{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Claremont School 307","outOfStateSupporters":49.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10229490,"projectId":9659991,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nI would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your generosity and kindness in helping us receive a printer for our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my students, and we are truly thankful for your willingness to invest in their education.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable printer in the classroom has greatly improved the way I deliver lessons and provide materials to my students. Before receiving this resource, preparing printed worksheets, reading materials, and visual aids was often challenging and time-consuming. Now, I am able to provide clear, organized, and engaging learning materials that help my students better understand each lesson. This has allowed us to use our classroom time more effectively and focus on what truly matters—learning and growth.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided us with a piece of equipment, but it has also created new opportunities for creativity and participation. Students are now able to receive personalized worksheets, printed project guidelines, and colorful learning materials that support different learning styles. Whether it is reading comprehension exercises, math practice sheets, or classroom announcements, the printer helps ensure that every student has equal access to the resources they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nIn addition, this printer has helped us stay organized and efficient. I am now able to prepare assessments, homework, and classroom displays more quickly, which allows me to dedicate more time to teaching and supporting my students individually. This has positively impacted the classroom environment by making lessons smoother, more engaging, and better structured.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has shown my students that there are people beyond our classroom who truly care about their education and future. Knowing that generous donors believe in them motivates my students to work harder, stay focused, and appreciate the value of education. It has also given me the opportunity to talk with them about kindness, community, and the importance of helping others when we can.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you for believing in our project and for making this possible. Your contribution has created a lasting impact that goes far beyond a single school year. The printer will continue to support many groups of students in the years to come, helping them learn, grow, and achieve their goals.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and your commitment to supporting teachers and students. Your kindness inspires us every day, and we will continue to make the most of the resources you have provided. Thank you for being a part of our classroom journey and for helping us create a better learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nObrien Brizo\r\nClaremont School 307","fullyFundedDate":1766691504659,"projectUrl":"project/printer-for-instructional-materials/9659991/","projectTitle":"Printer for Instructional Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brizo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229490_orig.jpg?crop=391,391,x46,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759163125363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229490"},{"teacherId":8429948,"projectId":9730521,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the water hose, galvanized garden staples, and vegetable seeds to our classroom garden. Your support is helping us bring learning to life in the most meaningful way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are able to actively engage in hands-on experiences planting, nurturing, and growing their own vegetables. The water hose ensures our plants are well cared for, the staples help us build and maintain our garden space, and the seeds give our students the opportunity to witness the full cycle of growth.\r\n\r\nThese resources are more than just materials—they are tools that teach responsibility, patience, teamwork, and independence. For my students, especially those in special education, these experiences build essential life skills that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in our students. You are making a lasting difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768244358564,"projectUrl":"project/plant-water-harvest-our-spring-garden/9730521/","projectTitle":"Plant, Water, Harvest: Our Spring Garden Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colonia-Sierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8429948_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681441937957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8429948"},{"teacherId":8429948,"projectId":9730235,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations, this really means a lot so much to us. Thank you so much for your generous donation of the garden raised bed. Your support means the world to our students. Because of you, our special education students—including wheelchair-bound, mobile, and nonverbal learners—will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on, real-life learning experiences. This raised bed will help our students grow plants, build independence, and develop important life and transition skills. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1762540724061,"projectUrl":"project/guardians-of-growth-land-guard-raised/9730235/","projectTitle":"“Guardians of Growth: Land Guard Raised Bed\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colonia-Sierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8429948_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681441937957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8429948"},{"teacherId":9710287,"projectId":9687076,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now learning science in a hands-on, meaningful way every single day. We are using the new physical science kits during our small-group activity rotations, where students work together to explore concepts like force, motion, and matter through real experiments.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during our lesson on motion. Students used the lab materials to test how different surfaces affect how far an object travels. They made predictions, tested their ideas, and excitedly recorded results.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to experience science in such an engaging and empowering way. Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762265355713,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-labs-for-learners/9687076/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science Labs for Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. San Jose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9710287_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724872842173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9710287"},{"teacherId":9710287,"projectId":9486357,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your support has brought the STEM Science Lab to life for my students.