{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mission Academy","outOfStateSupporters":22.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9025628,"projectId":9525650,"letterContent":"Access to our classroom laminator completely changed the dynamics of my classroom: bulletin board-worthy work now had a new layer of meaning - the best of the best are immortalized in lamination.\r\n\r\nStudents would honestly try their hardest - more than in previous years - to make sure their work was top-notch. They were beyond elated to see their hard work pay off as it slowly transitioned from paper to laminate. Even students who chose to complete their work digitally had the opportunity to preserve their work!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping motivate my students to always give their best!","fullyFundedDate":1758636624397,"projectUrl":"project/project-permanence-preserving-student-c/9525650/","projectTitle":"Project Permanence: Preserving Student Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9025628_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715341648907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9025628"},{"teacherId":9025628,"projectId":9525328,"letterContent":"It is thanks to you that students were able to contribute more to class. As the school year was getting started, classroom jobs were being initiated, and we needed materials to help bring those jobs to life. To elucidate, the Board Manager was in charge of writing our daily objective and language objective. The colored expo markers allowed them to find the perfect color match for the objectives. \r\n\r\nThe permanent markers helped students gain more ownership of the class by providing materials that allowed them to create anchor charts for themselves and their peers to utilize during the school year. The markers also gave the Deep Thought Generator the tools necessary to write down our inspiring quotes of the day.\r\n\r\nBeyond anchor charts and class jobs, students will use these supplies to continue to showcase their artistic talents and creativity in future projects.","fullyFundedDate":1755883398324,"projectUrl":"project/wait-how-about-some-last-minute-classro/9525328/","projectTitle":"Wait! How About Some Last Minute Classroom Essentials?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9025628_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715341648907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9025628"},{"teacherId":9177294,"projectId":9651055,"letterContent":"The generous funding of this project has made a transformative impact on my students, fueling significant growth not only in their reading comprehension but in their writing skills as well. The most immediate physical change has been my ability to reach more students during our critical intervention blocks. Previously, due to space constraints and bulky seating, I was limited to working with only three students at a time. Thanks to the stackable stools, my small groups seating capacity has expanded to five students per session. This means more children are getting the intensive, teacher-led support they need every single day. Furthermore, since many of my students do not have their own supplies at home, providing individual pencil boxes filled with pencil6, highlighters and dry erase markers ensures every child arrives at my table feeling prepared, equal, and ready to work.\r\nThe specialized literacy tools have specifically transformed how my struggling readers engage with text and translate those ideas into writing. The whisper phones have become an essential favorite; students use them during independent reading and assignments to hear their own voices clearly. This immediate auditory feedback has led to noticeable improvements in their fluency, comprehension, and pronunciation, all while maintaining a quiet, focused classroom environment. For my students with dyslexia, the Guided Reading Highlight Strips have been a total gamechanger. These strips provide the visual scaffolding they need to stay on track and avoid losing their place, turning a task that used to be overwhelming into one where they feel confident and in control.\r\nUltimately, this project has removed the physical and emotional barriers to learning in my classroom. With our new organizers and storage drawers, the \"chaos\" of managing supplies has disappeared, leaving more room for meaningful instruction. My students no longer have to worry about being unprepared or losing focus. Instead, they can use their new tools to dive deep into stories and express their thoughts clearly on paper. Your generosity has provided the structure and tools necessary for my students to thrive and see themselves as capable, confident learners in both reading and writing.","fullyFundedDate":1764699387870,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-readers-in-reading-intervention/9651055/","projectTitle":"Engaging Readers in Reading Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9177294_orig.jpg?crop=633,633,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691725239204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9177294"},{"teacherId":6501902,"projectId":9277185,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have the supplies they needed to be successful in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThis year was a true test of their abilities. They were challenged and forced to push past their limits. Math is difficult for many. Asking students to stay motivated and give it their own is challenging. But. have the materials needed for them helped encourage them to work harder. The different highlighters helped them visualize their steps and the pencils helped them be prepared when they had no writing utensils.\r\n\r\nMany students showed growth this year. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication in the classroom. They would not be as willing if it wasn't for the basic supplies you helped to provide.","fullyFundedDate":1747772017755,"projectUrl":"project/starting-off-right/9277185/","projectTitle":"Starting off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Acevedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6501902_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609857931622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6501902"},{"teacherId":10294866,"projectId":9778881,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Incredible Incentives.\" When the boxes arrived in our classroom, the excitement was palpable. My students were buzzing with curiosity, and seeing their faces light up as we unboxed the new resources was a moment I won't soon forget. They felt seen and celebrated, realizing that people they haven't even met are rooting for their success.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to great use. We have integrated them into our daily positive behavior system, and I've noticed a significant shift in student engagement. For example, during a recent challenging math unit, the students were more motivated than ever to stay focused and support one another, knowing that their hard work would be recognized through these incentives. It has turned our classroom into a more vibrant, encouraging environment where every small victory is celebrated.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to use these materials to launch a peer-recognition program where students can nominate one another for showing kindness and perseverance. Your contribution has done more than just provide \"things\"—it has fostered a culture of achievement and joy in our room. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769178073920,"projectUrl":"project/incredible-incentives/9778881/","projectTitle":"Incredible Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294866"},{"teacherId":8896071,"projectId":9969394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to headphones, math manipulatives, social-emotional learning (SEL) books, and a behavior chart system that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\nThe headphones have allowed students to fully engage in technology-based activities without distractions, helping them build independence and confidence. The math manipulatives have brought learning to life—our students are now able to see, touch, and explore numbers in a hands-on way, which has deepened their understanding and excitement for math.