{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fruitland Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2193452,"projectId":9894635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Our new classroom rug has quickly become an essential part of our daily learning routine. We use it multiple times a day for morning circle time, phonics instruction, literacy stations, and collaborative \"turn and talk\" discussions. The rug also provides flexible seating, allowing students to learn in a comfortable, structured environment that supports focus and engagement.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the colorful carpet, they were beyond excited. They immediately noticed the individual spaces and loved having a clearly defined spot that felt like their own. Having personal learning spaces has made a big difference—students are more organized, transitions are smoother, and they can easily identify their discussion partners during collaborative activities. It has truly enhanced both learning and classroom community.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to meet on the carpet throughout the day for social morning circles, morning and afternoon meetings, and whole-group and small-group instruction. This rug will remain a central part of our classroom, supporting academic learning, social interaction, and a positive learning environment. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on my students' daily experiences, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nKristy Fessenden\r\nClassroom Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1764709573617,"projectUrl":"project/additional-carpet-for-1st-grade-for-lear/9894635/","projectTitle":"Additional Carpet for 1st grade for Learning Spots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fessenden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2193452_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763069180619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fessenden"},{"teacherId":2433718,"projectId":9662430,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to our class project A Carpet for Kindergarten: Learning Spots & Flex Seating Option. our classroom has been fortunate to have a carpet provided for us. However, the carpet that we had was not the best for our meeting rug. With our new rug, each student is able to have a defined place on the carpet to sit, kneel or stand in! :)\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely LOVE the new carpet and were most excited that it matched the decor in the classroom. We have, so far, used the rug for read alouds, videos, independent work and indoor recess. But what the students love the most is that everyday 6 students get to choose whether they would like to have their sit spot be on the carpet for the day. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you, so much for your donation. We are very happy to have the addition to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757560353226,"projectUrl":"project/a-carpet-for-kindergarten-learning-spot/9662430/","projectTitle":"A Carpet for Kindergarten: Learning Spots & Flex Seating Option","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433718_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767368660861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melody-connelly"},{"teacherId":2433718,"projectId":9047212,"letterContent":"Every year I request large crayons for my students because they have yet to master fine motor skills by the 2nd quarter of school. This year the crayons came in handy because we had just moved into the new school and I had a lot of students that had never used regular crayons.\r\n\r\nEvery 9 weeks, we start fresh with a new set of pencils, crayons and erasers (so, it kind of feels like the first day of school all over again). When the slimmer crayons were introduced, the kids were excited. But we soon realized that those crayons broke more easily. The kids were becoming frustrated with their broken crayons. Well, we took a class vote and they wanted to go back to their large crayons. When the new crayons arrived with our large 16 colors, you would've thought they got free tickets to Disney!\r\n\r\nThey were so excited to see that they had 2 shades of orange, 2 shades blue, 2 shades of green and red. I haven't seen my kids so excited all year! So, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your donation to our Color Me Beautiful Crayon project, I can not wait to see the beautiful illustrations that come from these materials.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Connelly","fullyFundedDate":1746564557284,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-beautiful-3-multi-cultural-cra/9047212/","projectTitle":"Color Me Beautiful 3: Multi-Cultural Crayons for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433718_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767368660861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melody-connelly"},{"teacherId":2433718,"projectId":9112056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my ESGI assessment platform project. This year more than ever, I am thankful that this project got funded because it is a staple that I use in my classroom. I take comfort in knowing that whether my students are physically in my classroom or at home through online learning, that I can still give them the assessments that they need and know which strategies they need to work on. Again, thank you so much for contributing to this project I sincerely appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1746698764642,"projectUrl":"project/esgi-kindergarten-friendly-assessment-p/9112056/","projectTitle":"ESGI: Kindergarten Friendly Assessment Platform 2025 - 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433718_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767368660861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melody-connelly"},{"teacherId":2433718,"projectId":9028519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom project. Our science and social studies curriculum provides information for our students to learn Florida standards. We use Scholastic use and Science Spin to enhance our curriculum and offer current and relevant information to our students. Since the students lack background knowledge, these magazines fill in the gap for them.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your generous donation to my class \"Read All About It!\" Scholastic Magazines for Kindergarten! project. You have no idea, how a weekly magazine about social studies and science can answers the questions a young mind may have about the world around them. The whole purpose of meaningful teaching is to make learning fun and exciting, but also to teach the students the social skills that they will use throughout their life. I know that the materials that you have helped to purchase for my classroom have made a difference! Again, thank you for supporting our kindergartners journey onto becoming better learners.","fullyFundedDate":1739573173342,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it-in-2025-scholastic-ma/9028519/","projectTitle":"Read All About It in 2025! Scholastic Magazines for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433718_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767368660861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melody-connelly"},{"teacherId":2363684,"projectId":9007755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this project! My reading classes had the best time! They had ice cream sundaes, a coloring contest, danced and sang, got goodie bags with ice cream themed items, and got to pick out a new book from my book collection. They absolutely loved it! Some of them even said, \"This is the best day ever!