{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Port Acres Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5644272,"projectId":8870956,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our brand-new Garden Club has officially taken root at Port Acres Elementary! When our students first saw the raised flower beds, packets of seeds, fresh soil, and plant food, their faces lit up with pure excitement. Many of them had never planted anything before, and they couldn't believe that they would be the ones responsible for growing real flowers and vegetables. The plant labels quickly became a favorite—students proudly wrote their names and plant types, claiming ownership of their little corner of our school garden.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun our first project: preparing the raised beds, learning how to enrich soil, and carefully planting seeds for fall flowers and cool-weather vegetables. Students worked together to mix soil, compare seed types, and discuss what plants need to survive. These hands-on experiences are building not just knowledge, but confidence, teamwork, and curiosity.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have a living outdoor classroom that will continue to grow with them. Our next steps include monitoring germination, charting plant growth in weekly garden journals, and eventually harvesting what we grow to share with other classes. Your gift has nurtured a love for nature, science, and responsibility in our learners—and we truly cannot thank you enough for helping us create something beautiful and educational that they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1732034693705,"projectUrl":"project/growing-futures-gardening-club-for-hand/8870956/","projectTitle":"Growing Futures: Gardening Club for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seymour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5644272_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534539773416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdseymour"},{"teacherId":3549089,"projectId":8825744,"letterContent":"Please accept my sincere gratitude for your generous donation. These books have brought joy and fun to my classroom. We have used them for whole group instruction, small groups and one on one reteaching. I have used the books to engage my students giving the a hook to excite them about the lesson and skill. My scholars love the fun way the information is presented. The books are inspiring young writers and instilling a love of reading as well. Again thank you for allowing me to bring grammar joy to my writers. We truly appreciate your kindness and support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1734119205085,"projectUrl":"project/readers-to-writers/8825744/","projectTitle":"Readers to Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3549089_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536011287024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3549089"},{"teacherId":4804113,"projectId":9313412,"letterContent":"My students and I use technology in the classroom on a daily basis. I mainly use it during group lessons to engage my students in instruction focusing on all subjects. My students love using technology when participating in interactive learning games, lessons and activities to improve academic growth in Reading and Math.\r\n\r\nAfter setting up the new printer, using the vibrant color paper and allowing the students to be better organized with the supply boxes has made our classroom a much more exciting learning environment. These new items have allowed me to create amazing learning center games, flash cards, learning binder materials, parent letters and classroom labels.\r\n\r\nAll of my students are enjoying spending time learning and working with their peers using the new materials and look forward to the new games and activities that I planned to print during the year. Having the necessary technology and materials makes things easier while improving the academic skills my students need to succeed. We are grateful to have such caring supporters.","fullyFundedDate":1746787150191,"projectUrl":"project/color-print-learn-and-succeed/9313412/","projectTitle":"Color, Print, Learn and Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4804113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720483444786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mohenderson"},{"teacherId":8979339,"projectId":8753028,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our 2nd grade classroom at Port Acres Elementary is now a more welcoming and engaging place for learning. Your support made it possible for us to add vibrant materials and essential resources that bring our lessons to life.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, I was able to create colorful, small-group activity centers that promote collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning. These stations have transformed the way my students interact with content and with each other. Whether they're practicing reading comprehension, or exploring social studies concepts, the bright visuals and engaging layouts keep them excited and focused.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the classroom now feels like a space where students truly belong. The colorful materials and organized small-group areas have helped establish a sense of routine and joy that sets the tone for each day. One student recently said, \"This feels like a fun place to learn!\" and I couldn't agree more.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness. You've helped create a learning environment where my students feel valued, supported, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1726659041916,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-world-of-color/8753028/","projectTitle":"Wonderful World of Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LeDay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8979339_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678221899541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8979339"},{"teacherId":10003762,"projectId":9265126,"letterContent":"On behalf of my class, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our class pet and learning environment. Your support has made a significant impact on our students' learning experiences and has brought joy and responsibility into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we have been able to welcome Rascal, our guinea pig, into our classroom family. He has quickly become a beloved member of our class, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities in biology, empathy, and teamwork. Observing Rascal has sparked curiosity and discussions among the students, enhancing their understanding of animal care and the environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided a pet but has also enriched our curriculum and fostered a nurturing classroom environment. The students have taken on responsibilities such as feeding, cleaning, and observing Rascal, which has taught them valuable life skills.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to share that Rascal is thriving and has become an integral part of our daily activities. The students have even started a journal documenting his growth and behaviors, which they share during our lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the materials, they looked mesmerized. They were so grateful that someone cares enough to help out and it showed! My next steps for the students is to incorporate Rascal in activities and assignments that allows them to learn about his lifestyle and responsibility. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your thoughtful donation. Your support has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1746843325142,"projectUrl":"project/the-class-pet-project-caring-learning/9265126/","projectTitle":"The Class Pet Project: Caring, Learning, Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKnight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003762"},{"teacherId":9743883,"projectId":8767562,"letterContent":"This project has has a positive impact on my students. It has helped them practice the personal financial literacy skills that they learned this year. It helped them to determine whether they wanted to spend their money right away or save it for an item that they really wanted. \r\n\r\nMy students had a tough time at first to control their impulse buying. As time went on they were able to convince themselves that they wanted to save up for something that they felt was worth the wait. In addition, they kept a log of their money and were able to practice adding and subtracting decimals, which is a skill they learned this year!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1736035908054,"projectUrl":"project/building-future-consumers/8767562/","projectTitle":"Building Future Consumers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seymour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9743883_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747273169697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9743883"},{"teacherId":4933487,"projectId":8844986,"letterContent":"The kiddos were so excited to have the packages opened and watch the book shelf be assembled. While they are able to read the hard cover books, they are also able to create masterpieces of their own! This has become one of the favorite centers with students eagerly waiting their turn to get there. \r\nThe pillows are so comfy and inviting. Sometimes, the students ask to use this space during naptime as they fall asleep \"reading\" through the books from he shelves. We also use the pillow seats around the room for additional seating an even in other centers. \r\nWe hope that this center begins to foster love and comfort in reading. In addition, we hope that the ability to make books will spark creativity possibly on to the next great novelist. \r\nThank you all again for contributing to our the success of our classorom!","fullyFundedDate":1733289604632,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-library/8844986/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4933487_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509668827841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robin-morrison"},{"teacherId":5644272,"projectId":8962368,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom pet guinea pig project. Thanks to you, we now have all the supplies we need—food, hay, toys, and cage accessories—to ensure that our guinea pig, Lexi, is happy, healthy, and an active part of our learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students have been so excited to care for Lexi, and it's become a vital part of our classroom routine. They take turns feeding and cleaning, learning responsibility and empathy while helping care for our furry friend. \r\n\r\nWhen the new supplies arrived, my students were over the moon! They couldn't believe how much better the guinea pig's living space looked with the new accessories and toys. It was a moment of pure joy for them, and it made our pet feel more like a true part of the classroom family. \r\n\r\nYour support has made such a difference in our classroom, and I can't thank you enough for your kindness. We're excited to continue this journey with Lexi and to see the many ways your donation will continue to enrich our students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1739558738931,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-and-caring-home-for-our-classroom/8962368/","projectTitle":"A Cozy and Caring Home for Our Classroom Guinea Pig!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seymour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5644272_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534539773416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdseymour"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_15752","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":514,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":45,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.1,"schoolId":15752,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Port Acres Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Port Acres Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/port-arthur-independent-school-district/dowling-elementary-school/15752"}