{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"William S Talbot Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4970100,"projectId":9530966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! We have had such nice mornings every Wednesday, because of you. Whether we are making thanksgiving foods out of play dough, playing a board game or building things with blocks, your donation has helped us to start our Wednesdays with calm and quiet community building. The kids really kook forward to this time and so do I, as it is such a nice way to ease into our day! It is a great time for me to walk around and catch up with each student, while at the same time they are building relationships with each other. Thank you so much for thinking of us!","fullyFundedDate":1755730112362,"projectUrl":"project/starting-softly/9530966/","projectTitle":"Starting Softly","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529841353491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marsha-butler"},{"teacherId":4970100,"projectId":9452692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project, giving us a refrigerator and a microwave for our classroom! They have both already came in really handy and are such a nice addition to our space\r\n\r\nWe used the microwave right away, when we were learning about the three types of rocks! We made a model of the rock cycle using star bursts, and as you can see in the photos, the microwave helped us to turn the \"rocks\" into igneous rocks. The refrigerator was also really helpful recently, since we had a big ice cream party to celebrate learning our multiplication facts. I was able to keep the whipped cream and some of the ice cream cold until it was time to celebrate! \r\n\r\nWithout your generosity, we would not have been able to do the rock activity and the ice cream party would have been a real logistical challenge. I know we will use them both for many more activities to come! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759246824498,"projectUrl":"project/kitchen-supplies/9452692/","projectTitle":"Kitchen Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529841353491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marsha-butler"},{"teacherId":8654452,"projectId":9594345,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, our media center has been able to purchase the 2025–2026 Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) nominees for grades 3–5. This year's selections include spooky mysteries, fast-paced adventures, graphic novels, and quirky comedies—books that not only capture students' attention, but also help us introduce key reading skills. With these engaging texts, students practice making predictions, identifying themes, and navigating text features. Because SSYRA offers such a wide range of genres and reading levels, every child can find a book that feels \"just right,\" empowering them to grow as confident, capable readers.\r\nIn our library, reading is an active, collaborative experience. Students participate in independent reading, small-group discussions, and whole-class read-alouds where they share thoughts and build comprehension together. \r\nWe are already seeing wonderful moments of connection. One student who typically prefers video games has become captivated by the new graphic novels. Another student—shy during most class activities—was able to share with everyone how much she enjoyed a spooky mystery from this year's list. These small but powerful transformations remind us why the SSYRA program is so impactful: it sparks joy, curiosity, and a lifelong love of reading.\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity is lighting up our media center—and our students' imaginations.","fullyFundedDate":1755722868722,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-a-love-of-readingone-sunshine/9594345/","projectTitle":"Inspiring a Love of Reading—One Sunshine Book at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salmi's Media Center","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8654452"},{"teacherId":1961949,"projectId":9352305,"letterContent":"These materials have been such a FUN addition to our classroom learning! It is the most highly sought after \"free-choice\" center. The students have been using it for sensory free play activities, sorting by colors, and alphabet finds. We are starting our shapes unit, so we will be incorporating those into the mix shortly. \r\nAlong with pre-academic and academic learning, these materials are proving to be of great assistance while teaching social skills and independent living skills activities, as using the light table and its materials, are highly motivating. We talk about important safety rules (materials stay on the table and out of your mouths). We take turns with the materials. These skills are important pre-requisites for succeeding in the classroom (and outside of the classroom) as they get older.\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1755869735937,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-sensory-learning-center/9352305/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Sensory Learning Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1961949_orig.jpg?crop=2084,2084,x231,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747145260819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariahhughes"},{"teacherId":4970100,"projectId":9452448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving me the money to get this gift card from teachers pay teachers! Oftentimes the stuff in our textbooks are not enough to help kids learn what they need to learn, and they certainly aren't fun. Being able to supplement with engaging activities is to critical to helping kids succeed!\r\n\r\nWith this gift card, I have been able to do so many fun things with my students. We were able to go on a virtual field trip to the Kennedy Space Center when we were learning about the space program's impact on Florida. We were able to play a herding game when I was introducing the kids to remainders in division. We played a really fun game called Trashketball when we were reviewing for a math test, and so much more! \r\n\r\nAs you can see, the kids are having fun in school because of your support. Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1752671620142,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-eager-learners/9452448/","projectTitle":"Engaging Eager Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529841353491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marsha-butler"},{"teacherId":4970100,"projectId":9452724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding this project! I can honestly say that all of the plants and lights are so calming, and they make our classroom feel so much nicer. The plants complement my plant theme in my classroom so well, and the lights are so nice and relaxing. \r\n\r\nWhen the kids came in and saw everything, they said \"The lights make it feel like Christmas!\" They love it all as much as I do, and I truly think we all feel relaxed in the environment. It's also fun to choose a color for the LED lights each morning! \r\n\r\nAgain, truly, thank you. It is so nice for us to get to work in such a peaceful classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755020583505,"projectUrl":"project/calming-classroom/9452724/","projectTitle":"Calming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529841353491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marsha-butler"},{"teacherId":10160763,"projectId":9550884,"letterContent":"The supplies I have received from my wonderful donors have already made such an impact in my art room. This is the first time I have tried to do a Donor's Choose project and it has been a great experience. I really did not know that I would get this kind of support so quickly. I'm truly grateful for people who are able and willing to reach out and help teachers! \r\nThe dry erase markers are a very popular item so students can keep creating with a little bit more of a carefree approach at the end of class time. They love sitting on the carpet together and having drawing contests and practicing things they have learned during art. It has led to lots of laughter and extra art practice while being completely student driven. \r\nWith a few classes that have begun working on their sewing project I have seen such a revived engagement and excitement to try something new. Students have learned to work through struggles, overcome some frustrations, and have come out very proud and excited about what they are designing. \r\nIt is very exciting for me to be able to teach them a skill that may be under used, but can be beneficial to them in the future and also be fun for them in class. Art offers the kids a space to work and create without always being so concerned about something being correct. It gives them time to be abstract and just experiment with ideas.