{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Anishinabe Academy","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9634413,"projectId":10098666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our classroom project! Because of your generosity, my students are already benefiting from the new math learning supplies in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are using the hands-on math games and manipulatives during small-group instruction, whole-class activities, and independent practice. These materials have helped make math more engaging and interactive for my students. They are building confidence as they practice computation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in fun and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to use these new resources, and I have already seen increased participation and enthusiasm during math lessons. The additional practice opportunities are helping students strengthen important skills while feeling more supported in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support of our classroom. Your donation is making a real difference for my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1772553900587,"projectUrl":"project/culturally-strong-academically-strong/10098666/","projectTitle":"Culturally Strong, Academically Strong: Math for Native Youth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634413"},{"teacherId":8033140,"projectId":10065643,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the wonderful impact our healthy eating and cooking program has had on students. Recently, they prepared a delicious \"Three Sisters Soup,\" made with squash, beans and corn. They savored every bite until their bowls were licked clean! \r\n\r\nThis experience ignited their enthusiasm for trying new foods and experimenting in the kitchen. It's heartwarming to see students excitedly embracing healthy choices and developing valuable culinary skills. Because of your support, we can continue nurturing their adventurous spirit and love for nutritious cooking. Let's keep inspiring their palates and creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1770907290115,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-cooking-and-eating/10065643/","projectTitle":"Healthy Cooking and Eating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vickery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8033140_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694985998507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8033140"},{"teacherId":8696520,"projectId":10077001,"letterContent":"I was so amazed by how quickly this project was funded. In a time of high stress for our school and community, your generosity reminded me that there are always people out there willing to offer the help you need if you have the strength to ask for it. \r\n\r\nThe Jonti-Craft book organizers from this project are highly coveted among elementary school teachers and librarians for the way they make books visible and easily accessible to young students for independent browsing. When even the youngest children are empowered to look for their own books and make their own reading choices, they are more motivated to read. \r\n\r\nWe already had two of these units that we use to highlight picture books in the categories that students request most often (superheroes, mythical creatures, funny books, spooky books, etc.), and we have placed these new shelves on the other side of the library to highlight nonfiction books that have not gotten the attention they deserve hidden in the stacks with only their spines on display. As library class visits wind down after next week, I will have time to decide on what categories will make the most sense, design signage, and get books moved in so that they are ready to browse when students arrive for a new school year. Thank you for making this possible for us.","fullyFundedDate":1770132964192,"projectUrl":"project/kid-friendly-school-library-shelving-mak/10077001/","projectTitle":"Kid-Friendly School Library Shelving Makes Independent Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassidy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8696520_orig.jpg?crop=1968,1968,x231,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769978669144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8696520"},{"teacherId":9972221,"projectId":9189787,"letterContent":"The children loved the ease with which they are able to clean up the blocks and it has greatly increased the amount of time spent playing with the big bocks this year. It helped with decreasing the amount of fighting at clean up time as well.\r\n\r\nThere have been sky scrapers, houses, railroads, villages, homes for life outside of Earthlings. We have used the blocks to build larger shapes and talked about how smaller shapes hide in plain sight often times and the angles that are needed to make each of those shapes and buildings. What works best and why. They have built some fascinating creations.","fullyFundedDate":1744033035298,"projectUrl":"project/future-architects/9189787/","projectTitle":"Future Architects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972221"},{"teacherId":8806055,"projectId":10098148,"letterContent":"Chi miigwech (thank you very much) for your donations to my classroom and our cooking projects. As the Ojibwe Cultural Arts teacher, I am dedicated to nurturing lifelong skills, including the preparation of traditional native foods.\r\n\r\nI am truly inspired by the support my students and I have received from the Donors Choose community. Your commitment to public education is remarkable.\r\n\r\nMy students and I greatly appreciate your generosity, which allows us to begin our cooking and eating adventures.","fullyFundedDate":1772552566917,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-with-kids/10098148/","projectTitle":"Cooking With Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8806055_orig.jpg?crop=984,983,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666362435344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8806055"},{"teacherId":8806055,"projectId":10005827,"letterContent":"Miigwech (thank you) for your generous contributions to my classroom. As an art teacher, materials like cardstock, high-quality art paper, Sharpies, pencils, crayons, paints, and markers are always in high demand.\r\n\r\nThe watercolor pencils are a wonderful new addition that the students are truly enjoying. Furthermore, the black pencil holders have been very helpful for organizing our tabletop Sharpie sets and watercolor pencils.\r\n\r\nMy students and I greatly appreciate your generosity and are thrilled to be able to continue creating art.","fullyFundedDate":1769459152458,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-refill/10005827/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8806055_orig.jpg?crop=984,983,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666362435344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8806055"},{"teacherId":7739133,"projectId":10067502,"letterContent":"We have been using the light table to practice letter ans number printing for over a month now. Many od my students are now able to pring several number 0-10, and are now independently writing their names on their work. I have also noticed that students are using fingers and thumb to grip writing utensils instead of using a whole fist. \r\n\r\nThe light table is also handy for teaching students about color mixing. I have colored magnetic tiles and primary colored lenses that can be combined to make secondary colors. Students now know what colors to mix together when they are painting.