{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spectrum Academy Pleasant Grove Secondary 7th-12","outOfStateSupporters":37.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6725848,"projectId":9554843,"letterContent":"Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a healthy and focused learning environment! We use the Clorox wipes every afternoon to clean surfaces, teaching the students responsibility. The multiple tissue boxes are lifesavers, ensuring that minor sniffles don't derail our instruction time.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students were genuinely excited—especially about the candy, which is a fantastic motivator! They felt truly cared for. During a recent class experiment, a quick wipe-down after a minor spill saved us valuable clean-up time, allowing us to finish our data analysis.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve a unit on community health. Your supplies provide a perfect, real-life example of how small steps keep a community well. Thank you for this essential support!","fullyFundedDate":1756313239404,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-classroom-for-greatness/9554843/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Classroom for Greatness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6725848_orig.png?crop=119,119,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731628483220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6725848"},{"teacherId":8306099,"projectId":9322802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! Since the start of the school year, during speech groups I have been using these books. It has been amazing watching my students make connections that these characters are just like them. It has opened the door to conversations about how we all have tools that help us, like glasses, feeding tubes, AAC devices, etc. This has caused students to develop empathy and understand we are all different, but no one is less. \r\n\r\nThe other day we read the book \"Just Ask!\" and did a worksheet where students drew themselves and glued tools they used. One student was drawing a picture of herself and put headphones on her head. Then she indicated that that was a tool she used because she doesn't like loud noises. Another student, left his desk and went to his backpack to get his glasses. I had never seen his glasses and since we talked about them as tools, he has been wearing them! It is powerful for students to see that they are not alone and this collection of books have done that. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746785532469,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-themselves-in-books/9322802/","projectTitle":"Seeing Themselves in Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8306099"},{"teacherId":7973897,"projectId":6117973,"letterContent":"Classroom essentials significantly improve the learning environment by providing students with the tools they need to succeed from day one. Basic supplies like pens, pencils, notebooks, and binders are the foundation of academic work. They enable students to take notes, complete assignments, and organize their materials effectively. Without these basics, students would struggle to follow lessons or retain information, making it difficult to fully participate. Specialized items such as calculators, protractors, and scissors are also critical. They allow students to engage in hands-on activities, apply theoretical knowledge, and visualize complex concepts, turning abstract ideas into tangible experiences. Having a well-stocked classroom ensures every student is prepared and ready to learn, which sets a positive tone for the entire school year.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic supplies, providing access to nutritious snacks is a vital part of a productive classroom. A mid-morning or afternoon snack can help combat the hunger that often causes students to lose focus, become irritable, or experience a drop in energy. When students' basic needs for food are met, they can better concentrate on their lessons and participate in class discussions. Snacks like granola bars, crackers, or fruit can serve as a quick energy boost, helping students stay alert and engaged. Moreover, having these items available can also help level the playing field, ensuring that all students—regardless of their situation at home—have the fuel they need to succeed academically. Ultimately, combining a readiness for learning with a focus on student well-being creates a classroom where students feel supported and empowered.","fullyFundedDate":1642695504047,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/6117973/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7973897_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628802859891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskatie-tantillo"},{"teacherId":7973897,"projectId":7601131,"letterContent":"Classroom essentials are vital for a successful start to the school year, significantly improving the learning environment by providing students with the fundamental tools they need to succeed. Items such as notebooks, binders, pens, and pencils are the building blocks of academic work, enabling students to take notes, complete assignments, and organize their materials effectively. Having these supplies readily available from day one allows students to focus on the lessons rather than the logistical challenges of finding a pen or paper. Additionally, specialized supplies like graph paper, protractors, and compasses are critical for math and science courses, helping students visualize and solve complex problems. When students are equipped with the right tools, they feel more confident and prepared, which sets a positive tone for the entire school year.\r\n\r\nBeyond the basics, a variety of other items play a crucial role in creating a productive and organized classroom. Calculators are essential for more advanced math and science, while scissors, rulers, and glue sticks are necessary for a range of hands-on projects, from art to lab work. Shared classroom supplies like dry-erase markers and erasers are vital for using whiteboards during lessons and group activities. For younger students, crayons, markers, and colored pencils are key for creative expression and developing fine motor skills. Furthermore, classroom supplies often include shared resources like tissues, hand sanitizer, and cleaning wipes, which contribute to a healthier environment and reduce the spread of germs. 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Without these basics, students would struggle to follow along with lessons or retain information, making it difficult to fully participate in class. Furthermore, supplies like crayons, markers, and glue are crucial for creative and hands-on projects, especially in elementary grades, which helps develop fine motor skills and critical thinking. When students have the right supplies, they can focus on the lesson rather than worrying about finding a pen or a sheet of paper. This readiness fosters a positive attitude toward learning and reduces disruptions, allowing teachers to maintain a more productive and engaging classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition to basic supplies, more advanced tools and resources like calculators, scientific models, and lab equipment are essential for a deeper understanding of subjects like math and science. These items allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, making abstract concepts more concrete and understandable. For instance, using a globe in a geography class or a microscope in a biology lab provides a tangible experience that can't be replicated through a textbook alone. The availability of these essentials also helps level the playing field, ensuring that all students, regardless of their family's financial situation, have access to the resources they need to excel academically. Overall, well-stocked classrooms create an environment where students feel supported and empowered, leading to increased confidence, better academic performance, and a more effective learning experience for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1678852457330,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/7222371/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7973897_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628802859891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskatie-tantillo"},{"teacherId":7973897,"projectId":7594273,"letterContent":"Since implementing the cubby system, the classroom has undergone a remarkable transformation in its organization and efficiency. Previously, the space felt chaotic and cluttered, with students' belongings scattered across the room, making it difficult to find items and maintain a clean environment. The new cubbies have provided a designated and easily accessible home for each student's backpack, lunchbox, and personal belongings. This simple change has eliminated the mess and created a sense of order, allowing for smoother transitions between activities and a more focused learning atmosphere. Teachers and students alike can now quickly locate what they need, saving valuable time and reducing daily frustrations.