{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Hialeah Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7682667,"projectId":9459366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The seed packets and planters you provided have made our plant unit in science hands-on, exciting, and meaningful for our students. They loved getting to plant, observe, and care for their own seedlings. This has been an experience that simply wouldn't have been possible without your kindness.\r\n\r\nWe're also incredibly grateful for the adorable borders and Mickey decorations that have brightened up our classroom. Your contributions helped create a cheerful, welcoming environment that our students are proud to walk into every day.\r\n\r\nAnd the squishy toys were what a hit! They've been wonderful incentives and have truly encouraged positive behavior and motivated our students in such a fun way.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a real difference in our classroom. Your generosity has brought joy, curiosity, and inspiration to our students, and we appreciate you more than we can say.","fullyFundedDate":1757078347241,"projectUrl":"project/growing-into-success/9459366/","projectTitle":"Growing Into Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7682667_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607699911438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrossclasswishes"},{"teacherId":2098693,"projectId":9489671,"letterContent":"My Superheroes enjoy learning. The students were so excited when we received the boxes of healthy snacks. The healthy snacks that you provided has been fuel for students that are sometimes hungry. The snacks were also used to reward students for meeting weekly academic goals.\r\n\r\nThe availability of healthy snacks has also been impactful to the students by providing a boost of energy on the days when needed on special testing days. The snacks were also used as a reward for students who earned a perfect score on assessments in Mathematics and Science.","fullyFundedDate":1758202795269,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-power-for-superheroes/9489671/","projectTitle":"Fuel Power for Superheroes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shillingford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2098693_orig.jpg?crop=426,426,x58,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571272822618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shillingford"},{"teacherId":2075388,"projectId":9579664,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your donations. We completed our project because of you. The project you helped fund was to purchase little model rockets that will blast off 200 feet into the air. The kids will first use their engineering skills to build the rocket. Then we will take the rockets out to the P.E. Field. There the students will learn about force and motion as we launch each of their rockets into the air. \r\nThis project not only provides valuable information about science topics but it will also create life long memories that the students may not otherwise obtain. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1757102869635,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-launch/9579664/","projectTitle":"Time to Launch","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2075388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473249790379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-gs"},{"teacherId":2098852,"projectId":9601595,"letterContent":"Let me begin by sending you a great big hug and a heart felt thank you. Having my rolling teacher station has changed the game for my classroom. \r\n\r\nFirst of all let me start by telling you how easy it was to assemble. Once I got all the right parts into place, my students immediately got excited. They kept asking: \"what is that Ms Harmon?\" I simple smiled and kept on assembling. I told them that this station is going to make me be more available for them and that it was also going to allow them to be in charge of teaching and learning. \r\n\r\nIt was a little difficult for them to control the mouse, but once they got the hang of it everyone wanted to try it out. \r\n\r\nAgain, I really appreciate you and thank you for donating to my 3rd grade students.","fullyFundedDate":1758202584356,"projectUrl":"project/the-wheels-on-the-bus/9601595/","projectTitle":"The Wheels on the Bus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2098852_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523628060251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2098852"},{"teacherId":2067497,"projectId":9653732,"letterContent":"Teaching financial literacy to my 5th graders is essential for building money management skills and there are various engaging resources, apps (Savings Spree: This engaging app teaches kids about earning, spending, and saving money through fun games, Mazoola, and Bankaroo among others) and lesson plans available to facilitate this learning.\r\nMy students have greatly benefited from having access to an iPad for our financial literacy unit of study. The requested iPad and case has allowed them to engage in a multitude of activities and using some of the aforementioned apps that are designed to understand money, budgeting, saving and spending, apply basic mathematics skills in finance, and make appropriate financial decisions given many scenarios\r\n\r\nThe ipad has been shared in small groups, where everyone has had the opportunity to work on projects and make financial literacy presentations fostering teamwork and discussion as the kiddos explore financial concepts together. This has ensured all students have equal access to technology and the chance to develop 21st century skills.","fullyFundedDate":1758232501412,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-in-fifth-grade/9653732/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy in Fifth Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2067497_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x354,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559415589767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terirodriguez"},{"teacherId":2057788,"projectId":9259834,"letterContent":"Words cannot describe the joy and peace you have brought to my students. Teaching at a title 1 school comes with many challenges. Many of our students come from low income families and the breakfast and lunch served at school is sometimes the only meal they receive throughout the day. Your donation has made such a difference because they know that snacks are available to them whenever they need one. You have definitely fueled their future by allowing me to build a snack station and for that, I will be forever grateful. Thank you for contributing to such a wonderful group of kids who work so incredibly hard each and every day. Wishing you all the best.","fullyFundedDate":1745592490000,"projectUrl":"project/snack-station-for-success/9259834/","projectTitle":"Snack Station for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Llanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2057788_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550778739754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2057788"},{"teacherId":2057788,"projectId":9025637,"letterContent":"Words cannot describe the joy and peace you have brought to my students. Teaching at a title 1 school comes with many challenges. Many of our students come from low income families and the breakfast and lunch served at school is sometimes the only meal they receive throughout the day. Your donation has made such a difference because they know that snacks are available to them whenever they need one. You have definitely \"Fueled their Future\" and for that, I will be forever grateful. Thank you for contributing to such a wonderful group of kids who work so incredibly hard each and every day. Wishing you all the best.","fullyFundedDate":1741099895822,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-future/9025637/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Llanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2057788_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550778739754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2057788"},{"teacherId":2067497,"projectId":9556837,"letterContent":"Every year the kiddos engage in helping our school community through a variety of projects that help them see the world through other people's eyes. It was our goal for the kiddos to start the school year off learning how to be compassionate to others who are less fortunate than them. Thanks to your generous contribution to our project this goal was made a reality.