{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Veterans Memorial Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10191616,"projectId":10456921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting my classroom through your grant funding! Your generosity has provided my students with new number line whiteboards, markers, erasers, and a teacher whiteboard easel, and these resources have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love using the number line whiteboards during math! They provide my students with a hands-on and visual way to practice addition and subtraction concepts. Being able to physically see and use the number line helps them understand how numbers relate to one another, visualize moving forward and backward, and make connections between mathematical concepts and the strategies they are learning. The whiteboards also give every student an opportunity to practice, make mistakes, try again, and show their thinking in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe teacher whiteboard easel has also been an incredibly helpful addition to my classroom. It provides a large, clear visual that my students can easily see and follow along with during whole-group and small-group instruction. Whether I am modeling a new math strategy, working through a problem step-by-step, or creating an anchor chart, the easel allows my students to stay engaged and see the learning process right in front of them.\r\n\r\nThese materials have helped me make math more interactive, accessible, and enjoyable for my students. I am so grateful for your generosity and for your commitment to providing students with the tools they need to build confidence and be successful learners. Thank you for making a difference in my classroom and in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1788017798373,"projectUrl":"project/write-learn-grow-tools-for-every-lear/10456921/","projectTitle":"Write, Learn, Grow: Tools for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rynsburger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10191616"},{"teacherId":4902960,"projectId":10565973,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw our new flexible seating resources arrive! They now have more choices in how and where they work during reading, independent practice, partner activities, and small-group instruction.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students settle into their new seating during independent reading. Students who often struggle to sit still or stay focused are more comfortable, engaged, and ready to learn. The seating has given them an appropriate way to move while still being productive.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use our flexible seating every day as we focus on strengthening reading comprehension and building confidence. My students are learning that everyone learns differently, and finding the right environment can help them be successful.\r\n\r\nThank you to my donors for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to learn in a way that works best for them!","fullyFundedDate":1788375115243,"projectUrl":"project/rock-roll-retain/10565973/","projectTitle":"Rock, Roll, & Retain!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scalise","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4902960_orig.jpg?crop=577,577,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755696903216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-scalise"},{"teacherId":10282952,"projectId":10170199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for creating an engaging classroom atmosphere. Students are able to practice skills and strategies from all areas of curriculum. With the help of the these materials we have created games, turned worksheets into interactive activities and built our classroom family. \r\nParents of my students have reported that their children are coming home and wanting to teach them a game that reinforces math concepts using dice, and playing cards. These are simple materials and affordable for all families to purchase and reuse over and over.","fullyFundedDate":1776439706324,"projectUrl":"project/roll-flip-spin-to-the-rescue/10170199/","projectTitle":"Roll, Flip, Spin to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10282952_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785963608440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10282952"},{"teacherId":1118301,"projectId":10157271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my grant! For the past 4 years I have used 3-drawer plastic \"bookcases\". These bookcases were not really functional for my classroom. Textbooks, workbooks, notebooks and folders weight quite a bit and the drawers were not able to hold the weight properly. Because of this, the drawers were hard to open and hard to close. This is reason I put in for a grant for the wooden bookcases. They were sturdier, and did not have any drawers to open or close! They are so much better to use than what I previously had. They help to organize all of the supplies. \r\n\r\nAlso, I had requested legos. I am the teacher who is the leader of the Lego Club at our school. With the donation of the legos, it gives students more choices to work on, and with that, it gives more opportunity for students to be able to work by themselves if they choose or with a partner. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation. The students enjoy the ability to being organized and being creative.","fullyFundedDate":1774375996554,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-dreams-equipping-ou/10157271/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Dreams: Equipping Our Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Osten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1118301"},{"teacherId":10192868,"projectId":9632238,"letterContent":"My students love using the dry erase boards, dry erase markers and the sleeves to practice their math strategies. through the use of the materials that you donated to my classroom, my previous and present day students are able to easily practice their math strategies and correct mistakes without making them permanent through the use of these supplies. I cannot thank you enough for helping me empower my students and helping them build confidence in math.