{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Melbourne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5945447,"projectId":9992012,"letterContent":"As a K–6 STEAM teacher, I guide students through hands-on projects that reflect real-world problem solving and decision-making. These durable storage bins will serve as our classroom \"inventory,\" helping students organize robotics kits, building supplies, and engineering tools while learning economic literacy. Students will budget materials, track usage, and understand how waste affects costs. Through STEAM enterprises, they explore supply and demand, opportunity cost, and responsible consumption—building both innovation skills and lifelong financial responsibility.","fullyFundedDate":1768160701285,"projectUrl":"project/smart-storage-smart-economics/9992012/","projectTitle":"Smart Storage, Smart Economics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5945447_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751331362586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5945447"},{"teacherId":9519480,"projectId":10031745,"letterContent":"Thanks to the support of our donors, our elementary school is becoming a safer place to learn and grow. The new classroom safety locks will be placed first in the locations our School Resource Officer believes need them most. This allows us to address our greatest vulnerabilities now while working toward the goal of securing the entire school in the future.\r\n\r\nWhen students feel safe, learning can truly begin. These locks help ensure that teachers can focus on instruction and students can concentrate on their work without fear or distraction. Your contribution is helping create an environment where children feel protected, confident, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThis project also connects to important lessons in economics and financial responsibility. Students will learn that safety tools are essential needs, not wants, and that schools must carefully plan and budget to meet critical priorities. Through class discussions, students will gain real-world understanding of how communities make decisions that protect people and property.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is shaping both a safer campus and smarter students. Thank you for making a difference in our school and in the lives of our children.","fullyFundedDate":1769105533215,"projectUrl":"project/learning-security-economics-together/10031745/","projectTitle":"Learning Security & Economics Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519480"},{"teacherId":5953455,"projectId":9947207,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our school is taking an important step toward creating a safer learning environment for every child. The new classroom safety locks will be installed first in the areas our School Resource Officer identifies as most vulnerable, helping us respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations. We hope to expand this project in the future so every classroom in our building can be fully secured.\r\n\r\nA safe classroom is the foundation for meaningful learning. When students feel protected and supported, they are better able to focus, participate, and grow academically and emotionally. These locks provide more than physical security—they provide peace of mind for students and teachers each day.\r\n\r\nThis project also supports student learning in financial literacy and economics. Students will explore the difference between needs and wants, learn how schools must budget carefully, and understand how limited resources are prioritized for safety and well-being. Your support shows students how thoughtful financial decisions can protect people and strengthen a community.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in both safety and education. 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Most importantly, students are learning financial responsibility by working with a budget to \"purchase\" supplies and make decisions about cost and value. They are discovering how choices impact outcomes and why planning matters. The project will culminate in a school community event where families and neighbors can play the student-designed courses, giving students a chance to showcase their hard work and confidence. Your donation has turned an idea into an engaging learning experience that teaches both life skills and academic concepts through play.","fullyFundedDate":1769635349697,"projectUrl":"project/putting-our-way-to-smart-spending/10057978/","projectTitle":"Putting Our Way to Smart Spending!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5950534_orig.jpg?crop=838,838,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755182890088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5950534"},{"teacherId":5950534,"projectId":10032103,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our elementary students are actively using their new putters to bring learning to life through a hands-on mini golf project that blends physical education, STEAM, and financial literacy. Students are working in teams to design and build creative golf holes by measuring distances, testing angles, and solving real engineering challenges. Along the way, they manage a classroom budget to decide which materials they truly need versus what they want, learning the value of smart spending and thoughtful planning. This experience shows them that learning can be both active and meaningful. The excitement in the gym is contagious as students practice teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. When our community is invited to play the finished courses, students will proudly share not only their creations but also the skills they gained through this project. 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We are also learning how music connects to careers and money management by talking about saving, planning, and making smart choices when purchasing instruments. These keyboards have made music class more exciting and meaningful for all of us. Because of your generosity, we are building confidence, teamwork skills, and an understanding of how music and financial responsibility work together. Your support is helping us grow as musicians and as future leaders. 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Having a full class set allows every student to participate at the same time, supporting diverse learners and encouraging teamwork, focus, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nWith these recorders, our music classroom is an engaging and inclusive space where every child can experience the joy of making music.","fullyFundedDate":1766099250096,"projectUrl":"project/melody-makers/9964345/","projectTitle":"Melody Makers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5946260_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680575376067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5946260"},{"teacherId":5946260,"projectId":9963752,"letterContent":"Music comes alive when students can feel the beat in their hands. 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These instruments support students of all abilities and encourage teamwork, focus, and self-expression.\r\n\r\nWith maracas in their hands, our music classroom is an inclusive space where every student can engage, collaborate, and experience the joy of making music.","fullyFundedDate":1766099249174,"projectUrl":"project/feel-the-beat/9963752/","projectTitle":"Feel the Beat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5946260_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680575376067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5946260"},{"teacherId":5946260,"projectId":9964416,"letterContent":"In our elementary music classroom, students learn best when they can see, hear, and play music at the same time. Thanks to this project, students are now using classroom xylophones to explore melody, harmony, and rhythm through hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nXylophones help students visualize pitch while building essential skills such as note reading, coordination, and teamwork. 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They discuss what it feels like to go without, read stories, share reflections, and think about how empathy can inspire change. Students put kindness into action by promoting the drive, collecting and sorting donations, and restocking the closet. Through reflections, discussions, and observation, we see students growing in understanding that compassion is about what you give, not what you have. Thanks to generous donors, our students are practicing empathy while making a real difference for their peers. 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