\r\n\r\nThe students loved the idea of giving back to people, within our school community, who are less fortunate by providing community service while donating food, supplies, stress and first aid items as well as snacks through a student-created center. This idea was made a reality thanks to your generosity!\r\n\r\nI am very proud to say that our kiddos have received, stored, organized and labeled items as they arrived and have made it their mission to have compassion for those in need. They successfully set up an in-class help center and advertised items that are available to all students in the school community who would be in need of a snack, school supplies, first aid, and even mental health items (stress balls and pop-it balls).\r\n\r\nEngaging in this project has taught the kiddos how important it is to give back to others when there is an opportunity to give back, has encouraged them to think about others and have empathy and exhibit compassion to those less fortunate.","fullyFundedDate":1756041724677,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-kindness-squad/9556837/","projectTitle":"Compassion / Kindness Squad!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2067497_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x354,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559415589767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terirodriguez"},{"teacherId":2067497,"projectId":9525623,"letterContent":"Every year the kiddos engage in helping our school community through a variety of projects that help them see the world through other people's eyes. It was our goal for the kiddos to start the school year off learning how to be compassionate to others who are less fortunate than them. Thanks to your generous contribution to our project this goal was made a reality.\r\n\r\nThe students loved the idea of giving back to people, within our school community, who are less fortunate by providing community service while donating nonperishable food and snacks through a student-created pantry. This idea was made a reality thanks to your generosity! I am very proud to say that our kiddos have received, stored and organized packages as they arrived and have made it their mission to have compassion for those in need as they fight food insecurities. They successfully set up a food pantry, advertised that our pantry is available, and carted snacks throughout our hallways before and after school daily. Engaging in this project has taught the kiddos how important it is to give back to others when there is an opportunity to give back, has encouraged them to think about others and have empathy and exhibit compassion to those less fortunate.","fullyFundedDate":1755284323201,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-is-the-way-to-go/9525623/","projectTitle":"Compassion is the Way to Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2067497_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x354,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559415589767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terirodriguez"},{"teacherId":2067497,"projectId":9466634,"letterContent":"Our project goal was to provide our students with the opportunity to learn about the impact of food insecurity and work collaboratively to address this issue throughout the school year. Through discussions and activities centered around compassion and engaging in writing activities using the donated composition books, the students have been able to plan and explore different perspectives including the importance of supporting one another. \r\nEvery week the kiddos have been choosing a student to feature and highlight and this student gets to sit in the VIP comfy office chair for the week. This concept has been a great success in increasing motivation and has provided a boost in students' self-esteem and confidence as they feature one another on a rotating basis. Our goal here was to help students an opportunity to see the world through the eyes of another person and foster a community grounded in compassion, understanding and kindness. This goal is being accomplished week in and week out. Additionally, thank to your help, the kiddos are being provided snacks, these not only nourish students' bodies but also nourish their understanding of empathy and compassion toward one another. Too many of our kiddos come to school hungry or without adequate nutrition affecting their ability to concentrate and learn effectively. Thanks to your generosity our project has been a great success in helping our kiddos cultivate empathy toward one another, has provided multiple opportunities for our students to help one another and has developed a spirit of giving among classmates.","fullyFundedDate":1753984349312,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-matters/9466634/","projectTitle":"Compassion Matters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2067497_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x354,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559415589767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terirodriguez"},{"teacherId":7682667,"projectId":9265475,"letterContent":"It was my goal to give my students an opportunity to give back to people within our school community who are less fortunate by donating nonperishable food and snacks through a student created pantry in an effort to engage in a community service program.\r\n\r\nAs an educator I wanted to make it our mission to fight food insecurities and hunger. As a result of your kind generosity, our graduating 5th grade class presented on the importance of basic needs being met for their health and mind to our future 5th grade students this year. They mentored younger students on the importance of meeting their basic needs, as well as practice their organizational skills by taking charge of this student-led pantry. My students were proud to have been able to provide resources to those in need. Active involvement in this project definitely instilled in them a sense think about and helping others and having empathy for those who are less fortunate.\r\n\r\nThank you for this opportunity to give back and reduce hunger in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1745524888730,"projectUrl":"project/fighting-community-hunger-with-our-pantr/9265475/","projectTitle":"Fighting Community Hunger With Our Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7682667_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607699911438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrossclasswishes"},{"teacherId":2098852,"projectId":9095624,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying THANK-YOU for your generous contribution to my classroom and students. Words can not express the gratitude I have in my heart for you and your donation.\r\n\r\nAs you can see from the pictures, my students are smiling about their personal bins with the teaching and learning tools they need to have a successful school year. The old bins I purchased years ago from Dollar tree were all broken. The plastic parts had begun to rip off and the students would have to cut it off. Now, the new bins are more sturdy and will last for years to come.\r\n\r\nMy electric pencil sharpener broke last year. This year, your donation allowed me to order a stronger more durable sharpener. I will be sharping all pencils this year.\r\n\r\nLamination pouches are always a must in the classroom.\r\nMs. Harmon' 3rd grade students say...... 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