{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tropical Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9810592,"projectId":9052017,"letterContent":"As of the school year starting, I've gotten to use my new stools, chairs, and seat modifiers that your donations contributed to! My new group of students have never known my classroom without this incredible gift. And a gift it has been. Gone are the days of carrying their chair around the room, sitting uncomfortably during center time, and lack of options. They have different choices for each center around the room, and never argue because the seating is abundant. With seating already provided in each area of the room, so much less time is wasted in transitions! We spend more time learning and less time moving from place to place.\r\n\r\nMy neurodiverse learners have particularly benefitted. We have seating choices that cater to sensory each students' preferences and promote self-regulation. The positive changes we've seen—improved focus, increased engagement, and growing confidence—are a direct result of your kindness and commitment to equitable education. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our classroom's journey and for helping us create a space where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746494652008,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-centers/9052017/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cronin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9810592_orig.jpg?crop=1400,1400,x2280,y1360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729539896100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9810592"},{"teacherId":1539949,"projectId":9625937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project! Because of your support, my students now have access to engaging digital learning tools like Kahoot, Flocabulary, and Blooket. These programs will bring vocabulary, reading, math, and social studies lessons to life while also giving students exciting ways to review and practice. Having these resources will keep learning interactive and fun all year long.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the new sports ball set will give my students the chance to stay active and enjoy structured play during recess, helping them build teamwork and release energy in healthy ways. The grocery cart on wheels will be a huge help for transporting recess equipment efficiently, making life so much easier each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is not only providing supplies—it's creating meaningful experiences and opportunities for growth, both inside and outside the classroom. My students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1756499221329,"projectUrl":"project/supercharging-gifted-rock-star-minds-wi/9625937/","projectTitle":"Supercharging Gifted, Rock Star Minds With Interactive Learning Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1539949_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534812304493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-egan"},{"teacherId":1539949,"projectId":9283643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our classroom project! Because of your support, my students and I now have the materials we need to stay organized, engaged, and successful. The folders, zipper pouches, and envelopes will help us keep track of assignments, while the notebooks, pens, and cardstock will give students the tools to express their ideas and learning. The laminating sheets and whiteboard erasers will allow me to create reusable resources that can be used all year long.\r\n\r\nOn top of that, the Play-Doh and fidget toys will provide fun, hands-on ways for students to manage stress and stay focused. Even the little details—like extra erasers and storage containers—make a huge difference in our day-to-day classroom life.\r\n\r\nYour kindness doesn't just provide supplies—it shows my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1746786956048,"projectUrl":"project/rock-stars-need-the-basics-to-stay-organ/9283643/","projectTitle":"Rock Stars Need the Basics to Stay Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1539949_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534812304493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-egan"},{"teacherId":7900652,"projectId":8493397,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been able to build strong foundations in writing using personalized notebooks filled with meaningful resources. With your help, we were able to print a wide range of instructional materials using the ink and colored paper you provided. These materials cover essential writing techniques such as organizing ideas, using descriptive language, and structuring strong paragraphs. The colorful pages not only help to visually categorize different skills, but they also keep students more engaged and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThe binders have truly made a difference by giving each student a place to keep their learning organized. This structure has empowered them to take more ownership of their progress. Students now have their very own writing toolkit they can reference and build on throughout the year. One of my quieter students, who once struggled to keep track of materials, now flips confidently through their binder to find examples and plan writing assignments—it's been such a joy to watch their confidence grow. This project has sparked enthusiasm across the classroom, and it wouldn't have been possible without your kindness. Thank you for investing in our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1722524590565,"projectUrl":"project/creating-writing-opportunities-to-build/8493397/","projectTitle":"Creating Writing Opportunities to Build Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindholm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7900652_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673072784694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7900652"},{"teacherId":2935957,"projectId":8910285,"letterContent":"The crew was so excited when the packages came and we opened them together. With the items we have received through your generous donations, the kindness crew has been able to bring a few of their projects to life impacting the entire school. They decorated their hats and wear them weekly as part of their crew uniform. We love that our students stand out as leaders on campus! The Kindness Carnival was a huge success! The students played games and worked together while encouraging and cheering one another. They are also in the process of planning a few more projects in the upcoming months to promote inclusion and spread kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1731938905615,"projectUrl":"project/our-kindness-crew-makes-a-difference/8910285/","projectTitle":"Our Kindness Crew Makes a Difference!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tobacco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2935957_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465871270609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2935957"},{"teacherId":1539949,"projectId":8754846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. It is such a relief to always have credit on my Teachers Pay Teachers account. It saves me so much time not having to always reinvent the wheel. This group of students is brilliant and I am constantly working to challenge them and support their varied learning styles. Most recently we did a room transformation. I turned my classroom into the ocean. These are the centers they did, and a couple of items were purchased on TPT, whereas most were created! They loved it!\r\n\r\nUnder the Sea/Marine Biologist\r\nSea Animal Research Center (E:LA.3.F.1.4, ELA.3.R.3.2, ELA.3.C.4.1, ELA.3.C.5.1, ELA.3.V..1.1)\r\nRock stars will pick one of eight sea animals and then they will go on their computers to research these animals with links already posted on Canvas. When they have finished researching the animal they may draw the animal by clicking the included how-to-draw video.\r\n\r\nText Features Center (ELA.3.R.2.1, ELA.3.V.1.1, SS.3.G.1.1, SS.3.G.1.2)\r\nRock stars will be given a book with a different page for each kind of text feature. They will go through an ocean themed scholastic paper and look for examples of text features and cut and paste them in their books.