{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pine Valley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":9.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10187310,"projectId":9620540,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You: Bringing The False Prince to Life!\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my profound gratitude for your generous donation to my project, \"The False Prince Student Book Club.\" Because of your support, my sixth-grade students will soon embark on a high-interest literary journey that will profoundly shape their understanding of character, conflict, and literary analysis.\r\n\r\nYour contribution means that we can now fully launch this book club, using Jennifer A. Nielsen's compelling novel, The False Prince, as our mentor text. This isn't just a book—it's a dynamic tool perfectly aligned with our core sixth-grade literary objectives.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Your Generosity:\r\n\r\nOur goal is for students to move beyond basic reading comprehension and truly engage in deep literary analysis. Your donation directly facilitates the following learning objectives:\r\n\r\nCharacter-Driven Reading: Students will engage with a highly engaging, character-driven narrative. They will analyze the protagonist's complex internal and external conflicts, understanding the intense pressures that shape his choices and development throughout the story.\r\n\r\nDeveloping Critical Traits: The narrative is rich with examples of imagination, creativity, and high-stakes problem-solving. Students will identify these essential character traits in action, learning to apply them to their own lives and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nVocabulary and Theme: We will use the rich vocabulary and sophisticated themes of the novel—such as identity, deception, and leadership—to build strong literary analysis skills. This work will serve as a foundation for all future literary essays and class discussions.\r\n\r\nBy reading The False Prince, students will not only develop a love for reading engaging fiction but also gain the essential analytical skills to succeed in their future academic careers.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in my students' potential and for giving them the resources they need to become thoughtful, creative, and skilled readers. We are so excited to begin this adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1755736861545,"projectUrl":"project/sixth-grade-core-novel-for-reading-class/9620540/","projectTitle":"Sixth Grade Core Novel For Reading Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maria Ciriaco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187310"},{"teacherId":2170197,"projectId":9560914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my project. The fabrics will give my students \"voice and choice\" in their projects. They are currently working on their first machine sewing projects, making pillow cases, and they were very excited to see the new fabrics.\r\n\r\nSewing encompasses many school subjects and life skills. From understanding how many inches are in 3/4 of a yard to learning how to wash and iron fabric, my students are learning lessons that they will take with them outside of the classroom. Your donation helped my students feel that what they were learning was important - important enough that people donated to get them the best supplies possible.\r\n\r\nThe students are excited to complete their pillow cases and move on to their next project - pajama pants! They will use your donations to make something they can wear with pride.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. It is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1755544254264,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-needs-sew-much-fabric/9560914/","projectTitle":"Sewing needs \"sew\" much fabric!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schluntz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2170197"},{"teacherId":3806613,"projectId":9643833,"letterContent":"The new scrubber brushes and sink organizers have quickly become part of our lab routine. After experiments, students use the brushes to clean equipment thoroughly, making sure everything is ready for the next class. The sink organizers keep our supplies in order so we spend less time searching for materials and more time doing science.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped my students take real ownership of our classroom, learning the responsibility of caring for shared equipment while keeping our lab safe and efficient. Our next steps are to continue building strong lab habits that mirror what professional scientists do every day—because in this classroom, we're not just learning science, we're practicing it.","fullyFundedDate":1757707685250,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-scientific-curiosity-basic-lab/9643833/","projectTitle":"Fueling Scientific Curiosity: Basic Lab Supplies for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3806613_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665113204097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbernalsci"},{"teacherId":3806613,"projectId":7799380,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the purchase of a shake table! This exciting tool has opened the door for our students to experience earthquakes in a safe, hands-on way. They've been designing and building their own earthquake-resistant structures, then putting their ideas to the test on the shake table. The energy and excitement when the table begins to rattle and students see whether their creations stand tall or tumble down is absolutely unforgettable.\r\n\r\nBeyond the engineering challenges, the shake table is helping us explore the science of earthquakes themselves. Students are learning how P-waves and S-waves travel differently, and they've been fascinated to see those effects simulated in action. We've also used this project to connect to real-world science concepts like the Richter scale and the Mercalli scale, giving students a deeper understanding of how scientists measure earthquake strength and impact. Your generosity has given us the perfect blend of inquiry, creativity, and real-world relevance.","fullyFundedDate":1694660775039,"projectUrl":"project/shake-rattle-and-roll-seismic-supplies/7799380/","projectTitle":"Shake, Rattle, and Roll Seismic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3806613_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665113204097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbernalsci"},{"teacherId":3806613,"projectId":7722926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our set of hand boilers! These fascinating little tools have already become the spark for our first science investigations of the year. My students were immediately captivated by the bubbling liquid and wanted to know how and why it moved. Their curiosity led to thoughtful predictions, lively discussion, and hands-on inquiry—the very heart of how we explore science together in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your gift, you helped us kick off a high-interest year of learning. The hand boilers give students an accessible, engaging way to practice asking questions, forming hypotheses, and testing their ideas. More importantly, they've shown my students that science isn't just something to read about—it's something they can touch, wonder about, and discover for themselves. Your generosity has made our classroom feel alive with curiosity, and we are so grateful that you've helped set such a positive and inspiring tone for the months ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1694660775019,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-curiosity-and-questions-with-ha/7722926/","projectTitle":"Sparking Curiosity and Questions with Hand Boilers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3806613_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665113204097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbernalsci"},{"teacherId":3297893,"projectId":9605656,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us to reach beyond the books with crafts, activities, games, puzzles and more. With your support we have a whole new set of offerings and students that scramble in to the library for our activities. We will be knitting, STEMming, drawing, painting and using all the new items we have received. \r\n\r\nFirst up we will be painting bookends with the acrylic pens that were a part of this Donors Choose. These bookends will replace some of our old, boring bookends and will brighten up the library with our students creativity. