{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thurman White Academy of the Arts","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10403436,"projectId":10016466,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing rowing machines for our PE workout room. Your contribution has truly transformed the way my students engage with fitness and has opened up new opportunities for both physical and personal growth.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the rowing machines, we have integrated them into our daily fitness rotations. One particularly memorable moment came during a circuit training lesson where students rotated through different workout stations. When they reached the rowing machines, many were initially unsure, but after a quick demonstration, they quickly became enthusiastic and competitive—in the best way. Students began tracking their distance and time, encouraging one another, and even setting personal goals. It was incredible to see students who are sometimes hesitant in traditional sports find confidence and success on the rowers.\r\n\r\nWhen the machines first arrived, the reaction was immediate excitement. Students were curious and eager to try something new. Several had never seen or used a rowing machine before, and their excitement turned into motivation. The novelty of the equipment sparked conversations about fitness, endurance, and even how rowing connects to real-world sports and lifelong health.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this momentum by incorporating goal-setting and progress tracking into our current fitness unit. Students are now working on personalized fitness plans where they use the rowing machines to improve cardiovascular endurance over time. We are also introducing mini-challenges and team-based goals to foster collaboration and accountability. Ultimately, these next steps will help students develop not just physical strength, but also discipline, perseverance, and a deeper understanding of their own health.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom. Thank you for helping us create a more engaging, inclusive, and inspiring environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768653460321,"projectUrl":"project/rowing-toward-stronger-healthier-studen/10016466/","projectTitle":"Rowing Toward Stronger, Healthier Students","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Helm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403436"},{"teacherId":8579085,"projectId":10013994,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) for helping me create a more calming and welcoming environment for my students. The lights, calming scent from our diffusers, rhythm sticks, headphones and bean bag chairs have all added to our classroom and have allowed my students to feel safe and calm. \r\n\r\nTeaching history often includes topics that may cause students to feel uncomfortable, sad and even angry. Being able to change our lighting to calm colors and infuse the room with relaxing scents have been a hit. Students request the lights and scents daily. \r\n\r\nThe bean bag chairs have been dubbed \"comfy town\" and have created a classroom incentive that keeps students wanting to earn the privilege to do their work with a friend in an area that makes them feel special. \r\n\r\nThe rhythm sticks are helping my students learn ways to regulate their nervous system as well as providing a tool to help activate ourselves when we need an energy pick me up. \r\n\r\nThe entire classroom feels so much more inviting not only for the students, but for myself and other colleagues who often meet in my room. We are all so appreciative of your generous gift that helped learning become a little less \"classroom\" and a little more \"home\".","fullyFundedDate":1768680590552,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-create-a-welcoming-and-safe-envi/10013994/","projectTitle":"Help Me Create a Welcoming and Safe Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8579085"},{"teacherId":5492134,"projectId":10001446,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled to receive their own copies of The Outsiders. Seeing their excitement as they held a book that was truly theirs to keep was incredibly special. Many of them now carry the novel with them throughout the day, reading during any free moment they can find. Several students have already reread the book at home, sharing it with family members and talking about their favorite characters and moments. One student is even planning to see the play in Chicago, which has made the story come alive in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nThis experience has created a meaningful and lasting memory for our class. Beyond our shared reading, students now have a book they can cherish as part of their own home libraries. Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Your kindness has truly made a difference in their learning, engagement, and love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1768167930745,"projectUrl":"project/the-ousiders/10001446/","projectTitle":"The Ousiders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ghidro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5492134"},{"teacherId":9348097,"projectId":9995298,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your recent donation of teaching supplies. Your generosity directly enhances the learning environment and provides students with essential resources that support their academic development.\r\nYour commitment to education and community partnership is truly valued. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student has the opportunity to thrive.\r\nThank you so much for providing our classroom with much‑needed teaching supplies. Your generosity brings real joy and opportunity to our students. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768155312881,"projectUrl":"project/math-rules/9995298/","projectTitle":"Math Rules","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LoBue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348097"},{"teacherId":8132062,"projectId":10005940,"letterContent":"Having a weight room on campus has been a total game-changer for my middle school athletes, especially when it comes to building physical confidence. At this age, students are often navigating awkward growth spurts and varying levels of coordination. Providing them with a structured environment to learn foundational movements—like proper squat form or core stabilization—gives them a sense of mastery over their own bodies. It's not just about getting stronger; it's about the \"lightbulb moment\" when they realize they can handle a challenge they previously thought was impossible.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical gains, the weight room has become a vital hub for injury prevention and long-term athletic development. By focusing on mobility and functional strength now, we are essentially \"bulletproofing\" their joints and tendons before they hit the high-intensity demands of high school sports. It also serves as a unique classroom addition to the PE department. Watching them track their progress and celebrate each other's small wins has fostered a team culture that carries over onto the field, teaching them that success is a slow-build process rather than an overnight result.","fullyFundedDate":1768181554825,"projectUrl":"project/getting-stronger-in-2026/10005940/","projectTitle":"Getting Stronger in 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Soares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8132062_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768015850960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8132062"},{"teacherId":10403365,"projectId":10016134,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to tell you how helpful the Rocketbooks have been for my students with exceptionalities. These amazing students now look forward to taking notes and have new confidence. For the first time in a long time they believe they can learn.\r\n\r\nThe students are taking notes and tracking assignments in the Rocketbooks and then uploading them to their Google Drive where they are organized by subject. Then they simply erase the page and start over in the next class. Parents have also expressed how much easier it is for them to be involved in their child's education now that they can access the class notes in Google Drive.","fullyFundedDate":1769177567483,"projectUrl":"project/the-organized-mind-tactile-note-taking/10016134/","projectTitle":"The Organized Mind: Tactile Note-Taking for Iep Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403365"},{"teacherId":10405619,"projectId":10027009,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my project: A Heartbeat Away From Student Success. \r\n\r\nThe school health office is where our students come for various levels of medical support before returning to the classroom.