{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ray St Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies","outOfStateSupporters":10.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10171507,"projectId":9815142,"letterContent":"My students are extremely thankful that they are now able to have a comfortable area while reading during small groups in class. I am so proud of the area that we have created because is one that is feels homey & welcome. When I was able to set up my class that morning all of the kids were so excited to be able to utilize the new materials. \r\n\r\nI am so proud as their teacher that I was able to get some amazing donors so that my students can have such cool things for our classroom. Thank you again for the generosity you all have provided to us, we will always be thankful & appreciate everything so much.","fullyFundedDate":1764748244594,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-comfort/9815142/","projectTitle":"Reading in Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez Roque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171507"},{"teacherId":935618,"projectId":9812467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my project that allowed me to get these fabulous new tables for my classroom! They look fabulous in the room and really brighten up the space. The students were so excited to see them when they were delivered! They couldn't wait to sit and work at them. I am hoping to get a few more to complete the new look of my classroom. The students love how colorful they are and enjoy cleaning them every afternoon. They told me that they want to keep them looking clean and fresh! Thanks again for supporting our class!","fullyFundedDate":1761927798912,"projectUrl":"project/lets-turn-the-tables-part-2/9812467/","projectTitle":"Let's Turn the Tables - Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeBlanc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp935618_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756955369023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/935618"},{"teacherId":935618,"projectId":9804709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my project that allowed me to get these fabulous new tables for my classroom! They look fabulous in the room and really brighten up the space. The students were so excited to see them when they were delivered! They couldn't wait to sit and work at them. I am hoping to get a few more to complete the new look of my classroom. The students love how colorful they are and enjoy cleaning them every afternoon. They told me that they want to keep them looking clean and fresh! Thanks again for supporting our class!","fullyFundedDate":1761920041671,"projectUrl":"project/lets-turn-the-tables/9804709/","projectTitle":"Let's Turn The Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeBlanc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp935618_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756955369023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/935618"},{"teacherId":10349931,"projectId":9933441,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom received the 6 new tables (3 set up, 3 more will be set up in March--we were waiting on table legs!), and the impact has been absolutely incredible.\r\n\r\nBefore these tables arrived, our learning environment felt cramped and rigid. Now, the layout of our room has been completely transformed. These tables have opened up extra space in our classroom, allowing the students to move around comfortably, collaborate easily on group projects, and spread out their materials without bumping elbows.\r\n\r\nThe change in the students' attitudes has been just as amazing as the physical transformation of the room. My 5th graders are genuinely excited to come to class every single day just so they can sit at their beautiful new tables. Having a modern, spacious, and comfortable place to work makes them feel valued and ready to learn.\r\n\r\n\"It is incredibly moving to see how a physical change in the classroom can spark such a joyful eagerness to learn.\"\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their education. Your generosity has not only given us furniture, but it has also given us a classroom environment where 5th graders can truly thrive. We appreciate you more than words can say!","fullyFundedDate":1764797869117,"projectUrl":"project/tables-for-our-new-room-part-2/9933441/","projectTitle":"Tables for Our New Room (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349931"},{"teacherId":308066,"projectId":9835590,"letterContent":"Thank you! These materials were dispersed around the school - with some landing in classrooms and others landing in the front office. These materials are providing students with individualized ways to learn in class - with some having a balance board under their desks and others having wobble cushions added to their chairs. Some students have fidget objects in their desks, and they use them while they are working. These items are providing students opportunities to channel their extra energy while remaining in the classroom to learn. \r\n Adding LSD boards to classrooms provide ways for our students to collaborate - and also helps make writing feel \"fun\" and less of a chore. \r\n Finally, we have placed items in the principal's office to reward students - and also provide a space to regroup and refocus energy when needed.\r\n These small changes are allowing our students to be more focused - and we are seeing the results in our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1761917905343,"projectUrl":"project/too-fidgety-to-focus/9835590/","projectTitle":"Too Fidgety to Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vedros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp308066_orig.jpg?crop=1061,1061,x0,y226&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757103572897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/traci-vedros"},{"teacherId":308066,"projectId":9835643,"letterContent":"Thank you! These materials were dispersed around the school - with some landing in classrooms and others landing in the front office. These materials are providing students with individualized ways to learn in class - with some having a balance board under their desks and others having wobble cushions added to their chairs. Some students have fidget objects in their desks, and they use them while they are working. These items are providing students opportunities to channel their extra energy while remaining in the classroom to learn. \r\n Adding LSD boards to classrooms provide ways for our students to collaborate - and also helps make writing feel \"fun\" and less of a chore. \r\n Finally, we have placed items in the principal's office to reward students - and also provide a space to regroup and refocus energy when needed.\r\n These small changes are allowing our students to be more focused - and we are seeing the results in our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1761917904143,"projectUrl":"project/too-fidgety-to-focus-part-2/9835643/","projectTitle":"Too Fidgety to Focus, Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vedros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp308066_orig.jpg?crop=1061,1061,x0,y226&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757103572897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/traci-vedros"},{"teacherId":10349931,"projectId":9894514,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom received the 6 new tables (3 set up, 3 more will be set up in March--we were waiting on table legs!), and the impact has been absolutely incredible.