{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Peyton Forest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8306871,"projectId":9828720,"letterContent":"The Homework Helper project had a positive impact on my first-grade classroom by helping students stay organized and prepared for learning at home. With the folders, worksheets, and materials provided, students are better able to keep track of their work and return assignments on time.\r\n\r\nHaving consistent materials made homework routines easier for students and families. It also helped students build responsibility and independence. This project supported learning beyond the classroom and strengthened the connection between home and school.","fullyFundedDate":1762284224307,"projectUrl":"project/homework-helper/9828720/","projectTitle":"Homework Helper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306871_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748891580287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8306871"},{"teacherId":8306871,"projectId":9704692,"letterContent":"The Little Leader Readers books made a strong impact in my first-grade classroom by supporting students' decoding skills. The books are written at an appropriate level, allowing students to practice sounding out words and applying phonics skills with confidence.\r\n\r\nStudents were more engaged during reading time and motivated to read independently. Repeated practice with these decodable texts helped improve fluency and accuracy. Because students could successfully read the books on their own, they built confidence and began to see themselves as capable readers.","fullyFundedDate":1764710330568,"projectUrl":"project/little-leader-readers/9704692/","projectTitle":"Little Leader Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306871_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748891580287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8306871"},{"teacherId":3011391,"projectId":9355787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, **\"Incentively Driven.\"** Because of you, my students now have positive reinforcement tools that encourage learning, build confidence, and promote responsible behavior in our classroom.\r\n\r\nI teach a self-contained autism classroom, and incentives play a powerful role in motivating students and helping them develop important social and academic skills. The items you provided allow me to reinforce positive choices such as staying on task, using kind words, following directions, and completing assignments. These incentives give students something meaningful to work toward and help create a structured, supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is earning rewards for their hard work and good behavior. They take great pride in meeting goals and celebrating their successes. Students who once struggled to stay engaged are now more motivated to participate in lessons and activities. One student who had difficulty with focus now looks forward to earning incentives and shows increased effort throughout the day. Another student who often needed encouragement is beginning to show more independence and confidence when completing tasks.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped transform our classroom into a place where students feel recognized, valued, and excited about learning. These incentives are more than just rewards—they are tools that help students develop self-control, responsibility, and a positive attitude toward school.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for supporting their growth and success. Because of you, our classroom is a more encouraging and joyful place to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758216351313,"projectUrl":"project/incentively-driven/9355787/","projectTitle":"Incentively Driven","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3011391_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507413451047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wright2172"},{"teacherId":9139067,"projectId":7610178,"letterContent":"Thanks to this funded project, I was able to implement a consistent academic + behavior incentive system that supported 30 students. The snacks and small rewards increased motivation—especially for students who needed a tangible \"why\"—and helped reinforce positive choices like staying focused, completing assignments, using self-control, and persevering through challenging tasks.\r\n\r\nImpact highlights:\r\n\r\nSupported 30 students through structured academic/behavior reinforcement\r\n\r\nUsed snacks + small incentives to boost engagement and follow-through\r\n\r\nReinforced specific goals (on-task behavior, work completion, respectful choices, perseverance)\r\n\r\nHelped strengthen classroom climate by focusing on growth, encouragement, and consistency\r\n\r\nIncluded items like snack boxes, stickers, fidgets, and small student rewards","fullyFundedDate":1691141106987,"projectUrl":"project/breaking-barriers-with-academic-and-beha/7610178/","projectTitle":"Breaking Barriers With Academic And Behavior Incentives!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebony-daves"},{"teacherId":7467574,"projectId":9975417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping my Pre‑K students learn what compassion looks like in action. In early childhood, even the smallest routines can become powerful lessons, and your generosity has turned our daily snack time into a meaningful opportunity for growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to snacks like applesauce, fruit snacks, Pringles, Slim Jims, and cereal bars. Simple items that make a tremendous difference. Many of my students arrive at school hungry or struggle to make it through long stretches of the day without food. These snacks help them stay focused and comfortable, but they also open the door to conversations about how hunger feels, why our bodies need fuel, and how a small act of care can help someone feel better.