{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lied STEM Academy","outOfStateSupporters":21.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8511790,"projectId":10001034,"letterContent":"The Design, Print, Prototype: Empowering Student Innovation project gave students the opportunity to turn their ideas into tangible solutions. With access to 3D printing materials and prototyping resources, students were able to move beyond designing on a screen and experience the full design process—creating, printing, testing, identifying problems, and improving their designs.\r\n\r\nThese materials made hands-on innovation possible in the classroom. Students developed greater confidence as they saw their digital designs become physical objects they could test and refine. They practiced problem-solving, trial and error, perseverance, and effective communication while working through the challenges that naturally occur during prototyping.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the project helped students understand that a first design does not have to be perfect. They learned that successful innovation comes from testing ideas, learning from failure, making adjustments, and trying again. The materials provided students with meaningful opportunities to apply STEM concepts in an authentic, creative, and engaging way.","fullyFundedDate":1768167282439,"projectUrl":"project/design-print-prototype-empowering-stu/10001034/","projectTitle":"Design. Print. Prototype. 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Over the last couple of years, I've been building the Makerspace to help students with their exciting projects on campus. The biggest hit has definitely been the Chompsaw. Student's love taking cardboard and making it into something new for their class projects. The yearbook staff even made photo booth props out of recyclable materials with the Chompsaw. I'm very appreciative of your contribution. It'll be valued in the library for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1766779953753,"projectUrl":"project/maker-space-makeover/9861501/","projectTitle":"Maker Space Makeover!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schoenbeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9315862_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708111000744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9315862"},{"teacherId":9315862,"projectId":9993804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our library. Graphic Novels and Manga are the most popular books in the library, and students are always asking for more. I quickly processed the books and added them to our collection. I had a hard time keeping them on the shelf last year. They were always checked out or on hold for the next student. This year, the new 6th graders are already discovering these new books. They will make an impact on our library, circulation, and students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768104619099,"projectUrl":"project/new-manga-and-non-fiction-for-the-librar/9993804/","projectTitle":"New Manga and Non-Fiction for the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schoenbeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9315862_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708111000744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9315862"},{"teacherId":6764735,"projectId":9991337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping provide materials that my students are able to use every day. The dry-erase markers, index cards, glue sticks, tape, and organization supplies have become a regular part of our math classroom. Students use these materials for whiteboard practice, quick checks for understanding, math sorts, vocabulary activities, small-group work, and explaining their mathematical thinking. Having materials organized and ready to go has also made it much easier for students to grab what they need and get started quickly.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been giving students more opportunities to actively participate in math instead of simply completing problems on paper. Whether students are working together to sort mathematical representations, showing their thinking on whiteboards, or completing a quick exit ticket, these resources allow me to vary how students practice and demonstrate their understanding. The classroom organization and additional classroom items have also helped create a space that feels comfortable, organized, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue into new units, these materials will keep being used throughout the year. Students will be working with increasingly complex mathematical ideas, and I plan to continue incorporating collaborative activities, hands-on modeling, small-group challenges, and opportunities for students to explain and defend their thinking. Thank you for investing in my students and giving us resources that will continue to support learning long after this project was funded!","fullyFundedDate":1768077805722,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-tools-for-everyday-learning/9991337/","projectTitle":"Everyday Tools For Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Haun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6764735"},{"teacherId":4793061,"projectId":10233330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing a brand-new classroom television to our classroom. We are now complete with all 4 displays! Your generosity has made an immediate, vibrant impact on our daily routines, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWhile many of us use TVs at home for movies or news, the classroom display serves a very different purpose: it is our interactive hub for learning. Throughout the day, we use the screens to display step-by-step math modeling, real-time instruction, and interactive activities. Students are also able to display and present to our community partners. \r\n\r\nQuieter students who previously struggled to stay focused or engaged during class, now feel more connected to what they are learning. They feel more confident and less frustrated because of uninterupted access to the