\r\n\r\nBefore these tables arrived, our learning environment felt cramped and rigid. Now, the layout of our room has been completely transformed. These tables have opened up extra space in our classroom, allowing the students to move around comfortably, collaborate easily on group projects, and spread out their materials without bumping elbows.\r\n\r\nThe change in the students' attitudes has been just as amazing as the physical transformation of the room. My 5th graders are genuinely excited to come to class every single day just so they can sit at their beautiful new tables. Having a modern, spacious, and comfortable place to work makes them feel valued and ready to learn.\r\n\r\n\"It is incredibly moving to see how a physical change in the classroom can spark such a joyful eagerness to learn.\"\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their education. Your generosity has not only given us furniture, but it has also given us a classroom environment where 5th graders can truly thrive. We appreciate you more than words can say!","fullyFundedDate":1764701302991,"projectUrl":"project/tables-for-our-new-space/9894514/","projectTitle":"Tables for Our New Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349931"},{"teacherId":7959686,"projectId":9937532,"letterContent":"I just wanted to reach out and thank everyone for donating to our project so that we could get a printer and ink for our classroom. Your generosity and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Having a printer in the classroom is very helpful and it saves me from having to use my personal ink and printer at home. Since we don't have enough workbooks to give every student, I can print the worksheets we need and print them on the copier so that each student has their own copy. The printer also comes in handy when I need to print the students' work or give them","fullyFundedDate":1764687462944,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer/9937532/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Begault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7959686"},{"teacherId":10270144,"projectId":9731515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our counseling program. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to valuable resources that are helping them grow socially, emotionally, and academically.\r\nWe are already using the new materials during small group counseling sessions and individual meetings. Recently, during a social skills group, students used the new tools to role-play real-life scenarios about handling big emotions and solving conflicts peacefully. One student proudly shared, \"I know what to do next time instead of getting upset.\" Moments like that remind me how powerful the right resources can be.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! They immediately wanted to explore everything. Some students who are typically quiet were eager to participate and try the new activities. The fresh, engaging resources made our counseling space feel even more welcoming and safe.\r\nThank you for believing in their potential and supporting their well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1761919658245,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-recharge-and-refocus/9731515/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Recharge and Refocus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalobos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10270144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759448967143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10270144"},{"teacherId":10171656,"projectId":9744805,"letterContent":"Thank you for the much appreciated donation toward the Finch arena. It pairs nicely with our BirdBrain Finch 2.0 robots. \r\nThis arena has made a safe place for my students and the Finch 2.0 robots. The raised walls of the arena will keep the Finch 2.0 robots within an enclosed area, while my students are executing their coding activities. No student will step into the arena which will eliminate the chance of anyone slipping on a Finch. The clean arena will also prolong the life of these robots by preventing debris from collecting within the wheels of the Finches. The Finch arena is easy to assemble and to store, which is a big plus since I share my room with another teacher.\r\nIf the arena is set up in the classroom when the students walk in the room, their eyes light up because they know it will be a coding day. They have used the arena while coding the robots to move around in different directions, to draw various shapes, and to execute numerous other coding activities. \r\nYour generous support will allow my gifted students to enjoy real-life S.T.E.M. lessons for many years.","fullyFundedDate":1758852874407,"projectUrl":"project/part-2-coding-off-the-screen-and-into/9744805/","projectTitle":"(Part 2) Coding off the Screen and Into the World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171656"},{"teacherId":6931435,"projectId":9716210,"letterContent":"My students and I are utilizing these resources almost daily! We create anchor charts or references to assist us in our learning. The paper almost fosters independence for the students. Anchor charts empower students to problem-solve on their own. When a student gets stuck during independent work, they can refer to the chart for strategies or steps rather than waiting for teacher assistance.\r\n\r\nUtilizing different colors allows students to collaborate and add on thoughts. Using vibrant markers to co-create charts with students makes their collective reasoning and \"math talk\" visible. This process fosters a sense of ownership, as students see their own ideas and language reflected on the walls.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758823756210,"projectUrl":"project/further-scientific-understanding/9716210/","projectTitle":"Further Scientific Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Couvillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6931435"},{"teacherId":10307449,"projectId":9814257,"letterContent":"I requested this color printer so that I could print certificates in color, but I did not expect this color printer to bring new life to my classroom. Students have been excited to receive beautiful certificates, but they have also enjoyed many other things like games and prizes printed in color. I recently printed little tags for their bell necklaces on Polar Express Day. They played a roll, add, and cover game printed on cardstock in color. \r\nThank you so much for this wonderful gift. Color makes EVERYTHING special!","fullyFundedDate":1760655066235,"projectUrl":"project/certificates-for-achievements/9814257/","projectTitle":"Certificates for Achievements","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marquette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10307449"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_97632","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":355,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":89.9,"schoolId":97632,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ray St Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ray St Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/louisiana/jefferson-parish-schools/marrero-academy-advanced-studies/97632"}