\r\n\r\nWith your support, snack time becomes more than a break. It becomes a daily practice in empathy. Students learn to offer choices, notice when a friend might need something to eat, and show patience when a classmate is feeling tired or frustrated. They begin to understand that someone else's feelings may be shaped by needs they cannot see.\r\n\r\nI will be watching their growth closely. How they talk about hunger, how they respond when a peer is struggling, and how they participate in our shared routines. Success looks like students using kind words, showing understanding, and recognizing that meeting someone's basic needs is a form of kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a classroom community where every child feels seen, supported, and cared for. Your generosity is teaching my students that compassion isn't just a feeling; it's something we do for one another.","fullyFundedDate":1767230432469,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-that-support-growing-learners/9975417/","projectTitle":"Snacks That Support Growing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Askew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7467574_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y195&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688427884640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-a-askew"},{"teacherId":7467574,"projectId":9656914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Bright Minds & Busy Hands: Lighting Up Learning Through Play. Your kindness has brought joy and discovery into our pre‑K classroom in ways that words can hardly capture.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, our students now have:\r\n\r\nTable lamps that make our learning space cozy and inviting.\r\n\r\nA toy kitchen set where little chefs cook up creativity and teamwork.\r\n\r\nPlay tool boxes that inspire problem-solving and imagination.\r\n\r\nPretend food that sparks role play and social learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources are more than toys. They are tools that help our children explore, create, and grow. Every day, I see their faces light up with excitement as they dive into play that builds confidence, curiosity, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference. You've helped us create a classroom where learning feels like an adventure, and where every child can shine.","fullyFundedDate":1758216304004,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-busy-hands-lighting-up-l/9656914/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds & Busy Hands: Lighting Up Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Askew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7467574_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y195&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688427884640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-a-askew"},{"teacherId":9772631,"projectId":9429915,"letterContent":"When our new science materials arrived, my students lit up with a level of excitement I rarely see. Many of them had never looked through a real microscope or handled actual lab tools before. The digital microscope, slide sets, and cell models transformed our unit on microorganisms and cells into something they could truly see and experience. Students crowded around the screen as we examined a plant cell slide for the first time—cheering when they spotted chloroplasts on their own.\r\n\r\nThe erosion stream table has become another classroom favorite. During our Earth science lessons, students designed their own \"landforms\" and then tested how water reshaped their models. They were amazed to watch valleys deepen, deltas form, and soil move in real time. The read-aloud books that accompany our erosion lessons helped all learners—especially my lower-level readers—connect scientific vocabulary to stories and visuals.\r\n\r\nOur safety glasses and beaker sets now allow every student to participate safely in hands-on investigations. No one has to sit out or \"just watch.\" Every child gets to experiment, observe, and think like a scientist.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when a student looked at the giant magnetic cell model and said, \"This finally makes sense!\" That single comment showed exactly why these materials matter.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not just learning science—they are doing science. Our next steps include a student-designed investigation using the microscopes to compare samples of pond water, classroom water, and rainwater. Students will record observations, analyze differences, and create Flip videos explaining their findings to the school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools they deserve. Your support has opened doors, sparked curiosity, and built confidence in young scientists who now believe they can discover anything.","fullyFundedDate":1758202777851,"projectUrl":"project/lets-spark-some-stem-magic/9429915/","projectTitle":"Let’s Spark Some STEM Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9772631_orig.jpg?crop=1134,1134,x0,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726961686147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9772631"},{"teacherId":7467574,"projectId":9407313,"letterContent":"The So Fresh and So Clean project has had a significant and measurable impact on the well-being and academic success of our students. By providing essential laundry supplies, including detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets, the project has addressed a critical need that extends beyond the classroom. \r\n\r\nKey Outcomes \r\n- Improved Student Hygiene and Health: Access to clean cot covers, blankets, jackets, coats, clothing, and backpacks has reduced the risk of illness and discomfort, contributing to healthier learning environments. \r\n- Enhanced Confidence and Self-Esteem: Students benefit from the dignity of wearing clean clothes, which fosters greater confidence in peer interactions and classroom participation. \r\n- Increased Academic Focus: With the burden