{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Emergence Academy","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10532337,"projectId":10339586,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Designing Learning: Creating Classroom Materials With Cricut\"! Your generosity has given us tools to create personalized classroom visuals, instructional supports, and student recognition materials. The Cricut, vinyl, gel pens, and sticker paper allow us to turn designs into useful learning resources, while the cutting mats and transfer tape support the process.\r\n\r\nMy students are always happy to have new materials, and these supplies offer exciting possibilities for creativity and participation. They give students opportunities to contribute ideas and see their words and designs become something they can display or use. Personalized materials also provide a meaningful way to celebrate students' efforts and make their contributions visible in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to connect a design activity to an upcoming writing lesson. Students will choose a meaningful word or short message, explain their choices in writing, and plan how to communicate their ideas through lettering, color, and layout. We can then use their designs to create stickers or classroom displays, with opportunities to explore fabric projects using the EasyPress under teacher supervision. 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Making these essentials available is one way we show students that we care about their well-being as well as their learning.\r\n\r\nOur students are always happy to have new supplies, and these donations have been a welcome addition to the support we can offer. Whether students need deodorant, a toothbrush, or a menstrual care product, we now have resources available to respond to those needs. Access to these items helps us support students with care and respect for their dignity, so personal care concerns do not have to take attention away from learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue making the supplies accessible, explaining how students can request them privately, and monitoring which items are used most. As students work on their classroom assignments and academic goals, these resources will provide ongoing support for their comfort and readiness to participate. 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The pens and markers support classroom writing and activities, while the hanging and cleaning supplies help us keep our space organized and inviting.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see the new displays, especially when they recognized their countries' flags. Seeing their backgrounds represented gave us an opportunity to celebrate the different cultures within our school community. Students also enjoyed the positive affirmations and seeing their work displayed. These moments have made the materials meaningful: students can see that their identities, contributions, and accomplishments have a place in our classroom.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue developing writing assignments and cultural projects that we can share on our bulletin boards. As they complete new work, we will refresh the displays and use the recognition materials to celebrate their progress along the way. Your support allows us to keep building a space where students feel valued and encouraged to participate. Thank you for helping our students feel represented, celebrated, and inspired to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1785801792288,"projectUrl":"project/walls-that-inspire-students-that-shine/10340289/","projectTitle":"Walls That Inspire, Students That Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callejas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10532337_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781555994576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10532337"},{"teacherId":10189424,"projectId":10241734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting **Connect and Communicate: Fun Games for Stronger Peer Communication**. I am really excited to have these materials in my classroom because my students need opportunities to talk, listen, and work with each other in ways that feel fun and natural. The games give us a reason to put the pencils down, interact, laugh a little, and practice skills that are sometimes difficult for students.\r\n\r\nSome of my students are very comfortable talking, while others need more time and encouragement to join a conversation or work with a partner. I have seen how a simple game can change the energy in the room. Students who may normally stay quiet start sharing ideas, asking questions, taking turns, and helping each other. These may seem like small moments, but for a student who struggles to communicate or connect with others, they can be really important steps.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where students can feel more comfortable around their peers and learn from each other. Your support is giving my students more than something fun to do. It is giving them chances to build confidence, practice real communication, and experience what it feels like to be part of a team. I am truly grateful for your support and for helping make these moments possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1787166947647,"projectUrl":"project/connect-and-communicate-fun-games-for-s/10241734/","projectTitle":"Connect and Communicate: Fun Games for Stronger Peer Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alexis Aguilar Montilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189424"},{"teacherId":7945034,"projectId":10252144,"letterContent":"Although this project was originally created to celebrate our graduating seniors, it was funded after our seniors had already graduated. Thankfully, these amazing resources still gave us an opportunity to recognize and motivate another group of deserving students.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the new school year, we used the JBL headphones to celebrate our middle school students who achieved perfect attendance during the first four weeks of school. This was especially meaningful because the beginning of the year is a time when we typically see some absences. Students knew that showing up every day mattered, and the headphones became an exciting way to recognize those who demonstrated commitment from their very first day.\r\n\r\nStudents were incredibly excited to receive the headphones, and it was wonderful to see their pride when their consistent attendance was recognized. Beyond being a reward, the headphones are also a useful technology tool students can use for educational videos, independent learning, digital assignments, and focused work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allowed this project to have an impact even beyond its original purpose. You helped us send an important message to our students: showing up matters, commitment matters, and their effort deserves to be celebrated. Thank you for helping us start the school year with motivation, excitement, and a strong culture of attendance.","fullyFundedDate":1787158512835,"projectUrl":"project/finish-strong-dream-big-celebrating-ou/10252144/","projectTitle":"Finish Strong, Dream Big: Celebrating Our Seniors","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7945034_orig.jpg?crop=1367,1367,x0,y560&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628192213168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7945034"},{"teacherId":8717740,"projectId":10273499,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity toward Emergence Academy. Your contribution directly strengthens our students' learning experiences and helps us create welcoming, engaging spaces for all.\r\n\r\nYour support provides high‑quality classroom materials, enhances school events, and gives students opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build confidence. Every donation—big or small—makes a meaningful difference in their academic growth and overall school experience.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to our students and community.