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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Emergence Academy","outOfStateSupporters":40.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9689908,"projectId":9519796,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference by turning our bimonthly family meetings into welcoming and engaging experiences for immigrant families. With the supplies provided, our school now offers a safe space where parents feel comfortable connecting with staff, learning how the school system works, and supporting their children at home.\r\n\r\nThe Bluetooth speakers help us share translated messages, short videos, and group activities so families with different language levels can fully participate. Interactive materials like markers, Post-it notes, and chart paper allow parents to collaborate, reflect, and ask questions in hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing their families involved at school. Many students feel proud and more motivated when they see their parents welcomed and engaged. Families who were once hesitant to attend are now regular participants, which has strengthened trust and communication.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped build stronger home-school connections, giving students greater confidence, support, and a sense of belonging. 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It makes students feel supported, comfortable, and at ease, and it takes away any worries about not having the materials or resources to succeed in school. We absolutely love our classroom timer and use it every single day. This allows me to make my directions very clear; students know exactly how much time they have to complete a task, and this keeps them on task and engaged. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your investment in students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1755732280223,"projectUrl":"project/a-resourced-classroom-ignites-academic-s/9471351/","projectTitle":"A Resourced Classroom Ignites Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Bardos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5545637_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723482572500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5545637"},{"teacherId":5545637,"projectId":9575493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support in getting notebooks for 9th and 10th grade ESL and science classes. These supplies are essential for students to stay organized, to track their academic growth over time, for writing practice, and for creating portfolios of their amazing work over the school year. \r\n\r\nWe are using the graph paper notebooks to \"Stop and Jot,\" to \"Write, Turn, and Talk,\" to draw graphs, collect data, and make hypotheses.\r\n\r\nIn ESL class, we are using the lined paper notebooks to develop writing skills and record their English language learning journey.\r\n\r\nStudents are feeling supported and empowered with these important notebooks. Thank you for your support, thoughtfulness, and generosity - it means the world to our community and helps students feel confident in school.","fullyFundedDate":1755091164810,"projectUrl":"project/support-writers-and-scientists-with-note/9575493/","projectTitle":"Support Writers and Scientists With Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Bardos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5545637_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723482572500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5545637"},{"teacherId":5545637,"projectId":9576393,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support in decorating our science classroom with content-related posters! It is satisfying to see students stand up and walk over to posters to utilize them in their learning of science content. These visuals help to cement students' learning. Thank you, too, for the help in getting stickers, keychains, and erasers for behavior incentives. They are working! These awards help to motivate students to accomplish their academic goals. They ensure that students are celebrated for their learning and their growth. Thank you so much. Your generosity means so much to our scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1755373550882,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-and-inform-students-with-visual/9576393/","projectTitle":"Motivate and Inform Students With Visuals and Behavior Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Bardos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5545637_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723482572500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5545637"},{"teacherId":9654472,"projectId":9326906,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. The students use the computer chargers all the time. They enjoy doing learning activities on their laptops and playing games together during break time. Without them, sadly we would be \"powerless.\" Chargers disappear around mid-school year, so it has been a life saver to have back up chargers that do not leave the classroom. \r\n The other supplies such as tissues, paper towels and folders are used all the time. They keep our classroom clean and organized and are unsung heroes of cold and flue prevention. We appreciate all of these gifts that keep us in the classroom, learning everyday.","fullyFundedDate":1747081022526,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-for-learning/9326906/","projectTitle":"Charged Up for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kessler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654472"},{"teacherId":9654472,"projectId":9345952,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously donating to this project. Students participated in an interdisciplinary ELA and science unit centered around the book, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind. Students studied the life of William Kamkwamba, a boy in Malawi who built a windmill from junk yard materials that saved his village from drought.\r\n With the resources from this project, students researched various kinds of windmills, build a model windmill from a kit and designed and built their own windmills from recycled materials. The opportunity to do hands-on activities was so much fun and brought the story to life. Students connected with William's engineering process and struggles and were excited to become engineers themselves. They collaborated with each other and had great scientific discussions. \r\n My students and I appreciate the opportunity to more deeply explore the scientific process and wind energy, as well as have a great time learning, exploring and making!","fullyFundedDate":1747487780747,"projectUrl":"project/windmills-and-wonder/9345952/","projectTitle":"Windmills and Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kessler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654472"},{"teacherId":9650303,"projectId":9355563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Your donation is making a meaningful difference for my students and our joy time period. Our Fridays have been going great thanks to your support. The students were really excited to see the new equipment and couldn't wait to utilize it. We have been playing a lot of badminton, soccer, and volleyball. Thanks to this, we have students who are showing interest in playing in team sports to continue their growth. Getting these resources helped them gain confidence in trying new things. