{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Princeville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6712824,"projectId":9624360,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued generosity towards my classroom! I truly believe I would not have the classroom I have today without Donorschoose! I am so grateful to be working in a school that encourages Donorschoose and teaching in my classroom full of items that have been purchased through donors, is such a gift! This project was one I was really excited about! We recieved a class set of clipboards and the storage for them as well. Having the chance for every student to work comfortably on my rug with a clipboard has helped teaching and learning in my classroom tremendously! We spend a lot of time working together on the rug and my students love having their own clipboards!\r\nThanks again!!","fullyFundedDate":1757540553630,"projectUrl":"project/no-place-like-home/9624360/","projectTitle":"No Place Like Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6712824_orig.jpg?crop=1942,1942,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565989102515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-avocado"},{"teacherId":6712824,"projectId":9533399,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my cheerleaders! We were in desperate need for some \"official signage for our cheers and crowd engagement. In the past, we were hand-making our signs so they never looked as clean and polished as actual cheer signs that other teams are using. This project was something my cheerleaders were really excited about and eager for it to get funded. We were able to debut our signs and the crowd really loved them! These are durable, too, so I know my teams in the future will benefit from using them as well!","fullyFundedDate":1755715288901,"projectUrl":"project/go-phs/9533399/","projectTitle":"Go PHS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6712824_orig.jpg?crop=1942,1942,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565989102515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-avocado"},{"teacherId":8651518,"projectId":9651947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The new stools have completely transformed our group time. My students love having a comfortable and flexible space to gather for discussions, reading, and collaborative activities. \r\n\r\nI've already noticed how much more engaged and excited my students are to participate during small-group time. Your kindness has helped create a more welcoming and dynamic learning environment for every child.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your support and for believing in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1757540557050,"projectUrl":"project/group-it-up/9651947/","projectTitle":"Group it Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8651518_orig.jpg?crop=887,887,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661392915292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8651518"},{"teacherId":8696779,"projectId":9681026,"letterContent":"My students were beyond excited to receive new instruments. It has been a big bang! We are able to play as a class creating music, dancing, and singing. The students love listening to the cds to interact with beanbag and scarves. Their favorite songs for scarf dancing are popcorn and on top of spaghetti. Students are expanding their exploration and knowledge of fine arts. Students get to experiment with new instruments,sounds. And expand their vocabulary learning the instruments names. The laughter, rhythms, and beats created from this donation are music to my ears. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757540553439,"projectUrl":"project/magnificent-music/9681026/","projectTitle":"Magnificent Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8696779_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663295374856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8696779"},{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":9685189,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my kindergarten students are now experiencing the wonder of nature through hands-on sensory play! The materials from this project have opened up new opportunities for exploration, creativity, and learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nEvery day, my students dig, pour, scoop, and discover as they investigate natural materials like sand, soil, water, rocks, and leaves. These sensory experiences help them strengthen fine motor skills, develop language, and make scientific observations—all while having fun and learning through play.\r\n\r\nIt's been amazing to watch their excitement and curiosity grow as they explore textures, patterns, and natural changes right at their fingertips. Your support has created a calm, engaging space where my young learners can connect with nature, experiment, and grow. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning truly comes alive!","fullyFundedDate":1757540556145,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-nature-through-sensory-play/9685189/","projectTitle":"Exploring Nature Through Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756951363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6635215"},{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":9677901,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my kindergarten students are now discovering the wonders of STEM in hands-on, meaningful ways! The materials from this project have transformed our classroom into a place of exploration and curiosity. Through nature-inspired play, my students are experimenting, building, and problem-solving every day.\r\n\r\nThey're using magnifying glasses to observe the details of leaves and insects, creating structures with natural materials, and engaging in simple science experiments that help them see how the world works. These experiences are sparking conversations, questions, and connections that build a foundation for lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are developing curiosity, collaboration skills, and confidence as young scientists, engineers, and critical thinkers. You've helped create a classroom where learning feels like discovery—thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757540557380,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-stem-through-nature-and-play/9677901/","projectTitle":"Exploring STEM Through Nature and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756951363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6635215"},{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":9427089,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, my kindergarteners now have a cozy little spot where they can curl up with a book, feel safe, and let their love for reading grow. It's become one of the most special places in our classroom — a quiet corner filled with soft seats, warm light, and happy little readers.