{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pinewood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9296561,"projectId":9987001,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support and for helping make a difference in my students' lives. Your kindness and generosity have provided valuable resources that allow my classroom to be a more welcoming, supportive, and engaging place for every learner.\r\n\r\nMy students may learn differently, but they approach each day with excitement, honesty, and determination. Every small achievement is a reason to celebrate, and they continue to work hard as they build independence, confidence, communication skills, and new abilities.\r\n\r\nThe resources you provided directly support their learning and well-being. Snacks help meet their physical and sensory needs, ensuring that students feel comfortable, regulated, and ready to participate in learning. Cleaning materials help us maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment, which is especially important as my students continue developing self-care and independence skills. Busy books provide hands-on, interactive activities that strengthen fine motor skills, problem-solving, attention, and focus while encouraging students to learn at their own pace. Bean bag chairs provide flexible seating options that help students feel calm, secure, and supported during lessons, reading time, and quiet breaks.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to tools that allow them to learn in ways that best meet their individual needs. These resources help create a nurturing classroom where students feel valued, empowered, and confident in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth. Your support goes beyond classroom materials—it helps create opportunities for my students to succeed, gain independence, and reach their fullest potential.","fullyFundedDate":1772550498043,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safe-clean-and-comforting-c/9987001/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safe, Clean, and Comforting Classroom for Special Students","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":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. 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