{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Avalon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7770031,"projectId":9671533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through Donors Choose. Because of your kindness, my students were able to explore watercolor painting using high quality art supplies that we otherwise would not have been able to afford. Your donation did much more than provide materials. It opened the door to creativity, confidence, and meaningful artistic growth. \r\n\r\nAs students learned new watercolor techniques using water based markers, they practiced blending, layering, color mixing, and expressive brushwork. Many of them tried watercolor for the first time and were amazed to see how their ideas came alive on paper. I watched hesitant artists begin to take creative risks, collaborate with classmates, and develop pride in their artwork. The room buzzed with excitement as students discovered the joy of making something uniquely their own. \r\n\r\nYour contribution directly supported academy and social emotional growth as well. Through this project, students strengthened focus, problem solving, and perseverance skills that will benefit them far beyond the art room. Most importantly, you helped them feel seen, valued, and empowered\r\n.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making a real difference in their learning. Your generosity has had a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757430029486,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrows-artists/9671533/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow's Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colosi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7770031"},{"teacherId":9003357,"projectId":9644698,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for helping our second graders have access to color materials. When we get printer ink it allows us to create activities for our students and also provide pictures to go along with tougher grade level vocabulary for our English language leaners. We also updated our subject word walls to add color to all our subject words and word walls. Students are having an easier time finding words they cannot sound out and being able to add meaning to it. \r\n\r\nAlso with our new organization items are able to create centers for small groups to help improve our comprehension and vocabulary strategies for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1756578839322,"projectUrl":"project/inked-up-in-2nd/9644698/","projectTitle":"Inked up in 2nd!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lemay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9003357_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105822146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9003357"},{"teacherId":9711142,"projectId":9541171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the chair pockets to our classroom! They've made an immediate and lasting impact on our daily routines and organization. My students use them every day to store their folders, notebooks, and personal reading books, which has helped keep their desks clutter free and our transitions between activities much smoother. \r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they first saw the chair pockets was priceless. Many of them couldn't believe the pockets were \"just for them\" and loved choosing where to store their favorite items. It created a sense of ownership and pride in their learning space. Now that we're more organized, this will make life easier! The chair pockets are playing a big part in helping students keep their materials accessible and organized as they dive deeper into their topics. Your support has truly helped create a more structured and engaging learning environment, thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1756755093766,"projectUrl":"project/miss-geraces-chair-pockets/9541171/","projectTitle":"Miss Gerace’s Chair Pockets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gerace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711142"},{"teacherId":6968895,"projectId":9543505,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks on behalf of my third-grade math students for your generous donation of colorful copy paper and classroom prizes. Your support has truly brightened our classroom and added excitement to our learning routines.\r\n\r\nIn our math class, colorful paper is used to create engaging games, hands-on activities, and interactive centers that make learning more fun and meaningful. The vibrant colors help capture students' attention, organize materials, and bring energy to lessons that reinforce key math skills such as multiplication, division, and problem-solving. These materials have turned everyday practice into an enjoyable experience where students eagerly participate and collaborate.\r\n\r\nThe classroom prizes have also made a wonderful impact. They help celebrate effort, perseverance, and growth, motivating students to stay focused and take pride in their achievements. Your contribution has helped build a positive, encouraging classroom environment where learning feels rewarding and exciting.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and supporting their love of learning. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom and continues to inspire both me and my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1754755131850,"projectUrl":"project/paper-praise-possibility/9543505/","projectTitle":"Paper, Praise & Possibility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6968895_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x161,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601050887803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6968895"},{"teacherId":9003357,"projectId":9214545,"letterContent":"We have noticed students become more excited about school and feeling like a classroom community with everyone having access to the same supplies. We've also noticed that students who are English language learners being able to find supplies faster and know where their work is based on the color coordination.\r\n\r\nStudents are showing responsibility with their materials in their new pencil boxes. They are proud to keep their areas clean and know where everything is.\r\n\r\nWe could not be more grateful for how you've helped our students!","fullyFundedDate":1746408826232,"projectUrl":"project/starting-2nd-grade-organized/9214545/","projectTitle":"Starting 2nd Grade Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lemay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9003357_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105822146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9003357"},{"teacherId":2263886,"projectId":9293583,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this class of students and providing rewards for academic work and positive behaviors. I have combined this rewards program with a skill of learning to count money, as you can see by the labels on the rewards box. They earn coins to add to their piggy banks by working hard in their academics, by trying their best and keeping a positive attitude, and also for their positive behaviors in and out of the classroom. \r\n\r\nAs you can see by the \"How to Lose Money\" chart, they can also have penalties for inappropriate behaviors which they add to the teacher's piggy bank. They must be able to count their earned coins and then spend their money wisely. They will also learn how to save for some really big prizes. Thanks for providing this opportunity for these students.","fullyFundedDate":1750256167602,"projectUrl":"project/bee-lieve-they-canand-they-will/9293583/","projectTitle":"Bee-lieve They Can…And They Will!