{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Achieve Language Academy","outOfStateSupporters":46.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":10188110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of the colorful Bambu Lab PLA filament! In our PreK classroom, learning happens best when it is hands-on. Thanks to you, our students are doing something truly magical: watching their own big ideas transform from drawings and digital concepts into real, physical objects they can hold in their hands. I have learned so much about 3D printing and appreciate your willingness to help my dreams for our class come true this year. I am inspired, my students are inspired, and my colleagues are inspired thanks to your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776193134935,"projectUrl":"project/pixels-to-projects-bring-stem-to-life/10188110/","projectTitle":"Pixels to Projects: Bring STEM to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":10164184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our 3D printing project and solving our \"sticky\" moisture problem! Your incredible generosity has brought pure joy to our 4-year-old tiny engineers, who are absolutely thrilled to watch their drawings turn into real toys they can actually hold. The new filament dryer acts like a \"magic box\" that keeps our materials perfectly dry, ensuring our printer works smoothly without clogging. With the extra rainbow of filament options—especially the glow-in-the-dark—our students have been actively bringing their custom counting bears and name tags to life with giant smiles on their faces.","fullyFundedDate":1774963594842,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-stem-print-dry-repeat/10164184/","projectTitle":"Pre-K STEM: Print, Dry, Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":10118418,"letterContent":"Thank you, because of the materials provided by you, I was able to accomplish a major teaching goal of creating a completely equitable, inclusive, and joyful transition to Kindergarten. Every single child, regardless of financial background, walked across that stage looking and feeling like a celebrated scholar. These high-quality cap, gown, and tassel sets will also serve future classes, allowing me to instill a lifelong love of learning and celebrate our little STEM leaders for years to come. Thank you for being a champion of early childhood education and making a meaningful difference for our families!","fullyFundedDate":1774963636617,"projectUrl":"project/stemsational-scholars-the-class-of-2039/10118418/","projectTitle":"STEMsational Scholars: the Class of 2039","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":10197722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom family and funding our outdoor play project! Your incredible generosity brings pure joy to our students' faces as they head outside to develop their motor skills using the new footballs, basketballs, toss games, and bubbles. The children absolutely lit up with smiles when we turn on the waterproof speaker and danced along to music, and the fruit pops and juice pouches kept everyone happily hydrated and comfortable in the afternoon heat!Thank you for investing in our daily routine and creating joyful, active learning experiences that make a meaningful difference for our Pre-K learners!","fullyFundedDate":1778777840870,"projectUrl":"project/recess-rescue-outdoor-play-essentials/10197722/","projectTitle":"Recess Rescue: Outdoor Play Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":10183798,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding our button and magnet maker project! Your incredible generosity has brought pure joy to our classroom! Through mechanical engineering, our students were so excited to use the machine to see how force and pressure work, watching separate pieces transform into a single object. Creating custom magnets has turned them into mini-scientists who enthusiastically test magnetic pull and polarity around the room, while designing circular layouts teaches them valuable concepts of scale, diameter, and spatial geometry. I was also so excited to create buttons with pictures of our school's eighth grade students with their faces and was able to pass them out to families as they watched their child graduate from our school. I can't wait to continue teaching my students about the joys of STEM learning!","fullyFundedDate":1775681031198,"projectUrl":"project/stem-button-making-surprise/10183798/","projectTitle":"STEM: Button Making Surprise","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":10048776,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support for our individual water bottles project! Ours students were so happy to receive them. I am so happy I was able to add student names to the water bottles. Our students will be personalizing them using vinyl letters and fun stickers, which builds name awareness, letter recognition, and a beautiful sense of ownership and pride in their work at home this summer.Thank you for investing in the growth and success of our learners and for making a meaningful difference in their everyday school experience!","fullyFundedDate":1774963645426,"projectUrl":"project/water-hydration-health-and-happy-heart/10048776/","projectTitle":"Water Hydration, Health, and Happy Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":9214983,"projectId":8695374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of providing a classroom rug for our students. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our learning environment. The classroom carpet is one of the most important spaces in our room. It serves as our gathering place where students come together each day for morning meetings, read-alouds, group discussions, songs, movement activities, and lessons. It is also where students practice social-emotion skills such as, listening, taking turns, and building friendships. For our young learners, the rug creates a welcoming space where they feel safe, included, and ready to learn. Students use the carpet during story time, small-group instruction, play time, and other collaborative learning experiences. It is truly the heart of our classroom. Because of your generosity, our students now have a clean, inviting, and organized space that encourages engagement and participation. Because of your generosity, our students now have a clean, inviting, and organized space that encourages engagement and participation. The new rug helps define our community area and gives every child a special place to belong. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a positive learning environment where they can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Your support is appreciated more than words can express, and we are grateful for the difference you have made in our classroom.\r\ns","fullyFundedDate":1729526345495,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-table/8695374/","projectTitle":"Sensory Table!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blase","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214983"},{"teacherId":8835949,"projectId":10228450,"letterContent":"Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our small group intervention sessions. When the students first saw the new games, books, and hands-on materials, they were immediately excited to learn. The tri-FACTa Addition and Subtraction Game and Open Number Line Starter Set quickly became favorite activities during math groups. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now eagerly volunteering to solve problems, explain their thinking, and practice math facts with confidence. One especially exciting moment was watching students work together to solve addition and subtraction challenges while cheering each other on and celebrating their successes.\r\n\r\nOur literacy groups have also been transformed by these engaging resources. Students love using the Match & Sort Phonics Quickies, Splash! Vowel Sounds Game, and Word Building Puzzles during reading intervention time. The Power Pen Quiz Cards add an interactive element that keeps students motivated and focused while practicing important phonics and comprehension skills. The Bob Books and Versatiles Beginning Readers Set have helped emerging readers build independence, and it has been wonderful to see students proudly read books on their own and share their progress with classmates and teachers.