{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palmetto Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7626917,"projectId":9593712,"letterContent":"We are so very grateful for your generous gift of color ink for our speech and language program! This has truly been a game changer for us and has greatly improved our efficiency and allowed us to prepare engaging visuals quickly and effectively for our students. \r\n\r\nVisual supports play an important role throughout the school day for many of our learners. We have found that color visuals capture our students' attention far more than black and white materials, leading to increased engagement and greater success of the task at hand. The impact these visuals have on our students in tremendous and have helped our students in so many ways. \r\n\r\nMany of our students are non-verbal and rely on picture symbols to communicate their basic wants and needs throughout their school day. Color images make these symbols clearer and more meaningful, helping students recognize and use them more successfully. These visuals also support students' vocabulary development by helping them more easily connect pictures with their corresponding words and concepts. Color visuals are also used in a variety of our special classes, such as PK, Modified Curriculum and Intensive Behavior Intervention classes in the form of picture schedules, incentive charts and sentence strips to help them form complete sentences. The list is endless! \r\n \r\nYour generosity has directly enhanced our ability to support students' communication, learning, and independence. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1757476381580,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-expression-color-ink-for-vis/9593712/","projectTitle":"Empowering Expression: Color Ink for Visual Supports in Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cosgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7626917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725027529059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7626917"},{"teacherId":9711302,"projectId":9600002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our speech and language department with a color printer. This gift has truly brought communication to life for our students, and the impact has been felt from Pre-K all the way through 5th grade. Many people use technology every day, but may not realize how powerful it can be in a school setting, especially for students who rely on visual supports to build their communication skills. With access to high-quality color printing, we are now able to create vibrant, engaging, and personalized communication tools that make learning more meaningful and accessible.\r\n\r\nOur students in special programs, in particular, have benefited tremendously. They now have colorful First–Then boards, communication templates for their communication devices, and interactive therapy resources that help bring abstract language concepts to life. The color elements help capture attention, support comprehension, and make each tool feel inviting and fun.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest student favorites has been our \"Feed the Monster\" activity which is a bright, playful language task that has motivated students across multiple grade levels to practice both expressive and receptive language skills. Because we can tailor materials to students' interests, they are far more excited to participate and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, our older students (grades 2–5) have greatly benefited from the color-printed anchor visuals displayed on the board. These visuals support vocabulary development and provide clear, consistent cues that help students work more independently during activities. We've seen students begin to reference these tools on their own which is an important step toward student confidence and learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has made all of this possible. The color printer has not only expanded the resources we can offer, but has also enriched the learning experience for every student we serve. We are deeply grateful for your kindness, your belief in our students, and your commitment to helping them find their voices! Thank you for bringing communication to life with color!","fullyFundedDate":1757114150096,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-communication-to-life-with-colo/9600002/","projectTitle":"Bringing Communication to Life With Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milanoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711302_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725380892440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711302"},{"teacherId":9832616,"projectId":9537086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The new resources have boosted student excitement and confidence. They love using the hands-on tools during math and science stations. Markers, snacks and collaboration are three of my students' favorite things. They are having fun while learning! \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made learning more engaging and helped my students feel supported and capable every day. We are truly grateful, and these materials will continue to inspire curiosity, teamwork, and growth throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1755727966582,"projectUrl":"project/math-magic-in-the-classroom/9537086/","projectTitle":"Math Magic in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tarpley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9832616_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732140252376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9832616"},{"teacherId":9711319,"projectId":9669673,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I can not begin to share the excitement my students have when I tell them we are going to play \"Cookie Game\" better known as I Ready. When I say I need my Computer Guides (the students whose job is to pass out laptops) the class erupts is joyous excitement. If I tell them that we will not be going on \"cookie game\" today their excitement is a bit mellowed. They are still excited to be be going on their laptops, although not as excited as when they get to go on \"cookie game\". Our district would like the students to have an around thirty to forty-five minutes per week on I Ready. My students could double or triple this time because they love \"cookie game\". They would prefer to do I Ready \"cookie game\" over any other learning program. When a student passes a lesson, they are so excited, they tell all their classmates. Some will even turn their computers around and show everyone their passing score. My students have taken pride in their I Ready scores. One thing I have noticed is when they do not pass a lesson they do not get upset. Yes, they are unhappy about not passing and getting a cookie, but they are so focused on passing they keep trying until they do pass. Using the cookie reward has shown my students that if they persevere and not give up, they will succeed and receive their reward. Since September my students have passed over 500 I Ready lessons. Our class passing rate is improving week after week. I am so thankful for the donation. I do not need to worry about running out the store for more cookies all the time and my kiddos get to enjoy a \"bonus cookie\" day every once in a while. Once again, that you for the cookies that have inspired a new name for I Ready and a whole lot of smart cookies!