{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ray St Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies","outOfStateSupporters":11.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10405656,"projectId":10164768,"letterContent":"I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation to our first grade classroom! Your kindness and willingness to support my students means more than you know. Donations like yours make such a positive difference in our classroom and help us create an environment where students can learn, grow, and have fun each day.\r\n\r\nThe center games you donated will be such a wonderful addition to our classroom! In first grade, learning does not always have to happen with a pencil and worksheet. Some of the most meaningful learning happens when children are given opportunities to play, explore, communicate, and work together. These games will allow our students to practice important academic skills while also developing social skills such as taking turns, sharing, listening, problem-solving, and encouraging one another.","fullyFundedDate":1778350099153,"projectUrl":"project/the-centers-of-education/10164768/","projectTitle":"The Center(s) of Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pascua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10405656_orig.png?crop=369,369,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768486942780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405656"},{"teacherId":10173762,"projectId":10261012,"letterContent":"We are just getting back into the swing of things in the library this year. Our new seat sacks were one of the first things our Mudbugs noticed when they walked into the library! One student observed \"Cool! Now we have a place for our books while we write on our tables.\" Mission accomplished!\r\nI love that the seat sacks make our library more convenient for our students. We recite our school motto daily. Part of that motto states: Be a problem solver. Our seat sacks help our students do just that. Our Mudbug family can't say enough how thankful we are that you chose to help us with our project.","fullyFundedDate":1778095102203,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-/10261012/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything . . .","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10173762_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777933025214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10173762"},{"teacherId":10305263,"projectId":10136466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your donation of a smiley face classroom rug, treasure box prizes, pencils, erasers, and stickers has made such a positive impact on my students and our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe smiley face rug has quickly become one of our favorite spaces in the classroom. It gives my students a bright, welcoming place to gather for morning meetings, read-alouds, class discussions, and learning activities. Having a special place where we can come together has helped create a sense of belonging and has made our classroom feel like a warm and inviting place where every student is valued.\r\n\r\nThe pencils and erasers may seem like small things, but they are incredibly important to our students. They are used every single day for writing, math, completing assignments, and practicing new skills. Having these supplies readily available means that students can focus on learning instead of worrying about whether they have the materials they need.\r\n\r\nThe treasure box prizes and stickers have been especially meaningful as we celebrate student effort, kindness, perseverance, and positive choices. My students love having something to work toward, and these small rewards provide encouragement and motivation when they are working hard or trying something new. More importantly, they help reinforce the idea that their effort, growth, and positive actions are noticed and appreciated.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided much more than classroom supplies. You have helped create a classroom where students feel encouraged, celebrated, and excited to learn. Every pencil used, sticker earned, prize chosen, and moment spent together on our rug is a reminder to my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a happier, more positive, and supportive place to learn. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1777490658072,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-helpful-and-rewarding/10136466/","projectTitle":"Cozy, Helpful, and Rewarding!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooke Lovell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305263"},{"teacherId":6931435,"projectId":10286233,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! We use the curtains to block out the harsh sunlight, which previously caused reflections on our Promethean board and Chromebooks. The curtains also help insulate the classroom, keeping it cooler in the afternoons. They also help set a calm tone for our transitions and assessment time.\r\n\r\nWhen the students walked into the classroom, they loved the curtains! The beautiful blue color ties in with the other colors that are in the classroom. They also do not complain about the sunlight like they used to do.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate all that you did for us!","fullyFundedDate":1778692236203,"projectUrl":"project/curtains-curtains-curtains/10286233/","projectTitle":"Curtains, Curtains, Curtains!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Couvillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6931435"},{"teacherId":6931435,"projectId":10204946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! My students and I love your new classroom thanks to your generosity! We use the rug to define distinct learning zones, such as small groups and science experiment. The baskets help keep our classroom organized. It promotes independence and share responsibility in keeping our room tidy. The decorative lanterns have turned our bare classroom into a welcome, home-like community space where all students feel safe, valued and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen students walked into the classroom for the first time, their eyes lit up with excitement! My former students even come back to the room and comment on how great it looks! So thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778092060618,"projectUrl":"project/couvillon-cozy-classroom/10204946/","projectTitle":"Couvillon Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Couvillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6931435"},{"teacherId":935618,"projectId":10210827,"letterContent":"Walking into my classroom this school year and seeing my brand new tables was such a great feeling! Having four awesome new tables that all match really put the finishing touch on the room and pulled our classroom together. The students love the them as well. They have been doing a great job keeping them clean in hopes that the desk fairy will visit and leave them a magical treat! The tables have also helped with the flow of our room. It keeps traffic flowing in the room when we are lining up. When we take gallery walks to look at our classmates' work, there are no traffic jams since the tables are all the same shape. It might seem simple, but it means a lot in a kindergarten classroom!