{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Foundation Academy","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8030381,"projectId":9290267,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our kindergarten classroom! Because of people like you, my \r\nclass full of lively kindergarteners have two different classroom rugs to play and learn, rest and relax, and continue to learn and grow as a classroom community. \r\n\r\nOne rug in this project is used as a whole group carpet in our classroom. This rug is located at the front of the classroom and serves as a meeting place, a story time discussion area, and a place to gather all friends before moving onto another activity. The carpet is large enough that all friends have their own place to sit and move around comfortably without hurting their neighbors- which is a necessity in kindergarten! \r\n\r\nThe second rug in this project is located in the back of the room in the classroom library area. This rug serves as a calming area, a place where students can grab a book and cozy up with a book buddy, or to safely move away from other peers to minimize distractions and frustrations when our little minds have big emotions. \r\n\r\nWithout your generous donation, my classroom would not have the carpet space to do all the necessary things that we do in kindergarten. We cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1746786308813,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-on-up/9290267/","projectTitle":"Cozy On Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dilworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8030381_orig.jpg?crop=1864,1864,x574,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354573990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dilworthskinders"},{"teacherId":8030381,"projectId":9290194,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our end of year celebration one to remember for all involved! Because of your generous donation to our classroom, my students were able to finish their kindergarten year with fun-themed days such as camp out day, outdoor fun day, and many more. \r\n\r\nFor outdoor fun day, students were thrilled to play with the new and exciting outdoor toys such as bubbles, chalk, balls, and other fun outdoor games. Many, students were able to use throughout the week for recess and then permitted to take home at the end of the year. \r\n\r\nOn camp out day, students were shocked to walk into the classroom and find that the classroom had been completely transformed into a camping oasis! From tents and cushions, to pretend campfires and smores, students had an absolute blast! For many, this was their first and only exposure to a camping experience and I love that we were able to do this for the class as a family.","fullyFundedDate":1746786289377,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-kindergarten-fun/9290194/","projectTitle":"End of Kindergarten Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dilworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8030381_orig.jpg?crop=1864,1864,x574,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354573990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dilworthskinders"},{"teacherId":8030381,"projectId":9242278,"letterContent":"Thank you for this donation to my classroom! With this donation to my classroom, I was able to buy resources from teachers pay teachers to further promote student engagement and learning. \r\n\r\nIn a kindergarten classroom, there is always a varying level of skill and ability so I am often searching for resources that I can either use to further engage advanced learners while working with students needing extra assistance, or activities that I can use to send home as supplemental practice for students that need extra work in specific skill areas.","fullyFundedDate":1746785260284,"projectUrl":"project/digging-into-dynamic-digital-resources/9242278/","projectTitle":"Digging Into Dynamic Digital Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dilworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8030381_orig.jpg?crop=1864,1864,x574,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682354573990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dilworthskinders"},{"teacherId":9704158,"projectId":9134089,"letterContent":"The books that were donated to my classroom have sparked a love of reading that I have not seen in my two previous years of teaching middle school. The single copy of books that have been used for a first chapter readings each week. Students can't wait to read them. \r\nFor the whole class series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I am currently reading it with 8th grade. They are learning how to spot reading elements throughout the book. This book has helped the students participate in genuine group discussions, teaching them how to be patient, wait their turn, and agree/disagree in a respectful manner. \r\nWith all of the books that were donated I have had 80% of my students show interest in at least one of the new books that were donated. When we are done with the whole class reading I am excited to see which books they choose to read. \r\nThank you for all of your donations and helping bring a love of learning into my classroom, it is much appreciated and will continue to help students as the years go on.","fullyFundedDate":1742957355983,"projectUrl":"project/opening-a-world-of-imagination-through-r/9134089/","projectTitle":"Opening a World of Imagination Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crowl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704158_orig.jpg?crop=1199,1199,x393,y1864&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740925874768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704158"},{"teacherId":9723625,"projectId":9535910,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely thrilled to have wobble seats in our classroom! The excitement on their faces when they first got to use them was priceless. These seats have quickly become a favorite spot for many of my middle schoolers, giving them a fun and flexible way to learn. For students who have a hard time sitting still, the wobble seats allow them to move quietly while still focusing on their work — and that makes a huge difference in their ability to stay engaged and productive.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the wobble seats, I've noticed students are more attentive, calm, and eager to participate. They no longer need to fidget or get up as often because the gentle movement keeps their bodies active and their minds alert. It's amazing how something so simple can create such a positive change in the classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThese seats have helped turn our classroom into a space where students can learn comfortably and confidently. I'm so thankful for the support that made this possible — it's truly impacting how my students focus and succeed each day.","fullyFundedDate":1757860334439,"projectUrl":"project/let-them-wiggle-while-they-work/9535910/","projectTitle":"Let Them Wiggle While They Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9723625"},{"teacherId":5276517,"projectId":9125981,"letterContent":"My students and I want to thank you for your kindness! We are very grateful for your donations, and we are blessed you chose our classroom to bestow great hands on center activities. We will be utilizing these materials during math centers in small group learning. These hands-on learning tools enable students to grasp the concepts easier and better understand the lesson. They keep the students engaged in learning and peak their curiosity for more. From the bottom of our hearts, thanks again for your generous donation. \r\n\r\nMeasuring has been one of the new favorite activities. The students are using non-standard units to measure various items in the classroom. Besides learning their math lesson, the students are enjoying their math lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1746884612555,"projectUrl":"project/building-constructive-thinkers-mathem/9125981/","projectTitle":"Building Constructive Thinkers... Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Artrip","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5276517_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742167637343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5276517"},{"teacherId":3717360,"projectId":9117753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing me with the teachers pay teachers gift card. This resources provides so many resources for my students from certificates, hands on math and literacy stations as well as crafts to celebrate special events.\r\n Kindergarteners learn through hands on activities and everything I am able to purchase from teachers pay teachers provides ways to support this kind of learning. I am able to align each activity to state standards to ensure my students needs are met in the most engaging ways possible. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1744032889467,"projectUrl":"project/digging-into-dynamic-digital-resources/9117753/","projectTitle":"Digging Into Dynamic Digital Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fenner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3717360_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593639742789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyrafenner"},{"teacherId":3717360,"projectId":9112136,"letterContent":"Thank you much for all the snacks that provided for my students this school year. Your donation eased the burden for my families by allowing students to have a daily snack without parents spending money to supply it. \r\n My students did not have to go one day this year without having an afternoon snack. We do have a very early lunch and having an extended school day my students do have a long afternoon after eating. These afternoon snacks helped keeps my student's energy high to end each day and go home with a full belly. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1741266643147,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-scholars/9112136/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fenner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3717360_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593639742789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyrafenner"},{"teacherId":3717360,"projectId":9112224,"letterContent":"My students have had so much fun the past month first learning about animal life cycles and then watching our very own caterpillars and ladybug pupas change and grow! It was a wonderful hands on experience that made the learning come to life. This project added so much excitement to the end of our school year. My students were so excited to come to school each day and check the growth of our little critters. We were sad to let them go yesterday but so happy that our ladybugs and caterpillars would live in our school yard for us to come back and see next year. We also loved making birdhouses for the birds at our homes! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1739590891150,"projectUrl":"project/ladybugs-butterflies-and-birds-oh-my/9112224/","projectTitle":"Ladybugs, Butterflies, and Birds, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fenner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3717360_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593639742789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyrafenner"},{"teacherId":9823842,"projectId":8915706,"letterContent":"This school year has a rough start. There were many behavior challenges in the middle school. I was the new intervention specialist, and I had a Titanic iceberg to break with the students. They had dismal staff turnover last year, and new teachers would not earn trust easily. Their reading and math scores were very low in the autumn diagnostic tests, so we had our work cut out for us.\r\nThe gifts of musical instruments were a great icebreaker with the students on my caseload. The students who took keyboard lessons and ukulele lessons all made significant gains in the iReady reading and math tests by the end of the year. The karaoke machine was fun to use for reading aloud song lyrics. It helped with fluency. The equipment is durable and we will be using it more next year. Thank you all for your donations. It really helped a lot.","fullyFundedDate":1735700691073,"projectUrl":"project/foundation-academy-music-education/8915706/","projectTitle":"Foundation Academy Music Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Visconti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9823842"},{"teacherId":9823361,"projectId":8914614,"letterContent":"I want to share how thankful I am for the flexible seating and desks in our 4th grade classrooms. Having different options like standing desks, stools, cushions, and floor seats has made a big difference for the kids. It gives them the chance to pick what works best for them, which helps them focus and stay more engaged. They feel more in control of their own learning, and that small change really boosts their confidence and motivation.\r\n\r\nI've also seen a big improvement in how students behave and interact with each other. Kids who used to have a hard time sitting still or paying attention are now more comfortable and able to get their work done. It's easier for them to work in groups and help each other, and the classroom just feels more relaxed and welcoming. Flexible seating has really helped make the classroom a better place for everyone to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1739373773972,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-futures-empowering-learning-t/8914614/","projectTitle":"Flexible Futures - Empowering Learning Through Comfort!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9823361_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730472644067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9823361"},{"teacherId":9749563,"projectId":8914583,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Seating for Success: Transforming Our Classroom.\" Your gift has made a big difference in how we learn every day. When the new seating arrived like floor cushions and lap desks, the students were so excited. They're learning to pick spots that help them focus and to respect the seating choices their classmates make.\r\n\r\nResearch shows that flexible seating can really help students learn. Studies have found that students in classrooms with flexible seating feel more comfortable, stay focused longer, and are more motivated to take part in class. It can also reduce behavior problems and help students work together better. We've already seen these things happening in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom now supports many different learning styles. You didn't just help us get new furniture, you helped us build a better learning space. We are so grateful for your kindness and support. 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