{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monarcas Academy","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5563666,"projectId":10084461,"letterContent":"When our package arrived, excitement filled our room. When I opened the box and held up the colorful brain teasers and treats, the room instantly exploded into cheers. One student asked, \"Are those really for us just for working hard?\" Seeing their faces light up made it clear right away that these weren't just simple supplies, they were tangible proof that people out there care about their success.\r\nHaving these rewards built immense momentum as we headed into our big unit, an independent research and writing project. Knowing that their consistency, daily attendance, and effort will be recognized with these new incentives gave them an extra spark of motivation to dive deep into their research, and stay focused.\r\nYour support showed my students that every small step forward is worth celebrating. Thank you for putting big smiles on their faces and helping us celebrate every little win!","fullyFundedDate":1777903761782,"projectUrl":"project/little-wins-big-smiles/10084461/","projectTitle":"Little Wins, Big Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5563666_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532404255495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestramartinez306"},{"teacherId":10492206,"projectId":10260600,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in preparing for the new school year.\r\nOne of the biggest ways this project has impacted our classroom is through the ability to print math worksheets in color. While color may seem like a small change, it makes a big difference for elementary students. Color helps students distinguish between different math concepts, identify patterns, follow multi-step directions, and organize their thinking more easily. The worksheets are easier to read, more engaging, and help students stay focused during instruction.I have also been able to create and print colorful classroom resources that my students will use throughout the year. One of my favorite projects has been designing and printing my own classroom alphabet display. Being able to customize materials to fit my students' needs and my classroom theme makes the learning environment more meaningful and engaging.My students are always excited to learn with bright, high-quality materials. These visual supports help all learners, especially those who benefit from color coding and clear organization, become more confident and independent.Thank you for investing in my students. Your generosity has provided resources that will make our classroom more engaging, organized, and welcoming, setting the stage for a successful school year.","fullyFundedDate":1777954522364,"projectUrl":"project/vibrant-visions-printing-student-succes/10260600/","projectTitle":"Vibrant Visions: Printing Student Success in Full Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10492206"},{"teacherId":4292591,"projectId":10132591,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project. Supplies arrived late in the school year, and due to construction in our school, we have not yet been able to set up and use these new tools. My students are looking forward to using the alternative work station, with the standing desk, to experience the movement that supports their ability to focus as they work. The sensory tools will be a very welcome addition to the work station area and my students look forward to seeing which tools best help them self regulate to focus on their work. Please know that your generosity is appreciated and will definitely enrich our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1774275205970,"projectUrl":"project/therapy-supplies-to-support-student-lear/10132591/","projectTitle":"Therapy Supplies to Support Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4292591"},{"teacherId":4353574,"projectId":10106763,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Wellness Warriors project! Because of your generosity, our students now have the resources that help give students access to activities that promote emotional well-being, and foster positive relationships.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of each session, students participate in brief mindfulness exercises that help them focus and prepare for learning. We have seen improvements in participation, students' ability to express their feelings appropriately and peer-to-peer interactions. \r\n\r\nYour investment has created meaningful opportunities for growth beyond academics. Thank you for helping our students build skills that will benefit them for years to come including feeling supported as they learn to become more empowered!","fullyFundedDate":1773421082986,"projectUrl":"project/the-wellness-warriors-resource-station/10106763/","projectTitle":"The \"Wellness Warriors\" Resource Station: Student-Created Support for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4353574"},{"teacherId":127017,"projectId":10072976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! The arrival of the blank comic books and vibrant colorful pens sparked a wave of excitement in our fourth-grade classroom. Because of your support, reading and writing in our room transformed into a bustling, collaborative workshop. My students weren't just quietly turning pages; they were huddled together in groups, eagerly reading mentor comics to analyze their structure, and then putting their heads together to collaboratively author and illustrate their own mini-comics.\r\n\r\nWhile many book lovers enjoy a story for its plot, we created unique texts that allowed us to dive deep into Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills. We used our lessons on kindness, empathy, and inclusion as the literal script for our comic books. Students had to learn the advanced skill of translating abstract emotions into concrete dialogue and visual action panels. Using the colorful pens, they practiced narrative sequencing, visual expression, and—most importantly—the art of collaboration, negotiating how to blend their different creative ideas into a single, unified story.