{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pinewood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10362069,"projectId":10008927,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom now has sensory supports that truly meet the needs of our K–5 special education students. We are using these new resources throughout the day to help students regulate, focus, and feel safe enough to learn. One powerful moment came during a small-group lesson when a student who typically struggles to stay seated was able to remain engaged by using a flexible seating option and a sensory tool. Instead of needing frequent breaks, the student completed the activity alongside peers with confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and relief. Many immediately recognized items that helped them feel calm or focused, and several asked if they could try them right away. It was clear that these supports made students feel understood and valued. Seeing their smiles and hearing comments like \"This helps my body feel better\" reminded us just how impactful the right sensory tools can be.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our next steps include teaching students how to independently choose and use sensory strategies that work best for them. We are currently practicing self-regulation skills during lessons and transitions so students can apply these tools across settings. These sensory supports will continue to help our students build independence, emotional regulation, and readiness to learn. Your contribution has made our classroom a more inclusive, calm, and supportive environment where every child has the chance to succeed. Thank you for being such an important part of our students' journey. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1769177145467,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-for-small-group-learnin/10008927/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports for Small-Group Learning (K–5)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10362069"},{"teacherId":4153,"projectId":9423121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project, 'The Power in Play.' When the boxes arrived, my students were excited to see the dolls, string-a-beads, Geostix, and Magna-Tiles. These materials, added to our engineer and create labs, gave students the opportunity to learn through play, which strengthens not only cognitive skills but also others such as problem solving and creativity. I wish I had taken a video of Hector, who had to figure out ways to connect the Magna-Tiles when creating a tower. You could see the wheels turning!","fullyFundedDate":1758220609155,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-in-play/9423121/","projectTitle":"The Power in Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4153_orig.png?crop=394,394,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622987800627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-quick"},{"teacherId":4153,"projectId":9415515,"letterContent":"materials to supplement \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, 'Managing Emotions.' When the books, puzzles, cards, and mirrors arrived, my students were very excited! These materials have supplemented our Morning Meetings with SEL lessons (social-emotional learning). Now, students are able to identify their feelings and have learned ways to manage their emotions. All the materials have allowed for students to relate to situations that have big feelings and teaches strategies to cope with upsets. Thank you for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1755702234961,"projectUrl":"project/managing-emotions/9415515/","projectTitle":"Managing Emotions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4153_orig.png?crop=394,394,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622987800627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-quick"},{"teacherId":8893620,"projectId":9926697,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Family Literacy Backpacks are officially ready to launch, and we are so excited! When I shared the backpacks with our team, they were thrilled. They immediately began talking about which students and families would benefit most and how we could incorporate them into our weekly routines. Their enthusiasm confirmed just how needed this resource is.\r\n\r\nWe are now beginning to send the backpacks home on a rotating basis so families can enjoy them together. Each backpack includes simple activities, hands-on materials, and bilingual resources to support language development through play, reading, and conversation. Families will be encouraged to share feedback and photos of their experiences, helping us strengthen the home-school connection.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue rotating the backpacks, track family participation, and expand this program to reach even more students. These materials will be used year after year, supporting hundreds of families as they build early language and literacy skills at home. None of this would be possible without your support. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1764150225103,"projectUrl":"project/family-literacy-backpacks-for-multilingu/9926697/","projectTitle":"Family Literacy Backpacks for Multilingual Families","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newkirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8893620_orig.jpg?crop=2936,2936,x0,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769439564884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tnewkirk"},{"teacherId":9296561,"projectId":9701092,"letterContent":"I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our generous donors for providing visuals, snacks, and fidgets for our special education students. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in creating a more engaging, comfortable, and supportive learning environment for our students. We are using the new visuals, snacks, and fidgets daily to support our students' learning and regulation needs. The visuals have been especially helpful during transitions and lesson routines, allowing students to better understand expectations and feel more secure throughout the day. The fidgets are incorporated during small-group instruction and independent work to help students maintain focus. One memorable moment was during a structured learning activity when a student who typically struggles with attention was able to stay engaged for the entire lesson while using a fidget and following the visual schedule. Our students were excited and curious when they first saw the materials. Many immediately reached for the fidgets with big smiles, while others carefully explored the visuals and snacks. The next steps include continuing to use the visuals to build independence with daily routines and expanding lessons that promote communication, self-regulation, and social skills. We plan to integrate the resources into upcoming hands-on activities and small-group lessons to reinforce learning goals.","fullyFundedDate":1758220650706,"projectUrl":"project/visuals-snacks-and-fidgets-for-success/9701092/","projectTitle":"Visuals, Snacks, and Fidgets