{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pinecrest Academy - Inspirada","outOfStateSupporters":19.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8170163,"projectId":10009241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project, \"The Innovation Station.\" Your generosity has made a tremendous impact on the students in my STEM classroom at Pinecrest Academy Inspirada. I teach approximately 750 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, and these materials have already brought so much excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning to our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur Kindergarten through 4th grade students especially loved using the KEVA planks and circuit-building materials. Students designed mazes, experimented with free building, and created exciting Rube Goldberg machines. One of their favorite activities was learning about forces and motion while designing chain reactions that solved simple problems in creative ways. The classroom was filled with teamwork, problem-solving, and cheering when students successfully completed their designs. Watching students test ideas, make improvements, and celebrate their successes showed just how meaningful hands-on STEM learning can be.\r\n\r\nThe butterfly materials also created unforgettable learning experiences for our students. Students carefully observed each stage of the butterfly life cycle, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. When the butterflies finally hatched, the students were amazed and excited to release them. They also made connections by comparing the butterfly life cycle to the life cycles of rainbow trout and plants that we study in STEM. These experiences helped students strengthen their observation skills while building a deeper appreciation for science and the natural world.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are able to explore, create, collaborate, and think like real engineers and scientists. These materials will continue inspiring curiosity and innovation for years to come. Thank you again for helping make STEM learning engaging, meaningful, and memorable for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768278017248,"projectUrl":"project/the-innovation-station/10009241/","projectTitle":"The Innovation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8170163"},{"teacherId":9347266,"projectId":9990173,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when our DonorsChoose materials arrived! The new supplies and drawer organizers immediately made a difference in our classroom environment. Students were excited to help sort and organize materials, and they've taken real ownership in keeping our space neat and functional. Having everything easily accessible has allowed us to transition more smoothly between activities and spend more time focused on learning. One memorable moment was watching students independently gather what they needed for a writing activity without any confusion or delays—it truly showed how these resources are supporting their independence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and positive reinforcement items were just as impactful. Students were genuinely excited and felt recognized for their effort and positive behavior. It created an uplifting atmosphere where students are motivated to stay on task, support one another, and take pride in their work. Even small moments—like earning a snack for demonstrating \"Pioneer Pride\"—have helped build a stronger classroom community and encouraged students to make thoughtful choices.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will continue to support our daily learning, especially as we work on our current units in writing and literature. Students will use the organized supplies during writing workshops, collaborative activities, and our upcoming monologue and poetry projects. Because of your generosity, we're able to focus more on creativity, engagement, and meaningful learning experiences. Thank you for giving my students tools that not only support their academic growth but also make our classroom a more positive and structured place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768100032786,"projectUrl":"project/supply-refresh/9990173/","projectTitle":"Supply Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347266_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748379102737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347266"},{"teacherId":2571719,"projectId":10006924,"letterContent":"I am writing this to thank you from the bottom of my heart! My students were absolutely amazed with the books and supplies we received from you. From the day we received our materials, I had students asking me when would we start reading! We have begun reading Because of Winn Dixie, and they are absolutely loving it.\r\n\r\n This is the time of year that allows us ample time to thoroughly enjoy a novel and in this case, two novels! We will be completing multiple projects from both novels including a foldable interactive book report summary as well as a study journal where students are able to write about the characters, etc. I will be incorporating vocabulary and grammar lessons based off of the novels too. They are excited about presenting information on our standing whiteboard as well. \r\n\r\n Not only will it be fun to read these books, my students will significantly improve their reading fluency and reading comprehension. When my students found out what books we got, I had so many say they have always wanted to read these particular books. A big thank you from me and my third graders!","fullyFundedDate":1768527435166,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-reading/10006924/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Betti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2571719_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460419319622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2571719"},{"teacherId":6426991,"projectId":10009960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Your donation has made a meaninful and immediate impact on my students, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and belief in their success.\r\n\r\nOne of the most valuable additions to our classroom has been the decodable readers. These books have been a game-changer for my students as they develop their early reading skills. These texts are carefully aligned to phonics patterns, students are able to practice decoding words independently, which builds both confidence and accuracy. I have already seen students who were previously hesitant begin to take risks in their reading, sounding out words and experiencing success. This sense of accomplishment is so important at this stage in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nYour donation also allowed us to receive a new paper cutter, which has been an incredible help in preparing classroom materials. This has saved valuable time and allowed me to focus more energy on instruction and student support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and being a part of our classroom community. Your support truly matters, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768286215189,"projectUrl":"project/helping-first-graders-stay-focused-and-l/10009960/","projectTitle":"Helping First Graders Stay Focused and Love Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6426991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575162191788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6426991"},{"teacherId":10401376,"projectId":10005825,"letterContent":"Our new classroom resources—the class carpet, floor cushions options, and magnetic tiles have transformed the way my students learn and interact each day. These materials have created a more engaging and comfortable environment.\r\n\r\nWe use the class carpet as a central gathering space for whole group learning, read-alouds, and brain breaks. It has quickly become the heart of our classroom community. The floor cushions has allowed students to choose where they feel most comfortable and focused. \r\nThe magnetic tiles have become a favorite during Fun Friday. Students love working together to build different structures! \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we're now able to take our learning even further. Our next steps include integrating the magnetic tiles into more structured STEM challenges, where students will plan, design, and test their own creations based on specific goals. We're also continuing to build routines with flexible seating to help students make thoughtful choices that support their learning. As a class, we're beginning a collaborative storytelling project on the carpet, where students will act out and build scenes from stories using the tiles and other materials.