{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"New Century Academy","outOfStateSupporters":63.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3209291,"projectId":9387763,"letterContent":"This calendar has been an AMAZING addition to my classroom. I would recommend it to every elementary school teacher, every high school/middle school advisory teacher, every parent, every- everyone! Every single student has benefited from the various functions of the Skylight. Whether it is sending in photos of their pets, their friends/family members, or goofy school memories, the reward system that helps us teach behavior skills, the task board that keeps us organized, or the calendar that helps us keep track of school events, the SKYLIGHT is an epic addition to our classroom. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw it, the kids didn't fully know what to think of it. However, it has completely transformed the culture. Kids want to get their rewards, so they work for their stars. Teachers report that when a student isn't living up to expectations, all they need to say is, \"Do I have to send an email about your stars?\" And with that, an entire behavior change occurs for the positive. Students have started encouraging others to ensure they earn their stars during class time and stay out of trouble. Losing stars is an epic consequence for most. They always want to show up and be their best. When they don't, they know that there is the next day where the task list resets and we try again. Such an excellent life lesson!","fullyFundedDate":1750908249550,"projectUrl":"project/smart-scheduling-on-lock/9387763/","projectTitle":"Smart Scheduling on Lock!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dolge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3209291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743042782604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3209291"},{"teacherId":3209291,"projectId":9275691,"letterContent":"What a fantastic gift these supplies have been! This has been an absolute joy to see come to life. My students walked into what used to be an old storage room and saw it turned into a place of calm, comfort, and support. Whether it is a child acquiring hygiene supplies in a dignified manner, students enjoying the comfort of flexible seating, or simply having access to a space where they are away from the hustle and bustle of a hectic learning environment, it has been inspiring to see. \r\n\r\nI have seen students who struggled with attendance show up more consistently and declare this space as one of their preferred places. Now their attendance has improved immensely. They feel like they have a place in our building, and they can work peacefully. As groups have settled in, you will see collaboration from students who have never worked alongside each other before. However, spending time in this room working on separate projects has led to new friendships, more partnerships, and increased teamwork as time has progressed. \r\n\r\nThank you again for this amazing gift. My students definitely feel the love and care that was behind it.","fullyFundedDate":1746787211030,"projectUrl":"project/shared-learning-spaces-cultivating-coll/9275691/","projectTitle":"Shared Learning Spaces: Cultivating Collaboration and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dolge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3209291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743042782604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3209291"},{"teacherId":3209291,"projectId":9262560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project. My students have LOVED using their new Chromebooks and have greatly enjoyed the touchscreen functions. My students can work on their projects to build their portfolios and design projects that have already helped them make connections with others. Whether they are being used to set up volunteer placements, research group projects, or help them produce individual projects, they work on their public speaking skills, putting themselves out there, and pushing boundaries of comfort zones.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect has been seeing the students take their Chromebooks on the go and use them as tablets. It is having the best effect I could have imagined. They are not confined or held back by inconveniences like having to walk with an open laptop. The students are confident in their abilities to prepare, plan, execute, and present their findings with us after they visit the sites, and that has been inspiring, to say the least! \r\n\r\nMany students have absolutely adored this upgrade, but particularly my middle school crew. They continually find new ways to utilize technology to its full potential. I am amazed at their rapid growth and understanding through the use of updated technology. The days of waiting endlessly on wait screens is now a distant memory!","fullyFundedDate":1745505609966,"projectUrl":"project/charging-ahead-for-a-new-school-year/9262560/","projectTitle":"Charging Ahead for a New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dolge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3209291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743042782604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3209291"},{"teacherId":3209291,"projectId":9211288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project. My students have LOVED using their new Chromebooks and have greatly enjoyed the touchscreen functions. My students can work on their projects to build their portfolios and design projects that have already helped them make connections with others. Whether they are being used to set up volunteer placements, research group projects, or help them produce individual projects, they work on their public speaking skills, putting themselves out there, and pushing boundaries of comfort zones.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect has been seeing the students take their Chromebooks on the go and use them as tablets. It is having the best effect I could have imagined. They are not confined or held back by inconveniences like having to walk with an open laptop. The students are confident in their abilities to prepare, plan, execute, and present their findings with us after they visit the sites, and that has been inspiring, to say the least! \r\n\r\nMany students have absolutely adored this upgrade, but particularly my middle school crew. They continually find new ways to utilize technology to its full potential. I am amazed at their rapid growth and understanding through the use of updated technology. The days of waiting endlessly on wait screens is now a distant memory!","fullyFundedDate":1745083399029,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-chromebookin-it-into-project-bas/9211288/","projectTitle":"We Are Chromebookin' It Into Project-Based Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dolge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3209291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743042782604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3209291"},{"teacherId":9975897,"projectId":9208078,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation for the Pedometers for my students. When I first brought out the new pedometers, it was a mix of comments. Some were, \"cool - thats awesome\" and the others were \"oh no - not those\". It was evident that some students had used some before in other schools thay had attended. I know I had some work to do.\r\n \r\nWhen I first had my students use them in my Sports and Recreation class, some were raring and ready to step, while the others were hesitant to put them on. I told them that if they could get to a certain amount of steps by the end of the hour, they could choose the activity the next day we met. That is all it took and they started to accrue steps.\r\n\r\nI continue to use these pedometers within my other classes. 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