{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roberts Academy","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10602362,"projectId":10515979,"letterContent":"I teach music from kindergarten to eighth grade, reaching hundreds of curious, energetic students each year. Many students have limited opportunities to explore music at home, so these stations give them a welcoming place to listen, create, and discover their inner musical voices.\r\n\r\nThe listening center has been a special favorite. I created CDs with songs that the students suggested, as well as music that I grew up listening to. One group of third-grade boys loved Justin Bieber's \"Baby\" so much that they were singing the lyrics out loud and they were sad when it was time to turn it off and switch stations. Also, I had older students tell their siblings about the listening station, then younger students kept asking when they would get their turn. Those moments show how excited students are to explore the music together.\r\n\r\nThe stations also help students build focus and independence away from screens. They work together with the hands-on materials I created, and the Teachers Pay Teachers funds helped me add games like Rhythm Uno and musical crafts. Younger students especially enjoy the books and stretchy band, which gives them a creative way to focus their energy through movement. As students care for shared materials and explore the activities, they're also practicing responsibility and learning through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped make our classroom a more engaging place to learn and create, while allowing me to work more closely with students who need extra support. I'm grateful for the opportunity to see them listening, moving, making, and sharing their enthusiasm with one another.","fullyFundedDate":1787320737176,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-magic-hands-on-learning/10515979/","projectTitle":"Making Music Magic: Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeelani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10602362_orig.jpg?crop=747,747,x0,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787089208605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10602362"},{"teacherId":2949944,"projectId":10703011,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your generous donations have gone towards expanding out audiobook library with additional tonie characters and yoto cards. Listening to audio books has become a fan favorite among my students and it is a stations/center that they all want to go to. Many even spend their free choice time listening to books! I know my next step will be to add in the actual books for my students to explore while listening to the audio stories. \r\n\r\nFrom one happy teacher and a classroom full of amazing kindergarteners, THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1790861760234,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-for-me-and-una-libro-para-tu/10703011/","projectTitle":"A Book for Me and Una Libro para Tu!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah Beischel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2949944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753880765729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-beischel"},{"teacherId":2949944,"projectId":10379497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible, generous and thoughtful donation and support towards this project. Rebuilding my classroom has been a journey. From classroom basics and supplies to the bigger ticket items, like a classroom rug and light table, it has been a JOURNEY. The group time rug and light box were two missing pieces to my new space that came at the perfect time. My students were beyond excited for the new group time rug and they all light up so bright when they get to use the light table box.","fullyFundedDate":1790603135617,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-learning-a-cozy-classroom-for/10379497/","projectTitle":"Light Up Learning: A Cozy Classroom for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah Beischel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2949944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753880765729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-beischel"},{"teacherId":2949944,"projectId":10308188,"letterContent":"Thank You so much for your thoughtful and generous donation towards supporting this reading and storytelling project! This project is a close one to my heart. Early literacy is such an important thing to promote in Kindergarten classrooms. I want my students to have access to story books, picture books and more so they can be exposed to as many forms of literature as possible. Reading books is a daily occurrence in my Kindergarten classroom. With books like ones about the solar system, I can show my students there is more to this world than just what is in front of them. There is an entire universe out there that they can learn about and experience. Reading buddies is also a fun way to show my students a love for reading, by having a soft and cuddly buddy to read with and to. These materials will go on to have a long lasting impact on their lives for many memories to come.","fullyFundedDate":1783336846020,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-readers-and-storytellers/10308188/","projectTitle":"Kinder Readers and Storytellers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah Beischel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2949944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753880765729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-beischel"},{"teacherId":9911749,"projectId":10671273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom library. These books support students as they learn about ecosystems around the world, STEM careers, our solar system, and more. Students get excited to check out new books and see something that reflects their lives, culture, and interests.\r\n\r\nThe books students choose for independent reading are often among the most independent choices they make in their learning, and they help students build reading skills through their interests. An engaging, up-to-date library makes students more excited to choose a book, feel more connected to our classroom, and take ownership of our library when our books reflect the world they live in.\r\n\r\nThese books help students see themselves and their world in new ways, building confidence in the classroom and beyond. Students can explore their interests, learn new things, and build the background knowledge we know is key to fluent reading.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your support. I love being a teacher, and with your help, I can build the classroom and environment of my dreams and support my students as best I can.","fullyFundedDate":1790803962348,"projectUrl":"project/build-an-inspirational-stem-library-for/10671273/","projectTitle":"Build an Inspirational STEM Library for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dastillung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9911749_orig.png?crop=1154,1154,x61,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788558563040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dastillung"},{"teacherId":2572342,"projectId":10234007,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us create a calm, welcoming space for our students. Your generosity means more than you know. School can sometimes feel overwhelming for children, and having a classroom environment where students can feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn makes such a difference.