{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pearl Ridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":794002,"projectId":9779586,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in fulfilling my classroom project. The science materials (to address the standards based curriculum) have been received and unpacked! Although my students and I looked through the materials, we haven't had the opportunity to use them yet. Life Sciences and Land Forms will be covered during the second half of the year and we can't wait to use the kits.\r\n\r\nI'm happy to report that we have made use of the disinfectant wipes, Expo markers, and magnetic baskets. The hard surfaces in our classroom (desks, tables, and chairs) are wiped down at the end of the school day, and I've noticed that there are much fewer student absences. The pack of colorful Expo markers have allowed me to color code subjects and differentiate notes for students. The fine tip black Expo markers allow my students to practice skills that they are learning on white boards, without using endless amounts of photocopied worksheets...and since they are all given the same type of Expo markers, there is no complaining! Lastly, the magnetic baskets help in keeping things organized.","fullyFundedDate":1759631011448,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-science-exploration/9779586/","projectTitle":"Support Our Science Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/794002"},{"teacherId":9755156,"projectId":9770731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for providing these for our classroom. The students are very appreciative of what you do for them and they really enjoy it all. They will use all the supplies to the best of their abilities and they are very thankful. Thank you so much again!\r\nThank you so much again for providing these for our classroom. The students are very appreciative of what you do for them and they really enjoy it all. They will use all the supplies to the best of their abilities and they are very thankful. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1761918631106,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-and-materials/9770731/","projectTitle":"Incentives and Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bahng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755156"},{"teacherId":9755156,"projectId":9776972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for providing these for our classroom. The students are very appreciative of what you do for them and they really enjoy it all. They will use all the supplies to the best of their abilities and they are very thankful. Thank you so much again! \r\n\r\nThank you so much again for providing these for our classroom. The students are very appreciative of what you do for them and they really enjoy it all. They will use all the supplies to the best of their abilities and they are very thankful. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1759453309648,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-technology/9776972/","projectTitle":"iPad Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bahng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755156"},{"teacherId":9657561,"projectId":9772061,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. During our morning Aloha Circle, the new Describe Cards quickly became a favorite—students eagerly chose cards to spark conversations, reflect on their feelings, and build stronger connections with one another. We also pull them during our end of day meeting or for brain breaks, The calm strips have also made a noticeable difference; students quietly use them during transitions or moments of frustration, helping them self-regulate and return ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already transformed our goal groups and intervention time. The phonics read-alouds, decodable readers, and Blah Blah Blah phonics cards have added energy and engagement to our small-group ELA lessons. Students who normally hesitate to read aloud are volunteering because the materials feel fun and accessible. In math, the large integer number line and the dry-erase fraction number lines have helped students visualize concepts more clearly. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be using Equality's Call and V Is for Voting during our upcoming civics unit, helping students think deeply about fairness, community, and their role as future citizens. The stock of standard paper is already supporting science, social studies, and art projects, giving students the chance to create, explore, and express their learning in hands-on ways. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759247133660,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-success/9772061/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723617059773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657561"},{"teacherId":9657561,"projectId":9701183,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to receive these items! The floor seats and calming pillows quickly became a favorite part of our reading block—students settled in with their graphic novels and informational texts, and they truly looked comfortable while reading. The sensory tools and fun erasers have also helped create a more positive and focused atmosphere, providing rewards for success. A lot of the items have helped create student-led success in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to strengthen student engagement and confidence. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a learning environment that supports comfort, creativity, and curiosity every single day. We are so grateful for the impact you've made on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757785554022,"projectUrl":"project/hawaii-2nd-year-teacher/9701183/","projectTitle":"Hawaii 2nd Year Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723617059773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657561"},{"teacherId":9657561,"projectId":9154528,"letterContent":"The pencil boxes helped me create each student a math tool kit for them to use. Not only has this gotten them more excited about using the base-10 blocks, but it is also quicker to distribute, so the scholars can spend more time investigating. \r\n\r\nPlacing the board games into bags has helped eliminate boxes breaking, missing pieces. The students are able to independently manage the items themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to our class. We are so blessed to have continuous support in helping the students grow.","fullyFundedDate":1741708123256,"projectUrl":"project/organized-success/9154528/","projectTitle":"Organized Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723617059773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657561"},{"teacherId":9755156,"projectId":9158317,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions into making my classroom more engaging for games and PE related activities. The students really enjoy the new volleyballs and pickleball set. They've been using for PE and it has given them a new experience.