{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pitt Academy Transition Center","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1723667,"projectId":9624687,"letterContent":"When the supplies arrived, my students were so excited to see that our classroom was fully stocked and ready for them. Having the basic materials right at their fingertips has created a smoother, more organized learning environment. For example, during group activities, students no longer have to worry about missing pencils, tissues, or other essentials—they can stay focused on the lesson and participate with confidence.\r\n\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was watching my students gather their supplies independently at the start of class. Their faces lit up as they realized that everything they needed to succeed was already here, waiting for them. Something as simple as a sharpened pencil or tissues on the shelf has made them feel cared for and prepared, and that small sense of readiness has improved both their focus and their behavior.","fullyFundedDate":1758202873257,"projectUrl":"project/clean-stocked-and-ready-to-learn/9624687/","projectTitle":"Clean, Stocked, and Ready to Learn!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1723667_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730481891527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1723667"},{"teacherId":9716366,"projectId":9098331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations for snacks in our classroom. Our students looked forward to snack time everyday because they knew they would not go hungry. Most of our students cannot afford to bring snacks everyday and by your donations, we were able to serve these students.\r\n\r\nOur school is made up of low income families and might not have much food at home to eat. For some of our students, eating at school is the only time they are fed. These students rely on the school to provide food for them. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all of your donations. The kids say thank you and are greatly appreciated. Without your donations, these students would not have the opportunity to have snacks at school. Having these snacks help them concentrate on their classwork and stay focus.","fullyFundedDate":1741368957441,"projectUrl":"project/the-snack-station-project/9098331/","projectTitle":"The Snack Station Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mansfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9716366_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725036873416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9716366"},{"teacherId":1723667,"projectId":9267547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Popcorn Machine Supplies Reorder for Reward System\" project! Your contribution has had a truly positive impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we were able to restock all the necessary supplies to continue using our popcorn machine as part of our classroom reward system. This project has played a key role in reinforcing positive behavior and creating a motivating environment for students. The promise of a popcorn reward has encouraged students to meet behavioral expectations, show kindness, stay on task, and work collaboratively. It has become a fun and highly anticipated part of our classroom culture.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, the popcorn celebrations have helped build a stronger sense of community and joy among the students. It has turned our classroom into a place where hard work and good behavior are consistently recognized and rewarded. Your support has not only provided a fun treat but has also supported social-emotional growth and a more positive classroom atmosphere. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1746698799588,"projectUrl":"project/popcorn-machine-supplies-reorder-for-rew/9267547/","projectTitle":"Popcorn Machine Supplies Reorder for Reward System","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1723667_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730481891527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1723667"},{"teacherId":1723667,"projectId":9267368,"letterContent":"This project has greatly improved our classroom by strengthening our positive behavior reward system. With the restock of supplies for our snow cone machine, students now have a fun, exciting, and tangible incentive to work toward. It has helped reinforce good behavior, encourage responsibility, and promote a more positive and cooperative learning environment. Students are more motivated to follow classroom expectations, support their peers, and stay engaged in their work—knowing they're working toward something special. The snow cone treats have also created joyful moments of celebration that bring our class together and build community.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning not only meaningful but also memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1746699643016,"projectUrl":"project/snow-cone-machine-restock-needed-for-rew/9267368/","projectTitle":"Snow Cone Machine Restock Needed for Reward System","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1723667_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730481891527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1723667"},{"teacherId":1723667,"projectId":9247483,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my project, \"Empowering Educators: Using Books to Foster Positive Student Behavior.\" Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe books you helped provide have become essential tools in shaping a positive, respectful, and empathetic learning environment. Through carefully selected stories, students are learning valuable lessons about kindness, responsibility, perseverance, and respect—lessons that go far beyond the pages and into their daily interactions.\r\n\r\nThese stories have sparked powerful conversations and have helped my students see themselves and others through new lenses. I've noticed a real change in how they solve conflicts, express their feelings, and support one another. Books have given them not only knowledge, but the emotional language to grow and thrive together.\r\n\r\nThank you for empowering me as an educator and for investing in the social and emotional growth of my students. Your generosity is truly making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1744740731356,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-educators-using-books-to-fos/9247483/","projectTitle":"Empowering Educators: Using Books to Foster Positive Student Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1723667_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730481891527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1723667"},{"teacherId":9716366,"projectId":8919045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to help our classroom. Because of your donation, we were able to provide a clean environment for our classroom. The students ask to use the wipes to help clean the classroom. It has provided a chance for students to gain responsibilities. When it is time to clean the room at the end of each day, the students ask to clean their desks. \r\n\r\nOur school is a low income school where families are unable to contribute to the classroom. Having this opportunity has been wonderful to our classroom. Thank you again for all your donations to our classroom. They are greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1739279684601,"projectUrl":"project/purely-clean-effective-solutions-for-a/8919045/","projectTitle":"Purely Clean: Effective Solutions for a Healthier Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mansfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9716366_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725036873416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9716366"},{"teacherId":1723667,"projectId":9148812,"letterContent":"As part of our \"Shaving Success\" initiative, which rewards students for demonstrating focus, teamwork, and positive behavior, the new materials have been used as incentives. Students are now more motivated to stay on task and help each other, as they know that their efforts will be recognized with opportunities to use the new tech tools.