{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mater Academy Cactus Park","outOfStateSupporters":53.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9350222,"projectId":10589986,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Finding Their Voice: Helping Multilingual Colts Read, Connect, and Belong!\" Your generosity is making a meaningful difference for our multilingual learners at Mater Academy Cactus Park. Many of our students are learning English while also developing foundational reading skills, and having access to engaging, supportive resources helps build their confidence. These materials are helping us create opportunities for students to practice reading, expand their vocabulary, strengthen their language skills, and most importantly, feel included and successful in the classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project is seeing our students become more excited and confident about learning. Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, practicing new words, and expressing their thoughts without fear of making mistakes. Through small-group instruction, partner conversations, and hands-on literacy activities, these resources help make learning more accessible and meaningful. For our multilingual Colts, every new word learned, sentence spoken, and connection made is a step toward finding their voice!\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and meaningful conversations among students. As an educator and school administrator, I know how important it is for every child to feel seen, heard, and valued, regardless of the language they speak at home. Your support goes beyond providing classroom materials; you are helping our students build confidence, develop a love for reading, and feel a true sense of belonging. Thank you for investing in our multilingual Colts and reminding them that their voices matter! 💚🐴","fullyFundedDate":1789061151044,"projectUrl":"project/finding-their-voice-helping-multilingua/10589986/","projectTitle":"Finding Their Voice: Helping Multilingual Colts Read, Connect, and Belong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350222_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x48,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768526818226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350222"},{"teacherId":10399822,"projectId":10362674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom\\! Your generosity helps me create meaningful learning experiences that encourage my fourth\\-grade students to think critically, explore new concepts, and build confidence in their abilities\\.\r\n\r\nMy students are using hands\\-on manipulatives to make learning more interactive and engaging\\. These materials allow them to explore concepts, solve problems, and develop a deeper understanding of what they are learning rather than simply memorizing answers\\. I have seen how much students benefit when they can touch, move, and experiment with materials while working through challenging concepts\\.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also been a wonderful way to motivate students and celebrate their hard work\\. Having small incentives encourages students to stay focused, participate, and persevere when learning becomes challenging\\. It is exciting to see students become more enthusiastic about their work and take pride in their accomplishments\\!\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating hands\\-on activities into our daily math lessons and other learning experiences\\. I want my students to feel comfortable taking risks, asking questions, explaining their thinking, and learning from mistakes\\. Having the right materials helps me create opportunities for students to collaborate, explore different strategies, and develop the problem\\-solving skills they will use throughout their education\\.\r\n\r\nEven the everyday classroom essentials, such as sharpeners and cleaning supplies, make a difference in keeping our classroom organized, clean, and ready for learning\\.\r\n\r\nMy goal this year is to make learning more meaningful for every student, and your support helps bring that vision to life\\. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where curiosity, creativity, and growth are encouraged every day\\. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity\\!","fullyFundedDate":1784756857215,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-key/10362674/","projectTitle":"Organization Is Key!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399822_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783081258324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399822"},{"teacherId":10399822,"projectId":10362700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! These resources have made a meaningful difference in helping approximately 75 students stay organized, engaged, and prepared to learn. As a fourth-grade teacher, I want every student to feel equipped for success, and these materials help make that possible every day.\r\n\r\nMy students are using their individual mailboxes to keep assignments, handouts, and important papers organized. Having a designated space for their work encourages responsibility and independence while helping our classroom run more smoothly. The headphones allow students to focus during technology-based lessons and online assessments, while their composition notebooks provide a place to take notes, practice writing, and reflect on their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited to have supplies of their own and a more organized system for managing their work. It may seem like a small thing, but having the tools they need helps students feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn. I love seeing them take ownership of their materials and develop routines that will support them throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources as we strengthen our reading, writing, and math skills. Students will use their notebooks to show their thinking, record important strategies, and track their progress. They will also continue building independence by managing their materials and completing technology-based activities with fewer distractions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where students can spend less time worrying about supplies and organization and more time learning, growing, and reaching their potential. Thank you for investing in my students and helping provide an environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1784756974570,"projectUrl":"project/manipulatives-and-snacks-for-the-win/10362700/","projectTitle":"Manipulatives and Snacks for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399822_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783081258324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399822"},{"teacherId":9420269,"projectId":10010061,"letterContent":"This project has made a positive impact on my students by giving them healthy snacks they can enjoy while building positive reading habits. My students are more excited and motivated to read, and they love having a small reward to celebrate their reading efforts. The snacks have helped create a joyful classroom environment where students feel encouraged to keep reading and doing their best.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful to the generous donors who made this project possible. Your support has brought smiles to my students' faces and added excitement to our reading experiences. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where healthy choices, reading success, and joyful learning go hand in hand! 💛📚🍎","fullyFundedDate":1768269100106,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-happy-readers-rewarding/10010061/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks, Happy Readers: Rewarding Reading Success in ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colinares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9420269_orig.jpg?crop=748,748,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768171020115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9420269"},{"teacherId":8133238,"projectId":10050198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this project possible for my students! The materials have already made such a difference in our resource room. My students were so excited when they saw the new items and could not wait to start using them. It was really special watching them explore everything and knowing that these were resources we were able to provide because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials throughout our school day to support learning in small groups, independent work, and hands-on activities. Having additional resources has helped me give my students more opportunities to practice skills in ways that are engaging and meet their individual learning needs. One of my favorite parts has been seeing students become excited to use the materials and ask when they can use them again.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building on the skills we are working on and helping students become more confident and independent. In a resource room, progress can look different for every student, and sometimes those small successes are the biggest ones. These materials give us more ways to practice, learn, and celebrate that progress.