{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Peres K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":23.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":388300,"projectId":10071848,"letterContent":"I just received the laminator and magazine rack today and my students were very excited for me to sit and get ready to use them. Most of my students wanted to laminate all of their work. These are the same students just last week who thought books that they read made no sense.\r\n\r\nAll of my students have a goal to read and write more because reading is a valuable way of self-educating themselves and by reading they are getting into fewer problems in class. They are finding an excellent positive way to fill in their time. Reading their writing to the other students they are finding ways to improve their young minds. All of the students are getting smarter and staying smart so they can have the edge over the average person. They know that they need to learn new things and reading is one of the best ways to learn and expand their knowledge. Books are stimulating and exciting their imagination as well as arousing the students' curiosity, everything that exists and has ever existed is documented and can be found in a book, reading is teaching them new skills, ideas and giving the students a new positive outlook on life. Obtaining more information is giving them a distinct advantage over the others because they will have gathered a much wider understanding of many subjects and topics of conversation. Limited knowledge can seriously hold you back and leave you feeling left out in some social situations. Reading makes you wiser not to mention the educational and learning benefits that are gained; it is enjoyable as well as factual. The benefits of reading are enormous, some books will inspire you, reading about other people's success stories or how they have overcome near seemingly impossible feats which have required immense courage and determination can give you great inspiration to go on and achieve your dreams with the knowing that if other people have already done it then so can you.\r\n\r\nThe importance of reading has never been greater while the literacy rates get lower. The very culture that has shaped the millennial student into the technological generation is the same culture that has resulted in a lower interest in reading and lower active and critical reading skills. Getting the grade leveled reading books into the classroom will benefit my students, myself, and society in general.","fullyFundedDate":1774556658870,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-organize-our-work/10071848/","projectTitle":"Help Us Organize Our Work!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/388300"},{"teacherId":971162,"projectId":10017706,"letterContent":"We cannot express enough how thankful we have been for your generosity and kindness. You have helped us with a beautiful crate that is very easy to use in the classroom to collect books to and from the library along with various other ways in the classroom. The students are using their expo markers daily for spelling and during our math block. Our beautiful tote bags will be used to send home some very special incentives and achievements by the end of the school year. None of this would have been possible without your support. Thank you for caring so much for our children and donate your love.","fullyFundedDate":1773431389923,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities/10017706/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/971162"},{"teacherId":6263581,"projectId":9723972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our book project! Because of your kindness, my students can experience the joy and magic of reading in meaningful ways at home. Many of my kindergarteners are just beginning their reading journey, and having access to engaging books, especially bilingual ones, has made such a difference. As English learners, they can read stories in both English and Spanish, connect with their families, build confidence, and truly enjoy reading. I have seen so much excitement as they take home their books, share them with loved ones, and grow as readers. Your support is helping to create a strong foundation for a lifelong love of reading, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758921806003,"projectUrl":"project/libraries-of-our-own/9723972/","projectTitle":"Libraries of Our Own!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656838875830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6263581"},{"teacherId":6263581,"projectId":9907977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my hardworking and joyful kindergarteners now have access to tools that truly meet their individual needs. \r\nMany of my students are English learners who show incredible courage and determination each day as they build language skills while learning to read, write, and collaborate. \r\nWith the addition of Chromebooks, students can engage in differentiated, independent learning that supports them at their own level, helping them feel confident and successful. \r\nThis technology has also allowed me to work more closely with small groups, providing targeted instruction and meaningful language support. \r\nI have already seen my students grow in confidence, independence, and excitement for learning. Your support is helping create an inclusive and empowering classroom where every child has the opportunity to shine. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' future.","fullyFundedDate":1769100096573,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-little-learners-with-chromebo/9907977/","projectTitle":"Empowering Little Learners With Chromebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656838875830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6263581"},{"teacherId":6263581,"projectId":9556700,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, my students have had access to engaging, high-quality learning experiences that have made a lasting impact on their growth.\r\n\r\nThis year, my kindergarteners blossomed into confident learners, and your contribution played an important role in that journey. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards allowed us to use a wide range of creative resources across subjects. From small-group instruction to hands-on activities and enrichment opportunities, these materials helped keep students excited, curious, and eager to learn each day.