{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pinecrest Academy Cadence - Middle/High","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6770837,"projectId":9998869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project to bring a 3D printer into our classroom. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students has made a meaningful difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students now have access to technology that many of them have never experienced before. A 3D printer is more than just a cool piece of equipment—it is a powerful learning tool that allows students to turn their ideas into real, tangible objects. For many of our students, learning becomes much more meaningful when they can see, design, and physically create something with their own hands. Thanks to you, that type of hands-on learning is now possible.\r\n\r\nThis 3D printer will allow our students to explore creativity, engineering, design thinking, and problem-solving in ways that traditional lessons simply cannot provide. Instead of only reading about how things work, students can design their own models, test their ideas, and improve their creations through trial and error. This process teaches perseverance, innovation, and critical thinking—skills that are incredibly valuable both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students are already excited about the possibilities. They are eager to learn how 3D design works and to see their digital creations come to life. From creating models for science and math lessons to designing practical items and artistic creations, the opportunities for learning are endless. The excitement in the classroom when students realize they can actually build something they imagined is truly incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping expose our students to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) opportunities that will prepare them for the future. Technology is constantly evolving, and giving students early access to tools like a 3D printer helps them develop confidence and curiosity about the world of innovation and design. Experiences like this can inspire students to explore careers in engineering, architecture, design, manufacturing, and many other fields.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic benefits, your donation also sends an important message to our students—that there are people who believe in them and care about their education. Many of our students may never meet you in person, but they will absolutely feel the impact of your generosity every time they use the 3D printer to bring an idea to life. Knowing that someone supported their learning helps build motivation, pride, and a sense of possibility.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create opportunities that our classroom would not otherwise have access to, and it allows us to provide engaging, modern learning experiences that spark curiosity and imagination. We are so excited to begin incorporating this technology into our lessons and to watch our students grow as creators, problem solvers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom, thank you again for believing in our students and supporting their education. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on their learning experiences for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768161508798,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-3d-printing/9998869/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6770837"},{"teacherId":4799479,"projectId":9900575,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your generous donations to our LEGO club. We have organized our legos and have been building all kinds of creations.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we can start right when club begins because our legos are neatly organized in such a way that everyone can find what they need to build their creations!\r\n\r\nLEGO Club has been so valuable to our students by keeping them engaged while minds are learning and growing! I have been fascinated by their builds, and this is all possible because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1763590864895,"projectUrl":"project/hot-mess-bricks/9900575/","projectTitle":"Hot Mess Bricks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4799479_orig.png?crop=451,451,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727287895436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cadencelegoclub"},{"teacherId":9455771,"projectId":9989073,"letterContent":"Our students have had a blast learning and experimenting with new materials and concepts. We were able to try out unique mediums such as printmaking and explore art movements such as pointillism. Since I teach all grades of high school, freshmen to seniors were able to explore and experiment with this opportunity and for that, we are extremely grateful. Opportunities such as these are not easy to come by so, to have the chance to provide for students, that vary within all abilities, is a beautiful gift granted by the community.","fullyFundedDate":1768708482521,"projectUrl":"project/exploration-and-experimentation-through/9989073/","projectTitle":"Exploration and Experimentation through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ureño","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9455771_orig.jpg?crop=2090,2090,x598,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708373970700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9455771"},{"teacherId":9130670,"projectId":9989078,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of \"Fueling Focus and Teamwork: Afterschool Snacks for Our Esports Athletes.