{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Saint Paul Music Academy","outOfStateSupporters":32.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":369638,"projectId":10359578,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students and classroom. We have had such a great time getting to know each other this school year and getting in the swing of our new schedule and classes. We are very appreciative of the supplies that you helped us get. We have been busy drawing, coloring and creating. It has been a lot of fun watching the students work and be creative. These supplies have allowed us all to participate in the activities and I am excited to see what else the students can do as the year progresses. I am always in such awe of the donors and supporters and really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1785416677452,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-get-the-school-year-started/10359578/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Get the School Year Started!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bjostad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp369638_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521424410612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katebjostad"},{"teacherId":369638,"projectId":10350870,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of snacks for my classroom. My students have appreciated having them available to them daily when they are in need of a small snack to help keep their tummies full and minds focused. We have had many students be able to request a snack, eat, and then be able to focus on what they were working on. Being able to help give students the basic needs has helped us to be able to get a lot more learning done. Thank you for your support to me and my students. I would not be able to keep my snacks stocked without your help.","fullyFundedDate":1785337602832,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-help-learners-focus/10350870/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Help Learners Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bjostad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp369638_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521424410612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katebjostad"},{"teacherId":1649301,"projectId":10190703,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes packed with math games, sensory clay, chess sets, Rubik's cubes, and dinosaur STEM kits arrived, my classroom erupted with pure excitement! My students immediately gathered around, eyes wide with awe, eagerly asking if all these incredible tools were really for them. For my special education learners, these items are so much more than toys—they are accessible gateways that make abstract learning tangible and fun. Seeing that generous people outside our school cared enough to invest in their growth filled my students with pride and created an instant, enthusiastic buzz throughout our room.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these fantastic resources to work in our daily routine! During our recent math block, students traded traditional worksheets for interactive tools like the Multiplication Slam electronic game, Sumology, and math towers. Instead of feeling frustrated, my students were laughing, competing friendly-style, and practicing math facts with genuine excitement. Meanwhile, at our sensory stations, others used the kinetic sand, non-hardening modeling clay, and Lakeshore dough mats to build spatial awareness, practice counting, and strengthen critical fine motor skills. Nearby, a pair of students used the tournament chess set and digital timer to practice turn-taking, strategy, and executive functioning, while others dove into hands-on physics by testing different folds with the paper airplane kits.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed our classroom into an active, low-stress laboratory where every learner can thrive through discovery. Having these diverse tools allows me as a teacher to cater directly to each student's unique sensory and cognitive needs, replacing anxiety with hands-on problem-solving. Looking ahead, our next step is combining our literacy and STEM learning into interactive project centers: students will research prehistoric life using our new dinosaur books and figures, then construct themed 3D structures and habitats using the Minecraft-inspired magnetic blocks and LEGO plates. Thank you for opening up a world of creative possibilities and building confidence in my students every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1777548805819,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-building-thinkers-proble/10190703/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM: Building Thinkers, Problem-Solvers, and Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riederer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1649301_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589238330808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-riederer"},{"teacherId":1649301,"projectId":10176737,"letterContent":"When the boxes filled with Marble Runs, Magna-Tiles, LEGO, and vibrant whiteboard markers arrived, my classroom erupted with joy. My students' faces lit up, and they immediately gathered around with wide eyes, asking if these exciting tools were really meant for them. For my special education learners, these aren't just toys—they are accessible gateways to understanding the world around them. Knowing that generous donors believed in them enough to provide these materials made them feel valued and filled our room with an immediate, buzzing sense of curiosity.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to work, transforming our room into a living laboratory where play leads the way. Just last week, during a STEM exploration session, a student who often struggles with abstract concepts used the Magna-Tiles and LEGO to build a complex 3D structure. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by a worksheet, he was completely engaged, testing balance and cause-and-effect with a Marble Run while practicing fine motor skills. Nearby, other students used the whiteboard markers to sketch design ideas and try math problems—taking creative risks without the fear of making permanent mistakes, knowing they could simply wipe the board clean and try again.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting out classroom and filling it with joyful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1775044686478,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-materials/10176737/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riederer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1649301_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589238330808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-riederer"},{"teacherId":3484725,"projectId":10596695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! It means so much to our classroom. The kids were thrilled when they saw the new rug. The colors and the size. They worry about it getting dirty! The cushions are always in use to spread out around the room and on the rug to do their reading, writing, or math activities. Their eyes lit up with the new books and interesting characters. I look forward to reading each one to the class as well as see them reading the new books.