{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highlands Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":62.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10108113,"projectId":9527685,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new board has made a wonderful impact in our classroom! We use it every day during our reading and spelling lessons, and it has quickly become one of our favorite tools for learning. The students love using it—it keeps them engaged, excited, and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nFor me as a teacher, this board has been extremely helpful and versatile. I can easily adjust the height and use both sides, which allows me to create a variety of fun and interactive activities. It supports group work, centers, and whole-class lessons beautifully.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this possible! Your kindness and generosity have truly enhanced our classroom and made learning even more meaningful for my students.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Carluccio","fullyFundedDate":1758255147757,"projectUrl":"project/helping-young-learners-shine-with-tools/9527685/","projectTitle":"Helping Young Learners Shine with Tools for Interactive, Joyful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carluccio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10108113"},{"teacherId":10190773,"projectId":9626343,"letterContent":"On behalf of the fourth and fifth grade ESE students at Highlands Elementary, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of math and phonics manipulatives. Your thoughtful contribution has made a tremendous impact on our classroom, and I want to take a moment to express just how much your support means to both me and my students. The arrival of the new manipulatives has truly transformed our learning environment. In mathematics, students now can explore numbers, patterns, and problem-solving in ways that are concrete and engaging. Tools such as counters, base-ten blocks, fraction tiles, and geometric shapes have made abstract concepts come alive. I have noticed that students who once hesitated to participate during math lessons are now eagerly working with their hands, experimenting with different ways to solve problems, and collaborating with classmates to build understanding. The manipulatives encourage critical thinking, creativity, and confidence—skills that extend far beyond the math classroom.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your support has made a lasting difference. The manipulatives you provided are not just tools; they are gateways to curiosity and confidence. Every day, I witness students engaging in meaningful learning experiences that will build the foundation for their future academic success. Your generosity reminds us that education is a community effort and that when we work together, we can open doors of opportunity for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1755687823741,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-help-my-striving-students/9626343/","projectTitle":"Help Me Help My Striving Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190773"},{"teacherId":10103426,"projectId":9520740,"letterContent":"As the items were added to the classroom the students were very excited and eager to use the donated items and resources. The stools we received is used for flexible seating. The students are able to use the stools during small group rotations and it allows them the flexibility to get up and sit down smoothly when we rotate to the next center. The students really love the stools! The playdough is used to work on letter formation and number formation throughout the day. This is great to enhance their fine motor skills. This is one of the student's favorite. The Auditory Feedback Phones for Reading allows the students to hear their words, sounds and pronunciations as they are working on their reading fluency. This allows them to play with spoken words, sounds and encourages them to read with automaticity and prosody. The dice are used in small group center rotations in which the students roll the dice and write the sight words according to what sight words correspond to the number of dot that is shown. The bear counters and the matching bowls are used for sorting, counting, color recognition and letter sounds identification. During some down time and silent reading, the students enjoy the books and reading buddies that were added to our classroom library.","fullyFundedDate":1754233062803,"projectUrl":"project/keep-kindergarten-thriving-in-the-classr/9520740/","projectTitle":"Keep Kindergarten Thriving in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benoit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10103426"},{"teacherId":9716831,"projectId":9511822,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the treasure box items and snacks. I explained to them how I would be rewarding Dino-Mite attendance this year. Each day they receive a check mark and every 5 days are rewarded. Some of them have finished one card and are working on a new one. Many of them have 100% attendance which has made a difference in their learning. They are eager, engaged, and have started participating in conversations using the English language they have acquired. I am looking forward to seeing my students overall academic growth this year.","fullyFundedDate":1753884204932,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-dino-mite-attendance/9511822/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Dino-Mite Attendance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9716831"},{"teacherId":9725072,"projectId":9513531,"letterContent":"My students are loving using the boogie boards for small group instruction in both math and reading. They love to compete to see who can answer the math problems the quickest on the boards and answer multiple choice test questions for reading comprehension. \r\nThe boards have also helped us use less white boards and markers saving us both money and mess. White board markers tend to dry out quickly and the caps get lost frequently. These boards eliminate that problem. \r\nEngagement is key in second grade and any tool I can use to keep my students interest is important for me. These tools have been a small but impactful in so many ways and I appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1754508385983,"projectUrl":"project/boogie-into-learning/9513531/","projectTitle":"Boogie Into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9725072"},{"teacherId":1528848,"projectId":9516816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to the headphones you helped fund, students can now work more quietly and stay focused when using iPads and laptops — creating a much more peaceful and productive learning environment. The new timers have been incredibly helpful as well, allowing both staff and students to easily track time for breaks, rewards, and consequences, which supports consistency and structure in our routines.\r\n\r\nYour donation also made it possible for me to print curriculum materials in color, making the content more engaging and visually appealing for the children. Additionally, I've been able to laminate tokens, icons, and many other resources that we use daily — making them more durable and effective for long-term use.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity. Your support has had a real, lasting impact on our classroom, and we appreciate it more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1757180193415,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-is-awesome/9516816/","projectTitle":"Special Education is Awesome","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Palacios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1528848_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724531969494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1528848"},{"teacherId":6276810,"projectId":9627477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"A Safe and Calm Space for My Students.