{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pleasant Hill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":6.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":575192,"projectId":9489943,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions to my project for a small group table and stools! The table and chairs are being used everyday for small group instruction, one on one assessing, and as a work area for the students. \r\n\r\nThe students were extremely pleased to see the table and chairs in the classroom. There are 30 students in the classroom. We needed a narrow table that would fit into our already crowded classroom. The table is located in the ideal spot in the classroom. It gives me the opportunity to work with small groups and observe the rest of the class at the same time. \r\n\r\nCurrently the table is being used for small reading groups. After Thanksgiving the table and stools will also be used for math and language arts centers. We really appreciate your contributions. This set will me used for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1754404023495,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-together-learning-together/9489943/","projectTitle":"Sitting Together, Learning Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp575192_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534360801297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/575192"},{"teacherId":1037752,"projectId":9482082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our TK classroom. Your grant made it possible for us to create a true cozy corner—a safe, calm, and comforting space where our young learners can take a moment to breathe, reset, and feel supported. The materials you helped us purchase have already made such a positive difference. Our students are drawn to the soft seating, sensory tools, and soothing visuals, and it has quickly become a favorite spot for finding peace during their busy school day.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' well-being. At this age, helping children learn to manage big feelings is just as important as teaching letters and numbers, and your generosity has allowed us to do that with intention and care. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping us build a space where every child feels safe, supported, and loved.","fullyFundedDate":1754354084330,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-place-to-learn/9482082/","projectTitle":"A New Place to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joachim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1037752_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722553772916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1037752"},{"teacherId":9891108,"projectId":9461889,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for your donations to the Comfortable Seating in my 4th grade classroom. Sitting in a traditional classroom chair can be very uncomfortable and doesn't allow for any kinds of movement. I have all kinds of learners in my class and with the ability to gently move while still being at their desk has been a game changer for my students who need to move around a bit more than others. So much traditional classroom furniture is not made with every type of student in mind. \r\n\r\nMy goal is to create an environment where all my students have a space to grow, engage, and learn in the ways they need. Because of you and your donations, I am able to provide this to my class.","fullyFundedDate":1754460965731,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating/9461889/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minchington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891108_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x780,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753669468867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891108"},{"teacherId":2409983,"projectId":9657938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with new chapter books! We have already read our first title. Students were excited to open the book each day and see what new adventures and characters we'd encounter. We were able to learn about characters, setting, and plot. We are currently working on our second chapter book and loving every minute. \r\nAs we progress through the year students will be able to check out and take home these beginner chapter books and read them with their families. We'll be keeping track of how many chapter books we read this year, graphing and discussing our favorites. We're so excited to keep this love of reading going!\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759899238741,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books-to-spark-imagination/9657938/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books to Spark Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bohner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2409983_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473203409039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2409983"},{"teacherId":2409983,"projectId":9790014,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! We immediately put some of our new books to use, learning about bats and owls and understanding how they are similar and different. We also studied the life cycle of apples, from seed to fruit and will be comparing it to the life cycle of pumpkins soon. We were able to look at a variety of apples, undestand how they've changed over the years, and of course our favorite part, tasting and selecting our favorites! Having these books and materials helped engage our class in this new curriculum. \r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative of your continued support of our classroom! Thank you so much for helping bring excitement into our science lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1759899238322,"projectUrl":"project/reading-about-science/9790014/","projectTitle":"Reading About Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bohner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2409983_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473203409039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2409983"},{"teacherId":7634436,"projectId":9380310,"letterContent":"Our new audiobook CDs have quickly become one of the most loved parts of our classroom! Each day, my transitional kindergarten students rotate through the listening center, where they follow along with picture books as they listen to the stories being read aloud. It's been incredible to watch their engagement grow — they're learning how to track words on a page, recognize story patterns, and build stronger listening skills. The new materials have made this center come alive and added so much excitement to our daily literacy routines.