\r\n\r\nThis streamlined approach has not only improved the physical appearance of the classroom but also fostered a greater sense of responsibility among the students. With a clear space to call their own, students are more accountable for keeping their belongings organized and tidy. The cubbies serve as a visual reminder to put things away, helping them develop essential life skills like self-management and organization. The result is a more harmonious and productive classroom where the focus can remain on learning and growth, rather than on searching for lost items or navigating a cluttered space. The cubby system has truly been a game-changer, proving that a small organizational change can have a massive and positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1691440521248,"projectUrl":"project/cubby-organization/7594273/","projectTitle":"Cubby Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7973897_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628802859891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskatie-tantillo"},{"teacherId":5842143,"projectId":9151868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Without people like you I am not able to provide my class with some of the fun alternative items that help to make our learning experience to be more engaging. \r\n\r\nOur current dictionaries were a \"sight for sore eyes\", as they were all donated by families over the past nine years and were falling apart. Because of you, students for years to come will have access to more current dictionaries. Which come in handy on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is very much appreciated :-)","fullyFundedDate":1747148641054,"projectUrl":"project/research-items-dictionaries-more/9151868/","projectTitle":"Research Items: Dictionaries & More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clixie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5842143_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536346109526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clixie-autism-spectrum"},{"teacherId":5842143,"projectId":9151971,"letterContent":"My class is very appreciative of all of your generosity! As a teacher, we have limited financial resources. You taking the time to look at our projects and choosing to donate toward our classroom means the world to us.\r\n\r\nMy students really enjoy projects that are hands on and include things that they are able to use their artistic creativity. \r\n\r\nThese supplies have been very helpful in working on our end of year animal project. With these supplies, they were able to make their portfolio for their report very careful, colorful, and creative...the \"3 'C's that I require with all of their work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for showing our class some \"love\" with your generous donations!!","fullyFundedDate":1746557243134,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-our-animal-research/9151971/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Our Animal Research!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clixie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5842143_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536346109526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clixie-autism-spectrum"},{"teacherId":4485766,"projectId":8118803,"letterContent":"I am so sorry this is getting to you all so late. Last year's prom was a HUGE success, and we had so many compliments on all of the wonderful decorations that each one of you helped to provide. The venue was absolutely amazing, but it was even more impactful when it was all put together with our decor. \r\nAs you can see, students had the best time, and none of it would have happened without the generous and kindhearted support you offered to all of our students. I am not sure that any words can sufficiently express the amount of gratitude I have for you.","fullyFundedDate":1709654327464,"projectUrl":"project/black-and-white-prom/8118803/","projectTitle":"Black and White Prom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livi Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4485766_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566757564504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-livi-green"},{"teacherId":5842143,"projectId":9212967,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping me to get some of our end of year math supplies. The notebooks are extremely helpful, as the students get to take notes and have somewhere to organize them. Then they are also able to use their notes on all of their assignments, quizzes and even on their tests!\r\n\r\nThey were very excited to get new notebooks and also have access to colored lead to put in their mechanical pencils. This has made doing their math work more exciting.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!!","fullyFundedDate":1744033037018,"projectUrl":"project/math-adds-up-2-fun/9212967/","projectTitle":"Math Adds Up 2 FUN!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clixie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5842143_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536346109526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clixie-autism-spectrum"},{"teacherId":9689710,"projectId":8677004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project a reality. The students loved and continue to love using the circuit board. Two students in particular have struggled to engage with anything, even board games or age-appropriate motivating activities. They hadn't engaged meaningfully for about a month, but when they saw the circuit board they played and worked together for 45 minutes! \r\n\r\nThe circuit board is now a part of our treatment sessions to work on executive functioning, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. It has been invaluable and the students love to play with it. It has been such a great tool and toy to engage students of multiple ages therapeutically.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we made the slime in a group session with one of our learning skills classes. These students struggle more than others with behavioral reactions and emotional regulation. They enjoyed the texture of the slime and can utilize it when feeling overwhelmed. We have two students in the class who love tactile-stimulating toys, and this slime was perfect for them. \r\n\r\nIt means so much to me that I could plan lessons that were engaging and exciting to our students. I can't thank you enough for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1735485415009,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-and-supplies/8677004/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9689710_orig.jpg?crop=3260,3260,x0,y315&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725054189558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9689710"},{"teacherId":5842143,"projectId":8983158,"letterContent":"My class was super excited to receive all of the fun supplies for our classroom! They loved having access to the metallic markers, it made art projects more exciting for the students. When they heard the tink-tink of all of the Skittles going into the candy incentive machine it made all of their eyes light up.\r\n\r\nAs we are preparing for their animal research projects, these supplies will come in very handy. We use the file folders to display their projects in the library and also for an entire school, Night At The Arts. It's a pretty big deal and they are eager with anticipation.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donations. I really would not be able to provide the amount of fun and engaging projects as I do, without the support of people like you!","fullyFundedDate":1736576428779,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-ms-clixies-basic-classroom/8983158/","projectTitle":"Restocking Ms. Clixie's Basic Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clixie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5842143_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536346109526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clixie-autism-spectrum"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_107342","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":704,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":79,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.5,"schoolId":107342,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Spectrum Academy Pleasant Grove Secondary 7th-12 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Spectrum Academy Pleasant Grove Secondary 7th-12","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/utah-department-of-education/spectrum-charter-academy/107342"}