{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Freedom Classical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":40.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6095184,"projectId":10007902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. We've been using the new materials every day during centers and lessons, and my kinders absolutely love them. They've been working together, exploring, and showing what they know in such meaningful ways.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the kids were so excited — big smiles, lots of \"Wow!\" They couldn't wait to try everything. \r\n\r\nIt truly makes us enjoy learning and even teaching! These resources are helping us build new skills, create more projects, and share our learning with families. You've opened up so many possibilities for my students, and we are so grateful.\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768218554179,"projectUrl":"project/bring-back-fun-in-learning/10007902/","projectTitle":"Bring Back Fun in Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shampagne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6095184"},{"teacherId":8472914,"projectId":10076949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for deciding to help our classroom project. While we did not manage to get our large dissection project funded, this project being funded significantly improved the classroom environment. The classroom is much more comfy and less overstimulating for students. The chair feet covers keep the classroom more quiet so students are not distracted or scared by the loud squeal of a chair. This also helps keep students save as they lean back in their chairs less. \r\n\r\nStudents walked in and saw the chair foot covers and went \"woah! Look at those, it's so quiet!\"\r\nIt was great to see them notice right away. \r\nThe art supplies continue to be appreciated by students as well who use these materials in not only my class but borrow them for other classes who do not supply these materials. \r\n\r\nStudents soon will be using these art materials to complete their night at the museum project and these art supplies will be extremely valuable and helpful in making them successful.\r\n\r\nThank you all for helping our students!","fullyFundedDate":1770481092920,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-students-a-cozy-classroom/10076949/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Students a Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poulin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8472914_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746249057160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspoulin"},{"teacherId":8472914,"projectId":10041611,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous help in supporting our project. Students are thriving in our science class as we hit the tail end of our year. This year we have gotten to spend a large amount of our time being creative, modeling, and showing our learning in various ways. Using these resources we have been able to make collaborative sticky boards for phenomenon questions and create various posters and models using the art supplies. \r\n\r\nThe students are always extremely happy to see the new materials they get to use in class. Especially new markers. Nothing beats a fresh marker! \r\n\r\nOur class is gearing up to exhibit our learning at our night at the museum event. This is where students will make an exhibit to show off their learning to the year. These art materials are SO very important to their success and helping them achieve great things on this project. We look forward to seeing the wonderful exhibits they create!","fullyFundedDate":1768797982268,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-in-need-of-classroom-supplies/10041611/","projectTitle":"Classroom in Need of Classroom Supplies and Engaging Models","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poulin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8472914_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746249057160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspoulin"},{"teacherId":1510417,"projectId":10008253,"letterContent":"My students came in the morning after I set out the new carpet and chair and were so surprised. It gave my classroom a whole new look. They can't wait for their turn to read in the chair. They absolutely love it. \r\n\r\nWe now do some of our learning away from their desks on the carpet. They love getting that movement in and getting to sit by different people. I can see the participation so much better this way as well. \r\n\r\nI'd like to thank you again for your donation to my classroom. We are so appreciative for all that you do for our classroom and the many others that you have donated to.","fullyFundedDate":1768188569388,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-read/10008253/","projectTitle":"A Place to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gebheim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1510417_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645934357732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1510417"},{"teacherId":9354569,"projectId":10020100,"letterContent":"Your support is making a powerful impact on my students through hands-on coding and robotics. With the ELECFREAKS robots, my students are no longer just learning about technology—they are actively building, coding, and bringing their ideas to life. These robots allow students to explore engineering and computer science concepts in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nAs students program and test their robots, they develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance. They learn to troubleshoot, collaborate, and think like real engineers. For many of my students, this is their first exposure to coding and robotics, and it is opening doors to future career interests and confidence in STEM. Because of your support, my students are becoming innovators, creators, and confident learners ready for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1768588139809,"projectUrl":"project/giving-students-the-tools-to-build-code/10020100/","projectTitle":"Giving Students the Tools to Build, Code, and Dream Big","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354569_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699296283972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fcasteam"},{"teacherId":6887489,"projectId":9990923,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom. My students have really enjoyed the bigger variety of reading options for both independent reading time and small group reading. My students have especially loved all the Who was books. They have enjoyed learning about the different people the biographies are written about. I have several students who have made it their goal to read every single one. Once again I thank you for your support and for giving me the opportunity to offer more books to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768073771620,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read/9990923/","projectTitle":"Let's Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harmata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6887489_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571108199591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6887489"},{"teacherId":9349768,"projectId":10029475,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your help with my class project! My students really enjoy the social time when using the games. It has helped to create a caring and empathetic environment in our classroom. As student learn to get along, it teaches the how valuable one another are. I have seen the students and they are so excited when we do have time to mingle and use all the games. They have opted to skip recess a few times to enjoy the social time. The game of Chess is a big hit which is great because it is also a thinking game! Once again, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1769643536928,"projectUrl":"project/hip-hip-fun-and-exciting-social-time/10029475/","projectTitle":"Hip Hip Fun and Exciting Social Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crawford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349768_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699024317857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349768"},{"teacherId":9349034,"projectId":9990950,"letterContent":"My students were super excited as soon as they saw the boxes- they didn't even want me to wait until I got them all set up to use them! I already have a few lakeshore games in my classroom at