\r\nThis year I have also seen great results using the materials with my students. They love writing on the dry erase clipboards to work problems out. They are able to quickly solve equations and solve problems with ease and they love working together to share their responses during math. I will continue to use these materials with my students for years to come. Thank you so much for your generous donations and help. I am forever grateful!\r\nMany thanks,\r\nMrs. Torkelson","fullyFundedDate":1755880360224,"projectUrl":"project/magical-math/9632238/","projectTitle":"Magical Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torkelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10192868"},{"teacherId":10182787,"projectId":9612611,"letterContent":"The visual timers had such a positive impact in my classroom. They increased task engagement, helped students develop time management skills, made routines predictable and set an overall calm classroom tone. We used the timers to make transition smoother because students knew exactly when to wrap up and move to the next activity. The students became more focused and motivated to complete work when they could see how much time they had to complete a task without needing constant reminders from me. This help develop their time management skills and helped them practice self monitoring.\r\nStudents especially enjoyed the large, colorful sand timers. They would often use them during free choice activities. Overall, the visual timers made a positive impact in our classroom and helped with overall behavior and engagement in the classroom. We all give a big thanks !","fullyFundedDate":1755405804847,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-focus-and-time-managem/9612611/","projectTitle":"Enhancing student focus and time management with visual classroom timers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182787"},{"teacherId":10213522,"projectId":9797258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students are now using art materials to bring their writing to life in exciting and meaningful ways. We have been combining writing and illustration during our literacy block, where students create stories, poems, and personal narratives and then add detailed drawings to match their ideas. One special moment was when a student who usually struggles with writing proudly shared a fully illustrated story with the class—the pictures helped them confidently express ideas they previously found difficult to put into words.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled. Their excitement was immediate, and they couldn't wait to start creating. The addition of art has made writing more engaging for everyone, especially for students who benefit from visual expression. I've noticed an increase in effort, creativity, and confidence, as students are eager to complete their writing so they can illustrate it. It has truly helped them take ownership of their work and feel proud of what they create.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue building on this momentum by working on a class book project, where each student will write and illustrate their own page to contribute to a published collection. We are also focusing on adding more detail to both writing and illustrations, helping students grow as storytellers and artists. Your support has given my students the tools to express themselves in new and powerful ways, and we are so grateful for the impact you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770393727401,"projectUrl":"project/using-art-to-enhance-literacy/9797258/","projectTitle":"Using Art to Enhance Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213522"},{"teacherId":10213522,"projectId":9638174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, we were able to add prizes and fidgets, like pop-its, to strengthen our positive behavior system. My students use these items as part of a token economy, where they earn points for making good choices, following directions, and showing kindness. One special moment that stood out was watching a student who often struggled with impulsive behavior stay focused and work hard to earn enough points for a reward—they were so proud of themselves!\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new prizes and fidgets, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to participate and quickly understood how their positive choices could lead to earning rewards. These materials have made a big difference in both engagement and behavior. Students are more motivated, attentive, and thoughtful about their actions. The fidgets, in particular, have helped them stay calm and focused during lessons, which has improved our overall classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we will continue building on this success by using the token economy to encourage responsibility and self-control. As we move forward, students will set goals, track their progress, and celebrate their achievements with earned rewards. These tools are helping my five-year-old learners develop important habits and become more responsible, confident students. Your generosity has truly made a lasting and meaningful impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757960710907,"projectUrl":"project/great-behavior-wins/9638174/","projectTitle":"Great Behavior Wins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213522"},{"teacherId":10204171,"projectId":10169004,"letterContent":"The students love sitting in the front of the class when I use Powerpoints and play videos. I found a couple benches at yards sales, but they went bonkers when they saw the bean bag chairs!! They have been such a hit, I have to pull names for who sits in them each day. These chairs encourage them to sit near the front which in turn provides better focus, fewer distractions as well as improved listening and understanding. I can already witnessing more participation in class discussions as a result. \r\n\r\nWhen I taught human body organs earlier this year, the students loved my life sized model with removable organs. I would allow them to take turns but it wasn't same excitement I witnessed this week during review time. Now, thanks to you, every table has a mini human body torso with removable organs. Turning learning from a book into something they can touch is magical! Removing and replacing organs is helping to identify what each organ is and it's placement in the body. I find it also encourages curiousity because it has some organs that are not part of our benchmark and has deepened their understanding. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic body is fun because it allows students to flip from skeletal to muscular side which again, helps to make connections they may not otherwise understand. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to make science fun!","fullyFundedDate":1776442466026,"projectUrl":"project/get-comfy-learn-about-organs/10169004/","projectTitle":"Get Comfy & Learn About Organs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eisenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10204171_orig.jpg?crop=919,919,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757378465227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10204171"},{"teacherId":10204171,"projectId":9933739,"letterContent":"I am a new 5th grade science teacher and truly believe learning should be fun and interactive. The donations I received allowed me to provide hands on activities to give them a better understanding of how things work and why. Of course, they learn when things do not work too...my favorite part of science! \r\nThe snap circuits, power tiles, alligator clips, energy stick, plasma globe and batteries were all part of our Electricity benchmark. These items gave them multiple ways to investigate. They learned that the way the battery is connected matters, and sometimes the battery was not strong enough and we had to use multiple or stronger batteries. My human conductors passed electricity with the Steve Spangler energy stick and witnessed the power of static electricity with the plasma globe. \r\nUsing the film canisters and Alka Seltzer packets to create rockets were perfect for understanding Einstein's 3 Law of Motion. Definitely the kids favorite this year! \r\nI filled the water cycle kit with water and added ice cubes (condensation) under the clouds, then hung a heat lamp (heat from sun) above it. The kids got really excited when condensation \"rained\". \r\nSome items arrived after the unit was taught so I do not have pics. Please know that you have made a big difference in these kids lives. I am told often that science is their favorite class...even from those that claimed to hate science when they started school. Your donation has been a huge blessing to me and my 68 students!!","fullyFundedDate":1765226410264,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-science-to-life/9933739/","projectTitle":"Bringing Science to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eisenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10204171_orig.jpg?crop=919,919,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757378465227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10204171"},{"teacherId":10184234,"projectId":9615306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my classroom! My students and Nature Club were so excited to see the watering cans! We use them daily in our \"Kinder\" garden and learn about plants and insects too! we used the rocks with our 4th and 2nd grade buddies to help beautify our school grounds. You can see how useful the LCD writing tablets are... we practice writing sight words, sounding out CVC words and we do math addition/subtraction as well! Thank you so much for making such a great impact on these students!!","fullyFundedDate":1755441582832,"projectUrl":"project/joy-and-time-in-our-kinder-garden/9615306/","projectTitle":"Joy and Time in our \"Kinder\" Garden!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Broven-Buonocore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10184234_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787505724616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10184234"},{"teacherId":10189881,"projectId":9624841,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donated arts supplies that have been used in our Art Club this year. The arts supplies have had a powerful impact on the students in the art club by allowing creativity to thrive beyond the regular classroom. With consistent access to quality materials, the students have been able to experiment with new techniques, take creative risks, and develop their artistic skills without worrying about limited supplies. These supplies help create a welcoming, collaborative space where students feel encouraged to express their identities, build confidence, and connect with peers who share similar interests. For many students, the art club becomes a vital outlet for self-expression and stress relief, and the donated materials made it possible for that supportive, inspiring environment to exist and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1755879963008,"projectUrl":"project/crafted-minds/9624841/","projectTitle":"Crafted Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheltra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189881"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94689","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":676,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":29,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":66,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.8,"schoolId":94689,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Veterans Memorial Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Veterans Memorial Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/veterans-memorial-elementary-school/94689"}