{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Children's AID College Prep Charter School - Southern Blvd","outOfStateSupporters":38.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3117484,"projectId":9545640,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to the Hooks Project. Your support is making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students by providing hooks for storage and snacks, helping to create a more organized, functional, and welcoming learning environment.\r\nWith your contribution, students can now store their belongings and access their snacks independently, promoting responsibility and fostering a sense of ownership over their space. These small but impactful improvements make daily routines smoother, give students more time to focus on learning and play, and enhance the overall classroom experience.\r\nBeyond the physical benefits, your donation sends a powerful message to our students about the value of community and kindness. They see firsthand how generosity and support from people like you can create positive change in their environment, inspiring them to give back in their own ways.\r\nThank you for investing in our students' success, comfort, and joy. Your thoughtful contribution to the Hooks Project demonstrates Ripple's commitment to making a tangible, lasting impact. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and support, and our students will benefit from your kindness every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758202990014,"projectUrl":"project/easy-essentials/9545640/","projectTitle":"Easy Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3117484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723854305613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-small"},{"teacherId":3117484,"projectId":9259263,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of hooks for student storage and snacks. Your kindness has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our classroom environment and on our students' daily routines. Because of you, our classroom is more organized, calm, and student-centered.\r\n\r\nThe hooks provide students with clear, accessible spaces for their belongings and snacks, allowing them to manage their items independently and responsibly. This has reduced distractions, shortened transition times, and helped students stay focused on learning. Simple routines like hanging up bags or accessing snacks now run smoothly, giving us more time for instruction and meaningful engagement.\r\n\r\nThese hooks have also supported student confidence and responsibility. When students are trusted with their own space, they feel capable and empowered. This is especially important for young learners and students who benefit from visual structure and consistency.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond materials; it shows our students that their learning environment matters and that people in the community care about their success. We are deeply grateful for your support and the positive difference it has made each day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a space where all students can feel supported and independent.","fullyFundedDate":1746699637409,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-for-2025/9259263/","projectTitle":"Help Us for 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3117484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723854305613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-small"},{"teacherId":3117484,"projectId":9740423,"letterContent":"Providing recess toys through this DonorsChoose project will have a powerful and positive impact on our students' physical, social, and emotional development. Recess is an essential part of the school day, offering students the opportunity to recharge, build relationships, and practice important life skills outside of the classroom. Access to safe, engaging recess toys will help ensure that all students can fully benefit from this valuable time.\r\n\r\nWith a variety of recess toys available, students will be encouraged to engage in active play, cooperative games, and imaginative activities. These experiences support physical health by promoting movement, coordination, and endurance, while also helping students develop social skills such as communication, teamwork, sharing, and problem-solving. When students have clear options for play, they are more likely to interact positively with peers and less likely to experience conflict or disengagement.\r\n\r\nRecess toys also support social-emotional learning. Structured and unstructured play gives students opportunities to practice self-regulation, manage emotions, and resolve conflicts in a natural setting. For students who struggle with unstructured time, having accessible toys provides guidance and purpose, helping them feel included and successful during recess. This is especially important for younger learners and students who benefit from clear expectations and supportive tools.\r\n\r\nIn addition, providing recess toys promotes equity. Not all students come to school with access to play materials, and some may feel left out when toys are limited. This project ensures that every student has equal access to engaging materials, fostering a sense of belonging and fairness within our school community.\r\n\r\nThe impact of recess toys extends beyond the playground. When students are able to release energy and engage in positive play, they return to the classroom more focused, calm, and ready to learn. This contributes to improved behavior, increased attention, and a more productive learning environment throughout the day.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project sends a clear message to students: their well-being matters. By investing in recess toys, donors are supporting not only physical activity but also joy, connection, and emotional growth. Thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose supporters, our students will have the tools they need to play, learn, and thrive during one of the most important parts of their day.","fullyFundedDate":1758898826609,"projectUrl":"project/raving-for-recess/9740423/","projectTitle":"Raving for Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3117484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723854305613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-small"},{"teacherId":3117484,"projectId":9085855,"letterContent":"Providing designated lunch box storage through this DonorsChoose project will make a meaningful difference in our classroom by creating an organized, safe, and student-friendly learning environment. Many of our students arrive each day with lunch boxes that must be stored in limited space, which can lead to clutter, confusion, and lost instructional time. This project will address that challenge by giving students a consistent and clearly defined place for their lunch boxes.\r\n\r\nWith proper lunch box storage, students will be able to independently manage their belongings as part of their daily routine. This promotes responsibility, accountability, and confidence—important skills for young learners. When students know exactly where to place and retrieve their lunch boxes, transitions become smoother and less stressful. This is especially beneficial for students who thrive with structure, predictability, and visual organization.