{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alexander Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10519070,"projectId":10308322,"letterContent":"*The Bezo Family Foundation, Carmela PIzzichetti, Christopher Juetten, Dolly Foster, Kathleen Wahl, Patricia Hayden, and 3 anonymous donors,\r\n\r\nThe Project of Helping Students at AE Reset, Refocus, and Thrive has just begun! Your amazing sponsorship of this project allowed our teachers to create their own calm down toolboxes for their classrooms during one of our pre-planning meetings. The teachers were so excited to select items from the \"assembly line\" of tools based on their personal preferences while perusing the tools. Our teachers' excitement about these calm down tools and toolboxes radiated on their faces, in their voices and conversation with each other, and especially in their eagerness to build their toolboxes!! They wanted to build them on the first day when we merely mentioned the project! It was a joy watching one teacher take her toolbox to her table and immediately begin putting the batteries in her breathing lamp! This excitement will be contagious as our students begin to learn how to use the tools very soon! Our goal as a student services team is to begin \"teaching\" our students how to use each tool on our morning show next week! As they are introduced to each tool, they will be able to practice using the tangible tools YOU bought for us, yet in their very own classrooms! We have over 550 students this school year, so the impact of this project and your generous contributions will be tremendous! \r\nWe are so grateful for your open hearts and generosity in helping us with this project! At AE we will reset, refocus, and thrive like never before because of your kindness! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1780600513214,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-at-ae-reset-refocus-a/10308322/","projectTitle":"Helping Students at AE Reset, Refocus, and Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Messina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10519070"},{"teacherId":896215,"projectId":10102719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"When Creativity Glows, Confidence Grows.\" Because of your generosity, our students were able to use glow-in-the-dark paint, glow paper, and other specialty materials to create an immersive glow art room. They designed unique works of art and proudly displayed them in a walk-through museum that allowed classmates, staff, and visitors to experience their creativity in a whole new way. This project encouraged students to collaborate, think creatively, and take pride in their work while creating an unforgettable classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThe excitement began the moment the materials arrived. Students eagerly explored the new supplies and couldn't wait to see how their artwork would glow under the black lights. When the room lights went off and their creations came to life, their faces lit up with excitement and amazement. Many students who are typically reserved became eager to share their artwork and explain their creative choices. Seeing their confidence grow as they proudly showcased their work was one of the most rewarding parts of the project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will continue using these materials for future art projects and collaborative displays throughout the school year. We look forward to creating new themed exhibits that encourage imagination, creativity, and self-expression while giving students additional opportunities to share their talents with our school community. Thank you for making this memorable experience possible and for helping our students discover the joy of creating with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1772992039169,"projectUrl":"project/when-creativity-glows-confidence-grows/10102719/","projectTitle":"When Creativity Glows, Confidence Grows","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp896215_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533585090906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-gonzalez-art"},{"teacherId":1041404,"projectId":9989720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my DonorsChoose project. Your support has provided my students with engaging classroom supplies that will make learning more meaningful, interactive, and fun. From washable markers, colored pencils, graph paper, and binders that support daily academic work to Rubik's Cubes, fidget toys, puzzle snakes, stretchy sensory toys, and tiny resin animals that encourage problem-solving, creativity, and focus, every item will have a positive impact in our classroom. The sports balls, bubbles, glow glasses, and Dum Dum lollipops will also help celebrate student achievements, build classroom community, and create memorable learning experiences throughout the year.\r\n\r\nAs a second-grade teacher, I strive to create a classroom where every child feels excited to learn and supported in reaching their full potential. Many of my students benefit from hands-on materials and sensory tools that help them stay engaged and focused during lessons. The academic supplies will allow them to express their creativity, strengthen essential skills, and complete projects with confidence, while the sensory items and incentives will help foster a positive, encouraging learning environment where every success is celebrated.