{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kozminski Community Academy","outOfStateSupporters":41.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4837865,"projectId":10417482,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Super Scientists Are Super Clean\"! Middle schoolers are notoriously germy, but your generosity equips our classroom with hand sanitizer, wipes, and Kleenex to keep everyone healthy. Healthy students attend more school, and attending more school means more learning! Cleaning up after our science experiments creates a well-run classroom where my students feel motivated to try their best every day. Science is the foundation of STEAM, and your gift ensures our future thinkers can explore safely. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785804792120,"projectUrl":"project/super-scientists-are-super-clean/10417482/","projectTitle":"Super Scientists Are Super Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837865_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506607521991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837865"},{"teacherId":4837865,"projectId":9901189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to \"Microscopes: So Fresh and So Clean\"! We were gifted seven fabulous old, but unused, microscopes. After sitting in a basement for a long time, they desperately needed a deep clean.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we now have the microfiber cloths, alcohol, cotton swabs, lens paper, and compressed air to clean the bases and lenses. My students are so excited to clean our \"new\" microscopes and start examining stuff like salt and sugar up close!\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1763602368511,"projectUrl":"project/microscopes-so-fresh-and-so-clean/9901189/","projectTitle":"Microscopes: So Fresh and So Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837865_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506607521991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837865"},{"teacherId":4837865,"projectId":9868995,"letterContent":"YAY! Thank you so much for bringing \"Healthy Mistakes Friendly Mathematics\" to life! The wipes and Kleenex will keep my students healthy and in school during cold and flu season so they do not fall behind.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards and markers allow my students to practice calculations and graphing before committing ideas to paper. Erasing mistakes easily alleviates the apprehension they often feel about math in science class.\r\n\r\nMy students are going to love using their whiteboards in a clean, germ-free space. We are very grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1762221520941,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-mistakes-friendly-mathematics/9868995/","projectTitle":"Healthy Mistakes Friendly Mathematics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837865_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506607521991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837865"},{"teacherId":4837865,"projectId":9235489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our \"Clean and organized\" project! Middle schoolers are active and germy, so supplies like Kleenex, hand sanitizer, and wipes keep my students healthy. Healthy students attend school more often, and attending school means learning more!\r\n\r\nThe folders help my students keep up with their papers as their growing brains learn to manage school. A clean and organized space is the foundation of a well-run classroom. Now I can focus on teaching, and my students can get down to learning. Thank you for helping us all thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1743975045199,"projectUrl":"project/clean-organized/9235489/","projectTitle":"Clean & Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837865_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506607521991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837865"},{"teacherId":4837865,"projectId":8748533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our \"Close the STEAM Gap\" project! Thanks to your generosity, my Title I middle schoolers are getting a rare, hands-on chance to learn electronic circuits while expressing their unique creativity.\r\n\r\nUsing copper tape, LED stickers, and fabric patches, my students are building interactive paper circuits. This project blends essential logic with artistic design, bringing science standards to life in a way that truly captivates young minds.\r\n\r\nYou provided a STEAM opportunity my students would not have had otherwise. Thank you for believing in our future innovators!","fullyFundedDate":1726493919879,"projectUrl":"project/close-the-steam-gap-electronic-circuits/8748533/","projectTitle":"Close The STEAM Gap: Electronic Circuits for Middle School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837865_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506607521991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837865"},{"teacherId":4837865,"projectId":8624997,"letterContent":"On behalf of my middle school students, I want to extend a HUGE, heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible donors and to United Airlines! We did it! Our project, \"We Inside Learning Science,\" is officially fully funded. Knowing that you have chosen to invest in our classroom and support our young scholars fills my heart with immense joy, excitement, and deep gratitude.\r\nSetting the Stage for Future STEM Careers\r\nMiddle school is a pivotal, transformative time in a young person's education. It is the exact moment when natural curiosity can be sparked into a lifelong passion for scientific discovery. This year, I have the privilege of introducing my energetic middle schoolers to mind-expanding science topics, including dynamic chemical reactions, the complexities of the earth's changing climate, and the fascinating mechanisms of natural selection.