{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Big Cypress Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10177825,"projectId":10535037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making these wonderful art supplies possible. Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact on my first-grade students.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, the students were filled with excitement. Their faces lit up as they explored the new materials and eagerly began creating. Having access to quality art supplies has encouraged them to express themselves in creative ways and build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite projects was our Heroes Day artwork. Students used the new materials to create colorful portraits and illustrations of heroes in their lives, including family members, community helpers, and other important role models. It was inspiring to watch students thoughtfully share their ideas and take pride in their finished work.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided more than just supplies. It has created opportunities for creativity, self-expression, and joyful learning. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them grow both academically and artistically. Your kindness is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1787784702201,"projectUrl":"project/paint-create-and-shine/10535037/","projectTitle":"“Paint, Create, and Shine!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Porucznik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10177825_orig.jpg?crop=2034,2034,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755464928310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177825"},{"teacherId":4552001,"projectId":10205381,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring our Leadership Walkway to life! Your generosity has allowed us to create a positive and inspiring space where students are reminded every day that they have the ability to lead, make good choices, and make a difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nThe Leadership Walkway helps reinforce the leadership habits and character traits we teach throughout the year. As students walk through the area, they see encouraging messages and visual reminders about responsibility, kindness, respect, teamwork, and believing in themselves. It has become another way for us to bring leadership learning outside of the classroom and into students' everyday school experience.\r\n\r\nOur goal is for every student at Big Cypress Elementary to understand that leadership is not about having a title—it is about the choices we make, how we treat others, and how we contribute to our community. Because of your support, our students now have a space that celebrates those ideas and encourages them to keep growing as leaders.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a school environment where leadership is visible, meaningful, and celebrated every day. Your support truly makes an impact on our Bobcats!","fullyFundedDate":1786219553148,"projectUrl":"project/leadership-walkway/10205381/","projectTitle":"Leadership Walkway","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4552001_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570047420453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jory"},{"teacherId":4552001,"projectId":10188235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Friendly Outdoor Leadership Spaces project! Because of your generosity, our students now have welcoming outdoor areas where they can connect, collaborate, practice leadership skills, and build positive relationships with one another.\r\n\r\nThese spaces give students opportunities to learn beyond the classroom while practicing important skills such as communication, teamwork, responsibility, kindness, and problem-solving. They also provide a comfortable place for students to meet with peers, participate in leadership activities, and enjoy moments of connection during the school day.\r\n\r\nAt Big Cypress Elementary, we work hard to help every student feel valued, included, and empowered to be a leader. Your support has helped us create an environment that reinforces those goals and makes our campus an even more inviting place for our Bobcats.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create spaces where friendships can grow, leadership can shine, and students can feel proud of their school community. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1776619935850,"projectUrl":"project/friendly-outdoor-leadership-spaces/10188235/","projectTitle":"Friendly Outdoor Leadership Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4552001_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570047420453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jory"},{"teacherId":10177825,"projectId":10199579,"letterContent":"The reading pouches have had a positive impact on my first-grade students by encouraging them to read more frequently and take responsibility for their books. Students are excited to carry their reading materials and have easy access to books throughout the school day and at home. The pouches also help protect books from bending, tearing, and other damage, allowing them to remain in good condition for future use. 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We have already incorporated them into our daily learning, giving students more hands-on opportunities to practice skills, collaborate with classmates, and stay engaged throughout our lessons.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped make learning more meaningful and exciting for my second graders. Whether we are working on reading and phonics skills, practicing math strategies, or completing hands-on activities, my students are eager to participate and try new things. It has been wonderful to see students who may normally hesitate become more confident and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep building on these skills and using our new resources to support upcoming lessons and classroom projects. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful that you chose to invest in my students. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning feels exciting, hands-on, and accessible to every child!","fullyFundedDate":1707363730518,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-class-sharpen-their-future/7932732/","projectTitle":"Help My Class Sharpen Their Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9321664"},{"teacherId":1957827,"projectId":10530615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of a new flexible seating option and a mailbox to put Wednesday take home folders and graded work. The kids are LOVING the new chair and are now more organized with their graded work! \r\nThe new mailbox has made my life so much easier by giving the kids more independence when I grade a paper, they know right where it goes!! The kids were so excited and even helped me build the mailbox and organized where each students papers will go in which slot. \r\nThe chair has become a reward as to who gets to sit in it as everyone wanted to sit in it! They love the opportunity to have another option to read or collaborate! We are so thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787675146414,"projectUrl":"project/organization-and-comfort-vibes/10530615/","projectTitle":"Organization and Comfort Vibes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trapasso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1957827"},{"teacherId":6564583,"projectId":10534967,"letterContent":"As soon as the boxes from this project arrived, my kindergarteners were beyond thrilled to dive into their new leadership portfolios and start tracking their progress toward their wildly important goals. I've already noticed a huge jump in engagement during iReady reading, and they love talking to each other about how hard they're working.\r\n\r\nThe best part has been watching them genuinely celebrate one another. They cheer each other on, congratulate their classmates for hitting milestones, and get so excited showing off their prizes while explaining everything they did to earn them.