\r\n\r\nYour generosity extends far beyond the materials themselves—it sends a powerful message to my students that there are people in our community who believe in them and care about their education. Thank you, General Motors, for investing in my students' growth, confidence, and future. Your kindness will be felt every day in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your support","fullyFundedDate":1777985295126,"projectUrl":"project/restock-and-rewards/9989720/","projectTitle":"Restock and Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cantero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1041404_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723732766139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cantero"},{"teacherId":3729716,"projectId":10177311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the contribution to my classroom. It has made all the difference in end-of-the-year Science Lessons being able to have water heated to a proper temperature to have students be able to see the red line shoot up with hot water or dramatically. Decrease when place in ice water. Without the microwave, we were using room temperature water and it was not as big of a difference. This may seem like something small to you, but it was a great impact for many students and students to come.","fullyFundedDate":1776122824028,"projectUrl":"project/heat-it-up/10177311/","projectTitle":"Heat It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3729716_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x403,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715780059669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3729716"},{"teacherId":3729716,"projectId":10084582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness! This has grown our robotics club and allowed more groups to be made. These lessons in the club encourage STEM, engineering, problem solving, and pure fun. This wouldn't have been possible without you. The best part is these Legos will reach hundreds of kids for years to come. \r\nThese children look forward to using these kits all year and are so grateful when we receive new supplies. Their smiles were unforgettable. Thank you again more than you will know.","fullyFundedDate":1776115096287,"projectUrl":"project/lets-go-legos/10084582/","projectTitle":"Let's Go LEGOs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3729716_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x403,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715780059669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3729716"},{"teacherId":10074370,"projectId":9454048,"letterContent":"Our classroom book club has already made such a positive impact on my students. The donated books have helped create excitement around reading and have encouraged students to have meaningful discussions with one another about characters, themes, and important events in the stories. Many of my students are becoming more confident readers because they are able to connect with books that are engaging and age-appropriate for them.\r\n\r\nAs a 4th grade teacher, it is incredibly rewarding to see students genuinely excited to read and participate in book discussions. Your generosity is helping build not only reading skills, but also a love of literature and collaboration in our classroom community. Thank you for supporting my students and helping provide them with experiences that will stay with them long after this school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1758813982737,"projectUrl":"project/book-club-for-fourth-grade-/9454048/","projectTitle":"Book Club for Fourth Grade 📚","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10074370"},{"teacherId":3054889,"projectId":9034973,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous gift code donations, we were able to make our classroom project come to life. Because of you, our 2nd grade students now have the tools and organization systems they need to thrive each day.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I classroom, we work hard to ensure every child has equitable access to materials that support learning, health, and success. The plastic 3 drawer storage organizers are helping us keep notebooks and supplies organized as students transition between subjects. The chair pockets allow students to keep important tools close by, reducing distractions and helping them stay focused and prepared.\r\n\r\nThe LCD writing tablets have been a wonderful addition for whole-class learning. Students can actively participate, practice skills, and show their thinking in a way that is engaging. These tools support a wide range of learning styles and abilities, making instruction more inclusive for all of my learners.\r\n\r\nYour support of basic yet essential supplies, from pencils and tissues to binder clips, ensures that no student goes without what they need. And the new vacuum has helped us maintain a clean, healthy classroom environment, especially with our new flooring.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity sends a powerful message to my students that they are valued, supported, and worthy of a well equipped learning space. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where every child can feel prepared, included, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1736339160967,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-diversity-in-second-grade/9034973/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Diversity in Second Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3054889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485964915409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrtrujillo"},{"teacherId":3054889,"projectId":8889476,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us complete our classroom iPad set. Because of your generosity, every student in our room has access to their own device, ensuring equal opportunities for learning, creativity, and growth.\r\n\r\nLast school year brought unexpected challenges for our students. After two hurricanes impacted our area, especially Hurricane Milton, many of our families experienced flooding, extended power outages, and significant disruptions to daily life. Our students missed 10 days of school, and one of our newest students joined us after being forced to relocate due to storm damage.