{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mater Academy East","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8153072,"projectId":10015874,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, this project has made a meaningful difference in how my students learn each day. The technology you've helped bring into our classroom is not just an add-on—it's become an essential tool for engagement, creativity, and deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nMany of you are familiar with using technology at home, but in our classroom, it serves a unique purpose. These tools allow students to interact with content in dynamic ways—whether that's through educational apps that adapt to their individual learning levels, collaborative platforms where they can share ideas in real time, or multimedia resources that bring lessons to life. Instead of passively receiving information, students are actively participating, exploring, and creating.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new technology is the sense of independence and ownership it gives them. They love being able to work at their own pace, revisit concepts when needed, and express their learning in creative formats like videos, presentations, or digital projects. It's empowering for them to see their ideas come to life in ways that weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nI've also seen some incredible transformations in specific students. For example, students who were previously hesitant to մասնակցate in class discussions have found their voice through digital platforms where they feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts. Others who struggled with traditional methods are now thriving because the technology provides alternative ways to access and demonstrate their understanding. Watching their confidence grow has been one of the most rewarding outcomes of this project.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly opened doors for my students, helping them build skills they'll carry far beyond our classroom. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768598394125,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-iep-implementation-through-ac/10015874/","projectTitle":"Supporting IEP Implementation Through Accessible Technology and Organization Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8153072_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x270,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699903090229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8153072"},{"teacherId":10402857,"projectId":10014395,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support, which has made a significant impact on our student athletes. Thanks to your contribution, we were able to provide nutritious snacks and essential equipment that enhance their training and performance. Your kindness not only fuels their bodies but also inspires them to strive for excellence. We truly appreciate your commitment to our program and the positive difference you make in our community. Thank you for believing in our athletes and supporting their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768499265543,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-em-up-knights/10014395/","projectTitle":"Fuel Em' Up Knights","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402857"},{"teacherId":9744070,"projectId":10032213,"letterContent":"We appreciate the materials you have given to us to use in the classroom. The students are really grateful for your generous donations and have been using the materials since the day we've got them. Every day, the students use their notebooks and pencils and highlighters to complete work that is going to set them for their educational endeavors. \r\n\r\nWith all of the coloring supplies and all of the copy paper that we've ever received, I am able to print all of the necessary readings for the class and print material for their social and emotional learning courses too. The students are grateful and I am grateful we appreciate you.!","fullyFundedDate":1768701867706,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-curious-minds/10032213/","projectTitle":"Fueling Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cordero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9744070"},{"teacherId":9349299,"projectId":9996295,"letterContent":"Words are not enough to thank all of you for sharing all your resources to make this project come to reality. When my students saw the materials and resources we all received, they were all excited! We are now doing different types of projects that could enhance their skills on creating cards, printing on mugs and making labels inside the classroom. Again, we thank you all for your generosity and kindness.\r\nIn the future, me and my students hope that you will all continue doing this and sharing your gifts. We appreciate your support to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768149640114,"projectUrl":"project/skills-that-last-a-lifetime/9996295/","projectTitle":"Skills That Last a Lifetime","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349299_orig.jpg?crop=648,648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699218642307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349299"},{"teacherId":9060016,"projectId":10028061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! These resources have quickly become an important part of our daily routines. Students use the whiteboards to practice and share their thinking during lessons, while the pocket charts and meeting chart help us stay organized and engaged during small group instruction. The headphones have been especially helpful during independent work, allowing students to focus and learn at their own pace, and the sand timers support time management during fluency assessments and individualized time tracking.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to explore everything and couldn't wait to start using them. The scented stickers and mini plush toys have been wonderful motivators and rewards, helping create a positive and encouraging classroom environment. It has been so special to see students take pride in their work, stay focused longer, and feel excited about learning each day.