{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":44.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10099230,"projectId":9825727,"letterContent":"On behalf of the robotics program, I want to share my deepest thanks for your generous contribution toward our new interactive barricades and obstacles.\r\n\r\nBefore these arrived, our robots were often navigating makeshift courses of cardboard boxes and tape. Now, our students are testing their builds against fun obstacles that fall over and trigger chain reactions. \r\n\r\nThese obstacles require precision. We've seen a noticeable shift in how students approach their coding and mechanical builds—they are more focused, knowing that a single degree of error can be the difference between clearing a barricade or a total stall.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their passion for STEM!","fullyFundedDate":1760646384328,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-first-ever-robotics-class/9825727/","projectTitle":"Resources for First Ever Robotics Class at our School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tillson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099230"},{"teacherId":6616769,"projectId":9691248,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us create a space where learning, movement, creativity, and laughter all belong. In a first-grade classroom, students are learning far more than reading and math—they are learning how to regulate their bodies, work with others, and enjoy being part of a community.\r\nThe beanbag chair and sensory foot cushion give students a comfortable way to reset their bodies so they can return to learning focused and ready. Games like Guess Who, Spot It!, Twister, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, and Kanoodle help students practice turn-taking, flexible thinking, and problem solving while also giving them moments to laugh together.\r\nThe modeling clay invites creativity and hands-on expression, while the puzzles and brain teasers strengthen perseverance and spatial thinking. Our new notebooks, pencils, and electric sharpener make it easy for students to capture their ideas, stories, and discoveries throughout the day.\r\nFinally, the new books bring joy to our read-aloud time and help us celebrate imagination and teamwork.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom will be filled with movement, creativity, and joyful learning. Thank you for helping my students feel supported, curious and excited to come to school each day.","fullyFundedDate":1766169225142,"projectUrl":"project/sometimes-you-just-need-to-laugh/9691248/","projectTitle":"Sometimes You Just Need to Laugh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darhumb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6616769_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x125,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693063010986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6616769"},{"teacherId":10287849,"projectId":9913139,"letterContent":"I can't thank you \r\nenough for your generous donations. It has made a great impact on our students and their learning. Students in 7th and 8th grade have used the glue guns, glue sticks, paint, paint brushes and glue for creating balloon cars, and making props for this year's school play. Younger students have explored with the magnetic blocks and absolutely love them!\r\n\r\nStudents have been so happy that they can work on their projects without having to share they hot glue guns. Students can get more work done and stay on task when they are not stuck waiting for materials. We no longer have to worry about supplies and can focus on learning and creating. \r\n\r\nFlorida Pitt-Waller will continue to grow our STEAM program to provide the highest standards in exploration and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768249874113,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-steam-to-our-school/9913139/","projectTitle":"Bring the STEAM to Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Archuleta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10287849_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773412042143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10287849"},{"teacherId":513775,"projectId":9841909,"letterContent":"As a teacher of 30+ years, I am becoming more and more convinced that students don't learn as well when they are staring at screens. Although they may appear to be quietly working, it's important to recognize that quiet does not equal more learning. For this reason, I greatly appreciate hands-on learning materials in my classroom and I especially appreciate donors like you who made this happen. I not only improved my own 8th grade math classroom, I also was able to donate a few buckets of pattern blocks to our STEM classroom, and to say the teacher appreciate this would be an understatement.\r\nThanks so much for your investment in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1765808953950,"projectUrl":"project/touch-it-build-it-learn-it/9841909/","projectTitle":"Touch It! Build It! Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp513775_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474556558797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cathygolden"},{"teacherId":513775,"projectId":9970106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my Financial Literacy project. Students have a natural interest in this topic since it involves money--and everyone knows how important that topic is! We will be visiting the Junior Achievement Finance Park in Denver as a culminating activity. To get students thinking about their future, thinking about their financial well-being, and planning for their future is invaluable. I loved having kids ask to take home the books so that they could learn on their own. What could be better? Thanks so much for your part in making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1766458089158,"projectUrl":"project/finances-101/9970106/","projectTitle":"Finances 101","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp513775_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474556558797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cathygolden"},{"teacherId":513775,"projectId":9488240,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to my project \"Teen Book Club\" was far-reaching indeed! Not only were the books well received by the students, other faculty members were able to use the books in their classrooms. There is a natural interest in finances among middle school students! They were curious and interested in learning about how to manage their finances, how to bank, and how to earn interest. These are topics that are sadly not covered very much in our time-crunched math classrooms.\r\n\r\nBecause of the time crunch, some of my students asked to bring books home to read. How awesome is that? It's not often that kids ask to borrow books. There are so many other things vying for their attention. For this, I am very grateful!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755195437066,"projectUrl":"project/teen-book-club-for-financial-literacy/9488240/","projectTitle":"Teen Book Club for Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp513775_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474556558797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cathygolden"},{"teacherId":513775,"projectId":9596987,"letterContent":"It's hard to describe how meaningful this project has been for my students. The kids have been jumping on the mini trampoline, balancing on the balance board, and sitting on the fit ball just about every day. They have created a sign up for the fit ball so they each get a turn. \r\nWhen they are hungry, they ask \"Miss can I get a healthy snack?