{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pagosa Peak Open School","outOfStateSupporters":41.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9989510,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation towards our games project.\r\nMany times our weather will not allow our students to play outside during recess.\r\nThese games are perfect for indoor recess.\r\nThe Perfection games was fun to watch them try to beat the buzzer.\r\nThey enjoyed the bean bag tic-tac-toe game.\r\nThe Bop-it brought back memories to some students who remember playing with it at a younger age.\r\nSimon is great to play because it also works on their memory and motor skills.\r\nThanks again and please know we are grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768511416699,"projectUrl":"project/snowed-in-let-the-games-begin-again/9989510/","projectTitle":"Snowed In? Let the Games Begin, Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9989373,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation towards our games project.\r\nMany times our weather will not allow our students to play outside during recess.\r\nThese giant games are perfect for indoor recess.\r\nThe giant Candy Land is colorful and inviting. The students are the game pieces and they walk on the game board.\r\nGiant Sorry has huge game pieces that the students love to play.\r\nThe giant Monopoly actually lets them finish a game in less than thirty minutes.\r\nThe giant Uno looks so funny when they try to put them all in their small hands.\r\nThe popcorn adds the perfect snack to end the day.\r\nThanks again and please know we are grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768498982108,"projectUrl":"project/snowed-in-let-the-games-begin/9989373/","projectTitle":"Snowed In? Let the Games Begin","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":10049025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards our 3D printer.\r\nWe started off with making 3D replicas of Lucy.\r\nLucy is the nickname for a 3.2-million-year-old fossilized skeleton of an Australopithecus afarensis (a human ancestor) discovered in 1974 in Ethiopia.\r\nOur class had a paleontologist come to the class to discuss Lucy in more detail.\r\nWe made a ping pong net with paddles for our classroom.\r\nWe also printed a giant slinky for our sensory area.\r\nThanks again and please know we are learning more each time we use this awesome Flashforge 3D printer.","fullyFundedDate":1770998613741,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-3d/10049025/","projectTitle":"Learning in 3D","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9947421,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation towards our snacks project.\r\nSnacks are the perfect motivator to get my students learning. Not all of my students can afford to bring their own snacks, so having my own stash helps tremendously!\r\nWe have two recesses and I like to have snacks to hand out to them.\r\nThe Rice Krispies treats are a big hit! They also enjoy the chips, fruit snacks and pretzel nuggets.\r\nThe Capri Suns are low in sugar and are refreshing to drink after playing.\r\nThanks again and please know we are grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1765993187185,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9947421/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9947472,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation towards our \"Rolling With the Readers\" project.\r\nThese phonics games are perfect for our Wednesday's Center Day.\r\nThe long and short vowel games help my students that are struggling with their grade level words.\r\nThe word-family game helps students spell sight words.\r\nThe blend digraphs are challenging for my \"above grade level\" students.\r\nAll of these activities come with easy wipe and erase scorecards and/or a timer.\r\nThanks again and please know we are grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1765777903524,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-with-the-readers/9947472/","projectTitle":"Rolling with the Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9308231,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your donation towards our Scholastic Magazine subscription.\r\nWe get monthly issues that are current with today's events.\r\nThe students also have the opportunity to work online through Google Classroom.\r\nThe issues have short articles to read with multiple choice questions and activities to reinforce what they read.\r\nThe online version has the option to have the stories read aloud and has educational games as well.\r\nThanks again and please know we are grateful! \r\nWe look forward to the next issue!","fullyFundedDate":1746579683495,"projectUrl":"project/subscribing-to-science/9308231/","projectTitle":"Subscribing to Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9946131,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation towards our \"Touch to Learn\" project.\r\nThis touch-screen, mobile TV has been a game changer.\r\nWe use this for our morning movement exercises to get the day started.\r\nWe also use it to display our lessons for the day, as well as our daily \"eagle watch\" on a live web cam.\r\nThe fact that it is mobile makes center days so much smoother. We can move it easily to which group is needed.\r\nIt really is a great tool to use and the students love that it is a touch-screen.\r\nThanks again and please know we are grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768437665725,"projectUrl":"project/touch-to-learn/9946131/","projectTitle":"Touch to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9614447,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation towards our writing project.\r\nThe books have grooved letters that help my students who are struggling with handwriting. The grooved spaces make it less difficult when trying to trace.\r\nThe books have just plain lines, squiggle lines and shapes to introduce the concept of writing.\r\nThe variety of books covers colors, animals, numbers, letters, and drawing exercises.\r\nThe best part is the ink disappears for repeated usage.\r\nThanks again and please know we are grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755887850995,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-pen/9614447/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Pen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9692516,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation towards our STEM project. The variety of items to create met all of my students' needs.\r\nThere were cars, airplanes, carnival rides, sensory lights, and so many types of dinosaurs.\r\nThe students had to follow an explicit set of directions to complete the tasks.\r\nTheir creations spoke for themselves. The students were so proud of their work and could not wait to share with their families.\r\nEach of the products were battery operated and the wires had to be connected to the correct ends. The students were very excited to create electricity with the wires and batteries.\r\nThanks again and please know we are grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1757678703072,"projectUrl":"project/design-and-discover/9692516/","projectTitle":"Design and Discover","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9614521,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation towards these colorful cushions.\r\nWe sit on the floor many times throughout the day and these cushions bring great comfort to these 2nd graders.\r\nThe cushions are so colorful and soft, and they transport easily and quietly to different areas of our classroom. \r\nWe also have some cushions in our \"calming\" area. Students can go there to regulate their emotions.\r\nWe even have a classroom job that includes the stacking of the cushions at the end of the day.\r\nThanks again and please know we are grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755705440894,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-colorful-cushions-for-curious-kid/9614521/","projectTitle":"Comfy, Colorful Cushions for Curious Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9310197,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation towards our snack project.\r\nMy students are often hungry throughout the day so having a supply of snacks helps tremendously.\r\nThe low sugar gummies are a hit! I don't think they know they are low in sugar, so extra points for that!\r\nThe die-free chips made many parents happy that their children were being given healthy snacks.\r\nThe gummies are definitely a favorite, followed closely by the Goldfish crackers. The Scooby-Doo snacks and the Skinny Popcorn are also popular.\r\nThanks again and please know we are grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746796654346,"projectUrl":"project/safe-savory-snacks/9310197/","projectTitle":"Safe, Savory Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"},{"teacherId":1601148,"projectId":9310052,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation towards our treasure chests project.\r\nOur treasure chest procedures recognize that all students have a chance to earn a grab.\r\nThe zipper bracelets are great for showing off their rewards. The sunglasses are a hit and they're great for recess since we are so high in elevation.\r\nThe treasure box itself looks just like one so it peeks their interest.\r\nThe class is in the process of placing more parameters on the reward system so it's nice to see them debate.\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1747057375893,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-chest-prizes/9310052/","projectTitle":"Treasure Chest Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1601148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448295215425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/figaro"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_121853","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":111,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":66,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":58.2,"schoolId":121853,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pagosa Peak Open School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pagosa Peak Open School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/archuleta-sch-dist-50-jt/pagosa-peak-open-school/121853"}
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Pagosa Peak Open School is
a town public school
in Pagosa Springs, Colorado that is part of Archuleta Sch Dist 50-jt.
It serves 111 students
in grades K - 8.
Its teachers have had 31 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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28%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Pagosa Peak Open School
$13,969
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Pagosa Peak Open School has received support from
39 individuals from Colorado and
28 individuals out-of-state.