information. \r\n\r\nYour gift has created a more equitable, engaging, and accessible classroom for every child who walks through my door. Thank you for investing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1777956952279,"projectUrl":"project/an-unobstructed-view-of-math/10233330/","projectTitle":"An Unobstructed View of Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4793061_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777953459309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-rios"},{"teacherId":9351807,"projectId":9906342,"letterContent":"Every day of the week about 40-45 students came to my classroom to make bracelets, key chains, and a wide assortment of craft projects for themselves, friends, and family members. They came with their friends and had a blast. The smiles on their faces said everything. I even had students say today that they would miss the time over the summer. I am very thankful to all who donated so that my students could bond, unwind from a long school day, and be creative. Receiving help from you allowed my students to have fun every day and I didn't have to pay for the supplies myself which I have in the past.","fullyFundedDate":1769177562028,"projectUrl":"project/craft-supplies-for-theater-props/9906342/","projectTitle":"Craft Supplies for Theater Props","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagley's","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9351807_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781296611086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351807"},{"teacherId":6591389,"projectId":10004663,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity and support of our \"All the Math\" project. When our project was fully funded, I was absolutely thrilled, but nothing could have prepared me for the sheer joy and excitement that filled our classroom when the boxes finally arrived. Your belief in my prealgebra students has opened up a whole new world of learning for them, and I am so grateful for your investment in their futures.\r\n\r\nA Magical Unboxing Moment\r\nWhen the large packages were delivered to our classroom, my students' eyes lit up with curiosity. I decided to make the unboxing a shared experience, and the reaction was unforgettable. As I pulled out the brand-new class set of working calculators the kids we excited.\r\n\r\nNext came the vibrant packs of dry-erase markers, which elicited literal cheers—you would be amazed at how much middle schoolers love a fresh, juicy marker! But the real showstopper was the set of large, magnetic four-quadrant grids. As I unrolled them and slapped them directly onto our existing whiteboard, the students were absolutely mesmerized. One student blurted out, \"Wait, we don't have to draw crooked lines on the board anymore?\" It was a beautiful moment that instantly shifted the energy in the room from standard math anxiety to pure anticipation.\r\n\r\nTransforming Abstract Concepts Into Reality\r\nSince that day, these resources have completely transformed our daily classroom routine. We have been using the magnetic grids and dry-erase markers to tackle some of the most challenging conceptual hurdles in the prealgebra curriculum: slope, the Pythagorean theorem, and geometric transformations.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that stands out occurred last week while we were studying transformations (translations, reflections, and rotations). In the past, trying to draw these shifts on a standard whiteboard meant dealing with distorted lines, which often confused students who were already struggling with the concept. With the new magnetic grids, I was able to snap a perfect coordinate plane onto the board instantly.\r\n\r\nDuring a hands-on activity, I had students come up to the board in pairs. Using the fresh dry-erase markers, one student would draw a triangle in Quadrant I, and the second student would have to physically map out its reflection into Quadrant II. Because the grid lines are perfectly precise, the students could easily count the units and visually grasp why the coordinates changed the way they did. The calculators then allowed them to quickly verify algebraic distances without getting bogged down by tedious arithmetic. For the first time, I saw the \"lightbulb\" click for several students who had previously struggled with spatial reasoning. They weren't just memorizing formulas; they were physically interacting with the math.\r\n\r\n\"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.\" — William Butler Yeats\r\n\r\nBy providing these foundational tools, you haven't just given us school supplies; you have fueled a fire of curiosity and confidence in these young mathematicians. You have shown them that a community of people out there believes in their potential. Thank you for making \"All the Math\" a vibrant, successful reality in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1768659762037,"projectUrl":"project/all-the-math/10004663/","projectTitle":"All the Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6591389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565663743501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6591389"},{"teacherId":10403456,"projectId":10016750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of art supplies to my seventh-grade English Language Arts classroom. Your kindness has given my students more than materials. It has given them new ways to think, create, and express themselves. Because of your support, our classroom is becoming a place where ideas can move off the page and into the hands of students who are eager to draft, design, and bring their learning to life.