{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Corkscrew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3275805,"projectId":10433762,"letterContent":"We are using the resources to motivate and celebrate student success in our classroom. Our Celebration Station has become a special place where students are recognized for passing i-Ready lessons. Students are excited to work toward their goals and are proud to celebrate their accomplishments with their classmates. We have passed over 400 lessons since the start of the school year. \r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when they saw the new materials! They were excited to have a dedicated space to celebrate their hard work and immediately began setting goals for themselves. The positive energy and enthusiasm were contagious throughout the classroom. \r\n\r\nAs students continue working through their i-Ready lessons, they will focus on setting personal learning goals and tracking their progress. We will continue using the Celebration Station to recognize growth and perseverance, helping students stay motivated and build confidence as they strengthen their reading. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support. Your donation has helped create a positive and motivating learning environment where students are encouraged to celebrate their achievements and take pride in their growth. We truly appreciate your investment in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1785886833033,"projectUrl":"project/celebration-station/10433762/","projectTitle":"Celebration Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stricker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3275805_orig.png?crop=314,314,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755190174686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3275805"},{"teacherId":10204531,"projectId":10314832,"letterContent":"My first graders were so excited to see our new bookshelves and cozy rug arrive in our classroom! ❤️ These new additions have helped us create a warm, welcoming library space where my little learners can explore books, practice reading, and discover exciting new stories. My students now have a special place to sit together, enjoy books, and let their imaginations grow. It is so sweet to see their excitement as they discover new stories and continue building a love for reading!\r\n\r\nAs we continue through first grade, my students will use our classroom library to practice their reading skills, retell stories, share details about what they read, and build confidence as independent readers. I hope this cozy space will inspire my students to explore new books, develop their imaginations, and create wonderful classroom memories along the way. Our classroom library is more than just a place to read, it is a place where little minds grow, curiosity blossoms, and a lifelong love of learning begins.\r\n\r\nI am so incredibly thankful to my generous donors for making this possible! Your kindness has helped me create a special space where my first graders can learn, grow, and discover the magic of reading every day. These resources will make a lasting impact in my classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in my little learners and helping make our classroom an even more special place to be! 😊","fullyFundedDate":1784402960451,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-classroom-library-for-fi/10314832/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Classroom Library for First Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abbott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10204531_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x551,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776129094536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10204531"},{"teacherId":10584290,"projectId":10538408,"letterContent":"My classroom has benefited tremendously in having a safe space to go when things have gotten overwhelming. A place to learn to have a quiet time and respect the items in the space so our friends can also enjoy. \r\nI have joined them sometimes to model the techniques and what I want them to be doing while in the space. They just stay there and think, play with sensory toys, touch and hug the stuffed animals. \r\nI am so thankful that the foundation picked my class and I know my students will benefit for years to come","fullyFundedDate":1787799488801,"projectUrl":"project/regulating-corner-for-amazing-ibi-studen/10538408/","projectTitle":"Regulating Corner for Amazing IBI Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bonilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10584290_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786287213394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10584290"},{"teacherId":10199095,"projectId":9631674,"letterContent":"These materials will help the students get organized and be better prepared for the classroom. The students will love having everything in their boxes and have all the materials they need in an organized time saving manner. The students will be able to get their materials and use them with their Reading Interactive Notebooks. The students will also be able to travel to their next class having all the materials available to them. This will make the students more comfortable and productive in their classroom. Thank you so much","fullyFundedDate":1755965770426,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-tools-for-small-group-instruc/9631674/","projectTitle":"Essentials Tools for Small Group Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moreton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10199095_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755722814157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10199095"},{"teacherId":10293945,"projectId":10560024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing phonics manipulatives for my first-grade classroom. These materials have brought so much excitement and joy to learning phonics. My students love being able to physically move letters, build words, change sounds, and discover how words are made. What may seem like a simple set of manipulatives has become a powerful learning tool in my classroom. My students are not only practicing important phonics skills—they are having fun while they learn.\r\n\r\nThese materials have been especially meaningful for my students who struggle with reading and for my English language learners. The hands-on experience gives them another way to understand sounds and words and allows them to learn without fear of making mistakes. I have watched hesitant students become more willing to participate and proudly say, \"I built a word!