{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orchard View Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10414570,"projectId":10047135,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous support of our classroom project through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to wiggle stools that are already making a meaningful impact in our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the stools, students have been using them during small group instruction, independent work time, reading activities, and whole-group lessons. One especially memorable moment occurred during a math lesson when a student who typically struggled to remain seated and focused was able to stay engaged throughout the entire activity while using a wiggle stool. Instead of becoming frustrated or distracted, the student was able to participate, complete the assignment, and contribute to class discussions with confidence. It was incredibly rewarding to witness the positive difference that flexible seating made in supporting the student's focus and success.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the wiggle stools, they were beyond excited. Many immediately asked when they could try them and were eager to incorporate them into their daily routines. The stools quickly became a classroom favorite because students recognized that they helped them feel calmer, more comfortable, and ready to learn. Our students felt valued knowing that people cared enough to support their educational needs in such a thoughtful way.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue integrating the wiggle stools into our daily classroom instruction and intervention groups. As we move into upcoming literacy and collaborative learning projects, the stools will help students remain actively engaged while participating in partner work, centers, and hands-on activities. We are also continuing to focus on building self-regulation and independence skills, and these resources provide students with healthy movement opportunities that support those goals. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom environment where every child has the support they need to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Your kindness is truly making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1778277216660,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-ese-students/10047135/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for ESE Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ribeiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414570"},{"teacherId":10001331,"projectId":9259940,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generosity; because of you, our classroom has been transformed into a more functional and focused learning environment. The new stools you provided have completely changed the dynamic of my small-group instruction, replacing bulky, mismatched chairs with a dedicated space where students can sit comfortably at eye level with me. We use these stools daily during our guided reading and math blocks to transition into intimate, focused sessions. The reaction from the students when they first saw the materials was absolutely priceless; there were audible gasps and cheers, and one student even asked, \"Are these really for us?\" There is something incredibly powerful about a child realizing that people they've never met care enough about their education to provide them with brand-new furniture. They treat the stools with such respect, and the area has truly become a \"collaborative zone\" where every student feels they have a seat at the table.\r\n\r\nJust yesterday, during a challenging lesson on fractions, I watched a student who usually stays quiet in the back of the room lean in and finally \"click\" with the concept because they felt centered and focused in our new seating area. Moving forward, these stalls will be the headquarters for our \"Junior Authors\" project. Students are currently drafting their own short stories, and over the next two weeks, I will be using our new setup to host one-on-one \"writer's conferences.\" Each student will bring their work to the table to receive peer feedback and personalized coaching in a space that feels professional and supportive. Your gift didn't just buy furniture; it provided the infrastructure for consistent, meaningful connection and allowed my students to see how much their learning environment truly matters. Thank you for your incredible support!","fullyFundedDate":1746832649705,"projectUrl":"project/get-comfortable-while-learning/9259940/","projectTitle":"Get Comfortable While Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10001331_orig.png?crop=744,744,x122,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746810099909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001331"},{"teacherId":9088776,"projectId":9396884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! These items have helped to organize our classroom space!\r\n\r\nThe students have so many materials and they are able to keep them organized and separate to prevent loosing notebooks, supplies, and books.\r\n\r\nThis has also kept our floors clear since our desks do not have attached caddies.\r\n\r\nThank you again! We really appreciate your generosity! Our school is Title 1 and many of these supplies are out of reach for our families. The students are so proud of their revamped space!","fullyFundedDate":1758911920415,"projectUrl":"project/revamping-our-space-for-a-successful-sch/9396884/","projectTitle":"Revamping Our Space for a Successful School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Selwocki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9088776_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688170190296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9088776"},{"teacherId":8305157,"projectId":9390947,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is filled with hands on learning experiences and has created a great sense of independence through student interactive notebook. All third graders at our school now have their very own matching reading notebook and math notebook that helps them increase their learning each and every day.