\r\n\r\nWe are building our reading stamina, and I keep asking them to get lost in a book. We had 15 minutes of uninterrupted reading time today. No one needed a drink or a bathroom break. No one was not engaged in a text. Some were bummed when I said time was up. I love that they are finding books to connect with and enjoy! We will continue to build our reading stamina in a comfy spot as well as work on our reading comprehension!","fullyFundedDate":1789409722772,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-comfy-with-a-good-book/10596695/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Comfy with a Good Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlsson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3484725_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469830337497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3484725"},{"teacherId":3095420,"projectId":10148016,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our classroom library is now filled with \"just right\" leveled books that have completely transformed how our students read. Instead of struggling through overly complex texts or feeling disengaged, our curious and hardworking learners now dive into stories matched precisely to their reading levels. During small-group instruction, frustration has been replaced by genuine excitement—emerging readers are building foundational decoding and fluency skills, while more advanced students are mastering deep comprehension and critical thinking. The impact has been especially powerful for our reluctant readers and English language learners, who have built the stamina and confidence to see themselves as capable, successful readers. Your generosity didn't just place books on our shelves; it sparked a lifelong love for reading and unlocked the full potential of every student in our classroom. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1775494454399,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/10148016/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boettner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3095420_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483990666688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3095420"},{"teacherId":9908079,"projectId":10098726,"letterContent":"Thank you again for contributing to my classroom! I have already incorporated both the physical materials as well as the curriculum purchased from Teachers Pay Teachers into our independent work and active learning times. \r\n\r\nThe students particularly love the rainbow tree marble run. They were all so excited when they saw it! This toy has really helped them develop important play skills like taking turns, sharing, and cooperation. \r\n\r\nThe social skills curriculum and books have also been put to good use. My students loved having additional texts in the classroom that reflected our beautifully diverse school community. \r\n\r\nYour support for my students means more than you know. Thank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1771249130901,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stories-and-social-skills-empowe/10098726/","projectTitle":"STEM, Stories, and Social Skills: Empowering Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9908079_orig.jpg?crop=1396,1396,x121,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738710622229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908079"},{"teacherId":369638,"projectId":10129549,"letterContent":"I never feel there are enough words to express my gratitude to all of you for supporting my students and classroom. I am so thankful for the generosity and support. I love what I do and am always looking for ways to get the supplies and materials that will help my students learn. The new activities that go with our space unit have been a hit. I have loved finding my students using the planet magnets to put them in order and share what they now about each one. The planet projector has been fun to sit and relax and explore all the different things we can find. The hands on materials have been so great. The new round table has been a game changer in the classroom. It allows the students and staff to sit together and work collaboratively to learn, create, and have fun together.","fullyFundedDate":1773420109549,"projectUrl":"project/a-table-to-learn-about-space/10129549/","projectTitle":"A Table to Learn about Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bjostad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp369638_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521424410612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katebjostad"},{"teacherId":369638,"projectId":10040491,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you support and generosity to my classroom and students. The new storage boxes have allowed me to organize my task box items so that they are so much easier to find and switch out activities each week. I am loving the nice clean look and that all the activities are out of reach of my students who like to grab and dump items. I have been wanting to update some of my task box activities and the TPT gift card has allowed me to do this. My students need a lot of repeated practice on the same skills and concepts and sometimes it gets boring using the same activities and items. This project has allowed me to get some new ones and it has been fun to watch the students enjoy and become reengaged with the learning activities around the same sills we have been working on. Thank you for allowing me to give my students what they need.","fullyFundedDate":1770907276026,"projectUrl":"project/new-activities-and-storage-for-a-special/10040491/","projectTitle":"New Activities and Storage for a Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bjostad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp369638_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521424410612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katebjostad"},{"teacherId":369638,"projectId":10091272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and students. My students were so excited as the boxes arrived and have had so much fun unboxing them with me. \r\n\r\nMy students are absolutely in love with our new magnetic board and STEM activities. It has been so much fun to watch the students work together to build and explore with the new materials. We have been able to encourage and build so much more language as the students are working together to try new ways to use the materials. I love watching all the problem solving and critical thinking skills that are being used while they play. \r\n\r\nI can't wait to see what else we can do and how we can incorporate these highly engaging materials into different parts of our day.","fullyFundedDate":1770922849476,"projectUrl":"project/stem-activities-for-an-asd-classroom/10091272/","projectTitle":"Stem Activities For An ASD Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bjostad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp369638_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521424410612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katebjostad"},{"teacherId":1649301,"projectId":9307465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing movement and joy into our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students are no longer just sitting at desks to learn math—they are hopping, balancing, and physically stepping their way through counting concepts with our new number stepping stones. It is incredible to see their faces light up when they realize that learning can be a full-body experience.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase number lines and markers have become daily essentials, turning abstract addition and subtraction problems into visual tasks that my students can tackle with confidence. Meanwhile, the sensory tools and playdough are already helping students find their calm and focus during transitions, ensuring they are ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, I was able to download specific visual aids that match our current curriculum. Our next big step is moving from simple number recognition to active problem-solving. We are about to start a unit on subtraction, where students will use the dry erase number lines to visualize \"jumping back\" to find the difference. Because they have already physically practiced this movement on the stepping stones, they are primed and ready to transfer that knowledge to the number lines on their desks!\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, at our \"Calm Corner,\" the playdough and sensory materials have been vital. Just yesterday, a student was feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus. After five minutes of using the sensory dough to regulate his emotions, he returned to his desk calm, centered, and ready to pick up a dry erase marker to join the lesson.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a space where active learning and emotional well-being go hand in hand. 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