\r\n\r\nOcean Explorer STEM Challenge (SC.3.N.1.1, SC.3.N.1.2, SC.3.N.1.3, SC.3.N.1.4, SC.N.1.6, SC.3.N.3.2)\r\nRock Stars will construct a boat out of the materials of their choice. When they are finished they will test the boat in a bucket of water. They will then add stones one at a time to the boat to see how many ocean explorers their boat can successfully carry.\r\n\r\nDeep Sea Writing Cove (ELA.3.R.2.1, ELA3.R.3.1,ELA.3.C.1.2, ELA.3.V.1.1, ELA.3.V.1.1)\r\nRock Stars will complete a narrative writing prompt from the perspective of different sea animals. They will be given a word bank to choose from and they will also be encouraged to use figurative language.\r\n\r\nSea Sensory Center (SC.3.L.15.1, SC.3.N.1.1, SC.3.N.1.2, SC.3.N.1.3, SC.3.N.1.4, SC.N.1.6, SC.3.N.3.2)\r\nRock Stars will use their science and science tools to study different fossils. \r\n\r\nOcean Explorers VR Hub (SC.3.L.15.1, SC.3.L.17.1)\r\nIn the Oculus Go game Ocean Rift, Rock Stars will virtually swim alongside a diverse array of marine animals: dolphins, sharks, orcas, turtles, sea snakes, rays, manatees, sea lions, whales, prehistoric creatures.\r\nThe game features 12 habitats, such as coral reefs, mangrove swamps, shipwrecks, the deep sea, Arctic, and Atlantis, each offering unique interactions with these marine animals. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1726864570331,"projectUrl":"project/enriching-minds-gifted-student-activiti/8754846/","projectTitle":"Enriching Minds: Gifted Student Activities for Deeper Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1539949_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534812304493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-egan"},{"teacherId":1539949,"projectId":8752742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. These materials will enable me to make Home & School Communication folders for my students for the next two school years. My students, and their parents always love these folders. There are many great resources in there, but more importantly, they keep these little ones organized. The printer has really been a lifesaver! \r\n\r\n\r\n It's going to be another exciting year for all of us, and I thank you for your support. Please, if you are local, get in touch and come by for a visit! We would love to have you!","fullyFundedDate":1726672656731,"projectUrl":"project/rock-stars-need-to-be-organized/8752742/","projectTitle":"Rock Stars Need to Be Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1539949_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534812304493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-egan"},{"teacherId":1539949,"projectId":8827454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness. My students LOVE dry erase tables!\r\n\r\nWe had a great lesson on bullying. Students at each table worked together to create a chart about bullying. It is amazing how much more they write down when it's on a table! Their tables were full! Then they rotated tables to see what the other students wrote and added two it! Its was great!\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love their new tables, and I am so thankful for your support. If you are local to Plantation, please feel free to come by and see the magic you brought to our classroom. We would love to have you and perhaps even play a fun game of Sudoko to practice our Math facts.\r\n\r\nThanks again, I am very grateful and appreciative of all of you. You made a difference in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1729036391595,"projectUrl":"project/write-on-the-table-yes-please/8827454/","projectTitle":"Write on the Table?! Yes, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1539949_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534812304493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-egan"},{"teacherId":9810592,"projectId":8892979,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who generously donated to help bring a printer into my classroom. Your support means so much to me and my students. Thanks to your contributions, we now have the ability to print materials quickly and efficiently, making our day-to-day lessons run much smoother. The impact of your donation is already being felt, as we can now ensure that every student has the resources they need without delays or the frustration of waiting for printing.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the convenience, the printer has allowed me to add a vibrant, colorful element to our learning environment. I've been able to print visual aids and interactive materials in color for my break corner, creating a space that is both engaging and welcoming for students. These colorful resources are especially helpful for students who benefit from visual learning, and they make a big difference in keeping kids motivated and excited to participate. Once again, thank you for your generosity—it's truly making a difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1729808542088,"projectUrl":"project/our-story/8892979/","projectTitle":"Our Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cronin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9810592_orig.jpg?crop=1400,1400,x2280,y1360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729539896100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9810592"},{"teacherId":1539949,"projectId":8827548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. These materials have helped me so much! I always need ink, to share all of the beautiful things going on in the classroom. Additionally, my students need worksheets often. The document camera helps me mirror what I am writing for the kids on the big screen. The BEST purchase was the spray bottles. Students love getting misted after recess.\r\n\r\n It's going to be another exciting year for all of us, and I thank you for your support. Please, if you are local, get in touch and come by for a visit! We would love to have you!","fullyFundedDate":1727818649327,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow/8827548/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1539949_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534812304493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-egan"},{"teacherId":8402087,"projectId":8794350,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Our DHH pre-kindergarten students were extremely excited at the unveiling of the tricycles and wiggle cars bought through the generous donations of so many supporters. They each ran to get on one of the new rides. At first many had great difficulty peddling and wiggling to move their new rides. Everyday they are very excited and cannot wait for recess time to arrive. As the days progress, they are becoming more confident and are able to not only peddle and wiggle to move their rides but many have increased their coordination and are able to maneuver around cones at rapid speed. \r\nThe other great accomplishment is witnessing our young students interacting with each other on many levels. They cheer each other on as they move around the cones, they wait patiently for their turn and are learning to voice their wants by asking \"Can I have a turn?\" or \"I want the bike please\". But what is most rewarding is when they are asked to share the new equipment and they happily get off and give their rides to their friends. These is a great accomplishment since sharing is not something that comes easy to three and four year old children. It is an incredible sight to see such growth both physically and socially in such young children.","fullyFundedDate":1726671109217,"projectUrl":"project/riding-into-preschool/8794350/","projectTitle":"Riding into Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rego","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8402087"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45347","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":791,"numTeachers":65,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.7,"schoolId":45347,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tropical Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tropical Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/broward-county-public-schools/tropical-elementary-school/45347"}