{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ann Richards Steam Academy","outOfStateSupporters":37.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8608564,"projectId":9890715,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of Post-it notes, washi tape, glue, pens, highlighters, and markers. These supplies may seem small on their own, but together they play a huge role in keeping our classroom organized, creative, and engaging. My students use these materials daily—for note-taking, interactive activities, projects, and collaborative work—and your support ensures that every student has access to the tools they need to do their best.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a learning environment where students feel prepared, supported, and inspired. We are truly grateful for the thoughtfulness behind your donation and for the positive impact it has on our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1763603564636,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9890715/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arenivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8608564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694283567362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8608564"},{"teacherId":8608564,"projectId":9840145,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Gardening Club, thank you so much for your generous donation of fruit and vegetable seeds and the wonderful planters. Your support has brought new excitement to our garden and has given our students the opportunity to learn, explore, and grow—both in their gardening skills and in their confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students can experience the full process of planting, caring for, and harvesting their own produce. The hands-on learning you've made possible teaches responsibility, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for nature. We are truly grateful for the impact you've made on our program.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1761751121154,"projectUrl":"project/planting-seeds-of-science/9840145/","projectTitle":"Planting Seeds of Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arenivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8608564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694283567362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8608564"},{"teacherId":8608564,"projectId":9700524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 8th grade Gardening Club. The bee house, bird house, indoor planter, and five-tier planter have brought so much excitement and inspiration to our students. Your support gives them the opportunity to learn hands-on about nature, responsibility, and the importance of caring for our environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our garden is becoming a vibrant space where students can explore, create, and grow—both as gardeners and as young leaders. Your contribution truly helps their passion for nature thrive.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1758549479263,"projectUrl":"project/grow-your-knowledge/9700524/","projectTitle":"Grow Your Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arenivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8608564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694283567362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8608564"},{"teacherId":8608564,"projectId":9710306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of cups, a water heater, and hot cocoa and tea packets. Your generosity helped create a warm and welcoming environment for my 8th grade students, and it truly brought comfort and joy to our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students were able to share moments of connection, community, and conversation over a simple but meaningful treat. Your kindness made a difference, and we are deeply grateful for the care you've shown our school and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758224604812,"projectUrl":"project/a-cup-of-warmth/9710306/","projectTitle":"A Cup of Warmth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arenivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8608564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694283567362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8608564"},{"teacherId":8608564,"projectId":9761329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of crayons, colored pencils, and markers to my 8th grade science class. These supplies may seem simple, but they make a tremendous difference in how my students learn. With your support, they can create colorful diagrams, illustrate scientific concepts, and express their understanding in creative and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour donation has brightened our classroom—literally and figuratively—and has helped ensure that every student has the tools they need to succeed. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for the positive impact you've made on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1760550972912,"projectUrl":"project/creative-with-science/9761329/","projectTitle":"Creative with Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arenivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8608564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694283567362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8608564"},{"teacherId":8517024,"projectId":9587591,"letterContent":"When the students seen your donations they were so excited and motivated! They were very grateful that someone they didn't know wanted to give to them! \r\n\r\nSince receiving your generous donations, our science scores have improved by more than 20%! Students are motivated to keep learning and continue earning rewards for their hard work. Next, we'll be using these materials for our upcoming unit on weather systems. Where they'll design mini projects to apply what they've learned.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this possible your support truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755736850979,"projectUrl":"project/a-taste-for-tutoring/9587591/","projectTitle":"A Taste for Tutoring","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8517024_orig.png?crop=272,272,x48,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657048014581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8517024"},{"teacherId":8608564,"projectId":9762329,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of beautiful decorations for dia de los muertos. My students are excited to take part and remember and celebrate loved ones and pets. For many of my students this is a new experience and they are excited to try this cultural tradition. It's nice seeing people of different cultures come together to celebrate together. Even other teacher came to participate which was wonderful to see thank ypu again for bringing joy to the class and my students.we can't thank you enough for you donation and I hope you enjoy the colorful pictures of the alter.","fullyFundedDate":1760653851670,"projectUrl":"project/remember-me/9762329/","projectTitle":"Remember Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arenivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8608564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694283567362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8608564"},{"teacherId":9078968,"projectId":9202370,"letterContent":"Project Impact Update\r\nThanks to your generous donations, our 8th-grade scientists now have the supplies they need to explore, experiment, and engage deeply in hands-on learning every day. The basic materials you helped provide — notebooks, lab tools, markers, and organizational supplies — have made a tremendous difference in how our students learn and participate in science.