{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pinecrest Glades Academy","outOfStateSupporters":10.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5605788,"projectId":10286039,"letterContent":"My students are passionate, creative, and eager to learn through music. They come to class excited to explore instruments, collaborate with classmates, and express themselves through music. I love seeing their confidence grow as they develop new skills and discover the joy of making music together.\r\n\r\nThe resources from this project are helping create a more organized, engaging, and effective learning environment. Pencils and erasers are used every day for music notation, theory activities, written reflections, and classroom assignments. Pencil dispensers make it easier for students to independently access the supplies they need while keeping our classroom organized.","fullyFundedDate":1778696030589,"projectUrl":"project/keep-music-classroom-organized/10286039/","projectTitle":"Keep Music Classroom Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605788_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597336104474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mileidy-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":10526736,"projectId":10326806,"letterContent":"Having these carts has really helped my students and myself stay organized and keep all of our materials in a way that we can access them when needed. All of the work and supplemental resources are easy for the students to see and reach. Students know exactly where things are at and how to keep their work in an orderly fashion. \r\n\r\nAnother way they are being used is through our incentive class store. This cart is being used for different prizes to keep students motivated and engaged. Students redeem tickets and purchase items from the store. The carts keep all of their prizes organized and in a place that is visible for them as a reminder of what their expectations are in class. \r\n\r\nThese carts have really helped so much to make the classroom functional for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1781101973843,"projectUrl":"project/drawer-carts/10326806/","projectTitle":"Drawer Carts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diego","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10526736"},{"teacherId":3819494,"projectId":10477500,"letterContent":"Your generosity is making a difference in our classroom! Students are using the new resources to think like engineers and scientists. They worked in teams to collect data and improve their ideas based on their discoveries. Their collaboration was an incredible STEM moment!\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue our investigation and analyze their results, discuss what worked and what didn't, and use evidence to gain understanding. They are learning that in STEM, mistakes aren't failures—they are opportunities to learn, redesign, and try again.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping spark big ideas and bright futures! Your support is giving students the tools and experiences they need!","fullyFundedDate":1787141671985,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sparks-big-ideas-bright-futures/10477500/","projectTitle":"STEM Sparks: Big Ideas, Bright Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3819494_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732214120607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wdavila"},{"teacherId":5605788,"projectId":9983186,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our music classroom has become a more inclusive, creative, and student-centered learning environment. Students now use the headphones and splitters while working on Quaver Music, where they practice rhythms, compose original pieces, and explore musical concepts at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have made a tremendous difference in maintaining a calm and focused classroom. Each student can listen closely to their own work without distractions, which helps them stay engaged and confident. The splitters have also encouraged collaboration—students can easily share their compositions with a partner, listen together, and give each other feedback without disrupting others.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful impacts has been the addition of a left-handed electric guitar. A student who previously struggled to fully participate now has an instrument that fits their needs. This has boosted their confidence, increased their participation, and allowed them to feel truly included in our music community. Seeing this student actively engage and succeed has been incredibly rewarding for everyone in the class.\r\n\r\nThe new music note materials and written resources have also ensured that all students—especially those who may not have access to supplies at home—can fully participate in lessons. This has helped create a more equitable learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nOverall, these resources have transformed our classroom into a space where every student can learn, create, collaborate, and feel included. Your support has not only enhanced their musical skills but also strengthened their confidence, creativity, and sense of belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1768448230554,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-on/9983186/","projectTitle":"Headphones On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605788_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597336104474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mileidy-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":9011195,"projectId":9873612,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping our middle school art class purchase Prismacolor colored pencils. Your donation made it possible for students to work with high-quality materials while creating beautiful agamographs, a project that combines art and optical illusion. As students carefully blended colors and layered shading, they discovered how their images could transform depending on the viewing angle. The vibrant pigments and smooth blending of the pencils allowed students to achieve effects that would not have been possible with lower-quality materials, and they took great pride in seeing their ideas come to life. The excitement in the classroom was wonderful to see as students experimented with color choices, shared techniques, and encouraged one another throughout the process. The finished agamographs are colorful, creative, and a true reflection of our students' effort and imagination.","fullyFundedDate":1765986871204,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world/9873612/","projectTitle":"Color our World!