\"\r\nMusic to my ears! \r\nThey are much more aware of their food and exercise, and this was my idea when I created this project.\r\nWe can do something about the frightening statistics about health in the United States! And it starts with projects like this one.","fullyFundedDate":1758230259562,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-kidsbetter-learning/9596987/","projectTitle":"Healthy Kids=Better Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp513775_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474556558797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cathygolden"},{"teacherId":513775,"projectId":9226657,"letterContent":"It's hard to express how far reaching your donation has been. Teachers at our Title 1 school have benefited just as much as students. Today when I was meeting with a teacher about his struggles teaching students that are well below grade level, I was able to provide him with a book about number talks, a mathematical teaching strategy that allows students to have rich conversations about mental math. Students have asked to borrow certain math books and I am so happy to allow them to do this. \r\n Thank you for your generosity. When I can put books into students' and teachers' hands, it feels like the educational effect is far-reaching.","fullyFundedDate":1746822515925,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/9226657/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp513775_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474556558797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cathygolden"},{"teacherId":6616769,"projectId":9275941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our first grade classroom! The moment we opened the boxes, excitement filled the room. The silly, laugh-out-loud picture books instantly grabbed the students' attention and reminded them that reading can be pure joy. Giggles spread from desk to desk as they discovered one funny story after another.\r\n\r\nBut you didn't just give us laughter—you also gave us books that sparked wonder. The nonfiction titles about animals and other kid-friendly topics are fueling endless questions and curiosity. My students love flipping through them, pointing out fascinating facts, and sharing what they've learned with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOn top of that, many of the books have become key tools in our small group reading time. They're helping me guide students as they grow into more confident and capable readers.\r\n\r\nYour gift has created a classroom library that balances joy, curiosity, and growth. The smiles, the questions, and the progress we're seeing every day all trace back to your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746787262876,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-up-and-read/9275941/","projectTitle":"Cozy Up and Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darhumb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6616769_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x125,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693063010986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6616769"},{"teacherId":6616769,"projectId":9285254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my first grade classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have bouncy chairs and lined whiteboard supports that bring joy, comfort, and a little extra sparkle to our days.\r\n\r\nThe bouncy chairs help students stay engaged and comfortable while learning, giving them the movement they need to focus and feel safe and happy in our classroom. The lined whiteboard supports make practicing writing easier and more fun, helping students feel proud, confident, and celebrated with each new skill they master.\r\n\r\nYour donation has created a classroom where students feel encouraged, loved, and truly inspired every day. They are building not only skills but also confidence, curiosity, and a deep love of learning — all thanks to your generosity and warm support.","fullyFundedDate":1746787217608,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-growing/9285254/","projectTitle":"Tools for Growing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darhumb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6616769_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x125,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693063010986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6616769"},{"teacherId":6616769,"projectId":9233423,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my first graders are stepping into the exciting world of chapter books for the very first time! Branch's early reader series has given them stories they can proudly finish on their own, building stamina, confidence, and a love of reading. I see eyes light up at cliffhangers, hear eager whispers about \"what happens next,\" and watch new readers blossom daily.\r\n\r\nThese books have transformed our reading time into an adventure hub, where imagination soars and perseverance grows with every page. You've not only given my students stories—they now see themselves as capable readers with endless worlds waiting to be discovered.","fullyFundedDate":1744256927580,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-adventures-begin/9233423/","projectTitle":"Let the Adventures Begin","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darhumb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6616769_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x125,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693063010986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6616769"},{"teacherId":6616769,"projectId":9261920,"letterContent":"Your gift of Science of Reading books has opened a whole new world for my first graders. From high-interest stories to comic books they can read independently, you've turned hesitant readers into eager page-turners. Every day, I see students huddled together, laughing over panels, or proudly sounding out words on their own. These books aren't just teaching reading—they're building confidence, sparking joy, and showing each child that reading is for them\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students' potential and for giving them the tools to see themselves as capable, curious, and unstoppable learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746405728314,"projectUrl":"project/its-the-final-count-down/9261920/","projectTitle":"It's The Final Count Down!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darhumb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6616769_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x125,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693063010986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6616769"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32205","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":886,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":48,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.7,"schoolId":32205,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/denver-public-school-district-1/florida-pitt-waller-school/32205"}