{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pinewood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4153,"projectId":9971005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation for this project! My kindergartners came alive as botanists when researching, observing, and determing patterns to understand how living things live and grow. The use of real live plants allowed for them to use their senses as they were able to actually touch, smell, and closely observe the plants rather than just using photos. This allowed for hands-on learning centers for exploration and collaboration as students analyzed and recorded their learning about plants. My botansists were be able to observe them grow, name the parts of a plant, describe what plants need, and explain how plants support other living things.","fullyFundedDate":1770392138351,"projectUrl":"project/unbeleaf-able-learning/9971005/","projectTitle":"Unbe\"leaf\" able Learning!","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":9471338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! This project was a great way to reinforce my students' development in skills such as compassion and kindness. We enjoyed creating phrases of compassion and thinking of pictures and words to paint to go with. This also allowed for creativity and use of beginning writing strategies. \r\n\r\nCreating Kindness Rocks allowed the opportunity to spread kindness and compassion around our school and community. It was a wonderful way to fill apart of the community as members would post thankful comments on our social media pages. Students felt valued and empowered by having a postive effect on others!","fullyFundedDate":1756311494976,"projectUrl":"project/small-acts-of-kindness-that-will-rock-yo/9471338/","projectTitle":"Small Acts of Kindness That Will Rock Your World!","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":9415677,"letterContent":"A big thank you for your donation to our kindergarten grade level project. With the funds, we were able to purchase much needed equipment that helped strengthen their fine and gross motor skills as they engaged in physical activities. The balance beams, balls, parachute, and hula hoops were the favorites during recess time. By providing these supplemental activities, we saw a growth in cognitive functions such as in academic, social, and physical skills. These skills are essential to mental processes and will continue to make impact on all aspects of their life.","fullyFundedDate":1760217059633,"projectUrl":"project/movement-in-motion/9415677/","projectTitle":"Movement in Motion!","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":9488230,"projectId":10120367,"letterContent":"Our Girls on the Run snacks and drinks made such a big difference for my girls! We've been using them during practice, and I noticed right away how much more energy and motivation they had. One day, a few girls who usually get tired halfway through kept going and were cheering each other on, it was such a special moment.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the snacks, they were SO excited. It really felt like they knew someone was supporting them and believing in them because I told them how I have got them for them.\r\n\r\nRace day was extra special too, we had tutus and matching socks, and they LOVED it. They felt so girly, confident, and proud of themselves 💕 \r\n\r\nAs we get closer to future goals, we're continuing to focus on healthy habits, confidence, and teamwork, the spring season is over now, so I hope to still hear from you in the fall one, I bet it will be lots of fun. These snacks are helping remind them that taking care of their bodies matters and that they can do hard things 💕\r\n\r\n- Coach Majano","fullyFundedDate":1772633426808,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-strong-runners-healthy-snacks-f/10120367/","projectTitle":"Fueling Strong Runners: Healthy Snacks for GOTR!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Majano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9488230_orig.jpg?crop=2882,2882,x120,y1149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763409644547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488230"},{"teacherId":8893620,"projectId":10008907,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Family Literacy Backpacks project! These backpacks have already made a meaningful impact by helping extend language and literacy learning beyond the classroom and into our students' homes.\r\n\r\nStudents are excited each time they get to take a backpack home. Each backpack provides families with engaging books and literacy activities they can enjoy together, creating valuable opportunities for students to practice reading, build vocabulary, and strengthen language skills with the people who matter most to them.\r\n\r\nOur multilingual families have especially appreciated having resources they can use at home to support their child's learning in a fun and accessible way. The backpacks have helped bridge the gap between school and home, empowering families to be active partners in their child's education.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these backpacks throughout the year, students will rotate through different themes and activities tied to our classroom learning. Your generosity is helping us build stronger readers, stronger family-school connections, and a lasting love of literacy.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and families!","fullyFundedDate":1769104252929,"projectUrl":"project/even-more-family-literacy-backpacks-for/10008907/","projectTitle":"Even More 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":8893620,"projectId":10053357,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Building Language Through Sensory Play project! These materials have become an invaluable part of our language instruction for multilingual learners.\r\n\r\nOur students use the sensory play resources during small-group lessons to build vocabulary, practice oral language, and strengthen communication skills through hands-on exploration. Whether describing textures, following directions, asking questions, or engaging in imaginative play, students are using language in authentic and meaningful ways while they learn.\r\n\r\nThese resources continue to support our current lessons as students expand their vocabulary, practice sentence structures, and develop confidence communicating with peers and teachers. Your generosity is helping create a classroom environment where language learning feels joyful, interactive, and accessible for all students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' growth and helping make language learning come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1769524492111,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-through-sensory-play/10053357/","projectTitle":"Building Language Through Sensory Play","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":5333110,"projectId":9928420,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is now home to a world of real-time discovery. I am writing to share the incredible impact your support has had on my students and their understanding of the world around them.