{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clarence A Piggott Academy","outOfStateSupporters":23.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8138144,"projectId":10586165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing these amazing new resources into our classroom! When the boxes arrived and the students first saw the playdoh with cookie cutters, feathers, scrapbook paper, puffy stickers, and smelly stickers, the room absolutely erupted with excitement. They were buried in the boxes trying to smell the stickers and touch the squishy toys and small animal plush toys. Seeing their faces light up with pure joy from the moment they opened the packages was a deeply rewarding experience for me as an educator.\r\n We are currently using these resources to bring our storytelling and creative writing units to life. In a recent project, students used the playdoh, cookie cutters, and feathers to physically sculpt characters for a short story. They then drafted their narratives using the mini animal pens and bound them into physical books decorated with the scrapbook paper and stickers. I even used our new cordless glue gun to help secure a few elaborate feather creations! Watching reluctant writers become completely absorbed in creating their stories because they had these tactile materials was incredible. Meanwhile, having my laptop elevated on the new computer stand allowed me to easily project writing prompts and track student progress seamlessly.\r\n Moving forward, our next steps are to hold a \"Classroom Publishing Party.\" Students will display their handmade books alongside their animal plush toys and squished characters. They will read their stories to peers from other classrooms, practicing their public speaking and presentation skills. Your generosity has not only filled our room with color and creativity, but it has also given my students a deep sense of pride in their work.","fullyFundedDate":1789787314309,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-fun/10586165/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loubert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8138144_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753649726368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138144"},{"teacherId":8137415,"projectId":10582053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your contributions, our students now have access to plastic folders, sheet protectors for multiplication practice, headphones, dry erase markers, and regular markers. These essential tools are already making a huge difference in our daily learning routines.\r\n\r\nHere is a glimpse into how your kindness is transforming our classroom:\r\n\r\nMultiplication Practice with Folders & Sheet Protectors: The plastic folders combined with sheet protectors have created durable, reusable activity centers. Students slip their math worksheets inside and use dry erase markers to solve multiplication problems over and over again. This turns daily practice into an interactive experience while saving paper and allowing for instant corrections.\r\n\r\nHeadphones for Focused Learning: The new headphones allow students to engage with educational software, listen to read-alouds, and work on tailored learning paths without distraction. They help create a quiet, focused environment where every child can learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nDry Erase & Regular Markers: Dry erase markers make group work and white-board problem solving engaging and fast-paced, while vibrant regular markers bring excitement to our creative projects, anchor charts, and illustrations across all subjects.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than just supply materials—it sends a powerful message to my students that people outside our classroom believe in their success and care about their education. Thank you for opening your hearts and making a direct, positive impact on our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1788811264532,"projectUrl":"project/every-day-items/10582053/","projectTitle":"Every Day Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137415_orig.jpg?crop=378,378,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700122882255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137415"},{"teacherId":2919137,"projectId":10579565,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the recent donation of puppets to our classroom. The impact of these tools on my students' learning and emotional development has been profound.\r\n\r\nMany of my students struggle with social-emotional regulation and expressiveness, but the puppets have provided a safe, welcoming bridge for them to communicate. Children who were previously shy or non-verbal are now eager to share their thoughts, using the puppets as a creative voice. We have used them for interactive storytelling, conflict-resolution role play, and language acquisition exercises.\r\n\r\nSeeing the sheer joy and confidence these puppets have brought into our daily routine has been incredible. They have turned our classroom into a more collaborative, empathetic, and vibrant space. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our students' education and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1788580463288,"projectUrl":"project/communication-with-puppets/10579565/","projectTitle":"Communication with Puppets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2919137"},{"teacherId":9347344,"projectId":10589144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Small Supplies, Big Impact.\" Your generous donation of pocket seat covers, paper, laminating sheets, stickers, and erasers may seem like small supplies, but they are making a big difference in my classroom. These materials give my students more opportunities to learn, create, stay organized, and take pride in their work. The stickers and erasers add a little fun and encouragement to their day, while the paper, laminating sheets, and pocket seat covers help me create durable, engaging resources that students can use again and again.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that people believe in them and want to see them succeed. Because of your generosity, I can provide a classroom where students have the supplies they need to participate, explore, and learn with confidence. