{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pike County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3725417,"projectId":9240035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a chicken incubator to our classroom! This incredible resource has brought learning to life in a way my students will never forget. They are so excited to observe the eggs each day, track the growth process, and learn firsthand about life cycles and responsibility.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I've been able to turn science lessons into a real-world, hands-on experience that keeps every student engaged and curious. Watching their excitement grow along with the chicks has been truly special.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create meaningful, memorable learning moments in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746796925802,"projectUrl":"project/lets-expand-the-amount-of-chickens-in-o/9240035/","projectTitle":"Let's Expand the Amount of Chickens in Our School Coop","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3725417"},{"teacherId":7708119,"projectId":9939249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K classroom! Your generosity will help my students learn how to understand their feelings, make good choices, and grow in confidence as they move forward in their school journey. They have games to play that makes learning both engaging and fun.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom has hands-on tools that support social-emotional learning as well as fun activities for exploring letters, sounds, numbers, and patterns. These materials will make learning engaging, meaningful, and accessible for my young learners. They love having the recording buttons to practice along with. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, you are helping create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for making a difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1772046061628,"projectUrl":"project/calm-curious-and-ready-to-learn/9939249/","projectTitle":"Calm, Curious, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7708119_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609306818822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-senn"},{"teacherId":7708119,"projectId":9955863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K classroom through our Donors Choose project. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference for my young learners.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, clear and colorful visuals help students understand routines, build early literacy skills, and grow in independence. With the black ink for our Brother printer, we can continue creating essential materials like daily schedules, alphabet cards, picture cues, and family communication.\r\n\r\nInk may seem small, but it plays a big role in making learning accessible, organized, and engaging for our students. Because of you, we can keep providing the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our little learners grow!","fullyFundedDate":1765980691152,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-our-pre-k-ideas-to-lifewith-pr/9955863/","projectTitle":"Bringing Our Pre-K Ideas to Life—With Printed Pages","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7708119_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609306818822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-senn"},{"teacherId":9452651,"projectId":10017375,"letterContent":"Thank You so much for your contribution to my class. They are loving their new manipulatives to play with. The robots are already helping some of my friends learn their little letters, they love snapping the robot parts together and the magnetic cars were just the perfect touch.\r\n\r\nWe will get great use out of these new toys. My little friends were so excited when I told them we had wonderful donors to purchase us some new toys for our classroom. Again thank you so so much for your generous donations to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769445943464,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-and-stem-through-play/10017375/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy and STEM Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9452651_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748320982667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexisadkins"},{"teacherId":9901805,"projectId":9235738,"letterContent":"The new books in our classroom introduce students to important reading skills such as making predictions, identifying the main idea and key details, and noticing how characters change throughout a story. Many of the texts also support vocabulary development and comprehension by exposing students to richer language, different genres, and more diverse characters and experiences. Students are learning how to ask questions as they read, make connections to their own lives, and talk about what the author is trying to teach or show them.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and engaging. Students spend time reading independently, reading with partners, and participating in whole-group read-alouds where we stop to think, talk, and reflect together. You might see students using sticky notes, drawing quick sketches, or discussing a favorite part of a book with a classmate. Reading is not just about finishing a book—it's about understanding it, enjoying it, and growing confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are especially enjoying the new books. Because the texts are more engaging and better matched to their interests and reading levels, these students are choosing to read more often and for longer periods of time. Others are excited to share facts from nonfiction books or retell stories to their classmates, showing pride in their reading growth. The joy and excitement these books bring has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the depths of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1744032816860,"projectUrl":"project/stem-books-for-tomorrows-innovators/9235738/","projectTitle":"STEM Books for Tomorrow's Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9901805_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739757294619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9901805"},{"teacherId":7708119,"projectId":9810829,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring this project to life for my Pre-K students! Because of your generosity, our magnetic board is now an engaging, hands-on learning space where children can explore letters, numbers, and movement through meaningful play.\r\n\r\nThese materials are already helping students build words, recognize letters and numbers, practice counting, and explore cause-and-effect in a way that feels fun and empowering. For many of my students, this is their very first experience with letters and numbers, and having tools they can touch, move, and experiment with makes learning exciting and accessible.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping build confidence, spark curiosity, and create joyful learning moments every day. I am truly grateful for your kindness and for making such a positive difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764628122986,"projectUrl":"project/magnets-that-move-minds/9810829/","projectTitle":"Magnets That Move Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7708119_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609306818822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-senn"},{"teacherId":7708119,"projectId":9523128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through this Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. My students absolutely love fun, hands-on activities, and this support will have a meaningful impact on their learning experiences now and in the future.