{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fulford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4427940,"projectId":10270367,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to updated dictionaries that will support their learning every day. These resources will help students strengthen their vocabulary, improve reading comprehension, develop writing skills, and become more confident independent learners.\r\nMany of my students encounter unfamiliar words while reading and writing. Having classroom dictionaries readily available gives them the ability to look up definitions, pronunciations, and word meanings on their own, fostering both academic growth and self-confidence. These dictionaries will be used across all subject areas, helping students communicate more effectively and expand their knowledge.\r\nYour support is providing tools that empower students to become stronger readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Thank you for investing in their success and helping create a classroom where words truly matter!","fullyFundedDate":1779370993009,"projectUrl":"project/words-matter-new-dictionaries-for-stude/10270367/","projectTitle":"Words Matter: New Dictionaries for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Francois","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4427940_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492883580360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4427940"},{"teacherId":5924401,"projectId":10194077,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our student led makerspace and helping bring this project to life. Your generosity helped students create a space where literacy was built through real hands on learning. They used reading, writing, speaking, and digital skills while teaching younger children and families how to follow directions, use tools safely, and complete creative projects step by step.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students were able to take on leadership roles after school. They guided visitors as they read instructions, labeled materials, measured ingredients, and worked through each task. They also supported families as they learned simple digital design skills and created items like hats and mugs. The materials provided made it possible for students to connect literacy to real life experiences in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThis project helped students grow as communicators, problem solvers, and leaders. They gained confidence in explaining tasks clearly and supporting others. Most importantly, they helped build a learning space where literacy was active, shared, and enjoyable for the entire community.","fullyFundedDate":1778211454727,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-makerspace-to-build-communit/10194077/","projectTitle":"Student Led Makerspace to Build Community Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prospere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5924401_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755995324352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prospere"},{"teacherId":5924401,"projectId":9912589,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Your generosity helped bring learning to life in a way that students could see and touch. With the Brother sewing machine, my students designed and created their own pillows while building real world skills connected to design and career pathways. They explored ideas related to fashion design, product development, and small business ownership in a hands on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nStudents used math in practical ways as they measured fabric, calculated dimensions, and thought about budgeting materials. They planned their designs, solved problems when changes were needed, and learned the importance of precision and attention to detail. They also gained an understanding of branding, quality control, and how a simple idea can become a finished product that others would value.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students were able to connect classroom learning to real life opportunities. They built confidence, creativity, and important skills that will help prepare them for future college and career paths.","fullyFundedDate":1773266392914,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-design/9912589/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prospere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5924401_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755995324352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prospere"},{"teacherId":5924401,"projectId":10190598,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us bring more learning outdoors. My students learned and grew when they were able to move, play, and explore in open spaces. The giant four in a row game, bean bag toss, and giant tower set gave them fun and active ways to work together while building important skills. Through these games, students practiced teamwork, communication, problem solving, and patience as they took turns and worked toward shared goals.\r\n\r\nOutdoor learning also helped students stay engaged because they were moving, thinking, and interacting with one another in a natural setting. They learned how to plan, make decisions, and think ahead while having fun with their peers. Your support helped create an outdoor space where students built friendships, grew in confidence, and enjoyed learning in a more active and joyful way.","fullyFundedDate":1776108756353,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-games-for-active-learning/10190598/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Games for Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prospere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5924401_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755995324352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prospere"},{"teacherId":5924401,"projectId":10187765,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom entrepreneurs and helping bring this project to life. Your generosity gave students the chance to explore creativity, storytelling, and real world business skills through hands on learning. With these materials, students designed products, built branding, and created engaging displays that showed how ideas could turn into real products. They practiced teamwork, communication, and problem solving as they worked together to plan, design, and present their creations.\r\n\r\nStudents also learned that a successful business was about more than just a product. They created logos, labels, and packaging that helped tell a story and attract customers. 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Something as simple as serving lemonade became a powerful lesson in kindness and awareness of others.\r\n\r\nStudents also learned how small actions could bring joy to someone else. Each cup was served with kindness, a smile, and a positive message so that classmates felt valued and encouraged. Through this experience, they began to understand that even small efforts could make a real difference in someone's day.\r\n\r\nI measured success by the growth I saw in their behavior. I looked for more kindness in their words, more patience when they worked together, and more willingness to help others. After each activity, we reflected together on what compassion looked like and how they showed it.","fullyFundedDate":1773483831202,"projectUrl":"project/serving-smiles-one-cup-at-a-time/10123628/","projectTitle":"Serving Smiles One Cup at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prospere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5924401_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755995324352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prospere"},{"teacherId":9323701,"projectId":10054139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Cool Science Service Day\" project. Because of your generosity, my students were able to become scientists, teachers, and leaders while making a meaningful impact on our entire school community.\r\n\r\nThis project gave students the opportunity to plan and lead interactive science stations focused on states of matter, energy transfer, and freezing processes. One of the highlights was using the slushie maker to demonstrate how liquids transform into solids. Students loved explaining the science behind the freezing process to younger students and families in a fun, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nYour donations helped provide the materials needed to make this event successful. The laminating sheets allowed students to create colorful, durable science posters and teaching visuals. The cups and straws helped us safely serve participants during the demonstrations. Composition notebooks and pencils supported student planning, reflection writing, and leadership journaling. The digital camera helped students document the event and capture memorable moments of learning and service.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this experience empowered students to take ownership of their learning. They served as presenters, materials managers, photographers, and organizers, building confidence, collaboration, communication, and public speaking skills throughout the process. Many students discovered talents they did not know they had and felt proud knowing they were teaching others in the community.