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have given my students exciting new opportunities to express their learning in hands-on and creative ways. We have already designed visual representations of our final literary theme of the school year using the over-size Post-Its and the plethora of colorful Crayola markers. Your generosity is inspiring confidence, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth as readers, writers, and creators. Your support will have a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769011698068,"projectUrl":"project/active-creativity-for-imaginative-storyt/10016750/","projectTitle":"Active Creativity for Imaginative Storytellers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Obradovich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403456_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y617&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768280937600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403456"},{"teacherId":7737604,"projectId":8543906,"letterContent":"In our classroom, a common refrain is that students want learning to be \"fun,\" but deeper conversations reveal that what they truly crave is activity. They want to move beyond the traditional cycle of sitting at desks and copying notes; they are asking for the opportunity to be active participants in their education. My students are eager to collaborate on challenging problems, discover new concepts through hands-on exploration, and engage in meaningful academic discourse. By getting students up to the boards on a daily basis, we are transforming the classroom into a dynamic lab where patterns, equations, and graphs come off the page and into the real world.\r\n\r\nThe materials in this project, specifically the cardstock, lamination sheets, and color ink, are the essential tools needed to build this \"360-degree\" learning environment. High-quality ink allows me to create visually engaging activities tailored to my students' specific needs, while the cardstock and lamination ensure that these interactive tasks are durable enough to be handled by dozens of students every day. These supplies move learning from a passive experience to a tactile one, allowing students to physically manipulate mathematical concepts and work together to solve puzzles.\r\n\r\nYour support will help bridge the gap between \"boring\" seatwork and the active discovery my students are asking for. When students are standing at the boards, collaborating with their peers and using colorful, durable tools to visualize their thinking, their engagement skyrockets. You are not just providing stationery; you are providing the infrastructure for a classroom where every student is a scientist, a mathematician, and an active explorer. Thank you for helping me make \"fun\" and \"learning\" synonymous for my students this year.","fullyFundedDate":1723056239286,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-pop-of-color/8543906/","projectTitle":"A Little Pop of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7737604"},{"teacherId":7737604,"projectId":9523142,"letterContent":"Visible learning is meaningful learning. In my 6th-grade classroom, buttons serve as much more than simple prizes; they are a visual portfolio of a student's hard work and personal growth. As students master challenging concepts or demonstrate exceptional character, they earn a unique badge to add to their lanyards. Watching a student's lanyard fill up over the school year provides them with a tangible sense of progression and a constant reminder of what they are capable of achieving. This system fosters a culture of pride where students don't just finish assignments—they celebrate their successes.\r\n\r\nThe supplies in this project are the \"engine\" that keeps this motivational system running. High-quality ink allows me to produce vibrant, eye-catching button disks that students are excited to earn, while the specialized cutting boards and blades ensure I can use my Cricut to prepare these rewards quickly and efficiently. By moving this process entirely into the classroom, I can provide immediate recognition for a job well done, reinforcing positive habits the moment they happen.\r\n\r\nBeyond individual rewards, your support helps facilitate active, collaborative learning at our whiteboards. By providing magnets and socks to serve as individual erasers, every student has the tools they need to participate in \"360° learning.\" This allows me to see every student's work at a glance, giving me the ability to provide instant feedback while students gain the confidence to show their thinking in real-time. Your donation ensures that every student in my class has the resources to make their learning visible, colorful, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1755101388423,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-support/9523142/","projectTitle":"Motivational Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7737604"},{"teacherId":7737604,"projectId":9991827,"letterContent":"In our classroom, we believe that mastery shouldn't feel like a chore. While my students are incredibly bright, repetitive but essential tasks—like mastering math facts from -16 to 16 or navigating complex fractions—can often feel daunting. By introducing a \"button economy,\" we have successfully transformed these academic hurdles into an engaging, high-stakes game.\r\n\r\nCurrently, I am printing these high-demand Pokémon buttons at home, which creates a lag between a student's achievement and their reward. This project will bring a high-quality color printer and a steady supply of ink directly into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, I was able to:\r\n\r\nProvide Instant Gratification: Shortening the time between task completion and receiving a button reinforces the positive behavior immediately.\r\n\r\nFuel Healthy Competition: Students currently push one another to reach the next tier of \"rare\" buttons, fostering a culture of peer support and collective celebration.\r\n\r\nComplete the Collection: With over 200 unique buttons to earn, students stay motivated throughout the entire year, ensuring they don't just learn the material, but master it.\r\n\r\n\"When a student views a math worksheet not as a task, but as a path to a rare collectible, the 'boredom' vanishes and real learning begins.\"\r\n\r\nYour donation doesn't just buy a printer and ink; it buys enthusiasm. It ensures that every student who puts in the hard work to master a difficult concept walks away with a tangible, colorful badge of honor they can wear with pride. 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