\" Those small moments of success are building their confidence and helping them see themselves as capable readers. Thank you for giving my students an opportunity to learn, explore, and experience success. Your generosity has made a real difference in my classroom, and I am truly grateful. THEY LOVE THEM!","fullyFundedDate":1788134664670,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-phonics-fun/10560024/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Phonics Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293945"},{"teacherId":10293945,"projectId":10357672,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for providing this writing project and the opportunity it has given my students to grow as young writers. The project has has a wonderful impact on my classroom by encouraging my first-grade students to see writing as something enjoyable, meaningful, and worth taking pride in. At the beginning of the year, many of my students were hesitant to write, while others struggled to form complete thoughts on paper. This project gives them a reason to be excited about writing and helps them understand that their ideas and creativity matter. Rather than viewing writing as simply another assignment, my students look forward to putting their thoughts on paper and sharing their work. The project has encouraged them to take their time, think about what they want to say, and recognize themselves as authors. Seeing their confidence grow has been especially rewarding, and I am so grateful for a project that makes writing accessible and enjoyable for young learners.\r\n\r\nAnother meaningful impact has been the way the project encourages students to focus on the important foundations of good writing. My students have been motivated to improve their penmanship, remember to use capital letters and punctuation, and write in complete sentences. These are skills that can sometimes feel difficult or overwhelming for first graders, especially for students who are still developing foundational academic skills or learning English. The project provides a positive reason for them to practice these skills instead of seeing them as corrections or things they are doing wrong. I have seen students become more aware of how their writing looks and sounds, and they are beginning to take ownership of making their work the best it can be. For my English language learners in particular, having opportunities to express themselves through writing and creativity has provided another way for them to communicate, build vocabulary, and develop confidence in using English. For my students who struggle academically, the project has given them opportunities to experience success and recognize that they can be capable writers. Celebrating effort, neatness, conventions, complete sentences, and creativity has helped create a classroom environment where every student has something to be proud of.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has reminded my students that writing does not have to be intimidating—it can be fun, creative, and personal. They have enjoyed having the freedom to express their own ideas and make their writing uniquely theirs. As their teacher, I have loved watching their personalities come through in their work and seeing students who may not always feel successful in school discover that they have something important to say. Thank you for investing in early writers and for providing a project that encourages both skill development and creativity. The positive impact has reached far beyond the writing assignments themselves. It has helped my students develop confidence, perseverance, pride in their work, and an appreciation for the joy of writing. I truly appreciate the opportunity to use this project in my classroom and the difference it has made for my students","fullyFundedDate":1784900783009,"projectUrl":"project/rewarded-writing/10357672/","projectTitle":"Rewarded Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293945"},{"teacherId":10190970,"projectId":9626619,"letterContent":"Our room transformation project has had a powerful impact on student engagement and learning. The glow room experience has been especially exciting for students, instantly increasing motivation and participation during lessons. The unique environment has helped students stay focused while making academic tasks feel more interactive and memorable. Students are collaborating more, taking greater ownership of their learning, and showing increased confidence when responding to questions and completing tasks. The transformation has turned everyday instruction into an immersive experience that supports both academic growth and positive classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1765922592753,"projectUrl":"project/room-makeovers-that-make-learning-magic/9626619/","projectTitle":"Room Makeovers That Make Learning Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190970"},{"teacherId":10190970,"projectId":9627709,"letterContent":"These two Chromebook charging stands have had a significant impact on the organization and efficiency of our classroom learning environment. Before receiving them, managing device charging and availability often took valuable instructional time and created interruptions in student learning. Now, students have a dedicated, organized space to safely store and charge their Chromebooks, which helps ensure devices are consistently ready for instruction.\r\n\r\nThe stands have also supported smoother transitions during technology-based lessons. Students are now more independent when accessing and returning devices, which reduces downtime and increases time spent on meaningful learning tasks. This structure has helped create a more focused and predictable routine, especially during literacy and science activities that rely on digital tools.\r\n\r\nOverall, these charging stands have improved classroom flow, increased instructional time, and supported a more organized and student-centered learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755659352913,"projectUrl":"project/charged-and-ready-powering-student-lear/9627709/","projectTitle":"Charged and Ready: Powering Student Learning Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190970"},{"teacherId":10258918,"projectId":10126642,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our after-school classroom now has a wonderful selection of brain-building activities that make learning engaging and fun. We absolutely love the Tetras, the new robot building set, Dog Crimes, and Headbanz. They are perfect low-stress activities after a long day of school.