{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Neil Armstrong Academy","outOfStateSupporters":19.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":476507,"projectId":10164509,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our second-grade classroom now has a 3D printer that has opened up a whole new world of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning for our students!\r\n\r\nAs a STEM-focused classroom, we believe children learn best when they have opportunities to explore, build, test, and create. Before receiving this project, many of our students had wonderful ideas but limited opportunities to turn those ideas into something they could actually hold, test, and improve. Now, they can take an idea from their imagination and watch it become a real object right before their eyes.\r\n\r\nOur 3D printer has brought learning to life across subject areas. During science, students can create models that help them better understand habitats, landforms, plants, and the world around them. In math, 3D-printed shapes, models, and manipulatives make abstract concepts more concrete and easier to understand. During engineering challenges, students can design prototypes, test their ideas, discover what doesn't work, and go back to the drawing board to make improvements.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the most exciting part is watching students realize that they are creators. They are learning that it is okay when a first design doesn't work. Instead of giving up, they can ask, \"What can I change?\" and try again. This process is helping our students develop perseverance, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in an authentic and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printer has also become a wonderful way to celebrate our classroom community. Students can create small tokens, bookmarks, and other special items that recognize kindness, effort, perseverance, and personal growth. These experiences help students see that their creativity can be used not only to solve problems, but also to encourage and celebrate others.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has given my students opportunities that extend far beyond a single lesson or school year. They are learning the foundations of design thinking—imagine, plan, create, test, revise, and try again. These are skills that will continue to serve them as they grow into confident learners and problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our young innovators and for giving them the tools to turn their ideas into reality. Every time our printer hums to life, it reminds us that big ideas can come from small hands—and that with the right tools and a little perseverance, our students can create amazing things!","fullyFundedDate":1784408263069,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-ideas-to-life-3d-printing-in-o/10164509/","projectTitle":"Bringing Ideas to Life: 3D Printing in Our STEM Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/476507"},{"teacherId":476507,"projectId":10244880,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our second-grade classroom has been refreshed with the essential tools and supplies we need to keep our learning environment organized, functional, and welcoming. We are so grateful for the support that made this project possible!\r\n\r\nBefore this project, many of our classroom essentials had been well-loved after months and even years of daily use. Storage bins were worn, our headphone storage needed replacing, our pencil sharpener had seen better days, and several basic learning tools were no longer working as effectively as they should. While we did our best to make things work, these small challenges could sometimes become distractions from what mattered most—learning.\r\n\r\nNow, our students have clean, reliable, and functional materials that help our classroom run more smoothly each day. Having organized storage makes it easier for students to find what they need and take responsibility for their belongings. Updated classroom tools allow students to spend less time worrying about broken or inconvenient supplies and more time focusing on reading, writing, math, creativity, and exploration.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts has been seeing how much students appreciate having a classroom that feels cared for and ready for them. These materials may seem like simple classroom necessities, but to a second grader, having a pencil sharpener that works, a place for their headphones, and organized supplies sends an important message: You matter, and you deserve to have the tools you need to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where curiosity can continue to grow and where students can feel comfortable, confident, and prepared to participate. These supplies will be used every day and will continue benefiting students throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the children who fill it with curiosity, creativity, questions, laughter, and learning. Your support has made a meaningful difference, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1780373635284,"projectUrl":"project/refreshing-our-classroom-essentials/10244880/","projectTitle":"Refreshing Our Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/476507"},{"teacherId":3043794,"projectId":9269660,"letterContent":"Your generosity allowed me to update my organization methods in my classroom and to make our classroom a great place of learning!\r\n\r\nThank you! I have historically not been a super organized teacher. I try, but I fail every time. This year, one of my colleagues walked into my room and said, \"I'm going to nominate you for the most improved organization award!\" \r\n\r\nThis could not have happened without your donation and support of my classroom. It feels so nice to have a place for everything and everything in its place. It's a life changing difference!","fullyFundedDate":1747843105074,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-building-an-organized-and/9269660/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: Building an Organized and Inspiring Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3043794_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741745117793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3043794"},{"teacherId":3043794,"projectId":9158580,"letterContent":"Our Hydroponics system is so much fun! We quickly planted and watched the plants grow! I am embarrassed to say that I didn't take pictures of our hydroponics in action! I will try to post some pics from this years class as soon as we start planting. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students understand where their food comes from! Some of them were amazed to learn that someone on a Farm grows their food and has it delivered to Walmart for us. \r\n\r\nThis is exactly the kind of awe inspiring learning activity I love!","fullyFundedDate":1742950598381,"projectUrl":"project/growing-the-future-empowering-students/9158580/","projectTitle":"Growing the Future: Empowering Students With Hydroponics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3043794_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741745117793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3043794"},{"teacherId":3043794,"projectId":9158698,"letterContent":"It is difficult for me to describe the impact you all made on my students by donating this incubator. It was the most magical thing any of us have ever been a part of.\r\n\r\nWe watched the eggs faithfully for 21 days! By Day 19-20, we could see the eggs moving and jumping a bit. Then the first crack appeared. Those babies changed our lives! We learned how to nourish them. We experienced a loss. We observed them grow.\r\n\r\nI fell in love and couldn't give them all away, so now I have a chicken coop in my yard and am enjoying eggs! \r\n\r\nThank You Beyond Measure!","fullyFundedDate":1742535076702,"projectUrl":"project/from-egg-to-chick-hands-on-incubation-e/9158698/","projectTitle":"From Egg to Chick: Hands-On Incubation Experience -Learning Life Cycles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3043794_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741745117793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3043794"},{"teacherId":3043794,"projectId":9158659,"letterContent":"Thank you for donations to my project, \"Building Tiny Ecosystems: Hands-On Learning While Observing Life Cycles!\". \r\n\r\nWe had an absolute blast observing the Lady Bug larva metamorphosis into Lady Bugs. The students checked on the Lady Bugs every day and when it was time to release them, we took them to our garden bed where we had planted Pollinator Plants. It was exciting to see them crawl and then fly.\r\n\r\nThe Ant Farm was everything I'd hoped it would be! The ants got busy straightaway and dug some amazing tunnels. We got to observe their work, and see what they did when one of them died. It was fun to see them make their environment suite their needs.\r\n\r\nThe Bee House was an exciting success! 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