{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Loretto Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5196512,"projectId":9792822,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, The Germ Detectives: A Hands-On Epidemiology Adventure! Because of you, my gifted students had the opportunity to explore how germs spread, conduct real experiments with Glo Germ powder and agar plates, and analyze data like true epidemiologists.\r\nYour contribution helped us turn curiosity into discovery and empowered my students to understand the science behind public health in a fun, interactive way. These experiences sparked critical thinking and inspired future scientists and problem-solvers.\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our mission to make learning engaging and meaningful. I can't wait to share updates and photos of our Germ Detectives in action!","fullyFundedDate":1760013648825,"projectUrl":"project/the-germ-detectives-a-hands-on-epidemio/9792822/","projectTitle":"The Germ Detectives: A Hands-On Epidemiology Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Niebauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5196512_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699452190547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/niebauer"},{"teacherId":9933767,"projectId":9803156,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have engaging, high-quality games they can actually use and enjoy. We are using these materials during therapy sessions to practice language, social communication, and problem-solving skills through interactive play. One of the most meaningful changes I've seen is increased motivation! My students are more willing to participate and work toward their goals because the activities feel fun and engaging, not repetitive or frustrating like the broken games we previously had.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, my students were genuinely shocked and excited. Several of them said it felt like \"Christmas came early,\" and their excitement carried right into our sessions. Seeing their joy and curiosity reminded me how powerful the right tools can be in creating a positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of how successful this project has been, my students and I worked together to design our next classroom project. Our next step is creating a system to categorize and organize materials, which will directly support executive functioning skills such as sorting, planning, and independence. If you're interested, we would love for you to check out this new project or share it with a friend. Your support continues to make a powerful difference in our learning space, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760385870609,"projectUrl":"project/new-board-games-no-more-im-bored/9803156/","projectTitle":"New Board Games, No More “I’m Bored!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9933767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767888230923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farinella"},{"teacherId":8787101,"projectId":9647978,"letterContent":"After taking notes on Canva from Gale in Context and Online World Book Encyclopedia from the Jacksonville Public Library, students create an example of each of the 6 simple machines with basic school materials. So, being able to see how each one works in real life helps students understand the properties of each one.\r\n\r\nThese large, interactive, machines are easy to build and manipulate for a much clearer explanation of what they are and how they make our lives easier.\r\n\r\nYour generous contribution to this project made reading and understanding come to life. Every time the students see a new one built, they are ready to learn about the next simple machine.","fullyFundedDate":1758940547936,"projectUrl":"project/6-simple-machines/9647978/","projectTitle":"6 Simple Machines","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8787101_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y899&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757288837071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8787101"},{"teacherId":8787101,"projectId":9647907,"letterContent":"When I showed the students the books they would each get after creating their own story, they got so excited! Some students explained they have already been writing a story, currently writing a story, and a few had questions asking if they could write about anything and include pictures by drawing on the white pages.\r\n\r\nAs I watched their curiosity develop, I explained how we would start this project by going through some steps just like author's of books we've read have done. I read a short story that grabbed their attention. I asked them about the setting of the story and how they knew without the author stating it. We also discussed the characters and plot.\r\n\r\nNext, I passed out graphic organizers for students to start getting their thoughts on paper. Some students have already started writing out their story on paper and will be ready for the book very soon.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to read all of the stories they will write and see all of their finished products! It is because of your generous donation we are able to complete a project as this, which may just be the step some students need to become a published author one day.","fullyFundedDate":1758847731111,"projectUrl":"project/author-and-illustrator/9647907/","projectTitle":"Author and Illustrator","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8787101_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y899&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757288837071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8787101"},{"teacherId":5196512,"projectId":9794092,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support through The Allstate Foundation, my students were able to experience the true meaning of compassion in action. This project went far beyond assembling blessing bags. It gave them the opportunity to see firsthand how kindness can make a difference. As they sorted donated items and packed blankets, hats, gloves, and socks, they reflected on the importance of helping others, especially those facing hardship. The excitement and care they put into every bag showed how deeply they understood the impact of their efforts.\r\nThe most powerful moment came when we delivered the bags downtown on the coldest day of the year. We met members of the homeless community, shared smiles, and witnessed gratitude in its purest form. We were humbled and appreciated being part of something that truly mattered. This experience taught my students empathy, teamwork, and the value of giving without expecting anything in return. Your support didn't just provide warmth and comfort; rather, it inspired a lifelong lesson in compassion that my students will carry forward.","fullyFundedDate":1761754141871,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-action-winter-care-kits-f/9794092/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Action: Winter Care Kits for Our Neighbors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Niebauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5196512_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699452190547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/niebauer"},{"teacherId":5185752,"projectId":9802532,"letterContent":"The light fixture covers and stools were opened immediately and put straight to use in our classroom! \r\n\r\nThe students were SO excited to see the beautiful colored stools. Not to just see them but get to use them for every day use! \r\n\r\nNormally students are having to bring the chairs from their desks to either of the work tables with the teachers. We move around so much that chairs were getting forgotten and was just a hassle to continually move them. But these new stools stay at both of our work tables for the students and they can choose their favorite color to sit on. \r\n\r\nThe light covers have lessened the fluorescent glow in our room and makes the light noise a lot more quiet. Where students and adults in the room are not as over stimulated due to the covers. