{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pepper Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9335652,"projectId":9721462,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Title I Elementary School Media Center, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your meaningful donation and for funding our coding project. Your support has opened the door to powerful learning experiences that our students will carry with them far beyond the walls of the library.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our Media Center now offers hands-on coding manipulatives, programmable devices, and screen-free logic activities that make computer science real, accessible, and exciting for every child in grades K-5. For many of our students, these tools provide their very first opportunity to explore coding in a creative and interactive way.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been extraordinary. Students are:\r\n\r\n-Collaborating to solve problems using sequencing tiles, coding robots, and logic manipulatives\r\n\r\n-Strengthening computational thinking skills such as pattern recognition, debugging, and algorithm design\r\n\r\n-Building confidence as they create, test, and improve their own code\r\n\r\n-Engaging in STEM learning through play, teamwork, and innovat\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, we have seen coding become a tool for empowerment. Our students are discovering that they are not just consumers of technology—they can be creators, designers, and innovators. The excitement in the room when a robot completes a student-written code, or when a group successfully debugs a sequence together, is a testament to the life-changing impact of your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping to bridge the digital divide by ensuring that children from every background have equitable access to 21st-century skills, preparing them for future careers in technology, engineering, and problem-solving fields. Most importantly, you have given them the chance to see themselves as capable, brilliant, and full of potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students, investing in their futures, and transforming our library into a space where coding comes to life. We are truly grateful for your partnership and support.","fullyFundedDate":1760212526382,"projectUrl":"project/bookworm-builders-learn-to-code-in-the/9721462/","projectTitle":"Bookworm Builders: Learn to Code in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9335652"},{"teacherId":8748604,"projectId":9719216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My kids were overjoyed when the snacks came in...especially the Taki's lol. Your generous donation has helped students in need. My students have more energy and are not so hungry they are unable to focus anymore. With students basic needs being met, they are able to foucs their attention on their learning, and since receiving your donation, students have improved in their studies and are completing more work. Thanks again for everything you do! You have my and my students gratitude!","fullyFundedDate":1760716599189,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-2025/9719216/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack 2025!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mervak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8748604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665016268287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8748604"},{"teacherId":9360702,"projectId":9646810,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support of our classroom math project through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to engaging math games that focus on multiplication, division, fractions, place value, and money skills. Your kindness has brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for making this possible.\r\n\r\nThese math games have already made a tremendous impact on how my students learn and practice essential skills. The hands-on, interactive nature of the games has transformed math time into something my students genuinely look forward to each day. They are building confidence, developing critical thinking skills, and mastering concepts that once seemed challenging—all while having fun. My students now are excited about learning math Your investment in our classroom is truly an investment in their future success, and the difference you've made will benefit them for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1760552930963,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-math-confidence-and-joy-with-en/9646810/","projectTitle":"Igniting Math Confidence and Joy With Engaging Math Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Nimene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360702_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699491627186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nimene"},{"teacherId":9376432,"projectId":9608381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My classes were so excited to receive the dry erase boards and visual aids to increase their understanding of concepts being taught. My students work really hard and it is wonderful for them to have the materials that will help them engage even more and in different ways. \r\nThank you for believing in the potential of our students and for investing in their future. Your kindness and support are truly making a difference. Your support has truly brought learning to life, especially for my music students, who are more engaged and excited about learning music with their new materials.","fullyFundedDate":1755440848390,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-boards-for-all/9608381/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Boards for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376432"},{"teacherId":9376432,"projectId":9375199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your interest and financial support in ensuring our students have opportunities to learn in so many ways. We are able to move easily around the room as we do lots of movement. It is also easier to make transitions with instrument play with the space we have created. \r\nThe students were so excited to see the rug in our music room and were eager to get right to learning on it. \r\nWe will use this space to play instruments, musical games, move, and sing. I am so excited to have this space utilized in this way as the students enjoy their space even more now.","fullyFundedDate":1752586562234,"projectUrl":"project/a-colorful-musical-rug-for-creative-musi/9375199/","projectTitle":"A Colorful Musical Rug for Creative Music Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376432"},{"teacherId":8748604,"projectId":9196244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in providing supplies for students. My students and I can not thank you enough. With your support you provided essential materials for students to thrive and snacks to keep them fueled and ready to learn. While this as originally meant for my class last year, it is just as beneficial for my incoming class. Many of my students can't afford basic materials needed for school, and this will help them keep up with all the learning and fun to be had throughout the school year!\r\n\r\nThanks once again!