{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aztec Eagles Academy Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10030230,"projectId":9959321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Navigate to Success: Tools for Confident Learning.\" Your generosity has provided my students with materials that they use every day in our Writing Lab classroom. The loose-leaf paper gives students the opportunity to practice their writing, draft responses, and complete writing assignments without worrying about running out of paper. The binder clips have been especially helpful after I check student papers because they allow me to keep assignments organized and ready to return to students. The sharpeners have also been a simple but important classroom resource, helping students keep their pencils ready for learning. Most importantly, the dry-erase markers are used constantly for warm-ups, modeling, brainstorming, grammar practice, and interactive activities. As you can imagine, markers can dry out quickly after months of daily use, so having fresh markers makes a big difference in keeping our lessons moving.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new supplies because they are materials they can immediately use in their daily learning. During writing activities, students can focus more on developing their ideas, revising their work, and becoming confident writers rather than worrying about whether they have the supplies they need. These resources may seem simple, but they create a more organized, prepared, and engaging learning environment for my students. As we continue our Writing Lab lessons, students will use these materials to strengthen their writing skills, organize their thoughts, respond to texts, and complete classroom projects. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students navigate to success with confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1775164579230,"projectUrl":"project/navigate-to-success-tools-for-confident/9959321/","projectTitle":"Navigate to Success: Tools for Confident Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10030230_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746760024957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/charmy-hernandez"},{"teacherId":9878003,"projectId":10168405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, **\"A Classroom Printer for Better Student Learning.\"** Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has given my students access to learning materials that better support their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThe printer has been a great help, especially in creating **colored materials, picture supports, and visual learning resources** for my students. Many of my students learn better when they can see pictures, examples, and colorful materials connected to the lesson. With this printer, I am able to prepare individualized worksheets, visual schedules, task cards, and activities that make learning easier to understand and more engaging. These resources help my students stay focused, participate more, and build confidence as they complete their classroom tasks.\r\n\r\nMy students get excited when they see materials prepared especially for them. They enjoy the bright colors, familiar pictures, and activities that connect to what they are learning. For some of my students who need extra visual support, these printed materials help them follow directions, communicate their ideas, and become more independent in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where every learner feels supported and capable. Your generosity is not just providing a printer—it is helping us provide better learning opportunities for our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778148408405,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-printer-for-better-student-l/10168405/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Printer for Better Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MARIA MACAPAZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9878003_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734550978889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9878003"},{"teacherId":10384928,"projectId":9960057,"letterContent":"The new resources have had an incredible impact on both my teaching and my students' learning experience. We've been using them during our hand eye coordination unit, where students are actively moving around and tracking the noodles or rags in the air. as well as balancing them around their bodies. One memorable moment was during our sharks and minnow's —students were fully engaged, eager to participate. It turned what could have been a simple game and activity into a more hands-on, interactive experience that made the content come alive.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and curious. Many of them said things like, \"This is actually fun!\" and were eager to get started. The visuals and hands-on components made health class feel different—in a good way. Students who are usually quiet or less engaged became more involved, asking questions and helping each other. It created a positive, energetic environment where learning felt enjoyable instead of just another assignment.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to build on this momentum by applying these resources to other units with more movement-based learning and creative projects. Students will apply what they've learned by participating in games and activities that connect bones to real-life movement in sports and fitness. These resources have truly helped make health class more engaging, meaningful, and fun, and I'm excited to keep using them to support student learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1766725976837,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-grow-one-piece-of-equi/9960057/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Grow-One Piece of Equipment at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Galvan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10384928_orig.jpg?crop=2091,2091,x0,y209&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765835283604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10384928"},{"teacherId":9878003,"projectId":9942090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom with the snack packs! My students were so happy when they saw them. We've been using the snacks as rewards for participation and effort, and it really motivates them to do their best.