{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highland Renaissance Academy","outOfStateSupporters":51.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10374812,"projectId":9945509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom through Donors Choose. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students, and we are so grateful for your kindness and investment in their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to vibrant dot markers, colorful paints, googly eyes, and finger paints that bring our stories to life. We have been using these art supplies to create projects that connect directly to the books we read together. When we finish a story, students are excited to transition to art time where they can express their understanding creatively. The dot markers help build fine motor skills while adding bold pops of color, and the googly eyes have made our story characters funny, expressive, and unforgettable!\r\n\r\nOne of the most special changes has been the joy on students' faces as they use materials that actually work. For many of them, this is the first time they've had brand-new art supplies that aren't dried out, broken, or worn down. The excitement of opening fresh paints and using fully functioning markers has made art time feel extra special and valued.\r\n\r\nYour donation of fidget toys has also made a powerful difference during circle time. Our higher-energy students are now able to remain seated longer and stay more focused on lessons and discussions. The fidgets give their hands something purposeful to do, which helps their minds stay engaged. We've seen noticeable improvements in attention and participation because of this simple but impactful support.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Mighty Mouth tool has been incredibly helpful for our students working on articulation goals. Being able to clearly see tongue placement and mouth positioning has helped them better understand how sounds are formed. It has turned abstract instruction into something visual and concrete, boosting both confidence and progress.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are especially excited about next month's project, painting rainbows with our new finger paints! They are so proud of the beautiful artwork they are creating, and your donation has truly inspired their creativity and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for believing in our students. Your donation has brought color, focus, confidence, and joy into our classroom, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1765211223726,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-need-a-chance-to-shine/9945509/","projectTitle":"Little Artists Need a Chance to Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10374812"},{"teacherId":7624155,"projectId":9796672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with replenished school supplies. Having a new pencil sharpener, loads of pre-sharpened pencils, erasers, markers and paper will help us more than you know! They may not seem like big things to many, but to my students, having these items readily available to them will help them succeed. \r\n\r\nWe often waste so much instructional time in the day sharpening pencils, sharing erasers, or finding a marker that isn't dried up. Now, with out new supplies, we can get right to teaching and learning! No more lost time! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity! My students are so excited!","fullyFundedDate":1770828891301,"projectUrl":"project/supply-success/9796672/","projectTitle":"Supply Success!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7624155_orig.jpg?crop=1326,1326,x92,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632169870279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7624155"},{"teacherId":8334490,"projectId":9864480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing hats, gloves, and scarves for my students. Winter can be really tough for many of the families in our school community, and simple things like warm winter gear can make a huge difference in a child's day. Because of you, my students are able to go outside for recess, arrive at school in the morning, and walk home in the afternoon feeling warmer, more comfortable, and more cared for. I've already seen how excited they were to receive their items, and it meant a lot to them to know that someone they've never met cared enough to help keep them warm. Your support goes beyond just meeting a basic need. It helps my students feel safe, supported, and ready to focus on learning. I am truly grateful for your kindness and for being part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1766510075542,"projectUrl":"project/baby-its-cold-outside/9864480/","projectTitle":"Baby, It's Cold Outside!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8334490_orig.jpg?crop=1107,1107,x384,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644946924039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-keels"},{"teacherId":6737242,"projectId":9366505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. This project has been a special one for my classroom. Everyone loves when they get their time to be on the carpet to do independent or group work. We use the carpet at many times during the day. Students are able to collaborate and share their ideas and thinking. \r\nThe carpet has had a big improvement on my behavior because we have more space and more structure. Thank you again for your support. We wish for your continued support as we continue the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1758229488706,"projectUrl":"project/special-sitting/9366505/","projectTitle":"Special Sitting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6737242"},{"teacherId":6737242,"projectId":9061282,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. Here is school we are working on many online platforms. Just to name a few, IReady, Book Creator, Peeble Go, XL Math, and many others. In addition, we have taken several online test. These are both state mandated and district created. I am giving 24 test at the same time. You could only imagine how loud it would be without these headphones! I want to thank you again for your donation. My students are able to better focus on their task without distractions. It has shown in the amount of time they are on task. We have made great gains.","fullyFundedDate":1746707878860,"projectUrl":"project/testing-testing-read-all-about-it/9061282/","projectTitle":"Testing! Testing! Read All About It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6737242"},{"teacherId":9753328,"projectId":9535394,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart, for your generous gift of sensory materials for my students. All the materials you have donated to our class including the kinetic sand, Mr. Potato head, the ice cream modeling kit, and playdough, have been very impactful in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThese materials provide ample learning experiences for our students and help maintain a calm classroom environment on daily basis. The sensory processing experiences that these tools afford our students, enrich our classroom more than we could have anticipated.