{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"O'Brien - STEM Academy","outOfStateSupporters":42.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5725639,"projectId":9994049,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my life skills class. I recently moved to this position and had no official curriculum. Having things like the \"Choices\" magazine helps support the social emotional goals of my students in an authentic way. Every Monday, we do \"Magazine Monday\". So far the students have learned about different careers (like working for the USPS), buddy benches, volunteering at animal shelters, and unhoused teens. 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From hands-on activities and games to fidgets and even snacks, these aren't just \"extras\"—they're the things that help students open up, stay present, and actually practice the skills they're learning.\r\n\r\nThe trauma-informed curriculum you helped fund gives me the structure to run meaningful, focused lessons on coping with stress, grief, and big emotions—whether I'm working one-on-one, in small groups, or in a classroom. And the best part? Students are not just listening—they're participating, connecting, and growing.\r\n\r\nFor many of our kids, school can feel overwhelming. Your generosity helps create a space where they can take a breath, feel supported, and build the tools they need to succeed—not just academically, but as people.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just fund supplies—you helped create opportunities for connection, healing, and growth. That's something special.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate you being part of this work and investing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768672794275,"projectUrl":"project/trauma-informed-counseling-tools-to-supp/10024084/","projectTitle":"Trauma-Informed Counseling Tools to Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404873"},{"teacherId":2819191,"projectId":10037866,"letterContent":"Hello, how are you, I hope you are well. Our students are able to learn how to use a calculators in math class. \r\n This new product is good for students to use to learn how to use calculators to solve math problems. \r\n The particular students who have especially warmed to this new technology have been students who hardly ever do math due to math anxiety and displeasure but when they have a calculator in their hands, they seem to feel more confident to actually try.\r\n Many students already feel overwhelmed with math and yes although they can use their phones for it they should be able to learn to use calculators.","fullyFundedDate":1768753565883,"projectUrl":"project/calculator-access-for-all/10037866/","projectTitle":"Calculator Access for All","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2819191"},{"teacherId":8159766,"projectId":9276549,"letterContent":"Thank you for your gracious donation. My classroom and my students are enjoying the board games. Many of my students have never played a board game before. \r\n\r\nThese games allow student to interact with each other in a positive and engaging way. Students are playing with other students they normally don't interact with. These games have opened new and exciting times for my students\r\n\r\nI was able to watch my students grow in social and emotional skills. They interacted with students they normally don't socialize with. They wanted to learn how to play all of the new games. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank You.","fullyFundedDate":1746496123894,"projectUrl":"project/social-and-critical-thinking-through-boa/9276549/","projectTitle":"Social and Critical Thinking Through Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagoner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8159766_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x17,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746121017757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8159766"},{"teacherId":10412665,"projectId":10041719,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for supporting our project. Your donation has made a big difference in our classroom especially for my SIP students who really need a calm and safe space. We used the materials to create a calming corner in our room. The decorations helped turn a simple area into a cozy and welcoming space where students feel safe and comfortable. Now, students go there when they need to calm down, take a break, or refocus. The wooden Jenga blocks have been a favorite. My students love playing with them during free time. It's not just a game- they are learning to take turns, work together, and enjoy time with their classmates. It's been so nice to see them laughing and connecting with each other. The bean bag has also been very helpful. Some of my students use it when they feel upset or overwhelmed. Having a soft place to sit helps them calm down and feel better. After a few minutes, they are usually ready to go back to learning. I've seen many moments where students choose to go to the calming corner on their own, take deep breaths, and settle themselves. These small moments mean a lot and show how helpful this space has been. Because of your kindness, my students now have a place where they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn,.\r\n\r\n Thank you so much for your generosity and for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768806837649,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-a-safe-space-for-our-sip/10041719/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm: A Safe Space for Our SIP Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. ABAQUITA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412665"},{"teacherId":8159766,"projectId":9992170,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my Financial Literacy classroom project. This means the world to me. These games will impact my students learning real world budgeting, costs and every day money issues. These games allow students to learn while interacting in a fun and active way.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to start the games. In there interactions these are fun games, which they learn skills and strategies that they can use for their entire life.\r\n\r\nYou have allowed my students to learn life long skills and strategies to help them succeed in life.","fullyFundedDate":1768090095838,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-financial-literacy-with-intera/9992170/","projectTitle":"Exploring Financial Literacy With Interactive Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagoner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8159766_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x17,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746121017757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8159766"},{"teacherId":8132643,"projectId":9994951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Elevating Student Learning Through School Counseling Curriculum\" project. