{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Union Academy Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":14.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10340147,"projectId":10117171,"letterContent":"When the pickleball equipment arrived, my students dove in immediately — and honestly, so did I! We've been using the new paddles and balls to run a full Pickleball Unit, where students rotate between practicing skills and competing in mini-matches. One moment that really stood out: a student who typically hangs back during team sports lit up during a singles rally and started coaching her partner on footwork. That's exactly the kind of confidence-building you hope to see — pickleball has a way of leveling the playing field so every kid feels like they belong on the court.\r\n\r\nThe reaction when students first spotted the new gear? Pure excitement. Word spread fast, and by the time class started, kids were already asking if they would also get to play. What I love most is that pickleball crosses every social boundary in my gym — the athletes, the quieter students, the beginners — everyone finds their footing quickly because the learning curve is so approachable. The energy in the room shifted the moment they picked up a paddle, and that enthusiasm has carried right into the new school year.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're building on these foundational skills by moving into game strategy and competitive play, where students will participate in mini-tournaments, track scores, and practice calling lines with integrity — weaving in sportsmanship and self-officiating. We're also connecting pickleball to our fitness and health unit, exploring how it counts as aerobic activity and how it's one of the fastest-growing lifetime sports in the country. The goal is for every student to leave with a skill they can carry well beyond middle school — maybe even for life. Your generosity made all of that possible, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1772075571154,"projectUrl":"project/in-a-pickle-without-the-equipment-for-p/10117171/","projectTitle":"In a Pickle without the Equipment (For Pickleball)","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Daughtry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10340147_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762991645845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340147"},{"teacherId":10340147,"projectId":9871406,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support for the Gaga Pit!\r\nThanks to your generosity, our Gaga pit has quickly become the heartbeat of physical education. Students flock to it every day, organizing games, cheering each other on, and learning teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun, active way. It's not just a game—it's become a space where friendships grow and energy is channeled into healthy play. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the pit, the excitement was unforgettable. Students ran toward it with wide eyes, asking, \"Can we play right now?\" Within minutes, they had formed a circle and started their first match. The laughter, shouts of encouragement, and pure joy made it clear this was going to be a favorite. We had to teach some students how to play, and that was a joy to watch as well. \r\n\r\nWe're now incorporating Gaga into our PE lessons, teaching strategy, fair play, and even connecting it to lessons on movement and fitness. Students are also brainstorming ways to host friendly tournaments, giving them leadership opportunities while keeping the fun alive. Your gift didn't just provide equipment—it created a lasting tradition that will continue to energize our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1763221442003,"projectUrl":"project/from-gaga-dreams-to-gaga-teams/9871406/","projectTitle":"From GAGA Dreams to GAGA Teams","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Daughtry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10340147_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762991645845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340147"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47032","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.9,"schoolId":47032,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Union Academy Magnet School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Union Academy Magnet School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/polk-county-school-district/union-academy-magnet-school/47032"}