{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pioneer Springs Community School","outOfStateSupporters":19.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6948578,"projectId":9708000,"letterContent":"We are absolutely loving our new market and cash register. We are practicing shopping and ringing up the bills on our cash register. My students and learning the value of coins, and that one must pay in order to purchase food, etc. This concept is one that my students with special needs will find particularly useful as they age. This will give them much more independence in their daily lives. They will be able to go to the grocery store and determine if they have enough money for items.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing this concept to life.\r\n\r\nMany thanks,\r\n\r\nLeslie H. Lucas","fullyFundedDate":1758220556023,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-for-students-with-spe/9708000/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy for Students With Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6948578_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707995304720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6948578"},{"teacherId":5004688,"projectId":9124703,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donors,\r\nThank you so much for your contribution to my class' Scholastic News subscription and take home folders. As you know, I teach middle and high school students with a range of disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, and autism. Communication with families can be difficult but, thanks to the durable folders you helped fund, I am able to communicate easily! Families and students understand how to use the folder! Finding materials that are accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate is a constant challenge. Scholastic News has proven to be that tool! \r\nI am able to use a lower grade level that matches my students' reading and comprehension levels while still offering real, meaningful content. The articles are simple but never feel babyish. They help my students understand the world around them and make connections to their own lives.\r\nScholastic News supports learning across multiple subjects. In reading, it builds fluency and comprehension. For writing, we use it to practice responding to questions, summarizing, and sharing opinions. Most articles teach social studies topics, which we expand on with visuals, discussions, and hands-on activities. Science Spin focuses on science content. Even basic math concepts come up through graphs and charts in the magazine.\r\nMost of all, Scholastic News gets my students excited to learn. They feel proud to read and talk about what they've learned. It's engaging, accessible, and respectful of who they are and how they learn best.\r\nThank you for contributing to something that truly meets the needs of all learners","fullyFundedDate":1744224690537,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-social-studies-fun-through-s/9124703/","projectTitle":"Science and Social Studies Fun through Scholastic Magazines!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brandi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5004688_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529682439595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brandisheridan"},{"teacherId":6948578,"projectId":9091788,"letterContent":"Dear Mr. Robinson,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my classroom. We are already enjoying our new supplies. In the photos you will see some of my students using one of the social/emotional learning games. in this game they must match how someone might react to, for example, seeing a shark or receiving a birthday present. We are also having lots of fun with the dauber light up pens and sound books. The dauber pens light up green when my students select the correct emotion which is displayed in various pictures in the books. They are thrilled, as am I!\r\n\r\nYou should be getting thank you notes my students have made for you very soon:)\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,\r\nLeslie H. Lucas\r\nSpecial Education Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1746719104840,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning/9091788/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6948578_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707995304720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6948578"},{"teacherId":5004688,"projectId":8953828,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your contribution allowed us to acquire a set of Hot Dots, a wonderful interactive learning tool that is already making a tremendous impact on our students' education.\r\n\r\nThe Hot Dots game has been an absolute hit in our classroom! I wish you could have seen their faces when they first played with them. Everyone of them were saying things like, \"Wow!\" and \"Cool!\" With its special pen that instantly checks students' answers, it offers a fun, engaging, and independent way for our students to practice and reinforce their learning. The excitement on their faces as they use the pens to check their answers is priceless. It not only motivates them to take ownership of their learning but also gives them the confidence to work through challenges on their own.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real difference, helping to create an environment where students feel excited to learn and explore. They are developing critical thinking skills and gaining more confidence in subjects that once felt intimidating. The combination of fun and educational value makes Hot Dots an invaluable tool in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity and support. Your gift is helping to shape our students' futures, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in their education. We will continue to make the most of this wonderful tool and keep you updated on how it enhances their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1739569728903,"projectUrl":"project/hot-dots-makes-work-fun-for-students-wit/8953828/","projectTitle":"Hot Dots Makes Work Fun for Students With Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brandi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5004688_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529682439595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brandisheridan"},{"teacherId":9521490,"projectId":8334226,"letterContent":"As you can see from the images, our new microscopes for the science department are a big hit. Biology students loved setting eyes on the difference between cell walls in plants and cell membranes in animal cells. Even when there were challenges - the prepared fungii slides threw them for a loop - they still came away with a real understanding of how to use a microscope and