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on manipulatives we received are perfect for our small group activities, making complex science accessible and enjoyable for every learner. We are already using the kits to turn abstract concepts into concrete, tactile experiences.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe moment the bright new materials like the Force arrived, my students were fully engaged. They were instantly drawn to materials like pushing, blowing and sliding the car, showing their eagerness to investigate and discover.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these tools in our small groups to explore the properties of matter. Our goal is to empower every student to ask \"Why?\" and use these manipulatives to find the answers.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the gift of independence and discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1757518166088,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-for-special-learners/9486357/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. San Jose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9710287_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724872842173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9710287"},{"teacherId":8429948,"projectId":9354110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of handbag tool organizers, counters, and ten-frame manipulatives! These wonderful materials have brought so much structure, engagement, and excitement to our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher of both verbal and nonverbal students, organization and accessibility are everything. The handbag tool organizers now serve as mobile learning kits—each filled with essential manipulatives that my students can easily carry to their workstations or small-group tables. This independence has empowered even my nonverbal learners to participate actively without waiting for constant prompting or material setup.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, my students' faces lit up with curiosity and joy. One student eagerly pointed and used his device to say, \"Mine!\" Another student clapped with excitement as we opened each colorful organizer. The joy was contagious—it felt like a mini celebration of learning!\r\n\r\nWe've already used the counters and ten frames to explore addition, subtraction, and number combinations in hands-on ways that make abstract math visible and tactile. During one activity, students practiced building numbers up to ten using the frames, and even my nonverbal learners could show understanding by matching or pointing to their answers. The manipulatives have also become a great sensory and communication tool—students now engage longer, stay focused, and demonstrate increased confidence during lessons.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include integrating these tools into daily math rotations and real-life counting projects—such as sorting classroom items, graphing our favorite snacks, and practicing addition with visuals that connect to everyday experiences. These materials are now a core part of our learning environment, helping bridge the communication gap and giving every student—verbal or not—a way to show what they know.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our classroom. Your kindness has truly made learning more hands-on, inclusive, and joyful for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757967218154,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-minds-with-math-and-more/9354110/","projectTitle":"Empowering Minds with Math and More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colonia-Sierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8429948_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681441937957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8429948"},{"teacherId":9311509,"projectId":9305415,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has an iPad for the school store, and it has already made a big difference for my students. The iPad allows students to manage sales, track inventory, and practice money-handling skills digitally, giving them hands-on experience in running a small business. It also helps students learn to navigate technology safely and confidently, which is an essential skill both in school and in everyday life.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is being able to interact directly with the iPad during store activities—they love scanning items, inputting prices, and seeing their work reflected in real time. Students who were previously hesitant about using technology have especially warmed to the iPad. With its touch interface and intuitive apps, they can participate fully and independently, gaining confidence and pride in their contributions to the school store.\r\n\r\nOverall, the iPad has made learning more interactive, practical, and fun, while helping students build skills that will support them in future educational and vocational settings.","fullyFundedDate":1746787218925,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning-through-ipad/9305415/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning Through iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Betina Agatha Lipa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9311509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696651489795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9311509"},{"teacherId":9311509,"projectId":9305660,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a mouse, a DJI gimbal, and an external monitor—and these tools have already transformed how my students learn. The new technology allows students to explore digital creativity in ways that weren't possible before. For example, the gimbal helps them make smooth, professional-quality videos for projects, while the external monitor gives them more screen space to work collaboratively and stay organized. The mouse makes navigating software easier for students who need more precise control, allowing them to fully engage with digital lessons.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is seeing their projects come to life on a bigger screen and with higher-quality video. They love filming and editing content, experimenting with angles, and watching their ideas turn into polished presentations. Some students who previously struggled with technology have especially warmed to these new tools. The external monitor and mouse help them work more independently, while the gimbal inspires creativity and confidence—they are proud to showcase their work to the class.