{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mater Academy East","outOfStateSupporters":37.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9729743,"projectId":10585678,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in funding our \"Treasure Chest of Success Motivating Young Learners\" project!\r\nWhen the box arrived and I opened it in front of the class, the students' eyes lit up immediately. There was an instant wave of excitement, giggles, and genuine joy as they saw all the wonderful items inside. They couldn't stop talking about how cool the rewards were, and seeing their faces beam with excitement made the whole room feel energized.\r\nWe have integrated the treasure chest directly into our daily classroom routine as a reward system for positive behavior, effort, and academic milestones. For example, during a recent group activity where students worked together on a challenging learning task, several students who stayed focused, encouraged their peers, and went above and beyond got to choose their very first prize from the chest. It was such a proud moment for them, and it instantly set a positive tone for the entire class.\r\nLooking ahead, we are using the treasure chest to keep this momentum going as we dive into our upcoming classroom projects and lessons. The students are already setting personal goals to earn their next trip to the chest, which has created a fantastic environment of motivation, responsibility, and teamwork. Thank you again for making a real, visible difference in our classroom—your kindness truly means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1788646907983,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-chest-of-success-motivating-you/10585678/","projectTitle":"Treasure Chest of Success Motivating Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9729743_orig.png?crop=1600,1600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768409394807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9729743"},{"teacherId":7390245,"projectId":10006357,"letterContent":"Technology gives my students opportunities to hear, see, create, and practice music in ways that go beyond a traditional music lesson. 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The snacks have all been enjoyed and are officially gone! My students were incredibly grateful every time they were able to choose a snack, especially during our reading activities. Having snacks available while students read has helped me keep them engaged and focused on the text. Something as simple as being able to grab a snack while reading has created a more comfortable and welcoming environment, and I have seen students become more willing to settle in, participate, and stick with challenging texts. The snacks may seem like a small thing, but to my students, they were a reminder that their classroom is a place where their needs and happiness matter.\r\n\r\nThe hygiene items have also had an incredibly positive impact, especially for my girls. All of my female students know that there are personal care items available in the classroom if they ever need them. Having access to lotion, chapstick, feminine hygiene products, and other essentials has provided a sense of comfort and security for students who may not always feel comfortable asking for these things. Some of my girls have specifically expressed how good it feels knowing that I keep these items available for them. What has touched me most is seeing how grateful these students are for the kindness of people they have never even met. They understand that these supplies came from complete strangers who chose to invest in them and believe that they deserve to have what they need to learn and feel confident at school. For students who may sometimes wonder whether people notice or care about them, that message means so much. Thank you for reminding my students that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in their potential and want to see them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1780665030963,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-snacks-building-a-classroom-care/10170457/","projectTitle":"Beyond Snacks: Building a Classroom Care Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ascencio-Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8386766_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783485122116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8386766"},{"teacherId":8577066,"projectId":7504904,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project! Your generosity does not go unnoticed. \r\n\r\nThe resources from this project ensured every student in my class had the appropriate materials for their independent learning stations! \r\n\r\nEvery student was able to have a working set of headphones to use for the lessons they complete independently on their computers. I had bags from a previous donation that made it really easy to keep the headphones organized for the students and myself. \r\n\r\nThis would not have been possible without your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1694436432754,"projectUrl":"project/sound-check/7504904/","projectTitle":"Sound Check!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Broberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8577066_orig.png?crop=374,374,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767907530914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-broberg"},{"teacherId":8748642,"projectId":10563671,"letterContent":"Our new resources are already making such a difference in our counseling space! Students have especially enjoyed using the stress-relief and calming tools during individual check-ins and when they need a few minutes to reset during a difficult day. The new organization materials have also helped make our resources easier for students to see and access, while the lighting has helped create a calmer, more welcoming environment.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were genuinely excited! Several immediately wanted to explore the new items and commented on how comfortable and inviting the counseling office felt. I love seeing students come into the space, find a tool that works for them, and begin to recognize what helps them regulate their emotions.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources during individual counseling, small groups, and social-emotional lessons. Students will practice identifying coping strategies that work for them and learn how to use those skills independently when they experience stress, frustration, or other big emotions.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a space where our students know they are welcome, supported, and cared for. Your generosity is making an impact every single day! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1788449145437,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-room-with-a-lot-of-heart/10563671/","projectTitle":"A Little Room With a Lot of Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pendley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8748642_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788191989196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8748642"},{"teacherId":1432976,"projectId":10570287,"letterContent":"your donation has made a meaningful difference in my students' ability to focus, participate, and stay engaged throughout the school day. Having individually packaged snacks and beverages available in our classroom ensures that students have access to a quick snack when they are hungry, helping remove hunger as a barrier to learning.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to meet a basic need and return their attention to classroom activities without missing valuable instructional time. I have seen students feel more comfortable, supported, and ready to learn when they know a snack is available when needed. These simple resources have helped create a caring classroom environment where students can focus on building academic, social, communication, and life skills. I am incredibly grateful to Donors Choose and our generous donors for helping make this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1788462627108,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-classroom-snacks-for-s/10570287/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning: Classroom Snacks for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krmpotich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1432976_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636512396652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1432976"},{"teacherId":5082557,"projectId":10001563,"letterContent":"Our cheerleaders had an amazing season this year, and we truly believe that the additional items provided through the generosity of our donors helped make this season extra special.\r\n\r\nFor many of our athletes, having these additional items gave them a greater sense of belonging. They felt confident, proud, and excited to represent their school and their team. They were able to look and feel like a team, and more importantly, they felt like they stood out and mattered.