for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eneserio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9296561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705952416834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9296561"},{"teacherId":10057187,"projectId":9415921,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your donation for my kindergarteners to have a comfortable place to sit on the floor for alternative seating. Five and six year old children need a lot of movement and are often unable to sit in chairs for a long period of time. I was able to purchase a class carpet and a set of cushions for students to spread out around the room. We sit on the carpet for many things such as Morning Meeting where we strengthen social emotional skills and build a sense of community as a school family. Students participate in class instruction while sitting on the carpet throughout the day. While working in classroom centers, students love to pull out a cushion to spread out around the room. This helps students focus and keep students on task by being less distracted from others. Your kindness made a real difference in my classroom, creating a more engaging learning space!!","fullyFundedDate":1750127272477,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-is-critical-for-learning/9415921/","projectTitle":"Comfort Is Critical for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057187"},{"teacherId":9465988,"projectId":9425490,"letterContent":"The children and I are so appreciate of your generosity in purchasing our classroom headphones. It has been such a blessing to have quality headphones for each student this year.\r\n The students use them for math, reading and testing. They take good care of them, knowing that they are valuable to their daily learning. Most of my students come from families that struggle to provide basic necessities.\r\n We are very grateful for the help to purchase these items, because I often need to buy other things for the children as well.","fullyFundedDate":1750708957538,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-learn-through-technology/9425490/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Learn Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9465988_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y625&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751049069495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9465988"},{"teacherId":9695577,"projectId":9088160,"letterContent":"When the new resources arrived, my students' excitement filled the room—one child couldn't stop saying, \"Wow, this is all for us?\" We've been using the materials during small group activities, and it's wonderful to see the children collaborating, problem-solving, and learning through play in such an engaging way.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these resources to support storytelling projects, where students create their own characters and share their stories with friends. Your generosity has truly made our classroom a joyful, safe, and inspiring space. Thank you for giving my students this gift!","fullyFundedDate":1745846982887,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-fun-learning-and-safe-space/9088160/","projectTitle":"Creating a Fun, Learning and Safe Space for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatwalne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695577"},{"teacherId":9296561,"projectId":9060240,"letterContent":"I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible donation of art therapy supplies. Your kindness enables our students to express themselves, gain confidence, and develop their creativity in meaningful ways. For many of our children, art is more than just drawing or painting; it is a way to express themselves, regulate emotions, and feel enjoyable. Because of your help, our classroom is now full of opportunities for self-expression and happiness. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your gift is making an indefinite difference in their lives, and we are grateful for your compassion and support.","fullyFundedDate":1739569729620,"projectUrl":"project/art-therapy-for-exceptional-children/9060240/","projectTitle":"Art Therapy for Exceptional Children","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eneserio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9296561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705952416834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9296561"},{"teacherId":4153,"projectId":8651003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation made to my kindergarten class this past school year. We enjoyed learning a lot of concepts such as the seasons, living and nonliving things, and natural resources! Using Brain Pop, Jr was a fun way to supplement and reinforce what was taught. The students really loved (and got to know the characters) Annie and Moby as they are interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\n\"My favorite season is summer because I go to the beach and play in the sand!\" shares Liam.\r\n\r\n\"Natural resources cool! The minerals are so pretty.\" exclaims Kylah.","fullyFundedDate":1723638527548,"projectUrl":"project/brainpop-jr-will-blow-their-minds/8651003/","projectTitle":"BrainPop, Jr. Will Blow Their Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4153_orig.png?crop=394,394,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622987800627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-quick"},{"teacherId":9210705,"projectId":9013675,"letterContent":"Words cannot say thank you enough for your contribution to my speech therapy room. Being a part of a title one school, often time funds are limited for basic things. As a speech pathologist I have had to tap into my creative side and make a lot of my materials from scratch. This refill on my ink and cardstock was very much needed!\r\nWe also run out of white paper all of the time. It makes my job difficult because we are constantly needing to print documents for parents but white paper is no where to be found! I'm am very grateful for your support and donation. We have already been able to create so many great things and I am looking forward to many more projects!","fullyFundedDate":1739569728460,"projectUrl":"project/keep-on-creating/9013675/","projectTitle":"Keep on Creating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmisano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210705_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692653602241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210705"},{"teacherId":8893620,"projectId":9042948,"letterContent":"When our students completed the ACCESS test, we wanted to make sure they knew just how proud we were of their effort. Although the project wasn't funded in time to celebrate right after testing, we later surprised them with sweet treats to recognize their hard work.\r\n\r\nTheir smiles said it all—students were excited, proud, and so thankful for the recognition. For many multilingual learners, the ACCESS test can feel overwhelming, but having a celebration afterward reminded them that their dedication truly matters.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we were able to turn their achievements into a joyful memory. 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