of unwashed items alleviated, students are better able to concentrate on their studies, leading to improved engagement and performance. \r\n- Family Support and Relief: The provision of laundry supplies has eased financial pressures on families, ensuring that basic needs are met without additional hardship. \r\n- Strengthened School Culture: The initiative reinforces a culture of care and respect, demonstrating to students that their well-being is valued and prioritized. \r\n\r\nThe So Fresh and So Clean project has proven to be more than a program of material support; it is an investment in student dignity, health, and academic success. By meeting a fundamental need, the initiative has created a ripple effect that strengthens both individual student outcomes and the broader school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758202713168,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-so-clean-helping-students-car/9407313/","projectTitle":"So Fresh, So Clean: Helping Students Care for Their Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Askew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7467574_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y195&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688427884640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-a-askew"},{"teacherId":8205551,"projectId":9463983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my classroom Snack Shake!!! My students were happy and surprised to receive the snacks and enjoyed everyday of it. It was very greatly appreciated.\r\n\r\nThese snack were given to my students everyday during dismissal after long days of hard work to refuel them until they got home and was also a great addition to classroom parties. My parents were also very grateful. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your donation and may all donors continue to be blessed as they truly blessed me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758202658679,"projectUrl":"project/classrooms-snack-shack/9463983/","projectTitle":"Classrooms Snack Shack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8205551_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660671651777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8205551"},{"teacherId":8306871,"projectId":9433625,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, first graders will have access to The Tame Tiger: A Calm Corner for Big Feelings, a safe and supportive space designed to help young children manage and understand their emotions. Your contributions directly provide comfort tools—such as stuffed animals, art supplies, and other calming materials—that allow children to express their feelings through drawing, imaginative play, and quiet reflection.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, children can:\r\n\r\nDevelop emotional regulation skills in a nurturing, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nLearn healthy strategies to calm themselves when they feel overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nExperience a sense of security and support within the classroom.\r\n\r\nFoster creativity and self-expression as a tool for processing emotions.\r\n\r\nYour sponsorship does more than supply materials—it empowers children to build resilience, emotional intelligence, and confidence that will support their growth both in and out of the classroom. Each donated item becomes a stepping stone in a child's journey toward understanding and managing their feelings.","fullyFundedDate":1759950780385,"projectUrl":"project/the-tame-tiger-a-calm-corner-for-big-fe/9433625/","projectTitle":"The Tame Tiger: A Calm Corner for Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306871_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748891580287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8306871"},{"teacherId":8306871,"projectId":9701048,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous funding of our \"Listening to Luxury\" project, our Black and Brown students now have access to quality classroom headphones that support focus, equity, and independence in learning. These headphones have transformed our technology time by allowing students to work quietly and confidently on their individual lessons without distractions.\r\n\r\nMany of our students rely on computer-based programs for reading, math, and language development. Having their own comfortable, high-quality headphones helps them hear instructions clearly, stay engaged, and move at their own pace. This promotes independence, builds digital literacy skills, and gives every child the chance to learn in an environment that feels calm and empowering.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this was their first experience using personal headphones that truly fit and work well—an experience that communicates care, respect, and belonging. The \"Listening to Luxury\" project has not only enhanced academic growth but has also shown our students that they deserve tools that support excellence and comfort in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758216527292,"projectUrl":"project/listening-in-luxury/9701048/","projectTitle":"Listening in Luxury","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306871_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748891580287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8306871"},{"teacherId":8306871,"projectId":9410630,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, every student in our classroom now has their own reusable water bottle. This simple gift has made a big difference in our daily routine and our students' well-being. With easy access to water throughout the day, students are staying hydrated, focused, and energized during lessons.\r\n\r\nWe've noticed that students are more alert, less tired, and better able to concentrate on their work. Having their own water bottles also encourages healthy habits and reduces classroom disruptions for water breaks. 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