\r\nCapturing their imagination during these middle school years sets them up for long-term academic achievement and opens doors to future careers in STEM fields. My goal is to show them that science is not just something printed in a textbook, but an active, living way of exploring the world.\r\nClean, Safe, and Ready to SOAR\r\nNow that we are INSIDE the physical classroom together, hands-on learning is at the heart of everything we do. But as any science teacher will tell you: learning science can get messy! Whether we are mixing chemical solutions, building physical models, or investigating natural phenomena, active learning requires a well-maintained space.\r\nThanks to your amazing generosity, our classroom will have an abundance of essential cleaning supplies, including:\r\nSoap and Hand Sanitizer: Keeping hands clean, safe, and germ-free after interactive lab activities.\r\nSurface Wipes: Thoroughly disinfecting lab tables and shared materials between class periods.\r\nPaper Towels: Quickly cleaning up accidental spills so our investigations never miss a beat.\r\nHaving these materials ensures a clean, safe, and beautifully organized classroom environment. When students enter a pristine, structured space, they feel valued, focused, and empowered to SOAR academically every day!\r\nPowering Individualized Learning and Simulations\r\nIn addition to our hands-on lab experiments, digital technology plays a crucial role in modern science education. Through our Chromebooks, students engage in interactive computer simulations that allow them to visualize molecular structures, model climate patterns, and test evolutionary scenarios in real time.\r\nHowever, digital learning requires the proper tools. Headphones are indispensable for allowing students to focus on individualized lessons, audio instruction, and simulations at their own pace without distracting their peers. Because headphones break easily during daily middle school use, having extra sets on hand is an absolute game-changer. Thanks to you, every child will have access to reliable audio technology every day.\r\nFrom the Bottom of My Heart\r\nPlease know that with your generous help, our classroom will truly thrive this year. Your kindness provides far more than physical supplies; it sends a powerful message to my students that their education and their futures matter. You have given us the foundation we need to keep our learning space clean, organized, and focused on discovery.\r\nThank you once again to our wonderful donors and United Airlines for making this vision a reality. We are so excited to launch into an incredible year of science!","fullyFundedDate":1723992179493,"projectUrl":"project/we-inside-learning-science/8624997/","projectTitle":"We Inside Learning Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837865_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506607521991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837865"},{"teacherId":6618884,"projectId":8487755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom! When the boxes filled with fresh poster boards, pencils, crayons, markers, and erasers arrived, my 3rd graders were beyond thrilled. Their eyes completely lit up as we unboxed everything, and immediate chatter filled the room about all the creative ideas they couldn't wait to bring to life. Having brand-new, vibrant art and writing supplies made our classroom instantly feel welcoming, inspiring, and ready for a wonderful school year.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put these amazing materials to work for our kickoff project! My students used the colorful markers and crayons to design personalized \"All About Me\" poster boards, sharing their unique personalities, goals, and favorite things with their classmates. Having reliable pencils and plenty of erasers gave them the confidence to brainstorm, sketch, and edit their ideas without worrying about making mistakes. Seeing them so proudly present their finished posters to the class was a heartwarming moment that truly set a positive, encouraging tone for our learning community.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these supplies will continue to play a vital role in our daily routines and upcoming units. Our next step is using the poster supplies for collaborative science and social studies projects, where students will work in small groups to illustrate and present key concepts. Having access to quality materials allows my 3rd graders to fully express their creativity and take true pride in their work. We are so grateful for your kindness in making this dream environment a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1721361949787,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-ms-ms-3rd-grade/8487755/","projectTitle":"Welcome to Ms. M's 3rd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6618884_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565565056221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6618884"},{"teacherId":6618884,"projectId":10114485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our **\"Building with LEGO\"** project! Having these LEGO sets in our 3rd-grade classroom has made an incredible difference in our daily routine, especially during indoor recess, creative learning time, and collaborative play.\r\nHere is how your donation has directly impacted my students:\r\n * **Transforming Indoor Recess:** Rainy and cold days used to mean restless energy cooped up indoors. Now, indoor recess is something the students genuinely look forward to! The LEGO bricks provide a calm, screen-free outlet where students can decompress, focus their energy, and enjoy structured play.\r\n * **Unlocking Creativity & STEM Thinking:** My 3rd graders have loved stepping into the roles of young architects and engineers. They are constantly designing castles, vehicles, and complex structures—learning principles of balance, geometry, and problem-solving through trial and error without even realizing it.