{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mater Academy Bonanza","outOfStateSupporters":54.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9308225,"projectId":10198669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! Having this mobile equipment cart and play gear has made an incredible difference for my Pre-K classroom.  \r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with pure joy! Having a dedicated cart allows us to keep all my gross motor tools organized and stored in one convenient place. This is especially helpful during my shorter second outdoor time, as we can roll everything right outside so my children can maximize their play without wasting any time.  \r\nThe cart has also been a lifesaver during extreme weather conditions. On very hot or rainy days when we cannot spend extended time outdoors, we roll the cart into my classroom to set up exciting indoor obstacle courses. My students love bouncing on the Hop-Along Balls, weaving through cones, and playing the ring toss game. Moving forward, we will use these resources to practice team relay games and turn-taking skills. Thank you for making active play possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1777487123212,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving-active-play-for-tiny-l/10198669/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Moving: Active Play for Tiny Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9308225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768080744552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9308225"},{"teacherId":7558650,"projectId":10195195,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous DonorsChoose supporters for sponsoring our Pre-K classroom and providing us with new learning materials! Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nHow are you and your students using the new resources?\r\nWe are using the new materials during centers, small-group instruction, and hands-on learning activities. Our students have been especially excited to explore materials that strengthen their fine-motor skills, creativity, problem-solving, and early academic development. One special classroom moment was watching the children work together during center time, using the new materials to create, build, explore, and share ideas with their friends.\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\nThey were so excited and curious! The children immediately wanted to touch, explore, and try everything. Their excitement was wonderful to see, and they were eager to learn how they could use the new materials. It was a great reminder that young children learn best when they can explore through hands-on experiences.\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students?\r\nWe will continue using these materials throughout our upcoming lessons and centers as we build important Pre-K skills. Our next steps include strengthening fine-motor and pre-writing skills, encouraging language development, practicing problem-solving, and providing opportunities for cooperative play and creativity. These resources will continue to support our students throughout the school year as they grow more confident and independent learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and our classroom. Your support helps us provide meaningful, engaging learning experiences that our Pre-K students may not otherwise have access to. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1776711367755,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun/10195195/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7558650"},{"teacherId":10404132,"projectId":10606633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring these wonderful new books into our classroom. Our Pre-K children love story time, looking at the pictures, sharing their ideas, and discovering new stories.These books are helping us build vocabulary, listening and comprehension skills, and a love for reading in a way that feels natural and meaningful. I especially love seeing the children choose a book with a friend and \"read\" the pictures to each other. Your generosity means so much to our classroom. Thank you for helping us create a cozy library where our children can learn, imagine, and make special memories through books.","fullyFundedDate":1788839425755,"projectUrl":"project/the-love-of-reading/10606633/","projectTitle":"The Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404132"},{"teacherId":10377356,"projectId":10185026,"letterContent":"We use these books for our school wide program called Accelerated Reader. This program helps students test on what they read about and build comprehension skills. \r\n\r\nMy students and I have been loving these books and I can see how much their comprehension for texts have really been improving. These books help readers of all levels due to them being different AR levels. \r\n\r\nThank you for your amazing donations and all that went into making my classroom the best learning space that it can be. My students and I appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1779185645115,"projectUrl":"project/starbooks-yay/10185026/","projectTitle":"Starbooks Yay!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10377356_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768320982025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10377356"},{"teacherId":8820435,"projectId":10435464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my kindergarten classroom! My students were so excited when they saw all of the wonderful new resources. Our classroom rug has quickly become one of our favorite places to learn together. We use it every day for morning meetings, read-alouds, phonics, math lessons, class discussions, and other whole-group activities. Having a comfortable and defined space has made our classroom feel even more welcoming and has given my students a special place where we can come together as a classroom family.\r\n\r\nThe storage caddies have also been a huge help with teaching my students responsibility and independence. They are learning how to keep their pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, and other supplies organized and ready to use. The treasure box toys and stickers have brought so many smiles! My students get excited when they are recognized for showing kindness, making positive choices, working hard, and meeting classroom expectations. The snacks have also been extremely helpful. When a student forgets a snack or becomes hungry during our busy day, I can make sure they have something to eat so they can refocus on learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, our next steps are to keep building independence while strengthening our reading, writing, and math skills. We will continue using our rug for hands-on lessons, small discussions, stories, and learning activities while practicing classroom routines and positive behaviors. Your generosity has provided much more than classroom supplies—you have helped create a comfortable, organized, encouraging learning environment where my kindergarten students can grow and succeed. 