{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pleasantville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":62.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3008374,"projectId":9827289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The students were anxiously awaiting the day when our new rug would arrive. They were rolling around, they were so excited when it showed up. The bright colorful map brings joy and learning to our room. Just this week, they were searching the map counting the continents and oceans.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the rug, we have enjoyed our new books. One on controlling emotions has been very beneficial to our young learners. We are excited to start our cursive book and will be using our black inventors book when we study the impact of American Americans in our Juneteenth unit.\r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you, our classroom can be a place filled with joy and learning for these young students.","fullyFundedDate":1760552428078,"projectUrl":"project/working-together-to-grow-in-reading/9827289/","projectTitle":"Working Together to Grow in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teague","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3008374_orig.jpg?crop=661,661,x0,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723946436314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlin-teague"},{"teacherId":9870525,"projectId":9820769,"letterContent":"Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your donation to my MLL Classroom at Pleasantville Elementary School in New Castle, DE. You donated journals and decodable readers to my students who are multilanguage learners. They are all working on learning to listen, speak, read and write in English. \r\n The students have been enjoying writing words and sentences in their new journals. They have also been enjoying reading the brand new, colorful decodable readers which match the phonics patterns they have been learning. It makes learning English more fun and engaging for my students!\r\n I want to thank you again for your generosity. You are helping to shape the future of these students, our state and our country with your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1760326350492,"projectUrl":"project/accelerating-reading-with-mll-students/9820769/","projectTitle":"Accelerating Reading with MLL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9870525_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760295259513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9870525"},{"teacherId":1784471,"projectId":9829429,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the wonderful gifts you've sent our way! The new Spanish-language books have been the absolute highlight of our fall semester. My Spanish-speaking students were so excited to see high-quality stories in their native language; it's been amazing to watch them dive into a book with total confidence and a huge smile. Having these stories on our shelves makes our classroom feel like a place where everyone truly belongs.\r\n\r\nThe new carpet and printer have also totally transformed our daily routine. The carpet has quickly become the favorite \"chill spot\" in the room—it's where the kids finally get to relax, stretch out, and really enjoy their reading time. Meanwhile, having a printer right here in the room is a lifesaver. Instead of me having to run down the hall to the copier, I can print out translated assignments on the spot so my students have exactly what they need the moment they need it. Thank you for making our classroom a much more cozy and inclusive place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1760650972473,"projectUrl":"project/reading-en-espaol-cozy-corners-for-cur/9829429/","projectTitle":"Reading en Español: Cozy Corners for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1784471_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484931522363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1784471"},{"teacherId":5637878,"projectId":9820564,"letterContent":"Thank you for the new materials! My students were excited to explore everything, and the hands-on tools have already made our literacy time more engaging and accessible. The motion stools and sensory items help with focus and regulation, while the word-building and writing resources support confidence and growth. We're excited to keep using these as we build reading and writing skills. Each day I find ways to incorporate the use of these materials. Seeing them in use makes me smile daily. Thanks","fullyFundedDate":1760332811535,"projectUrl":"project/delaware-literacy-rocks/9820564/","projectTitle":"Delaware Literacy Rocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bauernschmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5637878_orig.png?crop=460,460,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758406019322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5637878"},{"teacherId":637436,"projectId":9818989,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom reading space has become a place of excitement, comfort, and creativity! The new leveled readers, cozy rug and chair, classroom printer, and cardstock have already made a huge difference for my students.\r\n\r\nOur new reading rug and chair have become a favorite spot in the room — there's now a quiet, inviting corner where students love to read independently or with buddies.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a joyful, welcoming space that celebrates reading and creativity every day. Thank you for giving my students the tools and inspiration to grow as readers and learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760328438854,"projectUrl":"project/reading-nook/9818989/","projectTitle":"Reading Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jnabb"},{"teacherId":9824277,"projectId":9216707,"letterContent":"Over the months, I witnessed something wonderful: their reading skills—and more importantly, their confidence—grew significantly. Through consistent support and the rollout of the Accelerated Reading Program, students began to set and meet reading goals. They became proud of their progress and started to see themselves as capable readers.\r\n\r\nTo build on that growth, I focused on finding fun, exciting chapter books that weren't too intimidating. My goal was (and continues to be) to help students see that reading isn't something they have to do—it's something they can love. With the right books—mature in content but accessible in level—I believe these students will carry their reading momentum into the summer and beyond.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading joyful and possible for these emerging readers.","fullyFundedDate":1744237405057,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books-for-intimidated-readers/9216707/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books for Intimidated Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kettner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9824277"},{"teacherId":9824277,"projectId":9047244,"letterContent":"This year, our 4th and 5th grade intensive program launched the Accelerated Reading (AR) Program—a bold step to address the significant reading challenges our students have faced. These are children who started the year with very low reading scores and often struggled to engage with reading in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nStudents who once avoided are discovering joy, confidence, and curiosity through stories—and they're outgrowing our little classroom library faster than I ever imagined.