{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carol G Peck Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1227579,"projectId":9642512,"letterContent":"Here is a shorter, donor-friendly version that's less specific about item names and includes vocabulary and sentence-building impacts:\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when we opened the packages! These classroom tools help create a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment where my students can thrive. Visual timers make transitions smoother and help students stay focused, while organizational materials keep our lessons running efficiently so we can spend more time practicing meaningful communication skills. Laminated visuals, activities, and learning supports allow me to create durable, hands-on resources that students use every day.\r\n\r\nBecause these materials are easy to access and built to last, my students are able to participate more independently and confidently in each session. They use the visual supports, vocabulary cards, and interactive activities to learn new words, expand their expressive language, and practice forming complete sentences. Simple reinforcers, like stickers, add excitement and encourage students to take risks and celebrate progress.\r\n\r\nOverall, these resources help me give students a calm, organized, and motivating space where they can build the communication skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1756933689981,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-students-a-voice-through-visua/9642512/","projectTitle":"Help Give Students a Voice Through Visuals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1227579_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646857250763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1227579"},{"teacherId":1782488,"projectId":9515842,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. When they first saw the logs they could hardly wait to use them! Each child has a numbered log and can use it when working with a partner or on the floor or when in a small group with me. After a brief lesson on appropriate use, the students spread out and began working with their partner throughout the class. They readily follow expectations on how the logs are stored, limiting time off task and maintaining an organized classroom.\r\n A moment that stood out to me just happened. I was working with a small group on how to interpret data on charts. The students were on the floor using their logs for the entire time. They remained on task and one even commented how it didn't feel like they were there that long. \r\n Thank you for donating. Your donation positively impacted my students' abilities to stay better focused (and more comfortable) while working on the floor.","fullyFundedDate":1755753242190,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-logs-that-inspire-lea/9515842/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Logs that Inspire Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1782488"},{"teacherId":9551801,"projectId":9789543,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now buzzing with creativity, teamwork, and hands-on engineering learning! When the students first saw the new LEGO engineering materials, their faces lit up. Several students gasped, others cheered, and a few immediately started dreaming aloud about what they wanted to build. It was one of those unforgettable classroom moments where excitement, curiosity, and joy filled the room all at once.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these materials to deepen our understanding of engineering concepts, problem-solving, and economics. One of our first classroom challenges was to design a functioning \"mini city,\" complete with bridges, transportation systems, and essential structures. Students worked in teams to plan, design, build, test, and revise their creations—mirroring the true engineering design cycle. Watching them negotiate ideas, troubleshoot, and celebrate tiny victories has been inspiring.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was when a student who normally hesitates during group work proudly announced, \"My design works! Look!\" as his team's bridge held more weight than expected. His teammates immediately high-fived him, and the sense of pride on his face said everything. These materials are helping students find confidence in their ideas and see themselves as real engineers.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to connect our engineering work to economics by exploring how supply, demand, budgeting, and cost-benefit decisions influence design choices. Students will soon be \"hiring\" team members, budgeting for materials, and presenting their structures as part of our classroom LEGO-nomics marketplace. Your support brought this entire vision to life, and the kids can't wait to keep building, testing, and learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in the power of hands-on learning. Your kindness has truly made an impact, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you have given our future engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1761594930036,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-put-the-e-in-lego-nom/9789543/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Put the ‘E’ in LEGO-nomics: Engineering!