\r\n\r\nOverall, these new resources have made learning more interactive, engaging, and meaningful. Students are more motivated, collaborative, and confident in using technology to express their ideas.","fullyFundedDate":1752357349319,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-with-essential-techno/9305660/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning With Essential Technology Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Betina Agatha Lipa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9311509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696651489795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9311509"},{"teacherId":9311509,"projectId":9315455,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our class now has a button maker—and it has already made a huge difference! The first time my students saw it, they were buzzing with excitement and couldn't wait to try it out. We started by designing simple buttons with their names and classroom jobs, which gave them a real sense of ownership and pride.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've expanded into creating buttons for our school store and work-based learning projects. For example, students have been designing \"thank you\" buttons to give to staff and peers, practicing both creativity and social skills. Every step—from choosing the design, pressing the button, and seeing the finished product—helps them build fine motor skills, follow multi-step directions, and gain confidence.\r\n\r\nOur next goal is to use the button maker for community and vocational projects. Students will create custom buttons to sell in the school store, giving them hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, money handling, and customer service. What started as a fun new tool has quickly become a pathway for real-world learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us turn a simple resource into meaningful learning moments that my students look forward to every week!","fullyFundedDate":1752844959999,"projectUrl":"project/buttons-that-speak-student-made-pins-fo/9315455/","projectTitle":"Buttons That Speak: Student-Made Pins for Expression and Entrepreneurship","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Betina Agatha Lipa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9311509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696651489795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9311509"},{"teacherId":8429948,"projectId":9058464,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your kindness has brought more than just a tool—it has provided us with opportunities to enrich learning, spark creativity, and foster wellness among our students.\r\n\r\nIn instruction, the Cricut has quickly become a powerful resource. We are now able to create customized visual supports, interactive learning materials, and hands-on manipulatives that meet the diverse needs of all learners. For students who benefit from visual cues, tactile aids, and differentiated activities, the Cricut allows us to personalize resources in ways that directly support their growth, engagement, and independence.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, this tool has also made a tremendous impact on student wellness. The process of designing and creating with the Cricut fosters self-expression, builds fine-motor skills, and gives students a sense of pride as they see their ideas come to life. Whether making positive affirmation posters, personalized classroom décor, or wellness journals, students are able to connect learning with creativity and joy. These projects not only support their social-emotional development but also create a calming, therapeutic space where every student feels valued.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than a machine—you have given my students a pathway to explore, create, and thrive both academically and emotionally. We are deeply grateful for your support and belief in our mission to nurture the whole child.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nDr. Maila Colonia-Sierra\r\nSpecial Education Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1747072527390,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-edge-turns-into-a-beautiful-arts/9058464/","projectTitle":"Cutting Edge Turns Into a Beautiful Arts, Rewards, and Incentives!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colonia-Sierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8429948_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681441937957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8429948"},{"teacherId":8429948,"projectId":9062050,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a classroom printer. Your gift is already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith this printer, students now have immediate access to printed resources—ranging from individualized learning materials, visual supports, graphic organizers, and practice worksheets, to project rubrics and creative assignments. For many of my students, especially those with special learning needs, having printed copies at hand allows them to work at their own pace, review concepts more effectively, and feel a sense of accomplishment as they hold their finished work.\r\n\r\nThis printer has also empowered students to showcase their efforts in a more tangible way. Whether it is a research project, a story they wrote, or a piece of artwork they designed, they can now produce polished, high-quality copies that boost their confidence and pride. It has given them ownership of their learning and inspired them to set higher goals for themselves.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has lightened the load for both students and teachers. It saves valuable classroom time, supports differentiated instruction, and helps create a smoother, more organized learning experience. What may seem like a simple resource has become an essential tool for bridging gaps, encouraging creativity, and supporting equity in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your support is not only appreciated today but will continue to touch lives for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1747156066113,"projectUrl":"project/supertank-printer-that-will-leave-an-edu/9062050/","projectTitle":"Supertank Printer That Will Leave an Educational Prints!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colonia-Sierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8429948_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681441937957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8429948"},{"teacherId":8831116,"projectId":9020524,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students experienced learning in a more engaging and encouraging way. The snacks provided through this project became more than just treats — they served as powerful motivators for my students with special needs. Every time a student put in their best effort, tried something challenging, or showed positive behavior, they were rewarded with a snack.\r\nThis simple yet meaningful reward system helped my students stay focused, try harder during lessons, and feel proud of their achievements. Many of them struggle with attention, self-regulation, and staying engaged, but the availability of snacks turned challenges into opportunities for growth.\r\nI noticed more smiles, more hands raised, and more persistence from my students. The snacks also created a sense of community — sharing moments of celebration when goals were met made our classroom a warmer and happier place.\r\nYour support showed my students that their efforts matter and that there are people who believe in them. 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