{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pleasant Grove Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10054581,"projectId":9973341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3rd grade students at our Title I school in Alamance County. Because of your generosity, our class received a class set of Tornado by Betsy Byars, additional tornado books for small groups, and supplies for a hands-on tornado science experiment.\r\n\r\nReading Tornado together as a class has been incredibly meaningful. Students were highly engaged by the story of the dog and the storm, and they made strong connections between the book and real-life weather events. Having a class set allowed all students to participate, build confidence with chapter books, and engage in rich discussions.\r\n\r\nThe small-group tornado books helped support students at different reading levels, while the science experiment supplies made learning exciting and memorable. Creating tornado models helped students better understand how tornadoes form and connect science to reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students experienced engaging, hands-on learning they will not forget. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766939040719,"projectUrl":"project/tornado-books-and-science-for-3rd-grade/9973341/","projectTitle":"Tornado Books and Science for 3rd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shideler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749860049110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shideler"},{"teacherId":10179620,"projectId":9600927,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project Little Learners, Big Futures. My Academically Gifted Reading students have enjoyed the escape rooms, mysteries and virtual field trips that I was able to purchase from Teachers Pay Teachers with the gift cards. When they complete an assignment they like to guess what could be the next problem they will have to solve. The activities allow the students to apply their skills through engaging scenarios. They have to problem solve in order to find the solutions. These activities are a refreshing change from games on the computer, reading passages and worksheets with skills in isolation.\r\n My fifth grade students were successfully able to solve their way through different challenges in The Thanksgiving Turkey Talks. The classroom was filled with giggles and pencils moved quickly as students increased their knowledge and understanding of idioms based on the adventurous story of a turkey.\r\n I am looking forward to more fun with my students as I use my other purchases from Teachers Pay Teachers. Thank you again for helping me to purchase and utilize these great resources with my \"little learners\" as they prepare for their \"big futures\".","fullyFundedDate":1760397306514,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-futures/9600927/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179620"},{"teacherId":10054581,"projectId":9969191,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the headphones and storage bags for our 3rd-grade classroom! These tools have made a big difference in helping students stay focused, engaged, and organized during independent reading, digital lessons, and small-group activities.\r\n\r\nI'm especially thankful for the opportunity to provide equal learning access for all students. Every student now has the materials they need to fully participate, practice skills, and grow with confidence. Your support has truly made our classroom a more interactive and equitable learning environment — thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1766939990662,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-deserves-a-chance-to-focus/9969191/","projectTitle":"Every Student Deserves a Chance to Focus and Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shideler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749860049110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shideler"},{"teacherId":10054581,"projectId":9973591,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students began reading Amah Faraway right away and learning about Chinese New Year! We used our Smart Board to read together as a class, making it interactive and engaging for everyone. After reading, we had meaningful discussions connecting the story to North Carolina 3rd-grade standards.\r\n\r\nThis project is especially meaningful to me because I lived in Taiwan and experienced the culture firsthand, and it's so wonderful to get to share those experiences with my students. We aren't finished with the story yet — we will re-read it and use it as a jumping-off point for writing activities related to Taipei and Lunar New Year.\r\n\r\nWe are so excited to continue diving deeper into this learning! Your support is helping my students explore new cultures, strengthen their reading and writing skills, and celebrate diversity in our classroom. Thank you for making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1766977051067,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-taiwanese-culture-l/9973591/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Taiwanese Culture & Luna New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shideler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749860049110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shideler"},{"teacherId":10054581,"projectId":9972292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Charlotte's Web DonorsChoose project and providing a class set of books for my 3rd grade classroom. As a Title I school in North Carolina, opportunities like this truly make a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWe began reading the books right away, and the excitement has been incredible. Many of my students are experiencing their very first novel study, and they are absolutely loving it. Students are eager to read, participate in discussions, and share their thoughts about the story.\r\n\r\nTeaching a novel involves much more than simply reading the text. Through Charlotte's Web, students are learning important reading skills such as identifying characters, setting, and plot; describing character traits; making inferences; understanding themes; and supporting their thinking with evidence from the text. We are also building speaking and listening skills through thoughtful class discussions and written responses aligned to our reading standards.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive and engaging. I was especially excited to have an extra teacher copy, which allows me to project the book on the Smart Board using our smart camera so all students can follow along. This supports different learning styles and helps keep everyone actively engaged. We will continue using this approach throughout the entire book study. To further enhance the experience, I am using a book study project I purchased to deepen comprehension and help students master grade-level reading standards.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant readers are especially enjoying this experience. Having their own copy of the book has helped build confidence, and many are proud to be reading a full chapter book for the first time. Seeing their excitement and growth has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and investing in our students. Your generosity has made this rich learning experience possible and is helping foster a lasting love of reading in our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1766774346319,"projectUrl":"project/bring-charlottes-web-to-life-for-my-3rd/9972292/","projectTitle":"Bring Charlotte’s Web to Life for My 3rd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shideler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749860049110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shideler"},{"teacherId":10054581,"projectId":9881378,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Hands On Science! Your contributions make it possible for 3rd-grade students across ABSS to engage with science in ways that are exciting, interactive, and meaningful. Because of you, students are able to explore concepts hands-on, connecting what they learn in class to real-world experiences that deepen understanding and spark curiosity.\r\n\r\nYour support directly enhances the North Carolina 3rd-grade curriculum by providing tools, experiments, and activities that complement ABSS learning objectives. From observing plant growth to investigating simple machines, students get to experiment, ask questions, and discover science for themselves. This hands-on approach helps students retain knowledge, think critically, and gain confidence in their abilities as young scientists.\r\n\r\nEvery donation helps inspire a lifelong love of learning and lays the foundation for future problem-solvers, innovators, and scientists. Thanks to you, students not only learn science—they experience it, explore it, and imagine the possibilities it offers. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their education and your role in shaping the next generation of curious minds and critical thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1764684393506,"projectUrl":"project/aligned-and-engaged-hands-on-science-fo/9881378/","projectTitle":"Aligned and Engaged: Hands-On Science for 3rd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shideler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749860049110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shideler"},{"teacherId":10054581,"projectId":9536505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! When the new carpet arrived, my students were thrilled to have a cozy, inviting space to gather for lessons, read together, and collaborate on group activities. It has quickly become the heart of our classroom, where students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we can now hold circle time, storytime, and small-group discussions in a space that encourages connection and participation. The students love having a defined area to spread out their materials, share ideas, and work together on projects. Your support has truly transformed our classroom environment, making it welcoming, organized, and inspiring for every child. Thank you for helping us create a space where learning can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1762266344663,"projectUrl":"project/creating-community-from-the-ground-up/9536505/","projectTitle":"Creating Community From The Ground Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shideler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749860049110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shideler"},{"teacherId":10054581,"projectId":9684460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM project! When the STEM Bins and storage trolley arrived, my students were beyond excited. They couldn't wait to explore the hands-on materials, and it was amazing to see their curiosity and teamwork in action. We started with a building and design challenge, using the bins to experiment with engineering, problem-solving, and creative thinking.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have fallen in love with STEM activities. For our Christmas party, we even did a STEM challenge using fun, holiday-themed tasks, and the students were engaged, laughing, and collaborating while learning!\r\n\r\nThe STEM Bins also give us organized, accessible materials that allow students to rotate through activities, test ideas, and collaborate in small groups. These hands-on experiences make science and engineering concepts come alive while helping students develop critical thinking, creativity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using the STEM Bins to plan and conduct our own experiments, record observations, and solve real-world challenges, building skills that will stay with them far beyond the classroom. Your support has truly transformed how my students explore STEM — thank you for helping make learning interactive, fun, and inspiring for every child!","fullyFundedDate":1762266307702,"projectUrl":"project/stem-materials-to-help-kids-grow/9684460/","projectTitle":"STEM Materials to Help Kids Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shideler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749860049110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shideler"},{"teacherId":10036758,"projectId":9359359,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Pleasant Grove Elementary school community, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our outdoor classroom and school garden initiative. Your contribution of materials and resources means the world to us and will have a lasting impact on our students' learning experiences and connection to the natural world.\r\n\r\nWhile we are incredibly eager to get started, we want to let you know that there's been a slight delay due to scheduling and coordination with another group involved in the project. We're currently waiting on their part to move forward, but please rest assured that everything is still moving ahead—we're just taking a little longer than planned.\r\n\r\nWe are excited about what's to come and will keep you updated as soon as the next phase begins. In the meantime, thank you again for your generosity, and belief in this project. None of this would be possible without you!","fullyFundedDate":1748008583287,"projectUrl":"project/school-garden-and-stem-education/9359359/","projectTitle":"School Garden and STEM Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hosley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036758"},{"teacherId":10054581,"projectId":9431691,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of the Donors Choose Project in my classroom. This program has truly been a game-changer for my students' social-emotional learning and overall classroom culture.\r\n\r\nEach morning, during our Morning Meeting, my students dive into important topics such as empathy, responsibility, honesty, and leadership. The engaging stories and thoughtful discussions that are part of the \"My Little Spot\" curriculum have sparked meaningful conversations and helped students better understand themselves and others.\r\n\r\nI've seen a noticeable difference in student engagement, participation, and behavior. The curriculum not only captures their interest but also helps them apply these values in real-life situations—whether it's resolving conflicts, showing kindness, or taking responsibility for their actions.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the emotional growth, this program has had a positive impact on classroom management. With a shared understanding of core values, our classroom has become a more respectful, cooperative, and focused environment.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to bring this incredible resource into my classroom. Your support is truly making a difference—not just in academic learning, but in helping my students grow into thoughtful, compassionate leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1751373471821,"projectUrl":"project/our-social-emotional-learning-superpower/9431691/","projectTitle":"Our Social-Emotional Learning Superpowers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shideler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749860049110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shideler"},{"teacherId":10054581,"projectId":9409671,"letterContent":"Our classroom is bursting with excitement over the new books funded by your generous donation. The students' faces lit up as they explored the new titles and discovered stories they couldn't wait to read. These books are already inspiring a love of reading and creating a more engaged, enthusiastic learning environment. Thank you for showing our students that so many people care about their education and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nHaving a wide variety of books at different reading levels is crucial for my students' literacy development. The diverse characters, settings, and subjects in this new collection have given them a broader view of the world and empowered them to connect with stories in a meaningful way. Your kindness has made a tremendous impact on our reading skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nMany of the books will be used for research projects both in science and social studies. The donation has brought lessons to life and provided resources that will benefit students for years.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1750107782229,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-dreaming-with-your-eyes-open/9409671/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Dreaming With Your Eyes Open","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shideler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749860049110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shideler"},{"teacherId":10054581,"projectId":9429549,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing outdoor play to our classroom! The entire class is deeply grateful for the generous donation to the DonorsChoose project. Thanks to the donation, the students have amazing new sport equipment to use during outdoor time.\r\nThe impact has been incredible. \r\n\r\nThe students love being active on the playground after lunchtime and playing with their new sport equipment. Students are observed playing team sports and having skip rope competitions to see who to jump the most. It has been wonderful to see teamwork and problem-solving skills in action.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, this donation has truly enriched learning. Playing outside is essential for development, helping build gross motor skills, develop social skills, and engage in creative play. \r\n\r\nThe classroom lessons can be extended to the playground, allowing for more exploration of the world.\r\n\r\nThe donation has made a significant difference in the students' lives. 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