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, our athletes do not always have the opportunity to enjoy the \"extras.\" Many times, our focus is simply on making sure our students have the basic items they need to participate. While we have always done our best with what we have, this year our athletes were able to experience something different.\r\n\r\nBecause of our donors, our cheerleaders were able to feel special, supported, and valued. These items were more than just supplies—they helped build confidence, team spirit, and pride. They reminded our athletes that they are deserving of opportunities and experiences just like any other student-athlete.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank our donors enough for helping to change the experience for our athletes this season. Your generosity made a lasting impact, and our cheerleaders will remember not only the items they received, but the feeling of knowing that people believed in them and wanted them to succeed.\r\n\r\nFrom our entire cheer family, thank you for helping make this an amazing season!","fullyFundedDate":1768171152122,"projectUrl":"project/bursting-with-knights-pride/10001563/","projectTitle":"Bursting with Knights Pride!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abbott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5082557"},{"teacherId":8748642,"projectId":10007392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping us create a counseling space where they feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for!\r\n\r\nWe have already started putting our new resources to use in the counseling office. Students are using the materials during individual check-ins, small groups, and those everyday moments when they simply need a safe place to take a break, reset, or talk with someone. It has been so much fun watching their reactions as they discover the new items. They were genuinely excited and immediately wanted to check everything out!\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping us create more opportunities to teach coping skills, build positive relationships, encourage healthy choices, and support students' social-emotional needs. Most importantly, they are helping make our counseling office a place students know they can come when they need support.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating these materials into counseling activities and school-wide initiatives throughout the year. Your generosity has helped us create a space where students can feel seen, supported, and reminded that they matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and being a part of our Mater family! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1768184918645,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-counselor-corner/10007392/","projectTitle":"High School Counselor Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pendley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8748642_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788191989196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8748642"},{"teacherId":8748642,"projectId":8561486,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping us create a counseling space where they feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for!\r\n\r\nWe have already started putting our new resources to use in the counseling office. Students are using the materials during individual check-ins, small groups, and those everyday moments when they simply need a safe place to take a break, reset, or talk with someone. It has been so much fun watching their reactions as they discover the new items. They were genuinely excited and immediately wanted to check everything out!\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping us create more opportunities to teach coping skills, build positive relationships, encourage healthy choices, and support students' social-emotional needs. Most importantly, they are helping make our counseling office a place students know they can come when they need support.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating these materials into counseling activities and school-wide initiatives throughout the year. Your generosity has helped us create a space where students can feel seen, supported, and reminded that they matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and being a part of our Mater family! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1723468033792,"projectUrl":"project/counselors-corner/8561486/","projectTitle":"Counselor's Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pendley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8748642_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788191989196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8748642"},{"teacherId":7562185,"projectId":10375930,"letterContent":"The resources from our \"Cozy & Clean for Pre-K\" project have helped us create a comfortable and welcoming space where my students can take a break, regulate their emotions, and feel safe when they need a quiet moment. Our Cozy Corner has quickly become an important part of our classroom. Students use the soft pillows and comfortable space to calm their bodies, take a break, and prepare themselves to return to learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see their Cozy Corner come together! We have been learning that it is not a place for punishment, but a safe space they can choose when they are feeling sad, frustrated, overwhelmed, or simply need a moment to themselves. It has been wonderful watching them begin to recognize their own emotions and learn when they may need to use the space.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep practicing ways to identify and communicate our feelings, use calming strategies, and independently return to classroom activities when we are ready. These are such important skills for our Pre-K students as they learn how to manage big emotions and become more independent.\r\n\r\nThank you so much to our donors for helping us create a classroom environment where our little learners can feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1786208780111,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-clean-for-pre-k/10375930/","projectTitle":"Cozy & Clean for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. April Madrid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7562185_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788483951359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7562185"},{"teacherId":7562185,"projectId":10253054,"letterContent":"These materials will make a lasting impact in our Pre-K classroom. The lamination sheets and Velcro will allow me to create durable, reusable learning materials that can withstand daily use by little hands. I will be able to make visual supports, matching activities, center materials, name and letter activities, classroom routine visuals, and other hands-on resources that students can use throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nIn Pre-K, students learn best when they can see, touch, move, and interact with what they are learning. Velcro allows students to manipulate pieces independently, while lamination helps protect our materials so they can be used again and again. These resources will help me provide more individualized activities, support classroom routines, and give students opportunities to practice important early literacy, math, fine motor, and independence skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me build a strong Pre-K classroom filled with meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities!","fullyFundedDate":1777995562258,"projectUrl":"project/a-strong-pre-k-classroom/10253054/","projectTitle":"A Strong Pre-K Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. April Madrid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7562185_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788483951359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7562185"},{"teacherId":4787732,"projectId":10363450,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your support for my students. Because of your generosity, my kids are able to focus better because they have healthy, protein packed snacks to keep their minds and body's fueled for a longer time period. They are so thankful and truly being better scholars because of this. \r\nWhen I brought out their snacks, hydration sticks, protein chips, and protein shakes, they were so happy because \"Miss, my mom doesn't even get me healthy stuff, thanks for caring about me!\" It truly warms my heart to know that I have such a strong village who loves and cares for my students, too. \r\nAs we continue on throughout the year, we have many scholars and athletes who are already getting college offers and looks, D1 offers, and so much more. 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