\r\n\r\nMr. Mervak and the students of room 102","fullyFundedDate":1749140160912,"projectUrl":"project/its-that-time-of-year-again/9196244/","projectTitle":"It's That Time of Year Again","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mervak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8748604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665016268287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8748604"},{"teacherId":9335652,"projectId":9063865,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at our elementary school, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to support our media center. Your contribution made it possible to purchase a diverse collection of new books, enriching the educational experiences of every child in our school community.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, many of our students face challenges that go beyond the classroom. Access to high-quality, engaging books can make a significant difference in fostering a love of reading, building literacy skills, and opening doors to lifelong learning. Thanks to your support, our media center has become a more vibrant, welcoming space where students are excited to explore new worlds, learn about different cultures, and grow as readers.\r\n\r\nWe've already seen the impact of your generosity. Students eagerly check out the new books, teachers are incorporating them into classroom lessons, and our library has become an even more essential part of our school's culture of learning and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the potential of our students and for investing in their future. Your kindness and support are truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1741099191000,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-snow-much-fun/9063865/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Snow Much Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9335652"},{"teacherId":2802870,"projectId":9050378,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for providing the snacks for my students. Since having the snacks, students have something to eat after breakfast and before lunch. The snacks have enabled students to focus appropriately on their assignments and be more creative. They have also significantly impacted students' well-being positively and allowed them to maintain their stamina for the entire school day and work on their assigned tasks instead of on hungry stomachs. The snacks also enable students to achieve academically and behaviorally.","fullyFundedDate":1741284646391,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-provide-snacks-for-my-studen/9050378/","projectTitle":"Please Help Provide Snacks for My Students With Autism!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oluwole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2802870_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703477095352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2802870"},{"teacherId":2802870,"projectId":8828085,"letterContent":"Thanks again for your support in making this project a reality. The workbooks have motivated students to learn and build skills and serve as additional homework resources. They have also allowed my students to improve in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The materials also support students' communication and social skills. Furthermore, the various workbooks encourage students to take ownership of their learning experiences, engage in problem-solving, develop critical thinking, and self-correct.","fullyFundedDate":1737765042803,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-with-autism-need-workbooks/8828085/","projectTitle":"My Students with Autism Need Workbooks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oluwole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2802870_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703477095352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2802870"},{"teacherId":8748604,"projectId":9066770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support, my students eyes lit up when they saw how many legos we received. With your donation we are able to have stem challenges much more often, and all students are able to have enough to compete. The kids specifically wanted me to say thank you for the lego figurines! They love using their imaginations to create their own designs and can't wait for friday's for stem time. Without your donation this would not have been possible. Thank you so much for your support! You Rock!","fullyFundedDate":1737321540018,"projectUrl":"project/future-lego-masters/9066770/","projectTitle":"Future Lego Masters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mervak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8748604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665016268287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8748604"},{"teacherId":9624859,"projectId":8550820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to the classroom! Your kindness will make a real difference in the lives of the students, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. The new materials have provided students with diverse and engaging reading materials, fostering a love of reading and literacy. It also helps support different learning styles and subject areas, enriching the classroom experience. With our well-stocked classroom library, the students can explore different genres and authors, developing lifelong reading habits. Your donation directly impacts the students' ability to learn and grow, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733247892856,"projectUrl":"project/reading-nook/8550820/","projectTitle":"Reading Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9624859"},{"teacherId":3079929,"projectId":8145049,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! Our little spot of emotions really helped my first graders so much. \r\nOne of my students in particular is nonverbal. He has been able to show how he is feeling by going over and grabbing one of the little spots and bringing it to me. His communication has grown so much by having these little spots in our classroom. He will bring me a little spot and then if I ask him why he is feeling that way, sometimes he will draw me a picture, and sometimes he will show me something on his picture chart. It has helped us so much! \r\nThe students also love to play with the little spots during indoor recess time in our dollhouse. The emotions are all a family and they tell each other why they are feeling the way they are. \r\n\r\nThank you again Donors, you have made our classroom a better place!","fullyFundedDate":1708360333543,"projectUrl":"project/firsties-learn-about-feelings/8145049/","projectTitle":"Firsties Learn About Feelings!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amanda Meek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525129689208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-amandameek"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71761","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":416,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":93,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.1,"schoolId":71761,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pepper Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pepper Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/oak-park-school-district/pepper-elementary-school/71761"}