\r\nI can't wait to continue these sewing projects throughout the year with more classes and more grade levels. I think these 5th grade felt pizza slices and 4th grade cactus plants will be a huge hit and one I will continue with for years to come. I have had just as much fun as they have discussing and planning their projects. \r\nFrom new crayons, tape, staples, glue and more, we use tons of different items in the at room. Different projects and materials speak differently to different children. Being able to have the supplies to offer a variety of techniques that keeps the kids interested and curious to keep trying new things!","fullyFundedDate":1755722868908,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-art-room-for-2025-26/9550884/","projectTitle":"Restock the Art Room for 2025-26","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jopling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10160763_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755795189304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160763"},{"teacherId":1961949,"projectId":9476101,"letterContent":"Once again, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for donating to my cause. I didn't realize just how worn out and unsteady some of our furniture was until I assembled these shelves! The height of both of them are perfect for their purpose in offering places for toys and materials, while also giving clear boundaries of centers (while being tall enough to discourage climbing). \r\nI have added one of the shelves to our sensory area, where it stores items for our light and sensory tables. The other shelf is in our blocks area and is currently holding toys that go along with our \"all about me\" theme. \r\nI truly cannot convey how grateful I am for the support!","fullyFundedDate":1755869783797,"projectUrl":"project/storage-for-learning-materials/9476101/","projectTitle":"Storage for Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1961949_orig.jpg?crop=2084,2084,x231,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747145260819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariahhughes"},{"teacherId":9999061,"projectId":9294137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Having a water dispenser in the clinic has been so helpful. The kids were so excited when it arrived. Many kids come to the clinic from recess or PE due to being overheated. It gets really hot in Florida. Having an accessible easy to use water cooler as soon as they walk in is such a blessing! They normally are feeling better quickly and ready to get back to playing. I really educate on the importance of hydration. The kids love using the dispense and filling their water bottles with cool fresh water. Thank you again for helping me care for theses sweet students!","fullyFundedDate":1746787044752,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-station/9294137/","projectTitle":"Hydration Station!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Mandy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999061_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744585945642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nursemandyv"},{"teacherId":9999061,"projectId":9255954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Being properly stocked for things that pop up during the school day can change one student's whole day. The comfort of resting with a warm blanket when you have a stomachache, wax for braces, morning snack when you forget breakfast. My goal is for my clinic to be a safe space for when students are sick but also when having a rough day. They can come to a warm environment where they are loved and cared for. They have time to rest, snack, and try again. Thank you for the supplies and stocking my clinic to allow me to be organized and have everything I need in order to take care of these students during the school day. Your support means so much! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746464817619,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-school-clinic/9255954/","projectTitle":"Restock the School Clinic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Mandy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999061_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744585945642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nursemandyv"},{"teacherId":9999061,"projectId":9353893,"letterContent":"The school clinic is a special place where students can come when they are sick or just not feeling their best. My goal when updating the clinic was to create a warm environment for students to rest, feel relaxed, and return to class feeling better than when they came. I repainted the color from an off beige to light lavender with gentle reminders painted stating, \"Be gentle with your soul, patient with your growth, and kind to your mind\".\r\n\r\nWith your generous donations I think I have created a safe space for students to have the rest and love they deserve in order for them to return to class and learn.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1747400748712,"projectUrl":"project/bring-some-calming-color-to-the-school-c/9353893/","projectTitle":"Bring Some Calming Color to the School Clinic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Mandy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999061_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744585945642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nursemandyv"},{"teacherId":9999061,"projectId":9294167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Having an ice maker in the clinic has been a game changer. In the school nurse world, an ice pack can cure almost any ailment ; ) I go through quite a lot of ice packs in a day. Having readily available ice throughout the day makes my job easier, the kids happier, and most importantly get back to learning quicker! I am so grateful for having this luxury in the clinic. It makes my day go by much smoother. \r\n\r\n\"Students should be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy\"\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me care for these sweet kiddos!","fullyFundedDate":1746787143838,"projectUrl":"project/school-nurses-save-lives-one-ice-pack-at/9294167/","projectTitle":"School Nurses Save Lives One Ice Pack at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Mandy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999061_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744585945642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nursemandyv"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53005","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":573,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":40,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":79.6,"schoolId":53005,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about William S Talbot Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"William S Talbot Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/alachua-county-school-district/william-s-talbot-elementary-school/53005"}