\r\nThese notebooks are a critical part to our goal of enhancing instruction by incorporating interactive anchor charts that students can have access to when working independently or collaboratively too. Our students take great pride in keeping their notebooks organized and utilizing this resource every single day that is only possible thanks to your help.\r\nThanks to you, learning in our classroom is more hands-on, organized, and meaningful. Your support is making an impact every single day as students write, create, and reflect in notebooks that truly belong to them. Thank you for helping us make learning stick—literally and figuratively!","fullyFundedDate":1759340180593,"projectUrl":"project/pages-with-purpose-interactive-notebook/9390947/","projectTitle":"Pages with Purpose: Interactive Notebooks for Engaged Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8305157_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x46,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651544361916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslanes"},{"teacherId":3927651,"projectId":9622742,"letterContent":"This project has made such an impact on our entire school. Kids are even more excited to earn our school-wide behavior awards, otherwise known as, PAWS tickets. The more they earn, the better their chances are at coming to spin our famous WHEEL OF WOW, on Fridays. The addition of our new prizes have been all the rage! Seeing a child's eyes light up as they carry away an award they have earned is so gratifying.\r\nI truly believe that our students' behaviors have been positively influenced by your kindness.\r\n\r\nI sincerely thank you for your generous financial contributions towards these wonderful prizes. Your donation supported positive student incentives and helped create an encouraging and rewarding learning environment throughout our school.\r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1760553822851,"projectUrl":"project/great-choices-great-rewards/9622742/","projectTitle":"Great Choices, Great Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3927651_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649210216799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3927651"},{"teacherId":9008636,"projectId":9456015,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom. Your support means more than you know. The new stools and fan have made a tremendous difference for my students—creating a more comfortable and flexible learning environment each day.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love having the additional seating options, and the fan has been a lifesaver in keeping our room cool and focused - especially at the beginning of the school year. August was boiling! Your kindness directly impacts their daily experience and helps them learn in a space where they feel calm, supported, and excited to grow. Working at a Title one school, anything to allow our students to feel loved and supported means the world to me.\r\n\r\nThank you again for choosing to invest in our classroom. Your generosity truly makes our little community brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1758125524346,"projectUrl":"project/cool-kids-comfy-seats-help-us-beat-the/9456015/","projectTitle":"Cool Kids, Comfy Seats: Help Us Beat the Heat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maingot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9008636"},{"teacherId":6211138,"projectId":9445788,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom project \"Randall's Super 2nd Grader Supply List\". The materials have arrived, and seeing my students' faces light up as they used them for the first time has been truly joyful and memorable experience.\r\n The new Expo markers, erasers, pencils, and colored paper have completely revitalized our creative projects and daily lessons. The vibrant colors have added a new dimension to our bulletins boards. This has made our classroom a more engaging place.\r\n Perhaps most exciting of all were the brand new Magna-Tiles. My students were thrilled to explore and build with them. I have already seen some amazing creations from the students. These are not just toys: they are essential tools for developing critical thinking , problem-solving, and teamwork skills.\r\n The slime and playdough went into my treasure box as incentives for students to succeed on their I-ready lessons. The wipes are used daily to keep our classroom clean and germ free.","fullyFundedDate":1759165211459,"projectUrl":"project/randalls-super-2nd-grader-supply-list/9445788/","projectTitle":"Randall's Super 2nd Grader Supply List","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6211138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657403878655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6211138"},{"teacherId":9996924,"projectId":9251545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support to our classroom! Because of your contributions, we were able to bring in new resources that have made a noticeable difference in our learning environment. \r\nThe students were so excited to explore the new materials. Their faces lit up with curiosity and joy as they engages with the lessons in new and creative ways. These resources have already help deepen their understanding and sparked conversations that went far beyond what we could do before. The hands on experiences have not only boosted engagement but also made learning more meaningful.\r\nOur next step as a class is to continue building on this momentum with our upcoming project which will focus on supplies and materials we use everyday. \r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity. You've made a real impact in our classroom, and we can't wait to share more of our journey with you!