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1756739253157,"projectUrl":"project/i-ready-cookie-reward/9669673/","projectTitle":"I-Ready Cookie Reward","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711319"},{"teacherId":9887601,"projectId":9571105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my Rise to the Top project. As an elementary literacy coach, I see firsthand how powerful motivation can be and your donation has made a remarkable difference. Because of you, our classrooms have been able to earn monthly rewards like small prizes and ice pops for reaching 80% proficiency on their i-Ready reading lessons.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been extraordinary. Students are reaching achievement levels we've never seen before. They are excited, focused, and working together as a team to meet their goals. The rewards you provided have created an atmosphere of joy, determination, and pride in their reading growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for fueling their motivation. Your kindness is helping build stronger readers, more confident learners, and classrooms full of children who are proud of their success.","fullyFundedDate":1754940719311,"projectUrl":"project/reach-for-the-top-and-enjoy-an-ice-pop/9571105/","projectTitle":"Reach for the Top and Enjoy an Ice Pop!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9887601"},{"teacherId":8484311,"projectId":9293459,"letterContent":"Teachers and students love using these supplies to highlight while taking their notes! It offers them a different method of annotating the text. Pencils and paper can get too routine sometimes. We need to shape it up every now and then and these marvelous materials allow us to do just that! THANK YOU for your giving! We all truly appreciate the thoughts behind the scenes for helping to make our classrooms run successfully. We can't do it without people like YOU! These highlighters brightened everyone's day.","fullyFundedDate":1748536816985,"projectUrl":"project/record-and-represent/9293459/","projectTitle":"Record and Represent!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8484311"},{"teacherId":10312916,"projectId":9830905,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has grown into a vibrant, diverse space where every student can see themselves as a reader. The addition of new fiction, nonfiction, chapter books, lower-level texts, and Spanish books has opened the door for my students to explore stories that reflect their identities, cultures, interests, and reading needs. These books have helped us strengthen key reading skills such as vocabulary development, comprehension, fluency, and the ability to make deeper text-to-self and text-to-world connections.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading time is now one of the most joyful and focused parts of our day. Students curl up in our reading corner, browse the new shelves, and eagerly share book recommendations with one another. I have watched reluctant readers become more confident because they now have access to texts that match their readability level and interests. For my bilingual and Spanish-speaking students, having books in their home language has been especially meaningful—they engage more, take risks in discussions, and feel represented in our growing library.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have already fallen in love with specific books. Some of my emerging readers gravitate toward lower-level texts that help them practice fluency without feeling overwhelmed. Others have discovered new chapter book series that they excitedly check out each morning. My Spanish-speaking students beam when they find a book they can read independently in Spanish, and many of them are now helping classmates learn new words from their culture. These moments have truly transformed our reading community.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided books—it has created confidence, belonging, and a love for reading in every corner of our classroom. Thank you for helping my students grow as readers, thinkers, and joyful learners. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1760733433589,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-reading-one-book-at/9830905/","projectTitle":"Building a Love for Reading, One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shadden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10312916_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760480201221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312916"},{"teacherId":9836193,"projectId":9539221,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose,\r\n\r\nI am writing to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to my 5th grade ELA classroom at Palmetto Elementary. Your kindness has brought so much joy, inspiration, and comfort to my students, and I want to share with you just how meaningful your support has been. Each item you helped us obtain has made a powerful impact on our daily learning environment, and my students continue to benefit from your generosity in ways both big and small.\r\n\r\nOne of the most transformative additions to our classroom has been the set of Flex-Space floor seats. These comfortable, flexible seating options have created a fresh atmosphere that empowers students to make choices about how and where they learn best. Many students who were once hesitant to read for extended periods are now eager to curl up in a cozy seat and immerse themselves in a book. The floor seats have become an essential part of our routine, especially during independent reading time. Students settle into their favorite seat with a sense of ownership and calm, often describing the space as peaceful and perfect for getting lost in a story. Their increased focus and enthusiasm are noticeable every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donation of the Goosebumps series and The Baby-Sitters Club books has also sparked an incredible wave of excitement around reading. I have watched students who previously struggled to find books that truly captured their attention eagerly swap titles with classmates, debate plot twists, and ask for more time to read. The Goosebumps series has especially appealed to those who enjoy suspense and mystery. It has been heartwarming to see even my reluctant readers ask if they can take \"just one more chapter\" home to finish. Meanwhile, The Baby-Sitters Club set has created a buzz among students who love stories about friendship, responsibility, and growing up. These books have opened doors to conversations, connections, and thoughtful reflections about the characters' experiences.\r\n\r\nAll of these wonderful materials have helped build what my students now proudly call \"Kyrouac's Cozy Corner.\" This reading nook has quickly become the heart of our classroom—a place where students can relax, read, imagine, and create their own world of calmness. The combination of flexible seating and engaging book choices has made the space inviting and comforting, giving students a safe haven where their love of reading can flourish. Some students choose this space to regulate their emotions, others use it to dive into a captivating book, and all of them treat it as a special part of our shared learning community.