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make \"Small Supplies, Big Impact\" a reality. Your support truly shows that even the smallest contribution can have a lasting impact on a child's education.","fullyFundedDate":1788753102883,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-impact-on-learning/10589144/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Impact on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scrivo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347344_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y404&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698954003823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347344"},{"teacherId":6707145,"projectId":10275707,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new math materials, they were eager to explore how each tool worked. Instead of learning only from worksheets, they can now build, sort, count, and investigate. We use the mini clocks to practice telling time, 3D shapes to identify and describe attributes, tangrams to compose and decompose shapes, geoboards to create and compare shapes, and money flash cards to identify coins and their values. One favorite moment was watching students use tangrams and geoboards to create shapes and proudly explain their thinking. They were not simply memorizing vocabulary—they were thinking like mathematicians.\r\n\r\nThese resources also provide more opportunities for collaboration. During math centers, students solve problems, explain their strategies, and try new approaches when something does not work. I love hearing students say, \"Let me show you another way!\" as they discover that problems can often be solved in multiple ways. The materials have made math more interactive and joyful while helping students build confidence with challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nNext, students will apply their understanding of shapes, time, and money to real-world problem-solving activities and projects. They will use multiple tools together, explain their reasoning, and continue developing their mathematical thinking. Thanks to our donors, my students have more than new supplies; they have hands-on opportunities to explore, collaborate, make mistakes, try again, and discover that math is something they can do.","fullyFundedDate":1784228465192,"projectUrl":"project/feel-the-math-love-the-math/10275707/","projectTitle":"Feel the Math, Love the Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6707145_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y239&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566630002124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-domine"},{"teacherId":469583,"projectId":10521170,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought hands-on STEM learning directly into the hands of our elementary students! Thanks to your support, our library has transformed from a quiet space for books into a vibrant hub of curiosity and discovery. Our young learners are now building, testing, and problem-solving through interactive engineering challenges and scientific exploration. Seeing their eyes light up as they bring abstract concepts to life has been nothing short of inspiring.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, students across all grade levels have gained access to high-quality STEM materials that foster critical thinking and teamwork. During our weekly library visits, children who previously struggled to engage with traditional reading are thriving as they collaborate on building projects. You haven't just funded materials, you've created an inclusive environment where every child feels empowered to think like a scientist, an engineer, and an innovator.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire school community, thank you for investing in our students' futures. Your gift does more than supply resources; it sends a powerful message to these children that their ideas matter and their possibilities are endless. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our library program!","fullyFundedDate":1788467272063,"projectUrl":"project/busy-hands/10521170/","projectTitle":"Busy Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schirber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp469583_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644298057936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-schirber"},{"teacherId":8137415,"projectId":10384265,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for supporting my project titled \"A Few Finishing Touches\". \r\n\r\nThe items were put to use as our school year began. \r\n\r\nThese frequently used resources allow my students to have access to headphones, whiteboards, and white board markers every single day. We create interactive math and reading notebooks and you'd be surprised by how many glue sticks get used during their creations. Your kindness has directly enhanced their daily learning experience and boosted their excitement for learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to make a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785331580482,"projectUrl":"project/a-few-finishing-touches/10384265/","projectTitle":"A Few Finishing Touches","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137415_orig.jpg?crop=378,378,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700122882255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137415"},{"teacherId":6707145,"projectId":10173973,"letterContent":"This project has helped make phonics instruction more explicit, engaging, and meaningful for my first-grade students. With the UFLI Foundations teacher manual, I have a clear, systematic resource to guide students through important foundational reading skills such as phonemic awareness, decoding, blending, and spelling patterns. The hand2mind word-work materials give students the opportunity to practice these skills in a hands-on way by building and manipulating words, identifying patterns, and applying what they have learned. These tools allow me to meet students where they are and provide repeated practice that helps build both accuracy and confidence.