\r\nWith gratitude, \r\nMrs.Moss and Mrs.Moss's first grade class!","fullyFundedDate":1746785484540,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-new-teacher/9251545/","projectTitle":"First Grade New Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9996924_orig.jpg?crop=1821,1821,x136,y733&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744300160667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9996924"},{"teacherId":8230700,"projectId":9148093,"letterContent":"Dismissals are often one of the most stressful parts of any school day, especially at the beginning of a program when students, staff, and families are still adjusting to new routines. But with the donated tags, we were able to hit the ground running. Every student was clearly identified, their dismissal plan was easy to verify, and staff could quickly match students with the correct location or caregiver.\r\n\r\nThe result? From day one, dismissals were smooth, efficient, and most importantly, safe. Not a single child was ever lost, delayed, or sent to the wrong place. Teachers shared that this level of organization made our site stand out as the most smoothly run summer program they had ever worked in. For many staff, this was a first: a dismissal system that not only worked but gave them confidence and peace of mind.","fullyFundedDate":1742823943166,"projectUrl":"project/safety-essential-id-supplies/9148093/","projectTitle":"Safety – Essential Id Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leyendecker-Estupinan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8230700_orig.png?crop=591,591,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648825520748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8230700"},{"teacherId":8415151,"projectId":9475530,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students were in need of all the materials that they received. We do a lot of writing, and having the right supplies is essential. We are now writing more, practicing more and sharing more, since receiving your donations. \r\n\r\nWe have a beautiful new rug as well, because of your donations. This gives us a space to relax and read books in our library area. The rug is full of smiley faces, and when the students sit on it, it puts a great big smile on their faces.","fullyFundedDate":1753475581659,"projectUrl":"project/write-the-right-way/9475530/","projectTitle":"Write the Right Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oginski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8415151_orig.jpg?crop=473,473,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752782700502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415151"},{"teacherId":8305157,"projectId":9399460,"letterContent":"I cannot express how grateful my team and I are for your donations to this project. The supplies you provided to our students are instrumental in their daily success and learning. Before school even began, we were able to prepare all students binders and notebooks so that students were ready to go from Day 1.\r\nThe supplies purchased through this project are used every single day in our 3rd grade classrooms. Our 3rd graders each have their own interactive notebooks and organized binder all thanks to YOU!\r\nThank you again for your generous contributions and for helping make our students successful 3rd graders.","fullyFundedDate":1752172867379,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-learning-with-interactive-b/9399460/","projectTitle":"Transforming Learning with Interactive Binders and Notebooks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8305157_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x46,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651544361916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslanes"},{"teacherId":10004959,"projectId":9274332,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become an even more inviting and creative space! The new rug has completely transformed our reading time. Students now gather together comfortably for read-alouds, partner reading, and quiet independent reading. It's become our favorite spot in the room! We've also used the construction paper and crayons for our \"All About Me\" posters, where students got to express themselves through art. The cleaning supplies have helped us keep everything tidy and organized, which has been a big help in maintaining a calm and healthy classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to receive new materials! When they saw the new rug, they immediately asked if we could have story time on it that day. The crayons and colorful paper sparked instant smiles and students couldn't wait to get started on their first craft project. We're also planning a gratitude-themed craft project in November, where each student will create a piece to add to our classroom gratitude tree. Your support has made it possible for us to blend creativity, literacy, and classroom community in such meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a space where students feel safe, inspired, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1746824728632,"projectUrl":"project/ms-whartons-first-year-teaching/9274332/","projectTitle":"Ms. Whartons First Year Teaching","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wharton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004959_orig.jpg?crop=2884,2884,x614,y456&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745498527365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004959"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62618","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":679,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":58,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":48.9,"schoolId":62618,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Orchard View Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Orchard View Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/palm-beach-county-public-schools/orchard-view-elementary-school/62618"}