{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pleasant Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2493162,"projectId":10425861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project! Because of your generosity, our elementary special education resource students now have access to flexible seating, calming lighting, and engaging writing materials that have transformed our learning environment. The Flex-Space Ergo Bounce Chairs have quickly become a favorite resource, helping students stay regulated, focused, and engaged during small-group instruction and independent work. The star string lights and slug night light have helped create a calm, welcoming atmosphere where students feel safe and comfortable taking academic risks.\r\n\r\nThe scented pens and markers have had an especially positive impact on student motivation. Many of my students struggle with writing tasks due to learning disabilities and challenges with attention and stamina. The first day they saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Students eagerly asked to write, draw, and complete assignments using the scented pens and markers. One memorable moment occurred during a writing activity when a student who often avoids writing completed an entire paragraph and proudly shared it with the group because he was excited to use the new materials. What may seem like simple classroom supplies have become powerful tools for increasing engagement and confidence.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will support our students in building academic skills, self-regulation strategies, and independence. The flexible seating and calming sensory supports will continue to help students stay focused during reading, writing, and math interventions, while the writing materials will encourage creativity and perseverance during classroom projects. Your generosity has not only provided supplies but has also created opportunities for students to feel successful, motivated, and excited about learning. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1786470712365,"projectUrl":"project/focused-calm-and-ready-to-read/10425861/","projectTitle":"Focused, Calm, and Ready to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2493162_orig.jpg?crop=1034,1034,x266,y547&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763231757807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2493162"},{"teacherId":8111263,"projectId":10585805,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation. These new nonfiction books were just what our classroom library needed! I am so happy to watch my eager third grade readers have so many new options to engage and challenge them.\r\n\r\nThe first day I opened the books was so exciting...we had so many new titles that every child was able to select their first choice of books to begin. As time has gone by, they've been able to find more and more great books. They have told me so many times that they love our new books!\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1788655644156,"projectUrl":"project/read-more-grow-more/10585805/","projectTitle":"Read More, Grow More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8111263_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767932639280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8111263"},{"teacherId":1527246,"projectId":10586884,"letterContent":"I love being able to provide new books that students are hoping to read but maybe cannot get to the public library to access. Thank you so much for funding new books in a time when budgets are tight and prices are so high. Students have been so excited to find new books on our displays thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nIn Library, we learn about different genres and types of books. I used the Grumpy Monkey graphic novels to remind students that they may already know this character from the picture book we have in our Library, and to discuss what makes a text a graphic novel and how to read panels. Students are encouraged to really use their imaginations to see how the art moves the story long, especially when there are no words on a page or in a panel. Hopefully, after spending time with me in Library, students are open to seeing the world differently, to thinking about texts differently, and are using their imaginations to allows stories to take them on amazing adventures! Thank you for helping to share Library Joy with Pleasant Valley Elementary School!","fullyFundedDate":1788652897868,"projectUrl":"project/send-reading-joy-home-with-students/10586884/","projectTitle":"Send Reading Joy Home With Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lazzari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1527246_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767995616883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1527246"},{"teacherId":7677822,"projectId":10412984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! \r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed our entire 4th grade to have new, large seat sacks to help stay organized. Brand new items, just for them has been a great treat for our deserving students. \r\n\r\nEach 4th grader will also receive a fun but useful small gift and special treat on their birthdays, which should always be celebrated in our eyes. Turning 9 or 10 should be celebrated by your friends and teachers. Thank you for helping to make this happen.\r\n\r\nFinally, you have provided the final items we need to be organized and ready as teachers to best meet the needs of our 4th graders. \r\n\r\nI am truly in awe of the amazing community that supports our students and educators. Thank you for shining your light bright for us!!!","fullyFundedDate":1786470712509,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-organized-engaged-and-rea/10412984/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stay Organized, Engaged, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Demosthenes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7677822_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607454164464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gaelendemosthenes"},{"teacherId":512816,"projectId":10600055,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom rewards cart! Your generosity has helped create an even more positive and encouraging learning environment for my fifth-grade students. When the new rewards arrived, students were thrilled to see all of the fun choices, from sensory fidgets and squishy toys to stickers, keychains, novelty pens, and lip balms. The excitement was contagious, and students immediately began talking about which items they hoped to earn through their hard work and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThe rewards have had a wonderful impact on our classroom culture. My students earn stamps when they demonstrate kindness, responsibility, perseverance, respect, and teamwork. Recently, I noticed several students going out of their way to help classmates and stay focused during challenging assignments. They proudly tracked their stamps and eagerly waited for their opportunity to \"shop\" at the rewards cart. One student told me that earning a prize felt special because it showed that their effort and good choices had been noticed. Moments like these remind me how powerful positive reinforcement can be in building confidence and motivation.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, the rewards cart will remain an important part of our classroom community. Students are working toward both individual and class goals, and these incentives help encourage the habits that lead to success. More importantly, they help reinforce the values we practice every day: being kind, responsible, helpful, and resilient learners. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us celebrate their growth and achievements. Your support has made a meaningful difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1788761706802,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-students-with-awesome-rewards/10600055/","projectTitle":"Motivating Students with Awesome Rewards, Part Three","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp512816_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768191973676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andreamontgomery"},{"teacherId":512816,"projectId":10435481,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping us bring collaborative whiteboards into our learning space. Your generosity has already made a tremendous difference for my fifth-grade students!\r\n\r\nWhen the whiteboards arrived, the excitement in the classroom was immediate. Students could not wait to try them out. As soon as we unpacked the boards, they began brainstorming all the different ways we could use them. Many students were especially excited about the opportunity to work while standing and moving around the classroom instead of remaining in their seats.\r\n\r\nThese whiteboards have quickly become one of the most-used tools in our classroom. Recently, during a math lesson, students worked in small groups to solve multi-step word problems. Instead of completing their work independently on paper, they gathered around the whiteboards, discussing strategies, drawing models, and explaining their thinking to one another. I watched students confidently share ideas, ask questions, and revise their work together. The boards created a space where every student could contribute and be part of the problem-solving process.