\r\n\r\nHaving a complete set of iPads brought a sense of stability and normalcy back into our classroom. With every student able to use their own device, we all fully engaged in interactive lessons, build digital literacy skills, conduct research, participate in virtual learning opportunities, and created meaningful projects without anyone feeling left out. For our new student especially, having the same tools as his classmates has helped him transition more smoothly and feel like a valued member of our community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done more than provide technology - it has restored routine, equity, and opportunity during a time when our students truly needed it most. Thank you for investing in their education and helping us move forward stronger together.","fullyFundedDate":1734703724264,"projectUrl":"project/milton-will-not-stop-our-learners/8889476/","projectTitle":"Milton Will Not Stop Our Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3054889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485964915409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrtrujillo"},{"teacherId":3054889,"projectId":9873958,"letterContent":"Dr. Ward, thank you so much for helping fund our classroom treasure chest rewards. Because of your continued generosity, our students now have meaningful incentives that not only celebrate their hard work, but also support their emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThe sensory toys you helped provide, such as squishy balls, fidget spinners, textured putty, and pop-its, do far more than bring smiles. They allow students to release energy, reduce stress, and refocus in healthy, productive ways. These tools are especially helpful during transitions or after challenging tasks, giving students a positive outlet to self-regulate and manage their emotions.\r\n\r\nRewards play an important role in building motivation and confidence. When students see their effort and positive choices recognized, they are more likely to stay engaged and strive to meet expectations. Our treasure chest has already helped create a classroom environment where students feel valued, encouraged, and proud of their growth.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made learning both productive and enjoyable for our children once again. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the daily success of our students. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1767208423946,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-chest-rewards/9873958/","projectTitle":"Treasure Chest Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3054889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485964915409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrtrujillo"},{"teacherId":3054889,"projectId":9895898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping fund our portable PA system and umbrellas for student dismissal. Because of you, our students are safer, drier, and more organized during our Florida frequent afternoon rain showers.\r\n\r\nDismissal is one of the busiest times of our school day. With the addition of sturdy umbrellas, our students and staff can stay protected from the rain and move calmly without rushing. The portable PA system has allowed us to communicate clearly outdoors, calling student names when their parents are here to pick them up, giving directions, sharing safety instructions, and quickly addressing any changes when weather conditions shift.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps make a safe, smooth, and orderly dismissal process for every child in our care. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and continued commitment to me, our students, and our school. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764790045789,"projectUrl":"project/rain-safety-portable-pa-umbrellas-for/9895898/","projectTitle":"Rain Safety: Portable PA & Umbrellas for Secure Dismissal","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3054889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485964915409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrtrujillo"},{"teacherId":3729716,"projectId":9822957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies for our classroom. Without your help, my students wouldn't have had basic materials for their projects, lessons every day, and access to materials that other classrooms have every day. This has truly made a greater impact in our everyday classroom. We had great options for our STEM fair projects and upcoming lessons on life science! The root viewer specifically was a great addition to our classroom because we are learning about roots and they can really see the depth that they go to without pulling up a plant. They have also been able to see how quickly and how deep they grow. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1762297497147,"projectUrl":"project/super-supplies/9822957/","projectTitle":"Super Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3729716_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x403,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715780059669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3729716"},{"teacherId":8797754,"projectId":9514473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for transforming our classroom! The rocking chair with its cozy pillow has become our \"Author's Chair,\" where students proudly share their writing. The floor mat, pencil holders, file box, and treasure box have helped us create an organized and welcoming space that my first graders absolutely love.\r\nThe moment students walked in and saw the rocking chair and treasure box, their faces lit up. One student whispered, \"This feels like a real reading corner!\" It was pure excitement and joy.\r\nWe're currently working on building strong reading and writing habits, and these resources help us stay organized, comfortable, and motivated. The three‑tray chart and printer ink have already made our daily routines smoother and more efficient.\r\nThank you for bringing comfort, structure, and joy into our classroom. Your kindness makes a real difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764624482582,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner/9514473/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hussein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8797754_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x45,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753832588393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8797754"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46289","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":552,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.0,"schoolId":46289,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alexander Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alexander Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/hillsborough-county-public-school-district/alexander-elementary-school/46289"}