{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Petree Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8697916,"projectId":9405962,"letterContent":"It has been a crazy month so let me apologize for my lateness. My students have loved creating crafts with the construction paper and other crafting supplies. We have been learning a lot of fine motor skills and developing the strength needed to use them properly. I even have one student is is now holding writing instruments correctly and able to write rewriting strokes now. Your donations have helped move my students to the next step of becoming writers and that impact has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for donating to my order and know that you have had a hand in creating good memories for these students.","fullyFundedDate":1754595246884,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-ohles-class-supplies/9405962/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Ohle's Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8697916"},{"teacherId":9731990,"projectId":9692985,"letterContent":"Most children love legos. While it is to create a creation of their own or to copy instructions, students love them! Students were over the moon to see all our new legos. Students are begging to have some free time to create but also get super excited when I use them in a math lesson. It is amazing to see their excitement when the legos are brought out. It is interesting how a simple thing such as a box of legos can make such a huge impact on a child. To some It may be just a box of legos, but to one child it get spark a love a learning that will change their lives. Thank you so much","fullyFundedDate":1757520212681,"projectUrl":"project/lego-lego-lego/9692985/","projectTitle":"LEGO LEGO LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731990"},{"teacherId":9731990,"projectId":9643208,"letterContent":"We are a stem school so these materials were desperately needed. When my students saw these materials their eyes lite up with excitement. They love to play and learn with my current stem materials but they are getting old and broken. Students were so excited to see all our new things. To many STEM bins can feel like playing but actually it is so much more. Through using STEM bins, students are giving an opportunity to problem solve, explore, discovery and persevere. I am so grateful for the impact you have made on my current students and many more students in the future as these items will be greatly loved!","fullyFundedDate":1758764927182,"projectUrl":"project/discovery-through-stem/9643208/","projectTitle":"Discovery Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731990"},{"teacherId":4361454,"projectId":9551201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and I by providing the tools we needed to help make this project possible! My students are so excited to begin making things out of cardboard and were super excited when they saw they get to use a \"saw\" to help them cut through it.\r\n\r\nCurrently my students are starting off with a simple challenge, design a \"house\" for an action figure to use as a shelter. My students have been collecting cardboard over the past month since we believe they will need a lot in case they mess up. The shelter that can keep the action figure from getting wet (I will be spraying, and watering the shelter) wins. Thye are very excited and were actively discussing in groups what they believed the best design is.\r\n\r\nThis project I believe will be such a sucess that I have already started another project in the hopes of gathering more tools, because as of this moment I have to split each class in half to make sure there are enough tools for students to use.","fullyFundedDate":1756825072898,"projectUrl":"project/upcycled-innovation-station/9551201/","projectTitle":"Upcycled Innovation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Henley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4361454_orig.jpg?crop=1592,1592,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746560588350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4361454"},{"teacherId":4361454,"projectId":9583691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing my students to experience the phenomenon of static electricity in a way that is innovative and exciting for them. \r\n\r\nWhen I first explained to the students, the Van Der Graff hidden from their line of sight, that we would be exploring electricity up close and personal their eyes grew what felt like ten times as big as normal. Then uncovering the machine the students looked confused but extremely curious, and when I turned it on and they began to see the spark between the two balls they let out these excited screams that then morphed into a flurry of questions I struggled to answer. \r\n\r\nMy students and I have already enjoyed our different experiments. Their favorite one is testing to see how far the static can move through themtrying to see who can make their hair stand up the tallest. \r\n\r\nThis machine has allowed my students to see first hand the very abstract topic of electricity and even how it moves. This is something they will be talking about for years. Thenk you so much for the chance to give them this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1758764926683,"projectUrl":"project/static-shocking-the-systems/9583691/","projectTitle":"Static Shocking the Systems","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Henley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4361454_orig.jpg?crop=1592,1592,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746560588350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4361454"},{"teacherId":4361454,"projectId":9324998,"letterContent":"This project has meant so much to the students in my classroom. They have been exploring the different ways to try and get a marble safely from start to finish. This might seem simple in nature but means the world to me to see students actively trying to problem solve in real time. \r\n\r\nIt has become a challenge fro all grade levels, not just my older students. The students constantly challenge each other to \"make it happen faster\", \"use the most/least pieces\", or even \"make it do something cool it hasn't done before\". they are loving learning and exploring and it is amazing to see it in action. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for everything you have given to my classroom and to the education of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754147076370,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-chain-reactions-sparking-stem/9324998/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Chain Reactions: Sparking Stem for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Henley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4361454_orig.jpg?crop=1592,1592,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746560588350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4361454"},{"teacherId":4469471,"projectId":9575657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our fourth grade classrooms! We have already been using the mini whiteboards, erasers and markers.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to use these supplies for word work, math groups; and partner practice. This will save us from having to make copies of worksheets in all subject areas. Quick feedback is possible with these supplies, a plus for the students and teachers.