{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Peirce School - PreK Branch","outOfStateSupporters":23.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6061185,"projectId":9751950,"letterContent":"My students have loved watching as more boxes of puzzles come into our classroom. After the first couple of shipments, they were eager to see what new puzzles would be joining our repertoire. We have been able to use our puzzles during small group work - allowing students to problem solve in their small groups. Once each group has had a turn with the puzzle, we then keep it available for use during our free choice time. \r\n\r\nOur students have been voting for which puzzles they want to use first. We record their votes on the board - then discuss which puzzle had the most/least votes and how we know. We can't wait to use some of our puzzles for our next IB units! We can use our seasons puzzles for each season and our bugs puzzle when we learn about living things. \r\n\r\nWe know that we are going to be able to use the puzzles all year long! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762571410981,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-with-floor-puzzles-in-pre-k/9751950/","projectTitle":"Teamwork with Floor Puzzles in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spooner Gibney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6061185_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749671074753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6061185"},{"teacherId":7463538,"projectId":9679891,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous grant, which has enabled us to acquire essential materials that significantly enhance our preschoolers' literacy development. The phonics folder games have been particularly impactful for children eagerly engage with them, selecting activities that target their individual needs. This choice fosters independence and sustains interest in learning.\r\nAdditionally, the classroom supplies you funded have helped us create a structured, well-organized environment. These resources make it easy for children to access materials for art and other projects, supporting creativity and smooth classroom operations. We truly appreciate your support in making these improvements possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757540699028,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-through-games/9679891/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Through Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7463538"},{"teacherId":7463538,"projectId":9615608,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThank you for your generous grant, which has enabled us to acquire essential materials that significantly enhance our preschoolers' literacy development. The phonics folder games have been particularly impactful for children eagerly engage with them, selecting activities that target their individual needs. This choice fosters independence and sustains interest in learning.\r\nAdditionally, the classroom supplies you funded have helped us create a structured, well-organized environment. These resources make it easy for children to access materials for art and other projects, supporting creativity and smooth classroom operations. We truly appreciate your support in making these improvements possible.\r\n________________________________________","fullyFundedDate":1755702451781,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-supplies/9615608/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7463538"},{"teacherId":6061185,"projectId":9733409,"letterContent":"Our students have absolutely loved each part of having our plants in the classroom. They were so excited when they watched us take all of the plants out of their boxes. It was fun to make predictions about the types of plants we may get next! We were able to discuss the similarities and differences across the plants. \r\n\r\nThe students helped us pot our plants. They loved having a chance to get a little dirty in the potting soil. We talked about which pots would work best for each plant. As a class we decided on the best places in our classroom to put each plant. We've continued taking care of our plants. Our classroom helpers are able to check if our plants need water, and then they can water them if needed. \r\n\r\nWe are excited to continue taking care of our plants' needs throughout our school year.","fullyFundedDate":1759340347107,"projectUrl":"project/plant-iful-in-pre-k/9733409/","projectTitle":"Plant-iful in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spooner Gibney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6061185_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749671074753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6061185"},{"teacherId":11297,"projectId":9149561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Play-Doh project. The children really enjoy creating and using their imagination while they're building their fine-motor skills. The children each got to pick their own colors and have their own Play-Doh to use during our center times. \r\nThey learned about hand hygiene and washing their hands before and after they touch the Play-Doh in order to keep it usable for as long as possible. \r\nWhile they are making items, they are building motor skills by using Play-Doh scissors. They also are using accessories such as cookie cutters and rollers to create creations. The children were able to decide if they mixed their colors or kept them separate. They make pretend food, animals, robots and other fun creative works of art. \r\nWe are so thankful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1742947704665,"projectUrl":"project/play-doh-for-preschool/9149561/","projectTitle":"Play-Doh for Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11297"},{"teacherId":6061185,"projectId":9617740,"letterContent":"Our students came back from a long weekend to find a fully stocked science center in our classroom! They were so excited to use our new materials. We had to utilize a sign up list to ensure that everyone had a turn to explore our new science center during the first week. \r\n\r\nWe are really excited to be able to switch out materials that pertain to each of our units of study. We have enough materials that we can switch them out all year long! Our current favorites are the sensory tubes and the mammal specimen exploration center. Our students were eager to use the magnifying glass to take a close look at the specimens in the set. Our sensory tubes have opened up conversations about the properties of matter. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support for our classroom! The science materials will keep us busy and learning all year long!","fullyFundedDate":1758299131794,"projectUrl":"project/science-exploration-in-pre-k/9617740/","projectTitle":"Science Exploration in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spooner Gibney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6061185_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749671074753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6061185"},{"teacherId":6061185,"projectId":9409267,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they walked into the classroom and saw our brand new rug! They immediately walked over to the rug to feel how soft it was! Some friends started singing the alphabet while walking around the border with letters, and others were recognizing letters on the lily pads and turtles. They were especially excited for our very first morning meeting on the rug!