{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pearl Sample Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10109382,"projectId":9529548,"letterContent":"My gifted students are extremely thankful for the generous donation to our class. The students were excited to plant seeds and watch them grow in a terrarium - observing how the sun drives the water cycle. They made delicious s'mores by trapping heat from the sun in solar ovens. Finally, they were able to experiment with solar cells to create moving solar-powered rovers. These hands-on activities helped the students fully understand the awesome power of the sun. And, they had a blast doing it! It couldn't have happened without you!","fullyFundedDate":1755724610097,"projectUrl":"project/solar-power/9529548/","projectTitle":"Solar Power","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10109382"},{"teacherId":7054282,"projectId":9370361,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. My students are enjoying new hands on learning toys as part of our soft start to our day and free choice time. I'll be adding the pencils to the birthday books they will receive. The craft sticks are going to allow us to make exciting craft projects together too. We are working hard on learning to write and will soon be writing sentences on our sentence strips.\r\nThe magnetic holder helps us to recognize the date each day. \r\nThank you for supporting my students and giving me more supplies to help make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1757423230826,"projectUrl":"project/freshen-up-for-the-new-school-year/9370361/","projectTitle":"Freshen Up for the New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bateman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054282_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626974988629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054282"},{"teacherId":7054282,"projectId":9142948,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to be able to receive these gifts that you have donated to them. We will be using the pouches to store our math games and also a great way to help keep things more organized and easier for the little children to get them without losing pieces. Organization is so important in our classroom. And with limited funding, it's hard to get all of the supplies that we need in order to make it easier for our students to be successful.\r\nThe bubbles will be a great way to celebrate the end of summer. I'm looking forward to seeing each of my students grow this school year. And I know they will blow me away with everything that they do and accomplished. I will be giving out the sunglasses at the beginning of summer in two thousand twenty six. Thank you for your support, my students and I are grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1750773690301,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-celebrate-a-great-year/9142948/","projectTitle":"Time to Celebrate a Great Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bateman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054282_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626974988629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054282"},{"teacherId":2078524,"projectId":9494553,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now equipped with beautiful, functional cubbies that have completely transformed the way we organize and manage student materials. Each child now has their own space to store completed work, supplies, and personal items. This not only keeps our classroom tidy, but it also gives my kindergartners a sense of ownership and pride in their space.\r\nHaving a clear, organized system has made a noticeable difference in our daily routines. My students are learning valuable skills such as responsibility, independence, and taking care of shared materials. Transitions between activities are smoother, and there's less time spent searching for papers or supplies—leaving us more time for learning, creativity, and fun.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on my students' school experience. The cubbies are more than just furniture—they are a tool that helps build confidence, structure, and a love for learning. We are so grateful for your kindness and for believing in the importance of a well-organized, engaging classroom. Thank you for making this dream a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1753560990838,"projectUrl":"project/cubbies-for-my-new-buddies/9494553/","projectTitle":"Cubbies for My New Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine Sawicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2078524_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626822519369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sawickis-classroom"},{"teacherId":2078524,"projectId":9389862,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my kindergarten classroom is now equipped with essential tools that will make a lasting impact on my students' learning. The base ten pocket chart, alphabet and number visuals, and shape charts are already helping my young learners build foundational math and literacy skills. These visual and hands-on resources make abstract concepts more concrete, allowing students to actively engage in lessons and develop confidence from day one.\r\nYour funding also provided authentic, high-quality texts from our district's curriculum, which are at the heart of our daily read-alouds and lessons. These stories not only align with our academic goals but also foster a love of reading and spark meaningful conversations. Alongside these, the classroom supplies have helped me create a clean, organized, and inviting space where my students feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special parts of your gift was making it possible to give each child their very own copy of 'Twas the Night Before Kindergarten' at our Open House. These books were a beautiful way to welcome students, calm their first-day jitters, and share the joy of starting school. The smiles on their faces—and the pride in holding their own book—are memories that will last long after kindergarten ends. Your kindness has truly set the stage for a joyful, successful school