{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilmington Preparatory Academy","outOfStateSupporters":18.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10555357,"projectId":10386988,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my second-grade classroom by giving my students more opportunities to learn through technology, collaboration, and hands-on experiences. The technology allows students to practice skills in an engaging way, explore new concepts, collaborate with their peers, and build confidence using tools that are an important part of today's learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having the opportunity to interact with technology as part of their everyday learning. They are eager to explore, create, solve problems, and work together. Instead of simply learning from a worksheet or lesson, students can actively participate in their learning and make connections to what we are studying.\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed students who may be quieter or less confident during traditional lessons becoming more engaged when technology is incorporated. They are excited to participate, share their ideas with classmates, and celebrate their successes. Seeing their excitement, curiosity, and willingness to learn has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide resources that make learning more engaging, collaborative, and meaningful for my students. Your generosity is helping create opportunities for them to grow academically while developing skills and confidence they can carry with them throughout their education.","fullyFundedDate":1787585577736,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-beginner-teacher/10386988/","projectTitle":"2nd grade • Beginner Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stephens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10555357"},{"teacherId":8868838,"projectId":10135481,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has provided us with supplies that may seem simple, but they make a big difference in our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nThe glue sticks are a necessity for so many of the projects and hands-on activities we complete throughout the school year. Having plenty available means my students can create, learn, and practice new skills without us having to worry about running out.\r\n\r\nThe golf pencils have been wonderful for my kindergarteners. Their smaller size is perfect for little hands and makes them much easier for my students to hold and control as they learn to write.\r\n\r\nThe cushions have also been a wonderful addition to our classroom. Our students have a rest period each day, and the cushions give them a soft, comfortable place to rest their heads and recharge before continuing with our afternoon learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom that is comfortable, well supplied, and ready for learning. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1774894136694,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-learners-creative-minds/10135481/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Learners, Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8868838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746147240923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8868838"},{"teacherId":3356730,"projectId":10319388,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom. The students and I were so excited to get our new rug! We sat on it the first day as a class and did several science activities on it. It most definitely completes the look of our room.\r\n The new posters for the classroom are very inspirational. I love that some of the posters have real people and their quotes written on them. The students have been curious and asking questions about the people on them. Our new name tag labels came just in time! Our old name tags were already coming up and getting torn. The new ones are way more sturdy! \r\n Again, Thank you for your donations and we really appreciate people like you!","fullyFundedDate":1787585141130,"projectUrl":"project/decorations-for-inspiration/10319388/","projectTitle":"Decorations for Inspiration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3356730_orig.jpg?crop=1037,1037,x81,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629124943816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3356730"},{"teacherId":9601945,"projectId":10267779,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous gift to my classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students, and I am incredibly grateful for your support.\r\nThe Sight Word Lily Pad Bean Bag Game has transformed what was once a challenging reading activity into one of the most requested parts of our day. I usually have to work hard to encourage my students to practice sight words, but now they eagerly ask to read them. Being able to toss a bean bag onto a lily pad while reading has turned learning into an exciting game, and their enthusiasm for reading has grown tremendously.\r\nThe multicultural colored pencils were also a huge hit. My students loved creating comic strips and drawing characters that looked like themselves and their friends. Having access to a variety of skin-tone colors helped them express their creativity while feeling seen and represented in their artwork.\r\nThe Crayola-colored pencil class pack is being used daily and has quickly become a classroom favorite. These supplies have added color, creativity, and excitement to our learning environment.\r\nThank you again for providing opportunities and resources that I would not have been able to afford on my own. Because of your generosity, my students have a more colorful, engaging, and joyful classroom experience. Your support has brought smiles, enthusiasm, and confidence to a wonderful group of children, and for that, we are deeply grateful.\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1779375990583,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-to-get-my-students-from-downshif/10267779/","projectTitle":"Help me to get my Students from Downshifting to Uplifting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tierney-Prim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9601945_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721590460053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9601945"},{"teacherId":8868838,"projectId":10080431,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have chair pockets, crayons and crayon boxes, tennis balls for their chair legs, and folders to help organize their work.