{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pinecrest Academy - Inspirada","outOfStateSupporters":19.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9347266,"projectId":10231752,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become a more organized, welcoming, and engaging space for students to learn and grow! My students were so excited to see the new additions to our classroom, especially the neon sign and shelving that helped make our space feel more inviting and personalized. The magnetic file holders have helped create a more consistent routine for turning in assignments and accessing materials, while the markers and whiteboard cleaner allow us to continue using our boards for interactive lessons, brainstorming, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe new bookshelf and corner shelves have made a wonderful difference in keeping our classroom materials organized and accessible. Students are becoming more independent in finding what they need, taking responsibility for their materials, and maintaining a space they can feel proud of. These improvements may seem small, but they make a meaningful difference in our daily routines and allow us to spend more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students will use these resources during reading activities, writing assignments, group discussions, and collaborative projects. My goal is to continue building a classroom where students feel comfortable sharing ideas, taking academic risks, and developing confidence in themselves as learners. 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These may seem like simple materials, but to our students, they are opportunities to create, explore, work together, and have fun while learning.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they first saw the new materials was priceless! Students immediately wanted to build with the magnet tiles, try out the games, and get creative with the paints. I especially love watching students work together, share ideas, problem-solve, and encourage one another as they use these new resources. The organizational pouches have also helped us keep everything accessible and ready to go, which means more time for learning and creating.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where they can be curious, creative, and connected.","fullyFundedDate":1788629969566,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-learning-life-skills-through/10582664/","projectTitle":"Let’s Play! Learning Life Skills Through Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kobrin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp777894_orig.png?crop=821,821,x6,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721843068908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-marrero"},{"teacherId":3945764,"projectId":10051165,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing our kindergarten math centers to life! Every day, my students rotate through small groups with the new materials, counting bears, number puzzles, and ten-frame games. One of my favorite moments came during our first week, when a small group was building numbers with the ten-frame mats. A student who usually hesitates to share paused, looked up with a huge grin, and announced, \"Look, I made 8 and it has 2 empty spots!\" Without any prompting, his partner added, \"So 8 plus 2 makes 10!\" They were discovering number relationships on their own, and they were so proud.\r\n\r\nWhen I first unveiled the materials, the room erupted with excitement. Students gasped, pointed, and asked, \"Are these for us?\" They couldn't wait to touch and explore everything. Since then, math time has become the part of the day they ask about first. Children who once felt unsure about numbers now cheer when it's time to rotate to their next center, and they're building confidence, teamwork, and a love of learning that I know will stay with them.\r\n\r\nNext, we're moving from counting to early addition and subtraction. Students will use the same hands-on tools to act out simple story problems and build number sentences, and I can't wait to watch them make those connections. Because of your generosity, my students have the tools they need to see math as something fun and within their reach. Thank you for investing in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1774383116612,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-magical-hands-on-centers-fo/10051165/","projectTitle":"Making Math Magical: Hands-On Centers for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3945764"},{"teacherId":4451094,"projectId":9998057,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the DonorsChoose resources that have made a meaningful difference in my classroom and for my students. The snacks have become a wonderful way to recognize students for their hard work, effort, and accomplishments. Recently, my Geography students participated in a Great Lakes Debate, and I was able to use the snacks as a reward for how well they prepared, collaborated, and participated. I also use the snacks as fun incentives after formative quizzes and other activities. Perhaps most importantly, they have allowed me to support students in a more personal way. When I discover that a student did not have breakfast and is hungry, I am able to provide a snack so that hunger does not become a barrier to learning.\r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies have also been incredibly useful throughout the school year. The reduced-effort desktop stapler is a small but valuable tool that makes everyday classroom tasks easier, while the magnetic whiteboard erasers are convenient and always within reach when I am teaching. The patriotic border trim has also added a fun touch to my Social Studies classroom and helps create an inviting learning environment. The Classpack of Crayola markers was especially needed, as my students and I were able to replace worn-out and missing markers that we rely on for group activities, projects, maps, presentations, and other hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped me create a classroom where students feel encouraged, supported, and prepared to participate. I am thankful to DonorsChoose and the Nevada Department of Education who made this possible. Their contributions go beyond simply providing classroom supplies—they help me recognize student accomplishments, meet students' immediate needs, and provide engaging learning experiences that make Social Studies more meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1768153029008,"projectUrl":"project/tools-snacks-and-support-for-student-s/9998057/","projectTitle":"Tools, Snacks, and Support for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Embrogno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4451094_orig.jpg?crop=553,554,x0,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630110030820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4451094"},{"teacherId":1649421,"projectId":10583773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Let Them Read\" project! Your generosity has helped bring incredibly important resources into our classroom. Middle school students are not always easy to sell on the importance of reading. Many walk into class already convinced that they \"don't like to read.\" However, having these new, engaging books available gives them a chance to discover that they might have just found the right book.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have more choices and opportunities to find a book that grabs their attention. There is nothing better than seeing a student get excited about a book, recommend it to a friend, or ask, \"Do you have the next one?\" Those small moments are how we begin building lifelong readers. Your donation didn't just put beautiful new books on our shelves; it also put books into students' hands and gave them a reason to read.","fullyFundedDate":1788650809468,"projectUrl":"project/let-them-read/10583773/","projectTitle":"Let Them READ!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1649421_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673320804774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskalahiki"},{"teacherId":10399982,"projectId":9998750,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful to our generous donors for supporting our classroom! When our new flexible seating and whiteboards arrived, the students were SO excited to see everything and immediately wanted to try out the new seating options. They loved having choices for where and how they learn, and it has already brought so much excitement and energy into our classroom.\r\nThese new materials will make such a meaningful difference in our students' everyday learning experiences. The flexible seating gives students opportunities to find a space where they feel comfortable and focused, while the new whiteboards make it easier for everyone to participate, practice, and share their thinking. