{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hope Academy of West Michigan","outOfStateSupporters":51.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9185746,"projectId":9987686,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving to this unusual project. I have been fortunate to receive several learning tools, books, and manipulatives this school year, and have found that I was running out of places to put things. I have a shelf for morning work activities, shelves in the center areas where students pull out bins and return things when they are done working, and cabinets in the hall to store things that are not in use for the current unit. \r\n\r\nI have tried to organize things with dollar store bins and baskets, but they are not the right size or break too easily. The bins in this project are high quality and easy for students to use. I will use these bins to keep materials organized and, when it is time, at the students' level so they can learn to be independent by pulling out what they want, using it, and then returning it to the correct bin.","fullyFundedDate":1777204277413,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-plethora-all-organized/9987686/","projectTitle":"Preschool Plethora all Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9185746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105643794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christy-faber"},{"teacherId":9185746,"projectId":10193809,"letterContent":"My students have loved using the tricycles and will ask me frequently when they can have a turn to ride. We have used them for both morning and afternoon exploration time, and I can already see improvement in coordination. They are learning how to push down on the right pedal and make the bike move forward, although I think some of them prefer to go backwards. \r\nI have even been told that older students have noticed them riding and asking why they didn't get to use tricycles in preschool. As I figured, they are a HIT!. I hope to add to our numbers and get a few in bigger sizes this fall so that more friends can use them at the same time.","fullyFundedDate":1776355497771,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-tikes-explore-on-tiny-trikes/10193809/","projectTitle":"Tiny Tikes Explore on Tiny Trikes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9185746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105643794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christy-faber"},{"teacherId":5701529,"projectId":9886917,"letterContent":"Wow! We just received our new games and activities this week and had the opportunity to use them already today. The class was so excited to open all the boxes and see that the supplies were not paper and books, but games! The whole class got involved opening boxes and taking off the cellophane from the packages inside them.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to see so many options. Once opened and trash was discarded, my homeroom class of 21 kids broke into groups. Two sets of students chose to play a version of Hedbanz which is a guessing game. One group of boys grabbed the ball and began Mumball. A few other pairs went into corners to play Life, Trouble, and Yahtzee. Not one student asked to get on their Chromebook to play a game. All students interacted with a peer (or more) and spent time chatting and laughing.\r\n\r\nThanks so much for your contribution to this project. You gave my students joy and me, piece of mind. You're appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1771170872467,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-recreation/9886917/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Recreation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5701529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535054005134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5701529"},{"teacherId":9185746,"projectId":9965487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to our classroom centers. For our preschool program, students receive one hour of uninterrupted time to work in learning centers. When I first put out the viewfinders with the animal pictures, students were so excited. They were talking about what they were seeing and wanted their friends and teachers to look at them too. We had some great conversations about animals and insects as a result.\r\nA few weeks later, I also put out some ice cube trays with some yellow, red, and blue colored water. The students used the large droppers to move the water and mix to make new colors. When they saw the green and purple colors, they were proud of their work and told each other to look. \r\nFor a small-group activity, I introduced magnetic push-and-pull and ran some of the small experiments that came with the STEM set. They had time to explore and compare magnets, and the magnets are now available in the science center for independent exploration during learning center time.\r\nThanks again for donating to our science center!","fullyFundedDate":1766164605257,"projectUrl":"project/science-center-tools/9965487/","projectTitle":"Science Center Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9185746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105643794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christy-faber"},{"teacherId":9185746,"projectId":9800465,"letterContent":"During drop off, it can be difficult to keep students focused and independent while the teachers are talking with parents and creating a plan for each student individually. The activities that came with this project have been a huge hit. We bring them down each morning and spread them out around the tables. Students are free to move around, explore, share, and talk about the activities. They have been fully focused and learning every morning. It has been a huge success. The fun part for me as a teacher is to see how the favorite activity seems to change for them as they see other students doing something, or they find something that did not interest them before. This is learning while they play at its best, and it happens the first fifteen minutes of every school day!","fullyFundedDate":1761925471477,"projectUrl":"project/independent-activities-students-wont-wa/9800465/","projectTitle":"Independent Activities Students Won't Want to Stop Using","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9185746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105643794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christy-faber"},{"teacherId":9185746,"projectId":9697862,"letterContent":"It has been so fun watching students explore the world of simple machines, and especially ramps, with the tools you have made possible for our construction zone. I placed the new machines in the construction zone over the weekend, and the kiddos were so excited when they saw them and started to explore even before it was time for learning centers. It was hard for them to wait.\r\nWe talked about how simple machines make our lives easier and are continuing to explore them in small and large group activities, but their favorite interactions have still been their learning center time, when they can explore on their own.","fullyFundedDate":1757710114096,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-engineers/9697862/","projectTitle":"Preschool Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9185746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105643794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christy-faber"},{"teacherId":9185746,"projectId":9748676,"letterContent":"Thank you again for caring about the students in my classroom and giving to this random list of supplies. The students were thrilled with the snack choices; the favorite has been the Cheez-its. We have a snack late in the day, so I know that we are sending them home with something to satisfy their tummies. \r\nDuring our coral reef unit, the students practiced their patterning skills by painting clown fish. The googly eyes in this supplies gift allowed them to choose from several sizes to give their clown fish big or small eyes.