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in these kids so they can truly believe in themselves. Your support is making a lasting impact as they build the foundational skills to become lifelong learners and goal-setters.","fullyFundedDate":1788114070138,"projectUrl":"project/goal-setting-and-celebrations/10534967/","projectTitle":"Goal Setting and Celebrations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laske","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6564583_orig.jpg?crop=539,539,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589926472676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6564583"},{"teacherId":6564583,"projectId":10367576,"letterContent":"Your support has been a total lifesaver for my kindergarteners as they figure out this whole big school thing. Walking into a new classroom is overwhelming, but seeing them instantly settle in with a container of Play-Doh on day one changed the whole vibe of the room.\r\n\r\nEverything you funded is getting so much use. We used the crayons and laminator sheets to make official first-day certificates that parents went crazy for. More than anything, these supplies are teaching my kids how to take care of their own stuff. Watching five-year-olds take real pride in keeping track of their own glue sticks, scissors, and whiteboard markers is huge.\r\n\r\nThe best part is watching them realize these tools can be used for way more than just one thing. We're constantly balancing hands-on creativity with actual learning, and their fine motor skills are already getting so much stronger because of it. Thank you for giving my kids such a great start","fullyFundedDate":1784140019440,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-creativity/10367576/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laske","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6564583_orig.jpg?crop=539,539,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589926472676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6564583"},{"teacherId":2813415,"projectId":10205453,"letterContent":"I am incredibly very grateful to all of my donors for providing these wonderful writing classroom supplies! The binders, highlighters, pens, and other materials have become an important part of our daily learning in our classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students use their writing binders every day to keep their work, reading passages, and materials organized and easily accessible. They love having their own writing binders, and I love seeing how proud and responsible they are when caring for their work. The highlighters and pens have also made writing and learning more engaging and exciting for them!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and giving my students the tools they need to stay organized, express their ideas, and grow as learners. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1787162702833,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-write/10205453/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2813415"},{"teacherId":2813415,"projectId":10213628,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful to all of you for providing classroom snacks for my sweet and hard working students! Every day after Related Arts, my students enjoy a snack that helps fill their tummies, recharge their energy, and finish the school day strong.\r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement at snack time has been so special. These snacks may seem like a small gesture, but they make a big difference in helping my students feel cared for, supported, and ready to keep learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make their school days a little brighter, happier, and more successful. Your generosity truly means so much to our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1787030569494,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-fueling-young-minds/10213628/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Fueling Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2813415"},{"teacherId":10263115,"projectId":10199644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a classroom mailbox for my students! This may seem like a simple addition to our classroom, but it will make a huge difference in helping my students stay organized and responsible.\r\n\r\nHaving a mailbox for each student gives them a special place to keep important papers, assignments, notes, and other materials. Instead of papers getting lost in desks or backpacks, students will have an organized system right at their fingertips. This will save valuable instructional time and help our classroom run more smoothly each day.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, this mailbox system will help my students develop important lifelong skills such as organization, responsibility, independence, and taking ownership of their belongings. I love creating a classroom where students can learn these skills in a fun and meaningful way, and your generosity is helping make that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a more organized, productive, and welcoming classroom. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1776619937790,"projectUrl":"project/its-mail-time/10199644/","projectTitle":"It’s Mail Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10263115_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x595,y752&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758033651689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10263115"},{"teacherId":10177825,"projectId":10199652,"letterContent":"On behalf of my first-grade students and myself, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the Fairy Tale Phonics reading books. Your kindness has provided our students with an exciting and meaningful way to strengthen their reading skills while enjoying the magic and adventure of fairy tales.\r\n\r\nLearning to read is an important journey, especially for first graders. At this age, students are developing the foundational skills they need to become confident, independent readers. The Fairy Tale Phonics books are a wonderful resource because they combine engaging stories with valuable phonics practice. Through these books, my students are able to practice recognizing letters and sounds, blending sounds together, and reading words in a fun and enjoyable way.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits of your generosity is the confidence it is helping my students develop in reading. For some beginning readers, sounding out a new word or successfully reading an entire sentence can be a very exciting accomplishment. Having books that are appropriate for their reading level gives students the opportunity to experience success. Each time they read a word or page on their own, they become a little more confident in their abilities.\r\n\r\nBuilding confidence is such an important part of learning to read. When children believe they can read, they are more willing to take risks, try unfamiliar words, and keep going when something feels challenging. Your generous donation is helping create those positive experiences for my students. It is wonderful to see their excitement when they realize, \"I can read this!\"\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our first graders and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1776619937395,"projectUrl":"project/fairy-tales-for-all/10199652/","projectTitle":"Fairy Tales for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Porucznik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10177825_orig.jpg?crop=2034,2034,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755464928310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177825"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53103","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":638,"numTeachers":62,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":48,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.7,"schoolId":53103,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Big Cypress Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Big Cypress Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/big-cypress-elementary-school/53103"}