{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Timberland Charter Academy","outOfStateSupporters":51.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7073819,"projectId":8953266,"letterContent":"YOU ARE AMAZING!!\r\nThank you so much for your generosity!!\r\nYou have provided supportive, safe athletic shoes for so many of our PE students.\r\nOur students are gaining confidence in their physical education skills. They are more engaged in the activities. \r\nThey aren't slipping and falling because they are wearing their boots to participate.\r\n\r\nSeeing the smiles and excitement the students have when they try on their new athletic shoes is amazing.\r\nYou are THE best and have no idea what a wonderful impact your donation has made!!!\r\nThank you again sooooo much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1733615488996,"projectUrl":"project/tennis-shoes-for-gym-class-help-ensure/8953266/","projectTitle":"Tennis Shoes For Gym Class: Help Ensure All Can Participate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7073819_orig.jpg?crop=508,508,x451,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685640150972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7073819"},{"teacherId":7073819,"projectId":9922510,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity!! Your donations have provided so many of our Timberland students with new athletic shoes!! \r\n\r\nThe impact you are having on these students is huge.\r\nNot only are you providing safe and supportive athletic shoes, verses the slick boots our students where all the time; your are giving our students the opportunity to participate, play, perform, or compete to their fullest abilities!!\r\n\r\nOur students are so proud of their new shoes and are gaining confidnce in themselves in Physical Education class.\r\nThank You again!! You are amazing!!!","fullyFundedDate":1764005503490,"projectUrl":"project/tennis-shoes-for-gym-class-help-ensure/9922510/","projectTitle":"Tennis Shoes for Gym Class: Help Ensure All Can Participate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7073819_orig.jpg?crop=508,508,x451,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685640150972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7073819"},{"teacherId":7073819,"projectId":9924827,"letterContent":"First, we would like to send you a HUGE thank you for your generousity!! \r\nYour donations have helped so many of our Timberland Physical Education students safely participate in PE class. \r\n\r\nMany of our Timberland families can not afford to purchase athletic shoes for their \r\nchildren, so the kids wear boots to PE class, and all the time. \r\nStudents w/ boots slip and fall or do not have good support for their feet and ankles.\r\n\r\nThe new shoes we obtain through Donors Choose give our students, not only safety and support, but pride and confidence in their athletic skills. \r\nYour generosity makes our students so happy and excited! They love their new athletic shoes. \r\nThank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1769652266146,"projectUrl":"project/tennis-shoes-for-gym-class-help-ensure/9924827/","projectTitle":"Tennis Shoes for Gym Class: Help Ensure All Can Participate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7073819_orig.jpg?crop=508,508,x451,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685640150972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7073819"},{"teacherId":462496,"projectId":9498882,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for supporting our classroom with much needed school supplies. We really needed to restock some basics like pencils and erasers. These items are absolutely essential to our learning. Our class loves our new birthday cart too. It is so fun to see everyone's birthdays displayed. This helps create a sense of unity in our class. We appreciate your support in getting several other items too. Our anchor charts and markers help keep us learning. Thank you so much for donating to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762265240027,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/9498882/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp462496_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542682419287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/doran"},{"teacherId":2724850,"projectId":9385506,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, staff, and families, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to provide breakfast for our summer school program. Your support ensured that our students started each day with the nourishment they needed to learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we were able to create a welcoming and supportive environment where every child had the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our community.\r\n\r\nWithout your support our program would not have so successful. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1749601566540,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-our-bodies-and-minds/9385506/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Our Bodies and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2724850_orig.jpg?crop=441,441,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748542433110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amie-robinson"},{"teacherId":10045006,"projectId":9400178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project! Your support means the world to me and my students, and I'm incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our learning community. As a first-year 7th grade math teacher, having the resources to bring lessons to life in meaningful and engaging ways is a dream come true and you've helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nWith the mobile whiteboards and markers funded through your donation, we are now equipped to take our math learning beyond the walls of the classroom. I'm so excited to explore math in action with my students whether we're measuring angles on the playground, calculating area and perimeter in the garden, or analyzing data from the school parking lot. These outdoor lessons not only deepen understanding but also help students see how math connects to the real world around them. Your gift is truly helping us reimagine what math class can look like.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your kindness and support. Your generosity has already sparked excitement, and I can't wait to share photos and updates as we put these materials to use. You've made a lasting impact on our classroom and our school community, and we are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1758202563871,"projectUrl":"project/the-world-is-our-classroom-mathematicia/9400178/","projectTitle":"The World Is Our Classroom! Mathematicians on the Move!