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an active part of every day. Students listen to and discuss books, practice new phonics skills, read decodable words and texts, and work together during small-group instruction. I especially love seeing students who may have struggled with reading begin to experience success when they can physically work with letters and words and see how sounds come together to make words. The small-group setting allows me to give students focused instruction and celebrate their progress along the way. These materials are helping my students see themselves as capable readers and are giving them the tools they need to become more confident, independent readers.","fullyFundedDate":1778068711746,"projectUrl":"project/flying-through-phonics-with-ufli/10173973/","projectTitle":"Flying Through Phonics With UFLI","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6707145_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y239&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566630002124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-domine"},{"teacherId":8138144,"projectId":10405996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! The exciting package filled with invisible ink pens, silly scent sand, galaxy slime, fidget toys, party favors, and sticky hands has arrived, and my kindergartners are absolutely bursting with excitement. These are not just toys to a five-year-old—they are magical keys that open the door to a lifelong love for reading. Because of your thoughtful donation, I am able to accomplish a major goal in my teaching: creating an irresistible and joyful reading culture in our classroom. We are using these items as highly effective motivational rewards to celebrate reading milestones, whether a student masters a tricky set of sight words, focuses beautifully during independent reading time, or takes a brave risk while sounding out a new word. The invisible ink pens have been an absolute favorite for \"secret word\" reading games, while the slime, sand, and fidgets keep little hands engaged and focused during our small-group phonics lessons. Your kind gift has completely transformed our reading block from a structured lesson into an energetic adventure that my students eagerly anticipate each day. By providing these whimsical incentives, you have given my little learners the extra boost of confidence and excitement they need to build their reading stamina and thrive. Thank you for investing in our kindergarten classroom and for creating so many smiles around our book baskets!","fullyFundedDate":1785331545285,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-kindergarten-readers/10405996/","projectTitle":"Promoting Kindergarten Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loubert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8138144_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753649726368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138144"},{"teacherId":8138144,"projectId":10405902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! The supply of unscented, hypoallergenic baby wipes has arrived, and they have instantly become one of the most vital resources in our kindergarten classroom. In a room full of energetic five-year-olds, learning is wonderfully messy, and having these wipes on hand ensures that our day runs smoothly and safely. Because of your thoughtful donation, I am able to seamlessly transition my students from hands-on learning activities to the next part of our day without losing precious instructional time. Whether we are cleaning up sticky fingers after an intense arts and crafts session, wiping down tables after using playdough, or freshening up after outdoor recess, these wipes make cleanup quick, easy, and independent for little hands. Most importantly, because these wipes are completely unscented and hypoallergenic, I can comfortably protect the sensitive skin, allergies, and health needs of every single child in my room. Your gift has provided the practical foundation we need to keep our classroom clean, healthy, and focused on the joy of learning. Thank you for investing in our kindergarten class!","fullyFundedDate":1785331554843,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-clean-up/10405902/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Clean Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loubert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8138144_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753649726368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138144"},{"teacherId":8138144,"projectId":10405167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! The Scholastic Let's Find Out and Science Spin magazines have arrived, and my kindergartners are absolutely bursting with excitement to explore them. These magazines are the perfect size for little hands, and the vibrant, real-world photographs instantly capture their curiosity and keep them completely engaged in their learning. Because of your thoughtful donation, I am able to seamlessly blend early reading skills with science and social studies concepts during our daily lessons. These resources allow me to teach critical foundational skills—like tracking print, identifying sight words, and exploring non-fiction text features—in a way that feels like a fun adventure to a five-year-old. The bite-sized science articles are also perfect for sparking big classroom discussions about the world around us. Perhaps the best part of your gift is that these magazines belong to the children. Being able to read them together at school and then pack them into their backpacks to share with their families at home builds an incredible bridge between school and home learning. Thank you for investing in our kindergarten classroom and for fueling a genuine love for reading and scientific discovery in my young students!","fullyFundedDate":1785257987369,"projectUrl":"project/lets-find-out-for-kindergartners/10405167/","projectTitle":"Let's Find Out! for Kindergartners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loubert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8138144_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753649726368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138144"},{"teacherId":8138144,"projectId":10387880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! The packs of vibrant colored construction paper and the \"Shades of Me\" brown-toned paper have arrived, and my kindergartners were absolutely thrilled to see them. Having a fresh, rich variety of paper completely transforms our daily art and learning centers, turning creative ideas into hands-on masterpieces. The bright colored paper is already being put to excellent use, helping our little learners build their fine motor skills through folding, cutting, and pasting. However, the \"Shades of Me\" paper has truly been the highlight of our classroom. It provides a beautiful spectrum of skin-tone shades that allows every single child in my room to look at the art shelf and find a paper that accurately and beautifully represents themselves, their families, and their friends. Your kind donation did so much more than just restock our art cabinet; it helped create an inclusive environment where every child feels seen, valued, and celebrated. 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