{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":67.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2047994,"projectId":10241546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, \"A Vibrant Space for Learning.\" These new vibrant materials have made an incredible difference in our classroom for the new year. I was able to take down dull material around the room and put up the new items to create a fresh and exciting new space for the new year. \r\nYour generosity has provided my students with a workspace that feels inspiring, welcoming, and full of life every single day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a lasting impact on their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1778033422697,"projectUrl":"project/a-vibrant-space-for-learning/10241546/","projectTitle":"A Vibrant Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2047994_orig.jpg?crop=336,336,x748,y614&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630201964719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ng31"},{"teacherId":8068134,"projectId":10385157,"letterContent":"At our AVID school, organization is a key building block for student success. When scholars can quickly find and manage their own supplies, their confidence and independence skyrocket. It has been our primary focus these past couple of weeks and this project helped us bring our dream to life. \r\n\r\nThese clear toolboxes will keep our pencils, erasers, and markers visible and accessible to everyone. In our inclusive classroom, the extra-large design makes clean-up intuitive for students of all learning abilities. Thank you so much for supporting our scholars and helping us put this AVID organizational strategy into action!","fullyFundedDate":1784583745455,"projectUrl":"project/avid-tool-boxes/10385157/","projectTitle":"AVID Tool Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spangler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8068134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633013093787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leslyspangler"},{"teacherId":9819368,"projectId":10180867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our project, Racing for Wellness... Here We Come! at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School. Because of your generosity, our 4th through 6th-grade Peer Assisted Leadership (PAL) student team has the tools they need to bring our annual 5K Wellness Run to life as a full-scale, student-led community health initiative.\r\n\r\nBy empowering our PAL leaders to handle the end-to-end management of this neighborhood 5K, you are helping them earn their Service Star for Wellness while promoting healthy living and unity across our entire TK–6 student body and local community.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our school and young leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1778088127693,"projectUrl":"project/racing-for-wellness-here-we-come/10180867/","projectTitle":"Racing for Wellness... Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Q","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9819368"},{"teacherId":8890249,"projectId":10241495,"letterContent":"Our Eisenhower mathematicians are natural problem-solvers who love exploring how the world works. In our after-school STEAM Club, we build real solutions! But as an inclusion school serving diverse learners, one of our biggest hurdles is helping students visualize the \"invisible\" concepts such as like time, measurement, and data scales that power engineering.\r\n\r\nThese tactile number lines, precision timers, and high-interest STEAM books will bridge that gap. In our club sessions, students will physically move, plot, and record data—like measuring the velocity of their DIY marble runs on number lines or reading about real-world innovators for project blueprints.\r\n\r\nBy grounding abstract math in hands-on movement and inspiring stories, we are creating an inclusive environment where every student, regardless of learning style, can build a true \"muscle-memory\" understanding of STEM. 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To keep that energy flowing outdoors, we need a few basic supplies to make learning under the trees just as engaging as in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards, EXPO spray, storage boxes, and fine-tip markers will let students practice letter formation and high-frequency words in a fun, eco-friendly way at our picnic tables. Meanwhile, the race tracks and cars will turn outdoor playtime into a hands-on lesson in cooperation, track-building, and problem-solving—with favorite characters like Mack leading the charge!\r\n\r\nThese materials give my students the perfect outlet for creative, active play that keeps them excited to come to school every single day. Thank you so much, PNC and DonorsChoose, for bringing our outdoor learning to life!","fullyFundedDate":1778260190604,"projectUrl":"project/motor-skills-through-play/10209171/","projectTitle":"Motor Skills Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8890249_orig.jpg?crop=1847,1847,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700546020569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8890249"},{"teacherId":7218309,"projectId":10287203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for backing our STEAM Club this year! Our after-school space has become a true launchpad where our young engineers can walk in, grab their gear, and dive straight into creating without any extra stress.\r\n\r\nHere are a couple of ways you support is making a difference in our room and don't forget to check out our photos too:\r\n\r\n1. Personalized learning spaces: The heavy-duty seat sacks and stackable pencil boxes give each student a dedicated, predictable place to store their tools, taking the frustration out of transitions for our neurodivergent learners.\r\n\r\n2. Independence & focus: Having individualized storage kits allows kids who experience sensory overload to get right to work on their projects, keeping their momentum high and giving them full ownership of their work.\r\n\r\n3. Hands-on robotics: The new robot kits and battery refills keep our builders fully engaged and experimenting with real-world engineering concepts.\r\n\r\nA safe space to recharge: When the coding or building gets intense, our new calming corner—complete with weighted plushies and space buddies—gives students the sensory input and anxiety relief they need to self-regulate before jumping back into STEAM.