{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William S Talbot Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9999061,"projectId":10245534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our clinic Care Closet! Because of your generosity, our students now have easy access to clean clothes, personal hygiene items, and other essentials when they need them most.\r\n\r\nAccidents happen...especially in an elementary school! Whether it's a spilled lunch, a bathroom accident, muddy clothes from recess, or simply needing a personal care item, I never want a student to feel embarrassed or ashamed about asking for help. Our Care Closet is located right in the clinic restroom and is open and accessible to everyone. There is no need to ask or explain—students can simply take what they need.\r\n\r\nThis project is about so much more than clothes and hygiene supplies. It's about protecting a child's dignity and helping them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for at school. Being able to quietly change into clean clothes or grab something they need can turn an embarrassing moment into a small bump in their day. They can take care of themselves, regain their confidence, and head back to class ready to learn.\r\n\r\nI want my clinic to always be a place where my kiddos know they are loved, respected, and taken care of. Thank you for helping me provide that for them and for supporting our students in such a meaningful and practical way.\r\n\r\nIt truly takes a village, and I am so thankful you are part of ours! 💙","fullyFundedDate":1778513865692,"projectUrl":"project/the-oops-closet/10245534/","projectTitle":"The Oops Closet!","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":10257112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school clinic and helping bring this project to life! Because of your generosity, I am able to provide personal care and hair products that better reflect the diverse needs of the students I care for each day.\r\n\r\nHair care is not one-size-fits-all. Having products available for curly, coily, wavy, textured, and straight hair means that when a student comes to the clinic needing a little help, I can offer them something that actually works for their hair. More importantly, it sends a simple but powerful message: you belong here, your needs matter, and you deserve to be cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1782602131308,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-every-crown-hair-care-for-a/10257112/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Every Crown: Hair Care for All Hair Types","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":10171347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my clinic project! I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and continued support of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our clinic now has new tools and supplies that will make a difference every single day. Our new stethoscope allows me to better assess students, especially my kiddos with asthma and other respiratory concerns. The measuring rod will help make our annual health screenings more accurate and efficient, and the additional first aid and personal hygiene supplies help ensure that students have what they need when they come through my clinic doors.","fullyFundedDate":1777990382307,"projectUrl":"project/help-restock-the-school-clinic/10171347/","projectTitle":"Help 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":10183470,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous donations of reusable water bottles for our school clinic. These bottles will be available for students who need one throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nWith our warm Florida weather, staying hydrated is so important...especially after recess, PE, and outdoor activities. ☀️🌴 Having reusable bottles available allows us to help students stay hydrated, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our clinic and helping us take care of our students. Your generosity truly makes a difference! 💙","fullyFundedDate":1776568270452,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-station/10183470/","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":8654452,"projectId":10147759,"letterContent":"The impact of this project has been wonderful to see in our library. Because of the generosity of our Donors Choose supporters, we were able to add 20 new nonfiction books to our collection, including biographies of inventors, explorers, scientists, and changemakers, along with books about coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe new narrative biographies have been especially meaningful. Students get to read about real people who had big ideas, faced challenges, made mistakes, and kept going. They see that the people who changed the world didn't necessarily start out knowing exactly what they were doing. That is an important message for elementary students to hear.\r\n\r\nThe updated technology books have also opened the door to new conversations in our library. Coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence are topics our students are hearing about in everyday life, but many of our older nonfiction books couldn't keep up with the changes in technology. Having current, age-appropriate resources allows students to explore these subjects in a way that is both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make those questions possible. These books will be read, shared, talked about, and loved by our students for years to come. We are so grateful for your support of our library and, most importantly, of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776105427739,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-to-inspire-future-scientists/10147759/","projectTitle":"New Books to Inspire Future Scientists, Inventors, and Explorers!","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":4970100,"projectId":9812042,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing me with a teachers pay teachers gift card to help to build community with my students! Last year I had a fantastic class, and I truly believe it was because I was able to spend so much time playing fun games as a class and creating art together. I was able to do this partly because of your generosity! We had a special block of time once per week for this, and I think we all loved it. We would always complete one art project per month and spent two Wednesdays per month playing fun team building games, as you can see in my photos. Without this donation, we would not have been able to do those things! Thank you so, so much!","fullyFundedDate":1761959849393,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-community/9812042/","projectTitle":"Creating a Community","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":10235855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my class with a teachers pay teachers gift card. We are given text books for students to learn from, but as I'm sure you know these books aren't always the most engaging or fun way for kids to learn, and many kids need more than just the book to be successful. I love to read the books, and then find fun activities other teachers have created to support the provided curriculum and make learning more enjoyable for my students. Because of your generosity, I have been able to buy fun review games, science experiments, and other exciting ways to engage my students in