\r\nEven though these items might seem simple, they've opened the door to meaningful, inquiry-based learning. Instead of spending time worrying about missing materials or sharing limited resources, students can now focus entirely on conducting experiments, recording observations, and analyzing results — just like real scientists do.\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been seeing how students take pride in their work. With their own science notebooks and lab supplies, they've become more invested in documenting their findings and reflecting on their learning. Some of our students who were previously hesitant to participate have become our most curious experimenters — especially when using the new organizational tools and visual aids to make sense of complex concepts.\r\nIn short, your donation didn't just provide supplies; it created a sense of ownership, confidence, and enthusiasm for science. My students are more engaged, collaborative, and excited to learn because of you. Thank you for helping them see themselves as capable, creative scientists!\r\nWould you like me to make it sound more formal and data-driven (for administrators or grant reports) or more heartfelt and student-focused (for a DonorsChoose thank-you post)?","fullyFundedDate":1744032909913,"projectUrl":"project/staar-review-materials/9202370/","projectTitle":"STAAR Review Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shields-Melch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9078968"},{"teacherId":10031531,"projectId":9343363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to the revival of our gardening club. It's become a safe haven for our soft-spoken students who are eager to learn about new vegetables and plants and who now have a place to utilize skills they've learned from their home gardens to grace our long forgotten school garden.\r\n\r\nOur school has been without a gardening club for the past seven years; it's been refreshing to say the least to see other students in our building walk by the windows to peer down at the garden beds and exclaim with excitement about the new seedlings. So far with your donations, we've were able to start the school year with a weekend of much needed weeding. The wagons have helped us with moving materials and the gloves have been working over time protecting our hard-working hands. \r\n\r\nIt's been a few weeks since we've put down our first seedlings, but we're hopeful for a successful first harvest. Please keep supporting us in our endeavors.","fullyFundedDate":1747841852525,"projectUrl":"project/re-growing-our-gardening-club/9343363/","projectTitle":"Re-Growing our Gardening Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Le-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10031531"},{"teacherId":8608564,"projectId":9001614,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of science posters to our classroom. The posters covering important topics like food webs, Newton's laws, atoms, physics, and chemistry have already become valuable visual aids that enhance student learning and engagement. They bring key scientific concepts to life and help reinforce lessons in a way that's accessible and memorable for all students.\r\n\r\nThese posters provide a constant source of reference for my students during lessons and independent work, making it easier for them to understand complex ideas and vocabulary. Whether we're discussing energy flow in ecosystems, the fundamentals of motion, or the structure of atoms, the visual reinforcement helps deepen their comprehension and sparks curiosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our science classroom with these fantastic educational tools. Your kindness helps create a richer learning environment and inspires students to explore and appreciate the wonders of science every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785526842,"projectUrl":"project/take-chances-make-mistakes-get-messy/9001614/","projectTitle":"Take Chances, Make Mistakes, Get Messy, Like Ms. Frizzle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arenivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8608564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694283567362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8608564"},{"teacherId":8608564,"projectId":9063488,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you—and to General Motors—for your generous donation of science models and demonstration materials to our 8th grade classroom. The human body model, Earth model, flower model, prism, and various science demos have brought our lessons to life in ways that books and slides simply can't match. Your support has transformed our classroom into a more interactive, engaging, and visually stimulating learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese models have made complex scientific concepts more accessible and easier to understand. Students were able to physically examine the parts of a flower during our unit on plant biology, explore the layers of the Earth in 3D, and observe how light behaves using the prism during our study of waves. The human body model sparked amazing discussions about anatomy, and the science demonstrations made abstract concepts tangible, boosting both curiosity and comprehension.\r\n\r\nThanks to General Motors' support, I was able to deepen my instruction and meet the diverse learning needs of my students through hands-on, inquiry-based teaching. These tools have sparked excitement, encouraged deeper questioning, and allowed students to connect classroom learning to the real world. We are truly grateful for your investment in our science education and for helping inspire the next generation of thinkers and problem solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1746785462264,"projectUrl":"project/science-is-cool/9063488/","projectTitle":"Science is Cool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arenivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8608564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694283567362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8608564"},{"teacherId":8608564,"projectId":9115524,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of pencils and a pencil sharpener to our 8th grade science classroom. These basic yet essential supplies are the foundation of daily learning, and your support has ensured that every student is prepared and equipped to participate fully in class.\r\n\r\nThe consistent availability of pencils has reduced interruptions during lessons and allowed students to focus more on their work, whether they're taking notes, drawing diagrams, or completing lab reports. The addition of a reliable pencil sharpener has been especially helpful in keeping our classroom running smoothly—students no longer have to worry about broken pencils or wasting time looking for a way to sharpen them. Your thoughtful contribution has had a real and immediate impact on both classroom efficiency and student confidence.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, I've been able to maintain a well-organized and productive learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and continued support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785395625,"projectUrl":"project/the-pencil-is-mightier-than-the-sword/9115524/","projectTitle":"The PENcil is Mightier Than the Sword","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arenivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8608564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694283567362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8608564"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103524","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1094,"numTeachers":83,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.8,"schoolId":103524,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ann Richards Steam Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ann Richards Steam Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/dallas-independent-school-district/ann-richards-middle-school/103524"}