\r\nYour support has also provided a fantastic prize wheel and stickers, which have become a highly anticipated reward for our hard work. Thank you for making these fun, educational experiences possible for us!","fullyFundedDate":1772552817584,"projectUrl":"project/minds-in-motion/10126642/","projectTitle":"Minds in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fortman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258918"},{"teacherId":10327208,"projectId":9866022,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed and understand the structure of writing much better with the use of all our new writing supplies. \r\n The use of the colored papers have helped students organize the writiing process by planning, modeling and drafting with ease. \r\n The colored pens, have also helped identify student's topic sentences, opening hooks, transitions, details and closing paragraphs when they write. This allows them to self check that they have all the important details in their work. \r\n My students are excited about writing topics and using pens. We have seen a huge growth in letter formation and neatness. Their outlook about writing has definitely grown.","fullyFundedDate":1762009221782,"projectUrl":"project/writing-with-flair/9866022/","projectTitle":"Writing with Flair","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez-Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10327208_orig.png?crop=1254,1254,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783957549062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsl-h"},{"teacherId":10309937,"projectId":9821707,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our classroom to life! Because of your generosity, my second graders have been fully immersed in our animal habitat project, \"Where the Wild Things Live.\" The materials you provided—Reader's Chair, dry erase markers, pencils, animal erasers, Play-Doh, dry erase packets for our animal project, reading comprehension cubes, and animal plate art kits—have made learning hands-on, creative, and unforgettable.\r\n Our Reader's Chair has quickly become the most popular seat in the room! Students take turns sitting in the chair to share their habitat research and read animal facts aloud. It has built so much confidence, especially for some of my quieter students who now eagerly volunteer to present. The reading comprehension cubes have transformed how we discuss nonfiction texts. Students roll the cubes and answer prompts about main idea, key details, vocabulary, and connections—all related to their animal research. Discussions have become deeper and more collaborative.\r\nThe dry erase markers and dry erase animal project packets allow students to brainstorm, sort animal traits, and map out habitat features before committing ideas to paper. This has encouraged risk-taking and revision without fear of \"messing up.\" The pencils and adorable animal erasers have made drafting and editing feel special; students proudly use their erasers while revising habitat descriptions. One of our favorite moments was when students used Play-Doh to model key features of their chosen habitats—rolling rivers for rainforest ecosystems, shaping dunes for desert scenes, and building icy terrain for Arctic animals. The excitement in the room was incredible as they compared models and explained why certain features were essential for survival.\r\n Finally, the animal plate art kits helped students create stunning visual representations of their habitats. Students are excited to combine their research, writing, and art into a final Habitat Showcase. Each child will present from the Reader's Chair, display their animal plate habitat, and use the reading comprehension cubes to lead a short audience Q&A session. We are also beginning to compare habitats, discussing how climate and environment affect animal adaptations.\r\n Because of you, our classroom is not just learning about where wild things live but also we are thinking, creating, presenting, and growing together. Thank you for giving my students the tools to explore the wild world around them. Your support has made a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1760979487449,"projectUrl":"project/where-the-wild-things-live/9821707/","projectTitle":"Where the Wild Things Live","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barreiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10309937_orig.jpg?crop=102,102,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760312388996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309937"},{"teacherId":10352131,"projectId":9898907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my Donors Choose project and for your generous support of my second grade classroom. I am so grateful for your investment in my students and our learning environment. The materials you provided have already become an essential part of our daily routine, and my students are benefiting from them every single day.\r\n\r\nThe rolling cart has been incredibly helpful during reading centers, giving students an organized and accessible place to store materials and move independently through their activities. It was easy to assemble, is high-quality, and even matches our classroom décor perfectly. The dry-erase pockets have quickly become a student favorite, especially because they come in different colors! We use them daily for reading and even math activities, and they allow students to practice skills repeatedly without wasting paper.\r\n\r\nAs a second-year teacher, having these resources has truly enhanced my classroom and the way my students learn. Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping create a space where they feel excited to learn every day. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764002673353,"projectUrl":"project/miss-sodeikas-reading-centers-makeover/9898907/","projectTitle":"Miss Sodeika's Reading Centers Makeover!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sodeika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10352131_orig.jpg?crop=3648,3648,x0,y912&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764001922699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352131"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68735","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":761,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":44,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.7,"schoolId":68735,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Corkscrew Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Corkscrew Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/corkscrew-elementary-school/68735"}