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity,","fullyFundedDate":1758220644609,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-experiences-for-exceptional-pres/9535394/","projectTitle":"Sensory Experiences For Exceptional Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akihola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753328_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755117311412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9753328"},{"teacherId":8334490,"projectId":9957108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project for new cheer bows and socks for the Spirit Squad. Your support means more than you know. For many of our students, this is their very first experience being part of a cheer team, and having matching bows and socks helps them feel confident, included, and truly part of something special.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our cheerleaders will be able to take the court with pride, feeling prepared and excited to represent our school. You didn't just provide equipment — you helped create a sense of belonging and gave our students a memory they will carry with them.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our team and in the power of extracurriculars to build confidence, teamwork, and joy. We are so grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1765676636325,"projectUrl":"project/looking-good-from-bow-to-toe/9957108/","projectTitle":"Looking Good from Bow to Toe!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8334490_orig.jpg?crop=1107,1107,x384,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644946924039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-keels"},{"teacherId":8334490,"projectId":9728007,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our classroom snack project! Because of your generosity, my students will be able to enjoy snack parties and have access to snacks throughout the school day when they need a little extra support.\r\n\r\nThese snacks will help create joyful moments in our classroom while also ensuring students who may be hungry are able to stay focused and ready to learn. Your support truly makes a difference for my students and helps create a caring, welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and our classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1762552584928,"projectUrl":"project/munchies-for-masterminds/9728007/","projectTitle":"Munchies for Masterminds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8334490_orig.jpg?crop=1107,1107,x384,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644946924039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-keels"},{"teacherId":487197,"projectId":9311893,"letterContent":"It was such an honor to receive the basic school supplies and incentives for my students. They were super excited to start the new year off with some of the supplies (pencils, highlighters, post its, and headphones) necessary to be successful in the classroom. The highlight of the items was receiving the cool and colorful headphones. \r\n\r\nYou helped me to provide my students that would allow them to have the necessary tools for small group and independent work time. I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation. You all were truly a blessing to me and my scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1746584362762,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-for-a-new-year-part-3/9311893/","projectTitle":"Gear Up For a New Year- Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp487197_orig.jpg?crop=1115,1115,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761074768856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shonja-alexander"},{"teacherId":487197,"projectId":8510645,"letterContent":"It was such an honor to receive the basic school supplies and incentives for my students. They were super excited to start the new year off with some of the supplies (pencils, highlighters, post its, and storage clipboards) necessary to be successful in the classroom. The highlight of the items was receiving the storage clipboards. You helped me to provide my students that would allow them to keep small group and independent work and manipulatives organized and accessible during reading and math workshop time.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Alexander","fullyFundedDate":1723653924020,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-for-another-year-again/8510645/","projectTitle":"Gear Up for Another Year Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp487197_orig.jpg?crop=1115,1115,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761074768856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shonja-alexander"},{"teacherId":5496449,"projectId":9859285,"letterContent":"This is one of the best projects in our school! My students absolutely love our \"Caring Cuddle Crew\"!\r\n\r\nTwice a week, I select a student who has been showing strong caring skills toward their classmates and teacher. Our character crew includes: Helpful Horse, Peaceful Parrot, Trying Tiger, Respectful Rhino, Leadership Lion, Kindness Koala, and Responsible Raccoon.\r\n\r\nWhen I notice a student demonstrating one of these characteristics, I secretly place the matching \"Caring Cuddle Crew\" friend on their table. When the class returns from Specials (art, music, P.E., media), recess, or lunch, they discover the surprise!\r\n\r\nI then share with the class why the lucky student was chosen and what caring behavior they showed. It's been such a joyful way to build character, encourage kindness, and celebrate positive choices in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1761869676391,"projectUrl":"project/caring-cuddle-crew/9859285/","projectTitle":"Caring Cuddle Crew","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5496449_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723139083887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5496449"},{"teacherId":5496449,"projectId":9729569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to acknowledge my project, \"Flexible Seating for Inspired Learners.\" I am truly grateful for your support and encouragement. The addition of these cute purple flexible seats has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students now have proper back support during whole-group instructional time on the carpet, which helps them stay comfortable, focused, and eager to participate. It's amazing to see how something so simple can inspire confidence and excitement in their learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1761917254106,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-inspired-learners/9729569/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Inspired Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5496449_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723139083887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5496449"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1613","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":409,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":48,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.9,"schoolId":1613,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Highland Renaissance Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Highland Renaissance Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/charlotte-mecklenburg-school-district/highland-renaissance-academy/1613"}