their learning, as you will see in the photos! Again, thank you so much. My students and I appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1778000230458,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lessons-to-life-with-tpt/10235855/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lessons to Life with TPT!","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":9999061,"projectId":9375927,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in restocking the care cart. The students have really appreciated having essentials in the clinic. They know where to find it and don't have to ask. It takes out any embarrassment they might feel. A small deodorant, a new brush, or toothpaste can turn a student's whole day around. If you feel good, look good, and smell good- you do good! \r\n\r\nStudents must be healthy to be educated, and educated to be healthy\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting me and these sweet kiddos!","fullyFundedDate":1754332701701,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-clinic-hygiene-cart-res/9375927/","projectTitle":"Back to School Clinic & Hygiene Cart Restock!","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":9339977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Often times a stomachache or headache can be cured with a quick snack and a nap in the clinic. Busy mornings can sometimes leave students rushing out the door without breakfast. School should be a place where student's bellies are always full so that they are comfortable and ready to learn. I want my clinic to continue to be a safe place where children can come- and know they can get what they need. Thanks to your donations- I have created that!\r\n\r\nStudent must be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy :)","fullyFundedDate":1752177081869,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-snack-cabinet/9339977/","projectTitle":"Restock the Snack Cabinet","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":8654452,"projectId":9540487,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, our media center has been able to purchase the 2025–2026 Junior Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA Jr.) books for grades K–2. These delightful selections include beautifully illustrated picture books, engaging early readers, heartwarming stories, playful adventures, and laugh-out-loud favorites that capture the imagination of our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nThe Junior SSYRA books are more than just enjoyable stories—they are powerful tools for building foundational literacy skills. With these books, students practice identifying characters and setting, retelling events, making predictions, and recognizing story. The rich vocabulary and vibrant illustrations help develop comprehension while supporting young readers as they build confidence and fluency.\r\n\r\nIn our media center, reading is joyful, interactive, and full of discovery. Students participate in read-alouds, partner reading, and guided discussions. These early literacy experiences are essential in shaping positive reading habits that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing meaningful moments of growth. One kindergarten student who was hesitant to choose books independently now eagerly selects Junior SSYRA titles during checkout. This small but powerful milestone shows how impactful access to high-quality literature can be at this critical stage of development.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity is helping our youngest readers take their first confident steps into a lifelong journey with books.","fullyFundedDate":1761934251090,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-big-adventures-with-ssyr/9540487/","projectTitle":"Little Readers, Big Adventures With SSYRA!","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":10187228,"projectId":9620377,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding the purchase of computer writing tablets for our math program. Your investment has already made a meaningful impact to students, and I am truly grateful for your commitment to advancing high-quality elementary mathematics education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generous donations, students now have access to writing tablets that allow them to actively engage with math concepts in real time. These tools have transformed how students solve problems, show their thinking, and receive feedback. As a teacher, I able to better assess understanding, address misconceptions immediately, and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. As a result, student participation has increased, lessons are more interactive, and learners are gaining confidence in their mathematical abilities.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a lasting impact that extends beyond the classroom, equipping students with skills and tools that will benefit them in future academic and career pursuits. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making this important advancement possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756900376353,"projectUrl":"project/writing-tablets-for-math-instruction/9620377/","projectTitle":"Writing Tablets for Math Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187228"},{"teacherId":1961949,"projectId":9720268,"letterContent":"This project has made an immediate difference in my classroom, and will leave a lasting impact throughout the upcoming years. With the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, I've been able to access high-quality, developmentally appropriate resources designed specifically for early childhood and special education. These activities allow me to tailor instruction to each student's individual needs, whether we are working on communication, fine motor skills, early academics, or social-emotional learning. Because I don't have a set curriculum, these resources are invaluable in helping me create engaging lessons that meet my students exactly where they are. The past two months are the first months in years that I haven't had to use my personal money to purchase lessons and materials. \r\n\r\nI strongly dislike giving students worksheets, so I like to create interactive re-usable activities. Because of this, I go through A LOT of laminating sheets and velcro! Over the summer, I purchased a printer to keep at home for when I need to work in the evenings. I recently printed out a test sheet on my personal printer and discovered that since June, I have printed more than 3,000 pages! I have a printer at school as well, so I can only imagine that the amount of cardstock, laminating sheets, and velcro is astronomical! By laminating activities and adding Velcro, I can create hands-on, interactive materials that are durable and reusable. This allows students to manipulate pieces, make choices, and practice skills independently - something that is incredibly important for learners with disabilities. My students are especially excited to use these materials because they feel more like games than work, which increases motivation and focus.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students who previously struggled to stay engaged have shown increased participation and confidence using these interactive tools. Being able to match, sort, and complete tasks with Velcro-backed pieces gives them a sense of success and independence. 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