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we are able to provide engaging, intentional counseling lessons that help students build critical skills in areas like emotional regulation, goal setting, and academic success. These are skills that extend far beyond the classroom and support students in becoming confident, capable individuals.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and our school community. Thank you for helping us create opportunities for every student to learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768149838908,"projectUrl":"project/elevating-student-learning-through-schoo/9994951/","projectTitle":"Elevating Student Learning Through School Counseling Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8132643_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634414816617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8132643"},{"teacherId":5725639,"projectId":8460423,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping support my classroom. Students in my classes have mild to moderate disabilities, including learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD. Because of their disabilities, many of my students struggle with their social-emotional skills. The games, curriculum, journal prompts, and wall art are intended to help them increase those skills.. We work on understanding empathy, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.","fullyFundedDate":1729192475375,"projectUrl":"project/sel-for-students-with-disabilities/8460423/","projectTitle":"SEL for Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dubuque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5725639_orig.jpg?crop=1895,1895,x504,y493&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560300162346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5725639"},{"teacherId":5725639,"projectId":8305558,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my class with storage and snacks. My students have disabilities and many come from low income families. School is their safe space. Your donation helps me make my room the space that my students need. Your help is greatly appreciated and makes a difference to my students. \r\n\r\nThe storage cabinet will be used for years to come and will provide students with a cubby to keep papers and items. Snacks are my most requested item. Growing middle schoolers love their snacks!\r\n\r\nThank you for contributing to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1712858568969,"projectUrl":"project/storage-and-snacks/8305558/","projectTitle":"Storage and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dubuque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5725639_orig.jpg?crop=1895,1895,x504,y493&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560300162346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5725639"},{"teacherId":8159766,"projectId":9666787,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my Headphones Excite Students to Learn project. These headphones have made a tremendous impact on my students learning. We use iReady Math, in this program there are learning videos. The students are working at their grade level, with them able to hear the videos, they are able to complete more of the lesson at a higher score. The students are now able to listen to the learning/teaching videos. \r\n\r\nThe students are excited about these headphones. They feel more engaged in the lessons. Their work is showing in more lessons completed and at a high scores.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students be engaged in the math lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1766786326283,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-excite-students-to-learn/9666787/","projectTitle":"Headphones Excite Students to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagoner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8159766_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x17,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746121017757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8159766"},{"teacherId":8106087,"projectId":9994331,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in securing digitizing tablets for our digital art class. We've already been able to integrate the new equipment into our existing lessons, allowing students to be more expressive in their pixel art work and sketches.\r\n\r\nMy students who love traditional art, but were on the fence about this digital stuff, are especially pleased since they can now leverage their core drawing skills on our projects more effectively.\r\n\r\nWe're all excited to fully integrate them into the curriculum next semester and introduce whole new applications and workflows that we couldn't access before.","fullyFundedDate":1768106199676,"projectUrl":"project/future-illustrators-need-tools-digital/9994331/","projectTitle":"Future Illustrators Need Tools: Digital Drawing Tablets for Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8106087_orig.jpg?crop=2130,2130,x185,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767908545040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8106087"},{"teacherId":6339102,"projectId":10003705,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Career Café project and investing in the future of our middle school students. Your generosity has helped create meaningful opportunities for students to explore different careers, learn from real-world professionals, and begin thinking about their own goals for the future. Because of your support, students were able to actively participate in discussions, reflect on their interests, and engage more deeply in each Career Café experience.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you helped provide allowed students to move beyond simply listening to speakers and instead become active participants in their learning. They asked thoughtful questions, connected career pathways to their own strengths and interests, and began to see how the choices they make today can influence their future opportunities. Experiences like these help students build confidence, curiosity, and motivation as they begin to imagine what is possible for themselves.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping students expand their horizons and see new possibilities for their futures. 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