\r\n\r\nEven more exciting is the real, measurable growth we're seeing. Several of our students who were scoring in the Urgent Intervention (red) range at the beginning of the year have already progressed to Intervention (yellow) by mid-year. One student even made the leap from Urgent Intervention to On Watch—a remarkable achievement that speaks volumes about their dedication and the power of the AR Program.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, watching these students transform into confident, motivated readers has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. I'm now seeking your support to help us continue this momentum by expanding our classroom library with new, high-interest books that meet our students at their level and keep their excitement alive.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacted these students by:\r\n\r\nGiving them access to books that challenged and inspired them\r\n\r\nHelping them build fluency, comprehension, and confidence\r\n\r\nReinforcing the idea that they are readers—and proud of it\r\n\r\nTogether, we can continue to close the gap and build a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for believing in our students and in the power of a good book.","fullyFundedDate":1742383707839,"projectUrl":"project/expand-our-accelerated-reading-library/9047244/","projectTitle":"Expand Our Accelerated Reading Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kettner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9824277"},{"teacherId":5637878,"projectId":9009492,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in donating to this project. Your support helped build a collection that celebrates kindness, diversity, and a love of learning. The students were thrilled when the books arrived—they immediately took them off the shelf to dive in. Your contribution has created an environment where every student feels valued, seen, and inspired. The impact of your kindness will be felt for years as students continue to grow and learn from these resources. The books are great! Thanks","fullyFundedDate":1743089576336,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-kindness-and-diversity-ar-b/9009492/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Kindness and Diversity: AR Book Collection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bauernschmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5637878_orig.png?crop=460,460,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758406019322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5637878"},{"teacherId":9870525,"projectId":9000250,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my Multilingual Learners Donors Choose Project! My students, especially my Newcomer students, are enjoying using the materials. They are having fun while learning with the engaging activities.\r\n We were recently learning about animals. Some of the flash cards and Lakeshore Photo Card Library materials were very helpful when the students were learning the animal names, describing their animals (color, size, number of legs, etc), and then writing about their favorite animals.\r\n My older newcomer students are also enjoying reading the \"My First Words A-Z English to Spanish\" and \"My First 100 Arabic Words - Arabic to English\" books. They are readers in their home languages, fortunately, so they are able to look at these books and read them independently. They often ask if they can read these books when they come to my classroom.\r\n Again, I really appreciate your generosity! Thank you for helping me to make the future of my Multilingual Learner students bright as the sun!","fullyFundedDate":1736664376654,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-multilingual-learners-with-fun/9000250/","projectTitle":"Engaging Multilingual Learners with Fun Learning Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9870525_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760295259513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9870525"},{"teacherId":3082597,"projectId":8992427,"letterContent":"This project has provided so many good things for my students. We have numerous computer programs we use to differentiate instruction in our classroom. The headphones your donations provided allow me to assign lessons and activities to students at their level. This personalization is key to reaching more students at their level.\r\n\r\nYour donations also provided recess equipment for our 3rd grade students! With the weather getting warmer, we need things for the students to do outside! Having footballs, soccer balls and basketballs allow students to learn how to work together in a team.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1739988797460,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-individualized-learning/8992427/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Individualized Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dodd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3082597_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452529223394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3082597"},{"teacherId":5637878,"projectId":8993379,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in providing copies of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz for our after school enrichment book club. Your support allows students to experience this timeless story, exploring themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery. Having their own books lets them engage deeply, using sticky notes to mark passages, jot down thoughts, and share insights. This hands-on approach fosters a lifelong love of reading. Your kindness makes a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1734320272999,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-young-minds-the-wizard-of-oz/8993379/","projectTitle":"Engaging Young Minds: The Wizard of Oz","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bauernschmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5637878_orig.png?crop=460,460,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758406019322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5637878"},{"teacherId":637436,"projectId":8503616,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies. Your thoughtful contribution will make a world of difference to both the students and me.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided are not only practical but will help foster an environment where learning can flourish. With your support, we are able to create hands-on experiences, encourage creativity, and ensure that every student has access to the tools they need to succeed. It is donors like you who make our school community stronger and more vibrant.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and support. It truly means the world to us, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity. Your contribution will help us continue to inspire and empower the next generation of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1732133448622,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-basics-for-success/8503616/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Basics for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jnabb"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44541","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":419,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":37.4,"schoolId":44541,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pleasantville Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pleasantville Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/colonial-school-district/pleasantville-elementary-school/44541"}