{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palmetto Bays Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4363704,"projectId":9687208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards the colorful ink for our printer. Your support allows me to enhance our materials and create vibrant, engaging resources for students. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to enriching our learning environment.\r\nYour help in creating an organized environment using color has lead to even more creativity. Your donations made a significant difference in how everything looks and feels. I truly appreciate your support!\r\nIn knowing we had enough ink in the cartridges, I made something extra special for the kids. Inspired by our school wide theme \"Together We're Unlimited\" from Wicked, students enjoy the \"Touch and Count by 2's\" colorful activity posted outside my room. Thanks for helping us go the extra mile.","fullyFundedDate":1758214009597,"projectUrl":"project/in-a-blink-we-need-more-ink/9687208/","projectTitle":"In a Blink, We Need More Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lorusso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4363704_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692647382537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4363704"},{"teacherId":8841927,"projectId":9629525,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in providing our classroom with a Brother sublimation printer, sublimation ink, sublimation paper, a self-healing cutting mat, erasable highlighters, and gel pens. These tools have already made a tremendous difference in how my students engage with their learning.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors use technology at home but may not fully realize how essential and transformative it is in our school setting. The sublimation printer and related materials open up a whole new world of creativity and hands-on learning for students. They are not just printing—they are designing personalized projects that integrate art, technology, and critical thinking. This kind of experiential learning helps students develop skills that are vital for the future, such as problem-solving, precision, and digital creativity.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about this new technology is the ability to see their original designs come to life on various materials. The process from concept to finished product is magical for them, igniting enthusiasm and pride in their work. The erasable highlighters and gel pens also add to their excitement by allowing them to experiment and revise their ideas without fear of mistakes, supporting a growth mindset in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI've noticed particular excitement among students who typically feel less confident in more traditional academic tasks. These tools give them an opportunity to shine through creative expression and technical skills, boosting their confidence and engagement. It's inspiring to see their faces light up when they realize their design can be printed and transformed into a tangible item they can share.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity fuels not only the materials we use but also the passion and curiosity of our students. You are truly making a lasting impact on their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755870640322,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-our-creativity-to-life-through/9629525/","projectTitle":"Bringing Our Creativity to Life Through Design!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Work","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8841927_orig.jpg?crop=1086,1086,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669667638583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8841927"},{"teacherId":3312404,"projectId":9434730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom rug. My students are going to be so excited to be able to all sit on the rug for story time!! With our new classroom rug, we can all sit together while listening to a story on a nice comfortable colorful rug! They were so excited walking by the classroom, seeing the new rug on the floor! I am going to be using it first thing this morning and I can't wait to see the excitement on their faces! Thank you again so much it really means the world to us that you would donate to our classroom project!!","fullyFundedDate":1758636814839,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-rug/9434730/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stokes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3312404_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650543293023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3312404"},{"teacherId":8422690,"projectId":9373589,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in helping fund this project. As the STEM teacher in my Title 1 elementary school, I am fortunate to teach every student in my building. And although I am provided a budget for supplies, it never seems to cover everything I want or need for 580 deserving children. All grade levels will benefit from these supplies. Two examples are that my 1st graders will use the Play-doh, feathers and pipe cleaners to create \"new\" insects. And my 2nd graders will learn about the properties of matter when they have a hot chocolate bar day (styrofoam cups and spoons).\r\n I am always trying to engage students and enhance their learning with hand-on experiences. Sometimes it is necessary for me to go beyond my provided curriculum to reach children with different learning styles. If it is an idea I believe my students will benefit from, I will spend my own money, but that is not always possible. The title of this project is very true, little things will make a big impact. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1758214010087,"projectUrl":"project/little-things-big-impact/9373589/","projectTitle":"Little Things - Big Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8422690_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x162,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669840600621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-white-stem"},{"teacherId":8422690,"projectId":9634487,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in funding this project. As the STEM teacher in my Title 1 elementary school, I have the privilege of teaching every student in my building. This year my district asked the STEM teachers to including teaching keyboarding skills to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. We are fortunate to have iPad devices for all students to use, but no keyboards. When you type on a digital device a keypad pops up blocking half of the screen. Therefore, wireless keyboards were a necessity for me to successfully teach the skill.\r\n I could not believe the reaction from the students when I showed them the new tools. They were so excited! They cannot wait to use them and really learn to type. These wireless keyboards are a wonderful addition to my STEM lab and will certainly be put to great use.","fullyFundedDate":1755972865590,"projectUrl":"project/digital-learners-excel-with-the-right-to/9634487/","projectTitle":"Digital Learners Excel with the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8422690_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x162,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669840600621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-white-stem"},{"teacherId":8422690,"projectId":9131718,"letterContent":"As the STEM teacher in my Title 1 elementary school I never felt the need for a 3D printer. However, over the last year or so, my students have become more interested in asking questions about 3D printing. It is fun to make small toys and fidgets, but I am teaching my students that these printers can make tools to make other products. Or that 3D printers can build items necessary in the medical field.\r\n Right now it is very exciting to watch the printer in action. My students think it is cool to see the filament being heated through a tube and how it builds items in layers. \r\n I have one particular 2nd grader who loves that there is now a 3D printer in my STEM lab. He has shared what he knows and recently at our Open House, he brought his dad into my room to show it off, and yes I had it printing! My 5th graders are excited to learn more about the process of 3D printing as part of our robotics unit. This printer will definitely be used to help enhance the learning experiences of my students, so I thank you for giving them new opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1747033669475,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-for-superstar-students/9131718/","projectTitle":"3D Printing for Superstar Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8422690_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x162,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669840600621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-white-stem"},{"teacherId":9437134,"projectId":9132022,"letterContent":"Your donation to our classroom helped fuel a love for learning in each student. Because of you we were able to learn and grow together in new ways!