{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Renaissance West Steam Academy","outOfStateSupporters":42.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9695423,"projectId":10409615,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose supporters, my students now have access to sensory calm-down tools that help them regulate their emotions, improve focus, and engage more successfully in learning. Many of the students I serve experience challenges with self-regulation, attention, sensory processing, and communication. When students are overwhelmed or dysregulated, it can be difficult for them to participate in instruction and therapeutic activities.\r\n\r\nThe sensory calm-down bottles and related tools have provided students with safe, effective strategies to manage stress, practice self-calming techniques, and return to learning with greater focus. These resources have created opportunities to teach important self-regulation skills while supporting students' social-emotional development.\r\n\r\nAs a result, students are demonstrating increased engagement, improved attention during activities, and greater independence in managing their emotions. By helping students feel calm, safe, and ready to learn, these materials have had a positive impact on both communication development and academic participation. These resources will continue to support students for years to come as they develop the skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1787585070113,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-focus-sensory-calm-down-b/10409615/","projectTitle":"Finding Our Focus: Sensory & Calm-Down Bottles for Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9695423_orig.jpg?crop=1031,1031,x1047,y2865&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724263160257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695423"},{"teacherId":9695423,"projectId":10406456,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose supporters, my students now have access to materials that support communication growth from the earliest stages of learning all the way to meaningful milestones in speech and language development. The resources from this project have helped create engaging, hands-on learning opportunities that address a variety of communication needs, including language development, vocabulary, speech sound production, social communication, and early literacy skills.\r\n\r\nMany of the students I serve need repeated practice and multiple ways to access new concepts before they can use them independently. These materials have allowed me to provide individualized instruction, visual supports, and interactive activities that make learning more accessible and motivating. Students are more engaged in therapy sessions and have increased opportunities to practice skills in meaningful, real-world contexts.\r\n\r\nAs a result, students are making progress toward their speech and language goals, building confidence in their communication abilities, and becoming more active participants in the classroom. The materials will continue to benefit current and future students, creating lasting opportunities for growth, success, and achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1787584840746,"projectUrl":"project/from-materials-to-milestones-supporting/10406456/","projectTitle":"From Materials to Milestones: Supporting Speech-Language Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9695423_orig.jpg?crop=1031,1031,x1047,y2865&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724263160257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695423"},{"teacherId":9695423,"projectId":10406413,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose supporters, my students now have access to tools that help them expand their descriptive language, vocabulary, and communication skills. Many of the students I serve struggle to find the words they need to describe objects, experiences, feelings, and events. These materials provide engaging, hands-on opportunities for students to practice using attributes such as color, size, shape, texture, function, and location when communicating with others.\r\n\r\nThe resources have helped make speech therapy more interactive and meaningful by giving students visual and tactile supports that strengthen language learning. As students develop stronger descriptive language skills, they are better able to participate in classroom discussions, answer questions, retell stories, write detailed responses, and express their thoughts more clearly. These are critical skills that support both academic success and everyday communication.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, I can provide differentiated instruction that meets students at their individual levels while building confidence and increasing participation. The materials will continue to benefit many students for years to come, creating lasting opportunities for communication growth and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1787585511029,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-help-my-students-describe-their/10406413/","projectTitle":"Tools to Help My Students Describe Their World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9695423_orig.jpg?crop=1031,1031,x1047,y2865&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724263160257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695423"},{"teacherId":9695423,"projectId":10406384,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to customized, high-quality speech and language resources designed specifically for their individual communication needs. As a school-based speech-language pathologist serving students with a wide range of language, articulation, social communication, and literacy challenges, having access to these specialized materials allows me to provide more targeted, engaging, and effective therapy.\r\n\r\nThese resources help me align therapy activities with each student's goals while making learning fun and meaningful. Students are more motivated to participate when activities reflect their interests, developmental levels, and classroom curriculum. The materials also support communication growth in areas such as vocabulary, language comprehension, speech sound production, social skills, and early literacy.\r\n\r\nThese customized resources allow me to provide additional practice, visual supports, and engaging activities that help students build skills and experience success. As students become more confident communicators, they are better able to express their ideas, participate in classroom discussions, interact with peers, and advocate for their needs.\r\n\r\nThis project will have a lasting impact because these resources can be used across multiple grade levels and with many students over the years. Thank you for investing in my students' voices and helping provide them with the tools they need to communicate, learn, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1787585077352,"projectUrl":"project/customized-speech-therapy-resources-to-s/10406384/","projectTitle":"Customized Speech Therapy Resources to Support Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9695423_orig.jpg?crop=1031,1031,x1047,y2865&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724263160257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695423"},{"teacherId":8629514,"projectId":10133482,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous funding of this project, I now have a portable touchscreen monitor that is already enhancing the services I provide to students. As a school psychologist, my goal is to support students' social-emotional well-being and help remove barriers to learning. This technology has allowed me to engage students in more meaningful, interactive, and personalized ways.\r\n\r\nThe touchscreen monitor has transformed how I deliver counseling services, social-emotional learning activities, and behavioral interventions. Students are able to actively participate in lessons, coping strategy instruction, and problem-solving activities through hands-on interaction with digital resources. The touchscreen feature increases engagement and helps make abstract concepts, such as emotional regulation, self-awareness, and social skills, more accessible and understandable.\r\n\r\nI am grateful for the opportunity to use this technology to better serve our students and help create a learning environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1779025188287,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-minds-a-portable-touchscreen/10133482/","projectTitle":"Empowering Minds: A Portable Touchscreen Monitor for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Witherspoon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8629514_orig.jpg?crop=1991,1991,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673540079014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schoolpsychwitherspoon"},{"teacherId":8064874,"projectId":10591330,"letterContent":"Words cannot truly express how deeply grateful I am for your incredible generosity. Because of your support, every single one of my students now has their own pair of headphones to use with our classroom technology, completely eliminating the need to share. It may seem like a small detail, but having individual equipment has been an absolute game-changer for our daily learning routine.