{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Princeville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":6606499,"projectId":9914802,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity to my classroom, I was able to purchase some pathways to create a sensory path in the hallway outside of my classroom. We now have wall pushup spots, hopscotch, hand and feet activities, spins, wiggles, and swivels. In addition we have this amazing plane on the wall that has different activities for the students to work their hands, brains, and focus. Every single student in the school is able to take advantage of these pathways and they all love it. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764674791187,"projectUrl":"project/enchanted-movement-trail-at-our-grade-sc/9914802/","projectTitle":"Enchanted Movement Trail at Our Grade School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Urbanc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6606499_orig.jpg?crop=624,624,x131,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610931058989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6606499"},{"teacherId":7252001,"projectId":10033383,"letterContent":"These sensory paths and bins have already made an impact on my students. They are able to take a break and choose a sensory path or a bin to relax and calm down. These calming activities are going to be great to keep adding to for the future. My future students for years to come will see the impact of these.\r\nMy students love the erasable pens and making writing so much easier and fun. They love coming in and being able to pick a different color everyday. \r\nWe also love the paint dobbers for 1 to 1 counting in math. We have used them to count how many of each color and add them together. \r\nThe impact you have made by donating is greatly appreciated and thanked.","fullyFundedDate":1769735750751,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-items/10033383/","projectTitle":"Sensory Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7252001_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770159641357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7252001"},{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":9711107,"letterContent":"This Hands-On Learning with Sensory and STEAM project will bring learning to life for my kindergarten students. At five and six years old, children learn best by touching, building, exploring, and experimenting. Sensory materials and STEAM tools give them opportunities to think critically, solve problems, and make meaningful connections through play-based learning.\r\n\r\nWith access to engaging hands-on materials, students will strengthen fine motor skills, language development, collaboration, and creativity. Sensory experiences help regulate emotions and improve focus, allowing students to fully engage in academic tasks. STEAM materials encourage curiosity as students design, test, build, and revise their ideas—building resilience and confidence along the way.\r\n\r\nThese resources will directly support early literacy and math skills by allowing students to explore concepts in a concrete, developmentally appropriate way. Whether they are building structures, investigating textures, or experimenting with simple engineering challenges, students are developing foundational skills that support reading, writing, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThis project created an environment where learning feels joyful, purposeful, and accessible to every child. By investing in hands-on experiences, you are helping young learners become thinkers, creators, and confident problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1764605149769,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-sensory-and-steam/9711107/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning with Sensory and STEAM","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":9665173,"letterContent":"Adding a shelf to our writing center will completely transform how my kindergarten students access and use their materials. Right now, our supplies are stored in bins that are difficult for little hands to manage independently. A dedicated shelf will allow writing tools, paper choices, word cards, and mentor texts to be organized in a clear, inviting, and student-friendly way.\r\n\r\nWhen materials are visible and within reach, students are more likely to take ownership of their writing. An organized shelf encourages independence, responsibility, and confidence—especially for young learners who are just beginning to see themselves as authors. Instead of waiting for teacher assistance, students can gather what they need and begin writing right away.\r\n\r\nThis simple piece of furniture will support literacy growth by making the writing center more functional and inspiring. It will create a space where students feel empowered to explore ideas, practice phonics skills, and build stamina as writers. In a classroom where purposeful play and hands-on learning matter, this shelf becomes more than storage—it becomes a tool for building independence, organization, and a love for writing.","fullyFundedDate":1764605149791,"projectUrl":"project/building-writers-a-shelf-for-our-writin/9665173/","projectTitle":"Building Writers: A Shelf for Our Writing Center","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":10008489,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution of STEM kits focused on force, motion, engineering, and magnets. Your support has expanded the ways our students explore and understand science through hands-on, engaging experiences.\r\n\r\nThese kits are being used during science lessons and small-group activities where students investigate how objects move, how magnets interact, and how designs can be built and improved. Students are learning to test ideas, make changes, and try again, which strengthens perseverance and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were introduced, students were immediately curious and enthusiastic. They were eager to explore the pieces, work with classmates, and share discoveries. The kits encouraged collaboration, conversation, and excitement for learning, especially for students who thrive with hands-on instruction.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will use these resources to complete engineering challenges, document their thinking with drawings and simple explanations, and connect their learning to real-world examples. Your generosity has helped create a learning environment where students feel confident to explore, experiment, and think like young engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1768499675045,"projectUrl":"project/force-motion-and-magnets/10008489/","projectTitle":"Force, Motion, and Magnets","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":9939800,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of art supplies, including canvases, canvas bags, paint markers, paint, and paint brushes. These materials have made an immediate and positive impact on our classroom by giving students new ways to express themselves creatively.\r\n\r\nWe are using these supplies during art lessons, small-group activities, and creative centers. Students are painting on canvases, decorating canvas bags, and experimenting with paint and markers to explore colors, patterns, and personal ideas. These activities support fine motor development, creativity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to begin creating. Many students quickly shared ideas and showed pride in their work. The supplies encouraged focus, collaboration, and joyful learning for all students.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these materials for collaborative projects, classroom displays, and cross-curricular activities connected to literacy and social-emotional learning. 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