{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Piru Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9089327,"projectId":10188483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing measurement games for my kindergarten class. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the way my students experience learning about measurement.\r\n\r\n Because of you, measurement has come alive in a fun, hands-on way. They are excited to learn about measurement! What once felt challenging now feels like play, and I am already seeing their confidence grow. \r\n\r\nThese games are much more than materials-they are opportunities for my students to build a strong foundation while developing a love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776091887305,"projectUrl":"project/measurement-with-my-kindergarten-minis/10188483/","projectTitle":"Measurement with my Kindergarten Minis!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089327_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777229804874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089327"},{"teacherId":10045492,"projectId":10188515,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous donation to my classroom. Your support truly means so much to me and my students. Because of your kindness, we now have access to materials that will enhance our learning environment and help make each day more engaging and meaningful. It is incredibly encouraging to know that there are people like you who care deeply about education and our students' success.\r\n\r\nYour contribution will have a direct impact on my class by giving students the tools they need to explore, create, and grow. These resources will not only support their academic development but also build their confidence and excitement for learning. I am so appreciative of your generosity and the difference you are making in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful support, it truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1776177326170,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-creations/10188515/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claudy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776491413335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045492"},{"teacherId":9089327,"projectId":10188518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of kid-friendly musical instruments to our kindergarten classroom. Your gift of tambourines, small drums, triangles, and more has truly transformed music and learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe moment I introduced the instruments, the room filled with excitement and curiosity. Students' eyes lit up as they explored each one, eager to create their own sounds and rhythms. May of them immediately began experimenting by tapping, shaking, and ringing. It was incredible to watch their confidence grow.\r\n\r\nThese instruments are helping develop important skills such as coordination, listening, rhythm, and teamwork. Your generosity is giving my students meaningful hands-on experiences that support them both academically and socially.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful and impactful donation. My students and I are extremely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1776105769928,"projectUrl":"project/its-not-noiseits-kindergarten-music/10188518/","projectTitle":"It's Not noise...It's Kindergarten Music Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089327_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777229804874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089327"},{"teacherId":9089327,"projectId":10156343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of holiday books to our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness has brought so much excitement and joy to my students, and I am truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten reading is an active, engaging and joyful experience. It looks like children gathered closely on the carpet, eagerly listening to stories read aloud, pointing out pictures, and predicting what may happen next. \r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love the holiday books you donated. I tell them that we \"won a prize\" and they cheer loudly.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776101990976,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-love-holiday-books/10156343/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners Love Holiday Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089327_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777229804874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089327"},{"teacherId":9089327,"projectId":10147060,"letterContent":"I am grateful to share my heartfelt thank you for your generous support bringing hight quality literature into my kindergarten classroom. Because of you, my students now have greater access to engaging, meaningful books that spark imagination, build language, and foster a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nAt this early age, exposure to amazing literature contained in this project is truly transformative. The stories you provided had an immediate impact and students eagerly engaged with the stories bring up thoughtful questions, and making connections to the stories.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your amazing generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1773680605038,"projectUrl":"project/little-books-for-little-students/10147060/","projectTitle":"Little Books for Little Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089327_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777229804874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089327"},{"teacherId":9089327,"projectId":9961043,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to share that my project \"Little Fingers...Bigger Muscles has made a huge difference in the lives of my kindergarten students. Because of your generosity, my students now have engaging toys and materials that strengthen their fine motor skills while they play, explore and learn. \r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, developing hand strength and coordination is essential. These early skills provide the foundations for writing, cutting ,and everyday tasks. It also helps build their confidence. \r\n\r\nStudents are more engaged, focused, and eager to participate. These are not just toys they are tools! Thank You once again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769703614591,"projectUrl":"project/little-fingersbigger-muscles/9961043/","projectTitle":"Little Fingers...Bigger Muscles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089327_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777229804874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089327"},{"teacherId":9563723,"projectId":9833506,"letterContent":"The new texts have been incredibly valuable for building foundational reading skills, especially in phonics. With my students, we focus on decoding strategies, recognizing digraphs and blends, and breaking apart multi-syllable words. The National Geographic books have been a huge hit because they expose students to rich vocabulary and real-world topics, which naturally leads to deeper discussions and stronger comprehension. 