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the seating and books, the paint sticks you provided have sparked a wave of creativity that has brightened not just our classroom walls, but also the confidence of my students. With these mess-free, vibrant paint sticks, students have created colorful posters for book projects, vocabulary displays, and personal writing pieces. These posters showcase their personalities, their understanding of our lessons, and their growing pride in their work. The joy they express when proudly hanging their finished creations on the wall is priceless.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than provide materials—it has strengthened our classroom community. You have helped create an environment where students feel supported, excited to learn, and inspired to grow. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom, in public education, and in the tremendous potential of our young learners. We appreciate you more than words can express.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nMrs. Kyrouac\r\n5th Grade ELA Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1755708565451,"projectUrl":"project/kyrouacs-cozy-corner/9539221/","projectTitle":"Kyrouac's Cozy Corner!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kyrouac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9836193"},{"teacherId":9863568,"projectId":9676711,"letterContent":"This incredible donation has reached the hearts of my entire class. It means so much that you'd take the time and care to help this wonderful group get the necessary supplies for their unique needs. It takes such a load off my shoulders, and knowing it helps the kids is so important. \r\nDonors, thank you for donating and helping my kids reach their full potentials. This gives them the leg up to achieve their goals and go after their dreams. Success is just the beginning, we understand that work is necessary and we are willing to do just that. Thank you for your help with that. \r\nSincerely,\r\nMs. Solms","fullyFundedDate":1758228962366,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-magical-with-ms-solms/9676711/","projectTitle":"Making Math Magical with Ms. Solms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9863568_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733361649016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9863568"},{"teacherId":10113050,"projectId":9539417,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to my DonorsChoose project. The materials you funded have made a significant difference in both my professional growth and the quality of support I can provide to my students.\r\n\r\nThrough the use of these resources, I've been able to enhance my counseling skills in several meaningful ways. The tools have helped me create a more welcoming and engaging environment where students feel safe to express themselves. With the hands-on activities, books, and materials you helped provide, I've been able to practice new techniques for building rapport, improving communication, and fostering emotional regulation among my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in educators and for supporting school counseling initiatives. Your generosity has had a lasting impact—not only on my professional development but on the well-being and growth of the students I serve each day.","fullyFundedDate":1754838012199,"projectUrl":"project/counseling-toolbox-essentials/9539417/","projectTitle":"Counseling Toolbox Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113050"},{"teacherId":9734858,"projectId":9543086,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to share the incredible impact your generous contributions have made in our classroom! Your support has provided my Flight Crew with essential tools that have already transformed our learning environment, making it cleaner, more organized, and much more engaging.\r\n\r\nThe supplies have been instrumental in allowing us to focus more on hands-on learning and group collaboration. For example, the new chart paper and EXPO markers have become the cornerstone of our module conversation starters. Just this week, we used them for mind mapping what Module 4 will be about based on 6 photos displayed. They recorded their thinking clearly with the color pencils and marker, which we then displayed on the wall! The cleaning products have also been a huge help in instilling responsibility. My students are now proactive in wiping down their tables, understanding that a clean workspace is crucial for focused learning. \r\n\r\nThe moment the materials arrived the students' were excited! Even the little boost of energy and pride from the candy rewards has also been a simple, yet highly effective, motivator for exceptional effort and teamwork. With our improved organization and supply stability, our next major project is ready to launch! \r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students the tools they need to take ownership of their learning and truly take flight!","fullyFundedDate":1760446574170,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-messas-flight-crew/9543086/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Messa’s Flight Crew","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Messa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9734858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731800648788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9734858"},{"teacherId":9731176,"projectId":9677661,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity. The students faces ALL lit up the moment they say the boxes delivered. Everyone was eager to help me unpack and begin using the items we received.\r\n Having the flexible seating for my students has been an absolute game changer. Students have had the opportunity to sit more freely around the classroom and in a more comfortable setting. This has thoroughly helped increase student engagement since there are more opportunities for students to work around the classroom, versus just at their table groups.\r\n The organization cart and pencil holders were put to use immediately. The cart has helped students organize their math manipulatives and student work. Not to mention the fact that we have lost way less pencils than before we had the pencil holders. This has helped students learn responsibility as well. \r\n Again, thank you all for your donations. The students and I are truly humbled.","fullyFundedDate":1757177539673,"projectUrl":"project/organization-and-flexibility-for-student/9677661/","projectTitle":"Organization and Flexibility for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731176"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96192","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":645,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.8,"schoolId":96192,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Palmetto Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Palmetto Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/palmetto-elementary-school/96192"}