{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Discovery Charter School - Hillpointe","outOfStateSupporters":26.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6828875,"projectId":10586790,"letterContent":"I would like to say that my students were thrilled to see the new soccer equipment that was donated through your great generosity. We are a couple of weeks away from staring the soccer season and the girls are already super exited and ready to go. Having this material donated has allowed me to focus on getting the team together and having the girls focus on the pitch and all that entails having a good soccer team. The portable goals will make it easier to have daily practice for the girls allowing us to move locations and set up easily, the soccer balls and cones will also allow us to plan our practices affectively. \r\n\r\n Through your donation you will allow me to teach these girls: discipline, teamwork, goal setting and overall understanding of working towards a common team goal. Please understand that your impact is not small, it is a building block for these girls to become successful young women in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1788704956774,"projectUrl":"project/assist-for-goal/10586790/","projectTitle":"Assist for Goal!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6828875"},{"teacherId":10571878,"projectId":10578125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Science Rocks!\" project! My students immediately loved the new posters, and the science puns still spark conversations around the classroom. The posters have also led to discussions about future careers in science. One student told me our walls had been bare for years, so it's wonderful to see the room feel brighter and more inspiring. The stickers and erasers have been a big hit, too—my middle schoolers still love earning a sticker on their papers, and they're already asking what they can do to earn the fun rewards!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also made a difference in students' daily work. With pencils, colored pencils, highlighters, and erasers available, having writing supplies is no longer a concern. Our interactive notebook notes are now colorful and consistent, helping students organize their learning. As we prepare for upcoming classroom and state exams, we can focus on test practice and strategies for staying organized and successful. Thank you for helping create a more welcoming classroom and giving my students the tools and encouragement they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1788571930672,"projectUrl":"project/science-rocks/10578125/","projectTitle":"Science Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10571878_orig.png?crop=1181,1181,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785654113372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10571878"},{"teacherId":9347248,"projectId":10497571,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom. We really appreciate having the materials to make sure that we have successful and engaging lessons. When the materials arrived, the students were very curious and excited about them. They asked questions such as, \"What are these?\" and \"When will we use them?\" The materials are being used during my small-group instruction to provide students with additional support and hands-on learning opportunities.\r\nWhen I pull small groups, the students are very excited to use these materials. They love being able to use their markers and erasers to show their work on the whiteboards. During instruction, the students always ask to use them, and I know that I should have ordered more. Once again, thank you for helping to support and grow our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788401469110,"projectUrl":"project/my-learning-adventure/10497571/","projectTitle":"My Learning Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laforges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347248_orig.jpg?crop=1305,1305,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705957061228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347248"},{"teacherId":9370417,"projectId":10477906,"letterContent":"The hands-on materials we received have made such a wonderful impact in our special education classroom! My students are using the new resources during small-group instruction, independent work, and hands-on learning activities. These materials give my students opportunities to learn by touching, manipulating, sorting, matching, and exploring, which makes learning more meaningful and engaging for them.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were so excited to see all of the new activities! They immediately wanted to explore and see what they could do. Watching their excitement and curiosity reminded me how important it is to provide learning materials that meet their individual needs and allow them to learn in different ways.\r\nOne of the biggest changes I have noticed is that my students are more willing to participate and stay engaged when they can use hands-on materials. Students who may have difficulty demonstrating their understanding through traditional worksheets are able to show what they know through hands-on activities. These resources have also helped build confidence, independence, fine-motor skills, communication, and problem-solving skills. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported our classroom. Your generosity has provided my students with meaningful opportunities to learn, explore, and grow. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788648603011,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-hands-on/10477906/","projectTitle":"Special Education Hands On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370417"},{"teacherId":4607935,"projectId":10480795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and for supporting my students and our art classroom! Your kindness is helping provide my students with exciting new opportunities to explore art in creative and hands-on ways. Having these glow-in-the-dark supplies and black lights has brought an entirely new level of excitement to our art projects. The kids absolutely LOVE seeing their artwork come to life under the black lights, and their reactions have been priceless!