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melodija-roe"},{"teacherId":9493995,"projectId":9054535,"letterContent":"On behalf of our third-grade class, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in fulfilling our grant request for highlighters, construction paper, and post-it notes. Your contribution has already made a significant impact on our students, who are now better equipped to organize their thinking and engage deeply with their reading materials.\r\n\r\nOur classroom has been buzzing with excitement as students use bright highlighters to identify key ideas and vocabulary in their texts, making comprehension strategies come alive. The vibrant construction paper has transformed abstract reading concepts into colorful, hands-on projects that promote creativity and deeper understanding. The post-it notes have become a powerful tool for annotation, allowing students to jot down their thoughts, questions, and connections as they read. These small but mighty tools have sparked curiosity, boosted confidence, and brought learning to life in ways we couldn't have imagined.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' success. Thanks to your support, our third graders are developing the organizational skills and reading strategies that will serve them for years to come. You are making a lasting difference in their lives, and we are thankful to have you as a partner in our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1736882486836,"projectUrl":"project/operation-pencil-patrol-sharpening-ou/9054535/","projectTitle":"Operation: Pencil Patrol – Sharpening our Skills and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9493995"},{"teacherId":7770031,"projectId":8937800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift. My students were able to utilize the glazes that you donated to our Art class for their ceramic pottery. The students were very excited to see the variety of colors to choose from. One specific project my students focused on was creating relief sculptures of a house to place on a canvas. The goal was to create a canvas representing our community. This canvas will be placed in the main entrance of the school. This canvas will be the focal point when students, parents, teachers, and volunteers enter the school. We can't wait to see what it will look like hanging on the wall. Once again, thank you for making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1731373555354,"projectUrl":"project/ceramic-pottery-glazes/8937800/","projectTitle":"Ceramic Pottery Glazes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colosi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7770031"},{"teacherId":6968895,"projectId":8939209,"letterContent":"On behalf of my third-grade math class at [Your School Name], I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of dry erase markers. Your support plays a crucial role in creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, dry erase boards are an essential tool for fostering interactive learning. Whether solving multi-step word problems, practicing multiplication facts, or engaging in small-group problem-solving activities, these markers allow my students to actively participate and visualize mathematical concepts in real time. The ability to write, erase, and revise their thinking not only enhances their understanding but also builds their confidence as young mathematicians.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students can continue to collaborate, share their strategies, and develop critical problem-solving skills without the worry of running out of materials. Your donation has directly impacted their ability to engage in hands-on learning experiences, making math more accessible and enjoyable for every child in my class.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your kindness and commitment to supporting education. Your contribution has made a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1732033984878,"projectUrl":"project/show-it-share-it/8939209/","projectTitle":"Show It! Share It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6968895_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x161,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601050887803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6968895"},{"teacherId":8700236,"projectId":8751036,"letterContent":"You should have seen their reactions when I opened the jumbo box of colored highlighters! They said, \"For us? These are so pretty!\" They do look really cool, the colors! \r\n\r\nStudents are using the colored highlighters to mark up their text every time they read! They fit nicely into their pencil cases you got for us, and hang on the small hook next to their desks. This is much more fun than going to the community colored pencils bin and picking out their colors, not knowing if they'd have to sharpen the colored pencil or not. Now they've got vibrant colors in highlighter form that act like markers. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1734134496573,"projectUrl":"project/adding-color-to-text/8751036/","projectTitle":"Adding Color to Text!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anselmo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8700236_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759094636888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8700236"},{"teacherId":2263886,"projectId":8688780,"letterContent":"The students and I received the materials with great delight. They couldn't wait to sit on the carpet and enjoy all the emoji smiles. They have enjoyed having a variety of books at their easy disposal. They even picked a few from our school library to add to our collection. They have also enjoyed the shelves on the back of the bookcase where we store learning games.\r\nThey have read books, shared their favorites with their classmates and teacher and also wrote about some of the stories. They have welcomed visitors to their corner and read to them as well. They have also used the book nook to engage in small group learning activities. \r\n\r\nThanks for providing them with this cozy book book- we have loved it!","fullyFundedDate":1726963459547,"projectUrl":"project/weve-got-class/8688780/","projectTitle":"We've Got Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melodija-roe"},{"teacherId":9733390,"projectId":8746607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom organization! The Triangle File Folder Racks have been extremely helpful and easy to access when students are changing to other classes. They are able to take their computers out of their assigned rack with ease and swiftness, making a timely and efficient transition. \r\nIn addition, the colorful file folders correlate with their block color. When a student returns from being absent, they can easily locate the papers or notes from missed lessons. The VICNOVA mesh file folder is a perfect place to hold their colorful files and any additional activities that were completed in their absence. \r\nThe drawers below hold activities that they can access when they have completed their classwork and are waiting for other students to finish. \r\nI have organized additional enriching activities in the SETTFRFE hanging file metal crate. The days of the week are labeled on the folders making them easier to access.\r\nThank you again for helping make our organization goal a success!","fullyFundedDate":1725817319467,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-set-up/8746607/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Set Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zurschmit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733390"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45523","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":363,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.6,"schoolId":45523,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Avalon Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Avalon Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/avalon-elementary-school/45523"}