{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Redondo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9129117,"projectId":9685893,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating laptops to our class! My students are so excited to use them for writing, reading practice, and exploring the world through technology. Your support gives them opportunities they wouldn't have otherwise, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThe addition of these laptops has created a tremendous impact on our classroom. Students now have greater access to the digital tools they need for reading, writing, research, and skill-building activities. These devices allow more students to work independently, strengthen their literacy and technology skills, and complete assignments that were previously limited by lack of access.\r\n\r\nThe laptops also make it possible for me to differentiate instruction more effectively; students can rotate through personalized learning programs, receive immediate feedback, and practice at their own pace. For many children, this is the first time they've been able to engage consistently with high-quality digital learning resources.\r\n\r\nBecause of this donation, our classroom is more equitable, more engaging, and far better equipped to prepare students for success in a technology-rich world. Your generosity has truly expanded what we are able to achieve each day.","fullyFundedDate":1757809319063,"projectUrl":"project/steam-powered-learning-laptops-for-futu/9685893/","projectTitle":"STEAM-Powered Learning: Laptops for Future Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crump","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9129117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756065915057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9129117"},{"teacherId":9732871,"projectId":9747818,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to reliable technology that is transforming their learning every single day. While many of us use computers at home, having one in the classroom is very different—this laptop has become a key instructional tool. Students are using it to access i-Ready personalized lessons, STEAM activities, math fluency games, and interactive reading programs that adjust to their level and pace. The technology allows them to receive immediate feedback, hear text read aloud, and explore lessons visually, which keeps them engaged and motivated.\r\n\r\nStudent Excitement & Impact\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is how hands-on their learning has become. They love taking turns using the laptop for our math centers, coding challenges, and digital storytelling. The moment the computer turns on, you can see their faces light up—there is a sense of independence and ownership that they didn't have before.\r\n\r\nWho Has Shined the Most?\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from this new tool.\r\n\t•\tSophia, who often needs visual support, is now completing her reading lessons with confidence because she can replay instructions and track sounds with interactive visuals.\r\n\t•\tGaspar, who loves technology, now leads the class in showing others how to log in, navigate assignments, and use STEAM apps responsibly—his leadership and pride have truly blossomed.\r\n\t•\tArantza, who struggled staying focused, now stays on task longer because the programs are interactive and rewarding.\r\n\r\nThis laptop didn't just enhance our instruction—it changed the way my students feel about learning. They see themselves as capable, curious, and creative digital learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and helping us build a brighter, more innovative learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMrs. Arnold & Class 🧡","fullyFundedDate":1760636714684,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-one-page-at-a-time/9747818/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning One Page at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9732871_orig.jpg?crop=96,96,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725589673367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732871"},{"teacherId":9732871,"projectId":9747746,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contribution, our new classroom laptop has already made a powerful impact on student learning. We are using it during math stations, STEAM lessons, and small-group instruction. One of our favorite moments was when my students used the laptop to design digital shapes and test how they roll or stack during a STEAM activity—something we couldn't do before.\r\n\r\nWhen the laptop first arrived, the students' excitement filled the room. Their eyes widened, and several of them whispered \"Wow!\" as if they had just seen magic. They immediately asked when they could start using it, and today it has become a tool they rely on with confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nThis laptop has opened new opportunities for exploration, critical thinking, and hands-on digital learning. We are so grateful for your kindness, support, and belief in our students' potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference. 💛✨","fullyFundedDate":1758818460453,"projectUrl":"project/a-touch-of-steam-one-laptop-many-possi/9747746/","projectTitle":"A Touch of STEAM: One Laptop, Many Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9732871_orig.jpg?crop=96,96,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725589673367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732871"},{"teacherId":9129117,"projectId":9465480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The notebooks and writing tools you provided have already made a meaningful difference in my first-graders' learning, especially during phonics instruction. When the materials arrived, my students were thrilled. Many of them immediately opened their notebooks, tracing the lines with their fingers. For several of my ESOL students, having their own notebook felt extra special, something they could use to take ownership of their learning. We are now using these resources every day during our phonics block. Students practice letter formation, build and break apart words, and complete dictation routines using the new pencils and notebooks. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who usually struggles with engagement eagerly write CVC words during our \"Tap, Map, and Write\" routine. He proudly held up his notebook and said, \"Look! I wrote all of them by myself!\"\r\n\r\nThe new tools have helped students stay organized and focused, and the consistency of having their own dedicated phonics notebook is strengthening their mastery of foundational reading skills. These materials support word-building, phoneme-grapheme mapping, and daily review activities that are essential to early literacy.\r\nOur next steps include using the notebooks for blends, digraphs, and long-vowel patterns, as well as dictation exercises tied to our reading curriculum. Thanks to you, my students will continue building strong reading foundations with the materials they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my young learners and supporting their growth. Your generosity is helping my Techies become confident, capable readers.","fullyFundedDate":1757078347906,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-empowering-young-writers/9465480/","projectTitle":"Back to school: Empowering Young Writers With the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crump","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9129117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756065915057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9129117"},{"teacherId":5572025,"projectId":9453446,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of primary writing tools to our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution has a direct and meaningful impact on my students' learning experience. Thanks to your support, my students have improved their writing skills. The primary writing journals gives my students a place to draw and then write about their drawings. The whiteboards with the primary writing lines help practice penmanship. The journals and whiteboards are used daily in whole group as well as in small guided instructional groups which improve my students' writing skills.\r\n\r\nDonors like you are vital in helping us create an inspiring and inclusive learning environment where every student has the resources they need to succeed. Your generosity helps us to provide opportunities that might not be possible through standard funding alone.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support to education. You have truly made a difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1756473352737,"projectUrl":"project/primary-writing-tools-for-success/9453446/","projectTitle":"Primary Writing Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duenes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5572025_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689810799178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-duenes"},{"teacherId":5800188,"projectId":9517912,"letterContent":"Your support has made a genuine and lasting impact on my classroom, and I'm thrilled to share what this project has done for our students. The new texts you helped provide have revitalized our curriculum and, most importantly, re-energized our students' love for reading. \r\n\r\nHaving books right in the classroom makes reading a constant, accessible option. Research suggests students with easy access to a class library read significantly more than those without it. Books provide a common, shared text that sparks lively conversations and debates among students, helping them develop communication, listening, and critical thinking skills in a group setting.\r\n\r\nYour donations didn't just provide books; they provided mirrors for students to see themselves and windows for them to see the world. Thanks Miami Loves Teachers for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1757078344543,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-library/9517912/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5800188_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762002302069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariela-v"},{"teacherId":9732871,"projectId":9426989,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contribution, our new classroom laptop has already made a powerful impact on student learning. We are using it during math stations, STEAM lessons, and small-group instruction. One of our favorite moments was when my students used the laptop to design digital shapes and test how they roll or stack during a STEAM activity—something we couldn't do before.\r\n\r\nWhen the laptop first arrived, the students' excitement filled the room. Their eyes widened, and several of them whispered \"Wow!\" as if they had just seen magic. They immediately asked when they could start using it, and today it has become a tool they rely on with confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nThis laptop has opened new opportunities for exploration, critical thinking, and hands-on digital learning. We are so grateful for your kindness, support, and belief in our students' potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference. 💛✨","fullyFundedDate":1755710634085,"projectUrl":"project/little-supplies-big-impact/9426989/","projectTitle":"Little Supplies, Big Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9732871_orig.jpg?crop=96,96,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725589673367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732871"},{"teacherId":9732871,"projectId":9672339,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with a touchscreen laptop! Because of your kindness, my students will now be able to explore STEAM in exciting new ways that bring learning to life. For many of my students, especially those learning English, this technology will make lessons more interactive, hands-on, and accessible.