{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"KIPP District of Columbia - Promise Academy","outOfStateSupporters":67.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10314593,"projectId":9839481,"letterContent":"We are using the new cars and treasure box rewards as part of our positive behavior support system in the classroom. Students earn rewards for demonstrating kindness, following directions, completing their work, and showing perseverance. One special moment happened when a student who had been working very hard on managing his transitions was able to choose a car from the treasure box. The pride on his face was incredible, and his classmates cheered him on. It was a powerful reminder of how meaningful positive reinforcement can be.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new cars and treasure box items, they were thrilled. Their excitement was immediate, it made my day. It created instant motivation and gave students something tangible to work toward. \r\n\r\nBecause of these resources, I've been able to strengthen our classroom management system and reinforce positive behaviors in a consistent, encouraging way. Students are more motivated to make good choices, stay on task, and support one another. The treasure box has helped create a positive classroom culture where effort and growth are celebrated.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include tying rewards more directly to specific classroom goals, such as improving transitions, increasing reading stamina, and demonstrating teamwork during group activities. We are also working on helping students set personal behavior or academic goals so they can take ownership of earning their rewards.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made a meaningful difference in building motivation, confidence, and a positive learning environment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766067141790,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-through-play/9839481/","projectTitle":"Stem Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314593"},{"teacherId":10314593,"projectId":9835004,"letterContent":"We are using the new LEGO and marble run materials during our kindergarten free time. Students are working in small groups to design and build structures, ramps, and pathways. One special moment was watching a group of students redesign their marble run multiple times to make it more challenging!\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited. There were cheers, lots of wide eyes and curious minds! They have never experienced these toys before. Their enthusiasm has carried throughout the entire last 6 weeks. They are still enjoying these activities.\r\n\r\nThese materials have become an important part of our classroom learning. Students are developing skills in teamwork, communication, persistence, and early engineering concepts. Our next steps include introducing simple challenges, such as building the tallest tower that can stand on its own or creating a marble run with at least three turns. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring hands-on, meaningful learning experiences into our classroom. Your support is making a lasting difference in our students' creativity and confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1766067019601,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-galore/9835004/","projectTitle":"Rewards Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314593"},{"teacherId":7808680,"projectId":9833209,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom. We are working diligently to boost students' growth in Math and Literacy. \r\n\r\nStudents have a completed 120 chart to help them practice skip counting, 10 more, 10 less, and recognizing number patterns. These materials will help us create anchor charts and resources students can use to build their confidence and subject knowledge. Thank you for supporting the students in our classroom as they work to meet their end-of-the-year goals! We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1767146604266,"projectUrl":"project/growing-big-strong-brains/9833209/","projectTitle":"Growing Big, Strong Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808680_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758154273015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7808680"},{"teacherId":8663719,"projectId":9748955,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to motivate SIT students with toys , candies and other teaching and learning resources. Scholars come to school with excitement and team spirit to earn more points for themselves and their teams to win our daily and weekly prizes. Through your donations, there is a high student participation during instruction time. SIT had a significant improvement in the winter map test scores. Thank you once again for your donation and making SIT students experience one of the best classroom environment in DMV.","fullyFundedDate":1760373808591,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box/9748955/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8663719_orig.jpg?crop=756,756,x252,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672057190252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8663719"},{"teacherId":6727284,"projectId":9835109,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer. We've already begun using these resources as part of our daily classroom routine. Each evening, students help wipe down their desks and learning materials, and we use the hand sanitizer throughout the day; especially before meals, returning from outdoor play and following group activities. \r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the students were genuinely enthusiastic. Several of them commented that the classroom \"smells so clean,\" and they were eager to help use the wipes responsibly. Their positive reaction showed how much they value having a healthy, safe learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764684889344,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-clean/9835109/","projectTitle":"Keep It Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6727284_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567677618651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6727284"},{"teacherId":7808680,"projectId":9862686,"letterContent":"Your donation helped to stock our school's first food pantry! We were able to fill the shelves with necessities and items that will bring a smile to the faces of our students. This initiative was sparked by the realization that food drives wouldn't scratch the surface of our families' needs this year. With many families facing uncertainty around their food budgets, we are glad to provide some support in keeping food on their tables. This food pantry will strengthen our partnership with our families and our commitment to providing their students with everything they need