{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Golden Terrace Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10212419,"projectId":9637011,"letterContent":"My class has been very busy putting our new resources to use thanks to your generous donation! Students have used the chart paper to collaborate with their classmates on different activities. As you will see in our pictures, students were able to compare and contrast 3-dimensional figures. They were given a specific amount of time to work together to determine ways the 3-D figures on their chart were the same and different, and when time was up, it was time to switch! They then would go to another set of 3-D shapes to add to whatever the last group wrote. Such a great way to get students thinking critically and it was all made possible thanks to YOU! Students have had many other opportunities to use the chart paper and sticky notes in similar ways.\r\n\r\nAs the holidays approach, we will be completing many projects with the construction paper you generously donated! The students love to be able to do activities that spark their creativity. They don't know it yet, but very soon, they will be completing a lot of holiday projects that pair perfectly with various stories we will be reading in ELA and our ELA standards. We just completed a turkey retell project that the students LOVED!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is what has made this all possible. I can't thank you enough for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1756316532085,"projectUrl":"project/active-engagement-through-anchor-charts/9637011/","projectTitle":"Active Engagement through Anchor Charts and Projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10212419"},{"teacherId":9832981,"projectId":9540251,"letterContent":"I can't believe it's already December! This year is flying by. I want to take a moment to thank you for your endless generosity to Collier teachers. I am so grateful for all I have been given from Donor's Choose. I mean it very sincerely when I say I see the impact of your generosity in my classroom daily.\r\n\r\nMy students were beyond excited when I introduced the new books, floor cushions, and Legos. Because my students needs vary, I try to work in small groups with my students throughout the room. Having the cushions has been exciting for the students who get stuck sitting on the cold, hard floor. They love them! Our school has also implemented reading in the morning holding stations- so the students were excited to have some new titles to choose from. And do I need to even explain their excitement for Legos? As a funny aside- after the first time using them, one student left the box upside down. When I went to put them away- Legos went EVERYWHERE! It was quite an event. \r\nThank you so much for everything we have been granted.","fullyFundedDate":1754779301430,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-ideas/9540251/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vacca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9832981"},{"teacherId":2027166,"projectId":9637098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much donors for your generosity and kindness towards our Legos project. The students have been hard at work with their creativity and innovation to build their own works of art with all their new sets of Lego kits. \r\n\r\nOur leadership club meets once and month and each meeting, they are so excited to share ideas and expand their thinking on what the latest ideas could be that their imagination takes them. We also provide them with challenges so they are able to create certain types of categories and build on from there. We couldn't have done this without your amazing contributions and want to thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758592140474,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-of-legos/9637098/","projectTitle":"Leaders of LEGOs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brewster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2027166_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639925205024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2027166"},{"teacherId":7632058,"projectId":9624200,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Calming Corner\" project. My students were incredibly excited when the calming toys and sensory tools arrived. As a teacher of students with autism, I see every day how important it is for them to have a safe place where they can self-regulate, breathe, and reset. The new materials immediately became a meaningful part of our classroom routine, and the students gravitated toward them with big smiles and so much curiosity.\r\n\r\nSince setting up our Calming Corner, we've already seen a positive change in the way our students manage their emotions. Several of my students who normally struggle during transitions are now using the sensory toys to calm their bodies before returning to instruction. The fidgets, textured toys, and visual supports are helping them feel more grounded, and they're able to return to learning much more quickly. This space has made our classroom feel more peaceful, predictable, and supportive for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has allowed my students to practice independence and emotional regulation in a way that truly fits their needs. You gave them tools that help them feel understood, valued, and safe. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for believing in our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1755690308338,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/9624200/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tepehan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7632058"},{"teacherId":2027166,"projectId":9507501,"letterContent":"I can't begin to describe the generosity I felt after you funded my projects on donors choose. Thank you so much for taking the time to donate and supply classroom materials. Responsibility is something I try to teach everyday and taking care of those materials is so important. Without your donation, the students would not have had a successful start to the school year. \r\n\r\nYour kind donation to our project was able to give students what they need for the start of the school year. They are able to take care of their materials and see what matters most. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1754235793265,"projectUrl":"project/going-backback-to-school-again/9507501/","projectTitle":"Going Back....Back to School Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brewster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2027166_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639925205024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2027166"},{"teacherId":2027166,"projectId":9648277,"letterContent":"I can't begin to describe the generosity I felt after you funded my projects on donors choose. Thank you so much for taking the time to donate and fund to make organization happen in the classroom for my class. Responsibility is something I try to teach everyday and organization is a huge part of that. \r\n\r\nYour kind donation to our project was able to organize our classroom and teach the students that organization is key! They are able to take care of their materials and see what matters most. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758131789941,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-key/9648277/","projectTitle":"Organization Is Key","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brewster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2027166_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639925205024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2027166"},{"teacherId":8012914,"projectId":9825241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! The students have been so excited about reading and have enjoyed using the cozy reading corner. The chars and cushions have been a game changer for reading their library books. They love reading in the comfy chairs or using a cushion to sit with a friend and buddy read. \r\n\r\nA love of reading has become the focus of my classroom, and having this space for them has allowed them to enjoy reading so much. They are so excited to get to independent reding time just so they can use the cozy and comfy corner.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations!!","fullyFundedDate":1761173700564,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-corner/9825241/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hartley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8012914_orig.jpg?crop=1632,1632,x1627,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632253393148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012914"},{"teacherId":10161154,"projectId":9553394,"letterContent":"Your kindness has made a powerful and lasting difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students. Many of my students came to school without their own headphones for their computers, which made it difficult for them to fully participate in their online lessons. When we opened the box filled with new headphones, their eyes absolutely lit up with excitement and gratitude. Because of your generosity, every student is now able to complete their iReady minutes each week without interruption. This consistency is already helping them strengthen their reading comprehension, phonics, and overall confidence as independent learners. It's amazing to see the pride they feel in taking ownership of their learning with the proper tools in hand.\r\nThe copy paper you donated has also been an enormous help. It has allowed me to print supplemental materials, enrichment activities, and extra practice sheets to extend lessons beyond the pages of our textbook. With these additional resources, I've been able to tailor lessons to meet the diverse learning needs of my students, giving them more opportunities to apply what they've learned in creative ways. Whether it's reading passages for small groups, math games for centers, or writing prompts for early finishers, your support has directly enhanced the learning experience in countless ways.\r\nThe box of classroom supplies—including crayons, pencils, dry erase markers, and erasers—has been a tremendous blessing as well. The dry erase markers have transformed the way my students engage in their math lessons. Now that they each have access to their own dry erase boards, our math practice has become far more interactive and hands-on. I've noticed a much greater level of engagement and enthusiasm during problem-solving activities. Students are eager to share their answers, correct mistakes quickly, and learn from one another. The dry erase boards have also made \"turn and talk\" moments more collaborative, as students can easily show their thinking to a partner and discuss different strategies. And of course, the pink erasers are always a useful classroom essential! We go through them quickly, and your thoughtful donation has kept us well supplied.\r\nAnother exciting moment came when we opened the box containing the clipboards. Now, my students can sit comfortably on the carpet during read-aloud time or group work and take notes as we read stories like Charlotte's Web. The flexibility to learn beyond their desks has made our reading lessons more dynamic and enjoyable.\r\nThe bins and boxes you provided have also allowed me to model organization and responsibility for my students. Together, we've created systems for keeping materials neat and accessible, fostering a classroom environment that feels both welcoming and productive.