\r\n\r\nThese items have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The chair pockets give students a special place to keep their materials, helping them stay organized and focused throughout the day. The crayons and crayon boxes ensure that every child has the tools they need to be creative and participate fully in lessons. The tennis balls on the chair legs have reduced noise in the classroom, creating a calmer and more peaceful learning environment. The folders are helping students take pride in their work and learn important organizational skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is not just providing supplies, but is creating a better learning environment where my students can thrive. You have helped make our classroom more comfortable, more organized, and more conducive to learning, and for that, I am truly thankful.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you for supporting our students and investing in their success. Your kindness is making a lasting impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1770852358388,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-chairs-fresh-crayons-and-organiz/10080431/","projectTitle":"Quiet Chairs, Fresh Crayons, and Organized Learning for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8868838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746147240923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8868838"},{"teacherId":10089599,"projectId":9956668,"letterContent":"Our class wants to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your donations to our classroom. We cherish and use every item that was donated to us. \r\nWe utilize our cushions every day for a more peaceful rest time. The stress toys have been wonderful cool-down objects for negative emotions. The stickers have been a great incentive for students, and the everyday tools (such as erasers, scissors, and pencil sharpener) have made our daily routine so much more smooth!\r\nOur new math manipulatives, as well as the sight word flash cards, have become a wonderful way for us to practice foundational skills daily. We have been able to incorporate vocabulary word games, as well as hands-on math activities, into many of our lessons. \r\nThese materials have helped to engage students, and make our classroom a more comfortable and welcoming place. \r\nAgain, we cannot thank you enough for your generosity. Your kindness means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1770222839667,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-create-a-cozy-learning-environme/9956668/","projectTitle":"Help Me Create a Cozy Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Booker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089599_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760113729405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089599"},{"teacherId":3356730,"projectId":9721642,"letterContent":"Thank you for the face paint and France decorations. The students will most definitely enjoy their faces being painted all kinds of creatures and characters. When we have the next fall festival it will certainly be a big hit! The bright colors and colorful glitter will make the face paintings pop for sure! \r\n The French table cloth went very well with our international country study. The students loved seeing the decorations around the room on the day of the festival. They got to see all the delicious food set up with the beautiful table cloth. \r\n Thank you again! We are truly grateful for people like","fullyFundedDate":1768346812719,"projectUrl":"project/face-painting-fun/9721642/","projectTitle":"Face Painting Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3356730_orig.jpg?crop=1037,1037,x81,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629124943816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3356730"},{"teacherId":10089599,"projectId":9492096,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your contribution to our classroom. It has been wonderful to see my students get the opportunity to learn through exciting new projects. When our class opened the packages with the new materials in them, I know every student was thrilled at the prospect of participating in hands-on science!\r\nSince we received the materials, we have completed several of the learning centers as small groups both to review concepts or to introduce new topics. The class has had a wonderful time utilizing their scientific knowledge to play games, conduct experiments, and research ideas. \r\nOur germination project was among one of the most popular in our class. The process of sprouting their own seeds, planting, them, and watching them grow was an amazing way to learn about the life cycle of a plant. Every child was eager to check on our seeds each morning when they came in the class!\r\nOur class plans to utilize our science learning centers regularly to maintain the knowledge we have gained. Our next upcoming project will be learning about the solar system, and I know the class is excited to utilize the solar system model as a hands-on learning tool. \r\nYour donation means the world to us, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755521947662,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9492096/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Booker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089599_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760113729405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089599"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_95226","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":91,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":71,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"7.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":81.5,"schoolId":95226,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilmington Preparatory Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilmington Preparatory Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/north-carolina-department-of-education/wilmington-prep-acad/95226"}