\r\n\r\nWhen the resources first arrived, the students were beyond excited. For many of them, this was their very first experience using a listening center, and they couldn't wait to take turns setting up the CDs and following along with the narrators. They treat the materials with such care and pride, and it's clear how special it feels to have something new and just for them in our classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using these audiobooks to support our storytelling and comprehension lessons. Students will soon begin retelling their favorite parts of the stories through drawings and conversations, and we'll be using what they hear to deepen their understanding of story structure and language. These resources have truly helped bring stories to life for my young learners, sparking a love of books that I know will last well beyond this year.","fullyFundedDate":1752419630093,"projectUrl":"project/hit-play-on-storytime/9380310/","projectTitle":"Hit Play on Storytime!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7634436_orig.jpg?crop=1048,1048,x1038,y705&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722310320170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7634436"},{"teacherId":9703546,"projectId":9149361,"letterContent":"The lab coats have been such a wonderful addition to our kindergarten classroom! Our young scientists absolutely love wearing them on Fun Fridays during science projects and on our science walks around campus. Putting on their lab coats helps the students feel like real scientists—ready to observe, discover, and experiment! It brings an extra spark of excitement and pride to our science time, and it's amazing to see how something so simple can make such a big difference in their engagement and enthusiasm for learning. Thank you for helping make science come alive for our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1742662103839,"projectUrl":"project/lab-coats-for-future-scientists-inspiri/9149361/","projectTitle":"Lab Coats for Future Scientists: Inspiring Curiosity in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9703546"},{"teacherId":9703546,"projectId":9383086,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our kindergarteners have developed stronger letter formation skills and improved spatial awareness through our Mat Man books and lessons!\r\n\r\nThe Mat Man series from Handwriting Without Tears has transformed how our young learners understand the building blocks of writing. Before introducing Mat Man, many students struggled to organize their drawings and letters on the page. Now, they can identify and use the \"big lines,\" \"little lines,\" \"big curves,\" and \"little curves\" that make up both letters and people.","fullyFundedDate":1752186413845,"projectUrl":"project/building-writing-skills-with-mat-man/9383086/","projectTitle":"Building Writing Skills with Mat Man!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9703546"},{"teacherId":12578,"projectId":9503377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the beautiful carpets! They are bright, beautiful, and inviting! My second graders are drawn to them and often choose to complete class work there. Having a set of clipboards handy makes it perfect for them. \r\n\r\nInitially I'd envisioned working with the entire class or small groups on the carpet. While I often gather all 30 students on the carpet to read them a story, I have found that we use the carpets continually throughout the day. For example, if I'm presenting a lesson on the big screen I often call students up so that they can see better and be closer to the front. Likewise, I can easily work with small groups of students.\r\n\r\nWe really appreciate your generosity and look forward to more learning this year on our beautiful carpet!","fullyFundedDate":1754404234132,"projectUrl":"project/no-space-no-problem/9503377/","projectTitle":"No Space? No Problem!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/12578"},{"teacherId":2409983,"projectId":9709545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support of our classroom! We are so grateful for your generosity. \r\n\r\nWe've already fallen in love with these new manipulatives. The magnets are making CVC words and games so much fun! The suction cup blocks are making our engineering energy go through the roof! At every opportunity students are building and designing new creations with them. \r\n\r\nThe hanging folders might not excite the students, however they've made my organizational heart flutter! Each student has their own files for work, data and assessments, and special projects. And don't even get me started on the new pencil sharpener! What a time saving game changer this has been for me! I honestly don't know how I lived without it! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758082150181,"projectUrl":"project/readers-ready/9709545/","projectTitle":"Readers Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bohner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2409983_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473203409039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2409983"},{"teacherId":2409983,"projectId":9414670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! We are having the best time using these new books and materials everyday in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThe books have been a huge engagement piece in daily lessons, specifically classroom citizenship and following rules. We've been able to create organizational systems with the labels. The pom poms are being used as incentives throughout the day, as students are \"filling their buckets\" with kind deeds and cooperative learning. Of course the googly eyes are bringing our art projects to life, as they've already been used on shape mice and dino-star student work.\r\n\r\nI'm sure there is more I'm forgetting, so I will close with another tremendous THANK YOU for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1754404233147,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics/9414670/","projectTitle":"Back to School Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bohner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2409983_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473203409039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2409983"},{"teacherId":259367,"projectId":9696748,"letterContent":"Thank you for the wonderful donation to our special education classroom. Your fabulous donation provided us with individual magnetic boards with letters. Students are able to use these boards during our phonics time. They can make words using spelling patterns. They are also able to put the letters in ABC order. All these skills are very important for our dyslexic learners. We were having to share supplies before this project. How amazing to get learning into each child's hands. Thank you for caring and supporting.","fullyFundedDate":1757706957844,"projectUrl":"project/making-words/9696748/","projectTitle":"Making Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp259367_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475538606248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-parks"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4143","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":646,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":21,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"23.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":93.6,"schoolId":4143,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pleasant Hill Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pleasant Hill Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/pleasant-hill-elementary-school/4143"}