{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Calusa Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6430034,"projectId":10200906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library with the new SSYRA books. We just received the first two books from the list, and my students are already begging to read them! The excitement was immediate, students were asking who gets them first, talking about the covers, and making plans to read them next. It's been so fun to see that kind of genuine enthusiasm for reading, especially this time of year.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this even more special is that we're going to end the school year by reading a 6th grade SSYRA book together as my students get ready for middle school. It's the perfect way to build their confidence and get them excited for what's next. These books are giving my students something to look forward to, while also helping them grow as readers. Thank you for helping bring that excitement into our classroom, we're already loving it!","fullyFundedDate":1776616312719,"projectUrl":"project/the-new-ssyra-list-is-here-help-us-read/10200906/","projectTitle":"The New SSYRA List Is Here, Help Us Read It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6430034_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724290816345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6430034"},{"teacherId":6430034,"projectId":10162109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible. Because of you, my students get to feel truly special and celebrated on their birthdays. In our classroom, birthdays are a big deal—they're a chance for each child to feel seen, important, and cared for. With the supplies you helped provide, I'm able to make each student's day feel a little extra special. For some of my kids, this might be the only place their birthday is celebrated, which makes it even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nSince we started celebrating birthdays this way, I've seen such a difference in my classroom. The kids get so excited for each other, and it's helped build a really positive, supportive community. When it's their turn, they absolutely light up, and you can tell it means a lot to them. These little moments go a long way in helping my students feel like they belong. I'm so grateful for your support in making that happen.","fullyFundedDate":1775761720628,"projectUrl":"project/making-every-birthday-count/10162109/","projectTitle":"Making Every Birthday Count!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6430034_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724290816345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6430034"},{"teacherId":6430034,"projectId":10161794,"letterContent":"We are so thankful to our donors for providing I Survived books for our classroom. These books have really made a difference in how students engage with reading. As they read, they are practicing important skills like understanding key details, thinking about characters, and making connections to real events. After finishing a book, students research the actual historical event and compare what they learned in the story to what really happened. This has helped them build stronger comprehension and critical thinking skills in a way that feels meaningful and interesting.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has become something students genuinely look forward to. The books are fast-paced and grab their attention right away, which has been especially helpful for students who don't always enjoy reading. Some of my more reluctant readers are now excited to talk about their books and share what they've learned from their research. It's been great to see their confidence grow. Thank you for helping make reading more engaging and enjoyable for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773931940165,"projectUrl":"project/i-survived-exploring-history-through-st/10161794/","projectTitle":"I Survived: Exploring History through Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6430034_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724290816345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6430034"},{"teacherId":6430034,"projectId":10161421,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to our generous donors for providing snacks for our students before reading and testing. When students first saw the snacks and their motivational notes, their faces lit up with excitement and appreciation, it truly set a positive tone for the day. Because of your kindness, our students are able to begin their state assessments feeling supported, confident, and ready to do their best. These small but meaningful gestures help fuel their brains, calm their nerves, and remind them to believe in themselves. Thank you for making such a powerful impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1775507003266,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-smarter-test-takers/10161421/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Smarter Test Takers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6430034_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724290816345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6430034"},{"teacherId":549041,"projectId":10114474,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for providing seat cushions for my students. These cushions made a tremendous difference in our classroom, especially during state testing. My students were required to sit for long periods of time—hours on end—while concentrating, thinking deeply, and doing their very best. Because of your generosity, they were able to sit comfortably, stay focused, and maintain their stamina throughout these demanding testing sessions.\r\n\r\nInstead of shifting in discomfort on hard chairs, they were able to settle in, breathe, and give their full attention to the task in front of them. Many of them commented on how thankful they were to have the cushions and how much easier it was to stay focused. Your support truly helped them feel cared for and set them up for success during one of the most challenging parts of their school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful impact on their comfort, confidence, and ability to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1772578756564,"projectUrl":"project/a-softer-seat-for-every-student/10114474/","projectTitle":"A Softer Seat for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp549041_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752931052896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/549041"},{"teacherId":549041,"projectId":9728653,"letterContent":"Students are in love with the books and for many different reasons! \r\n\r\nStudents reading The Wednesday Wars\r\nThese students are thrilled to see Holling again after studying Okay for Now earlier in the year. They were delighted to meet Doug in a new context and loved discovering the crossover between the two novels. They're deeply attached to these characters.\r\n\r\nStudents reading Once Upon a Marigold\r\nThis group is captivated by the book's magical world. The fantasy elements, quirky humor, and fairy‑tale twists have them eager to keep turning pages.\r\n\r\nStudents preparing for Fish in a Tree\r\nWe're saving this novel for our end‑of‑year study as the class prepares for middle school. Students know it has themes about believing in yourself and embracing differences, and they're genuinely excited for it.\r\n\r\nStudents reading Granny Torrelli Makes Soup\r\nThese readers have already enjoyed Walk Two Moons, so they love recognizing Creech's writing style and comparing the relationships, tone, and themes across the novels.\r\n\r\nStudents reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham\r\nThis is a Florida state novel study, and I'm personally looking forward to teaching it with fresh, less‑worn copies. Students are already curious about the history behind the story and eager to dive in.\r\n\r\nAnd Hoot is flying off the shelf as students are reading this book without even an assignment. \r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is engaging, lively, and student-driven. It is often the quietest, most focused part of the day—not because students are told to be silent, but because they are genuinely absorbed in what they're reading.\r\n\r\nIn fact, I often have to ask students to put their books away so we can move on to other subjects! They beg for \"just one more chapter,\" which is a wonderful problem to have.\r\n\r\nStudents read with purpose: annotating, discussing, predicting, and making connections. Small‑group conversations are thoughtful and often animated as students debate character choices or share theories.