\r\n\r\nIt has been incredible to watch their progress academically, as well as in their confidence, creativity, and love of learning. The meaningful and purposeful activities made possible by your support helped create joyful and memorable experiences that my students will carry with them beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making such a positive difference in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1755732418128,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-kindergarten-rockstars/9556700/","projectTitle":"Resources for Kindergarten Rockstars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656838875830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6263581"},{"teacherId":6263581,"projectId":9297644,"letterContent":"My little learners and I were absolutely thrilled to kick off our kindergarten adventure with your generous support! As a brand-new bunch of 5-year-olds walked into our classroom this past August, they were equipped with all the goodies they needed to start the year off strong, thanks to you.\r\nThe impact of your donation has been felt all year. With their new individual pencil boxes, my students were ready to jump right into hands-on learning! They were cutting, gluing, and creating colorful masterpieces. They were especially excited to use the watercolors to paint rainbows, animals, and self-portraits!\r\nI was particularly grateful for the Colors of the World crayons. These crayons allowed every child to see themselves represented in their artwork, which had a massive impact on a sense of belonging and self-expression. Additionally, the Play-Doh helped strengthen their little hands for writing, while the water bottles kept our happy brains refreshed and ready for our 180-day journey together.\r\nThank you so much for helping my students succeed this year with joy, creativity, and all the right tools. We're so grateful to have you on our team!\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1746507100483,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-kickoff-ready-set-learn/9297644/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Kickoff: Ready, Set, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656838875830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6263581"},{"teacherId":388300,"projectId":10026853,"letterContent":"I just received outdoor supplies and essentials and my students were very excited to get to use them. Most of my students wanted to go to camp today. These same students were so distracted last week that they only did 3 assignments each...\r\n\r\nAll of my students have a goal to learn Social Emotional Learning more each day, because learning to deal with the problems in their young lives is a valuable way of self-educating themselves and by not being distracted while reading they are getting into fewer problems in life. They are finding an excellent positive way to fill in their time. By not being distracted by outside sources the students are finding ways to improve their young minds. All of the students are getting smarter and staying smart so they can have the edge over the average person. They know that they need to learn new things and being outdoors is one of the best ways to learn and expand their knowledge. Books Social Emotional Learning is stimulating and exciting their imagination as well as arousing the students' curiosity, everything that exists and has ever existed is documented and can be found in a book, reading is teaching them new skills, ideas and giving the students a new positive outlook on life. Obtaining more information is giving them a distinct advantage over the others because they will have gathered a much wider understanding of many subjects and topics of conversation. Limited knowledge can seriously hold you back and leave you feeling left out in some social situations. Social Emotional Learning makes you wiser not to mention the educational and learning benefits that are gained; it is enjoyable as well as factual. The benefits of Social Emotional Learning is enormous, some books will inspire you, learning about other people's success stories or how they have overcome near seemingly impossible feats which have required immense courage and determination can give you great inspiration to go on and achieve your dreams with the knowing that if other people have already done it then so can you.\r\n\r\nThe importance of not being distracted while learning has never been greater while the literacy rates get lower. Getting the opportunity to be in the outdoor classroom will benefit my students, me, and society in general.","fullyFundedDate":1773959157695,"projectUrl":"project/learning-at-camp/10026853/","projectTitle":"Learning At Camp!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/388300"},{"teacherId":388300,"projectId":10026993,"letterContent":"I just received outdoor supplies and essentials and my students were very excited to get to use them. Most of my students wanted to go to camp today. These same students were so distracted last week that they only did 3 assignments each...\r\n\r\nAll of my students have a goal to learn Social Emotional Learning more each day, because learning to deal with the problems in their young lives is a valuable way of self-educating themselves and by not being distracted while reading they are getting into fewer problems in life. They are finding an excellent positive way to fill in their time. By not being distracted by outside sources the students are finding ways to improve their young minds. All of the students are getting smarter and staying smart so they can have the edge over the average person. They know that they need to learn new things and being outdoors is one of the best ways to learn and expand their knowledge. Books Social Emotional Learning is stimulating and exciting their imagination as well as arousing the students' curiosity, everything that exists and has ever existed is documented and can be found in a book, reading is teaching them new skills, ideas and giving the students a new positive outlook on life. Obtaining more information is giving them a distinct advantage over the others because they will have gathered a much wider understanding of many subjects and topics of conversation. Limited knowledge can seriously hold you back and leave you feeling left out in some social situations. Social Emotional Learning makes you wiser not to mention the educational and learning benefits that are gained; it is enjoyable as well as factual. The benefits of Social Emotional Learning is enormous, some books will inspire you, learning about other people's success stories or how they have overcome near seemingly impossible feats which have required immense courage and determination can give you great inspiration to go on and achieve your dreams with the knowing that if other people have already done it then so can you.