{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Croissant Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2602154,"projectId":10114645,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through our Student Incentives project. Your generosity means more than words can express. Because of you, my students will have access to rewards and supplies that motivate them to try their best, stay engaged, and feel proud of their accomplishments each day.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, these incentives are not just prizes—they are tools that help build confidence, encourage positive behavior, and create a joyful learning environment where every child feels seen and celebrated. Many of my students truly benefit from these small but meaningful rewards, and your support helps make that possible.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a direct impact on my students' daily experiences and their love for learning. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1776650420018,"projectUrl":"project/student-incentives/10114645/","projectTitle":"Student Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Consler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2602154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689031169869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2602154"},{"teacherId":5068038,"projectId":10170245,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support of our classroom. I wanted to share how the interactive read-aloud books you provided have made a meaningful impact on our whole group reading time.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these books, my students have become much more engaged during whole group lessons. The interactive features capture their attention and help them stay focused for longer periods of time. Instead of passively listening, students are actively participating—answering questions, making predictions, and discussing the story with their peers.\r\n\r\nI have also seen a noticeable improvement in their comprehension skills. Students are better able to retell stories, identify key details, and talk about characters and events. The visuals and interactive elements support their understanding, especially for students who may struggle with traditional read-alouds.\r\n\r\nIn addition, our classroom discussions have become richer and more meaningful. More students are raising their hands, sharing their ideas, and building on each other's thinking. This has created a more collaborative and confident learning environment during whole group reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, reading time has become one of the most exciting and impactful parts of our day. Thank you for helping my students grow as readers and for making learning so engaging and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1776694068028,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-new-adventures-for-young-read/10170245/","projectTitle":"New Books, New Adventures for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5068038_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514769874040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-brower"},{"teacherId":9537886,"projectId":10160288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the books you've provided for our classroom—we truly love them!\r\n\r\nThese new books are helping our students build important skills like understanding characters, making predictions, and sharing their thinking. They're also learning to use details from the story to explain their ideas.\r\n\r\nReading time is a special part of our day. Sometimes we read together, and other times students read independently or with a partner. I love hearing their conversations about the stories.\r\n\r\nIt's been especially exciting to see some students who were unsure about reading become more confident and eager to participate. Many are excited to share their favorite parts and recommend books to friends.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773873510034,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-through-audioboo/10160288/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers Through Audiobooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9537886_orig.jpg?crop=1256,1256,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715178545681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9537886"},{"teacherId":9537886,"projectId":10127338,"letterContent":"Learning incentives like pencils, growth mindset bracelets, and bookmarks help create a happy and encouraging classroom where students feel excited to learn. When students earn a small reward for trying their best, finishing their work, or showing kindness, it helps them feel proud of themselves and motivates them to keep working hard. Simple items like a new pencil or a fun bookmark can make students feel recognized and appreciated for their effort. Growth mindset bracelets remind students that it is okay to make mistakes and that learning takes practice. These small incentives also help build positive habits, encourage good behavior, and make the classroom a place where students support each other and enjoy learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1772571075276,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-learning-incentives/10127338/","projectTitle":"Classroom Learning Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9537886_orig.jpg?crop=1256,1256,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715178545681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9537886"},{"teacherId":9488227,"projectId":9940174,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting my first grade students and making mindful movement possible for them. Because of your generosity, our classroom now has yoga mats, chalk, balls, and engaging yoga games that allow my students to move their bodies, calm their minds, and learn in a joyful way outdoors.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, especially those who thrive with hands-on and movement-based learning, these materials are more than just supplies — they are tools for focus, confidence, and emotional growth. Practicing yoga and mindful movement outside gives them the opportunity to build strength, coordination, and self-regulation skills while also learning how to breathe through big feelings and work together as a team.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a classroom environment where every child feels successful, included, and empowered. You are not only funding equipment — you are investing in their health, happiness, and lifelong wellness habits.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Thank you for helping our little learners grow strong in both body and mind.","fullyFundedDate":1764889895332,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-movers-building-strong-bodies-a/9940174/","projectTitle":"Mindful Movers: Building Strong Bodies and Calm Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sklar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9488227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709939044985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488227"},{"teacherId":5068038,"projectId":9957954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping us fill our classroom prize box with special treats and toys. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have exciting and motivating incentives to work toward each day. The prize box is not just about rewards—it is about recognizing effort, responsibility, and kindness. Students earn a visit to the prize box by working hard, completing their classwork and homework, and showing what it means to be a good friend. Your donations help reinforce positive behaviors and encourage students to take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nI have already seen the impact. Students are more motivated to stay focused, try their best, and support one another. They are excited to meet their goals and are learning that hard work and positive choices lead to positive outcomes. The prize box has also helped us build a strong classroom community where kindness and responsibility are celebrated.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these small prizes feel like big accomplishments. The smiles on their faces when they earn a reward say it all. More importantly, they are developing confidence, perseverance, and positive habits that will support them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your generosity helps create a positive, encouraging learning environment where every child feels motivated and valued. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771010923235,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-prize-box-celebrating-effo/9957954/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Prize Box: Celebrating Effort with Treats & Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5068038_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514769874040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-brower"},{"teacherId":2131176,"projectId":9856522,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with a color printer. Your support has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students, many of whom come from low-income households and have limited access to creative and academic resources outside of school.