{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pinecrest Academy Cadence - Middle/High","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2483833,"projectId":10579689,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our Digital Game Development students now have access to second monitors, making a tremendous difference in how they learn and create! Game development requires students to work with multiple programs simultaneously, including coding software, game engines, and design tools. Having a second monitor allows students to write and troubleshoot code on one screen while viewing and testing their games on the other. This makes the development process more efficient, reduces frustration, and gives students a learning environment that more closely resembles what professional game developers use every day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been seeing how much more independent and confident our students have become. Instead of constantly switching between windows, they can focus on solving problems, experimenting with new ideas, and bringing their creative visions to life. Students who previously struggled to keep track of their code while testing their games are finding the process easier to navigate. It's especially rewarding to see students become more engaged as they discover how much they can accomplish with the right tools.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this is more than just an additional screen. It's an opportunity to experience the technology and workflow used in a real-world career. Our goal is to prepare students with the technical knowledge, creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence needed to succeed beyond high school. Your generosity has helped us take another step toward that goal. Thank you for investing in our students, believing in their potential, and helping us create a classroom where future game developers can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1788626920175,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-more-monitors/10579689/","projectTitle":"We Need More Monitors!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2483833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788319765256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-donato"},{"teacherId":2105786,"projectId":10576011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to donate to my project. I cannot say enough how your generosity has impacted my students. The basic classroom supplies have already come in handy. For example, we had a big project which required a lot of cutting and we were able to utilize the scissors right away. Another thing that we never go a day without is the Kleenex you so kindly contributed. From sniffling noses to wiping away tears, these are a staple for any counselors office. \r\n\r\nI must say that some of the biggest impact has come from the new stress fidgets. The students absolutely love the water tubes with the different items inside. They also really adore the new stress balls. These items have been lifesavers in helping anxious kids calm down in their visits to the office.","fullyFundedDate":1788565221113,"projectUrl":"project/school-counseling-basics/10576011/","projectTitle":"School Counseling Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giancola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2105786_orig.jpg?crop=1527,1527,x0,y259&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633991177662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2105786"},{"teacherId":9348075,"projectId":7983869,"letterContent":"This project helped ensure that all students had access to the tools and resources they needed to be successful in the classroom and effectively learn the curriculum.\r\n\r\nBy providing students with the necessary materials and support, the project helped create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. Students were able to participate more fully in classroom activities, engage with the curriculum, and develop the skills needed to reach their academic goals.\r\n\r\nThe project also helped remove barriers that could interfere with student learning. When students have the resources they need, they can feel more confident, stay engaged, and take a more active role in their education. Overall, this project supported student growth and helped create a classroom environment where every student had the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1699121044390,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-our-futures/7983869/","projectTitle":"Calculating our Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348075"},{"teacherId":7902591,"projectId":10033073,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw our new classroom resources! Having materials that they can actually use, touch, and interact with has made our lessons more engaging and has given students additional ways to practice and make sense of challenging math concepts. I have already seen students become more willing to participate, ask questions, and work together when using the new resources. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to solve problems and explain their thinking to one another instead of simply looking for an answer. It was exciting to see their confidence grow as they realized they could use different strategies to solve the same problem.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use these resources as we work through our current math lessons, and students are applying what they have learned through hands-on practice, problem solving, and collaborative activities. Our next step is to continue building on these skills by having students explain their reasoning, compare different solution strategies, and apply their math understanding to real-world problems. These resources are helping create a classroom where students feel comfortable taking risks, learning from mistakes, and supporting one another. I am incredibly grateful to the donors who made these opportunities possible for my students. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom every day!","fullyFundedDate":1772138422468,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-thinkers-through-math/10033073/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Thinkers Through Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ibarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7902591"},{"teacherId":9130670,"projectId":10306226,"letterContent":"The ability to bring old skills to life with new content in Cyber was priceless. They had fun memorizing terms and diagramming the inside of different computing devices using a color-book style activity. This has been a great way to settle the after lunch crew as well as get the final class to the end of the day. High school students have so many hurdles to jump while maintaining behavior when their brains are on upgrade mode. 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Instead of simply reading or taking notes, students can use the supplies to organize information, share ideas, and visually demonstrate what they have learned. They were excited to see the new materials and especially enjoyed having colorful supplies available for their classroom activities.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the posters, markers, and sticky notes for collaborative activities where students work together to explore historical topics and share their thinking with the class. Sticky notes are especially useful for quick responses, brainstorming, and activities that get every student involved—even those who may be less comfortable speaking in front of the whole class. The posters and markers allow groups to turn their ideas into something they can proudly present and discuss with their classmates.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through world history, students will use these materials to create timelines, analyze historical events, compare civilizations, and complete group projects. Thank you for providing resources that help transform our classroom into an interactive learning environment where students can create, communicate, and engage with history!","fullyFundedDate":1784477260878,"projectUrl":"project/posters-markers-and-sticky-notes/10372805/","projectTitle":"Posters, Markers, and Sticky Notes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9722520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783538549212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722520"},{"teacherId":9722520,"projectId":10369284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Classroom Speaker\" project! The new speaker has made a noticeable difference in our classroom by making videos, historical speeches, documentaries, and other multimedia resources easier for every student to hear and enjoy. In social studies, being able to see and hear history helps students make stronger connections to the people, places, and events we are learning about.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited when we began using the speaker and immediately noticed the improvement in sound quality. It has been especially helpful during educational videos and activities that incorporate audio, because students throughout the room can hear clearly without struggling to follow along. This has helped students stay focused and has made multimedia lessons feel much more engaging and immersive.