\r\n\r\nThe importance of not being distracted while learning has never been greater while the literacy rates get lower. Getting the opportunity to be in the outdoor classroom will benefit my students, me, and society in general.","fullyFundedDate":1773430794239,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-camping-trip/10026993/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Camping Trip","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/388300"},{"teacherId":10178439,"projectId":10084479,"letterContent":"When these materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited in a way that felt grounded; they wanted to open the books, hold the pencils, and get started right away. During our writing block, we've been using the Handwriting Without Tears routines daily, and the consistency has made a big difference. I'm seeing students slow down, start letters in the right place, and actually take pride in how their work looks. One moment that stuck with me was a student who usually rushes through writing carefully forming a full sentence and then going back to check it on their own before sharing it. That kind of ownership is new for them.\r\n\r\nWe've also been using the tangram and block sets during centers and as a warm-up before writing. It's been a simple way to build fine-motor control and focus without it feeling like \"extra work.\" Students are more settled when they come to the table, and I can see the connection carry over into their handwriting. Next, we're building toward writing longer sentences and short pieces, and I'm expecting to see that same care and confidence continue to grow as they apply these skills across the day.","fullyFundedDate":1771343829330,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-writers-through-structur/10084479/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Writers Through Structured Handwriting and Fine-Motor Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Petrofsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178439"},{"teacherId":4187905,"projectId":9331702,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous support in helping fund headphones for our classroom. Because of your contribution, my students now have access to the tools they need to fully engage in digital learning activities. The new headphones are already making a meaningful difference—students are able to focus better during independent work, participate more confidently in online programs, and enjoy audiobooks and educational videos without distractions. Your generosity directly impacts their daily learning experience, and I am truly grateful for your commitment to supporting education. It is encouraging to know that our classroom is surrounded by such thoughtful and caring supporters.","fullyFundedDate":1752177589380,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-hear-it/9331702/","projectTitle":"I Can Hear It","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Fell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4187905"},{"teacherId":388300,"projectId":10027044,"letterContent":"I just received outdoor supplies and essentials and my students were very excited to get to use them. Most of my students wanted to go to camp today. These same students were so distracted last week that they only did 3 assignments each...\r\n\r\nAll of my students have a goal to learn Social Emotional Learning more each day, because learning to deal with the problems in their young lives is a valuable way of self-educating themselves and by not being distracted while reading they are getting into fewer problems in life. They are finding an excellent positive way to fill in their time. By not being distracted by outside sources the students are finding ways to improve their young minds. All of the students are getting smarter and staying smart so they can have the edge over the average person. They know that they need to learn new things and being outdoors is one of the best ways to learn and expand their knowledge. Books Social Emotional Learning is stimulating and exciting their imagination as well as arousing the students' curiosity, everything that exists and has ever existed is documented and can be found in a book, reading is teaching them new skills, ideas and giving the students a new positive outlook on life. Obtaining more information is giving them a distinct advantage over the others because they will have gathered a much wider understanding of many subjects and topics of conversation. Limited knowledge can seriously hold you back and leave you feeling left out in some social situations. Social Emotional Learning makes you wiser not to mention the educational and learning benefits that are gained; it is enjoyable as well as factual. The benefits of Social Emotional Learning is enormous, some books will inspire you, learning about other people's success stories or how they have overcome near seemingly impossible feats which have required immense courage and determination can give you great inspiration to go on and achieve your dreams with the knowing that if other people have already done it then so can you.\r\n\r\nThe importance of not being distracted while learning has never been greater while the literacy rates get lower. Getting the opportunity to be in the outdoor classroom will benefit my students, me, and society in general.","fullyFundedDate":1771019890452,"projectUrl":"project/camping-here-we-come/10027044/","projectTitle":"Camping Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/388300"},{"teacherId":6263581,"projectId":9468938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! My students love to learn in different ways, and your contribution provides them with essential avenues toward learning.\r\nTechnology time is one of the most anticipated parts of our day, allowing students to independently play educational games that support reading skills, basic math, and speaking. However, with 24 students using tablets simultaneously, it was previously quite challenging for them to concentrate.\r\nThese new headphones with microphones will immediately transform our classroom. They enable each student to focus on their individual skills, maximize their learning potential, and enjoy the choice in their education. Because of your generosity, I will now be able to work with small groups for tailored instruction while the rest of the class is actively engaged in their independent learning without distraction.\r\nMy students work incredibly hard, and I am so grateful to share their progress with you. Thank you for empowering us!","fullyFundedDate":1754852060513,"projectUrl":"project/listening-laughing-and-learning-headp/9468938/","projectTitle":"Listening, Laughing, and Learning! 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