{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pine Bluffs Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1570592,"projectId":9376083,"letterContent":"This game was a lot of fun! STEM Skillastics incorporated physical education with STEM topics and got students active, thinking and working together to win the game. I needed to combine a few classes to get enough students at this school, as well as schedule a time when we could use the gym, but it was worth it. The students ranged in age from 3rd to 6th grade and I split them up so each grade was on each team. They had to work together and take turns running to the mat, rolling the dice and moving their piece, sharing with their team what physical activity they needed to do, and then answer a question about science, technology, engineering or math. Then the next person had their turn. The first team that circled the mat won the game. I was so impressed with how well they worked together, encouraged each other, helped each other and genuinely cheered each other on. I look forward to using this game with my other schools, but for some I'll need to wait until warmer weather to go outside.\r\nThank you so much for helping fund this activity for me to share with my students, it was fun and they were active and learning at the same time. Perfect combination for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1757687702202,"projectUrl":"project/stem-skillastics/9376083/","projectTitle":"STEM Skillastics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bechtel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1570592"},{"teacherId":1570592,"projectId":9376278,"letterContent":"You never realize the creativity students have until you let them build whatever they like with Legos! All ages of students have loved playing and creating with these Lego sets. The younger students enjoy picking and choosing what they build, while the older students get to try actual models built from Legos. Either way, it's a wonderful learning experience.\r\nThe GearBots have been especially exciting to work with. These include students needing to follow directions to create the gears and structures so that the GearBots actually move. It also includes needing to put together paper pieces to finish the GearBots, which required more dexterity than you would think. The perseverance these students showed by working hard and together to create these GearBots was terrific to see.\r\nThank you so much for giving my students the chance to create, build and learn, as well as having fun!","fullyFundedDate":1757545466113,"projectUrl":"project/stem-legos-perfect-combination/9376278/","projectTitle":"Stem & Legos - Perfect Combination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bechtel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1570592"},{"teacherId":1570592,"projectId":9376231,"letterContent":"These Code & Go Mice are fantastic for young students to learn the basics of coding and robotics. By initially playing with the mice, they push the buttons on their backs and get them to move in all directions, light up and make noises. When we used the programming cards, then they need to plan ahead more, laying the cards down in a specific order and then pushing the buttons on the mice to follow the code. The final challenge was using the blocks, tunnels, and walls to code the mice to find the cheese in a specific location. Learning how to create a code for the mice to follow helps them relate that to actual coding programs on their computers. \r\nThe mice are a lot of fun for the students to play with and engages them in learning to code without even realizing it. There is no reading involved, so these mice work fantastic with the younger students and they love it! I will always use these mice with students!","fullyFundedDate":1755733689478,"projectUrl":"project/code-go-robot-mice/9376231/","projectTitle":"Code & Go Robot Mice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bechtel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1570592"},{"teacherId":8063200,"projectId":9321907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Van de Graaff machine to our classroom! Your support has brought science to life for our students in a way that textbooks simply can't.\r\n\r\nSince its arrival, the Van de Graaff machine has sparked curiosity, excitement, and hands-on learning. Students are now able to explore static electricity and electrical charge through direct interaction, witnessing firsthand the effects of invisible forces. Their eyes light up as they see hair stand on end, feel the gentle zap of a charge, and ask deeper questions about the \"why\" and \"how\" behind what they're experiencing.\r\n\r\nThis donation has not only enriched our science curriculum, but it has also inspired students to think like scientists—making predictions, testing hypotheses, and discussing observations with enthusiasm. It's clear that this tool is doing more than just demonstrating a concept; it's creating lasting memories and deepening understanding through active engagement.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a tangible impact on our students' learning, and we are sincerely grateful. Thank you for helping us ignite a love of science in the next generation of thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1746555583061,"projectUrl":"project/science-rules/9321907/","projectTitle":"Science Rules!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063200_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663012204497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063200"},{"teacherId":8063200,"projectId":9326424,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of puzzle games and brain engagement activities to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has already made a meaningful impact.\r\n\r\nThese activities have brought so much excitement and curiosity to our learning environment. It's been wonderful to see students working together, thinking critically, and genuinely enjoying the challenge of each new puzzle. Not only are they having fun, but they're also developing important cognitive and problem-solving skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than words can express. Thank you for investing in our students' growth and for believing in the power of learning through play and exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1746555581035,"projectUrl":"project/building-brains-with-puzzle-games/9326424/","projectTitle":"Building Brains with Puzzle Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063200_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663012204497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063200"},{"teacherId":8063200,"projectId":9290373,"letterContent":"On behalf of our fourth-grade students and science team, thank you so much for your generous donation of the STEM erosion demonstration table. Your support has brought science to life in an exciting, hands-on way for our students!\r\n\r\nThe table has become a highlight of our Earth science unit. The kids were completely engaged as they witnessed the power of flowing water firsthand—watching streams carve paths through sand, observing how soil moves, and even experimenting with ways to prevent erosion. They especially enjoyed manipulating the terrain and water flow to test their own ideas, turning science into an active and memorable experience.