\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these tools to build independence, collaboration, and confidence. These materials are helping us create a classroom where students feel supported, motivated, and ready to learn. Your support has truly made a meaningful impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your donations. I couldn't have created this type of classroom environment without your help. Again, we really appreciate your support and donations.","fullyFundedDate":1768694758952,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focused-and-hands-on-learning/10028061/","projectTitle":"Tools For Focused and Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galvez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060016"},{"teacherId":9429618,"projectId":10014650,"letterContent":"Our students have been absolutely transformed by the arrival of the new violins. From the very first day, they were eager to hold, tune, and experiment with their instruments. We've been using them daily in class to build foundational skills like proper posture, bowing technique, and note reading. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are building toward a class ensemble performance, where they will apply the skills they've been developing to play together as a group. We are currently working on reading simple sheet music and improving intonation, intending to share a short concert for families and the school community. These violins have opened the door to opportunities that go far beyond the classroom, and we are so grateful for the role you've played in making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768442421546,"projectUrl":"project/strings-of-inspiration/10014650/","projectTitle":"Strings of inspiration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9429618_orig.png?crop=831,831,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704820617303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-morales123"},{"teacherId":9426723,"projectId":10020551,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support. The iFixit Chromebook repair kits, magnetic holder trays, and Raspberry Pis have transformed our students from everyday technology users into confident problem solvers, technicians, and creators. With the iFixit kits and magnetic trays, students now safely open, diagnose, and repair real Chromebooks that classmates depend on. They've learned to identify components, follow professional repair guides, and complete delicate screen repairs with confidence. That moment when a \"dead\" Chromebook boots up again because of their work, this has given many students a new sense of pride, ownership, and even interest in future careers in IT and hardware repair.\r\n\r\nThe Raspberry Pis have been dedicated to running digital flyers through PiSignage, turning our school announcements into a fully student managed system. Students design the flyers, upload them, and control what appears on the screens around campus, blending creativity with responsibility as they keep the school informed. The protein bars and applesauce snacks you provided have also made a real difference: many students come in during lunch or after school to work on repairs and signage, and having something healthy to eat has boosted their energy, focus, and motivation to stay engaged. Some of our quieter learners have especially flourished, one has become our go to Chromebook repair technician, another now leads digital poster design for the entire school. Your donation didn't just provide tools and snacks; it created a supportive, professional environment where students can do their best work. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768602078818,"projectUrl":"project/repairs-r-us/10020551/","projectTitle":"Repairs R' Us","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ibarra JR.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9426723_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704576896585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426723"},{"teacherId":9009268,"projectId":9998688,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you for your funding of this donors choose. Your gift of the Lenovo just arrived, and it couldn't have come at a better time! As we enter the last part of the school year, morale can dwindle and having access to this tablet is allowing me to access students in the halls and during lunches.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, the students at Mater East from prek to 12th grade now have the ability to receive PBIS points from me at any time of day. They can use these for prizes, snacks and privileges. You didn't just send a check; you sent joy to our students. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful to have you as a member of our Mater Academy community!","fullyFundedDate":1768456172207,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-pbis-station/9998688/","projectTitle":"Mobile PBIS Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Aja","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9009268_orig.png?crop=1390,1390,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753828966396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9009268"},{"teacherId":9863305,"projectId":10032223,"letterContent":"Thank you again for such generosity towards supporting my students who need closer interventions in math to become proficient. With these new resources, I have been able to save paper, using dry erase pockets and markers to complete worksheets and show our work during small group time. My students love using the different color markers to organize their thoughts, and annotate materials while solving problems with each other.\r\n\r\nAs materials started to come in, my students were curious as to what were in the boxes. Once I started unboxing, my students were ecstatic to see that there were not just academic materials, other materials to help keep their classroom clean and safe to work in, such as disinfectant wipes and tissues.\r\n\r\nOverall, I have been able to support a comfortable classroom environment that students can feel heard and recognized in.","fullyFundedDate":1768764966167,"projectUrl":"project/middle-schoolers-today-mathematicians-t/10032223/","projectTitle":"Middle Schoolers Today, Mathematicians Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9863305"},{"teacherId":10405057,"projectId":10024912,"letterContent":"Thank you again for such generosity towards supporting my students who aspire to gain proficiency in math as they move on to the next grade. With my new resources, I have been able to save paper, using dry erase pockets and markers to complete worksheets and show our work during small group time. My students love using the different color markers to organize their thoughts, and annotate materials while solving problems with each other.