{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pineloch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3444441,"projectId":9608472,"letterContent":"The school project has positively impacted student motivation, increasing their desire, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning. The project successfully nurtured a genuine love for reading within my students. Through engaging activities and meaningful interactions with texts, students became more motivated, curious,. As a result of the project, my students have developed a deeper love and interest in reading. The project successfully nurtured a genuine love for reading within my students. Through engaging activities and meaningful interactions with texts, students became more motivated, curious, and enthusiastic about reading. As a result, they developed stronger reading habits, increased confidence, and a deeper appreciation for literature. Over the course of this project, I witnessed a remarkable transformation in my students' attitudes toward reading, ultimately cultivating a genuine and lasting love for literacy. From the very beginning, the project was designed to immerse students in meaningful, engaging, and student-centered reading experiences. By incorporating diverse texts, interactive activities, and opportunities for creative expression, the project created an environment where reading felt enjoyable, relevant, and accessible to all learners. As the weeks progressed, it became evident that students were not only improving their reading skills but also developing a newfound appreciation and enthusiasm for reading itself.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful components of the project was the integration of student choice. Allowing students to select texts based on their personal interests played a critical role in deepening their engagement. Whether they gravitated toward fiction, informational texts, poetry, or graphic novels, students felt empowered by the freedom to explore literature that appealed to them. This autonomy helped shift reading from a required academic task to an activity they genuinely looked forward to. Many students began requesting additional time to read, asking for book recommendations, and even discussing stories with their peers outside of structured lessons. These organic interactions were clear indicators of growing intrinsic motivation.\r\n\r\nAnother key factor in developing students' love for reading was the use of collaborative learning experiences. Literature discussions, partner reading, and small-group activities gave students opportunities to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn from one another. These discussions enriched comprehension while also building a sense of community around reading. As students listened to their peers' perspectives and interpretations, they began to recognize the deeper meaning and value within the texts. This collaborative atmosphere made reading feel more social, engaging, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe project also emphasized connecting texts to students' lives. By selecting reading materials that reflected their experiences, cultures, and curiosity about the world, students were able to see themselves and their interests represented in literature. This relevance strengthened their connection to what they read and encouraged them to explore new genres and topics. As students recognized the power of stories to inform, inspire, and entertain, their appreciation for reading continued to grow.\r\n\r\nAs a result of these intentional strategies, students showed noticeable improvement not only in their reading skills but also in their confidence as readers. They became more willing to take risks, ask questions, and explore challenging texts. More importantly, they developed positive reading habits that extended beyond the classroom. Many began reading independently at home, discussing books with their families, and showing pride in their reading accomplishments.\r\n\r\nOverall, the project was highly successful in fostering a deep and meaningful love for reading within my students. Through engagement, choice, collaboration, and relevance, students discovered that reading is not just an academic requirement but a lifelong skill and source of joy. The enthusiasm they developed will have lasting impacts on their academic growth and their personal relationship with literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1758209280661,"projectUrl":"project/mission-academic-excellence/9608472/","projectTitle":"Mission: Academic Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lovett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3444441_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755304861249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3444441"},{"teacherId":7333732,"projectId":9598410,"letterContent":"I will like to thank you so much for the educational materials . The pencil grip is so helpful with aiding the students to use the pencil tool better . The number tracing and letter tracing is wonderful for small group instruction it is soothing for students to write using sand and stencil cards as a visual aid for the ELL and ESE students. The positive stickers is a motivational incentive for good behavior. The students are encouraged and engaged with the social and emotional puzzles. They are learning with ease and love the erasers for the white boards. Thank you .","fullyFundedDate":1756515275434,"projectUrl":"project/panthers-on-the-prowl-for-success/9598410/","projectTitle":"Panthers on the Prowl for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Inger King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7333732_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595027689103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7333732"},{"teacherId":3444441,"projectId":9607946,"letterContent":"With this printer, my students will be able to see their work published in full color, create projects that reflect their creativity, and access learning materials that are clear, exciting, and easier to understand. From charts and reading passages to art projects and student-authored books, the color printer will give my students the opportunity to truly take pride in their work and feel motivated to achieve even more.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed what was once just an idea into a reality. You've given my students a tool that will support their academic growth and inspire their imagination every single day. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their success. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1756666441183,"projectUrl":"project/student-readers-are-future-leaders/9607946/","projectTitle":"Student Readers Are Future Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lovett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3444441_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755304861249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3444441"},{"teacherId":3194857,"projectId":9274267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! These items have already begun to make such an impact in our classroom. The colored copy paper has been used to send home colorful \"Welcome Letters\" and supply lists. The tactile letter tracing cards have provided excellent independent practice at centers. The feelings play dough mats have been a wonderful supplement to our themed week of read alouds discussing different feelings. Having the children make faces that look sad with the playdough. The headphones will be invaluable when we begin to use our district intervention program on the tablets so the students can focus on their own tablet and not get distracted by classroom noise. All the materials have been so helpful for our classroom. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1747158952607,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-yearnew-supplies/9274267/","projectTitle":"New School Year...New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Capobianco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3194857"},{"teacherId":9567918,"projectId":8997586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our classroom the tools we needed to stay organized, creative, and engaged! The new laminator has already made a huge difference—students love seeing their work \"officially\" preserved, and it's helping us create reusable learning games and visual aids. The game-show buzzers have brought a new level of excitement to review sessions; one memorable moment was during a math fact challenge where the whole class was cheering each other on, buzzing in when getting the correct answer.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, my students were amazed at the amount of supplies. The pencils, colorful erasers, and bright paper clips felt like treasures, and having a reliable electric sharpener and staplers has made all the difference. My students and I feel prepared and confident because of you.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using the laminator and dry-erase markers to make interactive centers. \r\n\r\nP.s. The magnets are keeping those posters that are created on demand, STUCK ON THE BOARD ! It's the best :D . Your generosity made everything easier, and gave my students opportunities to learn in more engaging ways. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1739889625341,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs-thanks-in-advance-for/8997586/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs - Thanks in Advance for Helping Ms. B","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Budwah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbudwah"},{"teacherId":9439971,"projectId":8548511,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution in opening our school store. The items purchased has elevated our behavior for the better and our scholars are grateful for these items. The smiles on our student faces every time they get to enter the store and shop is something our entire school family will always cherish. We are already organizing and thinking about how we will be making each month's shopping experience even better. We hope you continue to be a blessing to the youth and our community. We truly cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1723640748091,"projectUrl":"project/putting-our-best-paws-forward-at-pineloc/8548511/","projectTitle":"Putting our Best PAWS Forward at Pineloch!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apollon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9439971_orig.jpg?crop=369,369,x193,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722708743769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9439971"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46723","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":726,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":66,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.8,"schoolId":46723,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pineloch Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pineloch Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/orange-county-public-schools/pineloch-elementary-school/46723"}