{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pine Grove Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8389711,"projectId":9841485,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire class of kindergarten students, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible donation. Your support has provided us with a wealth of new literacy and STEM materials that are already making a profound impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nI was particularly moved by the arrival of the new high-leveled books. In kindergarten, it can be a challenge to find rich, engaging texts for students who are already reading far above grade level. Your generosity has provided just that. Because of you, our advanced readers have access to books that truly challenge and excite them, allowing them to stretch their skills and develop a genuine love for complex stories.\r\n\r\nI am immensely proud to share that I have kindergarteners who are eagerly reading chapter books, and your donation has directly fueled their passion. The moment we introduced our new leveled library was magical. The students were so excited to start, and they instantly got to check out their very first books from the new collection. Seeing their faces light up as they held a real \"big kid\" chapter book was a moment I will never forget.\r\n\r\nThese new materials also allow us to create powerful connections between our subjects. Our new STEM projects are designed to be the perfect follow-up to the first chapter books we will complete as a class. This will give the students a hands-on, project-based way to explore the themes and concepts they just read about. We are all looking forward to diving into this new, integrated way of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your profound generosity. You have not just given us \"stuff\"; you have given my students a tangible message that their learning is important and that their potential is worth investing in. We are all so very grateful. Thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1761865447050,"projectUrl":"project/stem-through-literacy-for-little-minds-a/9841485/","projectTitle":"STEM Through Literacy for Little Minds and Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721407757648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/littlesofpg"},{"teacherId":8389711,"projectId":9651575,"letterContent":"The impact of your contribution was immediate and profound, transforming a simple patch of earth into a living, hands-on classroom. When we announced our first venture into the garden, the smiles on the children's faces and the sheer excitement that erupted in the room were unforgettable. Watching them select their tools and eagerly move to the garden for the first time was a testament to the power of this donation. Your thoughtfulness has provided an invaluable, tangible resource that will enrich our students' learning for months to come.\r\n\r\nIntroducing gardening at this young age is crucial, offering benefits that extend far beyond the soil. It provides a unique opportunity for our littles to engage in experiential learning that supports literacy, mathematics, and science concepts. More importantly, it fosters a vital connection to nature, teaches responsibility, and develops patience. Now that we have started our weekly tending to the garden, the students are showing genuine care for the plants and a burgeoning understanding of where their food comes from. They are already eagerly anticipating the taste of the fresh vegetables and herbs that will be harvested, a fantastic motivation for healthy eating habits.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making this exciting and educational adventure possible. Your donation has not only equipped our garden but has also sown the seeds of curiosity, excitement, and healthy habits in the hearts of our young learners. Every time a child proudly waters a seedling or points out new growth, we will be reminded of your generosity. Your support has given our kindergarteners a powerful, joyful outlet for learning, and we are so grateful for your investment in their education and future wellbeing.","fullyFundedDate":1757622128220,"projectUrl":"project/growing-little-minds-with-our-school-gar/9651575/","projectTitle":"Growing Little Minds With Our School Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721407757648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/littlesofpg"},{"teacherId":8389711,"projectId":9711930,"letterContent":"Wow. Thank you, thank you. Your generosity has already made a wonderful impact on our students and our daily routine.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, our \"Motor Development\" time is a critical part of the day where students build essential gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. Previously, our limited supply of bikes meant that many students spent valuable activity time waiting in line for a turn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, we have significantly increased the number of students who can be riding at any given time. It is a joy to see more children actively engaged, pedaling around the playground, and developing confidence in their physical abilities rather than waiting on the sidelines.\r\n\r\nThank you for directly supporting their growth, health, and happiness. We are truly thankful for your kindness. I am truly blown away by your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760732388982,"projectUrl":"project/trailblazin-kinders-and-tkers/9711930/","projectTitle":"Trailblazin’ Kinders and TKers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721407757648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/littlesofpg"},{"teacherId":8948470,"projectId":9835751,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for providing this wonderful listening and reading center for our TK students. Our students already love exploring our library and engaging with books, and this new center will provide an additional way for them to explore stories, develop literacy skills, and build a lifelong love of reading.\r\nThis center offers our young learners the opportunity to engage with language in meaningful ways, including listening, comprehension, and word recognition. By incorporating this resource into our classroom, we are able to encourage curiosity, creativity, and independent learning, while supporting each child's individual interests and reading journey.