{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Princeville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":10222364,"letterContent":"The new storage has made a big impact on my kindergarten classroom by creating an organized, welcoming space where students can easily access the materials they need to learn and explore. With supplies stored in clearly designated, student-friendly spaces, my students are able to find materials independently and return them when they are finished.\r\n\r\nThis organization has helped my students develop responsibility, independence, and important classroom routines. Instead of spending valuable learning time searching for materials, students can quickly find what they need and get started. They are learning to take ownership of their classroom and understand that keeping our learning environment organized is everyone's responsibility.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the new storage has helped create a calmer and more functional classroom environment. My students can focus more fully on learning, collaborating, and exploring because the materials they need are accessible and organized. This project has turned our classroom organization into another opportunity for my kindergarteners to practice independence and become confident, responsible learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778007300024,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning-easy-access-storage/10222364/","projectTitle":"Organized Learning: Easy-Access Storage for Curious Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756951363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6635215"},{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":10202907,"letterContent":"The dramatic play materials have made a wonderful impact on my kindergarten students by giving them a space to use their imaginations, express themselves, and learn through play. Students are using the materials to create their own stories, take on different roles, and explore real-world experiences in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nDramatic play has strengthened my students' communication, vocabulary, creativity, and social-emotional skills. As they play together, they are learning to share, cooperate, solve problems, take turns, and express their ideas. They are also becoming more confident in communicating with their classmates and using their imagination to bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials have helped create a classroom environment where learning feels joyful and engaging. My students are excited to play, explore, and learn together, and I have seen their creativity and confidence grow through these experiences. The support of donors has helped make our dramatic play area a place where imagination truly comes to life.","fullyFundedDate":1778007301965,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-imagination-to-life-through-dra/10202907/","projectTitle":"Bringing Imagination to Life Through Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756951363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6635215"},{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":10215397,"letterContent":"The Chromebook cart has made a meaningful impact on my kindergarten students by giving them consistent access to technology that supports learning, exploration, and independence. Students are using the Chromebooks to practice foundational literacy and math skills, engage with interactive learning activities, and build important digital skills at an early age.\r\n\r\nHaving the Chromebook cart available in our classroom allows me to integrate technology into everyday instruction rather than relying on limited or shared access. My students have more opportunities to work at their own pace, practice important skills, and build confidence as learners.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the Chromebook cart has helped create more equitable learning opportunities for all of my students. It has given my kindergarteners the chance to develop digital literacy, problem-solving skills, and independence while making learning more engaging and interactive. This project has truly helped turn technology into a valuable tool for curiosity, growth, and kindergarten success.","fullyFundedDate":1778007302500,"projectUrl":"project/charging-up-young-learners-a-chromebook/10215397/","projectTitle":"Charging Up Young Learners: A Chromebook Cart for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756951363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6635215"},{"teacherId":6268532,"projectId":10241006,"letterContent":"My students and I have already been using the new cardstock, laminating sheets, and spirals to create durable writing journals for our Bookworms curriculum. The cardstock and laminating sheets were used to make sturdy front covers that will help keep the journals protected and looking nice throughout the entire school year. The spirals made it easy to bind the journals together so students can comfortably use them during daily reading and writing activities. One special moment was seeing the students' excitement when they received their completed journals and realized they would have their own special place to respond to stories, practice writing skills, and track their learning all year long.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the journals, they were eager to flip through the pages and begin writing right away. Having organized, personalized materials helped build excitement for our literacy block and encouraged students to take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing to use the journals during our Bookworms lessons for story responses, vocabulary work, comprehension activities, and writing practice connected to the books we read together throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1778007300665,"projectUrl":"project/writing-journals/10241006/","projectTitle":"Writing Journals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6268532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690834038892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-metz13"},{"teacherId":6268532,"projectId":10041502,"letterContent":"My students and I have already been using the new storage bins, label maker, and extra labels every day in our classroom. The bins have helped us organize sensory materials, loose parts, and classroom supplies so students can quickly find and put away what they need independently. One specific moment that stood out was watching students become excited to help sort and label materials for our sensory bins and loose part center. They were so proud seeing clearly labeled bins and enjoyed helping organize the room.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited because everything looked neat, easy to access, and more welcoming. Having organized materials has helped reduce distractions and made transitions between activities smoother.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are continuing to build organized sensory bin and loose part materials where students can independently access materials for space, life cycles, holidays, and more. These resources will continue helping create a structured, engaging learning environment that supports student independence and success every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778007302751,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-key/10041502/","projectTitle":"Organization is Key","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6268532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690834038892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-metz13"},{"teacherId":8651518,"projectId":10201979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with whiteboard materials! Your generosity is helping create a more engaging, organized, and interactive learning environment for my students every day.\r\n\r\nWith these new whiteboards, markers, and supplies, students will be able to actively participate in lessons, practice problem-solving, share ideas confidently, and collaborate with their classmates in real time. These hands-on tools make learning more exciting and help every student stay involved and motivated.","fullyFundedDate":1778007300997,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-supplies-for-our-classroom/10201979/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Supplies for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8651518_orig.jpg?crop=887,887,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661392915292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8651518"},{"teacherId":6594819,"projectId":10012579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, The Power of Reading Aloud — Turning Pages with Parents. Because of your generosity, our students are bringing high-quality books home each week and sharing meaningful reading experiences with their families.