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeans"},{"teacherId":10088851,"projectId":9517358,"letterContent":"I think it's pretty well known that being a teacher is a hard job. It's one of those generally accepted facts. Even knowing this universally acknowledged information it doesn't even begin to describe the level of rigor Educators are faced with on a daily basis. Long days, an audience that isn't so receptive, meetings-- and that's just during the workday. When the students leave and your things are packed and it's time to go home... the work doesn't stop! Who knew?! (Not me). Grading, planning, communicating with parents, sourcing supplies for that lab I really want to try this week.... it's a lot. It can feel overwhelming. It can feel endless. And then it's Monday morning and we have to start all over again. I got to learn this first hand the last few months as a first year Science teacher. As a matter of fact, I was supposed to have this letter submitted a few days ago! Apologies for the delay, I'm still catching up!\r\n\r\nI say all this not to complain or vent, although thank you for reading. The reason I'm sharing this with you Dearest Donors is because your contributions made my first few months survivable. I am writing this letter full of gratitude and I only wish there was a way I could personally thank you for your help. \r\n\r\nThanks to your donations the students have access to class sets of laminated periodic tables and reference formula sheets even reusable worksheets-- so I can cut back on paper waste. I've been able to decorate the room a little and make it feel more homey. I can work more efficiently with the organization supplies provided and my students don't have an excuse to miss assignments or forget important dates with the giant wall calendar someone so graciously contributed. \r\n\r\nThank you. Thank you. Thank you. \r\n\r\nYour helped take a little off my plate even when I hadn't realized it was full and I will always be grateful for the support you showed me and in turn the support you've provided my students. \r\n\r\nWishing you all a wonderful rest of the year. Now back to work ; )","fullyFundedDate":1754188761780,"projectUrl":"project/new-science-teacher-starter-pack/9517358/","projectTitle":"New Science Teacher Starter Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Barrios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10088851_orig.jpg?crop=3648,3648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754184100292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10088851"},{"teacherId":5605788,"projectId":9783791,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our music classroom has become more organized, efficient, and welcoming for every student! The new storage bookshelf has made a huge difference in keeping our students' recorders and music notebooks safe and neatly arranged by homeroom class. Students now know exactly where to find their materials, which means less time searching and more time making music together. They take great pride in returning their instruments to the correct place. It's been wonderful to see their sense of responsibility grow. Thank you for believing in the power of music education and for helping make our classroom a place where every student can learn, create, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1759877031405,"projectUrl":"project/keep-recorders-safe/9783791/","projectTitle":"Keep Recorders Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605788_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597336104474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mileidy-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":5605788,"projectId":9682018,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our music classroom has become a more engaging, organized, and inspiring space for students to learn and create! \r\n\r\nThe guitar stand keeps our classroom safe and organized, while the additional recorders ensure that every student can participate fully during lessons. The recorder neckstraps have made playing much more comfortable and accessible for our younger learners.\r\n\r\nThe music notebooks have quickly become a favorite students use them to take notes, practice rhythms, and jot down their musical ideas. And thanks to the chair pockets, materials are now neatly stored and easy to access, helping students take greater responsibility for their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757546458034,"projectUrl":"project/every-note-counts/9682018/","projectTitle":"“Every Note Counts\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605788_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597336104474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mileidy-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":9174137,"projectId":9195008,"letterContent":"Me and my students were incredibly excited to receive the new cymbals and stands for our drums sets . As soon as they were installed, students immediately noticed the difference in both sound quality and stability of the cymbals. The upgraded stands allowed for proper height and angle adjustments, which helped students maintain correct posture and stick control. \r\nDuring a lesson on different drumming styles, with the new cymbals, students could clearly hear and feel the contrast between rock crash accents, jazz ride patterns, and Latin rhythmic textures. The improved response and tone gave them the opportunity to explore dynamics and articulation in ways they couldn't before.\r\nThe next steps for our students include incorporating these new cymbals into ensemble performances. They are currently preparing pieces that require transitions between genres, and the additional cymbal options allow them to perform authentically and with greater musicality. Thanks to your support, our drum students are developing stronger technique, and these new materials has been very important for the students to find a better sound. Thank you so much for the constant support to our program and to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1743792560935,"projectUrl":"project/new-drums-accessories/9195008/","projectTitle":"New Drums Accessories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174137_orig.jpg?crop=1692,1693,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701911527604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9174137"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_109479","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":870,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":89.6,"schoolId":109479,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pinecrest Glades Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pinecrest Glades Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/miami-dade-county-public-schools/pinecrest-glades-academy/109479"}