\r\nI have used the velcro and magnets to hang up posters and the \"Questions on the Day\" at student level, and more securely. \r\nI have used the Lysol wipes to sanitize areas, especially after someone goes home sick. \r\nThese supplies have made it easier to carry these needs and so much more. Thank you for giving our room the supplies we needed to restock the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760572517892,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities/9748676/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9185746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105643794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christy-faber"},{"teacherId":5701529,"projectId":9762019,"letterContent":"Our class was very excited before Christmas break, for so many reasons. The arrival of all the packages of snacks and treats made all the students cheer. A handful of them helped to open them and everyone crowded around to see what was inside. \r\nThe breakfast bars, fruit cups, and yes, the candy were just a few of the big favorites. As a teacher, it makes me happy to see my students happy. It also is a big relief to me and to my students who may arrive hungry, that there is food available in our room. Often times latecomers miss the school-provided breakfast. Without your help, they would have to wait until our lunch time to eat. Additionally, as my kiddos are all \"pre-teens\", they are having growth spurts. Sometimes a quick snack is all they need to refocus on learning. Thank you so much for your contribution to this project. You are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1762269863572,"projectUrl":"project/help-for-hungry-learners/9762019/","projectTitle":"Help for Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5701529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535054005134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5701529"},{"teacherId":10328981,"projectId":9856778,"letterContent":"My students love the new games that you have provided. They have enjoyed getting to relax and play games while they are still practicing the material that we have learned in their regular math class. So far, we have done small groups of students playing together. I have also used the game as one of our stations when we do a small group rotation. The mints have helped keep the student motivated and honest during the game. Because of that motivation, I am able to work with other students in a small group that need the extra help.","fullyFundedDate":1763673659330,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-math-games/9856778/","projectTitle":"Middle School Math Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10328981"},{"teacherId":5701529,"projectId":9594311,"letterContent":"Thanks for helping meet the physical and emotional needs of my students. By providing basic hygiene supplies for the students in my room, you've done both of these. As you know, middle school can be tough, both biologically and socially. The supplies you contributed to our room have made it possible for my students to feel better physically and appear more confident during their time at school.\r\nWhether it's not having these supplies in their home or simply forgetting to use them or bring them to school, having personal care products available here has been a huge blessing. After gym class, students can discreetly go wash and reapply deodorant. Girls who may not have feminine hygiene products available at home can casually grab a handful to take home to get them through the weekend. More comfortable, confident students means more mental space for learning. Thanks so much.","fullyFundedDate":1758814427762,"projectUrl":"project/have-to-have-hygiene/9594311/","projectTitle":"Have to Have Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5701529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535054005134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5701529"},{"teacherId":9185746,"projectId":9593989,"letterContent":"A huge thank you for funding my first-ever DonorsChoose project. I was looking for some new books to make reading exciting for my young students. Most of them do not have books at home, so this is their first experience sitting and looking at a book. It is a challenge for four-year-olds to do this independently, but so rewarding and important. \r\n There are two types of books on this project for two different purposes. The first is the board books. Twice in our schedule, students have a brief quiet reading time. Quiet Reading is when they sit on our carpet and look at a book independently to read the pictures and enjoy. It is a skill that takes most of the year for them to achieve the patience and desire to engage with the book, but it is the first step to a lifetime of reading and loving books.\r\n The second set of books is picture books for the teacher to use during one of our two scheduled Read Alouds. We have especially liked the set of books that has an English copy and a Spanish copy. The Spanish copy is read before lunch, and the teacher speaks only in Spanish; then the English copy is read after lunch, and the teacher speaks only in English. We have noticed a change in excitement for this second read-aloud, because most of the students are ELL and they are often lost during book time. Now they know the story and can follow along, because they can understand. I will be looking to get more Spanish versions of the books I have so that we can do this every week.","fullyFundedDate":1755955236374,"projectUrl":"project/book-nook-rejuvenation/9593989/","projectTitle":"Book Nook Rejuvenation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9185746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105643794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christy-faber"},{"teacherId":8540303,"projectId":9364183,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. It has made an important impact on a couple of my students who need extra support in the classroom. The wave seats have been a benefit to two of my students who did not have the stamina to stay in a traditional chair for the entire school day. They have also been a benefit to me as I am pursuing a degree in special education. They have given me an opportunity to see how different assistive technology can benefit students. \r\n\r\nThe 3D printing materials have also helped me create devices to help several of my students maintain attention, improve their handwriting, and access math content. I have printed multiple fidgets to help student retain focus. I have printed pencil grips for students who have not mastered a good grip, and I have printed a set of numbers that helps students see the relationship between sums and their number partners. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, I am able to support my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1747577135129,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-and-wiggles/9364183/","projectTitle":"Fidgets and Wiggles","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Korn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8540303"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103193","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":284,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":84,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":48.9,"schoolId":103193,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hope Academy of West Michigan on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hope Academy of West Michigan","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/michigan-department-of-education/hope-academy-of-west-michigan/103193"}