\r\n\r\nOur students were overjoyed to have these supplies and wanted to use them immediately! Again, thank you a million times over!","fullyFundedDate":1757530880554,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-4th-grade-learners/9575657/","projectTitle":"Supporting 4th Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4469471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687927211536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4469471"},{"teacherId":9731990,"projectId":9545139,"letterContent":"My schools system has hit with some major issues financially this school year. Therefore we were told we would only be receiving 5 packs of paper that may have to last till January. As you can imagine that is no where near enough for a classroom, especially a kindergarten classroom where students need paper to draw, write and color or where teachers need paper to make games, lessons and worksheets. Your amazing donation allowed me to get 5 boxes of paper, each with 10 packs that I was able to share with the other kindergarten teachers! I truly hope you know the amazing impact you have made with in our classrooms!!! I am so very grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1755885331085,"projectUrl":"project/in-need-of-paper/9545139/","projectTitle":"In need of paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731990"},{"teacherId":9731990,"projectId":9323857,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your wonderful donation. I was able to recieve lots of different levels of texts for my kindergarden students to use throughout the year. They were overjoyed to read the new books, learn about emotions and spin the prize wheel when meeting their reading goal. Thanks to your help I have many more options to grow my students reading level while helping them fall in love with learning. Reading can take you anywhere and thanks to you I can't wait to see all the place we can go!!! Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1752861848522,"projectUrl":"project/must-have-reading-on-the-brain/9323857/","projectTitle":"Must Have Reading on the Brain!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731990"},{"teacherId":9731990,"projectId":9485897,"letterContent":"Your wonderful donation has helped my class so much! Every student started the year with new pencils and crayons. I have lysol wipes and hand sanitizer to keep my class room clean and healthy. Also, every one of my students has their own headphones. I loved see the smile on a students face when they see their new things! I also loved knowing every single student will have the materials they need through the year as I have more crayons and pencils left. Items like crayons and pencils look like small things but they make a huge difference in the education of a child.","fullyFundedDate":1754082306726,"projectUrl":"project/schools-back/9485897/","projectTitle":"School's Back!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731990"},{"teacherId":8697916,"projectId":9393104,"letterContent":"My students are using the items you helped provide to learn upper and lower case letters. They are exploring STEM activities and using critical thinking skills to build and create things they see in their communities and classroom. It has been exciting to watch them use their imagination and language skills to ask and answer questions as they play and learn. You have helped provide the foundation to a love of learning that I will foster and nurture as the year continues. Thank you again for your support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1749145655158,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-ohles-class/9393104/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Ohle's Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8697916"},{"teacherId":9188941,"projectId":7685130,"letterContent":"Dear Families and Supporters,\r\n\r\nAs we come to the close of this school year, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks for all the support you have given to our classroom and, most importantly, to our students. Teaching is never a journey that is traveled alone, and I have felt very blessed to have had your encouragement, involvement, and care along the way.\r\n\r\nThis year has been full of growth in so many ways. Academically, the students have made steady progress, and I could not be prouder of the effort they put forth each day. One area that stood out was handwriting. At the beginning of the year, many of our students were still developing their fine motor skills and often felt frustrated when writing. With consistent practice, patience, and encouragement, their handwriting not only improved in neatness but also in confidence. It has been so rewarding to see them take pride in their written work and to witness the excitement when they could clearly see their own progress.\r\n\r\nReading growth has also been a highlight. Month by month, the students' reading scores improved, but beyond the numbers, what struck me most was their growing love for reading. They became more eager to pick up books, more willing to take on challenges, and more determined to understand what they were reading. Many students who were hesitant at the start of the year have now found joy in stories, and that is something I believe will carry them far beyond first grade. Watching this transformation has been one of the most rewarding parts of teaching this group.\r\n\r\nEqually important was their development in social and emotional learning. This year, the students learned how to maneuver through both academic challenges and social interactions with greater positivity. They learned how to work with one another, how to show kindness, and how to resolve conflicts in constructive ways. We practiced teamwork, patience, and respect, and I could see those qualities growing stronger each week. Their ability to balance both academic goals and social relationships was truly inspiring. These skills will serve them well not just in the classroom, but in every part of their lives as they continue to grow.\r\n\r\nNone of this progress would have been possible without the encouragement and support you have given. Whether you sent supplies, volunteered your time, asked about our learning at home, or simply offered words of encouragement, you made a difference. Your involvement has helped create a classroom environment where students felt cared for, supported, and motivated to succeed. For that, I am deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nAs I look back on this year, I feel proud of the hard work our students accomplished, and I also feel thankful for the strong partnership between school and home. This collaboration has been at the heart of our success, and I know the children have benefited greatly from it.\r\n\r\nThank you, once again, for supporting our classroom and our students this year. It has been a joy to teach your children, and I look forward to seeing all the ways they will continue to grow and shine in the years ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1696262369847,"projectUrl":"project/tinchers-hungry-caterpillars-turn-into/7685130/","projectTitle":"Tincher’s Hungry Caterpillars Turn Into Butterflies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tincher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9188941_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756416299209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-tincher"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1519","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":445,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":56,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.1,"schoolId":1519,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Petree Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Petree Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/winston-salem-forsyth-county-schools/petree-elementary-school/1519"}