{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Citrus Grove K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10672416,"letterContent":"On behalf of Citrus Grove K-8 Center, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your generous support of our Print-Rich Classroom Project.\r\n\r\nYour donation of poster paper and laminating supplies will help us create engaging, colorful, and meaningful learning environments that promote literacy and student achievement. These materials will allow our teachers to develop interactive anchor charts, vocabulary displays, learning visuals, and instructional resources that students can reference throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nA print-rich classroom provides students with meaningful opportunities to build vocabulary, strengthen reading skills, develop language, and make connections to their learning. Your generosity helps bring lessons to life while creating an environment where literacy is visible, celebrated, and encouraged every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, supporting our teachers, and helping us create classrooms where learning comes alive!","fullyFundedDate":1792519918500,"projectUrl":"project/print-rich-classroom-environment/10672416/","projectTitle":"Print Rich Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10760667,"letterContent":"On behalf of Citrus Grove K-8 Center, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your generous support of our Clean Classroom Project.\r\n\r\nYour donation will help us maintain clean, healthy, and welcoming learning environments for our students and staff. Having the necessary cleaning supplies allows our teachers to create classrooms that are organized, sanitary, and conducive to learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond providing supplies. It demonstrates your commitment to the health, safety, and success of our students. We are grateful to have community partners who recognize that a clean and comfortable learning environment plays an important role in student achievement.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our school and helping us continue to make Citrus Grove a place where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1792934408437,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-classroom-for-bright-minds/10760667/","projectTitle":"A Clean Classroom for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10672179,"letterContent":"On behalf of Citrus Grove K-8 Center, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of snacks to support our Hunger Busters Program.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Having access to snacks helps ensure that our students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution goes beyond providing food; it sends a powerful message to our students that their community cares about their well-being and success.\r\n\r\nThank you for partnering with us and helping us create a positive and nurturing environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1792577672800,"projectUrl":"project/a-healthy-snack-station-for-students-in/10672179/","projectTitle":"A Healthy Snack Station for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10729741,"letterContent":"On behalf of Citrus Grove K-8 Center, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of snacks to support our Hunger Busters Program.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Having access to snacks helps ensure that our students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution goes beyond providing food; it sends a powerful message to our students that their community cares about their well-being and success.\r\n\r\nThank you for partnering with us and helping us create a positive and nurturing environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1792577723945,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hunger-busters/10729741/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hunger Busters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":7277551,"projectId":10405827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create a cozy and inviting reading space in our classroom! My students have truly enjoyed having a special little library corner where they can sit comfortably, choose a book, and spend time reading. The new bookshelf has helped us keep our books organized and accessible, and the lamps have made the area feel warm and welcoming.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite moments was reading Creepy Carrots! together. The students absolutely loved the story, and we extended their learning with a STEM challenge where they had to design and build a fence to keep the creepy carrots from escaping! They were excited to work together, problem-solve, and use their creativity while connecting the activity back to the book.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom library has become more than just a place to store books. It is now a space my students look forward to using, where they can enjoy stories, build their reading skills, and create meaningful connections between books and hands-on learning. Thank you for helping us light up a love of reading in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1790339900029,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-a-love-of-reading/10405827/","projectTitle":"Light Up a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7277551_orig.jpg?crop=1205,1205,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762302761399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7277551"},{"teacherId":3567385,"projectId":10541007,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, \"From FIDE Gold to a Culture of Educational Chess,\" at Citrus Grove K-8 Center!\r\n\r\nOur students have received all the materials, and they absolutely love them! The new chess sets, digital clocks, and giant chessboard have brought even more excitement to our chess lessons.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite activities is using the giant chessboard to display puzzles and different chess positions. Students can study the board, think about possible moves, share their ideas, and work together to find solutions. It is a wonderful way to practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.\r\n\r\nThese resources also help us prepare students for competitions and create more interactive learning experiences. As a FIDE Gold School, we are proud to continue building a strong culture of Educational Chess.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting public education. Your generosity is truly appreciated!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nCoach Enrique Piedra","fullyFundedDate":1789601919948,"projectUrl":"project/from-fide-gold-to-a-culture-of-education/10541007/","projectTitle":"From FIDE Gold to a Culture of Educational Chess","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Piedra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3567385"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10652546,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to participate in \"Hands-On Minds: Fueling Project-Based Learning.