{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Deerfield Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8025060,"projectId":7172085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Our new books have helped us explore important reading skills like cause and effect and character traits. Students are learning to think deeply about why characters act the way they do and how events are connected.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is open, encouraging, and tailored to every student's needs. We use small groups, read-alouds, and hands-on tools to make sure everyone is engaged.\r\n\r\nIt's been exciting to see students connect with the new books—one quiet student became really passionate about a story on friendship and bravery, and another who used to avoid reading now chooses to read during free time!\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our readers are growing—and loving every minute of it!","fullyFundedDate":1675917071326,"projectUrl":"project/use-our-voices-not-our-hands/7172085/","projectTitle":"Use Our Voices, Not Our Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8025060"},{"teacherId":8025060,"projectId":6008163,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity! Thanks to your support, our 2nd grade students have access to exciting new technology that's making a real difference in how they learn every day.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, many of our students were growing tired of the limited tools we had—especially iReady, which they had been using for years. While iReady helps reinforce skills, it had started to feel repetitive, and students were beginning to lose motivation. Your donation allowed us to introduce IXL, along with new headphones and notebooks, and the impact has been incredible.\r\n\r\nHow the Technology is Helping Students Learn:\r\nIXL is more interactive and personalized. It adjusts to each student's level, offering just the right amount of challenge to keep them engaged and growing. Unlike other platforms, students get immediate feedback and explanations, helping them truly understand concepts instead of just guessing.\r\n\r\nHeadphones have helped students focus more during digital lessons. With fewer distractions, students are more immersed in their learning.\r\n\r\nNotebooks are used to track their digital work and jot down notes, which helps reinforce lessons and build good study habits.\r\n\r\nWhat's Most Exciting for Our Students:\r\nThe most exciting part for our students is seeing their progress in real time. IXL celebrates their effort and improvement with virtual awards and certificates, which has really boosted their confidence. They feel proud of what they're learning—and they're eager to show it off!\r\n\r\nStandout Moments:\r\nWe've seen some students really thrive with this new approach. For example, Jazmine, who was often disengaged with iReady, now logs into IXL excitedly every day and sets personal goals. Noah, who used to struggle with staying on task, now wears his new headphones and enters \"focus mode\"—it's made a big difference in his independence.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our classroom's journey. Your support has helped us bring joy, engagement, and meaningful learning back into our daily routine. We couldn't do this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1638301978227,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-science-writers/6008163/","projectTitle":"Sensational Science Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8025060"},{"teacherId":9638835,"projectId":8603962,"letterContent":"My students and I are honored and grateful for the snacks and materials received to give them a head start in their learning for the beginning of the year. They have been able to keep focus and learn without feeling hungry at certain times during the day. The laminating machine has already sealed projects and certificates. My students are so grateful to walk into the classroom and know everything they need is readily available.\r\n\r\nMy student's favorite items were the chips, cookies, juices and laminating machine. These snacks were able to give my students the pick me up they needed when feeling hungry. By having the laminating machine we were able to laminate items used daily for reading and math to help with learning unfamiliar words and solving problems daily..\r\n\r\nThe laminating machine is still going strong, and I have yet to receive a crumble piece of homework. My students take pride in the items they have received, and we are thankful for everyone hand in making this school year one to remember.","fullyFundedDate":1723641639614,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-with-a-smile/8603962/","projectTitle":"Snacks With a Smile.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9638835_orig.jpg?crop=1254,1254,x0,y209&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723551945849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638835"},{"teacherId":7067615,"projectId":8590227,"letterContent":"My students and I want to express our sincere gratitude for your support and generosity. This project would not be possible without you. Since we frequently sit on these carpets in the classroom to do some of our daily learning tasks, it makes a significant difference in maintaining the cleanliness of our classroom carpets. Often we are short staffed with custodial staff members and our carpets are not vacuumed for days, so you can only imagine the condition of the carpets. \r\nOnce again, a huge THANK YOU and we truly appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1723641639205,"projectUrl":"project/vroom-vroom-clean-our-classroom/8590227/","projectTitle":"Vroom, Vroom, Clean Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Purdum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7067615_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579392007463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7067615"},{"teacherId":7067615,"projectId":8786771,"letterContent":"We just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for your support, kindness and generous donation. This project would not be possible without you. This means a whole lot to each and everyone of you. It is underestimated the amount of stress that our little ones face and go through. Lots think that they don't understand and it doesn't affect them. Trust that it does affect them in a huge way and they either do not have the support and help to understand that