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for your help to our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1748824736400,"projectUrl":"project/lets-bring-the-joy-to-joy-time/9355563/","projectTitle":"Let's Bring the Joy to Joy Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650303_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x201,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723824734478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650303"},{"teacherId":1027868,"projectId":9957319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring table‑top foosball tables to our space. Your contribution has already made a meaningful impact. Lunchtime has transformed into a lively hub where students gather, laugh, compete, and connect. It's been wonderful to see new friendships spark and a stronger sense of community take shape around something as simple — and fun — as a game.\r\n\r\nThe excitement is growing every day, and we're already gearing up for our very first foosball tournament. None of this would have been possible without you, and we're truly grateful for your belief in what we're building.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference","fullyFundedDate":1767623545651,"projectUrl":"project/tabletop-foosball-for-school-wide-compet/9957319/","projectTitle":"Tabletop Foosball for School-Wide Competitions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gauthier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1027868_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543953932662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandagauthier"},{"teacherId":10176766,"projectId":9623888,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in providing organizational materials for our classroom! The best way to keep a classroom free of chaos is to have consistent routines and procedures and the materials that were funded through this project will help to do so. Not only will they keep the classroom organized, but they will teach prep materials, lesson plans, and student examples organized as well. Work can be saved in an organized way to be able to look back on and improve for years to come. \r\n\r\nOur classroom is also quickly blossoming into a community as students choose to play games with others and share smiles each morning waiting for the school day to begin. Thank you for your support in providing these games as they get the students thinking and ready to learn and interact positively with each other for the entire school day.","fullyFundedDate":1757544371953,"projectUrl":"project/organized-engaging-learning/9623888/","projectTitle":"Organized, Engaging Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graef","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10176766_orig.jpg?crop=921,921,x936,y299&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755455863406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10176766"},{"teacherId":1027868,"projectId":9796591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing our classroom with copies of Patron Saints of Nothing. Your gift is already making a meaningful impact on our students' learning and growth.\r\n\r\nThis book opens the door to powerful conversations about identity, culture, justice, and the complexities of the world beyond our classroom walls. By engaging with a story that reflects diverse experiences and perspectives, students are not only strengthening their literacy skills but also expanding their cultural awareness and empathy.\r\n\r\nYour contribution ensures that every student has access to a high‑quality, thought‑provoking text that challenges them to think critically and connect deeply with what they read. These copies allow us to learn together, discuss together, and grow together.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us build a richer, more inclusive learning environment. Your generosity truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1766011319133,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-cultural-awareness-with-pa/9796591/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build Cultural Awareness with Patrol Saints of Nothing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gauthier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1027868_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543953932662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandagauthier"},{"teacherId":1027868,"projectId":9936021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and kindness. Because of you, our students now have warm coats and gloves to protect them during the cold winter months. For many of our children, the journey to school can be long and frigid, and having proper winter gear makes all the difference.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping our students arrive at school each day feeling safe, warm, and ready to learn. Instead of worrying about the cold, they can focus on being kids—walking confidently to school, playing outside with their friends, and staying healthy throughout the season.\r\n\r\nThese coats and gloves are more than just clothing. They are comfort, safety, and a reminder that there are people who believe in our students and want to see them thrive. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and for the positive impact you've made in our classroom and community.\r\n\r\nThank you for keeping our students warm this winter and for helping them show up each day with a smile.","fullyFundedDate":1767406200289,"projectUrl":"project/winter-coats-gloves-to-keep-our-babies/9936021/","projectTitle":"Winter Coats & Gloves to Keep Our Babies Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gauthier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1027868_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543953932662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandagauthier"},{"teacherId":8987070,"projectId":9338499,"letterContent":"This project had a powerful impact on my students' learning by allowing them to observe cells, tissues, and microorganisms firsthand rather than only seeing them in pictures. Using the microscopes increased student engagement and deepened understanding, especially for English Learners who benefit from visual, hands-on experiences. Because of the microscopes, I was able to design more inquiry-based labs where students practiced making observations, recording data, and explaining scientific evidence. 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