\r\n\r\nOrganized lunch box storage will also help maximize instructional time. Currently, time can be lost managing misplaced items or clearing clutter from learning areas. By reducing these disruptions, teachers can focus more on instruction and small-group support, while students remain engaged and ready to learn. Even small efficiencies throughout the day can add up to significant gains in learning time.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting instruction, this storage solution promotes cleanliness and safety. Keeping lunch boxes off the floor and out of walkways helps maintain a clean classroom environment, reduces the risk of spills, and supports health and hygiene. A designated storage area also ensures that food items are kept contained and organized, which is important for classroom safety and comfort.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project shows students that their environment matters. An organized classroom helps students feel calm, valued, and supported. When students feel secure in their routines and surroundings, they are better able to focus, participate, and take pride in their classroom community.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose supporters, this lunch box storage will have a lasting impact on our daily routines, classroom culture, and student success. Your support helps create a space where students can build independence, stay organized, and focus on learning each day.","fullyFundedDate":1740964193569,"projectUrl":"project/lunchbox-liaison/9085855/","projectTitle":"Lunchbox Liaison","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3117484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723854305613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-small"},{"teacherId":3117484,"projectId":9699812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of hooks for student storage and snacks. What may seem like a small addition has made a powerful and lasting impact on our classroom environment and on the daily success of our students. Because of your kindness, our learning space is now more organized, calm, and intentionally designed to meet the needs of every child.\r\nBefore this support, managing personal belongings and snacks often created unnecessary challenges. Students needed frequent adult assistance, transitions took longer, and valuable instructional time was lost. With the installation of these hooks, students now have a clearly defined, accessible place for their belongings. This simple structure has empowered them to take ownership of their space and responsibilities in a way that feels natural and developmentally appropriate.\r\nYour donation has directly supported student independence. Each day, students confidently hang up their items, retrieve snacks when appropriate, and follow classroom routines with greater ease. This independence builds self-esteem and reinforces life skills such as organization, accountability, and self-management—skills that extend far beyond the classroom. For many of our learners, especially those who benefit from visual structure and predictable routines, this support has been especially meaningful.\r\nThe impact is also seen in our classroom flow. Transitions are smoother, distractions are minimized, and students are able to focus more fully on learning. When routines run efficiently, we gain more time for instruction, small-group support, and meaningful learning experiences. Your generosity has helped maximize learning time and create an environment where students feel calm, capable, and ready to succeed.\r\nAdditionally, the hooks have supported snack time in a way that promotes equity and dignity. Students can access their snacks independently without confusion or disruption, ensuring that all children feel included and supported throughout the day. This consistency helps students regulate their energy and attention, contributing to a more focused and positive classroom atmosphere.\r\nMost importantly, your donation communicates to our students that they are valued. It shows them that there are people in the community who care about their learning, their comfort, and their growth. That message is incredibly powerful and has a lasting impact on how students view themselves as learners.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in our students. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily routines, learning environment, and student confidence. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and the positive change it has brought to our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758202645576,"projectUrl":"project/successful-storage/9699812/","projectTitle":"Successful Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3117484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723854305613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-small"},{"teacherId":3117484,"projectId":7704736,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our second graders had what they needed to thrive this year. Something as simple as a healthy snack made such a difference. When students had fuel for their bodies, they were more focused, calm, and ready to learn. Snacks supported their growth and helped create better moods and stronger learning habits throughout the day.\r\nYour support also provided phonics materials that became a daily part of our classroom. Word cards, games, and special books helped our scholars unlock the power of reading. Phonics gave them the building blocks to become fluent, confident readers, and every success they experienced with these tools grew their excitement and confidence in learning.\r\nTogether, snacks and phonics resources gave our second graders both the energy and the skills they needed. Because of you, they not only learned but truly flourished.","fullyFundedDate":1692745393105,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-eating-and-seating/7704736/","projectTitle":"Flexible Eating and Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3117484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723854305613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-small"},{"teacherId":3117484,"projectId":9259309,"letterContent":"So far we have used it for recess, number stories, intervention, and making anchor charts. With 20 days left of school and summer school the plans are to continue gong with this moveable board. The fan color allows it to be strictly ours, but also fit into the theme of the classroom. The students were so excited when I came in that they automatically used it to create another recess spot. The gratitude for this project will continue to grow throughout the years. We are so grateful for your generosity and your support. It's the perfect size for our small classroom .","fullyFundedDate":1746698834443,"projectUrl":"project/intentional-intervention/9259309/","projectTitle":"Intentional Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3117484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723854305613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-small"},{"teacherId":3117484,"projectId":8323346,"letterContent":"We have loved using the shelves in the classroom. It has brought us a lot of joy and favor. We are able to keep our books, bookbags and supplies organized with these shelves. This has helped us organize our little slice of education and we are so excited. The kids have benefited from your kindness and we re thinking of keeping this idea and getting more shelves and continuing the organization and getting more shelves for last year. They may become cubbies for next year. 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