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the stools and light fixture covers as a nice upgrade to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760455356266,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-toucans/9802532/","projectTitle":"Comfy Toucans","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5185752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518743923541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/itomlinson"},{"teacherId":8453704,"projectId":9661376,"letterContent":"On behalf of Loretto Elementary School Garden Club, we would like to express our gratitude for your generous donation of hoses. Your support will make a difference in our ability to care for our garden in Florida.\r\n\r\nOur students now have the proper tools to water plants efficiently and consistently. Last year we lost our strawberry plants due to lack of water. This year the strawberry plants we planted are thriving thanks to the water hoses. We are able to leave them running to provide plenty of water in Florida heat. Students are disappointed when their plants do not thrive due to lack of water. \r\n\r\nGarden Club allows our students to have hands-on experiences to learn about the growing process and plant care. In addition, they learn about the water shed, bees, other insects, and much more. Best of all, we have a salad at the end of the school year with the plants and vegetables from the garden they grew. \r\n\r\nStudents are made aware of the benefits of organic planting as well as environmental issues. Hopefully, Garden Club will inspire a future in agriculture for some of our students. \r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting school experiences that will provide students with garden growing skills and knowledge. We truly appreciate our donors for their contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1757611188643,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-to-educate-sprinklers-for-buddi/9661376/","projectTitle":"Hydrate to Educate: Sprinklers for Budding Gardeners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitakerl1"},{"teacherId":5185752,"projectId":9698288,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to our classroom! These tablets have saved us on a multitude of levels. 1. When our inclusion students come in, it allows them to access scratch jr., teach your monster, and novel effect in the class for their use. 2. We have been having issues getting apps like scratch Jr. and Minecraft education on come of the district computers, so, students are still able to access those programs during resource and Minecraft ambassador club. 3. They have saved me at dismissal when my computer dies and I need to access our dismissal\r\nProgram to assist with end of the day dismissal. \r\n\r\nThis project has been an incredible aide in our classroom\r\nProviding access to everyone, even students beyond our 4 walls!","fullyFundedDate":1757609726823,"projectUrl":"project/toucans-for-tablets/9698288/","projectTitle":"Toucans for Tablets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5185752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518743923541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/itomlinson"},{"teacherId":6481425,"projectId":9789139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom project! I am truly overwhelmed with gratitude, and I want to take a moment to share just how much your kindness means to both me and my students. When I submitted this project, I hoped that someone out there would see the value in what we were trying to accomplish. Thanks to you, that hope became a reality, and our classroom now has an HP Smart-Tank printer that will greatly enhance the learning experience for every child who walks through our door.\r\n\r\nYour donation is so much more than just a piece of technology—it represents opportunity, access, and encouragement. In an elementary classroom, we constantly look for ways to make learning more engaging and more accessible for all students, and this printer allows us to bring those ideas to life. Whether we're printing hands-on activities, student workbooks, reading passages, STEM project materials, or full-color visuals to strengthen comprehension, the resources we can now provide will truly support students across different learning styles. Many of my students thrive when they have materials they can touch, annotate, and personalize, and your contribution ensures that these opportunities are available consistently and with high quality.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and every student who will benefit from your generosity this year and in years to come, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your gift will make a lasting difference, and we are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1760637575404,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-with-printed-tools-f/9789139/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds with Printed Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6481425"},{"teacherId":9161340,"projectId":9488137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students and me. I was able to get a very large rug, a vacuum and snacks. The kids love the shaggy rug. The texture makes them all so happy. We use it for whole group time, free reading time and to chill out when they are waiting for dismissal. They love to take turns vacuuming the rug and the rest of the room. I have to set a timer so they all can have a turn. The snacks were enjoyed while waiting for dismissal. \r\nThese donations helped me make my classroom a comfortable place to foster learning and togetherness. It helps my personal budget to not have to purchase them myself.","fullyFundedDate":1758815608513,"projectUrl":"project/class-rug/9488137/","projectTitle":"Class Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heldenbrand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9161340_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691709236677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9161340"},{"teacherId":9358850,"projectId":9823502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support through Donors Choose! Your donation has made a difference in our classroom. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to materials that create a more pleasant, organized and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nItems like crayons, art trays, stools, flashlights, and privacy shields have transformed out classroom into a space where students can focus, collaborate and express their creativity. \r\n\r\nThese resources encourage responsibility, independence and joy in learning each day.\r\nYour contribution has not only provided supplies, but has inspired my students to take pride in their classroom and learning experiences. I am so grateful for your generosity and belief in our work.","fullyFundedDate":1760624651266,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-create-a-pleasant-and-organized/9823502/","projectTitle":"Help Me Create a Pleasant and Organized Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9358850_orig.jpg?crop=928,928,x50,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708273379857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9358850"},{"teacherId":9933767,"projectId":9678192,"letterContent":"My students have been loving all of the new fun and exciting therapy materials. The dental set has really come in handy for teaching students about their articulators, or parts of their mouth that help them make their sounds correctly. They have also really loved the vending machine. They are motivated to do just anything just for a turn to play with it. The vending machine is also great for identifying, labeling, describing, and sorting items. The numerous board games also had a huge impact. The students were excited to try different games and have in-tact game pieces and cards to use. Thank you again for making our year a more successful one.","fullyFundedDate":1758815608750,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-new-therapy-supplies-to-promote/9678192/","projectTitle":"Exciting new therapy supplies to promote communication!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9933767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767888230923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farinella"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46132","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1039,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.5,"schoolId":46132,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Loretto Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Loretto Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/duval-county-public-schools/loretto-elementary-school/46132"}