{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mater Academy East","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8913351,"projectId":10009238,"letterContent":"The materials received through DonorsChoose have made a meaningful impact on both student motivation and overall classroom engagement. Many of the items were used as incentives, which helped encourage positive behavior, consistent effort, and academic growth. Students became more excited to participate, complete tasks, and take pride in their work knowing their efforts could be recognized. These incentives created a supportive and motivating environment where students felt valued and driven to succeed.\r\n\r\nIn addition to incentives, several of the donated products directly supported classroom needs and daily instruction. These resources helped enhance lessons, provide hands-on learning opportunities, and ensure that all students had access to the materials they needed to be successful. By reducing the gap in classroom supplies, the donations allowed for smoother instruction and more effective teaching. Overall, the DonorsChoose contributions played a key role in creating a positive, engaging, and well-equipped learning environment for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1768251791408,"projectUrl":"project/-help-our-classroom-shine-with-the-sup/10009238/","projectTitle":"📚 Help Our Classroom Shine With the Supplies We Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. ESCAMIS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8913351_orig.jpg?crop=1744,1744,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681341877966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8913351"},{"teacherId":10399961,"projectId":9998619,"letterContent":"As I expected, my classroom was able to be known as \"home\". My students connected more than ever, and they felt as if they had a piece of warmth and love with them. Every single time they stepped in my classroom. I could see the love and friendships that were forming within every student that stepped in my classroom. \r\nMy love for the students grew as I was able to use everything that was donated to my classroom to be able to form strong bonds with them. From the little things like expo markers for the students to be able to write me small amazing little notes on my board to my beanbag couch that was donated and be being able to see my kids bond. I'm truly grateful and appreciate every single item that was donated in order to impact not only me, but my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768155112086,"projectUrl":"project/ms-mejia-essentials/9998619/","projectTitle":"Ms Mejia Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mejia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399961"},{"teacherId":9576430,"projectId":10012292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The smiley face carpet has already made a big impact by creating a warm, positive space that reflects kindness and inclusivity. We use it daily for whole group lessons, read-alouds, and class discussions. It has also been especially helpful for students who need to sit closer, giving them a more comfortable and accessible place to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were so excited—their faces truly lit up! The snacks have been a meaningful incentive, especially for my Title I students, helping motivate effort and celebrate their hard work. It has been so rewarding to see how something small can make such a big difference in their engagement and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase supplies are now part of our daily math routine, allowing students to practice, solve problems, and share their thinking while reducing paper use. Moving forward, we will continue using these resources to support collaboration, participation, and a positive learning environment. 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It keeps them focused, excited, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\n\r\nI've also noticed that students are more confident now. Even the quiet ones are willing to share because it feels easier and more comfortable for them. They enjoy being part of the lesson and showing what they know.\r\nThese tools also help me see who understands the lesson right away, so I can adjust and support students better.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom more active and engaging. Your support truly means a lot to us!","fullyFundedDate":1768170445117,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-and-supplies-for-a-motivated/9999559/","projectTitle":"Incentives and Supplies for a Motivated 3rd Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Balugay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9007827_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681527335706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9007827"},{"teacherId":1432976,"projectId":10109651,"letterContent":"This project has had a powerful and meaningful impact on our classroom. By creating a small, discreet student food pantry, we were able to meet a real and immediate need for students experiencing food insecurity. 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It has not only supported students in need but has also empowered all students to become more caring, aware, and connected individuals.","fullyFundedDate":1773423665750,"projectUrl":"project/no-student-should-learn-on-an-empty-stom/10109651/","projectTitle":"No Student Should Learn on an Empty Stomach","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":10275798,"projectId":9988342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, our students now have materials that are being used every single day to support learning, creativity, and engagement.\r\n\r\nFrom center time to individualized instruction, these materials have become an important part of our classroom routine. Students are able to freely create and build whatever their imagination allows. Watching them explore, experiment, and proudly share their creations has been incredible.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic signs were a wonderful addition to our classroom. Now we are able to display students' work, and it truly looks like beautiful masterpieces hanging around the room. It has made our classroom feel even more special and allows students to take pride in seeing their creations showcased.\r\n\r\nOur art center is now fully stocked with materials ranging from pom poms to stickers, giving students endless opportunities to create amazing works of art. My students are especially obsessed with the hole punches! Our sensory area has also become a favorite. With the new sand toys, students love exploring and building, especially since I rotate the toys so there is always something new to discover. Once summer starts and the weather gets warmer, the sand table will turn into a water table, and I'm sure my students are going to be obsessed.\r\n\r\nMany of the other toys are also used daily as transition activities in our busy bags. These innovative toys allow students to build and create while we wait for everyone to finish eating or prepare for the next activity. They help keep students engaged and encourage creativity even during short moments throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring this project to life and for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768071133876,"projectUrl":"project/play-create-and-learn-in-pre-k/9988342/","projectTitle":"Play, Create, and Learn in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cristina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275798"},{"teacherId":10275798,"projectId":9751244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, our students now have materials that are being used every single day to support learning, creativity, and engagement.