{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Academy at Lincoln","outOfStateSupporters":31.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10181609,"projectId":9609218,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my students could barely contain their excitement. As I unpacked the Molecular Model Kits and Snap Circuits, they immediately began guessing what we would build first. One student said, \"Wait—we actually get to use these?\" That moment alone reminded me why hands-on resources matter so much. My students are naturally curious, and having real tools in their hands validated that their learning is active, important, and real.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the Molecular Model Kits during our chemistry unit to build atoms, simple molecules, and eventually more complex compounds. Instead of only drawing Lewis structures on paper, students physically construct molecules and rotate them to understand bonding and structure. I watched one group rebuild a molecule three times after realizing their bond angles were incorrect—without frustration, just determination. During our electricity unit, the Snap Circuits have transformed our classroom into a buzzing lab of innovation. Students are designing working circuits, testing different configurations, and troubleshooting when something doesn't light up. The addition of stopwatches, digital scales, batteries, circuit tape, and LED diodes has allowed them to collect real data and refine their designs like true engineers.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be combining these skills into a design challenge where they must create a functional prototype that demonstrates both chemical understanding and electrical energy transfer. They will plan, build, test, revise, and present their designs, explaining the science behind their choices. Because of your generosity, I am able to move beyond simply teaching concepts to creating an inquiry-rich environment where students experiment, collaborate, and experience those powerful \"aha!\" moments. You have helped turn curiosity into discovery, and my students are growing more confident as scientists and problem-solvers every day.","fullyFundedDate":1765564211507,"projectUrl":"project/think-like-a-scientist-build-like-an-en/9609218/","projectTitle":"Think Like a Scientist, Build Like an Engineer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10181609_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755321712775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181609"},{"teacherId":10181609,"projectId":9643392,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in my students and in their love of learning. My classroom is filled with bright, curious learners who come in each day eager to ask questions and make sense of the world around them. Reading in our science class is active and purposeful—students annotate articles, highlight unfamiliar vocabulary, discuss big ideas in small groups, and connect what they read to labs, data, and real-world events. The new Science World magazines have transformed our reading time into moments of discovery. Students are not just reading—they are analyzing charts and graphs, identifying claims and evidence, building academic vocabulary, and learning how scientific ideas apply beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThe vocabulary resources you provided have made an immediate impact. The Science Vocabulary Bulletin Board gives students a visual anchor for key terms, and I often see them physically turn and reference the wall during discussions. The Quick Starts allow us to practice using new terms daily in writing and conversation, which has strengthened both confidence and precision in their language. The Delta Science Dictionary has empowered students to work more independently—rather than waiting for me, they look up unfamiliar words and take ownership of their understanding.\r\n\r\nSome of my quieter students, who previously hesitated to participate, are now raising their hands because they feel equipped with the right language to explain their thinking. One student who once struggled with reading complex texts recently shared how much she enjoys the real-world articles because they \"feel important.\" Watching students connect vocabulary to experiments, debates, and current events has been incredibly rewarding. Your generosity has not only strengthened their science skills, but also their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and confidence. You are helping shape stronger readers, problem-solvers, and future scientists—and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758219117540,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-language-of-science/9643392/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Language of Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10181609_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755321712775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181609"},{"teacherId":9791354,"projectId":8856021,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation to our school. The new resources have already made a tremendous impact in our classroom. My students have been using the materials daily during small-group instruction and hands-on learning centers. One of the first projects we completed was a collaborative activity where students worked together using the new supplies to build models, complete reading tasks, and engage in interactive learning stations. Seeing them explore, problem-solve, and support one another with these materials has truly elevated their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they first saw the items is something I will never forget. Many of them immediately asked, \"Are these really for us?\" and jumped right in, eager to touch, read, and use everything. Your generosity made them feel valued, supported, and seen—something every child deserves.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to play a key role in our ongoing lessons and upcoming projects. We are currently beginning a new unit where students will rotate through literacy, math, and enrichment centers using the tools you helped provide. Thanks to you, my students now have what they need to learn more effectively, stay engaged, and develop stronger academic skills. Your donation has created opportunities that will benefit them throughout the entire school year, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping our students shine.","fullyFundedDate":1736786278605,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-homeless-students-providing/8856021/","projectTitle":"Supporting Homeless Students: Providing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9791354_orig.png?crop=184,184,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727976183165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9791354"},{"teacherId":10003698,"projectId":9446794,"letterContent":"I cannot express how grateful my students and I are for these supplies! Our hygiene cart has grown and now more students are able to access it as well as have a diverse range of supplies on it!\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to see all of the new additions and the new cart! They could not wait to see it fully stocked! Now that those students have moved onto 7th grade, they still come back and get what they need from the cart!\r\n\r\nThis cart has grown from menstrual products and one brand of deodorant to so much more now! The take what you need cart now includes: elastic hair ties, non elastic hair ties, combs and brushes for different hair textures, braces dental cleaning brushes, mouth wash, toothpaste, variety of tooth brushes, floss, shower wipes, body wipes, hand and face wipes, shampoo, conditioner, glasses cleaner, Chapstick, and masks!