\r\n\r\nThrough your support, we were able to provide an engaging science enrichment experience for more than 200 members of our school community, including younger students and families who may not otherwise have access to hands-on STEM opportunities.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their education, leadership, and future. Your generosity created an unforgettable learning experience that inspired curiosity, service, and a love of science in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1772054901633,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-action-from-solids-to-slushi/10054139/","projectTitle":"Science in Action: From Solids to Slushies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Germain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9323701_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y758&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755118899911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9323701"},{"teacherId":9319323,"projectId":9857315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Reading with Confidence: Empowering ELLs Through Small Group Magic!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. We are using the new resources—especially the Spanish and Creole second-language dictionaries, the organizers, and flexible seating like stools—during our small group literacy sessions every day. One memorable moment was during a vocabulary lesson where students worked together to decode unfamiliar words from a reading passage. With their dictionaries in hand, they eagerly searched for meanings and practiced using the words in sentences. I was so proud to hear students confidently explaining new vocabulary to one another, something that was much more challenging before these resources were available.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! Their eyes lit up when they saw tools that reflected their languages and learning needs. The dictionaries in particular made them feel seen and supported, while the organizers helped them stay focused and engaged in their tasks. The stools created a more comfortable and collaborative small-group environment, making learning feel less intimidating and more inviting. Since introducing these resources, I have already noticed clear improvement in my ESOL students' vocabulary development and overall confidence when speaking and participating in class discussions.\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this progress by diving deeper into guided reading groups and vocabulary-building activities. Students will continue to use the organizers to track new words, make connections, and write their own sentences and short responses. Our next step is integrating these stronger vocabulary skills into writing and oral presentations, so students can express themselves more fully and independently. Your support has truly empowered my students to grow as readers and communicators—thank you for making this transformation possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769177780506,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-confidence-empowering-ells/9857315/","projectTitle":"Reading with Confidence: Empowering ELLs Through Small Group Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ledgister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9319323"},{"teacherId":4427940,"projectId":10122623,"letterContent":"This project gave my students meaningful hands-on experiences with financial literacy, responsibility, and decision-making through our classroom store. Students learned important real-world skills such as earning, saving, budgeting, and spending while practicing math, communication, and problem-solving in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Through participating in our classroom economy, students began to understand the value of money, goal setting, and making thoughtful choices.\r\n\r\nOur classroom store also helped build confidence, independence, and leadership skills as students took ownership of their responsibilities and worked toward rewards they had earned. These experiences created a positive and motivating classroom environment where students practiced accountability, teamwork, and perseverance. Thanks to this project, my students gained valuable life skills that will continue to support their academic growth and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1773429855178,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-store-building-future-lea/10122623/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Store: Building Future Leaders Through Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Francois","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4427940_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492883580360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4427940"},{"teacherId":4427940,"projectId":10098131,"letterContent":"This project will give my first graders opportunities to learn through movement, teamwork, and hands-on experiences that support both their physical and social-emotional development. Through our Mini-Olympics: Learning Through Play unit, students will practice cooperation, communication, perseverance, and sportsmanship while participating in fun and engaging activities. Many young learners benefit from movement throughout the school day, and these activities will help students stay active, focused, and motivated while building confidence in themselves and their abilities.\r\n\r\nThe equipment and materials from this project will create meaningful opportunities for students to strengthen coordination, gross motor skills, and healthy habits in a positive and inclusive environment. By participating in team challenges and active games, students will learn the importance of encouragement, resilience, and working together toward a common goal. These experiences will help create lasting memories while supporting the development of happy, healthy, and confident learners.","fullyFundedDate":1771204629688,"projectUrl":"project/mini-olympics-learning-through-play/10098131/","projectTitle":"Mini-Olympics: Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Francois","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4427940_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492883580360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4427940"},{"teacherId":9345594,"projectId":9822986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. The microwave and mini fridge have already made a big difference.\r\n\r\nStudents can now heat up their lunches and store snacks, which helps them stay comfortable and focused during the day. They were really excited when they saw the new items. Many were happy to finally have a warm meal option.\r\n\r\nOne student who usually does not eat much was able to warm up their food and came back to class more engaged, which really stood out to me.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these to support students' daily needs while also teaching them responsibility by keeping the space clean and organized.","fullyFundedDate":1761150292546,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-kindness-fighting-hunger-w/9822986/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Kindness: Fighting Hunger with Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Previlon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9345594"},{"teacherId":9642828,"projectId":10175027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the ice cream machine to our classroom. This special addition has brought so much excitement and joy to our students, while also creating meaningful opportunities to teach kindness and community building. With this machine, students are not only learning how to follow directions and work together, but they are also participating in activities that encourage giving back. We are using it as part of our \"spread kindness\" initiative, where students help prepare and share sweet treats with others in our school as a way to brighten someone's day.\r\n\r\nThrough this experience, students are developing important social and emotional skills such as empathy, teamwork, and generosity. They take pride in being able to do something kind for others, whether it's serving a classmate, celebrating staff members, or recognizing someone who needs a little extra encouragement. This project has truly helped students see how small acts of kindness can make a big impact. Your support has made it possible for us to turn a fun treat into a powerful learning experience, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1775142902379,"projectUrl":"project/scooping-up-kindness/10175027/","projectTitle":"Scooping Up Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forbes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642828_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731893928727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-forbes"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45627","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":498,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":62,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":38.2,"schoolId":45627,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fulford Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fulford Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/miami-dade-county-public-schools/fulford-elementary-school/45627"}