\r\n\r\nYour contribution made it possible for our students to explore these important environmental concepts in a meaningful, interactive setting. Thank you for investing in their learning and curiosity—we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746555581826,"projectUrl":"project/erosion-demonstration-and-explanation/9290373/","projectTitle":"Erosion Demonstration and Explanation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063200_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663012204497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063200"},{"teacherId":8063200,"projectId":9119172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! We hosted a school wide Kickball tournament this spring. My sixth grade class has had some real battles, but they have won the showdown and will face off against the teachers next week! \r\n\r\nEvery student in the building benefited from your generosity. The smiles and laughs this week during the tournament have been so energizing. Thank you for giving such a wonderful set of gaming equipment to the students at my school. They will never forget the memories they made this week.","fullyFundedDate":1742923147521,"projectUrl":"project/kickball-in-the-sun/9119172/","projectTitle":"Kickball in the Sun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063200_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663012204497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063200"},{"teacherId":8063200,"projectId":9326948,"letterContent":"We have set up some of the Greenhouse items! The kids from this year's class are shocked at how humid 99% feels when we open the lid to our containers (honestly, I was shocked as well). Next year will be so much fun! We will need to research what the specific plants require to thrive. Our classroom sits around 25 to 30%, so some minor modifications on the totes will be needed to achieve something in-between. \r\n\r\nWe have chopped some plants to root for the summer. Students will be taking home the totes to plant sit over the break. With this plan, everyone will start with a houseplant in the fall! \r\n\r\nI love the idea of starting an herb garden. We already cook in class, and being able to use our own herbs for a recipe would be incredible. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746742351120,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-one-leaf-at-a-time/9326948/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds, One Leaf at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063200_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663012204497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063200"},{"teacherId":8063200,"projectId":9109329,"letterContent":"Thank you for using this platform to connect with my students and all the students you have reached! Student engagement can be a challenge when competing with sports, cell phones, and computers. It means a lot to me to have activities for students to move to when their work is complete. These puzzles are such a great tool that increase spatial awareness and cognitive function! \r\n\r\nI enjoy letting students play games when in fact they are learning! They believe they are being rewarded, but it is their school work that will ultimately benefit from the activities. \r\n\r\nPlease continue to reach out to teachers. I know that not every dime spent goes to helping kids, but the dimes you spent have made an impact on mine.","fullyFundedDate":1739490975793,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-for-growth-mindset/9109329/","projectTitle":"Puzzles for Growth Mindset","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063200_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663012204497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063200"},{"teacherId":8063200,"projectId":9210832,"letterContent":"Wow! I wish there were Lego puzzles when I was a kid. The possibilities are endless with these blocks. Students have been able to use these blocks as intended building simple machines and solving puzzle/creation cards. The activity goes closely with my Engineering Design Process activities that the students are asked to complete. They get a small set of circumstances and then find a solution that meets the design constraints. \r\n\r\nThey have done a great job with this activity, but they are also using the baseboards to be creative. They have been able to invent a few of their own design challenges based off of the ones in the project. Thanks so much for giving them a tool to help them expand their mind and enhance their problem solving skills!","fullyFundedDate":1744032809738,"projectUrl":"project/blocks-and-creativity/9210832/","projectTitle":"Blocks and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063200_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663012204497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063200"},{"teacherId":8063200,"projectId":9039272,"letterContent":"Soccer has been an amazing addition to the playground. I hope to build some better goals that can withstand wear and tear from students this summer.\r\n\r\nThank you for you gift of games and sports during recess. The kids from ages 5 to 12 have had an excellent spring with the playground activities. My older students have been teaching the younger students how to pass and kick. It has been great to watch the bonding that has developed over a love of soccer. Our small town does not offer soccer to older students, so when they age out, they don't get to play anymore. Thanks to your help, we have soccer on our playground!","fullyFundedDate":1737128857884,"projectUrl":"project/all-day-i-dream-about-soccer/9039272/","projectTitle":"All Day I Dream About Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063200_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663012204497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063200"},{"teacherId":8063200,"projectId":8055798,"letterContent":"Everest Trek has been an amazing experience for my students over the last two years. This project based learning is so engaging. I have shared this curriculum with other teachers in my district and even taught them how to implement it in their classrooms. The students are so engaged they do not even realize they are using math, science, and ELA skills to problem solve and complete the tasks. \r\n\r\nEverest Trek has students designing coats, building bridges, and exploring friction through zip line descents. I pair these learning projects with the novel, Peak. Students read about the trials and challenges our protagonist encounters while designing solutions to the experiences. The materials you provided will be used for years to come. \r\n\r\nThis curriculum is such a different pace for young learners and it is even fun for the teacher. Thank you again for your generosity and gift of learning tools.","fullyFundedDate":1703528270371,"projectUrl":"project/everest-trek/8055798/","projectTitle":"Everest Trek","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063200_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663012204497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063200"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39466","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":177,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":44,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":81,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":46.1,"schoolId":39466,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pine Bluffs Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pine Bluffs Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wyoming/laramie-county-school-district-2/pine-bluffs-elementary-school/39466"}