{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pine Lane Elementary School - South Campus","outOfStateSupporters":19.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":222308,"projectId":9300708,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of my entire class, I want to express our profound gratitude for funding our project, \"Innovative Learning: An iPad for Accessible Education.\" Your generosity has transformed our classroom, providing my creative, thoughtful, and highly inquisitive students with a tool that truly meets them where they are and propels their learning forward.\r\n\r\nAs you know, my students absolutely love hands-on, active, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside the box. They arrive at school each day ready to try new things and take brave chances to grow both personally and academically. Your donation didn't just give us a piece of technology; it gave us a new key to unlock their boundless potential.\r\n\r\nThe impact of the iPad has been immediate and profound, especially for our most vulnerable learners. For my struggling readers, the built-in accessibility features have been a game-changer. For example, the \"Speak to Text\" function has allowed students like Maya who struggles with decoding, to independently engage with complex texts. Before, she would hesitate and often skip words out of frustration. Now, she simply taps the screen and hears the text read aloud, freeing her cognitive energy to focus on comprehension and analysis. This simple feature has visibly boosted her confidence, and she now participates more actively in our class discussions about literature.\r\n\r\nFor students with specific learning disabilities and those grappling with language acquisition, the device's capabilities are invaluable. The \"white on black\" contrast setting has been a relief for students who experience visual strain, making the screen less overwhelming. The intuitive design of the iPad has made it incredibly easy for all my students to navigate, a factor that truly optimizes learning innovation across the board. The ability to use voice recognition technology also allows our English Language Learners to practice speaking and immediately see their words translated to text, accelerating their language acquisition journey in a non-judgmental, private setting.\r\n\r\nOne of the most touching impacts I've witnessed was during a animal research project. A student named David, who has difficulty with fine motor skills and writing by hand, typically avoids lengthy written assignments. Using the iPad, he was able to utilize the voice to text to articulate his thoughts and research findings directly into his digital presentation. This not only relieved his anxiety about the physical act of writing but also allowed his complex, insightful ideas about sustainable energy to shine through. He created the most detailed and passionate presentation in the class. His success was infectious, and it was a powerful reminder that sometimes, the only barrier to a student's brilliance is the lack of the right tool.\r\n\r\nThis experience has profoundly impacted us. It has not just supported our academic growth but has also cultivated a spirit of resilience and inclusivity. Your donation has shown my students that there are kind, generous people in the world who believe in them and are willing to invest in their success.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students' education and their young lives. Thank you for making this dream and innovative idea come true. We promise to continue using this technology to serve our school and give back to the community through the knowledge and skills we are gaining every day.","fullyFundedDate":1752505846085,"projectUrl":"project/innovative-learning-with-an-ipad/9300708/","projectTitle":"Innovative Learning With an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whiteley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp222308_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531921372667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/222308"},{"teacherId":9230340,"projectId":8570208,"letterContent":"My students have loved the Instant Learning Centers from Lakeshore and use them often! Students enthusiastically gravitate towards them, eager to delve into the hands-on activities and problem-solving challenges they present. The addition of the flexible chairs and hexagon pillows has truly transformed our library corner into a haven of comfort and focus. The students love them and they make our library more cozy, turning it into a space they want to spend time in. Thank you so much for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1723164229160,"projectUrl":"project/fun-in-2nd-grade/8570208/","projectTitle":"Fun in 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9230340"},{"teacherId":9173492,"projectId":8575688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project. Your support has brought meaningful learning tools into our classroom that are already making a difference in how my students engage with reading, math, and foundational literacy skills.\r\n\r\nWith the arrival of these new materials, my students have been exploring letter sounds, counting, early math concepts, and phonics in fun, hands-on ways. These tools are designed to meet the needs of young learners—especially those who benefit from sensory input and interactive learning—and they've truly brought our lessons to life. I've seen increased focus, greater enthusiasm, and a deeper understanding of key concepts, all thanks to the resources you helped provide. I wish everyone could see how excited the kids are each time we use one of our new items! They love them! \r\n\r\nIn addition to academic growth, the organizational tools I received have helped me create a more structured and inviting learning environment. Having a designated place for materials has made it easier for students to take ownership of their space and feel more confident navigating their classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only supplied our class with much-needed tools, but it has also sent a powerful message to my students: that people they've never even met believe in their potential. That kind of encouragement is priceless.","fullyFundedDate":1727463012670,"projectUrl":"project/special-materials-for-special-students/8575688/","projectTitle":"Special Materials for Special Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173492_orig.png?crop=502,502,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692905805603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173492"},{"teacherId":9237025,"projectId":8571921,"letterContent":"The project you funded has allowed my students to grow in multiple ways. Many of the items purchased were used in small groups and let my students use their creativity to build and make things with their teams. They had to use listening skills to know what the task being asked was. They had to brainstorm and problem solve with their team about how they could use different materials to meet the task being asked. As they were building they had to use social skills to communicate their ideas as well as listen to others to work as a cooperative team. \r\nWorking with others and learning how to share and communicate with others are both important skills student learn in kindergarten. I have loved to watch their growth in this first semester. It has been a great and interactive way to learn new strategies. I am very appreciative of having these new items for my class to learn and enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1727462681683,"projectUrl":"project/quinns-creative-kindies/8571921/","projectTitle":"Quinn's Creative Kindies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237025"},{"teacherId":9297181,"projectId":8576127,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom project on Donors Choose. Thanks to your support, I was able to purchase an iPad for my multilingual language learners, and it has made such a difference in their educational experience.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from diverse backgrounds and speak a variety of languages, which means they face unique challenges as they work to master English. The iPad has given them a powerful tool to bridge those gaps, and I wanted to share some of the specific ways it's already making an impact.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has provided crucial language support for students who struggle to express themselves in English. Sofia, for example, often finds it hard to participate in class discussions because of language barriers. However, with the translation and speech-to-text features on the iPad, she can quickly translate words and phrases, and even use voice recognition apps to help practice speaking. This has allowed her to join conversations more easily, and I've seen her confidence grow significantly as a result.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding changes has been how the iPad has allowed me to personalize learning for my students. For example, my non-English proficient students can use the iPad to work through UFLI Phonics online. This allows for practice with letter names, knowledge of the letter sounds, knowledge of letter formation, and the ability to access this knowledge automatically. The online lessons are designed to build students' alphabet knowledge and decoding and encoding skills. It's been wonderful to see the progress that these multilingual students are making. The iPad allows me to tailor lessons to individual needs, so whether students are beginners or more advanced, they can access the right resources to grow at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour donation has provided more than just a tool--it has given my students a new way to engage with their learning and to feel supported on their journey to mastering English. \r\n\r\nThank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for making this possible. Your kindness is having a lasting impact, and I am deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1727462989302,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-cool-second-language-learners/8576127/","projectTitle":"iPads for Cool Second Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9297181_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723052664721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9297181"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50319","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":509,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":16,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":80.3,"schoolId":50319,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pine Lane Elementary School - South Campus on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pine Lane Elementary School - South Campus","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/douglas-county-school-district-re-1/pine-lane-primary-school/50319"}