\r\nYour donation provided fun new seating for our small group table, which helped to make that time of day even more special. It also brought in new fun lights that added to our home and made our dance parties so much more fun. Your donation brought in new books that met students on their level and allowed them to make connections while reading. \r\nTeaching in a title I school is a blessing and having people like you love and support our classrooms makes everything even better.","fullyFundedDate":1740882677903,"projectUrl":"project/making-a-magical-classroom/9132022/","projectTitle":"Making A Magical Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vargo Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9437134_orig.jpg?crop=1106,1107,x0,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740595774751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9437134"},{"teacherId":3312404,"projectId":8262561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation for our project for watercolor pencils. Students were super excited to use this new to us material that otherwise I would not have been able to purchase. Students had a lot of fun exploring and experimenting with what this new medium could do. The new ideas and projects that came out of these kids were surprising! It was a good moment to see their excited little faces as they explored and played with the new material! I had a lot of students asking where they could purchase some to use at home. You know they really love it when they ask things like that! Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1715126494605,"projectUrl":"project/watercolor-pencils-for-creative-learning/8262561/","projectTitle":"Watercolor Pencils for Creative Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stokes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3312404_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650543293023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3312404"},{"teacherId":3312404,"projectId":9131741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation for our sewing materials. Paper, markers, paint, colored pencils, model, magic, and glue! We had so many cool projects we could make from all these materials. The students had a blast at the end of our school year coming up with new and creative ideas for the new addition to our classroom students also enjoyed sewing, which is something that we have never been able to do before! It is definitely something that I'm gonna have to look into for next school year because they enjoyed it so much! It's amazing seeing their little faces realize what they can do with their imagination!","fullyFundedDate":1740864665931,"projectUrl":"project/basic-art-materials/9131741/","projectTitle":"Basic Art Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stokes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3312404_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650543293023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3312404"},{"teacherId":307757,"projectId":9237388,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant and inspiring learning space where every student feels welcomed, engaged, and empowered. The Flagship Carpets Circles Abstract Educational Area Rug will become our favorite gathering spot for group discussions and collaborative activities. Students will be able to to sit together and share ideas and ask thoughtful questions. \r\n\r\nWhen the EOOUT Pencil Pouches arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. They immediately took pride in organizing their supplies, which has helped them build responsibility and independence. The CINPIUK Yellow Rolling Office Paper Organizer has made accessing materials quick and easy, allowing lessons to flow smoothly and giving students more time to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThe ECR4Kids Daisy Stackable Stool Set has added flexibility to our seating arrangements, encouraging movement and active participation. I noticed shy students feeling more comfortable joining discussions when they could choose where to sit. The cozy Roundhill Furniture Accent Chair has become a special retreat for quiet reading time, nurturing a love for literature and giving students a peaceful spot to reflect.\r\n\r\nBetter Office Products Portfolio Folders have been instrumental in helping students keep their work organized, which boosts their confidence and prepares them for future academic success. During our recent brainstorming sessions, the Juome Transparent Sticky Notes sparked creativity and collaboration as students shared and built upon each other's ideas visually.\r\n\r\nArt projects have taken on a new level of excitement with Mod Podge Decoupage Glue, allowing students to express themselves freely and create beautiful, lasting pieces. The Mod Podge Spray Acrylic Sealer has preserved their work, giving them a sense of pride in showcasing their creativity around the classroom.\r\n\r\nTo add some extra joy, the REIFUT Reusable Popsicle Holders and Fla-Vor-Ice Freezer Pops have made learning fun and rewarding, celebrating hard work and motivation during lessons.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to use these resources to deepen student engagement and support a variety of learning styles. Our next project will involve a collaborative storytelling unit where students will use their portfolios to organize drafts, sticky notes to map ideas, and the cozy reading chair to share their stories aloud. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom community, helping each student grow academically, socially, and creatively. Thank you for investing in their journey!","fullyFundedDate":1745780150706,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-engaging-learning-environmen/9237388/","projectTitle":"Creating an Engaging Learning Environment for My 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kizer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp307757_orig.jpg?crop=154,154,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725999947465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/307757"},{"teacherId":3165765,"projectId":9131714,"letterContent":"Our students were instantly excited when they saw the new sensory and movement tools in the library—many rushed to try the mini exercise bikes, while others eagerly explored the textured tiles and dramatic play props. One memorable moment was during a reading session: a student who usually struggles with focus quietly pedaled while listening to an audiobook, fully engaged from start to finish.\r\n\r\nNext school year, we plan to build on this momentum by integrating the tools into a cross-curricular storytelling unit. Students will use the dramatic play stations to develop and act out original stories, then turn them into written narratives and illustrated books. This will promote creativity, literacy, and collaboration across grade levels.","fullyFundedDate":1740873688057,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-literacy-through-movement-sen/9131714/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Literacy Through Movement, Sensory/ Dramatic Play in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torrens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3165765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453379905496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3165765"},{"teacherId":8841927,"projectId":9131098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project! The materials you have funded have truly made a significant difference for my students in both reading and math intervention.\r\n\r\nThe materials we received have really aided our students' learning. They have really enjoyed having different materials to use in a variety of ways. It has made learning more engaging and fun. My students were so excited seeing the small group table for the first time. They said it was really cool being able to see the board from anywhere they sat. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your support. 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