\r\nMy students have always been naturally curious, but your gift has given that curiosity a practical outlet. With our new weather station, they are no longer just passive observers of a forecast on a screen—they are the meteorologists. They've begun analyzing live data to make their own predictions, learning firsthand how to spot the key details that professional forecasts sometimes miss. There is a special kind of magic in seeing a student look at the data, make a call on a potential snow day, and truly understand the \"why\" behind the weather.\r\nBeyond the science, your contribution has allowed me to foster a more motivating and comfortable learning environment. The new alternative seating and reward prizes have provided that \"little extra\" boost that keeps them engaged and excited to reach their goals.\r\nThank you for investing in their knowledge and for rewarding their hard work. You haven't just given us equipment; you've given these students the tools to see how the world works and the confidence to predict its next move.","fullyFundedDate":1766510075287,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-with-science/9928420/","projectTitle":"Rewarding with Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5333110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722529976720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-j-griffin"},{"teacherId":8893620,"projectId":10007114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with VOX read-along books! These books have truly transformed what reading looks like for my students. Many of my students are multilingual learners who are still building their reading skills, so having access to books that model fluent, expressive reading has been a game changer. As they listen and follow along, they are developing important skills like decoding, fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension while building confidence.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is active and joyful. Students listen, track the words with their fingers, repeat phrases, and even practice reading aloud using the same expression they hear in the books. These read-aloud models help them understand what \"good reading\" sounds like, which is something that is often hard to teach with words alone. We also use the books to spark conversations, build vocabulary, and connect to what we are learning in class.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who were once hesitant to pick up a book are now excited to read independently. I have watched students light up as they successfully follow along and realize, \"I can read this!\" That confidence is everything. Your generosity has given my students access to books that meet them where they are while helping them grow, and I am so grateful for the impact you've made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768417624849,"projectUrl":"project/read-along-magic-bringing-stories-to-li/10007114/","projectTitle":"Read-Along Magic: Bringing Stories to Life","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":8893620,"projectId":10049143,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, we were able to celebrate our students' positive Habits of Heart in a meaningful and memorable way! Students who were recognized for demonstrating character traits such as responsibility, perseverance, kindness, and integrity received special wristbands and pencils as awards for their hard work.\r\n\r\nStudents were incredibly proud to be recognized, and their peers were motivated to work toward earning the same celebration. These simple rewards helped make character education feel tangible and important for our students.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use these incentives to reinforce positive behavior and build a classroom culture where kindness, responsibility, and perseverance are celebrated daily. Your support is helping us create an environment where students feel seen, valued, and motivated to be their best selves.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in both the academic and character growth of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1769254712068,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-character-rewards-for-posit/10049143/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Character: Rewards for Positive Habits of the Heart","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":8893620,"projectId":9776064,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom frogs have become the highlight of the school day. My students have loved watching the tadpoles grow and change, and their excitement has spread beyond our classroom. The frog habitats are kept just outside my room, so students from many classes stop by each day to observe them and check on their progress.\r\n\r\nMy students have taken ownership of caring for the frogs by taking on different jobs and responsibilities. They have been reading frog books, observing the changes closely, and asking thoughtful questions about how frogs survive. These experiences are helping them think creatively about frog adaptations. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to learn through curiosity, observation, and hands-on discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1765652172607,"projectUrl":"project/freaky-frogs-designing-biomimicry-solut/9776064/","projectTitle":"Freaky Frogs: Designing Biomimicry Solutions from Nature","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":10224888,"projectId":9651847,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our elementary art room is glowing a little brighter — literally and creatively! Thank you for funding light boxes that are already transforming the way my students learn and create. These light boxes give students the opportunity to slow down, observe closely, and refine their drawing skills through tracing and careful line work. In our classroom, tracing is not about copying — it is about building confidence, strengthening fine motor skills, and helping students truly see the details in shapes, lines, and forms. For many of my young artists, especially those who are hesitant or developing their skills, the light boxes provide a scaffold that allows them to experience success.\r\nI have watched students who typically say, \"I can't draw,\" light up with pride when they see what they can accomplish with focused observation and practice. The tools you provided support differentiation for multilingual learners, students with IEPs, and those who benefit from visual reinforcement. They allow every child to engage meaningfully in the creative process. Beyond skill development, the light boxes encourage patience, perseverance, and creative risk-taking essential habits in both art and life. Your support sends a powerful message to my students: their creativity matters.\r\nThank you for investing in our art room and in the confidence of young artists. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765205111977,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-the-classroom/9651847/","projectTitle":"Light Up the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10224888"},{"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. 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