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747261290571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/corkin"},{"teacherId":8390849,"projectId":9233028,"letterContent":"What a difference the revamp of the class library can make! The students really enjoy the high interest books. They actually read real books instead of just staring at a screen- like their ipads. \r\n\r\nReading is one of those skills that has a wide range of abilities. Closing the gaps are difficult, but we are getting a little bit closer time they grab a book from the shelf. They get very into the books. Especially the series \"Diary of a Wimpy Kid\" and \"Dogman\". The kids get cozy and they love to partner read with their friends. Then 2 people get to enjoy the same book together.","fullyFundedDate":1744218475931,"projectUrl":"project/bridge-to-literacy/9233028/","projectTitle":"Bridge to Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peacock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390849_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648266217120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390849"},{"teacherId":1227579,"projectId":9597639,"letterContent":"The new language-building materials have had such a positive impact on my speech pathology students, not only in their progress but also in their excitement for learning. Students have been so eager to receive the new materials and often share how much they look forward to coming to speech. This sense of anticipation has created a joyful, motivating environment where students see speech sessions as both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe social-emotional activities have given students the tools to better understand their own feelings and recognize the perspectives of others. This has opened the door to more meaningful conversations in therapy, where they are not only practicing language skills but also developing empathy and social awareness. Categorizing activities have been equally impactful, helping students expand vocabulary, make connections, and stay actively engaged in learning while building stronger expressive language skills.\r\n\r\nConversational cards have been especially helpful at the beginning of the school year, creating opportunities for students to get to know one another and practice social interaction. For students who are typically shy, the cards provide a safe way to participate, giving them the confidence to use their voice. Altogether, these new materials have not only supported language growth but have also made speech sessions something students are genuinely excited to be part of.","fullyFundedDate":1755826556059,"projectUrl":"project/communicate-through-storytelling-build/9597639/","projectTitle":"Communicate Through Storytelling: Build Up Language Skills With Engaging Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1227579_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646857250763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1227579"},{"teacherId":8390849,"projectId":9214182,"letterContent":"The benefits from the items received has been so helpful. The athletes that participate on game days have had an extra boost of energy. They were so excited to see the game day snack cart filled up with variety including fruit and veggie items, extra hydration packs, and meat. \r\nLet's face it, Arizona in late summer is hot. The extra hydration options were a popular hit especially with the soccer players being outside in 100 degree weather. I know with the long days, they all very much appreciate the food and the fast inflator that helps make sure their equipment is at the proper psi.","fullyFundedDate":1743962892336,"projectUrl":"project/pumped-up-for-2025/9214182/","projectTitle":"Pumped up for 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peacock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390849_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648266217120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390849"},{"teacherId":9551801,"projectId":9355075,"letterContent":"When the LEGO sets arrived, my students' excitement was unmatched — the classroom buzzed with energy as they opened the boxes and immediately began sorting pieces, planning builds, and imagining the stories they could create. For many of my students, this was their first time working with high-quality LEGO sets, and they were amazed at the endless possibilities. One student proudly announced, \"We can make a whole world with these!\" and that's exactly what they've begun to do.\r\n\r\nAlready, we've used the LEGO sets to build story scenes that students then turned into written narratives. In one project, a group created a bakery with friends and pets, then wrote a story about how the community came together to celebrate a birthday. Another group built a doctor's office and crafted a story about helping a sick puppy, blending empathy with creativity. These activities not only made storytelling more engaging but also supported literacy development, collaboration, and critical thinking in ways that felt natural and fun.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will be to expand these builds into full storytelling units where students write scripts and perform short plays based on their LEGO creations. The sets will also support cross-curricular connections as students use their builds to explain science concepts, demonstrate math problems, and reflect on social studies themes. Thanks to your generosity, my students are not just learning — they are creating, imagining, and building confidence in their voices. Your gift has truly transformed our classroom into a place where stories come alive, one brick at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1748108462063,"projectUrl":"project/lego-my-learning/9355075/","projectTitle":"Lego My Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747261290571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/corkin"},{"teacherId":9551801,"projectId":9332406,"letterContent":"When the new STEM resources arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement. The moment they saw the materials, they immediately began brainstorming how they might use them to create and explore. One student exclaimed, \"We get to be real scientists now!\" and that sense of wonder has carried over into every activity since.