lower levels, so I was glad to have some that would be more challenging for my grade-level and above grade-level students. We have been using the games nearly every day in class and in my small groups. The students love them. In my afternoon class, I have many students even asking to \"join a group\" when someone is absent, so they get an extra chance to play the games. I have seen an improvement already in my students' performance after practicing with these games regularly, and I am looking forward to seeing them continually improve as they continue to use them. This has been such a blessing to our classroom and I am so grateful we were able to recieve these games.","fullyFundedDate":1768527291677,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9990950/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349034_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698883153478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349034"},{"teacherId":9347274,"projectId":10022599,"letterContent":"The introduction of the all-in-one color copier and headphones has fundamentally changed how my 6th graders engage with complex scientific concepts. In science, visual clarity is everything. Previously, grainy black-and-white diagrams of cell structures or tectonic plates left students guessing, but with the new color printing and scanning capabilities, they can now produce and analyze vibrant, high-definition models. The headphones have been equally transformative, allowing students to dive into interactive simulations and virtual lab experiments at their own pace. This technology creates a personalized learning environment where students can replay a complex video on photosynthesis or listen to a narrated simulation without the distraction of classroom noise.\r\n\r\nWhat seems to excite the students most is the professional \"polish\" they can now give to their work. There was a visible surge in pride when they printed their first full-color ecosystem posters; seeing their hard work reflected in high quality made the projects feel \"real\" rather than just another worksheet. I've noticed that my auditory learners and students who struggle with sensory processing have especially warmed to the headphones. One student, who often felt overwhelmed by the bustling sounds of lab days, now uses the headphones as a \"focus shield,\" allowing them to stay deeply engaged in data entry and research. It's been incredible to see technology not just as a tool for information, but as a bridge to confidence for every type of learner in my room.","fullyFundedDate":1768658037778,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-young-scientists-with-print-a/10022599/","projectTitle":"Supporting Young Scientists With Print and Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. BROOKS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347274"},{"teacherId":3844784,"projectId":10000500,"letterContent":"From the entire Freedom Classical K-8 charter school family, thank you so much for making \"Printing in Color: Turning Ideas Into Reality!\" a reality through your generous support on DonorsChoose! Your donation of the Brother color printer has already brought vibrant life to our students' creativity, learning, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe difference is visible every day: brighter smiles, deeper engagement, and a stronger sense of ownership over their work. This tool is especially powerful for our diverse learners, helping visual thinkers, English language learners, and students with IEPs communicate ideas more effectively. We're reaching almost 1,200 students weekly across grades K-8, and the energy in the room when they hit \"print\" is contagious!\r\n\r\nYour belief in our students and in hands-on, creative education has made a lasting impact at our charter school, where resources like this go so far. We promise to care for the printer, use it thoughtfully, and keep inspiring the next generation of thinkers and creators.\r\n\r\nThank you again—from the bottom of our hearts—for turning ideas into colorful reality.","fullyFundedDate":1768168187214,"projectUrl":"project/printing-in-color-turning-ideas-into-re/10000500/","projectTitle":"Printing in Color: Turning Ideas Into Reality!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leffler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3844784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532995651889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pam-leffler"},{"teacherId":3844784,"projectId":9545972,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire K-8 charter school community, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible support through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, our tech lab now has a full class set of high-quality headphones, and the impact has been immediate and inspiring!\r\n\r\nOur students—from kindergartners exploring educational apps for the first time to eighth graders diving into coding projects and online research—can now work independently without distractions and with clear audio. Before these headphones arrived, sharing devices or using low-quality alternatives often led to frustration, limited participation, and unequal learning experiences. Now, every child can fully engage in digital lessons, listen to instructional videos, practice phonics programs, or complete interactive assignments at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the tech lab has been wonderful to see. Students light up when they put on their own pair, and teachers report much smoother, more focused sessions. These headphones are helping level the playing field, supporting diverse learners (including those who benefit from noise reduction or audio reinforcement), and making technology a true tool for growth rather than a barrier.\r\n\r\nYour donation has directly enhanced weekly learning for almost 1200 students across all grade levels. It reminds us how powerful community generosity can be in transforming education, especially in a charter school where resources can sometimes be stretched thin.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—thank you. Your belief in our students and our mission means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1764165498276,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-the-tech-lab/9545972/","projectTitle":"Headphones for the Tech Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leffler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3844784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532995651889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pam-leffler"},{"teacherId":8347211,"projectId":9991376,"letterContent":"Using an iPad in the classroom has significantly strengthened my ability to support student learning by making instruction more interactive, visual, and accessible. With the ability to project directly from the iPad, I can model lessons in real time, showing students exactly how to approach a task step by step. Whether I am working through a math problem, annotating a reading passage, or demonstrating writing strategies, students are able to clearly see my thinking process. This kind of modeling helps break down complex concepts and allows students to follow along more confidently.\r\nAdditionally, the flexibility of the iPad allows me to adjust instruction in the moment based on student needs. I can quickly pull up examples, zoom in on important details, or revisit previous work without disrupting the flow of the lesson. This keeps students engaged and helps maintain a steady pace, while also ensuring that all learners have access to the support they need. The interactive nature of the tool also encourages student participation, as they can come up and demonstrate their thinking or collaborate on shared tasks.\r\nAlongside instructional support, implementing a system to track classroom library books has made a noticeable difference in how smoothly our reading environment operates. By having an organized and reliable way to monitor which student has each book, I am able to ensure that materials are consistently available and accounted for. This has reduced lost or misplaced books and made it easier to maintain a well-stocked classroom library.\r\nMore importantly, this tracking system has improved students' access to books. Because I can quickly see where books are and who has them, I am better able to guide students toward new reading choices and keep a steady rotation of books in their hands. This promotes independent reading and helps foster a classroom culture where students always have access to engaging materials. 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