\r\n\r\nYour support does so much more than provide art supplies—it creates memorable experiences that make students excited to learn, experiment, and express themselves. Watching their faces light up (literally!) when they see the colors and materials glow has been such a fun experience in our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students, encouraging their creativity, and helping me create an art program where they can try new things and have fun while learning. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787162923054,"projectUrl":"project/go-glow-art/10480795/","projectTitle":"Go Glow Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4607935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689031588833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssdavidson"},{"teacherId":4607935,"projectId":10520285,"letterContent":"Model Magic is the next best thing to traditional clay and will be an amazing addition to my art program, especially with my current cart-based classroom setup. Since I travel from classroom to classroom and bring all of the art supplies with me, Model Magic provides many of the same hands-on, three-dimensional experiences as clay without the mess, weight, and extensive cleanup that comes with traditional clay. It is lightweight, easy to transport, and simple to distribute to students, making it ideal for an art teacher who brings the studio directly into each classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, Model Magic will still give my students the opportunity to experience working with a clay-like material and develop important skills such as sculpting, shaping, joining, texturing, and creating three-dimensional forms. Students will be able to use their creativity and problem-solving skills while experiencing the excitement of building something with their hands. I truly believe this material will work out amazingly for my students because it allows me to provide meaningful clay experiences while making the process manageable within a mobile art classroom. It is a wonderful way to bring the benefits of clay to students even when a traditional clay studio and kiln are not readily accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1788477106071,"projectUrl":"project/clay-today/10520285/","projectTitle":"Clay Today!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4607935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689031588833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssdavidson"},{"teacherId":4607935,"projectId":10381327,"letterContent":"Model Magic is the next best thing to traditional clay and will be an amazing addition to my art program, especially with my current cart-based classroom setup. Since I travel from classroom to classroom and bring all of the art supplies with me, Model Magic provides many of the same hands-on, three-dimensional experiences as clay without the mess, weight, and extensive cleanup that comes with traditional clay. It is lightweight, easy to transport, and simple to distribute to students, making it ideal for an art teacher who brings the studio directly into each classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, Model Magic will still give my students the opportunity to experience working with a clay-like material and develop important skills such as sculpting, shaping, joining, texturing, and creating three-dimensional forms. Students will be able to use their creativity and problem-solving skills while experiencing the excitement of building something with their hands. I truly believe this material will work out amazingly for my students because it allows me to provide meaningful clay experiences while making the process manageable within a mobile art classroom. It is a wonderful way to bring the benefits of clay to students even when a traditional clay studio and kiln are not readily accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1786542219136,"projectUrl":"project/yay-clay/10381327/","projectTitle":"Yay Clay!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4607935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689031588833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssdavidson"},{"teacherId":9370417,"projectId":9990599,"letterContent":"Many of my students learn best when they can physically interact with materials, practice skills repeatedly, and see concepts in action. We were able to complete small group instructions with hands on learning. All the students grew over 100%! These experiences have helped my students stay focused, practice important skills, and gain confidence in themselves. Hands-on activities also give them the opportunity to work at their own pace and experience success in ways that traditional worksheets may not always provide.","fullyFundedDate":1768101690515,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tiny-hands/9990599/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tiny Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370417"},{"teacherId":4607935,"projectId":10381378,"letterContent":"There is something truly special about the moment I bring out our fun, scented markers in the elementary art classroom. My students immediately light up with excitement! The colorful markers are already engaging, but when students discover that they have different scents, they become eager to explore, create, and share their discoveries with their classmates. For many of my younger students, art is a chance to use their imagination, experiment with new materials, and express themselves in ways they may not get to during other parts of the school day. Scented markers add an extra sensory experience that makes even a simple drawing activity feel exciting and memorable. I love watching students carefully choose their colors, smell the markers, and excitedly tell me which scents are their favorites. These small moments of joy help create a positive classroom environment where students are excited to participate and proud of their artwork.