\r\n\r\nWe have also used the boards during science investigations, reading discussions, and writing lessons. Students enjoy using them to organize information, collect data, record evidence from texts, and share their thinking with classmates. The opportunity to move, collaborate, and actively participate has increased engagement and enthusiasm across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened when a student who is often hesitant to share answers in whole-group discussions eagerly stepped up to explain his group's work at a whiteboard. Working alongside his peers gave him the confidence to contribute, and it was wonderful to see him take pride in his learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our school year, students will be using these whiteboards during collaborative science investigations, literature discussions, and problem-based learning activities. We are currently exploring how scientists collect and analyze data, and the boards are helping students organize observations, identify patterns, and communicate their findings. These experiences are building important skills in communication, teamwork, and critical thinking that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their learning. Your generosity has created opportunities for collaboration, movement, creativity, and deeper engagement every day. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a place where all students can learn and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1786470711969,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-spaces-for-collaboration-part/10435481/","projectTitle":"Vertical Spaces for Collaboration - Part Two","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp512816_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768191973676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andreamontgomery"},{"teacherId":6823512,"projectId":10516905,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity provided literacy resources, sensory tools, organizational materials, and student motivators that will have a direct impact on my students' learning and success.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help students strengthen reading and writing skills, develop self-regulation strategies, stay engaged, and build confidence. The hands-on supports and incentives you funded will make learning more accessible, meaningful, and enjoyable for each child.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a positive learning environment where they can thrive. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1788654594609,"projectUrl":"project/building-vocabulary-and-writing-success/10516905/","projectTitle":"Building Vocabulary and Writing Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6823512_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x38,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633025036352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esch"},{"teacherId":6383628,"projectId":10358427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to a wonderful collection of supplies that will make learning more engaging, organized, and meaningful throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards will allow students to work comfortably around the classroom and participate in hands-on activities beyond their desks. The mechanical pencils, lead refills, red pens, glue sticks, correction tape, and colorful highlighters will ensure that students always have the tools they need to complete assignments, revise their work, and stay actively engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nWe are especially excited about the reward punch cards and inspirational bookmarks, which will help encourage positive behavior, perseverance, and a love of reading. The telling time bulletin board sets will provide valuable visual and hands-on practice as students strengthen important math skills. The paper bags will support a variety of classroom projects and creative learning activities throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe teacher planners will help myself and my 4th grade teaching partner stay organized and focused on providing meaningful instruction, ultimately benefiting every student in our classrooms. Every item you provided contributes to creating a positive, well-equipped learning environment where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for believing in education and for investing in their success. We are truly grateful for your support and are excited to put these resources to work in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1782845540621,"projectUrl":"project/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for/10358427/","projectTitle":"I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6383628_orig.jpg?crop=876,876,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555949951016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisa-frost"},{"teacherId":6823512,"projectId":10455430,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom community, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and support. Your donations have made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students, helping to create a learning environment where they feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your funding, our classroom has been able to purchase several valuable resources, including an air purifier, which helps maintain a cleaner and healthier learning space for students. We were also able to obtain a dust buster, allowing us to keep our classroom clean and comfortable throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nIn addition, your support has enabled us to provide positive behavior rewards that encourage students to make good choices, build confidence, and develop important social and emotional skills. These incentives help foster a positive classroom culture where students feel recognized and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nEach item purchased through your generosity serves a purpose beyond its immediate function. Together, these resources create an environment that supports student well-being, engagement, and academic growth. The impact of your kindness reaches far beyond the classroom materials themselves; it provides students with opportunities to feel cared for, valued, and equipped for success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your generosity is appreciated more than words can express, and we are truly grateful for the positive difference you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787147228579,"projectUrl":"project/clean-learning/10455430/","projectTitle":"Clean Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6823512_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x38,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633025036352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esch"},{"teacherId":6823512,"projectId":10133052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Our classroom would not be the same without your thoughtful donations and support.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students now have flexible seating with the cushioned stools, which provide additional seating options and help create a comfortable learning environment. The light covers have also made a tremendous difference by reducing the brightness in our classroom and creating a calmer, more welcoming space for students to learn.\r\n\r\nThe special erasers have been a fun and motivating tool for our students, while the prize box items have helped us celebrate achievements, reinforce positive behaviors, and encourage students to do their best each day.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate everything that was donated. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in our classroom and helps create a positive, supportive learning environment for all of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778040291493,"projectUrl":"project/student-support-amenities/10133052/","projectTitle":"Student Support Amenities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6823512_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x38,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633025036352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esch"},{"teacherId":1527246,"projectId":10152512,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to grow our Library's collection with books that students have requested, and may not have access to otherwise! The students LOVE having special bookmarks and you have helped create reading joy and incentives for them! While we encourage use of our public library system to supplement reading needs and fill gaps over summer and other breaks, the reality is that not every students gets to go have the public library experience. The more that I can offer here at school for their Library checkouts, the more exposure they have to reading, especially popular books or new releases that they are excited to get their hands on. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1778966023057,"projectUrl":"project/raising-readers/10152512/","projectTitle":"Raising Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lazzari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1527246_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767995616883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1527246"},{"teacherId":8118960,"projectId":9998243,"letterContent":"Providing essential classroom supplies is such a huge relief for teachers and students. Having access to all the items that make learning fun, hands on, and engaging can go a long way. This donation provided my classroom with enough crayons, markers, paint, and paper supplies to not stress out as young learners were accessing these materials freely. 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