\r\n\r\nTeachers Pay Teachers is an incredible resource where teachers and retired educators share creative, engaging, and classroom-tested materials. I truly enjoy learning new strategies and ideas from other educators, and my students benefit greatly from these shared resources. The materials available on TPT are subject-based, grade-level appropriate, current, and relevant, making them perfect for my diverse group of learners.\r\n\r\nWith this gift card, I will be able to purchase new instructional materials that can be used during whole-group and small-group instruction across multiple subjects, including math, STEM, reading, science, and social studies.","fullyFundedDate":1761512794147,"projectUrl":"project/sparkle-of-tpt-wisdom/9523128/","projectTitle":"Sparkle of TPT Wisdom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7708119_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609306818822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-senn"},{"teacherId":9128344,"projectId":9630166,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love that they can get up, dance, and be active while learning at the same time. It turns learning into something fun and gives them a chance to release energy in a positive way, which helps them stay focused throughout the day. This technology also allows my students to participate in rotating learning centers that focus on both math and reading skills. Students are able to work at their own pace, listen to directions, and get immediate feedback as they learn. It really helps keep them engaged and confident while practicing important skills. \r\nI've especially noticed some of my students who struggle with sitting still really responding to this program. They are more motivated and eager to participate because the movement makes the learning feel like a game. It has given them a new way to stay involved and successful during lessons, which has been wonderful to see. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758202596569,"projectUrl":"project/learning-on-the-move-with-fluency-fitn/9630166/","projectTitle":"Learning on the Move with Fluency & Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9128344_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690780520517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9128344"},{"teacherId":9128344,"projectId":9629316,"letterContent":"My students are beginning their journey with Code Explorers: Fostering Robotics and Computer Science Education in Alabama, and these iPads go hand in hand with the robots from this program. With your gift, my students have been able to code, problem-solve, and explore STEM in ways that are both exciting and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping to spark a love of learning that could inspire future scientists, engineers, and innovators. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools they need to dream big and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1755713667275,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-coders-exploring-stem-with/9629316/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Coders: Exploring STEM with iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9128344_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690780520517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9128344"},{"teacherId":10042670,"projectId":9376336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously donating chairs to the Pike County Elementary School Band! We will be completing the set this school year, and your gift of twelve chairs has given us a fantastic start. We are so grateful!\r\n\r\nThese stackable chairs have given our kids a more professional look, and they promote good posture and comfort while playing wind instruments. We sincerely appreciate your gift and we have already been putting them to good use. We use them on a daily basis in class, and we will use them in several concerts each year. Our students are extremely proud of them, and they were excited when they saw them!","fullyFundedDate":1752586571584,"projectUrl":"project/band-chairs/9376336/","projectTitle":"Band Chairs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. ADCOCK","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042670"},{"teacherId":7708119,"projectId":9396919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project to life! Thanks to your generosity, our Pre-K classroom now has a Toniebox, engaging audio stories, and art supplies that help us connect storytelling with creativity in a truly magical way.\r\n\r\nListening to the Tonies has sparked our students' imaginations—they're excited to draw their favorite characters, scenes, and emotions from the stories they hear. The combination of audio, art, and imagination is already helping them build confidence, comprehension, and creative expression.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in making our listening-and-creating center a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1753988170041,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-visual-arts-through-story-and/9396919/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Visual Arts Through Story and Song","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7708119_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609306818822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-senn"},{"teacherId":7708119,"projectId":9633305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring technology and early STEM learning into our Pre-K classroom! Thanks to your incredible support, we received two brand-new iPads and durable protective cases—essential tools that are already helping our young learners dive into the exciting world of coding, robotics, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nWith the iPads, our students can now explore interactive apps, program our Bee-Bots, and engage with hands-on activities that build the foundation for future careers in tech, engineering, and manufacturing. These early experiences spark curiosity and build confidence—one tap, code, and discovery at a time!\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your generosity and belief in our \"tiny techies\" and their bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1755962686767,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-techies-pre-k-coders-in-training/9633305/","projectTitle":"Tiny Techies: Pre-K Coders in Training!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7708119_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609306818822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-senn"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_17901","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":411,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":65,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":52.0,"schoolId":17901,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pike County Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pike County Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alabama/pike-county-schools/pike-co-elementary-school/17901"}