\r\n * **Fostering Collaboration & Play:** Seeing students come together around the LEGO bin has been one of the greatest joys. Building together naturally encourages them to share pieces, negotiate designs, communicate their ideas, and practice teamwork. It has brought quiet students out of their shells and helped forge new friendships across the classroom.\r\nYour support has given my students more than just plastic bricks—you've given them a space to create, collaborate, and grow together every single day. Thank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778884551021,"projectUrl":"project/building-with-lego/10114485/","projectTitle":"Building with LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6618884_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565565056221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6618884"},{"teacherId":3761774,"projectId":9969629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donation supplied 250+ students with materials to use in our art classroom. \r\n\r\nWe have been very busy and creative in art class lately! Between painting, drawing, paper mache masks, and making slime we have continued to explore our artistic talents. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting the arts and making a difference in our school. Our beautiful projects line the hallways of the school for students, families, and staff to enjoy. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate you!\r\nKozminski Cougars","fullyFundedDate":1768850878549,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-to-spark-our-creativity/9969629/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies to Spark our Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3761774_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686852464560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/art-with-mrs-buie"},{"teacherId":3079425,"projectId":4432861,"letterContent":"It's been so long since you donated to our class, but our appreciation never dwindled. Although Covid-19 interfered with our full participation in the activities you donated, we remotely enjoyed every bit of it! Upon return from our emergency sabbatical, my 5th graders immensely enjoyed the Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader game as a welcome back to learning is fun activity. This has been a great game to play during state and district testing week as well as the last week of school. We want to send a HUGE Thank you to all who donated! From my kiddos to YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1576689382753,"projectUrl":"project/special-activities-for-a-super-special-g/4432861/","projectTitle":"Special Activities for a Super Special Group of Kiddos!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3079425_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566734641564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3079425"},{"teacherId":6618884,"projectId":8522419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom! When the boxes filled with fresh poster boards, pencils, crayons, markers, and erasers arrived, my 3rd graders were beyond thrilled. Their eyes completely lit up as we unboxed everything, and immediate chatter filled the room about all the creative ideas they couldn't wait to bring to life. Having brand-new, vibrant art and writing supplies made our classroom instantly feel welcoming, inspiring, and ready for a wonderful school year.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put these amazing materials to work for our kickoff project! My students used the colorful markers and crayons to design personalized \"All About Me\" poster boards, sharing their unique personalities, goals, and favorite things with their classmates. Having reliable pencils and plenty of erasers gave them the confidence to brainstorm, sketch, and edit their ideas without worrying about making mistakes. Seeing them so proudly present their finished posters to the class was a heartwarming moment that truly set a positive, encouraging tone for our learning community.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these supplies will continue to play a vital role in our daily routines and upcoming units. Our next step is using the poster supplies for collaborative science and social studies projects, where students will work in small groups to illustrate and present key concepts. Having access to quality materials allows my 3rd graders to fully express their creativity and take true pride in their work. We are so grateful for your kindness in making this dream environment a reality for us!","fullyFundedDate":1732314790024,"projectUrl":"project/beautifying-chicago/8522419/","projectTitle":"Beautifying Chicago","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6618884_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565565056221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6618884"},{"teacherId":10223333,"projectId":9649662,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources to support social-emotional learning during small groups, centers, and whole-group discussions. One meaningful moment was watching students work together while practicing turn-taking, sharing materials, and using their words to express feelings and ideas. The materials have created natural opportunities for students to problem-solve, build empathy, and learn how to navigate emotions in a safe and supportive environment.\r\nThe students were extremely excited and curious when they first saw the materials. Many expressed their feelings right away, saying how happy and eager they were to use them. This excitement helped students feel more comfortable, confident, and motivated, which led to positive interactions and stronger peer connections.\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources to strengthen key social-emotional skills such as self-regulation, cooperation, and emotional expression. We will incorporate them into lessons that focus on identifying feelings, managing emotions, and building positive relationships with peers. 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