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and our classroom. Your support has truly made an impact, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1773667990703,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-basic-needs-empowering-young-le/10050198/","projectTitle":"Meeting Basic Needs, Empowering Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8133238_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660064252162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133238"},{"teacherId":9368328,"projectId":10027291,"letterContent":"Receiving supplies through DonorsChoose made a tremendous difference in my art classroom. Because of the generosity of donors, my students had access to quality art materials that many may not have been able to afford on their own. These supplies gave every student the opportunity to create, explore new techniques, and express their imagination. The excitement on their faces when using new materials was priceless. DonorsChoose helped make our art room a place where every child had the opportunity to be creative, learn, and feel successful.","fullyFundedDate":1768851962061,"projectUrl":"project/elevated-art-instructions/10027291/","projectTitle":"Elevated Art Instructions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. KK","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368328"},{"teacherId":10402785,"projectId":10033852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Seeing my project get funded meant so much to me because I know it will make a real difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I can reward my students for their hard work with snacks, fun classroom items, and special celebrations that encourage positive behavior. The microwave will make our popcorn celebrations even more exciting, and the iPad will help my cheer team record and improve their routines together.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping create a classroom where they feel encouraged, supported, and excited to learn. Your generosity will have a lasting impact, and I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768715229084,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learners-cheerleaders/10033852/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learners & Cheerleaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bustamante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402785"},{"teacherId":9773551,"projectId":10030188,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation. Your thoughtful contribution has made a meaningful impact on our students and their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe donated items brought excitement and encouragement into our classroom. Many students felt motivated and inspired to work harder, participate more actively, and take greater pride in their learning. Seeing new materials and resources available to them helped build their confidence and enthusiasm each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only provided valuable supplies, but also reminded my students that there are caring people who believe in their success and future. This encouragement means so much, especially to students who may face challenges both inside and outside of school.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom environment has become more engaging, positive, and supportive. Students are eager to use the donated items, collaborate with one another, and put forth their best effort in their assignments and activities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, support, and investment in education. Your donation is truly appreciated, and the impact you have made will continue to motivate and inspire my students throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768700985215,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-confidence/10030188/","projectTitle":"Building Skills & Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanessa P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9773551"},{"teacherId":10414240,"projectId":10046347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential supplies such as cold packs, brushes, wipes, underwear, stickers, and a rolling cart to help keep everything organized and accessible. These may seem like simple items, but they make an enormous difference in the daily lives of my students. Many of our children come from underserved families where basic necessities can be difficult to provide. Your donation allows me to meet those immediate needs so my students can feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were so excited to see new materials. They especially loved the stickers and were amazed to see that we now had supplies available whenever someone needed them. Something as simple as being able to brush their hair, change into clean clothes after an accident, or receive a cold pack when they get hurt helps them regain confidence and return to class focused on learning instead of worrying about their basic needs. Watching their smiles and seeing the relief on their faces reminded me how meaningful your gift truly is.\r\n\r\nYour generosity extends far beyond the supplies themselvesd, it gives my students dignity, comfort, and the reassurance that they are cared for. As we continue through the school year, these resources will help create an environment where every child feels safe, supported, and prepared to participate in lessons each day. Thank you for believing in my students and for making such a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1769195704846,"projectUrl":"project/ms-graces-corner/10046347/","projectTitle":"Ms. Grace's Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10414240_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788975747625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414240"},{"teacherId":10406979,"projectId":10029808,"letterContent":"The generous donations our program received have made a meaningful impact on both my students and our basketball team. The new basketballs, ball rack, stickers, and iPad have brought a new level of excitement and organization to our practices. Having enough quality equipment means every student has more opportunities to participate, develop their skills, and stay engaged during drills. The ball rack helps keep our equipment organized and accessible, allowing us to spend more time learning and practicing instead of searching for supplies. The stickers have also been a fun way to recognize effort, teamwork, and positive attitudes, helping motivate students to give their best every day.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has become an especially valuable learning tool for our team. It allows us to record practices and games so students can watch their performance, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate their progress. Visual feedback helps students better understand skills and strategies that can be difficult to explain through words alone. Many of my students have become more confident after seeing their growth on video, and they are excited to use the technology as part of their learning. Thanks to your generosity, my students have access to resources that make practices more engaging, build teamwork, and create an environment where every athlete has the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768689084912,"projectUrl":"project/cactus-basketball/10029808/","projectTitle":"Cactus Basketball","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10406979_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783464032375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10406979"},{"teacherId":10401752,"projectId":10008123,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for the supply's that I received. It has really helped me get my classroom in order for my first year. We have been using all the supplies you donated often. My kids really like using the sharpies to color. As well as all the expo markers to draw on their white boards. The pencils have helped too because they always seem to go missing or get broken. \r\n\r\nAnyways all the supplies have been a huge help to me and I couldn't have done it with all the donors. It made my start to my first year much better.","fullyFundedDate":1768196340863,"projectUrl":"project/brand-new-teacher-in-need-of-supplies/10008123/","projectTitle":"Brand New Teacher in Need of Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401752"},{"teacherId":9350222,"projectId":10008868,"letterContent":"\"Turning Pages, Building Voices\" has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my English Learners. With these new resources, students are engaging in daily, structured reading practice that builds both confidence and language skills. We've used part of the donations to stay organized, ensuring materials are easily accessible and purposeful during small group instruction and independent reading and other items to incentivize student progress and goal-setting. One powerful moment was during a partner reading activity, when a student who is typically hesitant to speak volunteered to read aloud and discuss the story with a peer—something they had never done before. It was a clear sign that the right tools and motivation can truly unlock student voice.\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, students were excited and eager to explore them. Many gravitated toward books that reflected their interests and cultures, helping them feel seen and more willing to participate. The added incentives created an extra layer of excitement, encouraging students to stay focused and celebrate their growth along the way. 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