year.","fullyFundedDate":1750621208200,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-starter-pack/9389862/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Starter Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine Sawicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2078524_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626822519369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sawickis-classroom"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":9111962,"letterContent":"Thank You so much for funding my Kindergarten Classroom! We truly appreciate it! My students were so excited about all the packages we got and they got to open each package! It was such a surprise for them and were truly excited about the brand new colorful markers for whiteboards! They have been asking for colorful whiteboard markers all year and now our wish has come true! Students were also excited to find out what came in the huge box which is the note pad paper! Students are excited for me to create more stories with them for writing! They are absolutely in love with the new whiteboard erasers. They have been asking all year for new whiteboard erasers since our first a set broke quickly! Now they have erasers that are colorful and they can each pick a color they want. My one student said no way they have 5 colors!! Thank you so much for funding our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746698794890,"projectUrl":"project/wow-look-at-that/9111962/","projectTitle":"Wow Look at That!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":9111994,"letterContent":"Thank You so Much for funding My Kindergarten classroom! I truly appreciate it! My students were so excited with how many packages and new experiences were in the box! They are obsessed with the new designer and want to now have indoor recess so they all can take turns playing on it. A couple of them said no way we get to design whatever we want on it! My students were also excited that we got new math manipulatives to help us achieve higher learning! For example the number bond set and ten frame set will help with whole group teaching where students can tell me what they know! Students are also excited to read more school appropriate words and achieve higher reading levels! Thank You So Much! We love it!","fullyFundedDate":1746768561833,"projectUrl":"project/manipulative-please/9111994/","projectTitle":"Manipulative Please","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":9111984,"letterContent":"Thank You so Much for Funding my classroom! My students were so excited to see how many packages we got and to open them. They had no idea what was inside so getting to see their reactions from the products was the highlight of it all! \r\n\r\nAll the Calm Down Items students were estastic about! Especially the stress balls. They said no way we need stress balls - we don't have any more! I said I know right! Even students who are having trouble emotionally right now due to the end of school love being able to calm down their emotions with the color of a fidget ring, stress ball, shake and smooth tube or the calming strips! \r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love all the items and are very thankful you funded our classroom! Seeing their smiles made it so much worth it! Thank You so much for Funding my Kindergarten Classroom! I so appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1746699628802,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-plz/9111984/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Plz","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":7054282,"projectId":8922372,"letterContent":"My students are really enjoying their new headphones. It is making it so much easier for them to concentrate on their own individual learning lessons. These are high quality and do not seem to be hurting their ears which is also great. \r\nThe new building toys have been a favorite during our recent week of indoor recess because of the low temperatures. I love watching my students being creative and exploring through play. This activity is one they will get to enjoy over and over again this year during morning tubs, early finisher and indoor recess. \r\nThank you for helping me to help my students better their learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1735080719155,"projectUrl":"project/concentration-equals-growth/8922372/","projectTitle":"Concentration Equals Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bateman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054282_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626974988629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054282"},{"teacherId":2078524,"projectId":8838534,"letterContent":"I apologize for my late response to thank you for funding my project. It simply got away from me with winter break and a surprise snow. \r\n As you can see from my pictures, the kids are LOVING the new books. Their favorite is Grumpy Monkey. The boys, in particular, love this one. It's fabulous to see them laughing, sharing the book and reading it together. My girls are loving the books by Raina Telgemeier (Guts, Drama, etc.) and the Babysitters Club books. \r\n They really are reading more and the evidence is showing in their reading scores. Although, testing isn't everything, it is great when the data reflects what you're seeing in your classroom.\r\n Thank you for your help and support. I love seeing my kiddos reading and enjoying reading. It makes my teacher heart so happy!","fullyFundedDate":1728062888887,"projectUrl":"project/enticing-students-to-read/8838534/","projectTitle":"Enticing Students to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine Sawicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2078524_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626822519369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sawickis-classroom"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33681","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":680,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":33681,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pearl Sample Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pearl Sample Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/culpeper-county-school-district/pearl-sample-elementary-school/33681"}