\r\n\r\nThe impact on our students has been profound, especially for some of our more reserved learners and reluctant writers. The comic format removed the intimidation of a blank lined page, allowing these students to confidently step up as artistic leaders and storytellers within their groups. The absolute highlight of the project was when we took our finished mini-comics and shared them with other classmates across the school. Seeing the younger students light up while reading these peer-made stories created an immense sense of PRIDE in our fourth graders. You didn't just fund art supplies; you helped my students discover that they can use their reading and writing skills to build a kinder, more connected school community.","fullyFundedDate":1773866097305,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-chronicles-student-made-comics/10072976/","projectTitle":"Kindness Chronicles: Student Made Comics Serving Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fonseca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp127017_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690518303086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msefonseca"},{"teacherId":127017,"projectId":9975614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing math to life in our 4th-grade classroom! When the boxes of fraction strips arrived, my students' faces completely lit up. There is something truly magical about seeing a box of colorful, tactile materials and realizing they are for MATH CLASS!\r\n\r\nThis year we used these vibrant manipulatives to master the tricky concept of equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting fractions. Just yesterday during a partner exploration activity, I watched a student who usually struggles with abstract numbers slide a 1/2 tile next to two 1/4 tiles. Her eyes went wide as she blurted out, \"Wait, they're the exact same size!\" Seeing that \"aha!\" moment happen in real-time—purely because she had the physical resources to test her theories—was absolutely priceless. Because of you, my students are no longer just guessing on paper; they are physically building their mathematical confidence.\r\n\r\nAs we solidified our understanding of fractions, our next step was to use these strips to tackle adding and subtracting fractions. We transformed our classroom into a \"Fraction Bakery,\" where students will use their new tools to combine \"ingredients\" and solve real-world word problems. Thank you for giving my students the concrete tools they need to dive into these complex concepts with excitement. You have made a deeply meaningful impact on our learning community!","fullyFundedDate":1777651719268,"projectUrl":"project/i-knew-you-were-fractions-when-you-walke/9975614/","projectTitle":"I Knew You Were Fractions When You Walked In","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fonseca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp127017_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690518303086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msefonseca"},{"teacherId":8892309,"projectId":10193775,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly thoughtful donation of knitting and embroidery kits for our classroom. Your generosity has provided my students with a wonderful opportunity to step outside the traditional four walls of the classroom and engage their creativity while fully enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the outdoors. Watching them immerse themselves in learning these traditional fiber arts while sitting together in the fresh air has been truly inspiring; it has not only fostered a peaceful, focused environment but has also sparked beautiful conversations and teamwork among the students. These kits have given them a meaningful, tactile outlet to develop patience and fine motor skills in a serene natural setting, and we are profoundly grateful for the positive impact your support has made on their well-being and creative growth.","fullyFundedDate":1778003852772,"projectUrl":"project/natures-workshop-knitting-embroiderin/10193775/","projectTitle":"Nature’s Workshop: Knitting, Embroidering, and Enoying Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura Sierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8892309_orig.jpg?crop=966,966,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670516572691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-sierra-lbs1"},{"teacherId":9844268,"projectId":10228102,"letterContent":"I am absolutely thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom! Because of your support, our project to get my students moving with fun, active materials is officially a reality, and the energy in our room has completely transformed.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the new materials—especially the music, bubbles, balls, and group games—felt like a holiday. The kids could hardly contain their excitement, and we put the items to use immediately.\r\n\r\nHere is a glimpse of how your gifts are changing our daily routines:\r\n\r\nBubble Magic: The bubbles have been an absolute game-changer for my students, especially for quick sensory breaks and tracking activities. Watching the kids laugh, jump, and pop bubbles together has brought so much pure joy into our space.\r\n\r\nBalls and Cooperative Games: The balls and new games have given our recess and indoor movement times structure and purpose. Students who used to sit on the sidelines are now actively participating, practicing their gross motor skills, and learning how to take turns and play as a team.\r\n\r\nThis project was about so much more than just \"playing.\" By giving my students these tools, you have helped them improve their focus, build their physical coordination, and learn crucial social-emotional skills like sharing and collaboration. When my kids move, their brains turn on, and they come back to their academic work ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the importance of play, movement, and joy in education. You didn't just fund materials; you invested in the health, happiness, and success of my students. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1779475723326,"projectUrl":"project/moving-and-grooving-bringing-learning-u/10228102/","projectTitle":"Moving and Grooving: Bringing Learning Under the Sun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zimmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9844268_orig.jpg?crop=80,80,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732154875620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9844268"},{"teacherId":10404914,"projectId":10094483,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generosity in funding this project! My students are absolutely thrilled with their new seating options in the small group table area. In fact, these stools have quickly become the most popular spots in the classroom; students constantly ask to work there during independent task time. It has transformed that corner of our room into an area where students are genuinely excited to sit down and learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the classroom was buzzing with excitement. The students were eager to see what was inside that they insisted on posing for pictures in front of the boxes (picture submitted)! They even volunteered to help assemble the furniture just so they could start using it faster. \r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and creating a space where students feel comfortable and motivated to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1777649260523,"projectUrl":"project/sit-learn-grow/10094483/","projectTitle":"Sit, Learn, Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10404914_orig.png?crop=996,996,x0,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777298242622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fervillada"},{"teacherId":2870302,"projectId":10257849,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our project, \"Clean Air.