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The iPads, math games, manipulatives, and basic supplies have allowed us to create engaging small group and before and after school learning experiences where students can actively explore concepts, think deeply, and stay focused.\r\n\r\nThe technology has been especially helpful during our math clubs and intervention time. Students use the iPads to practice skills, watch modeled strategies, and reflect on their thinking, while hands-on tools like the Shut the Box game and the Numberblocks Blockzee Balance Set help make abstract math ideas concrete. Students are excited to rotate through stations and often ask to continue playing and learning even after the session ends. The combination of technology and tactile learning has increased participation, confidence, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nWhat makes our students so special is their eagerness to learn and their resilience. Many of them benefit from extra support and thrive when learning feels interactive and accessible. Your generosity has made that possible. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create joyful, meaningful learning moments that will have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1753812496498,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-technology-games-tool/9471547/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion: Technology, Games & Tools for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6171291_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754181032257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-louis"},{"teacherId":10108648,"projectId":9528389,"letterContent":"My students have been eager and ready to learn this year and when I introduced the materials to them, their faces lit up! They have been excited for center rotations ever since! 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It provides colorful materials which impacts positively on students learning.\r\nBright and vibrant colors create engagement to the learners. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the Treats. Your support made it possible to bring smiles, joy to every child involved. Also the pillows made them more comfortable and inspires them to read more.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your kindness and commitment to making a positive impact..","fullyFundedDate":1760754983308,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun/9720185/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borja","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9763265_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743076747269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9763265"},{"teacherId":4995048,"projectId":9473000,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have the quiet learning environment they need to truly focus and thrive. The new headphones have made a tremendous difference in our classroom by reducing noise and distractions during independent and small-group work. Students can now concentrate on their lessons, especially during technology-based reading and comprehension activities, without being interrupted by the sounds around them.\r\n\r\nFor many of my learners, particularly those who benefit from audio support or use programs that read text aloud, these headphones have been a game changer. They can listen carefully, complete assignments at their own pace, and feel more confident in their learning space. I've noticed an increase in student engagement, motivation, and overall participation during digital lessons and literacy rotations.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided a practical classroom tool—it has amplified my students' ability to learn, concentrate, and succeed. The calm, focused atmosphere these headphones create has allowed every child to better absorb and enjoy their learning experience. Thank you for helping my students \"silence the distractions\" and truly amplify their learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1753285003961,"projectUrl":"project/silence-the-distractions-amplify-the-le/9473000/","projectTitle":"Silence the Distractions, Amplify the Learning: Headphones Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4995048_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511366628806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/korie-reed"},{"teacherId":10233286,"projectId":9737301,"letterContent":"Our class would like to say thank you very much for your generous donations!!! The students who have lost or destroyed their notebooks for math and reading can now start with a new one. Also the erasers come in handy when we are using out white board during whole group. No more tissue on the floor or sharing erasers!!! \r\nThe white board will be a great tool for anchored charts! The pencils can help them continue to practice writing and we can continue to have replacement supplies whenever needed.\r\n\r\nThanks again and you your generosity be returned back to you!!!🙏","fullyFundedDate":1759168827797,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-my-students-to-be-more-organize/9737301/","projectTitle":"Teaching My Students to Be More Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10233286"},{"teacherId":10005858,"projectId":9281987,"letterContent":"My students and I are very grateful for all of the funds that were donated, the many donations enabled us to obtain wonderful resources! We love the laminating machine because it helps our best work maintain quality and a shiny finish! \r\n\r\nStudents really enjoy being able to use the dry erase boards along with the markers for peer collaborative activities. The Skittle treats are a great incentive for positive behavior, successful test scores, improved test scores, and displaying acts of kindness to others! As well, the students love snacking on them!","fullyFundedDate":1747661755890,"projectUrl":"project/laminating-our-way-to-success/9281987/","projectTitle":"Laminating Our Way to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10005858"},{"teacherId":10005858,"projectId":9337225,"letterContent":"This new technology has been extremely helpful in giving students a resource that they otherwise would not have access to. The classroom decor has really created a warm and welcoming classroom vibe! Because Florida has been super humid and dry lately, the colored paper has made indoor recess a pleasure, and students love the colored paper to complete assignments on (Exit/Learning checks). In addition, it provides me with a beautiful product to display for our entire school to view!\r\n\r\nFinally, words cannot express how forever grateful I am to ALL the donors that funded this project. In our world, education is changing and it can be financially exhausting to maintain trends and engage students with budget constraints! Many of my fourth graders were very excited about these product because they have started to learn the importance of being accountable for their work, and they want to make sure that it's presentable and of quality. Moreover, besides this, students are able to quickly clean and place materials back for future use, this is due to the organizational bins and materials holders that were donated via this project.","fullyFundedDate":1748604312733,"projectUrl":"project/writers-workshop-paradise/9337225/","projectTitle":"Writer’s Workshop Paradise","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10005858"},{"teacherId":4442137,"projectId":9445459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students will have more supplies than they need. We were able to laminate all our reference sheets, used the markers for all their table work. This helps them retain the information we are working on. The folders will help them stay organized as well as the back chair organizers we received. 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About this school
Pine Hills Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Orlando, Florida that is part of Orange County Public Schools.
It serves 640 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.6:1.
Its teachers have had 67 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades Pre-K - 5
640 Students
41 Teachers
1006 Ferndell RdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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88%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Jul 21, 2026
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Pine Hills Elementary School
$36,503
raised using DonorsChoose
67
projects
funded
32
teachers
funded
162
donors
8
projects
for
basic supplies
24
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Pine Hills Elementary School has received support from
119 individuals from Florida and
43 individuals out-of-state.