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. These resources are tools that are helping us build a more inclusive, creative, and engaging learning environment every single day. Thank you for being a part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1768180930820,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-more-comfortable-and-inviting/10005825/","projectTitle":"Building a More Comfortable and Inviting Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kenney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401376"},{"teacherId":8114691,"projectId":10006107,"letterContent":"Wow! My students have been obsessed with the new ways I have given them to share their feelings every day in my classroom! They walk in a the first thing they ask to do is check in on the feelings chart. I love getting the opportunity to do little spot checks on how their day is going and maybe provide some students with some extra care on days they are struggling most.\r\n\r\nI also really like the reflection journaling that is now part of the morning routine for some of my students. They are practicing social skills and reflecting on their own choices in quick journal moments.\r\n\r\nOverall my students and I are just so grateful to have been given these additional resources to help us learn and grow socially and emotionally. Thank you again, your donation is so powerful for students!","fullyFundedDate":1768185013149,"projectUrl":"project/project-sel-social-energetic-learning/10006107/","projectTitle":"Project SEL (Social Energetic Learning)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8114691_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634421575871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssclassroom"},{"teacherId":9345832,"projectId":9998235,"letterContent":"My third graders have been able to use the supplies donated in various ways. The stools have opened up opportunities for learning in small groups at the back table rather than circled up on the floor. The classroom supplies such as expos, paper, and batteries have allowed the students to engage with learning through various mediums. The chair bands have allowed students and to work on self regulation at their desks, and the snacks have helped ease the burden of those who do not bring snacks from home.","fullyFundedDate":1768188474059,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9998235/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9345832"},{"teacherId":8081132,"projectId":10001368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of brand new books. Your support made it possible to bring a little extra excitement and curiosity into our students' reading experience.\r\n\r\nWe recently hosted an activity called \"Love at First Line,\" where each donated book was wrapped and labeled only with its opening sentence. Students chose their books based solely on that first line—no title, no cover, no hints. What followed was truly special. The room filled with anticipation, surprise, and genuine enthusiasm for reading.\r\n\r\nThis activity was an incredible success and quickly became a favorite among our students. It sparked curiosity, encouraged them to take chances on new genres, and reminded them that sometimes all it takes is one great line to fall in love with a book.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your kindness and support. Thank you for helping us create meaningful and memorable experiences that inspire a love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1768168091640,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-curiosity-with-every-book/10001368/","projectTitle":"Fuel Curiosity with Every Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chesnut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8081132"},{"teacherId":4423672,"projectId":10000597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pencils, markers, and pens to our classroom. Your kindness directly supports our students by ensuring they have the basic tools they need to participate fully in their learning each day. It may seem like a small gesture, but these supplies make a meaningful difference in helping students stay focused, organized, and confident in their work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we can spend more time on creativity, collaboration, and learning rather than worrying about limited resources. Our students are already putting these materials to great use, and your contribution has helped create a more positive and productive classroom environment. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and commitment to education—thank you for making an impact on our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1768166528071,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10000597/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cairney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4423672_orig.png?crop=618,618,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720830329806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4423672"},{"teacherId":8001194,"projectId":9997319,"letterContent":"The Code & Go Robot Mice have made a huge difference in how my students understand and engage with coding. Many of our donors are familiar with technology at home, but in the classroom, these tools go beyond just using devices, they help students understand how technology works. With the robot mice, coding becomes something students can see and touch. Instead of abstract ideas on a screen, they physically program the mouse, watch it move, and immediately see the results of their thinking. This hands-on experience helps them better understand sequencing, cause-and-effect, and problem-solving in a way that is meaningful and accessible.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the ability to experiment and figure things out on their own. They love creating paths, testing their ideas, and then revising their code when something doesn't work. The moment when the robot successfully completes a maze is always met with excitement and pride. It turns learning into a challenge they want to solve. These activities also naturally encourage collaboration, as students work together to plan, test, and improve their designs while building confidence in their thinking.\r\n\r\nI've especially seen growth in students who may not always feel successful in traditional academic settings. These students have really connected with the robot mice because the learning is active, visual, and hands-on. They are more willing to take risks, persist through challenges, and share their ideas with others. Overall, this technology has helped create a classroom environment where curiosity, creativity, and resilience truly shine, and where every student has the opportunity to feel capable and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1768148190983,"projectUrl":"project/code-and-go-go-go/9997319/","projectTitle":"Code and Go Go Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Quadro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8001194_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665769139543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8001194"},{"teacherId":9347361,"projectId":10030688,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom project. It has made a profound impact on our student's learning. They have access to more games and activities that are fun and engaging, fostering a stronger love for learning. Because of our students' diverse needs and interests, it can be challenging to fund my own classroom out-of-pocket, so I truly appreciate all of the help. \r\n\r\nThe Ninja books have been most impactful in our classroom as have portions of the day mapped out to talk about the different kinds of emotions that we experience. It's helped our students to learn to have more empathy for one another and to be curious of people all around us, inside and outside of the classroom. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much! I feel so blessed with my students. They're the best!","fullyFundedDate":1769454117238,"projectUrl":"project/unpacking-brilliant-ideas-from-brilliant/10030688/","projectTitle":"Unpacking Brilliant Ideas from Brilliant Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ganotisi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755477323865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347361"},{"teacherId":9357367,"projectId":10004701,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of the materials that I received in this project. I now have a counseling space that is more organized, calming, and has tools that help my students feel safe and secure while visiting my office. Many students have come in since I have redone the space and have commented that it is so relaxing. It truly makes a difference to help them feel calm and regulated so they can get back to class and learn. The baskets of fidget toys have been an amazing tool to help students calm down or feel comfortable opening up when they have to tell me something difficult. Also, the flourescent light covers have made the space feel more relaxing by dimming the harsh light. 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