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755695158189,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-books/9605656/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arechaederra - PVMS Library","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3297893_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664407375784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arechaederra-pvlibrary"},{"teacherId":8683507,"projectId":9573290,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your support. My students were so excited to see the new oven gloves, mixers and rulers. Because all of the oven gloves were black and our kitchens are color-coded, we sent the gloves over to the sewing class on campus to be modified for easy identification. You will see the color coding fabric that they added in the pictures that I have submitted.\r\nWe have already used the oven gloves and mixers multiple times and we are looking forward to using the rulers soon when we start our knife skills lessons.\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755695158608,"projectUrl":"project/safe-cooking-with-proper-equipment/9573290/","projectTitle":"Safe Cooking With Proper Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krummes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8683507"},{"teacherId":574542,"projectId":9620526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me fund my project. The 6th grade team picked the book, The False Prince, as a book we will read in our reading classes. I have never read the book so I look forward to reading it with my classes. \r\n\r\nI've had both my reading classes preview the book and they seem excited to dive in and read it. We will be reading it as a class reviewing both vocabulary words and comprehension questions both basic and higher level thinking. \r\n\r\nAgain, I really appreciate your donations and helping me fund my project.","fullyFundedDate":1755736862273,"projectUrl":"project/reading-like-a-king/9620526/","projectTitle":"Reading Like a King","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gann-magazines"},{"teacherId":8175798,"projectId":9063590,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding my project focused on speech therapy and essential materials. Your kindness and willingness to invest in my students' communication skills will have a profound impact on their growth and confidence. With these new resources, I can provide engaging, effective, and individualized therapy that will help my students develop their speech and language abilities in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that my students have access to the tools they need to succeed, from interactive learning materials to hands-on activities that make speech therapy both fun and impactful. Because of you, my students will have the opportunity to build their communication skills, fostering independence and self-expression. Thank you for making a difference in their lives and for believing in the power of education and communication. Your support truly means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1737659331668,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-talking-supporting-diverse-co/9063590/","projectTitle":"Tools for Talking: Supporting Diverse Communicators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donovan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8175798"},{"teacherId":652903,"projectId":8986313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. These books are used in our Companion Book project. A companion book is a book that accompanies another book- it usually gives more information about an original book/series. Our students choose their favorite novel and write a companion book for it. Chapters include fanfiction, analytical essays, research papers, artwork, and more!\r\nAfter many weeks of hard work, student are thrilled to put their writing into a real book. This is where the bare books come in! Students are so impressed with the professionalism of their finished product. We then display them at the local Barnes and Noble for family and friends to see. This is always a highlight for students and teachers alike. This was all made possible because of your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1734144709527,"projectUrl":"project/bare-books-for-brainiacs/8986313/","projectTitle":"Bare Books for Brainiacs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp652903_orig.jpg?crop=2007,2007,x308,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733271371478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nice"},{"teacherId":574542,"projectId":8725492,"letterContent":"The resources I received from my project are being used for our after school sports program. When the boxes were first delivered they were in these really big boxes. When boxes or mail are delivered to the school for a teacher, they usually deliver straight to the classroom. I was in the middle of teaching when they came into the classroom with these huge boxes. Of course I knew what was in the boxes but the students did not. When I told them what they were, they got super excited and about 10 students said they were for sure signing up for the after school sessions for both sports.\r\n\r\nOnce we got nets put together we set up the classes. They have both have been received with positive comments and they are really enjoying themselves. We are currently waiting on the district to fill the work order to get the shed built. I'll be very excited to get it built to protect our nets better from the elements. Again, thank you so much for funding my project!","fullyFundedDate":1733168628280,"projectUrl":"project/game-on/8725492/","projectTitle":"Game On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gann-magazines"},{"teacherId":8175653,"projectId":8798864,"letterContent":"It is greatly appreciated that you have donated the books for our 8th grade Core student's correspondence project. With your generous donation, all 8th grade students at Pine Valley, around 300 students, will be able to construct these projects. Within these books, students will be highlighting important lessons that they have learned. Correspondence partners include family members, close friends and teachers that are at least a generation older than our students. Students will also be reflecting on their lives through poetry, a personal narrative and expressing their creativity. \r\n\r\nWhen student received the books, they were inspired and excited! Especially those who have had family members and friends complete this project in the past. Our students are writing incredible poetry. From odes, haiku and limericks and much more. Students are also happy to pave way to their futures receiving guidance with life's trivial moments from their correspondence partners. \r\n\r\nOur project will continue through your generous donation. While students will continue to write poetry, a narrative and continue their correspondence with their partners; your donation will allow them to have a book that will be a keepsake for years to come. 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