\r\n\r\nThe students also really enjoyed the buzzer set. I've used the set for their SBA Math prep and it made it a lot more engaging. It definitely made the students more competitive and made the experience a lot more interactive. \r\n\r\nI really appreciate the donation and the students definitely are grateful for all their supplies. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1741920514305,"projectUrl":"project/pe-and-games/9158317/","projectTitle":"PE and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bahng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755156"},{"teacherId":2919573,"projectId":8041111,"letterContent":"With the supplies you helped me purchase my students have excelled in their individual studies. They can also take undisturbed breaks when they are overwhelmed or frustrated without feeling judged or disruptive to others. \r\nMy students always try to stick their noses in other people's business but with my flexible learning environments they are able to stay focused on their work. They are currently working on completing an imaginative narrative writing assignment. They write daily and share aloud with their peers. It's very fun to see what stories they come up with.","fullyFundedDate":1700360253169,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning-environments/8041111/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning Environments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2919573_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633404089143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fernandez-17"},{"teacherId":8974156,"projectId":9156661,"letterContent":"The students were ecstatic to see the new resources that were sent to our classroom. The lap desks were immediately used to allow for flexible seating arrangements during an activity during ELA. But the lap desks were also utilized for times of meaningful discussions using the Scholastic News Sticky Situation Cards. Students meet with a different group each day and will engage in topics such as bullying, peer pressure, strategies on emotional regulation and self-management. \r\n\r\nStudents recently took an SEL survey and through their feedback, there was a 75% increase of students who felt a greater sense of belonging through the use of the calm kits as a way to regulate their emotions, and engaging in SEL discussions throughout the week. \r\n\r\nMy next steps will be for students to create SEL posters to be posted in the classroom that target a specific strategy they plan to use to manage and respond to their emotions in a healthy way. Thank you so much for the impact you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741896815090,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-5th-graders-with-calm-boxes-f/9156661/","projectTitle":"Engaging 5th Graders With Calm Boxes & Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hirt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974156"},{"teacherId":9655420,"projectId":8870493,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donations to our classroom. Your support has made a significant impact on our learning environment and has allowed us to implement engaging and enriching projects that otherwise wouldn't have been possible.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, we were able to dive into exciting collaborative projects centered around project-based learning and inquiry thinking. These hands-on experiences have been invaluable in fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in my students. They've been able to explore topics in depth, ask meaningful questions, and develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter.\r\n\r\nYour donations directly funded essential materials that brought these projects to life. The whiteboards you helped us acquire have become a central hub for collaborative brainstorming and showcasing students' thought processes. Seeing their ideas visualized and shared has been transformative for their learning. Additionally, the individual materials you helped provide have ensured that every student has the resources they need to fully participate and succeed. Your generosity has truly equipped my students for success.\r\n\r\nWe've already seen incredible growth and enthusiasm from the students as a result of these projects. They are more engaged in their learning, more confident in their abilities, and more excited to collaborate with their peers. We've witnessed firsthand the power of hands-on learning and the positive impact it has on their development.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your commitment to our students and for investing in their future. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1728758016576,"projectUrl":"project/student-centered-learning-culture-projec/8870493/","projectTitle":"Student-Centered Learning Culture Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655420"},{"teacherId":9755156,"projectId":8818530,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! The students have all appreciated the brand new sharpener and the different incentives. Students now have an easier way to sharpen their pencils and have more motivation in the classroom for the stickers and snacks.\r\n\r\nThe students reacted very well to the new gadget. They continue to enjoy using it and are always having sharp pencils ready to go. They also appreciate the pencil erasers since they do erase a lot. \r\n\r\nMy next steps for my students is to create a more fun and game-like experience for future lessons. I hope to have more inspiration in the future.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again and I really appreciate you :)","fullyFundedDate":1732557256063,"projectUrl":"project/sharpener-and-stickers/8818530/","projectTitle":"Sharpener and Stickers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bahng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755156"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50906","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":409,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":22,"percentAsian":33,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.0,"schoolId":50906,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pearl Ridge Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pearl Ridge Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/pearl-ridge-elementary-school/50906"}