\r\n\r\nFrom center time to individualized instruction, these materials have become an important part of our classroom routine. Students are able to freely create and build whatever their imagination allows. Watching them explore, experiment, and proudly share their creations has been incredible.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic people have been a wonderful addition to our math center. Students love using them with magnetic tiles to create scenes and stories while practicing important math and problem-solving skills. The magnetic bingo wands have also become a favorite tool during individualized instruction. We use them every week to help students practice number recognition in a hands-on and exciting way.\r\n\r\nDuring our transportation theme, students used the wooden blocks to design and build different modes of transportation. It was amazing to see their creativity come to life as they built cars, trains, and other vehicles.\r\n\r\nMany of the other toys are also used daily as transition activities in our busy bags. 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They provide opportunities for children to grow, explore, create, engage, and learn—all while having fun.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring this project to life and for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766422692316,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stem-and-literacy-into-our-clas/9751244/","projectTitle":"Bringing STEM and Literacy into Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cristina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275798"},{"teacherId":4787732,"projectId":10012901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students and athletes be at their best. The protein shakes and snacks are keeping the kids fueled up and successful. Yesterday, the track team had a meet, and thankfully, they had started their morning with protein shakes, and had a protein bar before they left. We ended up setting new school records and killed it in the meet!\r\nWhen we first got the packages, the kids were soo happy and excited. They felt like they had hope to become their best selves, and preform at their best for their athletic competitions. They continue to be very happy and excited. \r\nNext steps for my students are to keep going, keep training, and to stay on top of their work so they can be eligible and ready for their competitions coming up. We know that they are STUDENT athletes first, so making sure they have all their academic responsibilities taken care of is key. \r\nBecause of your kind donations, my students are more successful in the classroom and during their athletic competitions. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for all you have done to support my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768415099846,"projectUrl":"project/stacked-for-success/10012901/","projectTitle":"Stacked for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4787732_orig.jpg?crop=301,301,x20,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627413342410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missrivoli"},{"teacherId":8122244,"projectId":9998747,"letterContent":"Your generous donation is contributing to the learning of all students in our classroom. We are now able to differentiate our instruction better and break down concepts at different levels using the folder activities you helped us purchase. \r\n\r\n We are also able to attend to sensory needs better throughout the day. Your donation helped us purchase a yoga ball chair for the class. We have a few students that have difficulty sitting still and need a means of self-regulating their activity level while still being able to sit and attend to work.","fullyFundedDate":1768156077879,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun/9998747/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8122244_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758310569371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8122244"},{"teacherId":3765306,"projectId":9834758,"letterContent":"Thank you for the support we have received for our girls flag football program! I try my best to make sure every girl on our team feels like they are a part of something special and the support we get from DonorsChoose that allows me to give them gear they are proud to wear is amazing. \r\n\r\nThe better you look, the better you feel, and the better you play. This year was another great success all thanks to the generosity from this community. Thank you for all you have done for this program and girls athletics.","fullyFundedDate":1765649630294,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-2025/9834758/","projectTitle":"Gear Up 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brownell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3765306_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471983935037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-brownell"},{"teacherId":9733932,"projectId":9999697,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my student journalists are now working with the same types of tools used in real-world media production. The microphones and LED lights have dramatically improved the quality of their interviews and on-camera segments. Students are learning that professional storytelling is not just about creativity — it's about clear audio, intentional lighting, and organized production workflow. The card readers allow them to efficiently transfer footage, while the camera bags and clipboards help them stay organized on shoots, just like a real media team. Instead of \"making do,\" they are now learning and practicing true industry standards.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is watching their confidence grow. When students clip on a microphone or set up lighting before filming, they immediately take their roles more seriously. They speak with more intention, plan their shots more carefully, and collaborate more effectively. The equipment has transformed our classroom into a functioning newsroom environment. Students are proud of the quality of their work, and they can see — and hear — the difference.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant to take on leadership roles have stepped up in incredible ways. One student who rarely volunteered now confidently manages audio during interviews. Another has taken ownership of lighting setups and is teaching peers how to adjust for different environments. These tools have not only elevated their projects — they have elevated their sense of responsibility and professionalism. Thank you for investing in their voices and helping them produce work they are truly proud of.","fullyFundedDate":1768164625601,"projectUrl":"project/professional-tools-for-student-journalis/9999697/","projectTitle":"Professional Tools for Student Journalists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kirby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9733932_orig.png?crop=390,390,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725638833733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733932"},{"teacherId":9730096,"projectId":8739591,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and investing in our students' learning. 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