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tubes and calm down corner supplies have also had a powerful impact on our classroom environment. Students are learning healthy ways to regulate emotions and refocus when they feel overwhelmed, allowing them to return to learning ready to succeed. As we continue working toward stronger reading and math skills, these resources will help students grow in confidence, perseverance, and independence. Thank you for helping create a positive and engaging learning space where every child feels supported and capable of success.","fullyFundedDate":1777585202903,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-and-mathematicia/10228450/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers and Mathematicians Through Hands-On Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835949"},{"teacherId":2840259,"projectId":10164815,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought so much excitement, curiosity, and hands-on learning into our classroom through the \"STEM Explorers: Building, Thinking, and Learning Through Play\" project. From the moment my students saw the new materials, they were eager to explore, build, test, and discover. Their faces lit up with excitement as they worked together to experiment with motion, create designs, and solve challenges like real engineers.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the STEM kits during our science and math centers, and the engagement has been incredible. One of our favorite activities has been using the Crashapult and Wacky Wheels sets to explore force and motion. Students worked in teams to predict what would happen, test their ideas, and make changes to improve their designs. It has been wonderful to watch them practice problem-solving, communication, and teamwork while learning important science concepts in a meaningful way. The Ten Frame math game has also become a classroom favorite, helping students strengthen counting, number recognition, and early addition skills through play-based learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials have created opportunities for deeper thinking, creativity, and collaboration every single day. As we continue our STEM learning, students will begin designing their own experiments and engineering challenges using what they have learned about movement, balance, and simple machines. Your support has helped create a classroom where students feel excited to explore, ask questions, and think critically. Thank you for helping my young learners build confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning that will continue to grow throughout the year!","fullyFundedDate":1777591878328,"projectUrl":"project/stem-explorers-building-thinking-and/10164815/","projectTitle":"STEM Explorers: Building, Thinking, and Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2840259_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x927,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718278831463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bradfield"},{"teacherId":2022780,"projectId":10100705,"letterContent":"Our 3D printer has brought so much joy to our class already! Each morning our students enter the room looking for our newest 3D print to play with, count with and describe. The ask me each day if we can print this or that. One student asked me if we could print nearly every turtle he sees on our Bambi Lab app. His favorite prints are the turtles with tails. Another student loves capybaras and now that he has a printed one he has begun asking me to help him learn more about them! As you read about two students above, I have so many more stories to share about the gift you have given to our classroom. Thank you so very much for making this special project a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1772551018756,"projectUrl":"project/small-hands-big-prints-pre-k-3d-stem/10100705/","projectTitle":"Small Hands, Big Prints: Pre-K 3D STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tourville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030076432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tourville"},{"teacherId":8835949,"projectId":10186699,"letterContent":"The materials from this project have made a meaningful difference in how my students engage with math and literacy each day. These hands-on, interactive tools help students visualize concepts, practice skills in real time, and receive immediate feedback through play and exploration. My students are able to physically move pieces, build connections, and actively participate in their learning rather than passively completing worksheets.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for my students is how these tools turn learning into an experience. The Math Marks the Spot game has been a favorite—students love getting up, moving around, and practicing math skills in a way that feels like a game rather than work. The magnetic number bonds have helped \"lightbulb moments\" happen more frequently, especially for students who struggled to see how numbers fit together before. The alphabet matching nuts and bolts have also been incredibly popular, combining letter recognition with hands-on building, which keeps students focused and motivated.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students who typically find it difficult to stay engaged during traditional lessons have especially benefited from these resources. I've seen students who are often hesitant become more confident and willing to participate when learning feels interactive and fun. These tools have helped them take risks, build independence, and experience success in a way that is meaningful to them. Overall, this project has created a more inclusive, engaging classroom environment where all students can access learning and feel proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to our generous donors for making this project possible. Your support has brought joy, engagement, and meaningful learning opportunities into our classroom each day. Because of you, my students are building confidence, strengthening foundational skills, and developing a love of learning that will stay with them far beyond this year. Thank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential!","fullyFundedDate":1776080095041,"projectUrl":"project/numbers-letters-smiles-interactive/10186699/","projectTitle":"Numbers, Letters, & Smiles: Interactive Learning for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835949"},{"teacherId":8835949,"projectId":10186988,"letterContent":"The materials from this project have transformed the way my students engage with reading and math. While many donors may think of technology as screens and devices, in our classroom, these hands-on, interactive tools act as powerful \"learning technology\" that helps students actively build skills rather than passively receive information. By manipulating objects, solving problems through play, and engaging multiple senses, students are developing stronger phonics, number sense, and problem-solving abilities in a way that truly sticks.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the playful, \"real-world\" feel of the materials. The baking-themed activities, in particular, have sparked incredible enthusiasm—students feel like they are playing a game or running their own little bakery while actually practicing essential academic skills. This level of engagement has led to longer attention spans, increased participation, and a noticeable boost in confidence.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my more hesitant learners have especially thrived with these tools. Students who previously struggled to stay focused or felt frustrated during traditional instruction are now eager to participate and take risks. The hands-on nature of the materials allows them to access learning in a way that feels safe and enjoyable, helping them experience success and build a more positive attitude toward school. Overall, this project has made learning more meaningful, interactive, and joyful for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1776191385281,"projectUrl":"project/bake-up-some-knowledge-interactive-lear/10186988/","projectTitle":"Bake Up Some Knowledge: Interactive Learning for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835949"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63910","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":451,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":32,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.8,"schoolId":63910,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Achieve Language Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Achieve Language Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minnesota-department-of-education/achieve-language-academy/63910"}