{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pinecrest Academy - Cadence","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7063326,"projectId":9999140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies. The students have been working hard with their supplies and have been loving their new books for novel reads. Recently in our Power hour for ELA the students have been reading the chapter books ans have been doing guided reading in class. The uno cards are a great addition for math centers. The students love using the cards for math games and for free time. The seat covers are so useful. The kids are able to keep their supplies at their desk and have more space. This donation has truly helped my students in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768162404115,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-novel-reads-and-supplies-to-succ/9999140/","projectTitle":"Awesome Novel Reads and Supplies to Succeed in the Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7063326"},{"teacherId":8129470,"projectId":10018558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards my classroom. The hands-on centers were such a big hit and my students loved exploring them. When I first brought the centers out, the students were so excited that they were jumping up and down. They really enjoyed the easiness of how to complete the centers but loved that they were still learning.\r\n\r\nMy favorite part of the new centers is that the centers can be completed individually or as a group. Seeing my students help each other when they were stuck was such a joy. My students loved being about to show and help others what they have learned this year. Thank you again for helping my students be confident with their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1768582946379,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-intervention-supplies/10018558/","projectTitle":"Small Group Intervention Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Batson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129470"},{"teacherId":9621320,"projectId":10022418,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your contributions, we were able to bring in much-needed paint supplies, storage containers, and treasure box incentives—each of which has made a meaningful impact on our daily learning environment.\r\nThe paint supplies have opened up new avenues for creativity and expression. My students now have the opportunity to explore art in a more hands-on and engaging way. Whether they are illustrating stories, learning about color theory, or simply expressing their emotions through painting, these materials have helped foster confidence and joy in their work. I've seen students who were once hesitant become excited participants, eager to share their creations with pride.\r\nThe storage containers have been a game changer for organization. A well-organized classroom allows us to maximize instructional time and helps students take responsibility for their materials. Everything now has a place, making transitions smoother and minimizing disruptions. This structure has contributed to a calmer, more focused learning environment where students can thrive.\r\nThe treasure box incentives have been incredibly motivating for my students. These rewards have helped reinforce positive behavior, effort, and perseverance. Students are more engaged and excited to meet expectations, knowing their hard work can earn them a small but meaningful reward. It has helped build a culture of encouragement and goal-setting within our classroom.\r\nYour support has not only provided physical materials but has also helped create a more inspiring, organized, and motivating space for my students. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their success. Your generosity truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768670286054,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-scholars-big-dreams/10022418/","projectTitle":"Tiny Scholars, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Augmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9621320_orig.jpg?crop=822,822,x223,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755645520292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9621320"},{"teacherId":9514533,"projectId":10018202,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students now have new treasure box items and classroom supplies that have already made such a positive impact in our room. The students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the new materials. Their excitement was immediate, and they could not wait to see all of the fun rewards and helpful supplies that were added to our classroom. It brought so much joy and motivation to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was seeing how excited students became when earning a visit to the treasure box after working hard and showing positive behavior. The new items have been a wonderful way to celebrate effort, growth, and kindness in the classroom. In addition, the classroom supplies are being used daily to support our lessons and activities, helping students stay prepared and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will help us keep building a positive classroom community where students feel encouraged to do their best. The treasure box items will continue to motivate students as they work toward academic and behavior goals, and the supplies will support our upcoming lessons and projects. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel excited, supported, and proud of their accomplishments.","fullyFundedDate":1768532847223,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-stay-focused-and-motiva/10018202/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Stay Focused and Motivated","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faught","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514533_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758694683906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514533"},{"teacherId":10269130,"projectId":10028040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous support of our classroom. With the posters, calculators, colored pencils, and markers you provided, our learning environment has become more engaging, organized, and inspiring. The posters serve as daily visual reminders that reinforce key concepts and strategies, helping students stay connected to what they are learning. The calculators allow students to explore math in a more efficient and confident way, especially when working through multi-step problems. Meanwhile, the colored pencils and markers have brought creativity into our lessons, giving students the opportunity to express their thinking visually and make their work more meaningful.\r\n\r\nStudents have been excited about having access to these new materials. Something as simple as a fresh set of markers or colored pencils has made a big difference in their enthusiasm and pride in their work. They enjoy adding color, organizing their ideas, and creating projects that feel personal and engaging. The calculators have also sparked excitement, as students feel more independent and capable when solving challenging math problems.","fullyFundedDate":1768682724487,"projectUrl":"project/1-2-3-count-with-me/10028040/","projectTitle":"1, 2, 3 Count With Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10269130"},{"teacherId":8130509,"projectId":10009275,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom! One special moment was during our centers, especially at the paint center, where students were able to express their creativity while also building fine motor skills. During our literacy centers, students used the retell cards to sequence stories and practice comprehension, which led to great discussions and teamwork. In math and phonics, the glow boxes have been a huge hit—students love using them to explore numbers, letters, and sounds in a fun, hands-on way. I saw so much engagement—students who are usually hesitant were eager to participate and try new things.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. There were lots of smiles, excitement, and curiosity. They couldn't wait to explore everything, especially the glow boxes, which immediately grabbed their attention. Many students began collaborating right away, sharing ideas and helping one another.