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nEmergence Academy","fullyFundedDate":1787163416479,"projectUrl":"project/decorating-today-for-a-brighter-tomorrow/10273499/","projectTitle":"Decorating Today for A Brighter Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.Shippy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8717740_orig.jpg?crop=60,60,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747247978831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8717740"},{"teacherId":1027868,"projectId":10561331,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our new speaker system. Thanks to your kindness, our students will have exciting opportunities to come together, celebrate, and build lasting memories through school dances this fall. These events help create a positive school culture, strengthen friendships, and give students something special to look forward to throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour donation will also make our karaoke club possible, providing students with a fun and welcoming space to express themselves, build confidence, and share their talents. Whether they are singing their favorite songs with friends or dancing at a school event, our students will benefit from experiences that bring joy, connection, and a sense of community. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create opportunities that will make this school year unforgettable! We are so grateful for your support. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1789588418386,"projectUrl":"project/speaker-system-for-karaoke-dances/10561331/","projectTitle":"Speaker System for Karaoke & Dances","teacherDisplayName":"Gauthier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1027868_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543953932662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandagauthier"},{"teacherId":9210735,"projectId":10472452,"letterContent":"This project helped us create a warm and welcoming start to the school year for our students in grades 6–12. The new resources were used as part of our SEL Welcome activities to introduce students to Social Emotional Learning, help them get to know their classmates and school community, and create an environment where every student feels that they belong.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited when they first saw the materials and immediately wanted to participate. We used the resources for welcome activities, icebreakers, self-reflection, and conversations about identity, emotions, relationships, and what students need in order to feel safe and successful at school. It was especially meaningful to see students across different grade levels begin opening up, making connections, and understanding that SEL is a space where their voices and experiences matter.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to build upon this welcoming foundation throughout the school year. Students will continue developing skills in self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, coping, relationship building, responsible decision-making, and self-advocacy. The goal is for our students to know that SEL is not simply a class or activity—it is a place where they can learn more about themselves, build meaningful connections, and develop skills they can carry with them beyond school.\r\n\r\nThank you to our donors for helping us welcome our students in such a positive and meaningful way. Your generosity allowed us to begin the year by showing our students that they are seen, valued, supported, and an important part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1787166949410,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-sel-and-wellness-space/10472452/","projectTitle":"Welcoming SEL and Wellness Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eldada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210735_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710785736999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210735"},{"teacherId":8717740,"projectId":10206944,"letterContent":"Access to basic hygiene items like soap, deodorant, and feminine care products directly supports students' confidence, comfort, and readiness to learn. When students feel clean and prepared, they attend school more consistently, participate more fully, and stay focused without embarrassment or distraction.\r\n\r\nFor many families facing financial hardship, these essentials are difficult to afford. Your donations remove a quiet but significant barrier, helping students show up as their best selves every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a meaningful difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nMrs. Shippy","fullyFundedDate":1784250969602,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-clean/10206944/","projectTitle":"Keep It Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.Shippy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8717740_orig.jpg?crop=60,60,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747247978831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8717740"},{"teacherId":8657081,"projectId":10171528,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom for the 2026-2027 school year. Because of your generous donations, me and my 6th grade team will have no worries of running low on essential supplies like markers, pencils, sharpeners, and erasers. Also, our lessons will now be more engaging with our new class set of whiteboards, sticky notes, and clipboards! Lastly, organization is key! We are so happy to use our new coat racks and to keep our desks clean with the huge supply of cleaning wipes. This is just a small example of where your contributions are going too. \r\n\r\nAgain, the 6th grade team says, 'thank you.' We are grateful to have had your support this year!","fullyFundedDate":1787156032944,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-our-classroom-for-success-26-2/10171528/","projectTitle":"Stocking Our Classroom for Success (26-27)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8657081_orig.jpg?crop=2133,2133,x376,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723572412073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8657081"},{"teacherId":9200339,"projectId":10243345,"letterContent":"The new drones has brought an exciting, hands-on learning experience to our students. We are using it to explore concepts such as technology, programming, problem-solving, spatial awareness, and responsible drone operation. Students were incredibly excited when they first saw the drones and could not wait to begin learning how to operate it. One of the most rewarding moments has been watching students work together to complete flight challenges, learn from their mistakes, and improve their control and confidence with each attempt.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue challenging students with more advanced drone activities that require them to plan, problem-solve, collaborate, and apply what they have learned. Students will participate in flight challenges and explore real-world applications of drone technology while learning more about careers in technology, engineering, and other STEM fields. Thanks to our generous donors, our students are experiencing innovative technology that they might not otherwise have access to, making learning more engaging, relevant, and connected to the future.","fullyFundedDate":1787175209014,"projectUrl":"project/elevated-learning-exploring-innovation/10243345/","projectTitle":"Elevated Learning: Exploring Innovation with Drones","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Julian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9200339_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692577695025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9200339"},{"teacherId":9200339,"projectId":10255086,"letterContent":"The new soccer equipment has made a big difference for our middle school team by giving students the resources they need to practice, improve their skills, and enjoy the game. We are using the materials during practices to work on passing, dribbling, shooting, agility, and teamwork. When the students first saw the new equipment, they were extremely excited and motivated to use it. It has been especially rewarding to see students encourage one another during drills, celebrate their improvements, and become more confident both individually and as a team.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue developing our players' skills through structured practices, team challenges, and game-like situations. We will use these resources to prepare for competition while also teaching lessons that go beyond soccer, including communication, discipline, perseverance, leadership, and sportsmanship. Thanks to our generous donors, our students have more opportunities to stay active, feel connected to their school community, and experience the pride of being part of a team. 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