its importance in the tools of a scientist. \r\n\r\nYour donations have made possible a huge new window of laboratory experiences for our science department. We can start dreaming up projects that will use the microscopes for measuring and quantifying numerous aspects of our unseen world. As a small science department, based on three teachers, we love being able to give our students real-world technical experiences. This allow our students to take pride in their knowledge and continue to build rigor in their scientific thinking and observations of science in the real world. What a wonderful opportunity you have provided for us! My very deepest thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1727698733965,"projectUrl":"project/all-the-worlds-a-microscope-stage/8334226/","projectTitle":"All the World's a (Microscope) Stage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9521490_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714174838023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9521490"},{"teacherId":6948578,"projectId":9106219,"letterContent":"My students and I are so very thankful for the noise canceling headphones. We have already been putting them to good use. I hope you enjoy the photos of my students wearing them and writing you thank you notes:)\r\n\r\nThese headphones are such a blessing! Most of my students have either Down Syndrome or Autism. As a result, some have a great deal trouble modulating their voices. Others have extreme sensitivity to loud noises. Therefore, they can become very scared or upset when loud noises occur.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your generosity!\r\n\r\nWith thanks,\r\n\r\nLeslie H. Lucas","fullyFundedDate":1739569728685,"projectUrl":"project/sound-sensitivity-for-unique-learners/9106219/","projectTitle":"Sound Sensitivity for Unique Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6948578_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707995304720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6948578"},{"teacherId":6948578,"projectId":8397526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to donate to my project entitled \"social-Emotional Tools for Children With Special Needs\". We are loving the books and kits that you have sent to us. \r\nI teach in an adapted classroom. Most of my students have either Autism, Down Syndrome, and/or many medical complications. Social skills must be taught as part of our curriculum. The stories and other items you have provided for us have made this learning so fun!\r\nSome of the topics we have discussed and read about in the books are friendship, being a good sport, body boundaries, taking turns, and listening.\r\nWe are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1723690009273,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-tools-for-children-with/8397526/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Tools for Children With Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6948578_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707995304720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6948578"},{"teacherId":6948578,"projectId":8320152,"letterContent":"The light table is fascinating! My students have loved studying the alphabet, spelling, and building on this table.\r\nAdditionally, it adds a cozy glow to our room. This is of special significance in my classroom, as most of my students have special sensory needs. They have loved building structures with translucent Magna Tiles on top of this table.\r\nThis item is one I have been wanting for my classroom for years. You made our dream become a reality:)\r\nMy students and I are so, so grateful to you for this generous gift.\r\n\r\nLeslie H. Lucas","fullyFundedDate":1723639403334,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-light-table-for-special-needs/8320152/","projectTitle":"Sensory Light Table for Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6948578_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707995304720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6948578"},{"teacherId":9109583,"projectId":8839311,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of science books for my fifth-grade class. Your thoughtful contribution is more than just a stack of books; it is a gateway to curiosity, discovery, and a deeper understanding of the world around us. These resources will help my students explore fascinating topics such as ecosystems, the water cycle, and the wonders of space, sparking their imaginations and encouraging them to ask questions that lead to lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these books represent opportunities they might not have had otherwise. Your generosity enables them to engage in hands-on experiments, develop critical thinking skills, and connect what they learn in the classroom to the world outside. The colorful illustrations, detailed explanations, and interactive activities in these books make complex concepts accessible and enjoyable, empowering my students to feel confident and excited about science.","fullyFundedDate":1731553658025,"projectUrl":"project/science-books-for-my-amazing-fifth-grade/8839311/","projectTitle":"Science Books for My Amazing Fifth Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deepti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9109583"},{"teacherId":9490390,"projectId":8832428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our whiteboards. They have been integral in both 5th grade classrooms for our math and financial literacy lessons. Students use the whiteboards to build budgets based on career research. They learn how to find average salaries, rent prices, utility prices, and then apply those things to a monthly budget. They are learning whether their career choices will support the lifestyle they want. They are also learning how to make a grocery budget and run a business. In our eco-school, having whiteboards also helps us save paper! We are so thankful for the educational and environmental impact of our whiteboards!","fullyFundedDate":1727648644524,"projectUrl":"project/class-whiteboards/8832428/","projectTitle":"Class Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9490390"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_107070","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":434,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":33,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":62,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 10","studentTeacherRatio":"21.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.9,"schoolId":107070,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pioneer Springs Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pioneer Springs Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/north-carolina-department-of-education/pioneer-springs-community-school/107070"}