\r\n\r\nAs materials started to come in, my students were curious as to what were in the boxes. Once I started unboxing, my students were ecstatic to see that there were not just academic materials, but games like Connect 4 and Uno to build their social emotional skills, building empathy and healthy competitive skills.\r\n\r\nOverall, I have been able to support a comfortable classroom environment that students can feel heard and recognized in.","fullyFundedDate":1768675096468,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-math-supplied-for-greatne/10024912/","projectTitle":"Middle School Math: Supplied For Greatness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Diego","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10405057_orig.jpg?crop=539,539,x21,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768361020290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405057"},{"teacherId":10403050,"projectId":10037272,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. As an early childhood educator working with the Nevada Prekindergarten program, funding resources can often be a struggle. Due to your generosity our students were able to receive much needed supplies that help in their growth, development and imagination. \r\nMajority of the items I requested were to strengthen and develop fine motor skills through hands on play. Using the shape stencils, the children were able to one, identify shapes, two use one hand to hold the stencil in place while simultaneously using their dominant hand to hold a writing tool to trace the shape and last their imagination and creativity to design something with the shapes. Lacing cards are also considered a fine motor tool where children work using their dominant hand. They use their fingers to manipulate the string in and out around a picture. This strengthens their fingers and helps prepare them for writing. I chose animal and transportation stencils to take the learning a step further. We had a unit on Transportation where children learned about different forms of transportation and how they can get a person from point A to point B. The animal stencils were utilized during our animal unit, where children learned about what biomes animals live in and how they live. Both stencils enhanced learning while also helping with finger dexterity. \r\nIn addition, I asked for Sensory mats, that we utilize in our Cozy area for children who may need a moment to calm their bodies, reflect on emotions, or possibly just having a hard drop off in the morning. The sensory mats provide children with a sense of touch, and often when a child can touch things that are soft, hard, rough, smooth, it takes their mind off what was troubling them. This truly deescalates their emotions and helps them reset. Afterwards they are ready to join back in the daily routine of the room. \r\nNext, the nonfrightening animal masks that I requested for children to explore and play in dramatic play area, was a super big hit! The children during our unit Animals were able to use their imagination and pretend they were animals in the wild. What they didn't realize was that while playing with the masks they were also working and strengthening their self-help skills by putting the mask on and off. For the children they were just in the moment, having fun and being children. Also, in the dramatic play area the children were able to play with the pretend birthday cake I requested. As the teachers, we were able to use this fun, hands-on engaging play to teach fractions. The children were learning about whole, half, a quarter, and even two thirds. This was amazing to be part of; they had no clue what they were learning for them, it was all about the play. The best thing was that teaching through play we were able to gain observations with children recalling what we went over and using math terminology and vocabulary. This provides children with a love for mathematics.\r\nLastly, watercolor paints, this is absolutely one of PreK's favorite things. They highly enjoy painting with numerous different colors, mixing and creating new colors. What I am observing is their hand preference, fine motor control and finger dexterity, imagination, creativity, and language development. \r\nDue to your generosity, I can build a foundation for children to gain a love of learning and growing all while developing fine motor skills, self-help skills, math skills, and imagination. I truly thank you, as do my children.","fullyFundedDate":1768755632287,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-fine-motor-development-thr/10037272/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Fine Motor Development Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403050_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768844956492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403050"},{"teacherId":9352095,"projectId":10012879,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my counseling office has truly transformed into a warm, welcoming space where students feel safe, supported, and cared for. The shelving unit and bins have allowed me to organize my PBIS store, and the snacks have become a meaningful tool in both celebration and support.\r\n\r\nThrough my PBIS system, students earn points for positive behavior and are able to \"shop\" for snacks like Cheez-Its, Takis, chips, and Pop-Tarts. These same snacks have also made a powerful impact during counseling moments. For example, when a student is having a tough day, feeling overwhelmed, or just needs a little extra care, offering a snack has become a simple but meaningful way to build connection and comfort.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I plan to continue using these resources to reinforce positive behavior and to support students' social-emotional growth. As I build small counseling groups and continue classroom lessons on coping skills and emotional regulation, the PBIS store will remain a consistent incentive, while the snacks will continue to support students during moments when they need it most. 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