\r\nYour generosity has made a significant impact on our classroom and will help foster a love for books, words, and stories in our students. We deeply appreciate your support in providing this valuable resource, which will inspire learning, exploration, and imagination for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761944381764,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-reading/9835751/","projectTitle":"The Power of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8948470"},{"teacherId":8948470,"projectId":9607346,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for the wonderful materials provided for our dramatic play center. The addition of items for the post office, community helpers, kitchen, veterans office, flower shop, and more has truly enriched our students' learning experiences. These resources allow our students to explore real-world roles, use their imaginations, and engage in meaningful play that supports communication, creativity, and social development.\r\nYour generosity has helped us create an inviting and engaging space where our students can learn through play and discover the world around them. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us provide these valuable experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760716658334,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-center-essentials/9607346/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play Center Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8948470"},{"teacherId":8948470,"projectId":9607897,"letterContent":"This addition will be an excellent enhancement to our science center. Exploration is a vital component of the TK curriculum, and we are committed to providing our students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. These materials will offer the variety needed to rotate and refresh activities, keeping students engaged and inspired to explore. By creating a safe and supportive learning environment, we encourage curiosity and value each child's individual interests. Our students are especially drawn to topics such as dinosaurs, wildlife, and volcanoes, and these resources will support the development of rich, thematic learning centers. We look forward to implementing these materials and observing our students as they explore, learn, and grow through discovery-based experiences. Thank you for providing us with the opportunity to provide these great learning experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760716453853,"projectUrl":"project/feed-the-curiosity-of-early-learners/9607897/","projectTitle":"Feed the Curiosity of Early Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8948470"},{"teacherId":8389711,"projectId":9706672,"letterContent":"These bikes and balls that you have provided have given our students invaluable materials to develop their gross motor skills at such a crucial age. The joy these kiddos experienced when they hopped on the bikes for the first time today, was absolutely heart warming! We are now able to plan specific Motor Development time with age appropriate equipment. \r\nThese Tiny Trailblazers rode all over the campus today— including into my classroom where the bikes are being safely stored! What a joyful experience! We have so many more Motor Development days ahead of us. Your impact on our classroom is incredible and so immense that I cannot begin to explain. Thank you, thank you! Your generosity is unmatched.","fullyFundedDate":1758326182013,"projectUrl":"project/little-wheels-big-dreams-in-kindergarte/9706672/","projectTitle":"Little Wheels, Big Dreams in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721407757648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/littlesofpg"},{"teacherId":8389711,"projectId":9709605,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness to my students. Your generous donations have made an incredible impact on my classroom. A perfect example of this profound impact occurred during our recent farm unit. After reading, singing and creating art related to farms, we didn't just discuss the topic; we built what we studied. The sound of magnetic tiles clicking together was the soundtrack to pure learning. Students used the blocks to construct sturdy barns with high ceilings to fit their toy animals, long, winding fences to contain the livestock, and shelter for the animals for when it rains! It wasn't always easy. Structures would wobble and sometimes collapse, leading to authentic moments of peer feedback and redesign—a priceless lesson in resilience and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWatching them work, I saw collaborative lessons in geometry, as they realized a wide base was needed for stability, and social studies, as they role-played the division of labor on a farm. These are the moments that truly define kindergarten education: where play seamlessly morphs into meaningful, foundational learning.\r\n\r\nYour investment in these magnetic blocks will continue to fuel this type of active learning for years to come. You have equipped a new generation of learners with the tools they need to build their knowledge from the ground up, quite literally. Thank you, once again, for believing in the power of play-based learning and for making such a significant, hands-on difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758752185858,"projectUrl":"project/little-dream-builders/9709605/","projectTitle":"Little Dream Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721407757648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/littlesofpg"},{"teacherId":8948470,"projectId":9607903,"letterContent":"The new resources in our classroom has made it possible for us to introduce new materials in which students can continue their learning of their shapes, numbers, emotions, and letters via activity bins and teacher led activities. These resources have been a hit since introduced and students can't stop using the materials. We were excited to have additional resources for our students to manipulate and use at their leisure to expand on their learning while working together with classmates. For our littles it is so important to provide them with plenty of learning opportunities and ways they can use what they know. Active