{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highland Renaissance Academy","outOfStateSupporters":51.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5496449,"projectId":10068739,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to fund my amazing project on my interactive cards for my students to use during small groups. My students didn't get to use them as much because by the time this project was funded/delivered, we had already finished with our testing. However, students did get a chance to read them with their peers for fun. The materials were very entertaining, and the cards were of good quality. I know my students next school year will definitely benefit from these items. I'm super excited to be able to use these materials with them during teacher small-group time, independent small groups, and whole group. Thank you so much. Tara West/Hand 2 Mind teaching materials are a lot. I'm glad I'm able to build my collection with Hands 2 Mind.","fullyFundedDate":1778174686994,"projectUrl":"project/a-dynamic-learning-environment/10068739/","projectTitle":"A Dynamic Learning Environment!","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":10221848,"letterContent":"This was an incredible school year. The keepsake books were amazing for my students to cherish for a lifetime. After our Kindergarten graduation, parents were invited to the class for special awards. I was honored to be able to gift a book to each student. I read the book to both students and parents. It was an unforgettable moment that I shared with my students and parents. I received a standing ovation. The book brought joy and tears to the room. This was the most challenging year out of my 20 years of teaching. Thank you for supporting my project.","fullyFundedDate":1779370982157,"projectUrl":"project/turning-the-page-an-end-of-the-year-boo/10221848/","projectTitle":"Turning the Page: An End-of-the-Year Book Keepsake!","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":10248334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of these amazing decodable books for my incredible Super Readers! Although the materials arrived after we had completed our district reading assessments, my students were still thrilled to explore the new books. There is nothing quite like seeing the excitement on their faces when they receive brand-new reading materials.\r\n\r\nDecodable books are such an important part of learning to read because they allow students to practice the specific phonics skills they have been taught. My next group of students will get a chance to build confidence and an opportunity to successfully read books on their own.","fullyFundedDate":1778173943691,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-books-for-our-incredible-kinde/10248334/","projectTitle":"Decodable Books for Our Incredible Kindergarten Super Readers!","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":10381019,"projectId":10221482,"letterContent":"My students are thriving with these brand new headphones. They are focused on their assignment because they don't constantly report that their headphones aren't working. The trust that those headphones will work have made the students WANT to learn! \r\n\r\nThe clear audio helps them understand their assignments better because I have a lot of multilingual students. All my students enjoy it not only in an educational sense, but also in a pleasureable way! They ask me if they can just sit in their desk and listen to their music or videos while doing their work. \r\n\r\nThe headphones have become an enabler for higher academic success and a tool to reinforce classroom expectations!","fullyFundedDate":1778173944464,"projectUrl":"project/quality-headphones-for-high-caliber-stud/10221482/","projectTitle":"Quality Headphones for High Caliber Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10381019_orig.jpg?crop=310,310,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765403846992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10381019"},{"teacherId":5496449,"projectId":10129508,"letterContent":"This project was funded right on time. I was a little worried, but you truly came through—thank you so much! 💙\r\n\r\nNow my students will each have a Book Keepsake from their amazing Kindergarten year, and I'm beyond excited to gift these to my hardworking and dedicated rising 1st graders. This keepsake will serve as a special reminder of how much they've grown, learned, and accomplished this year.\r\n\r\nIt has truly been a blessing to teach and learn alongside such wonderful, talented young students. Watching their confidence, creativity, and love for learning blossom has been incredibly rewarding. I am so proud of each and every one of them and deeply grateful for the support that made this meaningful project possible. 📚✨","fullyFundedDate":1778628276657,"projectUrl":"project/where-color-sparks-curiosity/10129508/","projectTitle":"Where Color Sparks Curiosity!","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":6737242,"projectId":9732957,"letterContent":"Book Creator has been a blast! It is a great accountability tool that I can use to check work and students can engage. There are several \"books\" that has different ways to practice English spelling patterns, fluency, and spelling. My students' favorite feature is the collab record when they record themselves reading a story. I post those to Dojo for families to hear and play them during morning meetings. \r\nAs a teacher, it has helped me gain evidence for targeted instruction and more. So, thank you! Thank you for believing in this project and giving.","fullyFundedDate":1764698069153,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-book-creator/9732957/","projectTitle":"Learning with Book Creator","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":9979168,"letterContent":"We want to say thank you for our materials. We were able to make some shifts and still enjoy such a sweet surprise. Here are a few pictures of some of the adjustments we made with our materials. \r\nWe had so much fun at the school dance and at our party. Students shared love and kindness with each other. We crafted with bags, and each student received their goodies in the bags. With the extra, we played BINGO and used them as prizes. It was a huge hit for everyone. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1772550303821,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-love-goes-a-long-way/9979168/","projectTitle":"A Little Love Goes A Long Way","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":9979201,"letterContent":"We are boots on the ground spreading the words to protect pollinators. My students have researched and presented about their pollinators. We have learned so many new things about why pollinators are important and how they help give us the flowers, plants, and vegetables that we enjoy. The excitement came when we made our pollinators. There was a bit of a learning curve, as some of the pollinators broke, but we were happy about the outcomes! Our flowers are planted and we are waiting for the results to come. I want to thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1773855660140,"projectUrl":"project/pollinator-passion/9979201/","projectTitle":"Pollinator Passion","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":8451643,"letterContent":"I want to send a very special thank you for your contribution to this project. With your support, 12 of 18 students are grading on grade level. This took a lot of practice, targeted instruction and support! For that, we are forever grateful. \r\n\r\nStudents were able to create their flashcards that served as a studying tool for both home and school. I think the folders were the biggest hit! Each student had their blue folder on their desk with a sticker sheet. We used them daily during independent intervention with partners. Our fluency board has grown and will soon need a refresher, but gratefully so. \r\n\r\nI want to thank you again for your contribution and support. Without people like you, so many opportunities would be missed.","fullyFundedDate":1723648111179,"projectUrl":"project/soaring-with-sor/8451643/","projectTitle":"Soaring with SOR","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":9367097,"letterContent":"We have been rocking and rolling the entire school year! Your contribution to the colored printer has made a huge difference! Students are engaged and excited to play these center games. The learning resources has been a big hit with encoding! Students are drawn to the color and actively using resources. \r\n\"This paper looks for pretty it makes me want to spell.\" Thats what one of my second graders said when using our hunks and chunks resource.\r\n Thank you again for your support. It has truly made learning enjoyable for students.","fullyFundedDate":1758202707413,"projectUrl":"project/bright-and-colorfulwith-a-printer/9367097/","projectTitle":"Bright and Colorful...with a Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6737242"},{"teacherId":8334490,"projectId":9959394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make our caterpillar to butterfly project possible! My students have been so excited to watch our tiny caterpillars grow and change each day. This hands-on experience has brought our science learning to life in a way that books alone never could.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students are learning about life cycles, responsibility, and patience as they observe each stage of the transformation. They check on the caterpillars daily, make observations, and ask the sweetest, most thoughtful questions. Seeing their curiosity and excitement has been such a special experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are able to witness something truly magical right in our classroom. Thank you for creating a memorable and meaningful learning experience for them. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1771180096859,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-magic-called-metamorphosis/9959394/","projectTitle":"A Little Magic Called Metamorphosis!","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":5496449,"projectId":9951604,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my \"Teacher/Student Must-Have Everyday Essentials\" project! The materials you funded have truly been a blessing in our classroom and are used every single day. Your support has made a huge difference, and it has definitely helped save my pockets as a teacher.\r\n\r\nColored cardstock is an essential part of our daily learning, and the bright, vibrant colors have made lessons more engaging and exciting for my students. The colorful paper not only captures their attention but also helps them stay motivated and proud of their work. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and generosity, my students are able to learn, create, and grow with high-quality resources that truly support their success. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making such a positive impact on both my students and me. Your support is deeply appreciated! 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