\r\n\r\nYour support does so much more than keep our classroom tidy—it creates an inclusive, accessible environment where every child feels confident, supported, and ready to invent.","fullyFundedDate":1779318094743,"projectUrl":"project/steam-club-refresh-part-ii/10287203/","projectTitle":"Steam Club Refresh Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7218309_orig.jpg?crop=936,936,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700541988142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7218309"},{"teacherId":7218309,"projectId":10256605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our STEAM Innovation Lab to life DonorsChoose! Your generosity has transformed our STEAM classroom into a space where every single student can step up, build big, and think like an engineer.\r\n\r\nHere is how your gift is already powering our STEAM room:\r\n\r\n1. Hands-on engineering for everyone: The ChompSaw Maker Bundle has given our makers a safe, accessible way to turn plain cardboard into incredible prototypes, letting all our students bring their wild ideas to life.\r\n\r\n2. Personalized project kits: Color-coded pencil boxes, sturdy binder pockets, and canvas totes give each student a dedicated place to keep their work organized, taking the stress out of managing materials for our kids with executive functioning needs.\r\n\r\n3. Predictable routines & smooth transitions: Magnetic calendars, organizational trays, and visual displays bring structure to a high-energy space, helping our neurodivergent learners focus on creating without feeling overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just fund tools but you built a launchpad where organization meets imagination, giving our future engineers the exact space they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1779400228352,"projectUrl":"project/steam-club-refresh-time/10256605/","projectTitle":"STEAM Club Refresh Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7218309_orig.jpg?crop=936,936,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700541988142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7218309"},{"teacherId":2956001,"projectId":10295121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for backing our inclusive classroom! 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Your generosity gave my students access to new tools and outdoor activities.\r\n\r\nBefore this project was funded, my students had gone through literally everything before the end of the year and this project opportunity with PNC allowed us to restock to end the year strong.. The moment our packages arrived, the energy in the room completely shifted. Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to dive in.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing these resources to help us end the year with a BANG. Seeing student's confidence and excitement grow has been incredible especially with little scholars. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1778524491970,"projectUrl":"project/update-outdoor-supplies-time/10209164/","projectTitle":"Update Outdoor Supplies Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9512461_orig.png?crop=822,822,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713215105301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9512461"},{"teacherId":3603769,"projectId":10209156,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Outside Restock Time\" project and investing in my students. Your generosity has helped transform our outdoor environment into more than just a place to play—it has become a vibrant, structured space where my students can learn, explore, move, and grow.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our outdoor learning experiences are now more organized and purposeful. The mesh zipper pouches help us keep puzzles, art supplies, and nature manipulatives together, while also giving students opportunities to practice independence by carrying, using, and putting away their own learning materials. The comfortable stool covers create designated learning spots where students can settle their bodies and focus during outdoor lessons.\r\n\r\nThe storage clipboards and puck lights have also helped us bring classroom routines outside. Students have clear spaces and visual markers for different activities, while teachers can better organize and monitor learning. These simple resources have made our outdoor classroom feel intentional, inviting, and ready for discovery.\r\n\r\nYour support through the PNC Grow Up Great initiative has made a meaningful difference. You didn't simply provide classroom materials—you helped create opportunities for my students to build independence, practice self-regulation, stay active, and experience learning in a new environment. I am incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and for helping make each outdoor learning experience a little brighter, healthier, and more exciting.","fullyFundedDate":1778255439464,"projectUrl":"project/outside-restock-time/10209156/","projectTitle":"Outside Restock Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3603769_orig.jpg?crop=1482,1482,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639639820336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sjoines"},{"teacherId":7687312,"projectId":10312219,"letterContent":"Triangle pens are a student favorite in kindergarten! Young students use triangle grip crayons to help develop their fine motor skills during writing time. The thick market shape helps students hold the pen and develop their tripod grasp. The engaging colors help students maintain interest in writing and art. These board books have sparked a love of reading in our TK students. Teachers can assess their vocabulary and develops tory telling skills using the vocabulary books. Thank you for providing new and colorful books for our TK library.","fullyFundedDate":1780254048253,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-supplies/10312219/","projectTitle":"Storytelling Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boydston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687312_orig.jpg?crop=1296,1296,x331,y694&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632276349685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-boydston"},{"teacherId":7687312,"projectId":10371527,"letterContent":"These supplies have made a huge impact in our 1st grade classrooms. Our students are able to fit the fine point markers, their whiteboard, and eraser into a slim bag for more streamlined organization and efficiency for all subjects. during math, students show their thinking using strategies. During Writing, students brainstorm and story board before writing a rough draft. 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