\r\n\r\nYour donation will help bring more creativity, enthusiasm, and sensory exploration into my elementary art classroom. Having a variety of high-quality, colorful, scented markers allows me to offer students another way to experiment with color, line, pattern, lettering, and design while keeping them actively engaged in the learning process. These markers are especially exciting when introduced as a special material or reward, and I can see the anticipation on students' faces when they realize it is time to use them. More importantly, these supplies help me create positive memories around art and encourage students to see creativity as something fun and worth exploring. Every time a student smiles because they found their favorite color or scent, proudly shows a classmate their artwork, or eagerly asks when we can use the markers again, I am reminded of the impact that something as simple as an art supply can have. Thank you for helping make my classroom a place where students are excited to create, explore, and discover the joy of art!","fullyFundedDate":1786224897895,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-mark-with-markers/10381378/","projectTitle":"Making Our Mark With Markers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4607935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689031588833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssdavidson"},{"teacherId":4607935,"projectId":10291453,"letterContent":"My art cart has made an incredible impact in my new school and has quickly become one of the most valuable tools in my classroom. Being able to bring the cart from classroom to classroom allows me to take a wider variety of art supplies, materials, and creative opportunities directly to my students, rather than being limited by what can fit into a single classroom space. It has made it possible for me to introduce students to more diverse artistic experiences and provide materials that encourage them to explore, experiment, and create in ways they may not have had the opportunity to experience before. From drawing and painting to mixed media and hands-on projects, the cart allows me to adapt my lessons to different classrooms and student needs. Most importantly, it allows me to bring the joy of art to more students and make creativity accessible wherever they are learning.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to my generous donors for making this possible. Your support has provided much more than an art cart—it has provided mobility, opportunity, and countless moments of creativity for my students. Starting at a new school can come with the challenge of building a classroom and gathering the supplies needed to create a strong art program, and your generosity has helped make that transition so much easier. Because of you, I can bring more supplies, more variety, and more exciting experiences to my students. Every time I roll the cart into a classroom, I am reminded that there are people who believe in the importance of art education and want to help students thrive. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create an art program where every child has the opportunity to explore their creativity, build confidence, and discover the joy of making art. Your kindness truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1783567389989,"projectUrl":"project/rollin-in-hot-w-art-on-a-cart/10291453/","projectTitle":"Rollin in Hot W/ Art on a Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4607935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689031588833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssdavidson"},{"teacherId":8186832,"projectId":10048037,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of bringing opportunities to my students to participate in building their skills while playing board hames with their peers. My students work hard and look forward to being able to play the board games at the end of the day. Their ability to successfully communicate, take turns and work together to compete and solve problems with one another has improved. They look forward to including our other fourth grade students to practice the skills they have been working on since receiving these games.","fullyFundedDate":1769206442325,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-building-skills-/10048037/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: Building Skills & Community with Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8186832_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y579&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691190945923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8186832"},{"teacherId":8174443,"projectId":9991251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing five Amazon Fire Tablets for my students. Your kindness is making a real and immediate impact in our classroom.\r\nThese tablets will be used as part of our student incentive program, helping to motivate students to meet their learning goals in programs like iReady and ST Math. Because of you, students are excited, engaged, and working harder than ever to grow academically.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, access to technology like this is not guaranteed, so your donation means more than just a device—it represents opportunity, encouragement, and belief in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and supporting their journey. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768232513767,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-middle-schoolers-technology/9991251/","projectTitle":"Motivating Middle Schoolers: Technology Incentives for Math & Reading Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lorfing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8174443"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_102139","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":386,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.0,"schoolId":102139,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Discovery Charter School - Hillpointe on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Discovery Charter School - Hillpointe","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/state-public-charter-school-authority/discovery-charter-school-hillpointe-campus/102139"}