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we'll continue using these resources to support our current lessons through centers, small group instruction, and independent practice. Our next steps include strengthening reading comprehension with retelling activities, building foundational math and phonics skills using the glow boxes, and continuing to develop fine motor and creative expression through the paint center. These materials will continue to play an important role in helping my students grow and gain confidence every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768661855564,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tiny-hands-and-big-learning/10009275/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tiny Hands and Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8130509_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672629195558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8130509"},{"teacherId":5186237,"projectId":9999124,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation. My students were very excited to use the LCD writing tablets. It offered an alternative to the typical whiteboard and marker. My students love using these for math practice! \r\n\r\nThe math game is also a huge hit with my class. They love to compete against each other by solving math facts. It is fun to play this game with my students. \r\n\r\nThe craft supplies and colored paper have sparked creativity with the students. They love to draw and use their imagination. \r\n\r\nOur newly stocked treasure box has motivated students to work hard and be a leader so they can earn a trip to the treasure box. \r\n\r\nThank you for having an impact on our class. We truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1768161383375,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures/9999124/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henneman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5186237_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635623245431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5186237"},{"teacherId":9348109,"projectId":10003643,"letterContent":"My students were immediately excited when they saw the new materials—especially the fidgets and squishy toys. It was amazing to see how quickly the sensory tools helped students stay calm, focused, and ready to learn. One of my favorite moments was during a small group math lesson, when a student who typically struggles to stay engaged was able to use a fidget and successfully complete their math practice with confidence.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the math tools daily to build fact fluency in a fun, interactive way, and the phonics materials during small group instruction to strengthen decoding skills. The dry erase supplies have also made lessons more engaging and hands-on.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources in targeted small groups to build independence and confidence in both reading and math, while also practicing self-regulation strategies throughout the day.","fullyFundedDate":1768506271211,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-confident-learners/10003643/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Webber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348109"},{"teacherId":10400645,"projectId":10028941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness has truly made a meaningful impact on my students, and I am incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have access to fidget toys and putty that help them self-regulate, stay focused, and feel more comfortable in the learning environment. Simple tools like crayons, dry erase markers, and colored gel pens have sparked creativity and made learning more engaging and enjoyable. My students we ecstatic to see all the new amazing donations as each one came in and excited to learn how they are able to use them.\r\n\r\nThe addition of snacks has also been incredibly helpful, ensuring that students can stay energized and ready to learn throughout the day. Headsets for Chromebooks and Chromebook chargers have made a huge difference in supporting individualized learning, allowing students to fully participate in digital lessons without distractions or interruptions. During Cert testing and SBAC my students were able to keep Chromebook's charged, and work efficiently throughout the test. A few of my students forgot their headsets so having them on-hand students didn't have to request a new set just for these test.\r\n\r\nThe roller desk has provided an organized space for students to store their materials, helping them build responsibility and independence. Classroom essentials like wipes keep our environment clean and safe, while stickers and mini toys serve as positive reinforcement, motivating students and celebrating their hard work and achievements.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided supplies but has also created a more supportive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment. My students feel cared for, excited to learn, and empowered every day because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and making a difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1768685769949,"projectUrl":"project/hope-through-education/10028941/","projectTitle":"Hope Through Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400645"},{"teacherId":8229277,"projectId":10013149,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to my math classroom. As a veteran teacher I know the importance of having learning tools in the classroom. I also know the importance of trying new things.\r\n\r\nThe enrichment project consisted of items that fit into two categories. The first category is calculators. This one is straight forward. My school provides me with graphing calculators. However, when teaching PreAlgebra, graphing calculators can be an intimidating tool. I wanted a calculator I could use in the classroom that is simpler to use. I also wanted a calculator which was affordable and easily purchased at local stores should students want to purchase their own for consistency when working outside of the classroom. The calculators purchased through DonorsChoose fit both criteria, and I already see an increase in student confidence when using calculators as a tool.\r\n\r\nThe other category is individual whiteboards and accessories. I'll admit I'm still getting use to integrating them as part of my instruction. The students enjoy using the whiteboards, but it's been a challenge to get the students to use them for work and not doodling. The novelty is wearing off, which is a good thing because more and more students are focusing on using the whiteboards for mathematics, with of course still a little doodling at times.","fullyFundedDate":1768438497910,"projectUrl":"project/math-classroom-learning-enrichment-proje/10013149/","projectTitle":"Math Classroom Learning Enrichment Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bzinak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8229277"},{"teacherId":4555925,"projectId":10023198,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your kindness! The students were so excited to find out they didn't have to carry their lunch boxes to specials and back anymore, which meant no more forgetting them! They also loved the news that we would be using whiteboards and markers for our tests and class activities. Now, every student has their own whiteboard and marker ready to go whenever they need them, and it really adds to the fun of learning!\r\nAfter a few days of using a lunch cart, whiteboards, and dry-erase markers, we have found it much easier to conduct daily activities. We have saved a significant amount of time that would have otherwise been spent looking for lost lunchboxes. Additionally, students have been able to improve their grades by quickly erasing mistakes and double-checking their work.","fullyFundedDate":1768671158183,"projectUrl":"project/daily-classroom-needs/10023198/","projectTitle":"Daily Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4555925_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768317083948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ea-quinn"},{"teacherId":9123984,"projectId":9999002,"letterContent":"The Ozobots have allowed my kindergarten students to engage with foundational skills—like reading, writing, and problem-solving—in a hands-on and meaningful way. In our classroom, learning isn't just about worksheets; it's about exploration, creativity, and building real understanding.\r\n\r\nMany of us use technology at home, but in our classroom, technology is used as a tool for thinking. 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