{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lillie C Evans K-8 Center","outOfStateSupporters":76.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1950987,"projectId":9285432,"letterContent":"We all want to thank you all for helping to funded this Liberty City Uniform project. My little ones look so cute in the new outfits. These new uniforms enhanced the student's self-esteem, prevented bullying and name calling by other students because everyone looked and felt good.\r\nThis generous donation ensured that the uniforms were replaced or added too because they were too small.\r\nOn the day the uniforms arrived at Lillie C. Evans there were two kid accidents so the boxes were opened and the uniforms were put to use right away.\r\nIn addition, three new children were added to the class. They just arrive from a third world country were money was tight. Upon their arrival they were given brand new uhiforms which made them very happy.","fullyFundedDate":1747189716004,"projectUrl":"project/u-is-for-uniforms-in-pre-k/9285432/","projectTitle":"U is for Uniforms in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1950987_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530497576145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nancy-sale"},{"teacherId":1950987,"projectId":9233991,"letterContent":"Hats off to Miami Loves Teachers CFP Foundation, The Education Fund, and the 2026 Miami Host Committee for your generous donation to this project.\r\n As you know what a mess little kids make, I gave out bubbles as a favor for my birthday. The spilled bubbles were on the table (cleaned up in minutes) and on the ground not all over the classroom floor, so thanks to all of my donors. We were able to paint outside so the spilled water did not make this teacher crazy, mop put away for now.\r\nThe laminating sheets made the students end of the year certificates and awards look good and help to make them hold up longer, it also preserves my Teacher Pay Teacher purchases.\r\nThe trellis will hold up cucumbers, green beans, squash, and sweet peas when we plant again in October. The cages will help to hold up the new tomato plants once they get bigger which will be soon. We can't wait to taste those juicy tomatoes, egg plants and squash\r\nThank you all for funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1748026778484,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun-in-the-sun-and-shade/9233991/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Fun in the Sun and Shade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1950987_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530497576145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nancy-sale"},{"teacherId":1950987,"projectId":9165816,"letterContent":"Thanks for helping to support this inner city project which will hopefully help to level the playing field.\r\nAnother one of my favorite Dr. Seuss quotes are\"You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.\" \r\nMy ESOL students were so excited about getting their first book in Spanish Un Pez Dos Peces Pez Rojo Pez Azul (One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish) they were conversing back and forth from Spanish to English.\r\n\r\nThe Teacher Pay Teacher Gift Cards was ulitzed purchase CVC word cards to help with their learning. The laminating sheets will protect the materials from TPT so they last longer.","fullyFundedDate":1745617984169,"projectUrl":"project/after-dr-seuss-birthday-week/9165816/","projectTitle":"After Dr. Seuss Birthday Week","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1950987_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530497576145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nancy-sale"},{"teacherId":5745736,"projectId":8158689,"letterContent":"Technology tools like wireless keyboards and headphones made a meaningful difference in my Pre-K classroom throughout the school year. The wireless keyboards allowed my students to begin developing early typing and computer navigation skills in a way that felt fun and accessible. They helped promote independence and confidence as students practiced letter recognition, spelling, and basic digital literacy. The headphones were equally impactful—providing a focused, quiet space for children to engage in educational games, listen to stories, and work at their own pace without distractions. Both tools supported differentiated learning, allowing me to meet the needs of each student more effectively. These resources not only enhanced academic growth but also made learning more engaging and enjoyable for our young learners. I'm deeply thankful for how these simple pieces of technology enriched our classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1715170435538,"projectUrl":"project/technology-in-pre-k/8158689/","projectTitle":"Technology in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5745736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754406219144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ataleno"},{"teacherId":5745736,"projectId":7342576,"letterContent":"The art supplies donated to my Pre-K classroom played a vital role in supporting my students' creativity, self-expression, and developmental growth throughout the school year. With access to a variety of materials—such as crayons, paint, markers, glue, and paper—my students had daily opportunities to explore their imaginations, build fine motor skills, and express their thoughts and emotions in meaningful ways. Art time became a favorite part of our day, providing a space for students to make choices, solve problems, and gain confidence in their abilities. These supplies also supported cross-curricular learning by helping us integrate art into literacy, math, and science lessons. Most importantly, they brought joy, color, and creativity into our classroom and gave every child a chance to shine. I'm truly grateful for the impact these materials had on our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1692970327052,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-art/7342576/","projectTitle":"We Love Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5745736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754406219144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ataleno"},{"teacherId":5745736,"projectId":7162726,"letterContent":"The headphones donated to my Pre-K classroom had a tremendous impact on my students' learning throughout the school year. With their own sets of headphones, students were able to fully engage in educational technology without distractions, allowing for more focused and personalized learning experiences. They used them during literacy and math programs, listening to stories, practicing phonics, and participating in interactive learning games that support early childhood development. The headphones also helped foster a sense of independence, as each child could work at their own pace. For students with sensory sensitivities or language delays, the headphones created a more comfortable and accessible learning environment. These simple tools made a big difference in supporting attention, reducing classroom noise, and enhancing the overall quality of instruction. I'm incredibly grateful for this donation and the positive impact it had on my students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1680527611358,"projectUrl":"project/listening-station/7162726/","projectTitle":"Listening Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5745736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754406219144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ataleno"},{"teacherId":5745736,"projectId":6814519,"letterContent":"The donated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) materials had a powerful impact on my Pre-K students throughout the school year. These hands-on resources sparked curiosity, encouraged exploration, and brought learning to life in exciting and age-appropriate ways.\r\n\r\nWith access to building kits, simple coding tools, magnets, science experiments, and other STEAM-related materials, my students were able to explore big ideas through play-based learning. They built towers, tested ramps, mixed colors, sorted objects, and asked questions like \"What will happen if...?