\r\n\r\nThe cart has now also grown to include: pens, pencils, paper, erasers, folders, glue sticks and highlighters! Students now have access to both academic supplies but also hygiene supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1758857587529,"projectUrl":"project/new-start-for-the-new-year/9446794/","projectTitle":"New Start for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whearley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003698"},{"teacherId":10003698,"projectId":9276010,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you all enough for the donations towards our classroom library! My scholars have been able to dive deeper into sports, different cultures, and soon they will read one of the books as a class! Each month we place books on top of the bookshelf to recognize the historical theme for the month! It has been a great tradition to add into our classroom environment!\r\nStudents have the option to read before class starts or when they have finished their work for the class period! I have loved seeing which books the students select! I cannot wait to share all the great stories the students have read!","fullyFundedDate":1746475151074,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-historical-books/9276010/","projectTitle":"Diverse Historical Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whearley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003698"},{"teacherId":10003698,"projectId":9303943,"letterContent":"Woohoo! Students fell in love with the new book additions! I cannot thank you all enough for the donations towards our classroom library! My scholars have been able to dive deeper into historical events and soon they will read one of the books as a class (I Survived: The Black Death)! Each month we place books on top of the bookshelf to recognize the historical theme for the month! It has been a great tradition to add into our classroom environment!\r\n\r\nStudents have the option to read before class starts or when they have finished their work for the class period! I have loved seeing which books the students select! I cannot wait to share all the great stories the students have read!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Whearley","fullyFundedDate":1746785966811,"projectUrl":"project/i-survived-middle-school-edition/9303943/","projectTitle":"I Survived: Middle School Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whearley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003698"},{"teacherId":10003698,"projectId":9293594,"letterContent":"I cannot express how grateful my students and I are for these supplies! Our hygiene cart has grown and now more students are able to access it as well as have a diverse range of supplies on it!\r\nMy students were thrilled to see all of the new additions and the new cart! They could not wait to see it fully stocked! Now that those students have moved onto 7th grade, they still come back and get what they need from the cart! \r\nThis cart has grown from menstrual products and one brand of deodorant to so much more now! The take what you need cart now includes: elastic hair ties, non elastic hair ties, combs and brushes for different hair textures, braces dental cleaning brushes, mouth wash, toothpaste, variety of tooth brushes, floss, shower wipes, body wipes, hand and face wipes, shampoo, conditioner, glasses cleaner, Chapstick, and masks! \r\nThe cart has now also grown to include: pens, pencils, paper, erasers, folders, glue sticks and highlighters! Students now have access to both academic supplies but also hygiene supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1746786056739,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-break-and-take-what-you-need/9293594/","projectTitle":"Take a Break and Take What You Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whearley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003698"},{"teacherId":7780805,"projectId":9059641,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, the students had the resources to display their work proudly. Each of my students in my Art Majors program were able to have their own designated space and take ownership over curating their work. \r\n\r\nWe had a great turnout and visitors got to have their own Lincoln Academy museum experience. Visual Arts can be challenging when it comes to obtaining proper materials and also having to replenish these supplies. It means a lot to have the support of so many of you so that these students receive a meaningful and memorable year of art.","fullyFundedDate":1746468569405,"projectUrl":"project/art-show-displays/9059641/","projectTitle":"Art Show Displays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7780805_orig.png?crop=449,449,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692898769750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7780805"},{"teacherId":10003698,"projectId":9264920,"letterContent":"I cannot express how grateful my students and I are for these supplies! Our hygiene cart has grown and now more students are able to access it as well as have a diverse range of supplies on it!\r\nMy students were thrilled to see all of the new additions and the new cart! They could not wait to see it fully stocked! Now that those students have moved onto 7th grade, they still come back and get what they need from the cart! \r\nThis cart has grown from menstrual products and one brand of deodorant to so much more now! The take what you need cart now includes: elastic hair ties, non elastic hair ties, combs and brushes for different hair textures, braces dental cleaning brushes, mouth wash, toothpaste, variety of tooth brushes, floss, shower wipes, body wipes, hand and face wipes, shampoo, conditioner, glasses cleaner, Chapstick, and masks! \r\nThe cart has now also grown to include: pens, pencils, paper, erasers, folders, glue sticks and highlighters! Students now have access to both academic supplies but also hygiene supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1745380297151,"projectUrl":"project/students-needs-hygiene/9264920/","projectTitle":"Student's Needs Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whearley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003698"},{"teacherId":7301826,"projectId":7117454,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of your generous donations to my book project. With reading scores plummeting across the nation, it is so important to engage students with reading materials that reflect their interests.\r\n\r\nWith technology offering many distractions to young minds, it is my goal to demonstrate to students that they can be entertained through reading a book they hold in their hands. \r\n\r\nAt the beginning of each school year I have the students fill out a reading survey asking them to tell me what they would like to read about and I try to fulfill those reading interests through donations of books and submitting projects to Donors Choose.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1674764787201,"projectUrl":"project/books-they-are-asking-to-read/7117454/","projectTitle":"Books They are Asking to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7301826"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5967","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":696,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":17,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"4 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.5,"schoolId":5967,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Academy at Lincoln on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Academy at Lincoln","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/guilford-county-schools/academy-at-lincoln/5967"}