\r\n\r\nFor our first morning meeting our students were given their own personal number to sit on - either on a lily pad or a turtle. Each child was eager to learn where their special spot was going to be. Now our students know that this space belongs to them - it helps us maintain distance and personal space during our large group activities. Children have even been using the rug during self-selected time. They have been practicing jumping to different letters and numbers. \r\n\r\nWe are so excited to keep using this rug each and every day this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1755699609683,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet-for-learning/9409267/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spooner Gibney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6061185_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749671074753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6061185"},{"teacherId":11297,"projectId":8938407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to our project! We opened and began using the Magna Doodles right away as well as the Stand-Up Magnetic Design Center. \r\nThe children have been using the Magna Doodles and Trace and Write centers to practice writing letters and numbers in a fun way. The Lakeshore Magnetic Designer was also taken out right away for students to work on their fine-motor skills while making art. \r\nWe have used the Stand-Up Magnetic Design center for the Turn & Learn magnet gears that we received as part of this donation. We also used this center for a 10 frame math game. A few weeks ago, we used it for a \"fire rescue\" game. Currently, we are exploring the \"Engineer-A-Coaster\" activity. This week the children have been drawing plans and then trying out their plans on the Magnetic Design center. \r\nBefore the end of the year, we will use the Create-A-Path Magnetic center. All of these materials will be available for our children next school year as well. \r\nThank you so much for your contributions!","fullyFundedDate":1734631122214,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-learning-activities-for-prescho/8938407/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Learning Activities for Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11297"},{"teacherId":11297,"projectId":8639873,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project. We have been able to keep our new rug looking just like new! The \"BISSELL Little Green Proheat Portable Deep Cleaner\" has helped us spot clean the rug from accidents, mud from the park, paint and Play-Doh. In years past we would have to wait weeks to months for the large carpet cleaner to come over from the main building to help us with these clean ups. We have cleaner to last us awhile to continue to keep our rug clean. We also have three small rugs that we are keeping clean and fresh thanks to you! \r\nThe books are in our lending library for families to check out. The books will be used for families for years to come in our classroom. \r\nWithout donors like you, our classroom wouldn't be as clean, comfy and cozy. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1726670789739,"projectUrl":"project/accidents-happen-please-help-us-clean/8639873/","projectTitle":"Accidents Happen - Please Help Us Clean Them Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11297"},{"teacherId":11297,"projectId":8290515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us work with our students in the area of Social-Emotional Learning. Upon receiving the materials and reading through them, we learned that it takes many years to fully implement the Conscious Discipline program. That doesn't mean that we haven't been using the materials immediately. \r\nWe have been slowly implementing routines and working with the children on self-regulation skills as well as ways to solve problems in a way that will hopefully teach skills that the children can use throughout their lives. Right now, social emotional learning and conflict resolution are skills are so important. Thank you for helping us teach children these skills that will help them with success for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1713382466903,"projectUrl":"project/conflict-resolution-and-emotional-regula/8290515/","projectTitle":"Conflict Resolution and Emotional Regulation in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11297"},{"teacherId":11297,"projectId":8639533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying our classroom with Kinetic Sand. The children use the sand both during self-selected centers and during our small groups. They don't even realize that as they are manipulating the sand they are getting their hands ready to become writers. The sand helps develop their fine-motor skills. \r\nThe children have enjoyed using their imagination with the sand. They have made many creative forms to include faces, snowmen and castles. We will continue to use the sand throughout the year to strengthen their creativity and fine-motor skills. At the end of the year, they will be able to take their remaining sand home to continue working with it over the summer. \r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1726686741488,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-sensory-sand/8639533/","projectTitle":"Sensational Sensory Sand","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11297"},{"teacherId":11297,"projectId":8483735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our journals/portfolios. We have already had our first quarter conferences and have shown all the parents growth so far. The children love doing their journals. In fact, when we run out of time in the morning before our recess time, many children request to do their journals in the afternoon during their free choice play. I am already seeing children that have grown in their letter and sound correspondence as well as their drawing skills. I know that by June we will see so much growth in their drawings, letter recognition, letter and sound correspondence as well as other very important skills that will help them be ready for Kindergarten.","fullyFundedDate":1723220047669,"projectUrl":"project/watch-me-grow-in-my-portfolio/8483735/","projectTitle":"Watch Me Grow in My Portfolio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11297"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127927","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.8,"schoolId":127927,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Peirce School - PreK Branch on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Peirce School - PreK Branch","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/peirce-school-prek-branch/127927"}