\r\n\r\nEach day, I see my students' faces light up when it's their turn in the cozy spot. Some grab their favorite picture books, while others just enjoy the peaceful space to look through pages and talk about the stories. Even my hesitant readers are starting to see themselves as \"real readers\" — all because they have a place that makes reading feel fun and inviting.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just give us a comfy corner — it created opportunities for confidence, calm, and connection. Thank you for helping my students build a love for books and a joy for learning that will keep growing all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1755715287897,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-spot-to-read-and-grow/9427089/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Spot to Read and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756951363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6635215"},{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":9531140,"letterContent":"Your support of this project will make a meaningful difference in my kindergarten classroom and beyond. As a teacher who uses both the Bookworms curriculum and Fundations, I'm committed to giving my students the strongest possible start in reading. This IMSE Orton-Gillingham training will deepen my understanding of how children learn to read and provide me with powerful, research-based strategies to reach every learner—including those who struggle the most.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, early literacy is everything. The skills and strategies I gain from this training will help me deliver explicit, multisensory instruction that builds phonemic awareness, decoding, and confidence in my young readers. These methods will also complement the literacy work we already do through Bookworms shared reading and Fundations phonics.\r\n\r\nYour generosity doesn't just impact one classroom—it creates a ripple effect for years to come. Each group of students I teach will benefit from the knowledge, tools, and structured literacy approach that this training provides. You're helping to ensure that every child in my care becomes a capable, confident reader ready to take on the world.","fullyFundedDate":1755715290038,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-reading-success-imse-orton-gi/9531140/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Reading Success: IMSE Orton-Gillingham Training for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756951363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6635215"},{"teacherId":9477954,"projectId":9194141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our new Jonti wooden sensory table! Our students are enjoying it so much. It helps calm the children and also teaches them how to share and collaborate.\r\n\r\nThe sensory table is currently filled with kinetic sand and sand toys. The students love to feel the sand by running it through their fingers and packing it down. They use the sand toys to mold the sand into different forms. This is very calming for them. They also learn how to collaborate by sharing the toys and sharing ideas on what to build and how to build it. \r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative of your generous donation! We would have not been able to afford this item without your help. We will take good care of the sand table and use it for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746719744644,"projectUrl":"project/increase-our-students-skills-with-a-new/9194141/","projectTitle":"Increase Our Students' Skills With a New Sensory Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9477954"},{"teacherId":6268532,"projectId":9681305,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support in providing sensory bin materials for our classroom. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have access to an engaging collection of items, including kinetic sand, shells, magnets, dinosaurs, construction tools, and space-themed materials. These additions have already begun transforming our learning environment, creating hands-on experiences that bring our reading curriculum to life in exciting and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nSensory play has always been a powerful learning tool for young children. When we combine it with literature, the impact grows even stronger. As students explore the sensory bins, they are not only strengthening fine motor skills and creativity but also deepening their comprehension and connection to the stories we read together. Each sensory bin aligns closely with our reading themes, allowing students to retell stories, act out scenes, and build vocabulary through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nFor example, when we read books about the ocean, the shells and kinetic sand become more than just objects—they become the setting for imaginative storytelling. Students build sandy shores, create seashell patterns, and use descriptive language to share what they see and feel. This sensory connection turns abstract words into concrete experiences, helping children fully understand the text.\r\n\r\nThe dinosaur-themed materials have also brought science and literacy together in powerful ways. After reading informational texts or storybooks about dinosaurs, students use the sensory bins to reenact events, sort dinosaur figures by type, and even build habitats. This encourages not only comprehension but also curiosity, critical thinking, and storytelling skills as they create their own narratives inspired by what they read.\r\n\r\nOur construction-themed bins allow students to dive into books about building, teamwork, and problem-solving. They use blocks, trucks, and tools to bring stories to life, practicing sequencing and recalling key details as they \"construct\" the events of the story in front of them. These moments of play become natural opportunities for collaborative learning, language development, and creative expression.\r\n\r\nMagnets and space materials have opened doors to entirely new learning experiences. After reading books about outer space or magnetic forces, students eagerly explore how magnets attract and repel or build imaginative space scenes filled with planets, rockets, and stars. These bins spark curiosity and connect scientific concepts with reading, allowing children to apply new vocabulary in authentic, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these sensory bins extends far beyond academics. They invite cooperation, communication, and problem-solving as students work together to explore, build, and tell stories. They also support social-emotional growth by creating a calming, engaging space where every child can participate in learning at their own level.