\"—laying the foundation for critical thinking and problem-solving skills at an early age.\r\n\r\nThese materials also helped foster collaboration, creativity, and perseverance. Students learned how to work together, try new strategies, and feel proud of their discoveries. For many, it was their first time engaging in structured, hands-on learning that combined multiple subjects in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThanks to these generous donations, I was able to offer engaging, standards-aligned activities that nurtured a love for learning and gave every child the opportunity to explore the world like a little scientist, engineer, or artist.","fullyFundedDate":1673015564885,"projectUrl":"project/center-stem-activity-materials/6814519/","projectTitle":"Center STEM Activity Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5745736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754406219144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ataleno"},{"teacherId":5745736,"projectId":6813624,"letterContent":"The donated sensory materials made a tremendous impact on my Pre-K students with disabilities throughout the school year. These tools were not just helpful—they were essential in supporting each child's unique sensory needs, allowing them to engage more fully and comfortably in the learning environment.\r\n\r\nItems like textured toys, sensory bins, weighted lap pads, fidget tools, and tactile learning materials helped my students regulate their emotions, improve focus, and develop fine motor and cognitive skills. For some students, these materials provided a calming effect that helped them transition between activities or manage overwhelming moments. For others, sensory play became a key part of how they explored the world around them and expressed themselves.\r\n\r\nBecause of these donations, I was able to create a more inclusive classroom—one where all students, regardless of ability, felt supported and empowered to learn in ways that made sense for them. The materials promoted independence, reduced frustration, and allowed students to participate in classroom routines with greater ease and confidence.\r\n\r\nThese sensory resources were truly a game-changer, helping to build a learning environment where every child could thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1669911496704,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-stations/6813624/","projectTitle":"Sensory Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5745736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754406219144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ataleno"},{"teacherId":5745736,"projectId":6635064,"letterContent":"The donated color printers had a meaningful impact on my Pre-K classroom, helping to bring lessons to life in vibrant, engaging ways. With access to color printing, I was able to create visually rich learning materials that captured my students' attention and supported their early development.\r\n\r\nFrom brightly colored alphabet charts and counting games to themed activity centers and individualized learning packets, the printers allowed me to provide resources that were not only educational but also visually stimulating. For young learners, especially in Pre-K, color plays a crucial role in memory, recognition, and focus. These materials helped students better understand concepts, follow directions, and stay engaged throughout lessons.\r\n\r\nThe color printers also made it possible to celebrate students' work in a meaningful way. We printed out their artwork, writing samples, and classroom projects in full color, which boosted their confidence and gave them a sense of pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nOverall, the donated printers were an invaluable tool that enhanced instruction, supported creativity, and enriched the classroom environment every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1662564283493,"projectUrl":"project/printing-in-pre-k/6635064/","projectTitle":"Printing in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5745736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754406219144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ataleno"},{"teacherId":4188236,"projectId":8710936,"letterContent":"Your generous donations helped us with fulfilling our mission to equip our English Language Learners (ELL) for STEM by building a solid foundation in mathematics concepts. With these hands-on resources purchased through Donors Choose, our ELL students became fluent in place value concepts and operations with fractions and decimals.\r\n\r\nThese concrete learning aids allowed students to build conceptual understanding. The equivalent fraction/decimal towers, fraction/decimal/percent circles, and place value disks ensured that our students mastered and retained key math concepts necessary for real-world STEM activities. All these resources helped our English Learner students gain the tools they needed for critical foundational math topics. With the place value disks, students were able to represent decimals in different ways.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your support and donations. It is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1728785755113,"projectUrl":"project/english-learners-hands-on-fractions-d/8710936/","projectTitle":"English Learners' Hands-on Fractions, Decimals, and Place Value Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crumpler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4188236"},{"teacherId":4188236,"projectId":8539904,"letterContent":"Thanks for your generous donations for this project. The wireless color printer and ink cartridges provided us the capability to print class projects in vibrant color. Teachers were also able to print colorful anchor charts to reinforce students' conceptual understanding of key math concepts. Lastly, we used the printer to print progress reports, daily learning targets, and other essential print-rich resources to ensure each student's success. Thanks again for your continued support ensuring both students and teachers enhance their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1726679293511,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-color-printer-and-ink-cartridg/8539904/","projectTitle":"We Need a Color Printer and Ink Cartridges","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crumpler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4188236"},{"teacherId":1950987,"projectId":8936648,"letterContent":"Thank you, thankyou, thank you !!!!!!\r\nThe individual chalkboards were a blast for my kids to use, they got their hands dirty using the chalk and they had aa much of fun cleaning the boards when they were done. They really appreciated using the magnifying glasses to observe the Monarch caterpillars that we are raising on Milkweed inside and outside of the classroom\r\nChichalk Clip Connect 120 Piece Building Blocks STEM Building Toys Set helped with spatial skills, dexterity & hand-eye coordination, as well as engineering, critical thinking, mathematics & simple mechanics.\r\n\r\nA special thanks to Donors Choose for all of the terrific materials for my Liberty City classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1738809986938,"projectUrl":"project/using-stem-for-learning/8936648/","projectTitle":"Using Stem for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1950987_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530497576145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nancy-sale"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45756","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":269,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":72,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":23.5,"schoolId":45756,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lillie C Evans K-8 Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lillie C Evans K-8 Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/miami-dade-county-public-schools/lillie-c-evans-elementary-school/45756"}