\r\n\r\nThe snacks also help them stay focused and energized, especially after recess or long lessons. It's amazing to see their smiles and excitement when they earn a snack.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much. Thanks to you, my students feel encouraged, cared for, and ready to learn every day. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1769734329415,"projectUrl":"project/snack-packs-to-fuel-learning-and-focus/9942090/","projectTitle":"Snack Packs to Fuel Learning and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MARIA MACAPAZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9878003_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734550978889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9878003"},{"teacherId":10030230,"projectId":9727858,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for choosing to support our classroom project \"Sharp Minds Need Sharpies!\". Your kindness has made a real difference in dailyb learning experience of my students. Teaching is often described as planting seeds for the future but the truth is that those seeds need the right tools to grow. BECAUSE OF YOU, my students now have the materials they need to use and work collaboratively and express their thoughts with confidence. \r\n\r\nThe Sharpie markers have quickly become4 one of the most loved tools ion our classroom. During group activities, students now use the colorfuil markers to organize their ideas, highlight importanmt information and create engaging visual presentations. \r\n\r\nYour donation included comput4er mice, which become incredibly helpful for our studnets when they are publishing their work. Many of our classroiom laptops are older and their touchpad can be difficult to use. Because of the computer mice, studnets can now navigate their work much more smoothly. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in the minds of our students. Your generosity is helping shape the future one lesson, one idea and one student at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1765654678925,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-minds-need-sharpies/9727858/","projectTitle":"Sharp Minds Need Sharpies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10030230_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746760024957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/charmy-hernandez"},{"teacherId":9895327,"projectId":9939022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of my math lab classes. I truly appreciate the time and care you put into donating classroom supplies and treats totaling over $150—it has made a real difference for both my students and me.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have plenty of lined paper to clearly show their math work each day and extra space when they need it on assignments. The index cards are already being put to great use during our daily do-nows and exit tickets, which help me quickly check student understanding and guiding my instruction.\r\nThe screen protectors have been especially helpful during station activities. We use them to protect multiplication charts so they can be reused for several months, which is a huge help in keeping materials organized and lasting longer. And of course, the Rice Krispies treats were a big hit—every student enjoyed the surprise treat!\r\n\r\nI also can't thank you enough for the pencils and computer paper. Pencils are used nonstop in middle school—students go through them like water—and having a full box on hand will go a long way. As for computer paper, it's truly a teacher's favorite. With a limited monthly supply, your extra paper will help me print regular assignments as well as fun and engaging activities throughout the second semester.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your generosity and thoughtfulness. Your support directly impacts our daily learning and helps create a positive, well-supported classroom environment. Thank you again for making such a meaningful difference for my students and me!","fullyFundedDate":1766725975066,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-materials-for-2nd/9939022/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies & Materials - For 2nd Half Of 25'-26'","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9895327_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751167558430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9895327"},{"teacherId":10269615,"projectId":9943596,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible support of my project, \"From Pencil to Possibility: Supporting Student Success.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have the tools they need to learn with confidence, stay engaged, and participate actively in meaningful classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made a big impact on their learning. Students are more motivated, better prepared, and excited to take ownership of their work. Simple tools truly create powerful opportunities for growth, creativity, and success in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly touches the lives of my students and helps shape their future. I am deeply grateful for your belief in education and for investing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1765487221862,"projectUrl":"project/from-pencil-to-possibility-supporting-s/9943596/","projectTitle":"From Pencil to Possibility: Supporting Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DALUDDONG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10269615_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x70,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761957543464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10269615"},{"teacherId":10269615,"projectId":9920700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support my project, \"Magnetize Your Math: Building Arrays and Graphing in Real Time.\" Your generosity has brought meaningful, hands-on learning into my classroom and has made math more engaging and exciting for my students.This project helps students learn math by building and graphing with their hands. \r\n\r\nThey understand lessons better, enjoy learning more, and feel confident solving problems and helps understand math better by using tape diagrams to model problems visually. They can clearly see relationships between numbers, making problem-solving easier and more confident.