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where students feel excited to learn and where their individual needs are supported. We truly appreciate your generosity and the difference you are making for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1768155920268,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-frenzy/9998750/","projectTitle":"First-Year Frenzy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baird","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399982_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788449610310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399982"},{"teacherId":7990140,"projectId":9997855,"letterContent":"This project had a meaningful impact on students receiving occupational therapy by providing sensory tools that supported self-regulation, attention, and participation throughout the school day. Students were able to use tools such as weighted animals, chewable sensory tools, and wiggle cushions to receive appropriate sensory input and practice strategies for managing their bodies and emotions. These supports helped students feel more comfortable, regulated, and ready to engage in learning.\r\n\r\nThe new sensory materials also gave students additional opportunities to identify and use strategies that worked best for their individual needs. When students were better regulated, they were able to attend to lessons, participate in classroom activities, and make progress toward their academic and therapy goals. I am incredibly grateful to the donors who made this project possible. Your generosity provided meaningful resources that helped students feel supported, successful, and ready to learn. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make their school days a little more manageable and enjoyable!","fullyFundedDate":1768153768224,"projectUrl":"project/regulated-school-day/9997855/","projectTitle":"Regulated School Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7990140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669139845859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7990140"},{"teacherId":7990140,"projectId":7979263,"letterContent":"This project had a positive impact on students receiving occupational therapy by providing engaging materials and games that supported the development of fine motor, handwriting, and social-emotional skills. Students were able to practice skills such as pencil control, handwriting, turn-taking, communication, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions in a fun and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThe new materials helped make OT sessions more motivating and meaningful for students. By incorporating games and hands-on activities into therapy, students were encouraged to participate, practice challenging skills, and celebrate their progress. These resources helped students build confidence while working toward their individual goals and developing skills they could use successfully in the classroom and with their peers. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1698853424999,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-skills-rock/7979263/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Skills Rock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7990140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669139845859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7990140"},{"teacherId":7990140,"projectId":9099017,"letterContent":"This project had a meaningful impact on students receiving occupational therapy by providing engaging, hands-on tools to strengthen executive functioning skills. The durable, reusable resources were used to support students in developing organization, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, task initiation, and time-management skills in practical and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nThe materials made OT sessions more interactive and individualized, allowing students to practice important skills through activities that were motivating and relevant to their everyday needs. Students were able to build greater independence, confidence, and awareness of strategies they could use to manage academic tasks, navigate challenges, and participate more successfully in school routines. Thank you so much for the donations!","fullyFundedDate":1745847064209,"projectUrl":"project/executive-functioning-learning-tools/9099017/","projectTitle":"Executive Functioning Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7990140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669139845859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7990140"},{"teacherId":3183049,"projectId":10002507,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing an iPad for my classroom! This resource has made a significant impact on my ability to provide engaging and effective instruction. I will use the iPad for direct instruction, displaying lesson materials, sharing examples, and supporting student learning during hands-on activities and challenges. Having a dedicated classroom device allows me to better organize and present information while creating a more interactive learning environment. Your generosity has helped ensure my students have a classroom where technology enhances curiosity, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1768419417597,"projectUrl":"project/tablet-for-the-teacher/10002507/","projectTitle":"Tablet for the Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3183049_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503724213514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-villanueva"},{"teacherId":9347322,"projectId":9998841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating supplies to my project! My students and I are so grateful for the supplies that were funded to the classroom! The items that were purchased helped me reward the kids with fun things to reward my kids for completing blended learning throughout the week, restock classroom supplies, build a well rounded library, and use the printer for fun crafts!\r\n\r\nMy students loved the fun things I picked out for blended learning incentives. The kids were so excited to be able to pick from squishes, 3D pet erasers, and resin animals for completing weekly blended learning goals. In December, I used printer to print pictures of the kids for a calendar parent gift. We also made the Christmas ornaments as a Fun Friday class activity.\r\n\r\nSome of the supplies purchased were to restocked basic classroom essentials. The students were thankful for white board erasers and felt tip pens. The bookcase, books, and bookends helped make the library more inviting and organized. The students love all the new chapter book sets! I can't forget to mention how much the students love the class job of clean up crew and fight over who gets to use the vacuum daily to clean the floors! :)","fullyFundedDate":1768191802893,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-classroom-fun-and-engaging/9998841/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Classroom Fun and Engaging","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. May","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347322_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699160140224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347322"},{"teacherId":6628468,"projectId":10009612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Animal Research Project! Because of your generosity, our first graders had the opportunity to explore, discover, and learn amazing facts about animals from around the world.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped our students become young researchers as they read books, gathered information, and shared what they learned with others. They were excited to ask questions and grow their love of learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make this meaningful experience possible. Your support has made a lasting difference in our classroom and for future students.","fullyFundedDate":1768257755524,"projectUrl":"project/animal-researchers/10009612/","projectTitle":"Animal Researchers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6628468_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635096067934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6628468"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_107614","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1198,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":12,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.4,"schoolId":107614,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pinecrest Academy - Inspirada on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pinecrest Academy - Inspirada","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/state-public-charter-school-authority/pinecrest-academy-of-nevada-inspirada-fall-2015-/107614"}