\" Your donation directly impacts our students by ensuring they have nutritious snacks after school, helping them stay energized, focused, and ready to collaborate during practices and competitions. Because of you, our esports athletes can concentrate on strategy, communication, and skill development without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nBeyond nutrition, your support reinforces a sense of belonging and teamwork within our esports program. Sharing snacks creates a welcoming environment where students connect, support one another, and build the soft skills that esports uniquely fosters—leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' success and for helping us create a space where they can thrive both academically and competitively.","fullyFundedDate":1768052283264,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-and-teamwork-afterschool/9989078/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus and Teamwork: Afterschool Snacks for Our Esports Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Meara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130670_orig.jpg?crop=1945,1945,x413,y1159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707320233078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130670"},{"teacherId":8173884,"projectId":9250865,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, reading in my classroom has become more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all students. The new texts introduced skills such as close reading, annotation, character analysis, and thematic interpretation, while also encouraging students to make connections across cultures and time periods. Students learned how to compare original language with modern translation, analyze authorial choices, and support their thinking with evidence from the text.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is active and collaborative. Students read aloud, perform scenes, annotate passages, and discuss big ideas in small groups. With Macbeth: No Fear Shakespeare, students were able to confidently engage with Shakespeare's language without feeling overwhelmed. The side-by-side modern translation allowed them to focus on understanding character motivation, symbolism, and themes like ambition and moral choice rather than getting stuck on unfamiliar vocabulary.\r\n\r\nIn World Mythology, students especially enjoyed having access to a wide range of global myths. Several students gravitated toward stories connected to their own cultural backgrounds, while others discovered new traditions they had never encountered before. These books sparked thoughtful research questions, creative projects, and rich discussions about how different cultures explain human behavior and the world around them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not just reading texts—they are analyzing, questioning, and connecting with stories in ways that deepen their understanding and appreciation of literature.","fullyFundedDate":1745328122030,"projectUrl":"project/words-witches-and-world-myths/9250865/","projectTitle":"Words, Witches, and World Myths!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173884_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768600695727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173884"},{"teacherId":8173884,"projectId":7980397,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students were able to learn in a classroom environment that truly supported their academic and social-emotional needs. When the new materials arrived, students were immediately excited—especially about the bookshelves and fidget chair bands. Several students volunteered to help organize the shelves, proudly sorting books and recommending titles to classmates. That moment captured exactly what this project made possible: ownership, collaboration, and pride in our shared learning space.\r\n\r\nWe used the sticky chart paper and class set of markers during collaborative lessons where students brainstormed ideas, mapped arguments, and shared their thinking with peers. Students who are typically hesitant to participate felt more comfortable contributing when working together visually. The prong folders helped students keep their work organized across multiple steps of the assignment, and the fluorescent light covers created a noticeably calmer atmosphere, helping students stay focused and engaged—especially those sensitive to bright lighting.\r\n\r\nWith these resources in place, students are better prepared to work independently, support one another, and take responsibility for their learning. Your generosity gave donors a meaningful presence in our classroom, and your support has had a lasting impact on both our daily instruction and classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1699108820784,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-spaces-provide-essen/7980397/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning Spaces: Provide Essential Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173884_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768600695727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173884"},{"teacherId":8173884,"projectId":5985408,"letterContent":"These resources enhanced student engagement, collaboration, and organization in a classroom where academic competition and teamwork motivated learning. The Kagan MegaTimer supported time-management skills during reading analysis and discussions aligned to Nevada ELA standards.\r\n\r\nIndividual classroom supplies reduced the need to share materials while keeping students organized and focused. Highlighters were used to analyze rhetorical devices and annotate key writing components such as thesis statements, evidence, and commentary. Reward stickers reinforced social-emotional growth by recognizing effort, collaboration, and positive behavior, strengthening an already strong sense of classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1646773783914,"projectUrl":"project/reading-analysis-matters/5985408/","projectTitle":"Reading Analysis Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173884_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768600695727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173884"},{"teacherId":9130670,"projectId":9758068,"letterContent":"On December 12, 2025, Pinecrest Cadence hosted Granger Girls, a one-day STEM enrichment camp designed to inspire curiosity and confidence in technology among young learners. Thirteen fifth-grade girls participated in a hands-on experience that blended creativity, problem-solving, and foundational computer science skills within an engaging Harry Potter–themed framework.\r\n\r\nThroughout the camp, students were introduced to the Command Line Interface, explored pixel art as a form of digital expression, and learned how artificial intelligence is shaping the world around them. They also experienced the design process through 3D printing and applied computational thinking by creating binary bracelets that encoded their initials. Interactive Harry Potter trivia reinforced collaboration and critical thinking while keeping the atmosphere fun and accessible.