\r\n \r\nThank you again for your generous support in providing essential classroom supplies for my students, many of whom do not have the financial resources to obtain them on their own. Your kindness has truly helped bridge that gap, ensuring every child has the tools they need to learn, participate, and feel confident in the classroom. Because of your generosity, my students can focus on their education without the worry of not having what they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1754870659173,"projectUrl":"project/start-strong/9553394/","projectTitle":"Start Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161154"},{"teacherId":1732734,"projectId":9523173,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our classroom. We have been able to start the year off strong! The students are learning their letters and having fun!! \r\n\r\nThe materials have been used during center time with small groups. In the beginning of they year they were used to support all of our students as we learned our letters and sounds. Now they are used to support the students who need a little extra support to master all their letters and sounds. I have also witnessed students helping each other along the way! They truly love the pop it bingo game!\r\n\r\nWe were so excited to unbox our new games and supplies and we have been enjoying each one so far this year! Thanks for making phonics fun and for supporting our kindergarten class!! We truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1754265135137,"projectUrl":"project/having-fun-while-learning-the-alphabet/9523173/","projectTitle":"Having Fun While Learning the Alphabet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Masich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1732734_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473363904770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1732734"},{"teacherId":7383068,"projectId":9547123,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and families,thank you for your incredible generosity and kindness. Because of your support, our students now have the tools they need to learn , express and grow emotionally in a safe and caring environment.\r\nAs an elementary school counselor, I have the privilege to observe students during individual or group sessions as they learn how to identify their feelings, build friendships , and find healthy ways to copy with challenges.The life skills books, emotional regulation games and conversation starter are already making such a difference.I have seen students who once struggled to express themselves now take breathes and use words to describe how they feel. I have seen friendships blossom as my students practice kindness and empathy through our new activies such as reading and find connections to themsleves and or with others. \r\nThe Schoen Foundation, has brought confidence to so many of my students giving them the chance to feel understood, supported and the capability to manage their emotions as well as identify the facial or body languages of others. \r\nThank you for believing in the power of social-emotional learning and for helping us create a school community filled with compassion, resilince and hope!","fullyFundedDate":1754769914094,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-awareness-emotional-intellige/9547123/","projectTitle":"Emotional Awareness, Emotional Intelligence and Life Skills Starts With Me.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Facey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7383068"},{"teacherId":10113558,"projectId":9540592,"letterContent":"You have made a huge impact on my students. Between the books they get to read, to the games they get to play, to the way we can keep our classroom clean, the students have benefited greatly. \r\n We try and do game time on Fridays where the students are able to work together to play games. They learn skills like teamwork, being gracious, and the importance of playing by the rules. They really enjoy the Operation game as it also helps with their hand eye coordination and is just super fun. This is something the students look forward to each week and I am so happy to be able to provide them with a variety of games to learn to play.\r\n We also are trying to cultivate a love for reading in my classroom. Having access to a good amount of books is helpful. They really enjoy reading the books I received from you and even ask if we can do more silent reading during the week. Our motto at our school is \"Readers are Leaders\" and I 100% agree that the ability to read and even to love reading is a very empowering thing for my students. Thank you for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1754750399646,"projectUrl":"project/for-a-wonderful-school-year/9540592/","projectTitle":"For a Wonderful School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113558"},{"teacherId":1732734,"projectId":9255553,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten class has been so excited to use all of our new materials! With your support we have been able to share our favorite stories including one of our favorite characters Pete the Cat! \r\n\r\nAfter reading a Pete the Cat story in class the students were excited to be able to read other Pete the Cat books during a character study! They were so excited to see all of the places that Pete the Cat has been! We are excited to continue to read and enjoy the rest of the books and materials purchased as well. It is such a joy to see their excitement towards reading!!\r\n\r\nWe will be continuing to read cvc words as well as sight words as we have just finished up learning about our vowels that help glue our words together! I can wait to see our students grow as readers and writers! I'm so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1752282393210,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-reading-in-kindergarten/9255553/","projectTitle":"We Love Reading in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Masich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1732734_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473363904770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1732734"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54785","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":484,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.2,"schoolId":54785,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Golden Terrace Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Golden Terrace Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/golden-terrace-elementary-n/54785"}