{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Myra Terwilliger Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10054466,"projectId":10274247,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this project possible! Having access to the resources from this project has made a meaningful difference in my classroom. As a teacher, I work hard to make sure every student has the materials and support they need to be successful, but not every learner learns the same way. These resources allow me to create, print, and provide additional learning materials that better meet my students' individual needs. Whether it is extra reading practice, differentiated assignments, guided notes, or activities that reinforce important skills, I can now provide students with more opportunities to practice, grow, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to have materials that are prepared specifically to help them learn and succeed. Something as simple as receiving a personalized worksheet, an additional practice page, or guided notes that help them follow along with a lesson can make a big difference in their engagement and understanding. I love being able to provide resources that allow students to work at their own pace, revisit challenging concepts, and celebrate their progress. Our next steps are to continue using these materials during our daily ELA, math, and small-group instruction to strengthen foundational skills and help every student work toward mastery.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and believing that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Your generosity allows me to spend less time worrying about access to instructional materials and more time focusing on what matters most: teaching, supporting, and encouraging my students. Because of you, I can better meet the diverse needs of my learners and remind each child that their growth and success matter. Thank you for helping me make a difference, one page at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1778368474710,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-every-learner-one-page-at-a/10274247/","projectTitle":"Supporting Every Learner, One Page at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054466_orig.jpg?crop=2089,2089,x1070,y1758&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749667591082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10054466"},{"teacherId":10054466,"projectId":10271206,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and for helping make a difference in the lives of my students! Your support of *Helping 5th Graders Feel Their Best Every Day* has provided my students with resources that go beyond the classroom. Having access to these supplies helps students stay organized, feel more confident, and take pride in themselves and their learning environment. For some of my students, having these everyday essentials available at school makes a bigger difference than you may realize.\r\n\r\nMy students are learning that being prepared, staying organized, and taking care of themselves are important parts of being successful learners. These new resources help create a more welcoming and supportive classroom where students can focus on learning without worrying about some of the things they may not have at home. It is rewarding to see students become more independent and take responsibility for their belongings and personal needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have access to tools that help them feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn each day. Your generosity reminds them that there are people in their community who believe in them and want to see them succeed. Thank you for investing in my students, supporting their needs, and helping make our classroom a place where every child feels valued. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1778116558490,"projectUrl":"project/helping-5th-graders-feel-their-best-ever/10271206/","projectTitle":"Helping 5th Graders Feel Their Best Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054466_orig.jpg?crop=2089,2089,x1070,y1758&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749667591082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10054466"},{"teacherId":9267706,"projectId":10333229,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my PreK ESE classroom by providing my students with more consistent opportunities to learn, create, and grow through hands-on art experiences. With the donated paint, construction paper, drying rack, and paper sorter, our art center has become a more organized and inviting space where every child can participate, explore their creativity, and experience success. My students are strengthening their fine motor skills, practicing communication and decision-making, developing problem-solving abilities, and learning to express themselves in new ways. \r\n Most importantly, these materials allow students with varying abilities to participate at their own level, build confidence, and take pride in their accomplishments. Each completed project is more than a piece of artwork; it is an opportunity to develop independence, celebrate individual abilities, and discover the joy of learning. I am so grateful for the generosity that has helped make these meaningful learning experiences possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1785190589374,"projectUrl":"project/making-masterpieces-building-skills/10333229/","projectTitle":"Making Masterpieces, Building Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Eubank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9267706"},{"teacherId":10054466,"projectId":10191967,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom has become a more organized, welcoming, and engaging space where my students can truly thrive! What may seem like simple classroom supplies has made a meaningful difference in our everyday learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe classroom rug has become a special place for collaboration, where students gather to share ideas, work through challenges, and learn from one another. Our storage organizers, binders, and other essential supplies have helped create a classroom where everything has a purpose and a place. Students are developing independence and responsibility as they take ownership of their materials and learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher at a Title I school, I know how important it is for every child to walk into a classroom that feels inviting, safe, and full of possibilities. Your support has allowed me to focus less on what our classroom lacks and more on creating meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, teamwork, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe photos I've shared capture just a glimpse of the learning, collaboration, and creativity happening in our classroom. These moments are possible because of people like you who believe in supporting teachers and investing in students.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where my students feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn. Your kindness is making a difference far beyond the supplies themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1777995054385,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-to-learn-grow-and-stay-organiz/10191967/","projectTitle":"A Space to Learn, Grow, and Stay Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054466_orig.jpg?crop=2089,2089,x1070,y1758&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749667591082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10054466"},{"teacherId":10526383,"projectId":10454692,"letterContent":"Having snacks available in our classroom has made such a positive difference for my kindergarten students. Our days are busy and full of learning, and having a snack helps my students recharge, refocus, and be ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, I have been able to provide snacks without worrying about a child going without. This has been especially helpful as we establish our classroom routines and spend our days learning, playing, and growing together.