\"\r\n\r\nEach picture reflects students actively exploring, collaborating, and building confidence in their math skills because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1764101444729,"projectUrl":"project/magnetize-your-math-building-arrays-an/9920700/","projectTitle":"“Magnetize Your Math: Building Arrays and Graphing in Real Time”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DALUDDONG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10269615_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x70,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761957543464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10269615"},{"teacherId":10309607,"projectId":9918840,"letterContent":"When the new materials arrived, my students were immediately curious. As I began placing the sticky boards on the tables, they excitedly asked what they were for. I told them it was a surprise tool that would help them engage more actively in our lessons. Once everything was set up and I explained how the boards would be used, their excitement grew even more. Before allowing them to use the materials, we discussed clear ground rules to help maintain cleanliness and take good care of the new resources. This helped students feel responsible and proud of the classroom environment.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the sticky boards, student engagement has increased significantly. Our current topic requires students to solve many problems, explain their thinking, and revise their work, and these materials have made that process more interactive and enjoyable. Students are more willing to participate, collaborate with peers, and share their solutions. I've noticed an increase in confidence, especially among students who are usually hesitant to speak up. They love being able to write, adjust, and correct their thinking in a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nThe impact on learning has been very positive, and the students are truly enjoying using the materials every day. In fact, they are so eager to participate that we have already gone through many of the markers because everyone wants a turn to contribute.\r\n\r\nThank you so much to our generous donors for making this possible. Your support has brought excitement, curiosity, and meaningful engagement into our classroom. Because of you, my students are more motivated, involved, and enthusiastic about learning. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our education.","fullyFundedDate":1765894919467,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-hands-on-learning-and-academic/9918840/","projectTitle":"Tools for Hands-On Learning and Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10309607_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765490468084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309607"},{"teacherId":8752208,"projectId":9805979,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, we are able to provide snacks for our students who have very early lunch periods and need extra fuel to make it through the rest of the school day.\r\n\r\nFor many students, an early lunch means long stretches of learning before they are able to eat again. Having access to classroom snacks helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn during afternoon lessons. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to participate, collaborate, and engage academically.\r\n\r\nThese snacks also create a more equitable classroom environment by ensuring that all students have what they need to be successful, regardless of circumstances outside of school. A small snack can make a big difference in a student's mood, attention, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about our students' well-being and helping create a supportive learning environment where students can thrive throughout the entire day.","fullyFundedDate":1762287230341,"projectUrl":"project/lunch-is-too-early/9805979/","projectTitle":"Lunch is Too Early!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8752208"},{"teacherId":8752208,"projectId":9805725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to colored paper, scissors, and glue sticks—simple supplies that make a powerful impact on learning and creativity.\r\n\r\nColored paper has transformed how students organize and present their work. They use different colors to highlight key ideas, create interactive notebooks, and design engaging homework assignments. This helps students better understand content while making learning more accessible and fun, especially for visual learners.\r\n\r\nScissors and glue sticks allow students to take learning beyond worksheets. Students can cut, sort, build models, and create hands-on projects that deepen their understanding of concepts. These tools encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity while helping students take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these supplies give students the opportunity to express their ideas in creative ways. When students can create, design, and build, they are more engaged, confident, and excited about school.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports a classroom where students feel empowered to use their full creative abilities every day. Thank you for believing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where learning truly comes to life.","fullyFundedDate":1764790792841,"projectUrl":"project/a-splash-of-color-for-stem-success/9805725/","projectTitle":"A Splash of Color for Stem Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8752208"},{"teacherId":10268613,"projectId":9725822,"letterContent":"Thanks to our new folders we were able to keep our music organized. My students especially like that they don't need to move the music out of the folder to take notes or add fingerings and dynamics during rehearsals. It is also very easy to add and change new repertoire. These folders are part of the the big list of requirements needed in order to achieve our main goal. It is so great to be able to use them. We can't wait to show off our folders at Carnegie Hall.Thank you to all donors for helping us achieve our goal.","fullyFundedDate":1760693540715,"projectUrl":"project/how-to-get-to-carnegie-hall-practice-p/9725822/","projectTitle":"How to Get to Carnegie Hall? 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