\r\n\r\nI thank all of you who donated.","fullyFundedDate":1770153511285,"projectUrl":"project/support-native-american-students-in-the/10067502/","projectTitle":"Support Native American Students in Their Early Literacy and Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7739133"},{"teacherId":10427990,"projectId":10094613,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity in supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to fidgets and snacks that are making a real difference in their daily experience at school. These resources help create a more comfortable and supportive environment where students can focus, regulate their emotions, and feel ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets give students a healthy outlet for movement and sensory needs, allowing them to stay engaged during lessons and better manage stress or restlessness. The snacks are just as impactful—many of our students come to school hungry or need an extra boost to get through the day, and having consistent access to food helps them stay energized, focused, and ready to participate. Together, these supports help remove barriers that can get in the way of learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us build a classroom where every student feels cared for, supported, and set up for success. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our students' well-being and growth—we truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1771372015314,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-my-space/10094613/","projectTitle":"Restocking my Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jordy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427990_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770656544674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427990"},{"teacherId":10427990,"projectId":10081643,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to games and fidgets that are already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. These tools provide students with healthy ways to regulate their energy, manage stress, and stay focused—skills that are essential not only for academic success but for overall well-being.\r\n\r\nIn our school community, many students benefit from having structured opportunities to move, reset, and engage in hands-on activities. The games you've provided are helping build social skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, while the fidgets are supporting students who need sensory input to stay present and ready to learn. It's been amazing to see students who previously struggled to stay engaged now feeling more confident, calm, and connected.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond materials—you are helping create a more inclusive, supportive, and joyful classroom for every student. Thank you for believing in our students and for making a lasting impact on their growth and success. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1770668799032,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-my-space/10081643/","projectTitle":"Restocking My Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jordy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427990_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770656544674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427990"},{"teacherId":8033140,"projectId":9890529,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generosity and share the profound impact that our recent project on water conservation and filtration has had on my classroom. The books and other supplies have not only enriched our curriculum but have also significantly transformed my students' understanding and appreciation of water's vital role in our ecosystem. \r\n\r\nThroughout the project, students have been deeply engaged in learning about how water moves through Earth. This exploration has sparked curiosity and led to meaningful discussions around the natural processes that govern our planet. By examining the water cycle, students have gained insights into the journey water takes and how it sustains life as it moves through various ecosystems. One of the most impactful aspects of the project was the hands-on experience with water filtration techniques. Students were fascinated to learn how water is filtered, gaining a new appreciation for the complexity and importance of this process. They enthusiastically participated in experiments that demonstrated how impurities are removed from water, enhancing their understanding of both natural and human-made filtration systems.\r\n\r\nI am excited to build on this foundational learning in the years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768506993937,"projectUrl":"project/water-systems/9890529/","projectTitle":"Water Systems","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vickery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8033140_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694985998507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8033140"},{"teacherId":8696520,"projectId":10077026,"letterContent":"This year, when I was prepping my students for the transition to unlimited checkouts, I set aside time to explain that our graphic novel section was especially precious. It is the most popular section, but has also always been the smallest.\r\n\r\nAll the graphic novels that we have added to our collection as a result of this ambitious project have made a huge difference. When asked to reflect on what they appreciated about the library this year, one fifth-grader said \"There is an 80-90% chance that the book you want is here.\" That is a huge achievement for a school of our size, especially when many students are allowed to take as many books as they want!\r\n\r\nHaving books that our students are enthusiastic about helps them learn to enjoy reading and increases their sense of collective care for our library. My students and I can't thank you enough for all of your support in making our library more reflective of the checkout habits of the students who use it every week.","fullyFundedDate":1771027321154,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-checkout-limit-means-we-need-mor/10077026/","projectTitle":"No More Checkout Limit Means We Need More Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassidy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8696520_orig.jpg?crop=1968,1968,x231,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769978669144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8696520"},{"teacherId":10045436,"projectId":9483255,"letterContent":"The items in this with list have gone a long way in helping to foster a caring, supportive, welcoming, and joyful community in my classroom. Students look forward to coming to school because they know they will be supported in my room. They have expressed to me that it makes a big difference to them that I provide hygiene supplies, snacks, and flexible spaces to work. I have even had students from other classrooms ask if they can use some of the hygiene items in my room like a toothbrush or a pad. I love that my space is known for providing these things for students who need them, and that's all thanks to your donation! \r\n\r\nI could not provide these things without your support. Miigwech!","fullyFundedDate":1756063322085,"projectUrl":"project/dazhitaa-she-works-or-plays/9483255/","projectTitle":"Dazhitaa- s/he works or plays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045436_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756857130450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045436"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74292","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":250,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":63,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":17,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.1,"schoolId":74292,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Anishinabe Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Anishinabe Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minneapolis-public-schools/anishinabe-academy/74292"}