\r\n\r\nAlready, we have used the resources to design small-scale experiments with light and water, connecting science concepts to hands-on projects. Students have built simple circuits to see how light can be directed, experimented with water flow to understand balance and force, and even connected their observations to writing by journaling the story of their experiments. Watching them collaborate, problem-solve, and explain their discoveries to one another has been incredible.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include expanding these experiments into larger, student-led STEM challenges. For example, students will be creating \"mini ecosystems\" where they integrate light, water, and design thinking to explore sustainability. Thanks to your generosity, my students are not just learning about science, they are actively experiencing the process of inquiry and discovery. You've given them the tools to bloom as creative thinkers, scientists, and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1747517841553,"projectUrl":"project/lights-water-action-stem-in-bloom/9332406/","projectTitle":"“Lights, Water, Action! STEM in Bloom”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747261290571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/corkin"},{"teacherId":9551801,"projectId":9278736,"letterContent":"When the new writing tools arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their eyes lit up as they unpacked the resources, and many immediately asked if they could start using them. For many of my students, having fresh, high-quality materials to support their learning is not something they experience often, so these tools made them feel valued and excited to learn. One student even shared, \"It feels like I'm a real author now!\" a perfect reflection of how empowering these resources have been.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the materials to strengthen our daily writing practice. Students are drafting personal narratives, building stronger sentences, and revising their work with pride because they finally have the right tools to support their success. The resources have also allowed me to introduce more collaborative projects, such as peer editing circles and storytelling workshops, where students feel more confident sharing their ideas. The simple addition of these materials has transformed writing time into one of the most anticipated parts of our day.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to build on this momentum by integrating storytelling and cross-curricular writing projects. Students will soon be using these tools to write about science experiments, reflect on social studies lessons, and even script creative performances. Thanks to your generosity, they now have what they need to shine, not only as students, but as confident young writers ready to share their voices with the world.","fullyFundedDate":1746378399422,"projectUrl":"project/write-to-shine-tools-for-learning-succe/9278736/","projectTitle":"Write to Shine: Tools for Learning Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747261290571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/corkin"},{"teacherId":8376581,"projectId":9351402,"letterContent":"We've been using the new resources every day, and they've already made a big difference in creating a sense of structure and belonging in our classroom. One of the most exciting additions has been the new name plates. The students were thrilled to have a designated spot for their name tags, and it instantly gave them a stronger sense of ownership over their space. During our morning routine, they love finding their spot and getting settled, which has made transitions much smoother. \r\n\r\nThe reaction was priceless! Their faces lit up and the curiosity bloomed as soon as they saw their name plates on their desks. One student said, \"Now I won't lose my name tag!\" which truly made me happy. It was a simple but powerful reminder of how meaningful these resources are to them.\r\n\r\nI love all the new resources so much, I'm especially excited to begin using the Elkonin box magnetic boards. Since my students are just beginning their reading journey, the vast majority are still learning the alphabet, this resource will be invaluable. It will help them build early phonics skills, practice blending sounds, and set a strong foundation for fluent reading. I can already imagine the confidence they'll gain as they start to see themselves as readers. I am over the moon and beyond grateful to have these new tools to help my students grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1748039655076,"projectUrl":"project/every-name-matters-in-our-classroom/9351402/","projectTitle":"Every Name Matters in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olguin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8376581"},{"teacherId":8381534,"projectId":8356378,"letterContent":"Students have greatly benefited from having quality headphones available to them. Prior to them receiving our Donors Choose order students had to use broken headphones or take turns using them. This meant that often there were other students in the vicinity who were also trying to hear their device. Now they are able to learn without the distraction of the other students who are working nearby. The students developed a greater love for literature because they had access to ebooks. They made great academic progress because they had what they needed to learn. Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1722879558479,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-learning/8356378/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8381534_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714597764806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8381534"},{"teacherId":8373469,"projectId":8696884,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the chess games and the puppets!! They are hoping to create both a chess club and a puppet theater club next year with the materials. 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