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have a peaceful, welcoming environment where they can take a break, calm down, and express their feelings in healthy ways.\r\n\r\nThe new comfy floor seats have given my students a cozy place to relax and reset when emotions run high. The Calm Ball and other emotional regulation tools have quickly become favorites for helping them manage stress and anxiety in positive ways. And the Kindle Scribe has opened new opportunities for students to read social–emotional books, write, or draw their feelings — especially for those who struggle to express themselves with words.\r\n\r\nI've already seen such a difference. Students who used to shut down or act out when upset are now choosing to come to our calm space instead. \r\n\r\nYour kindness didn't just provide materials — it created a safe haven where my students can feel understood, supported, and ready to learn again. Thank you for believing in them and helping me make this vision a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1760381589822,"projectUrl":"project/counselor-corner/9627477/","projectTitle":"Counselor Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hendry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6276810"},{"teacherId":2179062,"projectId":9438655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to our Kindergarten class. Our new rug allows students to have a space where they can work in groups, read a book with furry friend and allow students to have access to a comfortable learning environment.\r\nThe students were ecstatic to have a space where they are able to move around to collaborate with their peers. They are academically engaged in various activities thanks to your generosity. We will continue to be creative and build to provide learning opportunities in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1752171433006,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-smiles/9438655/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2179062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726017439777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2179062"},{"teacherId":6349905,"projectId":9522681,"letterContent":"Since receiving your generous donation, I have been able to complete my sensory zone regulation corner. I was able to add a sensory wall. I was also able to fill my sensory bin with more sensory items. I added more variety to meet the different sensory needs. I was able to get more cognitive appropriate toys for my lower more dependent kiddos. When some of my students saw the colorful games and activities, they couldn't wait to play with them. This donation has made a big impact in my classroom by giving my students more ways to regulate their emotions. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1755703075594,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-area-for-emotional-regulation-fo/9522681/","projectTitle":"Sensory Area for Emotional Regulation for Students with ASD.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mennig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6349905_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x96,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553633143522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6349905"},{"teacherId":10100475,"projectId":9515579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials. They are very useful. It allows me to notified or add on to the materials. They are able to explore the matarials in vary ways, also by differetiating the lesson. \r\n\r\nStudents are already learning to blend and segment words. Those materials catches their attention and motivation to learn. It makes writing fun. \r\n\r\nThey have loved the rhyming building, it has help the students remember some words that rhyme. It helps teachers to provide them with extra tools to their learning. \r\n\r\nMy studentes are grateful and want say thank you for providing them with fun materials.","fullyFundedDate":1754067541811,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-activity/9515579/","projectTitle":"Hands on Activity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10100475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753858068724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10100475"},{"teacherId":5588227,"projectId":8776225,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and I, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support. Your contribution is more than just a donation—it's an investment in real, lasting change.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, the students play games to build their reading skills and received treats for their hard work and dedication. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are truly inspired by your commitment to our mission.\r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you, we are not only able to meet immediate needs but also work toward a stronger, more hopeful future. We hope you take pride in knowing the impact you've had.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support—it truly means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1726419684038,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-reading/8776225/","projectTitle":"Wild about Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5588227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753103637155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5588227"},{"teacherId":9720443,"projectId":8725240,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our butterfly garden project. As a first-grade teacher, I am always seeking hands-on ways to bring learning to life for my students. Thanks to your donation, we were able to purchase essential materials including soil and weed fabric, which made it possible for us to build and plant a thriving butterfly garden right outside our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe resources you helped provide were key to making this project a success. The weed fabric allowed us to prepare a clean, manageable space for planting, while the fresh soil gave our flowers a strong start. My students were thrilled to dig, plant, and care for the garden themselves. It was not only a lesson in science and nature but also in teamwork, responsibility, and patience.\r\n\r\nThroughout the season, we observed caterpillars grow and transform into butterflies, which was a magical experience for the children. It sparked curiosity, inspired questions, and created opportunities for meaningful conversations about life cycles, ecosystems, and the importance of pollinators.\r\n\r\nYour kindness gave my students an unforgettable learning experience, and we are so grateful. On behalf of my class, thank you again for helping us create a space that brings beauty, learning, and life to our school.","fullyFundedDate":1725248005757,"projectUrl":"project/monarch-migration/8725240/","projectTitle":"Monarch Migration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krause","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720443"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45538","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":599,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":89,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":37.5,"schoolId":45538,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Highlands Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Highlands Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/highlands-elementary-school/45538"}