{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pershing Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4852898,"projectId":9086678,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, the new TV has made a big difference in my school library! Now when we read books together, every student can clearly see the text and illustrations, no matter where they're sitting. This has made our library lessons more inclusive and engaging, especially for our youngest readers and students who learn best with visual support.\r\n\r\nIn the library, technology like this helps bring stories to life. I use the TV to display books during read-alouds, highlight book features, share author videos, and introduce new genres and series. Students are more excited than ever — they notice more details in the illustrations and are much more eager to join discussions.\r\n\r\nI've especially seen early readers and students who are shy during storytime become more involved because they can easily follow along. The TV has truly helped make our library a more welcoming, exciting space for every student.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me build a better library experience for my school!","fullyFundedDate":1739468075748,"projectUrl":"project/a-digital-story-screen/9086678/","projectTitle":"A Digital Story Screen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852898_orig.jpg?crop=4160,4160,x0,y748&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683560496402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852898"},{"teacherId":8963374,"projectId":9057576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom! Because of your support, we now have the supplies and snacks we need to finish the school year strong. The students use the new pencils and notebooks every day for reading, writing, and other classwork. The snacks have been a huge help during long days—they give the kids the extra boost they need to stay focused and energized while they work hard.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students were so excited! They cheered and couldn't wait to see what was inside. Some even asked, \"Who gave us all this?\" I told them that kind people who care about their learning made it happen. One student said, \"This makes me feel like someone really believes in us,\" and that made our classroom feel even more special.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're working on finishing our learning goals before summer. The supplies help students stay prepared for every lesson, and the snacks keep their energy up, especially during reading and writing activities. Your support has made such a big difference, not just in what we have, but in how my students feel. Thank you for making them feel cared for, supported, and ready to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1737571530043,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-and-snacks-to-finis/9057576/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials and Snacks to Finish the Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8963374_orig.png?crop=957,957,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676520498300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8963374"},{"teacherId":7777230,"projectId":8504568,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for the resources for my classroom! The farm animals, vet clinic, puzzles, and verb cards have been daily activities in multiple sessions. My students will even request to play with some of these as a reward. The magnetic tiles have been great for working on problem solving, peer play, requesting, and building imagination. My students LOVE playing in the sand and it is used as a calm down activity, reward, and fun way to work on verbs (ex: scoop, pour, hide) with my early language learners. \r\n\r\nYour donation has made such a difference in my therapy sessions and has increased student engagement. I so appreciate your support and know my students do, too!","fullyFundedDate":1722182171707,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-imaginative-and-indepen/8504568/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Imaginative and Independent Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Claywell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7777230_orig.png?crop=276,276,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623977170213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7777230"},{"teacherId":2847189,"projectId":9028976,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our desk stabilization project! The tennis balls have made a real difference. Before, noisy, wobbly desks distracted us, hindering focus during lessons and group work. Now, the classroom is calmer, discussions are more productive, and group work is much smoother. Teaching is easier, too.\r\n\r\nStudents are more settled and attentive, creating a positive learning environment. Your contribution has improved our classroom, allowing students to concentrate better. We're truly grateful for your help in making our space more conducive to learning. Thank you!\"","fullyFundedDate":1736653973752,"projectUrl":"project/stop-the-squeak/9028976/","projectTitle":"Stop the Squeak!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2847189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734798056890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslnixonucity"},{"teacherId":9194726,"projectId":8806345,"letterContent":"Thank you for the amazing gifts you sent our classroom. Our students now have the opportunity to move when needed. The exercise bike has been a wonderful addtion. We recently established rules of the bike. Students liked the idea of having a random name picker choose who gets to ride at the end of each class perior. Students are enjoying the \"competition\" with the bike as well. The class has also been enjoying the Legos, fidgets, toys and all. We use ALL of these amazing gifts daily. As a class, everyone is learning to care for the toys and take turns.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving to others! It was a great conversation letting them know that someone in the community cared enough to donate. Thank you for caring for my students in that way! Your gift will forever be remembered!","fullyFundedDate":1730737377619,"projectUrl":"project/lets-move-my-special-ed-students-woul/8806345/","projectTitle":"Let's Move!! My Special Ed Students Would Benefit Greatly!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Engel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9194726_orig.jpg?crop=749,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726789778473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslengel"},{"teacherId":9194726,"projectId":8951324,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity over the last few weeks. My students were incredibly thankful for your donation. It was such a magical day when they received their goodies. I set up my room for a movie along with a display of presents. Each student came in and picked a book, blanket, jammies (pre-selected for size), and snack. They were all beaming about their VERY own present. I had one little boy asked, \"When he would have to give it back?\" He was tickled to hear that they are HIS now. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping and caring for my students with these treasures. It always warms my heart when others....DO GOOD. The students even talked a little bit about thier books and blankets after they came back from break!\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1732573514924,"projectUrl":"project/gifting-my-ssd-students-new-pjs-for-chr/8951324/","projectTitle":"Gifting My SSD Students New PJ's for Christmas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Engel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9194726_orig.jpg?crop=749,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726789778473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslengel"},{"teacherId":8963374,"projectId":8980446,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Thanks to you, my students now have copies of Hate That Cat by Sharon Creech and a special gift to inspire their love for reading and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity means so much to our classroom. Hate That Cat is already sparking excitement and curiosity among my students, and it's incredible to see their enthusiasm as they dive into the story. These moments of joy and learning are possible because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making a difference in their educational journey. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1733252989178,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-great-hearts-with-gifts-of-g/8980446/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Great Hearts with Gifts of Gratitude","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8963374_orig.png?crop=957,957,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676520498300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8963374"},{"teacherId":4852898,"projectId":8721925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project. Because of you, students have access to new books and are engaging in discussions about those books with their peers and myself. Your contribution has been instrumental in helping me ignite a passion for reading among third, fourth, and fifth-grade students at my school.\r\n\r\nLast year's challenge, which focused on the 12 Mark Twain Award nominees, was a resounding success thanks to the enthusiasm of my students and the unwavering support of individuals like you. With 41 participants collectively completing 141 quizzes—and two remarkable third-grade students reading all 12 nominated books—it's clear that my efforts are making a meaningful impact.\r\n\r\nThis year, I'm excited to build on that momentum by expanding the challenge to include both the Mark Twain Award and Denny O'Neil Award nominees. By introducing graphic novels alongside fiction, I aim to engage even more students and provide a diverse reading experience that fosters literacy, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nTo date, students have engaged with 15 of the 28 books and collectively taken 83 quizzes to test their comprehension. We are just getting started! Thank you for being a vital part of this journey. Your support helps me create a vibrant and engaging environment where my students can thrive. 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