\r\n\r\nWe have a community of readers who love books, and it shows. Overall, these books help students become thoughtful, independent readers and we cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1769056103158,"projectUrl":"project/lit-circles-where-stories-shape-scholar/9728653/","projectTitle":"Lit Circles: Where Stories Shape Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp549041_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752931052896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/549041"},{"teacherId":10176559,"projectId":9631380,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Black Bear Book Buddies Book Nook. Your kindness has provided the students with a cozy and welcoming space that truly invites them to read, learn, and grow.\r\nThe new rug, floor cushions, and bookshelf have completely transformed our classroom. Students love gathering on the rug for read-alouds, choosing a comfy cushion while they explore new books, and independently selecting stories from our organized bookshelf. This space has quickly become a favorite spot where literacy, imagination, and a love of reading come to life every day.\r\nYour support has gone beyond just providing materials; you have helped provide an inviting space where students of varied abilities can come together and interact in a positive and welcoming environment. Thank you again for your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1760739767481,"projectUrl":"project/black-bear-buddies-book-nook/9631380/","projectTitle":"Black Bear Buddies Book Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10176559"},{"teacherId":10108135,"projectId":9527721,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. With these materials my math block has truly come alive! \r\n\r\nThe chart pads have allowed my students to not only collaborate with one another but have also strengthen math talk, increased student coaching, and improved scores. Students recently worked together to solve a division problem. They took turns solving the problem (each using a different colored marker) on the pad. While doing so they guided each other through the work. This helped reinforce understanding and cleared misconceptions. \r\n\r\nThe desk pads and stools has given my class an atmosphere where students are comfortable taking risks, enjoy working on math, and are more engaged. The freedom of choosing their seats is met with smiles and increased attention.","fullyFundedDate":1758207602998,"projectUrl":"project/from-rows-to-flow-making-math-visible/9527721/","projectTitle":"From Rows to Flow: Making Math Visible","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10108135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754142611575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10108135"},{"teacherId":9702535,"projectId":9484530,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing inspirational, fun, and educational books for my classroom. I am able to put books in the hands of students that represent real people and situations. Sometimes students feel as if their backgrounds do not allow them to dream. They are learning that everyone has a story or can have tough situations to overcome. \r\n\r\nTeaching in a Title 1 school does mean that some students have very little at home. The appreciation on the faces with all of the new books was just so sweet to witness. I unpacked the boxes with them. We also had a \"book tasting\" in which the students where able to look at all of the books to decide which books they wanted to read next. The students were so very excited!\r\n\r\nMy students are about to go on to their next exciting chapter in their lives...MIDDLE SCHOOL! As we end their elementary years together, they will continue to work collaboratively on author projects and studies. I love that they have a huge variety of quality books and literature to choose from. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful and generous contributions to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755698221098,"projectUrl":"project/enhanced-and-inspirational-classroom-lib/9484530/","projectTitle":"Enhanced and Inspirational Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Waxman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9702535_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726672891345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702535"},{"teacherId":9702535,"projectId":9471886,"letterContent":"Some students are genuinely hungry because they do not have enough food at home. We do provide healthy meals at school, but as you know, children have bottomless stomachs. They also enjoy trying things that they do not have access to at home, such as popcorn, pretzels, and other healthy treats. Teaching in a Title 1 school does mean that some students have very little at home. There is definitely a way to get to the hearts of students...and that is through their stomachs! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. I am just completely in awe with gratitude that you would sponsor our classroom. My students and I thank truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts!\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful and generous contributions to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1753106909854,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning/9471886/","projectTitle":"Fuel For Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Waxman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9702535_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726672891345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702535"},{"teacherId":9702535,"projectId":9491941,"letterContent":"As an educator, with specialization in reading and learning disabilities, I love to provide my students with a huge selection of quality books to read. I have the range of readers between struggling, newly learning English, and readers that read at a high level. I need many choices to cover the individual learning needs of my students. Many of my students do not have books at home. Most of my students do not have access to the public library. We do have a wonderful school library, but since the entire student population uses those books, there is a limit on how many books can be checked out. \r\n\r\nI especially love these books that you helped provide because of the non-fiction nature of the books. Many students only like to read fiction, or stories. But, these new books are providing quality books that teach them about real places, people, or historical locations. \r\n\r\nIn addition, my students do a huge research project in which they will use one of the non-fiction books to complete a project board, PowerPoint, or other creative outlet to showcase their learning. \r\n\r\nWhether it was a personal donation, corporation, or foundation that provided these books and resources, thank you for your generosity and outpouring of gifts. Every gift is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758835163424,"projectUrl":"project/real-people-places-and-traditions-ign/9491941/","projectTitle":"Real People, Places, and Traditions: Igniting Enthusiasm For Non-Fiction Books","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Waxman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9702535_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726672891345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702535"},{"teacherId":9702535,"projectId":9456673,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in purchasing graphic novels for my classroom. Whether it was you personally, your corporation, or your foundation, we truly appreciate every gift. Thank you for helping me instill a lifelong love of reading in my precious students. \r\n\r\nSome of my students do not have any books at home, due to financial constraints. \r\n\r\nThey are very excited to have such a plethora of books to choose from, right inside the classroom. \r\n\r\nMany of my students are learning English and really enjoy having the ability to read books at their level. In addition, my students with a higher reading level also enjoy the variety.","fullyFundedDate":1752710554635,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-read-all-about-it/9456673/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels: Read All About It!!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Waxman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9702535_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726672891345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702535"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71450","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":670,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.2,"schoolId":71450,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Calusa Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Calusa Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/calusa-park-elm-school/71450"}