\r\n\r\nI am so thankful for your generosity and getting these awesome new tables for us!","fullyFundedDate":1778026164821,"projectUrl":"project/matching-tables-for-collaboration/10210827/","projectTitle":"Matching Tables for Collaboration","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":10173762,"projectId":9955498,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping bring new dry-erase tables to our library! Your generosity has given our students a fun, flexible, and exciting new way to learn together. These tables are the perfect size for our library space, and our students have already found SO many ways to use them!\r\nOur students use the tables during library lessons, book discussions, collaborative assignments, and research activities. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together after reading a book. They gathered around the tables and filled them with questions, important details, predictions, and ideas about the stories we read. Students were able to easily share their thinking, add to a classmate's idea, and make connections as they worked. Instead of simply talking about what they were learning, they could literally see their ideas come to life right in front of them!\r\nThe students' reactions when they first saw the tables were priceless! They were immediately excited to try them out. As soon as they realized they could write directly on the tables, they wanted to start brainstorming and sharing ideas. The tables quickly became a place where students could work together, be creative, and have fun while learning. It was wonderful to see their excitement over something that will have such a lasting impact on our library lessons.\r\nRight now, we are continuing to build our reading, discussion, and research skills. Students will use the tables to work in small groups, discuss books, record evidence from what they read, ask questions, and organize their ideas before sharing with others. As we move into new books and projects, these tables will continue to give students the space they need to collaborate and make their thinking visible.\r\nYour donation has done so much more than provide new tables—it has created new opportunities for our students to work together, think creatively, and become more confident readers and learners. Also, the tables are helping to give our library space a much-needed face lift, allowing us to move around the space more comfortably. Every time a student gathers around one of these tables to share an idea, write down a thought, or collaborate with a friend, we will be reminded of your kindness and generosity.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in our library! All of our Mudbugs are incredibly grateful for your support. You have helped make our library an even more welcoming, interactive, and exciting place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1772460213630,"projectUrl":"project/write-on/9955498/","projectTitle":"Write On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10173762_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777933025214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10173762"},{"teacherId":10178201,"projectId":9597966,"letterContent":"My students were able to March in a MARDI GRAS PARADE called the Krewe of Kuties. For pictures and videos you can look up the facebook page! Your generous donations helped make this possible.\r\n\r\nThis year, we are going to be marching in two parades, Gretna Christmas Parade and the Krewe of Kuties. We will also be playing for school sponsored events and potentially other community events. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support as we grow this amazing program of ELEMENTARY 2nd-5th Grade Marching Mudbugs! \r\n\r\nlittle feet... BIG BEAT!","fullyFundedDate":1756867560434,"projectUrl":"project/marching-to-our-own-beat/9597966/","projectTitle":"Marching to Our Own Beat","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jimmy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178201"},{"teacherId":308066,"projectId":9934002,"letterContent":"Thank you! Our construction was completed over the summer - and we have officially begun setting up our sensory room. We have the perfect space for students who need a moment to calm down or self-regulate - and thanks to your generosity it is equipped with amazing sensory items. In fact, we have so many materials that we have a closet with additional supplies so we can rotate materials in the space. Before school started, one of the occupational therapists in the district heard of our space and asked to come see it. She was thrilled with the materials that we had - and was going to recommend some of them to her other schools. \r\n\r\nI know many of you donated for Alex's Angel Day - and I am so grateful that we were able to provide resources where I teach that Alex could have also benefitted from. It is like a little part of him is on this campus with me. It is also right across the hall from my room, so I am able to visit often - and see the kids entering and exiting. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us create an amazing space on our campus for our students who need it!","fullyFundedDate":1772235702860,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-room/9934002/","projectTitle":"Sensory Room","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":10319477,"letterContent":"Thank you! I am so excited about my new space. The pops of yellow add a much needed dab of brightness and joy to my room. I have comfy areas for both students students to work and teachers to collaborate. I am so blessed to move into the building that has been under construction for years and to have new furniture to go with the fresh paint and new floors. Thank you for helping me to create a beautiful environment for my school community! I appreciate your support and am ready to welcome the 26-27 school year!","fullyFundedDate":1781549865035,"projectUrl":"project/a-storybook-year/10319477/","projectTitle":"A Storybook Year","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":10243235,"letterContent":"Thank you! I am so excited about my new space. The pops of yellow add a much needed dab of brightness and joy to my room. I have comfy areas for both students students to work and teachers to collaborate. I am so blessed to move into the building that has been under construction for years and to have new furniture to go with the fresh paint and new floors. Thank you for helping me to create a beautiful environment for my school community! I appreciate your support and am ready to welcome the 26-27 school year!","fullyFundedDate":1778637980044,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-work-space/10243235/","projectTitle":"Small Group Work Space","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":10211331,"letterContent":"Thank you! I am so excited about my new space. The pops of yellow add a much needed dab of brightness and joy to my room. I have comfy areas for both students students to work and teachers to collaborate. I am so blessed to move into the building that has been under construction for years and to have new furniture to go with the fresh paint and new floors. Thank you for helping me to create a beautiful environment for my school community! 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