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They are excited to read about interesting topics like animals, science, and the world around them, which motivates them to tackle more complex, multi-syllable words. I've seen students who were previously hesitant become more confident readers because they are genuinely interested in the content. Across all grade levels, it's been rewarding to watch students grow in both skill and confidence as they engage with these new books.","fullyFundedDate":1770049549453,"projectUrl":"project/from-sounds-to-stories-building-confide/9833506/","projectTitle":"From Sounds to Stories: Building Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563723"},{"teacherId":3743339,"projectId":9853450,"letterContent":"Your support will help bring hands-on learning to life in our classroom. These materials will let my students see, touch, and experience new concepts in ways that keep them motivated and excited to learn every day. The marble run will spark teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking as students work together to test and build their designs. Math and writing stamps will turn practice into play, helping children build essential skills with enthusiasm. The card stock will support creative crafts, storytelling projects, and colorful anchor charts that make our classroom an inspiring place to learn.\r\n\r\nWith your generosity, every lesson will become an opportunity for curiosity, creativity, and connection!","fullyFundedDate":1761596007528,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-math-writing-and-stem-supplie/9853450/","projectTitle":"Engaging Math, Writing, and STEM Supplies for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3743339_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x256,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776144181932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-manlysclass"},{"teacherId":3743339,"projectId":9437674,"letterContent":"Your support will have a lasting impact on my young learners. Primary journals will give each child a personal space to write, draw, and share their ideas—helping them grow as writers and storytellers. Colorful markers will make their words and projects come alive, inspiring creativity and pride in their work. Dry erase markers will allow us to learn in an interactive way, practicing math facts, spelling, and sentence building together on whiteboards every day. Disinfecting wipes will keep our classroom clean and healthy so students can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nMany families in our community cannot provide these essential materials, but with your generosity, every student will have access to the tools they need to succeed. Your donation will help create a safe, welcoming classroom where children can write, create, and learn with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1760719781678,"projectUrl":"project/tools-and-essential-supplies-for-learnin/9437674/","projectTitle":"Tools and Essential Supplies for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3743339_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x256,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776144181932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-manlysclass"},{"teacherId":9089327,"projectId":9446092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom! Because of your kindness, or students now have new and exciting toys and hands-on materials that spark imagination, creativity, and joyful learning everyday. \r\n Some of the students favorite toys we received are a puppet playhouse where they excitedly perform puppet shows for their friends. They are also loving the puzzles and games. \r\n These \"fun\" tools aren't just toys to our little learners-they help build fine motor skills, cooperation, problem solving and confidence. \r\nThank you again for the generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1760719207109,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-fun-back-to-kindergarten/9446092/","projectTitle":"Bringing Fun Back to Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089327_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777229804874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089327"},{"teacherId":9089327,"projectId":9423862,"letterContent":"The physical education supplies you donated to our kindergarten are definitely appreciated. Every single day....my students are saying, \"can we go to P.E. and play....\"\r\nPhysical Education is often overlooked in our busy schedule, but it is something the students clearly need and benefit from.\r\n Kindergarteners are full of energy and excitement, and your gift has made it possible for them to build coordination, teamwork skills, confidence, and healthy habits. Your kindness makes a real difference in our classroom and in our school community. Much appreciation!","fullyFundedDate":1759874083839,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-can-we-go-to-pe/9423862/","projectTitle":"\"Teacher Can We Go To P.E.?\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089327_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777229804874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089327"},{"teacherId":10075312,"projectId":9635433,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. People like you help teachers create self-sufficient studious young people. Having tools like these has really helped my students and I goal set and track their progress! \r\n\r\nWe recently began the second diagnostic exam and it was very helpful to have their binders and work for reference. Many of them got to see the evidence of how much they have grown in their math and writing skills from the start of the school year. I can only hope witnessing and tracking it for themselves will yield some positive test scores by the end of the school year. 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