to feel seen and successful. \r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our community!","fullyFundedDate":1762526614640,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-growing-brains/9862686/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Growing Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808680_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758154273015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7808680"},{"teacherId":7808680,"projectId":9836837,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to this project. As a result of your donation, we will be able to provide all 3rd and 4th grade classes with research materials for their Black History museum presentations in February. Additionally, we will be able to design lessons that teach our younger students about incredible athletes, scientists, inventors, and change makers from their community! \r\n\r\nLastly, we will be able to send students home with their own copy of with a read aloud text about black historical figures. Students and their families can use these texts to continue this important learning at home. Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1761661148904,"projectUrl":"project/knowledge-is-power/9836837/","projectTitle":"Knowledge is Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808680_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758154273015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7808680"},{"teacherId":7808680,"projectId":9760974,"letterContent":"This supplies arrived just in time! Our classroom had two wipes left from our school provided supplies! Now we are able to continue cleaning our classroom after every meal, before school, and after school. \r\n\r\nBy maintaining this cleaning routine, we hope to keep more kids healthy, in school, and ready to learn! Students are also able to use paper towels and wipes to practice cleaning up after themselves. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping us improve student attendance. Every day counts!","fullyFundedDate":1760534653437,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-clean/9760974/","projectTitle":"Keep It Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808680_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758154273015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7808680"},{"teacherId":7808680,"projectId":9657604,"letterContent":"We use our prize box to incentivize students to be their very best selves each day. Students earn stars throughout the school day for staying focused, completing their work, being kind to others, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Once students earn 5 stars, they are able to visit our classroom prize box. \r\n\r\nWhen students saw the containers of Play-doh being added to the prize box, their eyes lit up! They were excited to see all the new treats and toys being added to celebrate their hard work. Today, students are more motivated to participate in learning, focus on their work and stay true to our school rules. We can't thank you enough for helping us keep our 1st graders motivated!","fullyFundedDate":1758202938926,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-treats-for-terrific-first-g/9657604/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Treats for Terrific First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808680_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758154273015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7808680"},{"teacherId":8663719,"projectId":6780732,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to SIT class. The teaching and learning materials like the letter cards , helped my scholars to learn letter names and sounds and most of them are now fluent readers . \r\n\r\nThe fridge too has served as well. We store our leftovers in and student's beverages when they come to school in the morning so the can use during lunch time. We would like to use these opportunity to thank you for supporting School for International Training ( SIT) class at Promise Academy. May you get whatever you have spent in doubles.","fullyFundedDate":1662654547115,"projectUrl":"project/who-doesnt-love-1st-grade-students/6780732/","projectTitle":"Who Doesn't Love 1st Grade students?!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8663719_orig.jpg?crop=756,756,x252,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672057190252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8663719"},{"teacherId":7851111,"projectId":9321397,"letterContent":"Students used the resources to turn their ideas into reality. They learned how to develop a product from concept to creation, exploring the steps needed to bring their vision to life. Upon seeing the materials, the students were so excited and ready to jump into making their product. They created different types of slime, lava lamps, stress balls, necklaces, and press-on nails for their peers. \r\n\r\nStudents gained real-world skills in selling, from advertising and presenting their product to engaging with customers. Along the way, they were introduced to key money concepts, including understanding costs, setting prices, and earning profit. Through this process, students built confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills, and an early appreciation for financial responsibility—skills they can carry into future academic and life experiences.\r\n\r\nMy next step for this project is to provide a more in-depth look into becoming an entrepreneur with a longer program runtime to incorporate more lessons on the process, including marketing and financial lessons. I am also looking to add more staff to support and 5 more students to the club. \r\n\r\nYour support has made this project such a success and I'm so excited to lead it again this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1746712498873,"projectUrl":"project/turn-ideas-into-impact-support-young-pr/9321397/","projectTitle":"Turn Ideas Into Impact: Support Young Product Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7851111_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622734853260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7851111"},{"teacherId":7851111,"projectId":6835307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Upon receiving all of the items, I was able to create a summer fun treat bag for each one of my students, in addition to practice work, to take home for their summer break. The students were so excited upon seeing the items when they showed up for the last few days of school. We talked about how they would use some of the items, like their sunglasses when going to the beach, or the bubbles when going to the park with their families. They performed so well on their end-of-the-year assessments that they felt appreciated upon receiving the gift items. To see each of their smiles brought joy to me! 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