these situations are not their fault and they are not to blame. With these small tokens to help them stay calm and destress while learning helps a huge amount. As educators, we can quickly spot their emotions for that moment and focus on helping them combat what they are experiencing. Once again, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1726677981450,"projectUrl":"project/staying-calm-while-learning-in-the-class/8786771/","projectTitle":"Staying Calm While Learning in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Purdum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7067615_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579392007463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7067615"},{"teacherId":9261506,"projectId":8658079,"letterContent":"My students and I are honored and grateful for the materials received to give them a head start in their learning for the beginning of the year. These materials have been able to help me reach student who have shown to be having a challenging time. The anticipation of going into the treasure box and finding some cool items to choose from really helps change behaviors around.\r\nMy students enjoy the playdough, pop-its, pencils, candy, and mini toys to be able to choose. They really look forward to having a chance to get an opportunity to go inside. These treasures have changed the tone of the classroom environment and allows positive modeling of expected behaviors among the students.\r\nStudents like having the chance to trade their toys with others and sometimes even pick out candy. The students are joyed with the items and really take pride in having a chance to go inside.","fullyFundedDate":1723687033889,"projectUrl":"project/shiver-me-timbers-treasure/8658079/","projectTitle":"Shiver Me Timbers, Treasure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Higgs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9261506_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721936692612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261506"},{"teacherId":9261506,"projectId":8550142,"letterContent":"My students and I are honored and grateful for the materials received to give them a head start in their learning for the beginning of the year. When students have shown to be having a challenging time, I allowed them to go over to the emotional regulation desk and do an activity in the book to help them calm down before talking. I have had other students in neighboring classroom also be a part of the area and sometimes they do not want to leave. This area has allowed students to just have a quick reset and finish their day stronger.\r\nMt students enjoy the playdough and making the emotions that they feel come to life and then squishing them and making a new emotion. \r\nThe calming strips allowed me to be able to apply one on the back of each student's name tag. When they are feeling overwhelmed, they have adapted to rubbing the back of the textured strip and calming down. The nice cushions have been able to give students a comfortable seat on the carpet when it is time to do group reading. They enjoy the colors they can choose from and the softness it brings to their bottoms.\r\nMy student's favorite item is the big pop its. For some students it keeps them in line and helps change their behavior around because they enjoy having it to use. It has become a positive reinforcement in my classroom along with the other great materials received.","fullyFundedDate":1723641639438,"projectUrl":"project/smell-the-flowers-and-blow-bubbles/8550142/","projectTitle":"Smell the Flowers and Blow Bubbles.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Higgs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9261506_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721936692612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261506"},{"teacherId":9617404,"projectId":8686948,"letterContent":"My students were elated when the snacks were delivered to them in a grand way. The snacks were used for energy after end of the day activities. The students enjoyed the cookies, chips and pretzels. Every Wednesday and Friday students recieved snacks after performing arts activities. They were appreciative every week and looking forward for the snacks. The students felt privileged and excited about the experience. The students told me thank you for caring enough to contribute to their learning experience. Also continue to bless children your kindness is appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1726677981688,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-energy/8686948/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edinburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9617404"},{"teacherId":9261506,"projectId":8520674,"letterContent":"My students and I are honored and grateful for the materials received to give them a head start in their learning for the beginning of the year. They have been able to keep their belongings organize with their caddy on their desk. The laminating machine has already sealed projects and certificates. My students are so grateful to walk into a classroom and know everything they need are readily available. \r\nMy student's favorite item is the dry erase boards. we use them during reading and math to help with learning unfamiliar words and solving problems daily. They can express themself through their drawings or writings on the board amongst one another and myself. \r\nThe homework binders are still going strong, and I have yet to receive a crumble piece of homework. My students take pride in the items they have received, and we are thankful for everyone hand in making this school year one to remember.","fullyFundedDate":1722357205085,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn/8520674/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Higgs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9261506_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721936692612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261506"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45097","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":391,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":86,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":45097,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Deerfield Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Deerfield Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/broward-county-public-schools/deerfield-park-elementary-school/45097"}