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for helping keep their little bellies full so their growing minds can focus on learning!","fullyFundedDate":1787194376876,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-growing-kindergarten-minds/10454692/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Growing Kindergarten Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10526383"},{"teacherId":10526383,"projectId":10326093,"letterContent":"As a new Dual Language Immersion teacher, I began the school year with very few classroom supplies, and many of the materials I initially had were purchased with my own money. This project has made such a meaningful difference for both my students and me.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of our donors, my kindergarten students now have materials that make our classroom more comfortable, organized, engaging, and supportive. The cushions give students a comfortable place to sit during our morning meetings and whole-group learning. The organizational bins help us keep our classroom materials accessible and teach students responsibility and independence as they learn our daily routines.\r\n\r\nOur anchor chart materials allow me to create visual supports that are especially important in a Dual Language Immersion classroom as my students develop their Spanish language skills. Art supplies, including paintbrushes, give them opportunities to learn and express themselves creatively. Our feelings and calming-strategy resources also help my young learners identify and express their emotions and learn appropriate ways to calm themselves when they are upset or overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nThese are only a few examples of how this project has transformed our classroom. Having these resources allows me to focus on creating meaningful learning experiences for my students rather than worrying about how I will personally provide everything they need. Most importantly, my students now have a classroom filled with resources that help them feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1785191105998,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-need-big-tools-to-succee/10326093/","projectTitle":"Little Learners Need Big Tools to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10526383"},{"teacherId":8804514,"projectId":10334903,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the generosity that made this project possible for my first-grade students! These resources have helped transform our classroom into a more organized, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. The rolling storage cart, colorful paper trays, storage containers, and magnetic clips help keep our materials organized and easily accessible, allowing students to spend less time searching for supplies and more time learning. The mini fridge has also been a wonderful addition to our classroom, giving us a convenient place to store snacks and other classroom necessities. When my students first saw all of the new materials, they were so excited to explore them and immediately noticed how colorful and inviting our classroom had become.\r\n\r\nThe academic resources have been especially meaningful as we build our foundational first-grade skills. My students use the CVC word games, phonics cards, sight-word games, and word-building activities during literacy centers and small-group instruction to practice reading, spelling, and phonics in a fun and hands-on way. The math cubes give students a concrete way to practice counting, addition, subtraction, and number sense, while the jumbo magnetic writing paper allows us to model handwriting and writing skills together as a class. Pencil grips, a reliable pencil sharpener, and plenty of pencils help students feel prepared and confident during independent work. We also use the punch cards, motivational stamps, and classroom prizes to celebrate positive choices, perseverance, and academic growth. One of my favorite moments has been watching students proudly show me a word they built or a math problem they solved and then eagerly earn recognition for their hard work.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue strengthening our reading, writing, and math foundations while helping students become more independent learners. We will continue using our phonics and sight-word materials during literacy centers, manipulatives during math lessons, and interactive writing activities as students develop their handwriting and written expression. We are also using *Have You Filled a Bucket Today?* to build a positive classroom community and teach students about kindness, responsibility, and how their actions affect others. These resources have given my students more opportunities to learn by doing, practice skills in different ways, and celebrate their progress. Most importantly, they have helped me create the kind of classroom where my students feel prepared, supported, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1782749413373,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-first-steps-big-dreams/10334903/","projectTitle":"First Grade, First Steps, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dechow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8804514_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778183424415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8804514"},{"teacherId":8804514,"projectId":10276221,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to each of you who helped make this project possible for my students! As a first-year first grade teacher, creating a classroom where students feel safe, welcomed, excited to learn, and proud to be themselves has been one of my biggest goals. The pastel rainbow smiley-face carpet has quickly become one of the most loved additions to our classroom. My students gather on the carpet each day for morning meetings, read-alouds, mini-lessons, and classroom discussions. When they first saw the colorful carpet, they were so excited to find their own spots and immediately wanted to sit together and learn! It has created a special space where we can build our classroom family and begin each day connected and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe other resources have also become an important part of our everyday learning. The pencils, colorful Flair pens, dry-erase markers, glue sticks, and laminating pouches allow me to create engaging, hands-on activities and reusable learning materials for my students. Our reading posters help guide students as they practice reading strategies, while the positive affirmation signs remind them that it is okay to make mistakes, try again, and be themselves. The classroom decorations have helped transform our room into a bright, welcoming place that feels like their own. Even the snacks have provided special moments to celebrate effort, kindness, and accomplishments throughout the year. My students are learning that school is not just a place where we complete assignments—it is a place where we can feel supported, take risks, and grow together.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building strong reading, writing, and math foundations while developing independence and confidence as learners. With the support of these resources, I can continue creating interactive lessons, reusable activities, and meaningful classroom experiences that meet my students where they are. Most importantly, your generosity has helped me create a classroom where my first graders know that they belong, their ideas matter, and they can accomplish great things. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make their first-grade experience so special!","fullyFundedDate":1778196693452,"projectUrl":"project/20262027-school-year/10276221/","projectTitle":"2026/2027 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dechow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8804514_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778183424415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8804514"},{"teacherId":10504192,"projectId":10277017,"letterContent":"All of the students were so happy to have a filled pencil pouch ready at their desk the first day of school. They loved all the crayons, colored pencils, and pencils. We have used the pencil pouches many times throughout the day and they will be used throughout the entire year. The tissues and Lysol wipes are necessities and have been used to keep our classroom clean and catch those sneezes! We've used our individual classroom dry erase boards every day so far and the students love using the expo markers and colorful dry erase erasers. I used the laminating sheets to laminate name tags to have ready for their first day of school. Thank you for setting my class up for success!","fullyFundedDate":1778205292840,"projectUrl":"project/2026-2027-school-year/10277017/","projectTitle":"2026-2027 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10504192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778201661674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10504192"},{"teacherId":9267706,"projectId":9775827,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our project, STEM Explorers: Building Curiosity Through Play for PreK Learners, a reality! Your generosity has brought exciting STEM materials into our preschool ESE classroom, where children ages 3–5 learn best through exploration and hands-on experiences. The moment we introduced the new materials, the classroom was filled with excitement. My students couldn't wait to build, experiment, sort, and investigate. It was wonderful to watch them work together, ask questions, solve problems, and celebrate their discoveries with big smiles and proud voices.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these resources during our STEM exploration centers and small-group lessons. One of our favorite activities has been working together to design and build structures that can support different objects. Students eagerly tested their ideas, made changes when something didn't work, and proudly shared their creations with their classmates. These experiences are helping them develop critical thinking, communication, fine motor skills, and perseverance while making learning meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these STEM materials will become an important part of our weekly themes and inquiry-based learning. Our next steps include exploring simple engineering challenges, making predictions during science investigations, and encouraging students to record their observations through drawings and conversations. Your generosity is inspiring curiosity, creativity, and confidence in my young learners, and you have helped create opportunities for them to become lifelong problem-solvers. Thank you for investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1760717002074,"projectUrl":"project/stem-explorers-building-curiosity-throu/9775827/","projectTitle":"STEM Explorers: Building Curiosity Through Play for PreK Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Eubank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9267706"},{"teacherId":9267706,"projectId":9486834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project, Centers Refresh for Authentic Learning through Play. Because of your kindness, my preschool students with exceptionalities now have engaging, hands-on center materials that encourage them to explore, create, communicate, and learn through play. The excitement on their faces when they discovered the new materials was priceless! They immediately began exploring together, sharing ideas, and practicing important social and communication skills while learning.\r\nThese new center materials have already transformed our classroom. During center time, I have watched students who are typically hesitant become more confident as they build, sort, pretend, and solve problems with their classmates. Through these authentic play experiences, they are strengthening language, early literacy, math, fine motor, and social-emotional skills in ways that are meaningful and fun. As we continue our learning throughout the year, these materials will be incorporated into our weekly themes, giving students countless opportunities to practice new skills, work cooperatively, and build independence. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758815790679,"projectUrl":"project/centers-refresh-for-authentic-learning-t/9486834/","projectTitle":"Centers Refresh for Authentic Learning through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Eubank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9267706"},{"teacherId":9209690,"projectId":9830922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and support of our classroom. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to materials that help make learning more engaging, organized, and meaningful each day. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their success.\r\n\r\nYour donations have already made a positive impact in our classroom. Students have been enjoying the board and card games, as well as the social-emotional learning games, which have helped them practice turn-taking, communication, problem-solving, and managing emotions in fun and interactive ways. The sensory tools and toys have been especially helpful in supporting students who need calming breaks or extra focus throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe printer stand and storage cart have helped us organize classroom materials so that supplies are easier to access and our learning space is more structured and efficient. The writing utensils, basic school supplies, and special tools for our students with special needs are being used daily during lessons, centers, and independent work time. The cleaning supplies have also helped us maintain a safe and clean environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to explore everything. Many students immediately noticed the games and sensory tools, asking when they could use them. Their smiles and enthusiasm were a wonderful reminder of how much these resources mean to them.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was watching students work together during a social-emotional game. They practiced taking turns, expressing their feelings, and encouraging one another. It was amazing to see their confidence grow while building important life skills at the same time.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to support academic growth, positive behavior, and social development. Our next steps include using the games during small-group lessons, expanding our classroom reward system with the party favors, and incorporating more hands-on learning opportunities that meet the diverse needs of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping provide tools that make a real difference every single day. Your generosity has created smiles, growth, and opportunities that will continue throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1769177395206,"projectUrl":"project/bright-futures-start-with-the-right-tool/9830922/","projectTitle":"Bright Futures Start With the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Godbolt-Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9209690_orig.jpg?crop=2099,2100,x1464,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754440195765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coolkidscolor"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44708","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":724,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":44,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":71.7,"schoolId":44708,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Myra Terwilliger Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Myra Terwilliger Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/alachua-county-school-district/myra-terwilliger-elementary-school/44708"}