and ready for learning every single day. The cleaning supplies you provided have quickly become an essential part of our routine.\r\n\r\nMy students use these materials daily to wipe down their desks, sanitize their hands, and take responsibility for maintaining a clean learning environment. One moment that really stood out was after a Saturday school pizza session. Students immediately jumped in to help clean up using the supplies, showing pride and ownership in our classroom space. What could have been a messy situation turned into a teamwork moment where everyone contributed.\r\n\r\nThe supplies have also been incredibly helpful during unexpected moments, like quick cleanups after spills or accidents. Instead of losing instructional time, we're able to handle situations efficiently and get right back to learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are continuing to build strong classroom habits around responsibility, community, and care for our shared space. Students are taking more initiative, and we're connecting these routines to broader lessons about respect, accountability, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a direct impact not just on our classroom environment, but on our classroom culture. Thank you for helping us create a space where students can focus, feel safe, and take pride in where they learn.","fullyFundedDate":1772550274564,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classroom-healthy-minds/10105681/","projectTitle":"Clean Classroom, Healthy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4553538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500384382515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4553538"},{"teacherId":10290417,"projectId":9767131,"letterContent":"I greatly appreciate your donations to our classes bridge projects! The students were extremely excited to build something in class. The students had a lot of fun constructing their bridges with the materials that we received as a result of the donations. Which this project, they were able to learn a number of skills such as working in teams and delegating responsibilities among them which the overall bridge design and construction. They also discovered about geometric integrity of bridges and how geometry concepts are applied in real world situations.","fullyFundedDate":1764786096970,"projectUrl":"project/bridge-project/9767131/","projectTitle":"Bridge Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bannister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10290417"},{"teacherId":8947998,"projectId":9731400,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom book club has completely transformed the way many of my students see reading. The new books allowed us to introduce important literacy skills in an authentic and engaging way; from analyzing character development and identifying themes to making text-to-self and text-to-world connections. Instead of reading just to complete an assignment, students are now reading to discuss, question, and think deeply. These texts have helped us practice critical thinking, evidence-based discussion, and respectful dialogue.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom now looks exciting and student-driven. Small groups gather to debate characters' choices, students eagerly flip pages to find evidence to support their ideas, and independent reading time is filled with focus and genuine interest. What has been most powerful is watching students who previously had little to no interest in reading become some of our most enthusiastic participants. Several students who rarely picked up a book before are now coming to me asking, \"Do you have another one I can read?\" That shift has been incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just add books to our shelves, it built confidence, sparked curiosity, and created a culture where reading feels meaningful and enjoyable. Thank you for helping my students discover that they are readers.","fullyFundedDate":1759327332887,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-through-books-our-hi/9731400/","projectTitle":"Building Community Through Books: Our High School Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donahoue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8947998_orig.jpg?crop=2367,2367,x2488,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752027815286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8947998"},{"teacherId":6223492,"projectId":9723184,"letterContent":"Thanks to the \"My 6th Grade Care Essentials!\" project, students are able to focus more on learning because their basic needs are being met. The care items are used daily and have helped create a calmer, more supportive classroom environment where students can fully participate in lessons and activities.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the supplies, they were excited and grateful. Many shared how helpful it was to have these items available at school, and it made them feel cared for and valued. The positive reactions showed just how meaningful these resources are to them.\r\n\r\nWith this support, students are now more engaged and prepared as we continue working on our current lessons and projects. Your generosity has helped build confidence, encourage collaboration, and support student success throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1760534658897,"projectUrl":"project/my-6th-grade-care-essentials/9723184/","projectTitle":"My 6th Grade Care Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Erick Fuentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6223492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746914836513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6223492"},{"teacherId":6800020,"projectId":8813171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping bring musical instruments into our classroom. Because of your generosity, students now have access to hands-on learning tools that turn music from an abstract idea into a lived experience. For many of them, this is their first opportunity to hold, play, and truly connect with an instrument.\r\n\r\nThese instruments are already making a difference. Students are more engaged, more confident, and more willing to take creative risks as they learn rhythm, collaboration, and self-expression. Music has a unique way of building community, and your support has helped create a classroom environment where students feel heard, challenged, and inspired.\r\n\r\nYour belief in our students means more than you may realize. By investing in music education, you are opening doors to skills that last far beyond the classroom—discipline, creativity, and joy. Thank you for being a part of our students' journey and for showing them that their voices, sounds, and stories matter.","fullyFundedDate":1727380292418,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges-through-music/8813171/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges Through Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6800020"},{"teacherId":10190772,"projectId":9626346,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful for your contributions to our College & Career Center Makeover campaign. 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