\r\n\r\nGranger Girls successfully created a welcoming, confidence-building environment where students could explore STEM concepts without intimidation. By connecting technical skills to creativity and storytelling, the camp helped demystify technology and encouraged participants to see themselves as capable problem solvers and future innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1763666413260,"projectUrl":"project/granger-girls-meet-crimson-knights/9758068/","projectTitle":"Granger Girls Meet Crimson Knights","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Meara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130670_orig.jpg?crop=1945,1945,x413,y1159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707320233078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130670"},{"teacherId":9722520,"projectId":8728310,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation of a globe and dry-erase boards, my students now have hands-on tools that make geography and social studies concepts more concrete and engaging. The globe allows students to explore the world in three dimensions, helping them better understand location, distance, and global connections. Dry-erase boards support active learning by giving students a way to quickly respond to questions, practice skills, and show their thinking in real time.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about being able to physically interact with the globe and use the dry-erase boards during lessons. Spinning the globe, locating countries, and tracing routes makes learning feel more real and memorable. The dry-erase boards add energy to the classroom, as students enjoy writing, drawing, and immediately sharing answers during reviews, discussions, and quick checks for understanding.\r\n\r\nThese materials have been particularly beneficial for students who learn best through movement and hands-on activities. Visual and kinesthetic learners, as well as students who may hesitate to speak up, feel more confident showing their understanding on dry-erase boards. The globe has also sparked curiosity among students who are especially interested in world events and cultures, encouraging questions, discussion, and deeper engagement with the content.","fullyFundedDate":1725325825706,"projectUrl":"project/world-history/8728310/","projectTitle":"World History","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=1725151485237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722520"},{"teacherId":9722520,"projectId":9110270,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of headphones, my students are now able to engage more deeply with digital learning tools in the classroom. Headphones allow students to watch instructional videos, listen to primary source recordings, and complete interactive activities without distractions. This technology supports independent learning, helps students work at their own pace, and makes digital content more accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is having their own dedicated audio space. They can fully focus on videos, simulations, and review activities without background noise, which makes learning feel more personalized and immersive. Students especially enjoy using headphones during review games, virtual map explorations, and short documentary clips that bring historical topics to life.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have been especially impactful for students who benefit from reduced distractions or audio support. English learners, students with attention challenges, and those who prefer auditory learning have shown increased focus and confidence. Having headphones empowers these students to engage more independently and meaningfully with classroom technology, helping them feel successful and included.","fullyFundedDate":1740076859753,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-students/9110270/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Students","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=1725151485237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722520"},{"teacherId":9722520,"projectId":8729747,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a lamination machine that allows me to create durable, reusable learning materials for students. I can laminate maps, graphic organizers, timelines, and interactive activities that students use repeatedly throughout the year. This helps students learn more effectively by supporting hands-on practice, collaboration, and visual learning—especially in social studies, where interacting with materials strengthens understanding.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is that activities now feel more interactive and \"official.\" Laminated materials can be written on with dry-erase markers, reused, and handled without fear of damage. Students enjoy using these tools for map labeling, station rotations, and review games, which makes learning feel more engaging and less like traditional worksheets.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from this technology, particularly those who need extra structure or prefer hands-on learning. Being able to practice, erase, and try again builds confidence and reduces anxiety about making mistakes. Students who are typically hesitant to participate are now more willing to engage, knowing they can learn through trial, discussion, and repeated practice.","fullyFundedDate":1734967032029,"projectUrl":"project/new-lamination-machine/8729747/","projectTitle":"New Lamination Machine","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=1725151485237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722520"},{"teacherId":9130670,"projectId":9331881,"letterContent":"My cybersecurity students are working towards certifications in networking this year. We are able to complete both a networking curriculum while maintaining an emphasis on security by participating the NCL or National Cyber League events this fall. Our computers and furnishings like mouse pads and monitors are very helpful for the class to collaborate and work independently towards various cyber security and networking goals. 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