\" Because of your kindness, our classroom is now fully stocked with the air freshener, soap, and paper towels we needed to create a truly welcoming and sanitary space for learning.\r\n\r\nI always tell my students that as long as they show up ready to learn, I will do everything in my power to provide a comfortable, clean, and safe environment for them. Thanks to you, I have been able to keep that promise.\r\n\r\nThe Impact in Our Classroom\r\nThe impact of these simple everyday essentials has been profound:\r\n\r\nA Welcoming Atmosphere: Walking into a classroom that smells fresh and clean instantly sets a positive, calm tone for the day. It helps the students focus, feel comfortable, and embrace their lessons a little better.\r\n\r\nShared Responsibility: Keeping our hands and workspaces clean with the new soap and paper towels has become a routine that everyone takes part in. It has instilled a sense of pride and shared community in our room.\r\n\r\nRemoving Barriers: My ultimate goal is to make sure every student knows their presence is what matters most to me. Having these supplies on hand means they never have to worry about the basics—they can just focus on being present and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done so much more than just provide supplies; it has shown my students that a community of people care about their well-being and education. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1779105503765,"projectUrl":"project/clean-air/10257849/","projectTitle":"Clean Air","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mikos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2870302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777936304092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmikos"},{"teacherId":2870302,"projectId":9985768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom project, \"Saucer Chairs for Enhanced Comfort While Reading in the New Year!\" Because of your kindness, our students will head into the new year with a vibrant, flexible, and deeply inviting reading environment. Your support is making a direct and lasting impact on their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nBefore these chairs arrived, traditional seating often meant fidgeting, physical discomfort, and distraction during independent reading time. Thanks to you, our students now have access to comfortable, ergonomically supportive saucer chairs that completely change the dynamic of our room.\r\n\r\nHere is a glimpse of how your donation is already transforming our classroom:\r\n\r\nBoosted Focus & Engagement: With superior cushioning and support, students are no longer constantly shifting to get comfortable. Instead, they are diving deeper into their books and staying focused for longer stretches of time.\r\n\r\nA Positive, Stimulating Atmosphere: The unique and inviting design of the saucer chairs has created a space where students actually want to curl up with a good book. It has made reading feel like a special event rather than a chore.\r\n\r\nAdaptable & Collaborative Learning: The lightweight, flexible design of these chairs allows us to easily reconfigure our room. Whether students are reading independently or gathered for a collaborative group discussion, our new seating supports fluid teamwork and interaction.\r\n\r\nBy addressing physical discomfort and creating a visually appealing space, you have helped minimize distractions and maximize joy in our classroom. This enhanced comfort is already translating into better focus, active participation, and a stronger love for learning.\r\n\r\nWe are profoundly grateful for your investment in our students' comfort, academic performance, and future. Thank you for ring-ing in the new year with such incredible generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1777954525733,"projectUrl":"project/saucer-chairs-for-enhanced-comfort-while/9985768/","projectTitle":"Saucer Chairs for Enhanced Comfort While Reading in New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mikos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2870302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777936304092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmikos"},{"teacherId":2870302,"projectId":10257551,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart—and from a classroom full of incredibly bright fifth graders—thank you so much for your generous donation to our project, \"It's Ink-tastic to Print in Color!\" Your support means the world to us.\r\n\r\nMy fifth graders have truly exquisite minds. They are resilient, creative, and always ready to tackle any learning challenge thrown their way. However, navigating daily lessons without a working classroom printer was becoming a real hurdle. Thanks to you, that hurdle is gone!\r\n\r\nYour donation is doing so much more than just filling ink cartridges; it is completely transforming our daily learning environment. Because of your generosity, we are now able to:\r\n\r\nTake a much-needed screen break: My students can step away from their devices and experience the tactile joy of holding a physical worksheet and writing on paper again.\r\n\r\nAccess on-the-spot differentiation: With a fully stocked printer, I can instantly adapt lessons and print extensions to meet students exactly where they are in their learning journeys.\r\n\r\nEngage with vibrant visuals: Colorful, eye-catching instructional resources and curricular worksheets are now a reality, making tough concepts much easier (and more fun!) to grasp.\r\n\r\nThis ink gives our classroom the flexibility and creativity we so desperately needed to support our in-person learning every single day. 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