\"\r\n\r\nWithout your support, this wouldn't have been as amazing as it was. I love celebrating my students successes, whether big or small. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my two reading classes!","fullyFundedDate":1738936576673,"projectUrl":"project/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream-lexia-leve/9007755/","projectTitle":"We All Scream for Ice Cream: Lexia \"Level Up\" Party!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crandall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2363684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461086329127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisa-crandall"},{"teacherId":2363684,"projectId":9006842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this copy paper project. As a teacher, we go through an insane amount of paper through the year. We ask parents to send in three reams, but that doesn't always happen. Our school doesn't provide us with paper, so it falls on us when we run out. This project may not seem like a big deal, but it really is. We use paper for homework, practice in fluency and comprehension, letters we send home, monthly newsletters and so much more.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding this project and allowing me the needed materials for my two reading classes. It is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1738936594329,"projectUrl":"project/colored-paper-for-all-the-things/9006842/","projectTitle":"Colored Paper For All The Things","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crandall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2363684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461086329127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisa-crandall"},{"teacherId":2363684,"projectId":8484341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this copy paper project. As a teacher, we go through an insane amount of paper through the year. We ask parents to send in three reams, but that doesn't always happen. Our school doesn't provide us with paper, so it falls on us when we run out. This project may not seem like a big deal, but it really is. We use paper for homework, practice in fluency and comprehension, letters we send home, monthly newsletters and so much more.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding this project and allowing me the needed materials for my two reading classes. It is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1723692930829,"projectUrl":"project/copy-paper-to-start-the-new-year/8484341/","projectTitle":"Copy Paper to Start the New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crandall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2363684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461086329127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisa-crandall"},{"teacherId":2363684,"projectId":8273197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this copy paper project. As a teacher, we go through an insane amount of paper through the year. We ask parents to send in three reams, but that doesn't always happen. Our school doesn't provide us with paper, so it falls on us when we run out. This project may not seem like a big deal, but it really is. We use paper for homework, practice in fluency and comprehension, letters we send home, monthly newsletters and so much more. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding this project and allowing me the needed materials for my two reading classes. It is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1715100535230,"projectUrl":"project/copy-paper-for-all-the-things/8273197/","projectTitle":"Copy Paper For All The Things!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crandall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2363684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461086329127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisa-crandall"},{"teacherId":2363684,"projectId":9029752,"letterContent":"This project has helped my students so much! I had a class set of headphones at the beginning of the year, but some of them broke. It's hard to ask for certain items, especially when they can be costly. But this helps everyone so much! I was able to give each student a new pair if they needed them and give a few to my other reading class too. I have a few extra just in case too. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your support! My third graders also are thankful for the support our class is given. Thank you for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1738936588715,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-all-students/9029752/","projectTitle":"Headphones for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crandall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2363684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461086329127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisa-crandall"},{"teacherId":3950241,"projectId":8914412,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for helping me purchase Happy Numbers Math Centers for my students! This program has helped to build my students' math skills by allowing them to work at their own level. They are excited everyday for their Happy Numbers time.\r\n\r\nThis program is a great tool to help me accelerate my higher math students and reteach skills to my struggling students. One of the best things about this program is the option for the students to complete the lessons in Spanish. I have three non-English speaking students in my class this year and they get excited to work on Happy Numbers because it is both at their level and their language. This program has allowed them to build their confidence with their math skills and it has transferred into our regular math curriculum. \r\n\r\nThe other great thing about this program is the Happy Letters portion for the kindergarten curriculum. It has allowed my students to review all of their letters and practice building and recognizing CVC words. My students were able to review these skills before their big state test and because of this extra support, 100% of my students showed growth on their end of the year assessments. \r\n\r\nHappy Numbers also allows the teachers to give assessments throughout the year. When the students first log in, they take a placement test. Teachers can then set up a mid-year and end of year check. I have seen huge growth in my students math skills and I believe it has a lot to do with Happy Numbers. It is a fun and engaging program for all learners. Thank you again for your support and donations.","fullyFundedDate":1735682981027,"projectUrl":"project/happy-numbers-digital-platform-for-happy/8914412/","projectTitle":"Happy Numbers Digital Platform for Happy Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denahy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3950241_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505420670480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-denahy"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46442","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":688,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"schoolId":46442,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fruitland Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fruitland Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/lake-county-school-district/fruitland-park-elementary-school/46442"}