{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Penacook Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10063113,"projectId":9431249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our 4th grade classroom! As a teacher, we only get a certain amount for a classroom budget to get us through the year. Often times, the supplies we need cost more than the money we are allotted. This leaves us buying supplies and tools out of our own pockets. I have always wanted to have a classroom set of markers, colored pencils, and crayons for my classroom. These supplies are items I buy personally for my students, so when I decided to make a project for Donors Choose, I knew that these items were something I wanted to include. My students enjoy the freedom of being able to choose the coloring implement they would like, without worrying whether or not they have the marker, crayon or colored pencil in their desk. I love allowing my students to be creative during our day in school and this lends to their creativity!\r\n\r\nWe have enjoyed using our classroom set of these coloring tools, and our paints and paint brushes during classroom projects. Thank you so much for your generosity, it means so much to my students and I!","fullyFundedDate":1758636691967,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-to-help-reach-for-the/9431249/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies to Help Reach for the Sky!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chaplain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10063113_orig.jpg?crop=1914,1914,x0,y447&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751391531857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10063113"},{"teacherId":7082229,"projectId":9451819,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in funding my DonorsChoose project for a new classroom rug. Your kindness has brought so much joy and comfort to our classroom, and it's made a bigger impact than words can fully express. From the moment we rolled it out, my students' faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to sit together, read, and learn in our new space.\r\n\r\nThe rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom. My students use it throughout the day for morning meetings, storytime, small group work, and independent reading. It has given us a special place where learning feels warm and welcoming, helping the students focus and feel more connected to one another. There's something truly special about watching them gather on the rug, sharing ideas and supporting one another in such a comfortable environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom feels more like a home. The rug has transformed not only the look of our room but also the atmosphere—it's cozy, inviting, and full of positive energy. Thank you for helping me create a space where students love to learn each day. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in their daily experiences and in the memories we're building together.","fullyFundedDate":1753833543017,"projectUrl":"project/rawsons-first-grade-classroom-rug/9451819/","projectTitle":"Rawson’s First Grade Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7082229_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751998358742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7082229"},{"teacherId":9848848,"projectId":9445857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our class project. The shelf has helped us to organize our supplies to build independence and self advocacy in my students. They are able to independently access the supplies they need for groups each day as we learn the routines of self-managing the processes to be ready to work and learn each day. The lights have helped to set a calm environment which the students really enjoy the ability to not have all the bright lights on while working. The snack box has been used multiple times already this year for students who were in need of a healthy snack to help them focus on their learning. Students are enjoying the new learning games as we practice using descriptive words in our writing and improving our problem solving skills. Thank you again for your donation and the time to support our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1752428102114,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-focus/9445857/","projectTitle":"Fun and Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9848848_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732714139831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848848"},{"teacherId":5742068,"projectId":8647076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in bringing this meaningful experience to my students! The second graders look forward to every Friday when the store is open.\r\n\r\nSecond graders are showing impressive growth in responsibility and independence as they engage in a classroom economy system. By completing tasks, following routines, and demonstrating positive behavior, they earn play coins throughout the week. This not only helps them learn coin identification and counting skills in a hands-on way, but also teaches them that hard work pays off when they get to shop in a class store each week. As students begin to take pride in their efforts and choices, they are developing a strong sense of intrinsic motivation and learning valuable real-world skills along the way.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1724287072371,"projectUrl":"project/school-store-learning-in-a-meaningful/8647076/","projectTitle":"School Store: Learning in a Meaningful Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parrotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5742068"},{"teacherId":6280274,"projectId":8958320,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed their new equipment on a daily basis. They are engaged and working very hard with help from their new chair bands and Rubix cubes. \r\n\r\nThe new headphones were a huge upgrade from anything I've been able to supply before. They will also last longer than the cheaper versions I've been able to acquire using school funds and even some fundraising funds. \r\n\r\nThe enrichment that we've done using the Rubix cubes has been awesome. We've used them to explore mathematical equations, patterns and history. \r\nThank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1733667298058,"projectUrl":"project/help-support-learning-and-enrichment-for/8958320/","projectTitle":"Help Support Learning and Enrichment for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Crosby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6280274"},{"teacherId":9848848,"projectId":8970309,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generosity in funding our project. My students have all been so excited to use the wiggle seats, bands and rollers while working. The sensory tools have been a great resource in our take a break space and work tables to help us focus. Jenga has become a staple for our Friday game days. We colored the blocks different colors and have been using them to practice our spelling sounds and math facts. My students have enjoyed using Q-bitz to build their visual-spatial skills. Learning to manipulate shapes in their minds to match a picture. They enjoy challenging each other to see who can build a pattern first. We will be getting the clay out next week to practice building words in a multi-sensory way as we build our reading skills. I appreciate each of you and your commitment to providing students with the resources they need to not just succeed but thrive in school.","fullyFundedDate":1735614966975,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-engaging-accessible-classroo/8970309/","projectTitle":"Building an Engaging Accessible Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9848848_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732714139831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848848"},{"teacherId":6896559,"projectId":8824297,"letterContent":"It is with immense gratitude that I write this letter of thanks. My students have struggled to find what we call \"Just Right Books\" that fit their interests. Through your generous donations, I was able to not only get books that fit their interests, I was able to find books that would help them practice strategies that we've learned in the classroom. A few of these include; making mental images, comparing and contrasting main ideas, and retelling events in the story with the aid of story maps. \r\n\r\nInstead of students struggling to find books that they like, they're now excited to read the next book in their series or share what their reading with their peers. Book discussions have become much easier for them because they finally have books that they're interested in reading. I have several struggling readers in my class this year and I was also able to purchase books on their levels that are interesting to them. They're not feeling left out anymore. \r\n\r\nI hope you can see the excitement and love for books in their eyes as you look through the few pictures that I've included. They are beyond grateful, and so am I. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1735699182562,"projectUrl":"project/never-underestimate-the-power-of-a-good/8824297/","projectTitle":"Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blanchette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6896559_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600370789600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6896559"},{"teacherId":5651587,"projectId":8646469,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of Legos, puzzles, and building toys. Your contribution is making a significant impact in our students' learning experience, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and collaboration. These resources are not only fun but also provide opportunities for growth and development, and we are truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. You've helped create a learning environment that will inspire our students for years to come!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMrs. Egounis and her 1st grade class\r\nPenacook Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1725737019423,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learning-experiences/8646469/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learning Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Egounis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5651587"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_80321","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":324,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.1,"schoolId":80321,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Penacook Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Penacook Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-hampshire/merrimack-valley-school-district-sau-46/penacook-elementary-school/80321"}