{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Melrose Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9997274,"projectId":9447318,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our second grade classroom! The student's love the magnetic bookshelves because they are able to see what we are reading in class! We also can display our weekly emotion book on the shelves so they are reminded of the focus of the week. \r\n\r\nThe students also love to take ownership and clean using the donated supplies to help our space stay safe and healthy! This is promoting responsibility and life skills in and out of the classroom!\r\n\r\nWe don't know what we would do without or donations!! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1751903110407,"projectUrl":"project/clean-spaces-kind-hearts-help-us-build/9447318/","projectTitle":"Clean Spaces, Kind Hearts: Help Us Build A Nurturing Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997274_orig.jpg?crop=1597,1597,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744311132428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9997274"},{"teacherId":9255154,"projectId":9052788,"letterContent":"The new resources have already made a big impact in our classroom! We've integrated them into our literacy and imagine it, make it centers. For example, the multi-and cultural baby dolls and family sets have been used during small group rotations and centers to reinforce inclusivity. \r\n\r\nTheir excitement when opening packages was unforgettable! The moment the boxes were opened, the classroom buzzed with curiosity and joy. Many students asked, \"Is this really for us?\" Seeing the smiles and hearing the laughter as they explored the new materials was heartwarming. \r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom community — your generosity is truly making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1742234056850,"projectUrl":"project/cultural-diversity-in-the-classroom/9052788/","projectTitle":"Cultural Diversity in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9255154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715771297536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9255154"},{"teacherId":3930952,"projectId":8784512,"letterContent":"Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity. Thanks to your support, our learning experience has been taken to a whole new level!\r\nThe Reader's Theatre books have brought our classroom to life, allowing us to step into the shoes of our favorite characters and perform with confidence. We are no longer just reading stories—we are living them! These interactive activities have helped us improve our fluency, comprehension, and public speaking skills while making learning fun and exciting.\r\n\r\nWith the durable headphones, we can now fully immerse ourselves in our online math and reading lessons without distractions. Being able to hear instructions clearly has helped us better understand concepts, improve our focus, and build stronger skills in both subjects. These headphones have truly made a difference in our ability to learn at our own pace.\r\n\r\nAnd we can't forget the Scotch Thermal Laminator, a Teacher's Best Friend which has helped us preserve our creative artwork and writing projects! Knowing that our hard work will be protected and displayed for others to enjoy has given us a sense of pride and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided us with these amazing resources but has also inspired us to learn, create, and grow with confidence. Thank you for believing in us and for making our classroom a place where learning comes to life not only by sight but also out loud!","fullyFundedDate":1734623227675,"projectUrl":"project/audio-visual-learning-boost-eyes-and-ear/8784512/","projectTitle":"Audio-Visual Learning Boost Eyes and Ears Leap for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Tartt-Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3930952_orig.png?crop=326,326,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726433638768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3930952"},{"teacherId":9745063,"projectId":8934307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom, it is greatly appreciated. My scholars and I use the resources that you provided almost daily! The scholars were so surprised to see the new clipboard station in the room and were excited to begin using the clipboards together. \r\n\r\nWhether we are traveling around the room to different stations or working together on the carpet on our work, the clipboards have come in handy! The dry-erase markers are used daily on our dry-erase boards, especially during phonics. The same goes for the erasers as each scholar now has an eraser of their own in their pencil pouch and we refer to them as the \"good erasers,\" because they erase so cleanly. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us operate more smoothly in our classroom daily, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1734621881940,"projectUrl":"project/weve-got-the-traveling-bug/8934307/","projectTitle":"We've Got The Traveling Bug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hug","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9745063_orig.png?crop=271,271,x71,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726928042722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745063"},{"teacherId":9255154,"projectId":8898992,"letterContent":"The resources from this fund have helped us tremendously. We are abke to keep our room clean, our students clean and provide snacks daily for our young scholars. \r\n\r\nThey come in daily, and they know they are going to have a snack and a clean space to learn. They can go into the restroom and brush their teeth if they need to but beyond helping our scholars, we have been able to send snacks for siblings attending our school as well. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to foster love, safety and learning in our classroom environment with the items from our project. Thank you so much for all of your help.","fullyFundedDate":1734703723267,"projectUrl":"project/teach-clean-and-snack-after-the-hurrica/8898992/","projectTitle":"Teach, Clean and Snack After the Hurricanes.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9255154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715771297536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9255154"},{"teacherId":9255154,"projectId":8578876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the items provided on the list we asked for. Our students love to see their work hanging in and around the room and they appreciate when they can come in from PE and a stack is waiting for them on the table. We used item from this project to create take home are before the Christmas break began for parents as well as creating personalized name places and seat pockets for each student. \r\n\r\nComing in and realizing just how many snacks were provided was also a big deal for them. As they came in and we put them away students would ask for them and of course we couldn't say no. \r\n\r\nRight now, we are learning about how to be health and create a 'Healthy me\" so we will continue to use items that came in to make sure they are eating healthy and learning at the same time. Thank you again so much for you continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1729709617979,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-in-the-pre-k-classroom/8578876/","projectTitle":"Essentials in the Pre-k Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9255154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715771297536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9255154"},{"teacherId":3930952,"projectId":8785769,"letterContent":"The Frequent Flying Fluent Readers project has definitely taken flight! It has transformed the \"Read-to-Self\" and \"Partner Reading\" process that is incorporated into our daily literacy block. The area in the classroom in which the project resides was designed to simulate taking flight on a plane with the idea that they are seated in First Class. The excitement of the scholars created a domino effect of them not only having a thirst for knowledge but the ability to embrace impermanence of the nature of technology.\r\n\r\nThis Literacy Center was previously comprised of a compact disc player with paperback books to being replaced with Kindle Readers and Amazon Fire tablets. This allows our scholars to navigate OS (operating systems) to choose downloaded books (teacher selected) that are aligned with the reading curriculum. This has strengthened the level of engagement in self reads and partner reads. Moreover, it has heightened scholar confidence and desire to apply new skills with vigor.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the Frequent Flying Fluent Readers project has opened the door to a world of books. Our scholars are no longer limited to the physical books in the classroom. The audio and visual capabilities of the electronic devices make the FFFR center a popular choice during reading rotations. We anticipate significant literacy gains due to the initial response. Your support without a doubt has been a game changer!","fullyFundedDate":1726990838430,"projectUrl":"project/frequent-flying-fluent-readers/8785769/","projectTitle":"Frequent Flying Fluent Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Tartt-Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3930952_orig.png?crop=326,326,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726433638768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3930952"},{"teacherId":9745063,"projectId":8775148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom, we are forever grateful. Thanks to your kindness, the centers that we now have provide our students with the tools and resources they need to develop essential phonics, reading, and writing skills. \r\n\r\nThe materials provided are already making a noticeable impact on the children's enthusiasm for learning during our reading group rotations. They are thoroughly enjoying engaging with the literacy centers that I have been able to make, and the storage boxes have made it extremely easy to keep track of the items and neatly tuck them away for use again and again. \r\n\r\nYour support is an investment in our classroom and in the future of these young learners. I am deeply grateful for your kindness, and we will continue to make the most of the resources you've helped provide. Thank you again for believing in the power of education and for helping to foster a love of literacy in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1726990064844,"projectUrl":"project/fun-tastic-fundamental-literacy-centers/8775148/","projectTitle":"Fun-tastic, Fundamental Literacy Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hug","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9745063_orig.png?crop=271,271,x71,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726928042722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745063"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46902","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":356,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":85,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"schoolId":46902,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Melrose Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Melrose Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/pinellas-county-schools/melrose-elementary-school/46902"}