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, technology is a vital window to personalized learning, allowing students to work at their own pace on reading programs, math software, and interactive educational modules. Without headphones, running multiple audio-based programs at once used to create a chaotic wall of sound that made it nearly impossible for anyone to concentrate. Now, the room is wonderfully focused. Students can immerse themselves fully in their lessons, listening to instructions, stories, and tutorials clearly without distractions.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for the children, aside from simply having their own brand-new headphones, is how seamlessly everything fits into our classroom environment. We now have a dedicated space featuring individual hooks where every pair is neatly hung up at the end of each day. My students take pride in keeping our listening station organized, and watching them take ownership of their new tools has been heartwarming.\r\n\r\nSeeing the sheer joy and independence on their faces when they plug in and dive into their work is a gift I will never take for granted. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in my students and investing so meaningfully in their daily education. You have made a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789618781544,"projectUrl":"project/tuned-in-tidy/10591330/","projectTitle":"Tuned In & Tidy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8064874_orig.jpg?crop=1057,1057,x0,y260&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721138144522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8064874"},{"teacherId":2031463,"projectId":10235040,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our pre-k classrooms with a new recess cart and more fun activities for our scholars to enjoy during our outdoor play time. \r\n\r\nAs we have gotten going with our new school year, we have had so much fun watching the students interact with new fun toys to play with. They especially love bouncing around on the large bouncing balls. \r\n\r\nOur stencils for chalk have been also a huge hit with drawing learning to create letters. Each day we take a break from the use of chalk, their are sad faces. \r\n\r\nOur new cart is also making it easier for all of our outdoor toys to fit and easy for our scholars to take ownership in cleaning up and putting items away. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping support our fun outdoors. We are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1778773972606,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-learning-fun/10235040/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2031463_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625778815680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nesbitt"},{"teacherId":8169465,"projectId":10319502,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of 17 volleyballs. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help provide valuable opportunities for practice, training, and competition.\r\n\r\nDonations like yours make a meaningful difference and help ensure that participants have access to quality equipment. Your generosity supports a positive environment where teamwork, dedication, and growth can thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your kindness and commitment to supporting our program. The impact of your contribution will be felt throughout the season and beyond.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support. We sincerely appreciate your investment and the opportunities it helps create.","fullyFundedDate":1787585385283,"projectUrl":"project/volleyballs-are-needed/10319502/","projectTitle":"Volleyballs Are Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169465"},{"teacherId":8169465,"projectId":10319515,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of volleyball kneepads and shorts. Your support is sincerely appreciated and will help provide participants with the equipment needed to fully engage in practices and competitions.\r\n\r\nDonations like yours make a meaningful difference and help ensure that everyone has access to essential athletic gear. Your generosity contributes to a positive and supportive environment where participants can focus on learning, growing, and working together.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your kindness and commitment to supporting our program. Your contribution will have a lasting impact and is greatly appreciated by everyone involved.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support. We truly appreciate your investment in our program and the opportunities it helps create.","fullyFundedDate":1787585263519,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-shorts-and-kneepads-are-neede/10319515/","projectTitle":"Volleyball Shorts and Kneepads Are Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169465"},{"teacherId":8169465,"projectId":10321342,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of a soccer training net. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help provide valuable opportunities for skill development and practice.\r\n\r\nContributions like yours make a meaningful difference and help create positive experiences for participants. The training net will be a useful addition and will support continued growth, learning, and engagement.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to supporting our program. Your donation reflects a spirit of community and encouragement that is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for helping make a positive impact. We sincerely appreciate your investment and look forward to putting this resource to great use.","fullyFundedDate":1786133632550,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-training/10321342/","projectTitle":"Soccer Training","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169465"},{"teacherId":8169465,"projectId":10319548,"letterContent":"I am incredibly thankful for the new soccer goals because they provide our students with a safer, more professional, and more enjoyable playing experience. Having quality equipment helps create an environment where students can develop their skills, build confidence, and fully engage in the game they love.\r\n\r\nThe new goals will enhance practices and games by allowing our athletes to train and compete using equipment that reflects the importance of their hard work and dedication. They also help foster school pride and excitement around our soccer program, encouraging students to stay active, work as a team, and develop valuable life skills such as perseverance, leadership, and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nFor many of our student-athletes, school sports provide opportunities for personal growth, connection, and success beyond the classroom. These new goals represent more than just equipment; they are an investment in our students and their futures. Thank you for supporting our program and providing a resource that will positively impact our athletes for years to come. Your generosity is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1787585593452,"projectUrl":"project/need-new-soccer-goals/10319548/","projectTitle":"Need New Soccer Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169465"},{"teacherId":8169465,"projectId":10321372,"letterContent":"On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches, and school community, thank you for your generous support of our volleyball training project. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our players by providing access to quality training opportunities that will help them grow both on and off the court.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our athletes will be able to develop their skills, build confidence, strengthen teamwork, and learn valuable life lessons such as discipline, perseverance, and leadership. Your investment goes far beyond volleyball. It helps create positive experiences, encourages personal growth, and opens doors for students who may not otherwise have access to these opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your belief in our program and our students. Your support inspires our athletes to work hard, strive for excellence, and represent our school with pride. 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