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Students were proud to see their hard work acknowledged, and the incentives helped create a positive attitude toward SBAC testing. Most importantly, it reminded our students that their growth and effort matter and encouraged them to continue challenging themselves and giving their best effort.","fullyFundedDate":1768766171420,"projectUrl":"project/sbac-rewards-lets-hear-it/10038834/","projectTitle":"SBAC Rewards, Let's Hear it","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hilyard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4761881_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597114080268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4761881"},{"teacherId":4761881,"projectId":10598613,"letterContent":"Winning headphones as an incentive would make a meaningful impact on my students because it gives them something exciting to work toward while recognizing the tremendous effort they put in throughout the school year. My students work hard to prepare for assessments, complete assignments, meet their academic goals, and continue pushing themselves even when learning becomes challenging. Having the opportunity to earn headphones provides an extra source of motivation and shows students that their hard work, perseverance, and dedication are noticed and appreciated. More importantly, this incentive celebrates their accomplishments and helps build confidence, encouraging them to continue setting goals and striving for success throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1788753571852,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-win-headphones/10598613/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Win Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hilyard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4761881_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597114080268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4761881"},{"teacherId":10646910,"projectId":10584447,"letterContent":"I would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the state of Nevada for providing the funding to obtain these items. The students were excited when they saw the sport equipment. As many educators know, the teacher is the one who pays out of pocket for our students. \r\nThe equipment will be used for my PE class or whenever we have soccer practice.. I appreciate the donation because it shows that teachers aren't being overlooked and that the community understands what it takes to run a school. \r\nAgain thank you for your contribution toward my goal to provide equipment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1788642680294,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-students-for-healthy-lifestyle/10584447/","projectTitle":"Equipping Students for Healthy Lifestyles","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. V","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10646910"},{"teacherId":7459773,"projectId":10643006,"letterContent":"The materials will be presented to my students during our 5th grade puberty and development. The kits are to be placed in their backpack for any emergency situations such unexpected periods or body odor occurring. \r\nThe students are really excited to receive items that most parents can't afford or offer to the students. The girls are especially excited because they know that they will experience changes in their bodies and will be prepared. This will lessens the uncomfortably or fear when it happens. Also the teachers are vested in this for their students and actively encourage the students to be more autonomous.","fullyFundedDate":1789424539437,"projectUrl":"project/puberty-self-care-kits-for-growing-lea/10643006/","projectTitle":"Puberty & Self-Care Kits for Growing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459773_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786940126713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7459773"},{"teacherId":5639709,"projectId":10571414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us create a welcoming emotional and calm space for our students! The new resources are giving students a comfortable place where they can take a moment to reset, identify their feelings, practice calming strategies, and return to the classroom ready to learn. It has been wonderful to see students recognize when they need a break and use the space as a positive tool for managing their emotions and getting back on track.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also been a meaningful addition to our classroom. For some of our students, having access to a small snack in the morning or during snack time helps them feel more comfortable, focused, and ready to participate in learning. Our students were excited to see the new resources and snacks, and they have quickly become a helpful part of our daily routines.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue teaching our students how to recognize their emotions, use healthy coping strategies, and take care of their social-emotional needs. We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping us create a classroom environment where our students feel supported, cared for, and ready to learn. Your support is making a meaningful difference in our students' everyday experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1788627328629,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-resources-regulation-support/10571414/","projectTitle":"Rewards, Resources & Regulation: Supporting the Whole Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5639709_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719258786801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5639709"},{"teacherId":9276596,"projectId":10002139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to my classroom! My students absolutely love our new book collection and have been so excited to read and explore new stories. These books have helped expand their imaginations and have given them the opportunity to discover new characters, places, and ideas. It makes me so happy to see them excited about reading and sharing their favorite books with one another. Your support has made such a positive difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for helping bring the joy of reading to my students! ❤️📚","fullyFundedDate":1769177563485,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-their-imagination/10002139/","projectTitle":"Expanding Their Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9276596"},{"teacherId":9350017,"projectId":10573245,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our after-school snack program. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come directly from a full day of learning into after-school activities. By the afternoon, hunger can become a significant barrier to concentration, participation, and academic success. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to nutritious snacks that help fuel their minds and bodies during these important hours.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided have done more than satisfy hunger. They have helped students stay focused on homework, engage more fully in educational activities, and participate confidently in enrichment programs. For some children, these snacks may be the last meal they receive before returning home, making your support even more impactful.\r\n\r\nWe have seen students arrive tired and distracted, only to become energized and ready to learn after enjoying a healthy snack. Your generosity has created a welcoming environment where students feel cared for, valued, and supported.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you for investing in their well-being and educational success. 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