\r\n\r\nBy investing in health office resources, you have removed significant barriers to successful learning. You've ensured that when students face a health challenge, they have a safe, modern environment to turn to.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a vital part of my students' success and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1768700029606,"projectUrl":"project/a-heartbeat-away-from-student-success/10027009/","projectTitle":"A Heartbeat Away From Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chloe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405619"},{"teacherId":7568996,"projectId":10018110,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project, Amplifying Student Voices Through Media Arts. Because of your donation of Rode microphones, our students have been able to experience a whole new level of creativity, confidence, and professionalism in their work.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors may be familiar with technology at home, but in our classroom, these microphones have transformed how students learn and express themselves. High-quality audio has allowed students to focus on clarity, tone, and storytelling—essential skills not only in media production but also in communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Students are now able to hear the difference in their work, revise with purpose, and take pride in producing polished, professional-quality projects.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new technology is how \"real\" it makes their work feel. Whether they are anchoring our daily news broadcasts, recording voiceovers for documentaries, producing commercials, or creating movie trailers, they feel like true content creators. The microphones have elevated their projects from simple assignments to authentic productions that mirror real-world media.\r\n\r\nWe have also seen incredible growth in students who were once hesitant to speak up. Some of our quieter students have truly found their voice—literally and figuratively. With the microphones, they feel heard, valued, and confident sharing their ideas. Others who are passionate about storytelling, broadcasting, or filmmaking have taken on leadership roles, mentoring peers and raising the overall quality of our productions.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided equipment—it has empowered students to express themselves, collaborate creatively, and build skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us amplify their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1768531827376,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-student-voices-through-media/10018110/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Student Voices Through Media Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pelusio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7568996"},{"teacherId":9353279,"projectId":10015642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to technology that is truly transforming the way they learn each day. Many of my students are on the autism spectrum and benefit from visual, interactive, and engaging instruction. With this new technology, lessons that were once difficult to access are now meaningful and exciting. Students are able to practice reading, writing, and math skills through interactive programs that provide immediate feedback, visuals, and repetition—things that are essential for their learning. It has helped increase their independence, confidence, and willingness to try new tasks.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting to see is how motivated my students are to learn using these tools. They are eager to participate, stay on task longer, and take pride in completing activities. Even students who typically struggle to engage are now asking to use the technology and are showing growth in their academic and communication skills. Programs that include visuals, audio support, and hands-on interaction have made learning feel fun rather than frustrating.\r\n\r\nI have seen particular growth in students who previously had difficulty expressing themselves or staying focused. Some students who would avoid writing tasks are now excited to type their responses, and others who struggled with attention are able to stay engaged for longer periods of time. The technology has also supported communication by giving students alternative ways to express their thoughts and needs. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in creating a more inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment for my students. Thank you for believing in them and helping them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768683470186,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-need-bright-technology/10015642/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds Need Bright Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Merissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353279"},{"teacherId":2219303,"projectId":10003689,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of calculators to our classroom. Our students truly appreciate having access to these tools, and their excitement was clear the moment they received them. Having a full set of matching calculators has already made a noticeable difference, creating a more unified and efficient learning environment where every student can follow along with confidence.\r\n\r\nThese calculators are also incredibly important in supporting student learning. By allowing students to focus less on basic computations and more on understanding new concepts, they are able to engage more deeply with the material and build stronger problem-solving skills. Your support is making a meaningful impact in helping students succeed, and we are very grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768174677037,"projectUrl":"project/calculator-consistency/10003689/","projectTitle":"Calculator Consistency","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meltzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2219303_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565356979087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2219303"},{"teacherId":7109031,"projectId":9995027,"letterContent":"When students first saw the flexible seating and fidget tools, they were excited and eager to use them. We now use these resources daily during reading, writing, and independent work time. Students are able to choose seating that helps them focus, and many are staying on task longer and completing more work.\r\n\r\nThe fidget tools help students manage their energy and stay engaged during lessons. One student who usually struggles to focus was able to complete a full assignment while using a floor seat.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these supports as students work on longer writing assignments and class discussions. These resources are helping students feel more confident and successful in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768109576962,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-fidgets/9995027/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Fidgets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Virgil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7109031_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658875765939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvirgil"},{"teacherId":9353406,"projectId":9993771,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our middle school flag football program now has the basic supplies our students needed to fully participate and learn the game. We are using the supplies regularly. One of the most impactful moments came during a 7-on-7 practice where students designed their own passing routes and then tested them in live play. They worked together to adjust spacing, communicate coverage, and rotate positions. This turned into a student-led \"playbook\" project where each group created and demonstrated a play using the new equipment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students immediately gathered around the equipment with excitement. Many commented that it made practice feel \"like a real team,\" and several students who were previously hesitant to participate jumped in right away once they had properly sized flags and enough footballs for everyone. The energy during practice was incredible—students were smiling, asking to stay longer, and encouraging each other. These resources have helped increase participation, improve teamwork, and give our students a safe, structured way to build confidence, communication skills, and sportsmanship. 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