\" The experience was engaging, informative, and inspiring, and it provided valuable ideas for creating meaningful learning experiences for our students.\r\n\r\nI especially appreciated learning how hands-on projects can encourage students to think critically, collaborate with others, solve problems, and take greater ownership of their learning. The strategies and activities shared during the session will help us create more engaging and student-centered learning opportunities in our classrooms.\r\n\r\nThank you for sharing your expertise, creativity, and practical resources. Your dedication to promoting project-based learning has encouraged us to explore new ways to help students connect classroom knowledge with real-world experiences.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your time and commitment to supporting educators and empowering students to become curious, creative, and confident learners.","fullyFundedDate":1789582583160,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-minds-fueling-project-based-le/10652546/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Minds: Fueling Project-Based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10652393,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to participate in \"Empowering Student Librarians: Tech Tools for Our Library.\" This experience provided valuable knowledge and practical skills that will help us make our library more engaging, organized, and accessible to our students.\r\n\r\nI especially appreciated learning about the different technology tools and resources that can support library services and encourage students to become more confident and independent learners. The training also showed us how technology can make it easier to collaborate, share information, and create a more interactive library environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for sharing your time, expertise, and resources with us. Your support and encouragement have inspired us to use what we learned to improve our library and better serve our school community.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to empowering student librarians and helping us develop skills that we can use both in the library and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1789554023646,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-librarians-tech-tool/10652393/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Librarians: Tech Tools for Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10608113,"letterContent":"Thank You for Making Our Classroom SUPER! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating Super Mario decorations for our students! Your generosity is helping us create a fun, colorful, and welcoming environment where our kids can feel excited about learning.\r\n\r\nThemed decorations may seem like a small thing, but they can make a BIG difference in creating a space where students feel comfortable, motivated, and ready to participate. The familiar Super Mario characters and bright decorations will bring smiles to our students and help make our learning environment feel special and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds our students that their learning space can be a place filled with creativity, imagination, joy, and adventure.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our classroom SUPER.","fullyFundedDate":1789574309819,"projectUrl":"project/a-super-mario-accelerated-reader-celebra/10608113/","projectTitle":"A Super Mario Accelerated Reader Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10652375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks for our students! Your generosity is helping make sure our students have the fuel they need to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nFor some of our students, having access to a snack can make a meaningful difference in their ability to concentrate and participate in classroom activities. These snacks will provide a simple but important source of energy while also reminding our students that their community cares about their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nYour donation goes beyond snacks—it helps create a supportive learning environment where students can feel cared for and ready to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1789552450445,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hunger-busters/10652375/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hunger Busters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10650623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Super Readers by providing new books for our students! Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where reading is exciting, engaging, and something students can truly enjoy.\r\n\r\nThese books will give our students more opportunities to explore new worlds, discover interesting characters, build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and develop a lifelong love of reading. For many of our students, having access to books that capture their interests can make all the difference in helping them see themselves as confident and capable readers.\r\n\r\nEvery book placed in a student's hands is an opportunity to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love for learning. Your support is helping us build a community of Super Readers who are ready to read, learn, grow, and soar!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us make reading an adventure. Our Super Readers are grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1789554326256,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-super-readers/10650623/","projectTitle":"Books for Super Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10462405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, I was able to purchase engaging, teacher-created resources from Teachers Pay Teachers that will make a huge difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, I can create interactive math centers, reading comprehension games, and hands-on activities tailored specifically to my students' learning needs. It is such a relief to have access to high-quality resources that keep kids excited and motivated to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in our classroom. Your generosity truly means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1787168232962,"projectUrl":"project/enrichment-resources-empowering-student/10462405/","projectTitle":"Enrichment Resources: Empowering Students Through Engaging Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45788","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1334,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.7,"schoolId":45788,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Citrus Grove K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Citrus Grove K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/miami-dade-county-public-schools/citrus-grove-elementary-school/45788"}