\r\nYour gift will spark creativity, collaboration, and innovation in our classroom. You have given my students not just a tool, but an opportunity to dream bigger and see themselves as future scientists, engineers, artists, and problem-solvers. We are deeply grateful for your belief in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1757623957316,"projectUrl":"project/opening-doors-with-technology/9672339/","projectTitle":"Opening Doors with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9732871_orig.jpg?crop=96,96,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725589673367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732871"},{"teacherId":9129117,"projectId":9333499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The headphones you provided have made a tremendous difference in my classroom, especially for my ESOL students. With these new tools, my students can focus better during independent reading, phonics activities, and language development programs like I-Ready, imagine learning, and IXL for math. The noise canceling feature helps minimize distractions, allowing them to build confidence as they strengthen their listening and speaking skills in English.\r\n\r\nOne student recently told me, \"I can finally hear the words clearly and understand the stories!\" It's moments like these that remind me just how impactful your support is. Your kindness has given my students the chance to access their learning in a more meaningful way, and I am so grateful. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where every student can grow and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746819667125,"projectUrl":"project/clear-sound-stronger-english/9333499/","projectTitle":"Clear sound, Stronger English","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crump","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9129117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756065915057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9129117"},{"teacherId":8560879,"projectId":9106431,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources in ways that motivate learning! As we start each class, I ask, \"Who needs a pencil?\" Students need the right tools to be ready to learn. I take the time to sharpen pencils and put eraser caps on those pencils that need it. Once class is in progress and students are completing their math assignments, I go around to check their work. The students are so excited to smell and guess the scent of the colorful marker (blueberry is their favorite) I have selected for the day. Whether they answer correctly or need to \"go back\" they have a pleasant scent and usually a smile on their face to continue with their work. For designated assignments, those that are graded, students earn a smelly sticker (cherry, licorice, bubble gum to name just a few!) The students happily scratch the sticker that is placed on their hand to recognize their accomplishment. \r\n\r\nAs we pass half of the school year, I have been brainstorming more ways to motivate the students as they work hard to reach their full potential. Ideas such as incorporating fun, colorful certificates to celebrate reaching a short-term goal or perhaps an applause/cheers button that the students can press when they have worked through a challenging problem!","fullyFundedDate":1741099891933,"projectUrl":"project/halftime-send-in-the-replacements/9106431/","projectTitle":"Halftime: Send in the Replacements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8560879"},{"teacherId":9129117,"projectId":9029189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation toward a new guinea pig cage and essential supplies for our classroom pet, Benito. Your support has created a more comfortable, safe, and enriching environment for him, which in turn has positively influenced my students. Having a well cared for pet in the classroom has helped foster responsibility, empathy, and emotional regulation among my ESOL students, many of whom benefit from non-verbal, hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe upgraded cage and supplies, such as bedding, hay, and food allows Benito to thrive, and my students now take greater pride in helping with his care. They eagerly take turns feeding him, cleaning his habitat, and observing his behavior, which has led to meaningful discussions about animal care, science topics, and kindness. Benito has become a calming presence in our room, offering comfort and joy, especially during moments of frustration or anxiety. Your donation has made a lasting impact on both our pet's well-being and my students' social-emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1736963333097,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-home-for-our-classroom-p/9029189/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Home for Our Classroom Pet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crump","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9129117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756065915057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9129117"},{"teacherId":5800188,"projectId":9059690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my project \"Creating Together\". Your generosity had sparkled creativity in my students. The resources and supplies have helped made beautiful projects. One of the recent projects was the cake. The students were fascinated with the creamy crayons. \r\nSometimes it's hard for students to create on their own because they lack supplies but my students are so fortunate to have donors like you who support education.\r\nI will be utilizing the charts and the rest of the resources at the beginning of the next school year.\r\nThanking you again for supporting teachers and their students.","fullyFundedDate":1738936579022,"projectUrl":"project/creating-together/9059690/","projectTitle":"Creating Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5800188_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762002302069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariela-v"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45892","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":569,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":93,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":39.0,"schoolId":45892,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Redondo Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Redondo Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/miami-dade-county-public-schools/redondo-elementary-school/45892"}