\r\n\r\nThis project was designed to do more than just send books home—it was created to build strong connections between school and home through the simple, powerful act of reading aloud. Each week, students take home a carefully selected book for a parent or family member to read with them. These books are helping to grow vocabulary, build background knowledge, and spark important conversations.\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing the impact. Students come back excited to talk about the stories they heard, the new words they learned, and the ideas they discussed at home. Families are becoming more engaged in their child's learning, and reading is turning into a shared, enjoyable routine rather than just a school task.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, access to high-quality books at home is not always guaranteed. Your donation has helped bridge that gap and ensured that every child has the opportunity to experience rich language and meaningful stories beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you have helped create moments—students sitting with a parent, listening to a story, asking questions, and building a love for reading together. Those moments matter, and they will have a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, our families, and the power of reading aloud.","fullyFundedDate":1768499674517,"projectUrl":"project/the-powe-of-reading-aloud-from-school-to/10012579/","projectTitle":"The Powe of Reading Aloud-from School to Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strebel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6594819_orig.jpg?crop=323,323,x30,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763088679751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-strebel"},{"teacherId":6594819,"projectId":10000397,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to tools that are truly changing the way they approach learning—especially in writing.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful impacts has come from the highlighting tools you provided. These simple materials have become essential in helping students break down and organize their thinking using the Think SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) framework. Writing can feel overwhelming for many students, but these tools give them a clear, visual way to structure their ideas.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to:\r\n Identify and highlight key parts of a prompt\r\n Organize their responses using strategies like TIDE\r\n Visually connect their evidence and explanations\r\n Self-monitor and revise their work with greater independence\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing the confidence grow in students who previously struggled with writing. Instead of staring at a blank page, they now have a process. They know how to start, how to organize their ideas, and how to check their work. The highlighters have turned abstract thinking into something concrete and manageable.\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies—it provided access, confidence, and a pathway for students to express their thinking more clearly. These are skills that will support them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our school, thank you for making such a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768499675003,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-writers-with-think-srsd/10000397/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Writers With Think SRSD Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strebel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6594819_orig.jpg?crop=323,323,x30,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763088679751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-strebel"},{"teacherId":6712824,"projectId":9952522,"letterContent":"This project has been a game changer in my classroom! I cannot believe I have never included a standing, mobile desk in my classroom before! It has been so much fun to collaborate with students at my little desk while others are working around me on the carpet. Having this has been nice for when students need to use the board and need a surface for writing. It has two levels which has helped me and my students work at the same time. Many teachers have seen this setup and are interested in having it in their classrooms as well! I truly appreciate the donors who made this project possible! We have loved it!","fullyFundedDate":1768499674780,"projectUrl":"project/stand-tall/9952522/","projectTitle":"Stand Tall","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6712824_orig.jpg?crop=1942,1942,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565989102515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-avocado"},{"teacherId":8651518,"projectId":9874508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students truly makes a difference every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, these materials bring lessons to life in ways that wouldn't be possible otherwise, and the excitement in the classroom is a direct result of your support.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, your generosity shows our students that there are people out there who believe in them and care about their success. That encouragement means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for making a lasting impact. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768499674497,"projectUrl":"project/canvas-creations/9874508/","projectTitle":"Canvas Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8651518_orig.jpg?crop=887,887,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661392915292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8651518"},{"teacherId":8651518,"projectId":9733767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the organization containers for my classroom library. My students have loved being able to have their books nicely organized. My students are also able to use the space to easily find books that spark their interest. \r\nThis has helped me to make a warming library area for my students to sit and read. The students have learned so much through their books that they have read this year. \r\nMy library space is now organized so the students can know exactly what book they are wanting based on the title.","fullyFundedDate":1762266356812,"projectUrl":"project/library-space/9733767/","projectTitle":"Library Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8651518_orig.jpg?crop=887,887,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661392915292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8651518"},{"teacherId":6712824,"projectId":9830126,"letterContent":"My cheerleaders are so grateful for their new Poms! They came in perfect time to use during their basketball sideline season! The maroon really popped and gave them a fresh look! Their old Poms desperately needed replaced and they were looking dull and tired. These girls worked so hard this year and truly earned these new Poms! I'm looking forward to using them in seasons to come. They are great quality and will last a long time. \r\nNot only have I used donorschoose with my students, but also with my athletes! I am so grateful for the support of both sides of my career at Princeville!","fullyFundedDate":1764605150385,"projectUrl":"project/sparkle-and-shine/9830126/","projectTitle":"Sparkle and Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6712824_orig.jpg?crop=1942,1942,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565989102515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-avocado"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_29166","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":286,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":79,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":53.8,"schoolId":29166,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Princeville Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Princeville Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/princeville-community-unit-school-district-326/princeville-elementary-school/29166"}