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to be instrumental in helping my students dive deeper into their projects and further develop their behavior. I'm confident that these resources will keep fueling their curiosity and creativity, while also encouraging positive behavior and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making all of this possible. Your contribution has made an incredible difference in my classroom and for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1741712174868,"projectUrl":"project/shaving-success/9148812/","projectTitle":"Shaving Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1723667_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730481891527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1723667"},{"teacherId":1723667,"projectId":9054170,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the remarkable impact that the project, \"Popping Up Success: Incentives to Motivate Our Students,\" has had in improving student behavior. Since its inception, this initiative has significantly contributed to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThe project was designed to motivate students through an innovative system of incentives that encourages both academic and behavioral excellence. By integrating small rewards and recognition for good behavior and academic improvements, we have seen a noticeable shift in the attitude and performance of our students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most profound effects has been an improvement in overall student engagement. Students have shown increased enthusiasm in class participation and are more eager to complete their assignments on time. The incentive system has encouraged them to take pride in their achievements, which has, in turn, led to a reduction in disruptive behaviors. Classroom disruptions have significantly decreased, creating a more focused and productive atmosphere for all students.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, there has been a noticeable improvement in interpersonal relationships among students. By promoting positive behavior through incentives, students have become more supportive of one another, building a stronger sense of community. This improvement in social interactions is a testament to how well-received the program has been in encouraging respect and kindness among peers.\r\n\r\nThe success of this project is not only evident in behavioral changes but also in the students' increased self-confidence. They are taking ownership of their actions, striving to meet higher standards of behavior and performance. The initiative has given them a clearer sense of their potential, motivating them to pursue excellence.\r\n\r\nIn conclusion, \"Popping Up Success: Incentives to Motivate Our Students\" has been an invaluable program in improving both student behavior and overall academic performance. The positive changes we have witnessed are a testament to the power of motivation and recognition in the educational process. We are excited to continue building on this success and look forward to even greater achievements in the future.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support in making this initiative a success.","fullyFundedDate":1737491892118,"projectUrl":"project/popping-up-success-incentives-to-motiv/9054170/","projectTitle":"“Popping Up Success: Incentives to Motivate Our Students”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1723667_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730481891527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1723667"},{"teacherId":9825726,"projectId":8919418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the cups to go with our hydration station. The students really appreciate a clean cup to get their fresh water. We have lots of students that have to take medication also and this helps out a lot. It is so refreshing to have a clean cup for our water. Water fountains are not clean and can possibly carry germs. It is so appreciated of what you have done for us. If it wasn't for donors choose we would not gave any of these things to help our kids enjoy their school day better. Thanks again for caring about our students.","fullyFundedDate":1730959701046,"projectUrl":"project/cups-for-hydration-station-and-breakfast/8919418/","projectTitle":"Cups for Hydration Station and Breakfast Bars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9825726_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x15,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730822060075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825726"},{"teacherId":9825726,"projectId":8918941,"letterContent":"This has been a lifesaver for our students. We have kids that have to come in for medicine each day and it is so nice to be able to give them a cup of water with their medication. Sometimes they are thirsty and they always enjoy a cup\r\nOf clean fresh water. It has definitely been an asset to our school. We are thankful for out donors that make school\r\na little safer and that you care about us. It has really made an impact on our day to day school routine . Our students can't wait to have a cup of refreshing water after coming in for recess. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1730748409785,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-station-empowering-students-w/8918941/","projectTitle":"Hydration Station: Empowering Students with Clean Water","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9825726_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x15,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730822060075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825726"},{"teacherId":9829517,"projectId":8926790,"letterContent":"We highly appreciate your donations to help the students empower the knowledge of science. With that being said, students were able to know about energy, were able to know about building bridges. The kids enjoyed learning about energy. The kids were able to learn about bacteria that could be in school's carpet by testing the carpet with test scripts. The students were able to try to build cars. We were also able to help the kids learn about finances. We learning how the compact of building bridges and buildings cost money and how to finance the tools.","fullyFundedDate":1731346229037,"projectUrl":"project/future-innovators-empowering-young-scie/8926790/","projectTitle":"Future Innovators: Empowering Young Scientists With STEM Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829517"},{"teacherId":9716581,"projectId":8719361,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students in \"The World We Live In\" project, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support in funding the posters and maps. Your contributions has played a critical role in bringing this educational initiative to life, and we are excited to share positive outcomes in the project thus far.\r\n\r\nThrough your donation, students have been given an opportunity to explore diversity of various countries of the world. They are engaging in research, creativity and collaboration as they showcase the geography, culture and traditions of these countries. This project is helping to build global citizens.\r\n\r\nThank you for your invaluable contribution. 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