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045006"},{"teacherId":462496,"projectId":9376013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with light covers and lamps. We were so excited to get our boxes. My students love the galaxy light filters. They say they feel like they are looking into the universe. We also really love our lamps. They are small and portable so we can move them wherever we need to. Students love to read with the lamps. This soft lightning adds to the comfort of our classroom. We do not have to sit under harsh lights all day. Thank you for helping us. We appreciate you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1750774736053,"projectUrl":"project/soft-lighting/9376013/","projectTitle":"Soft Lighting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp462496_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542682419287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/doran"},{"teacherId":4146824,"projectId":9325214,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my gratitude for your support of our project. The crayons and pencil boxes have been so helpful in fostering an organized and prepared learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the supplies, my students come to our small group sessions ready to engage in their reading and writing work. Using the red and blue crayons for spelling has become a smooth and efficient part of our routine.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution has helped my students feel more confident and focused. Thank you for investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1757124613860,"projectUrl":"project/crayons-and-pencil-boxes-for-all/9325214/","projectTitle":"Crayons and Pencil Boxes for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tulgestke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4146824_orig.jpg?crop=950,950,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711238144912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chris-tulgestke"},{"teacherId":10045006,"projectId":9382605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Calming Corner project! Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our classroom community. As a first-year 7th grade math teacher, stepping into this role alongside students I've known since their elementary days has been incredibly special and thanks to you, I was able to start this school year with a space that helps every student feel supported and seen. From Day One, the Calming Corner has become a safe, welcoming space that students use to reset, manage their emotions, or simply take a sensory break all while staying engaged in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the cozy, fuzzy chair and the neatly organized bins filled with fidgets, breathing tools, and emotion-regulation visuals, they were amazed. One student said, \"It feels like a little hideaway, just for us,\" and another shared that it helps them \"calm down without leaving the classroom.\" We've already had powerful moments of self-awareness and growth students are beginning to recognize their own needs and advocate for themselves in healthy, constructive ways. \r\n\r\nThe bulletin board now features a mix of uplifting affirmations and Zones of Regulation tools, and students even suggested adding their own positive quotes! As we continue our math journey this year, this space will remain a vital part of our classroom culture, helping students focus, self-regulate, and show up as their best selves each day.\r\nThank you for being a part of this transformative work!","fullyFundedDate":1748810045888,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner-for-emotional-regulation/9382605/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner For Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045006"},{"teacherId":462496,"projectId":9278337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with very much needed supplies. I am so excited to keep students learning especially with paper and pencils. My students were very excited for new markers ands colored pencils. We really appreciate people like you who keep our classrooms running smoothly. We were truly running out of basic supplies as the end of the year approaches. Now, we have a push to keep working a little longer. This was so helpful. Thank you for helping us to keep learning and keep working.","fullyFundedDate":1746563243773,"projectUrl":"project/basic-essentials/9278337/","projectTitle":"Basic Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp462496_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542682419287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/doran"},{"teacherId":4146824,"projectId":9120229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project of Germs are Nothing to Sneeze At. As we are coming to the end our school year, we still work hard to keep the germs at bay. Especially during this crazy allergy season and all the sneezing going on. \r\n\r\nWe go through a tremendous amount of Kleenex so this donation is truly needed and appreciated. The students also spend a good amount of time on their chrome books, so having screen wipes helps keep the germs off their screens and keyboards. The sanitizing wipes are used continuously throughout the day, so we also go through a ton of wipes. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to keep our students germ free!","fullyFundedDate":1746487755699,"projectUrl":"project/germs-are-nothing-to-sneeze-at-clean-ro/9120229/","projectTitle":"Germs Are Nothing to Sneeze At! Clean Rooms, Healthy Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tulgestke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4146824_orig.jpg?crop=950,950,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711238144912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chris-tulgestke"},{"teacherId":1552648,"projectId":9309410,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of my scholars and for helping us meet socio-emotional goals, teach scholars about cooperative play and sportsmanship, and encourage physical fitness/ wellness, through the use of cooperative games during our afternoon recess.\r\n\r\nWe have only had the balls, chalk, Frisbees, ring toss, cones, and other goodies for one day, and already we are noticing a marked difference at afternoon recess. Students are playing together, encouraging one another to join in on games, taking chances, and using good sportsmanship. \r\n\r\nWith the use of the footballs, soccer balls, and kickballs, we had scholars playing a variety of cooperative games and using appropriate socio-emotional and conversational skills while doing it. We also had scholars who weren't interested in sporty activities working together to create beautiful artwork with the chalk. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746787161280,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-physical-fitness-and-coopera/9309410/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Physical Fitness and Cooperative Play At Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Veneklase","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1552648_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457825086388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstaurins"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68837","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":613,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":62,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":48.3,"schoolId":68837,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Timberland Charter Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Timberland Charter Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/michigan-department-of-education/timberland-charter-academy/68837"}