learning while playing is an important part of being a TK student. We are thankful for your wonderful contribution to our class and we appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758326589343,"projectUrl":"project/outdoorindoor-classroom-activities/9607903/","projectTitle":"Outdoor/Indoor Classroom Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8948470"},{"teacherId":8389711,"projectId":9502417,"letterContent":"These materials have been used to construct Brain Boxes for small group practices. My students were so excited to be able to start using these! Thank you so much for all your generous donations. \r\n\r\nThese Brain Boxes explore different topics in ELA, math, science and social studies. They also have been scaffolded to meet the individual needs and levels of my students. This project has allowed me to elevate our small group time and provide a transition activity for early finishers. Your donations are incredibly generous and I am so thankful for all of the support and investment in my little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1757517024309,"projectUrl":"project/scaffolded-task-boxes-for-little-hands-a/9502417/","projectTitle":"Scaffolded Task Boxes for Little Hands and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721407757648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/littlesofpg"},{"teacherId":8389711,"projectId":9384915,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom. Your contribution of leveled readers has made a profound impact on my students' learning journey. They are absolutely thrilled to have so many new books to explore! These books are essential for our daily reading activities, and your support has ensured that every child has access to a wide variety of texts that are just right for their developing skills. It's because of people like you that we can provide such a rich and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these books extends far beyond our classroom walls. We use them during our special **\"Reading Buddy\" time** with our older buddy class, where the kindergarteners beam with pride as they read to their friends. Additionally, these leveled readers are a cornerstone of our **small group instruction**, allowing me to tailor lessons to meet each student's specific needs. Having a diverse collection of books ensures that I can provide personalized support and help every child build confidence and a lifelong love of reading. Thank you again for your incredible kindness and for investing in the future of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755715137351,"projectUrl":"project/a-big-library-for-little-hands/9384915/","projectTitle":"A Big Library for Little Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721407757648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/littlesofpg"},{"teacherId":8389711,"projectId":9258794,"letterContent":"Dear [Donor's Name],\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom project! Your contribution has made a tangible and transformative impact on my kindergarten classroom, providing my students with essential resources that will support their learning and growth now and for years to come. Thanks to you, we were able to acquire a wide variety of engaging reading books, flexible seating options, and other supportive materials for our multiple class libraries, all of which are already creating a more dynamic and effective learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe new books are a true treasure. Having a diverse selection of beginning reading books is crucial for this age group. At this stage, children are not just learning to read; they are also learning to love reading. When a student can pick up a book that genuinely interests them, they are more likely to engage with the text. This personal connection helps them build foundational literacy skills more quickly and enthusiastically. A variety of books also is allowing me to differentiate instruction effectively. Some students are ready for simple sight-word readers, while others are still mastering letter sounds. With the books you provided, I can meet each student at their individual level, ensuring no one is left behind. This diverse collection of readers is empowering my students to become independent learners and thinkers. They can explore different genres and topics, expanding their vocabulary and general knowledge with every page they turn. The excitement on their faces when they choose a new book from our expanded library is truly priceless. They see the classroom library not just as a resource, but as a place of adventure and discovery, and that's exactly what reading should be.\r\n\r\nYour donation also funded the purchase of flexible seating. The importance of these items cannot be overstated, especially for young children who are just beginning their academic journey. Traditional desks and chairs can be restrictive for kindergartners, whose bodies are still developing and whose energy levels are naturally high. Flexible seating options, has allowed my students to move and adjust their bodies while they practice reading. This movement helps them stay focused and attentive for longer periods. It also caters to different learning styles. The combined effect of these resources is a classroom where students feel comfortable, engaged, and ready to learn, setting them up for a lifetime of literacy success. Your donations have transformed my classroom! Thank you again for your incredible and generous contributions!","fullyFundedDate":1746786500072,"projectUrl":"project/little-ones-engaging-in-little-reading-g/9258794/","projectTitle":"Little Ones Engaging in Little Reading Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721407757648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/littlesofpg"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39997","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":547,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":44,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"28.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":83.7,"schoolId":39997,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pine Grove Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pine Grove Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/orcutt-union-school-district/pine-grove-elementary-school/39997"}