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps provide materials and resources that give students opportunities to take a break, reset, and return to learning when they need it. These tools help us create a peaceful classroom where students can manage big feelings, focus their attention, and feel supported throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness shows our students that there are people who believe in them and want them to succeed. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where every child can feel calm, valued, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1785964088225,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm-and-learn-on/10234007/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm and Learn On","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2572342_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714405497173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2572342"},{"teacherId":2572342,"projectId":10232281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom games like Connect Four and UNO. These games have quickly become powerful tools for increasing student motivation and engagement. Students are excited to participate, and what might seem like simple gameplay is actually reinforcing critical thinking, questioning strategies, logic, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nIn addition to academic benefits, these games are helping build a positive and collaborative classroom environment. Students are practicing communication, teamwork, and good sportsmanship while learning how to handle both winning and losing with respect. The excitement these games bring has made learning more dynamic and enjoyable, especially for students who thrive with hands-on activities. Your support has truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778864280888,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning-tools-games-that-i/10232281/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning Tools: Games that Inspire Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2572342_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714405497173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2572342"},{"teacherId":9911749,"projectId":10594914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to my classroom. I wish you could see my students' faces light up as they look through our new books, how excited they get to discover new things in their science books, and how they discuss and share what they're reading with each other. Every one of these books offers a way for a student to extend their learning beyond what I can do in the classroom and gives them an opportunity to explore a topic and make their own discoveries. I can see how these books make students more excited about science and discovering the world around them. I want them to be open to all the possibilities they can explore, and you all made that possible.\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1789328327974,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-science-library-for-underserved/10594914/","projectTitle":"Build a Science Library for Underserved Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dastillung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9911749_orig.png?crop=1154,1154,x61,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788558563040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dastillung"},{"teacherId":2949944,"projectId":10379612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous donations towards this project! Your kindness and support means not only so much to me, but to a classroom full of amazing Kindergarten students. \r\n\r\nComfort is key! Especially when learning how to read, tell stories and grow as a learner, I want my students to feel happy, safe and comfortable. From flexible seats on the floor to a group time rocking chair, our options are endless. \r\n\r\nMy students are just starting out their educational journey, so I want to expose them to as many positive experiences as possible.","fullyFundedDate":1785251069782,"projectUrl":"project/listen-learn-and-storytelling-seats/10379612/","projectTitle":"Listen, Learn and Storytelling Seats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah Beischel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2949944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753880765729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-beischel"},{"teacherId":2123938,"projectId":9906495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our headphones project and giving my student the new headphones to use to hear when they are doing their computer work. These new headphones are so much more comfortable that students actually want to wear their headphones when on the computer. Having new headphones is making the students excited to be on their computers and do this work that is needed on the computer.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has completely transformed our daily technology and independent work stations. Third grade is a critical year for developing reading stamina and mastering their reading and math skills. Having reliable, working headphones allows every studnet to also fully engage with our curriculum without distractions.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your continued support of our classroom. We truly appreicate that this project was fully funded by your donation and that you have given them the opportunity to have new headphones.","fullyFundedDate":1773176913971,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-help-us-hear/9906495/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Help us Hear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vogelpohl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2123938_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591903708506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2123938"},{"teacherId":2123938,"projectId":9920210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to support my classroom. The new books that my students were and are able to read are amazing to help develop their love of reading. The students were so excited when we opened the box and they saw new books of beloved characters and other new graphic novels. \r\nMy goal with my students is to be able to broaden their horizons and get them to fall in love with reading and this project has definitely helped me to achieve that success. My students love to read and even when they leave third grade they will all be coming back to borrow new books to read and bring back for another student to read. 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