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made all of this possible. Thank you for helping us create meaningful, playful learning experiences that bring reading to life for every child in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757540556723,"projectUrl":"project/observe-and-discover/9681305/","projectTitle":"Observe and Discover","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6268532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690834038892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-metz13"},{"teacherId":6268532,"projectId":9456942,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation of a large rug for our play area and headphones for our Chromebooks. Your thoughtful gift has truly transformed the learning experiences in our classroom by creating a warm, inviting space for play-based learning and giving students the tools they need to focus and succeed during technology-based lessons.\r\n\r\nThe new rug has completely changed the atmosphere in our play area. Before, students played and built on the hard floor, which was not always the most comfortable or welcoming environment. Now, the soft, colorful rug invites children to gather, explore, and create together. It provides a defined space where students can play with blocks, build with loose parts, or engage in imaginative play that supports language development, social skills, and problem-solving. The rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom—where laughter, creativity, and collaboration come alive every day.\r\n\r\nPlay is such an essential part of learning, and the rug allows students to immerse themselves in hands-on experiences that develop critical thinking, cooperation, and fine motor skills. Whether they are constructing towers, designing small worlds, or acting out stories, students now have a comfortable, engaging space where learning through play can flourish.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have made just as big of an impact in another area of our classroom. With the addition of quality headphones for our Chromebooks, students can now focus on digital learning activities without distraction. Before, the noise from multiple devices often made it challenging for students to concentrate. Now, each child can work independently on reading programs, math games, or research projects while maintaining a quiet and productive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThese headphones also support our literacy instruction in a powerful way. Many of our digital tools include read-aloud features, interactive phonics games, and listening comprehension activities. With headphones, students can fully engage in these experiences at their own pace, building confidence and skills in reading and language development.\r\n\r\nTogether, the rug and headphones have created a balance of play-based and technology-enhanced learning opportunities. In one part of the room, students are collaborating, building, and using their imaginations on the new rug. In another, children are immersed in digital lessons that strengthen academic skills. Both spaces are now more effective, comfortable, and engaging because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your gift has shown our students that their learning environment matters—that they deserve a classroom where comfort, focus, and creativity are supported. We have already seen increased engagement, enthusiasm, and collaboration because of these simple yet powerful changes.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and our classroom. Your donation has created meaningful opportunities for learning, exploration, and growth. We are so grateful for your kindness and the lasting impact it will have on our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755715289679,"projectUrl":"project/threads-and-tunes/9456942/","projectTitle":"Threads and Tunes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6268532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690834038892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-metz13"},{"teacherId":6268532,"projectId":9571114,"letterContent":"We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a cozy couch and relaxing lamp for our classroom. Your thoughtful gift has transformed a corner of our learning space into a warm, inviting reading area where students can escape into books, explore new ideas, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these items, our reading time often took place in standard classroom chairs at desks or on the floor. While this worked, it didn't always create the comfortable, calming environment that students need to fully immerse themselves in a story. Now, with the soft light of the lamp and the comfort of the couch, our reading corner feels more like a home library than a classroom. Students naturally gravitate toward this space, eager to settle in with a good book, listen to read-alouds, or even write their own stories in a calm and welcoming atmosphere.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student engagement has been remarkable. During independent reading, students are excited to take turns on the couch, often spending more time reading simply because the environment feels so special and inviting. The lamp provides a warm, gentle glow that sets the mood for relaxation and focus, helping even reluctant readers feel comfortable and encouraged to spend time with books.\r\n\r\nThis space has also supported our social-emotional learning goals. The couch has become a place for quiet reflection, small group discussions, and even calming breaks for students who need a moment to reset. It provides a sense of safety and belonging—important elements for creating a positive classroom community. Students often gather together there for partner reading or small group work, fostering collaboration and peer relationships in a natural and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWhat we love most about this donation is how it connects to our reading curriculum. When students feel relaxed and comfortable, they are better able to focus on comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. We've noticed that students who might have struggled to stay engaged during reading time are now more enthusiastic and confident. They are eager to share what they've read, talk about favorite parts of stories, and recommend books to friends—all signs that they are developing as readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has turned what was once a simple corner into the heart of our classroom. The couch and lamp have made reading a treasured part of our day, not just another assignment. Students now view reading as a joyful, meaningful activity rather than a task to complete.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' education and well-being. Your donation has made a lasting impact on their learning, their love of reading, and the sense of community we strive to build every day. 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