{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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? Practice, Practice, Practice!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268613"},{"teacherId":9878003,"projectId":9783919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Paper for Learning: Activity Sheets for Special Ed Learners. Because of your generosity, my classroom now has the copy paper needed to create daily, individualized activity sheets and visual supports for my students.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made an immediate difference. My students rely on hands-on practice and clear structure to learn, and the printed activities allow me to tailor lessons to each learner's unique needs. With consistent access to customized worksheets, students are building skills in communication, literacy, math, and daily living at their own pace. I've seen increased focus, greater independence, and growing confidence as they complete activities designed just for them.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more structured, engaging, and equitable learning environment for my students. Thank you for investing in their growth and for believing in their ability to learn and succeed. Your kindness truly makes a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764629271488,"projectUrl":"project/paper-for-learning-activity-sheets-for/9783919/","projectTitle":"Paper for Learning: Activity Sheets for Special Learners","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":10270633,"projectId":9438876,"letterContent":"On behalf of Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School, I want to extend our deepest thanks for your generous donation of graphing calculators.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, access to advanced tools like graphing calculators opens the door to a richer and more confident engagement with mathematics. These calculators allow students to visualize complex functions, analyze data, and explore mathematical concept. \r\n\r\nBeyond improving academic performance, your donation has also boosted student confidence. Several students who once struggled with higher-level math now feel more supported and capable. Teachers have shared that these calculators have helped make lessons more hands-on, interactive, and accessible—especially for those who previously had limited access to such resources\r\n \r\nThank you once again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757717686655,"projectUrl":"project/graphing-calculators/9438876/","projectTitle":"Graphing Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rapatan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10270633"},{"teacherId":9843805,"projectId":9486453,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you for donating to this project. Each item has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The baskets and trays have helped our students with organization, which has brought a sense of calm to our daily routines. Students can now grab what they need without digging through messy bins, and I can quickly see who has turned in their work. Simple things—like having pencils that are already sharpened—have saved us so much time and frustration. These supplies may seem small, but they have made our classroom run more smoothly and helped students feel cared for and prepared.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw everything, they reacted with so much excitement and relief. Many students were in awe when they saw how much care, structure, and beauty were added into our classroom by your donations. Having reliable materials is incredibly imperative for our students who may or may not have their own classroom materials. \r\n\r\nWe're currently working on a research and presentation project on greek mythology, and these supplies are helping us move into the next steps. Students are using the organizers to keep track of their notes and drafts, the pencils for outlining ideas, and the glue and markers for creating visuals to go with their presentations. Thanks to your generosity! My students feel supported and excited to keep learning. Your contribution didn't just provide supplies—it gave us a classroom environment where students feel confident, included, and ready to take on new challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1753439663886,"projectUrl":"project/together-we-teach-creating-a-shared-spa/9486453/","projectTitle":"Together We Teach: Creating a Shared Space for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guernsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9843805_orig.png?crop=746,746,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753126989824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843805"},{"teacherId":9878003,"projectId":9366915,"letterContent":"This project allowed my students with Specific Learning Disabilities to learn through hands-on math and SEL activities. Manipulatives, sticky notes, construction paper, and conversation cards made lessons interactive and fun. Students grew in confidence, stayed organized, practiced social skills, and experienced small successes. Your support helped create a classroom where every child felt seen, supported, and capable. Students turned struggles into accomplishments, felt valued, supported, and capable of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757535460396,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-hope-giving-my-special-educati/9366915/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Hope: Giving My Special Education-Learners the Tools to Thrive","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":10309607,"projectId":9820634,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations of copy paper, glue, a whiteboard, markers, and a classroom cart. Your support truly fuels creativity and learning in our classroom. 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