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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. 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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. 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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. 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Timberland Charter Academy is
a suburban public school
in Muskegon, Michigan that is part of Michigan Department of Education.
It serves 613 students
in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
Its teachers have had 575 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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74%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Timberland Charter Academy
$170,391
raised using DonorsChoose
575
projects
funded
64
teachers
funded
1,203
donors
97
projects
for
basic supplies
58
projects for
technology
77
projects for
books
43
projects
for
art supplies
Timberland Charter Academy has received support from
580 individuals from Michigan and
623 individuals out-of-state.