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using the speaker throughout the year as we explore world history through primary sources, historical footage, music, speeches, and educational videos. Thank you for giving my students another way to experience history beyond the textbook and for helping make our classroom lessons more engaging and memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1783649398931,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-speaker/10369284/","projectTitle":"Classroom Speaker","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9722520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783538549212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722520"},{"teacherId":9722520,"projectId":10365670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Speaker and Wall Charger\" project! These technology resources have made an immediate difference in how my students experience our social studies lessons. The new speaker allows everyone in the classroom to clearly hear educational videos, historical speeches, music, and other multimedia resources. Instead of struggling to hear audio from a computer, students can now stay focused and fully participate in lessons that use sound to bring history to life.\r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoy the speaker when we watch short historical clips or use multimedia as part of a lesson. Students who learn particularly well through audio and visual resources have benefited from being able to hear content clearly from anywhere in the room. The wall charger has also helped keep our classroom technology powered and ready to use, reducing interruptions and allowing us to spend more time learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue exploring world history, we will use this technology to hear voices from the past, explore different cultures, watch historical footage, and engage with educational media. Thank you for providing technology that makes our lessons more accessible, engaging, and memorable for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1783481796206,"projectUrl":"project/speaker-and-wall-charger/10365670/","projectTitle":"Speaker and Wall Charger","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9722520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783538549212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722520"},{"teacherId":9722520,"projectId":10345997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Paper, Rulers, Scissors, and Glue!\" project! These supplies may seem simple, but they have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students now have the materials they need readily available for interactive activities, projects, and everyday assignments. They were excited to see our classroom restocked and especially appreciated knowing that they could participate without worrying about bringing supplies from home.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these materials to make our social studies lessons more hands-on. Students can create timelines, organize historical information, work with maps, and complete creative activities that help bring the past to life. Having scissors, glue, rulers, and plenty of paper available means every student can participate fully. It also allows me to incorporate more collaborative and creative activities into lessons rather than relying solely on worksheets or digital assignments.\r\n\r\nAs we continue exploring world history, students will use these supplies for upcoming maps, timelines, vocabulary activities, and historical projects. Your generosity has given us the everyday tools that make these learning experiences possible. Thank you for helping my students create, collaborate, and engage with history in meaningful ways!","fullyFundedDate":1783343239580,"projectUrl":"project/paper-rulers-scissors-and-glue/10345997/","projectTitle":"Paper, Rulers, Scissors, and Glue!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9722520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783538549212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722520"},{"teacherId":9722520,"projectId":10387916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Calm, Relaxing Classroom\" project! These new resources have helped make our classroom a more comfortable, welcoming place for students to learn each day. The classroom decorations have created a warmer environment, while the other materials give students opportunities to stay engaged, focused, and organized throughout our lessons. Students were excited to see the new additions to our room and immediately noticed how much more inviting the space felt.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been seeing students settle into the classroom and feel like it is a space that belongs to them. Whether they are using earbuds to focus on an individual assignment, working together with markers and classroom materials, or taking a mental break with a brain teaser, these resources provide different ways for students to feel comfortable and successful. Those small moments can make a big difference in helping students feel ready to participate and learn.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, students will use these materials during our social studies lessons, collaborative activities, independent work, and projects. Your generosity has helped us build a classroom environment that supports both academic learning and students' social-emotional needs. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they can feel welcome, supported, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1785169617929,"projectUrl":"project/calm-relaxing-classroom/10387916/","projectTitle":"Calm, Relaxing Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9722520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783538549212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722520"},{"teacherId":8149204,"projectId":10056428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our DonorsChoose math project! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging math resources that have transformed our classroom into a more interactive, hands-on learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they first saw the new materials was unforgettable. They couldn't wait to explore and begin using them during our math lessons. Many students immediately started collaborating with classmates, solving problems together, and eagerly participating in activities that made learning both fun and meaningful. It was inspiring to see students who are often hesitant in math become more confident and willing to take on new challenges.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using the new resources during our small-group instruction, math centers, and independent practice. One memorable moment occurred during a collaborative problem-solving activity when students worked together to explain their mathematical thinking using the new materials. Their conversations became richer, they supported one another's learning, and several students proudly shared multiple strategies for solving the same problem. Watching their confidence and enthusiasm grow reminded me how powerful the right classroom resources can be.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these materials will play an important role in helping students strengthen their number sense, problem-solving, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning. Our next steps include applying these skills to real-world math challenges, cooperative learning projects, and differentiated activities that meet the needs of every learner. These resources will continue to support meaningful learning experiences that help students build both academic skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your support has provided opportunities that will benefit them every day, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1779435656474,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-fun-with-hands-on-learning/10056428/","projectTitle":"Making Math Fun With Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Satorre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8149204_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701185163954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8149204"},{"teacherId":9722520,"projectId":10085589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful difference for my students by providing essential tools that bring our lessons to life. The earbuds have transformed our learning environment by allowing students to engage more deeply with digital content and focus on their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to use the new earbuds right away. They have been especially helpful during independent work, online lessons, and listening activities. With their own set of earbuds, students can concentrate without distractions, follow along with instructional videos, and participate in interactive programs at their own pace. This has made learning more personalized and enjoyable for everyone.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our studies, the earbuds are helping students build important skills through focused listening, independent practice, and technology-based learning. 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