\r\nOur SEL books are helping students learn how to express their feelings, solve problems, and build positive relationships with their classmates. In addition, the behavior chart has created a consistent and encouraging structure that supports positive choices and celebrates student growth.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our kindergarten class, thank you for investing in our students and making a lasting impact on their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769178078115,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-reset-and-math-resources/9969394/","projectTitle":"Classroom Reset and Math Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896071_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766423667530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8896071"},{"teacherId":8576608,"projectId":9958081,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new resources every day, and they've already made a big impact on our classroom. The Expo markers have been especially helpful during guided math practice and small group instruction. For example, during a recent lesson, students used the markers to solve problems and show their thinking in real time. This allowed me to quickly check for understanding and give immediate feedback. The stylus pens have also made it much easier for students to interact with their laptops, especially during digital assignments where they need to write, draw, or annotate. The supply bins have helped keep everything organized and accessible, which means we're spending less time passing out materials and more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were genuinely excited. Many of them immediately wanted to try out the markers and styluses, and they took a lot of pride in having their own tools to use. The organization bins have also made a huge difference in my class organization!\r\n\r\nMoving forward, right now, students are working on STAAR countdown that involves both digital and hands-on components, such as solving problems, explaining their thinking, and collaborating with peers. The styluses will help them complete more detailed digital work, while the markers will support brainstorming and practice. As we continue to practice our math, students will be working toward more independent application of skills, and these resources will play a key role in helping them stay organized, engaged, and confident in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769708519086,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-and-an-organized-classroom-fo/9958081/","projectTitle":"Math Tools and an Organized Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8576608_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774410291334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8576608"},{"teacherId":10177711,"projectId":9596913,"letterContent":"We wanted to thank you for your generosity. We have already been able to get good use out the project materials. My students were so excited to see all the new classroom material, especially the rug! \r\n\r\nThe new material has allowed the students to move around the classroom to work on all sorts of task card assignments. They absolutely love having a new, big, and nice rug to sit on to work with their groups. The white boards have been so helpful. It helps us to quickly flash our answers so everyone can see. The new clock is big enough for everyone to see from anywhere in the classroom. The clock having a timer has been even more helpful as I give them time limits to answer questions. \r\n\r\nWe can't thank you enough for allowing us to move those bodies around the classroom. It keeps them up, moving, and engaged!","fullyFundedDate":1764699813624,"projectUrl":"project/moving-bodies-keeps-us-engaged/9596913/","projectTitle":"Moving Bodies Keeps Us Engaged!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177711"},{"teacherId":8029848,"projectId":9883253,"letterContent":"After school I asked students from 2nd - 5th grade to join my Pokemon Battle Academy. During this time I show students how to play the card game with kits I was able purchase because of the generous DonorsChoose community. Students are using mental math to subtract hit points, process multistep problems by going though a possibility of 5 or more actions in their turn, and strategically developing plans to develop their pokeman to give the most affective attack. And in this game, when Pokemon have reached their max hit points, they retreat to their poke ball to heal and rest. \r\nThe students were so excited when I opened the boxes of kits they were literally jumping!! \r\nStudents can't wait for the next club meet dates! So many students have asked to join that I don't have enough kits! I even had a student from 8th grade volunteer to help teach the other students how to play. Another teacher has joined the group and he himself is learning how to play! This is quickly becoming a campus collaboration! \r\nI am current working on a creating a campus tournament for students to have a Pokemon battle with my DonorsChoose box sets!!","fullyFundedDate":1764697053790,"projectUrl":"project/critical-thinking-with-pokmon-game/9883253/","projectTitle":"Critical Thinking with Pokémon Game","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029848_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728517114968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8029848"},{"teacherId":9025628,"projectId":9294894,"letterContent":"Because of you, my students have been able to bring the artistry in their heads to life and transform ordinary pieces of paper into unimaginable beauty. My students were able to showcase not only their knowledge of literature, but also their creativity. Yes, some students still preferred creating their masterpieces on the computer, but the students who chose paper now had the supplies to breathe life into their work. \r\n\r\nRegardless of their artistic direction, the fact that EVERY STUDENT had a pair of headphones to plug into their Chromebook and listen to music to help them cogitate on the task at hand was perfection. In addition, these were the same headphones that allowed students to not only listen to the text but also enabled greater access to their individualized accommodations.\r\n\r\nThank you for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1746783012930,"projectUrl":"project/operation-creativity-unleashing-my-stud/9294894/","projectTitle":"Operation Creativity: Unleashing my Students' Latent Artistic Flair","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9025628_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715341648907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9025628"},{"teacherId":6725803,"projectId":9120404,"letterContent":"My students are loving having easy access to supplies that help them do exciting and engaging work. We use our materials for our interactive science journals and they are looking great and full of learning. \r\nThe coloring supplies allow us to draw diagrams and visuals that really stand out and show the topics we are learning. \r\nThe scissors and tape make adding things to our notebooks quick and efficient so we can focus our time and energy on activities and assignments!\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom by providing general supplies so we can focus on the learning!","fullyFundedDate":1746783022868,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9120404/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zanger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6725803_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y691&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568389562006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6725803"},{"teacherId":7611015,"projectId":6153974,"letterContent":"Reading is such a struggle in middle school. So many students are reluctant to read because they feel like they cannot connect to the characters or conflicts. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your contribution to our classroom library. The students who have access to these books are grateful to connect with the wide variety of protagonists. Representation in books matter. Students are able to see themselves in the stories. 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