\r\n\r\nWith this printer, my students are now able to design and create high-quality projects that truly reflect their ideas and learning. They use Canva to design posters, presentations, certificates, and visual supports, then print their work in full color. Seeing their ideas come to life has boosted their confidence, pride, and engagement in ways I hadn't seen before. Color printing has transformed assignments from simple worksheets into authentic projects that encourage creativity, ownership, and deeper thinking.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also become an essential part of our SAVE Promise Club activities. Students design and print campaign posters, kindness pledges, meeting materials, and awareness projects that promote positive choices, leadership, and school pride. Having access to color printing has elevated our club's work and made students feel that their voices and messages truly matter.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this printer has helped create equity. It ensures that all students—regardless of their financial situation—have access to the same tools to express themselves, collaborate, and succeed. What may seem like a simple resource has opened doors for creativity, motivation, and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their futures. Your kindness is felt every single day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763144194470,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-learning-for-every-student/9856522/","projectTitle":"Colorful Learning for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Macrina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2131176_orig.jpg?crop=1319,1320,x0,y175&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762314600115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissamacrina"},{"teacherId":2602154,"projectId":9812111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and for helping fund our books on CD for the listening center. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging stories that they can listen to independently, which has made a meaningful difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe listening center has quickly become a favorite part of our day. Students are actively listening to the stories and then responding to the text through writing, which is helping them strengthen their comprehension, vocabulary, and written expression. For many of my students, especially those who benefit from hearing fluent reading modeled, this resource has been incredibly powerful and motivating.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided valuable instructional materials, but it has also helped build students' confidence and excitement about reading and writing. They are eager to share their written responses and discuss the stories they hear, creating a richer and more engaging literacy environment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and their love of learning. Your support truly makes a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1763606236301,"projectUrl":"project/listen-imagine-read/9812111/","projectTitle":"Listen, Imagine, Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Consler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2602154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689031169869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2602154"},{"teacherId":2602154,"projectId":9880498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students earn these wonderful incentives. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on their motivation and excitement for reading. My students have been working incredibly hard to read books and then demonstrate their understanding by taking quizzes through our Book Taco program. Each time they successfully pass 10 quizzes, they earn a prize, and this goal has truly inspired them to keep reading and challenging themselves. They light up with pride and excitement when they earn a reward, and it has helped build positive reading habits and confidence in the classroom. Without your support, opportunities like this would not be possible. Thank you again for investing in my students and encouraging their love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1764691629813,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-incentives/9880498/","projectTitle":"Classroom Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Consler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2602154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689031169869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2602154"},{"teacherId":5068038,"projectId":9874673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our UFLI project. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our classroom have made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, my students now have access to magnetic letters and whiteboards that will be used daily during our UFLI lessons. These hands-on materials allow students to actively engage in phonics instruction by building, changing, and writing words in real time. This kind of multisensory learning is especially impactful for developing readers, as it strengthens letter-sound relationships and builds confidence.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic letters and whiteboards will help my students participate more fully, stay engaged, and better understand foundational reading skills. Your support directly enhances their learning experience and helps set them up for long-term success in reading.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for believing in the importance of literacy and early reading instruction. My students and I are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1765854398239,"projectUrl":"project/ufli-supplies-for-kinder-readers/9874673/","projectTitle":"UFLI Supplies for Kinder Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5068038_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514769874040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-brower"},{"teacherId":5068038,"projectId":9881818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for choosing to support my recent STEM project. Your contribution has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I want to share the impact you've helped create.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials arrived, my students' excitement was unmistakable. The new paint has opened the door to creative STEM challenges, allowing students to design, build, and bring their ideas to life with color and confidence. The individual and group whiteboards have become an essential part of our daily planning and problem-solving routines—students now eagerly sketch out ideas, test solutions, and revise their thinking in real time.\r\n\r\nThe scale has quickly become a favorite tool during both math and science lessons. It's helping students deepen their understanding of measurement, comparison, and data collection, and they love the hands-on experience of experimenting with weight. And the magnetic tiles? They have sparked endless engineering discussions, teamwork, and joyful exploration. Students collaborate to construct towers, bridges, and imaginative designs, learning about balance, structure, and geometry along the way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students tools that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. You've helped make our classroom a place where students feel empowered to take risks and see themselves as scientists, engineers, and problem solvers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their learning. Your kindness truly matters, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763606236646,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-stem-explorers/9881818/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten STEM Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5068038_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514769874040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-brower"},{"teacherId":5068038,"projectId":9713310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project and helping me provide treats and prizes for my hardworking kindergarten students. Your generosity has brought so much excitement, motivation, and joy into our classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students light up when they earn a special prize or treat for their efforts. These small rewards mean so much to them — they help build confidence, encourage positive behavior, and celebrate all the progress they make each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. I am truly grateful for your support and for making our classroom a happier, more encouraging place.","fullyFundedDate":1762267563505,"projectUrl":"project/treats-and-treasures-for-tiny-learners/9713310/","projectTitle":"Treats and Treasures for Tiny Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5068038_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514769874040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-brower"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45284","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":682,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":28,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":73.0,"schoolId":45284,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Croissant Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Croissant Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/broward-county-public-schools/croissant-park-elementary-school/45284"}