{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"McDonald Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":67.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":610164,"projectId":10102725,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my project, Books at Home = Stronger Readers at School. Because of your contribution, we were able to bring our vision of strengthening literacy beyond the classroom to life in a meaningful and lasting way.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students took on the role of literacy ambassadors, actively preparing for our Guiding Parent Success family literacy session. They created invitations, helped decorate the event space, and assembled take-home reading kits for families. One of the most impactful parts of this experience was watching students write personal notes and reading tips to include with each book. They took great pride in encouraging families to read together and sharing why reading matters to them.\r\n\r\nYour support allowed us to provide high-interest books in both English and Spanish to our families—many of whom have limited access to books at home. This was a critical component of our initiative. Families didn't just leave the event with strategies; they left with the tools needed to immediately begin building reading routines at home. Providing books in families' home languages helped ensure that every family felt included, valued, and empowered to participate.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation goes far beyond the event itself. You helped foster stronger connections between school and home, increased student confidence and leadership, and most importantly, sparked a love of reading in our community. Students were able to see firsthand that their efforts can make a difference, and families now have resources that will continue to support literacy growth.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and belief in our students and their potential. Thank you for helping us put books into homes and inspire a culture of reading that will benefit our community for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1772574976379,"projectUrl":"project/books-at-home-stronger-readers-at-scho/10102725/","projectTitle":"Books at Home = Stronger Readers at School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp610164_orig.jpg?crop=1257,1257,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693507273922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslaycock"},{"teacherId":9078032,"projectId":10090721,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to this project. The funding of this project has allowed for other students in our school community to come shop our class grocery store for snacks. They are able to pick 2-3 items and take them home with them. Students in my class have learned the importance of helping others in their community. They have helped feed hungry bellies. They have been able to guide others as they shop for snacks. When the students first saw the items arriving and the unboxing of them they were super excited. They were eager to find out why we got all the new snacks. I plan to allow others to continue to shop our free food store.","fullyFundedDate":1775066301526,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-their-school-community/10090721/","projectTitle":"Feeding Their School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9078032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746240451526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9078032"},{"teacherId":153329,"projectId":10026629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Spread Kindness\" project. The students have been so excited to come in and decorate their rocks of a morning, and they have been discussing how they will hide them for people to find. The excitement they are sharing with one another gives a glimpse as to how the recipients will feel when they find one of the special rocks.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the rocks, they have been planting seeds themselves to create a butterfly garden in order to help the bees and butterflies. They also get excited to hear the compliments from our food pantry recipients on the beauty of the gardens and how that makes them feel.\r\n\r\nStudents, teachers, and parents have also been the recipients of the seed packets and seed papers as we spread kindness, and the hope is that they will use the opportunity to create beauty to share in their personal gardens.","fullyFundedDate":1773425010321,"projectUrl":"project/spread-kindness/10026629/","projectTitle":"Spread Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rahilly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/153329"},{"teacherId":153329,"projectId":9985569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my \"Lunar New Year\" project. The students have been so excited researching the year they were born and discovering what the animal was for that year. \r\n\r\nIn science, we are learning about the moon, and the book, \"Lunar Phases on Chinese New Year?\" was a perfect addition to our collection of books. The students enjoyed making their flower vases with the Chinese paper, and they were excited to receive fortune cookies, coins, and candy in their red envelopes. The students have loved all of our new books, and they have definitely helped all of us learn more about this holiday.","fullyFundedDate":1767956269856,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year/9985569/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rahilly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/153329"},{"teacherId":2409296,"projectId":9255028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. With your help my students were able to make food packs for many of the students in our school community. The excitement and joy of watching young people help others was such a blessing to witness and experience. Not only that but listening to the stories of the students who are able to help and how they felt like they were making a impact on not just their community but on their fellow peers as well because they now wanted to give back. Again thank you for giving us this opportunity to spread love in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1744591268184,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-the-community/9255028/","projectTitle":"Feeding the Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wiggins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2409296_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657673815905","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2409296"},{"teacherId":9078032,"projectId":9593842,"letterContent":"Having a cordless vacuum in our classroom has made a big difference in keeping a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment. It's easily accessible to all of the room. It is very lightweight and portable; it allows for quick cleanups throughout the day. This helps reduce mess allowing us to keep a healthier classroom environment. \r\n\r\nThe cordless design also means there are no cords to trip over or coming unplugged, not reaching all of the room, which makes it safer for both children and teachers. It can be used efficiently between activities without needing to rearrange the room or plug into outlets, saving valuable instructional time.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, using the vacuum can foster responsibility; children enjoy helping to tidy up and take pride in keeping their classroom clean. This small tool supports a positive classroom culture centered on care, independence, and respect for shared spaces.","fullyFundedDate":1762267717444,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-up-responsibly/9593842/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Up Responsibly","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9078032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746240451526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9078032"},{"teacherId":153329,"projectId":9828372,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my \"Prizes for Incentives\" project. When the winners for the week were announced on Friday, I heard multiple comments about how many prizes they had to choose from, how cool the prizes were, and how they were going to try and win again next week.\r\n \r\nThank you so much for choosing to support my students. With your help, I know I can get them excited about reading, math, and science with our weekly science words, math problems related to our adopted cow, and reading challenges. You have made my job easier now that they have a variety of prizes from which to choose.","fullyFundedDate":1762402499359,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-incentives/9828372/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rahilly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/153329"},{"teacherId":153329,"projectId":9546835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my \"Robot Rescue\" project. My students love the robots, but unfortunately, they do require multiple batteries to keep them up and running. With the price of good batteries, I am thankful to you for choosing to help with this project.\r\n\r\nIn addition, I am thankful for the paper shredder. Some of the robots come with accessories to give them a personal touch, but not all of them do. That gave me an idea that we could recycle shredded documents and decorate the robots with the strips of paper or create obstacles for them to go around. This was great for students to release their creativity side.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755734138130,"projectUrl":"project/robot-rescue/9546835/","projectTitle":"Robot Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rahilly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/153329"},{"teacherId":9078032,"projectId":9317256,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to help feed hungry bellies! As the snacks came in, students were so excited to see some of their favorite snacks. We had a class meeting on the reason for all the new snacks. Students now know that they can come to me when hungry and get fed to have a full belly. Having a full belly allows students to have the best learning opportunity. \r\nAnother way we use the snacks is for tardy students. After a certain time, tardy students can no longer receive breakfast from the lunchroom. Having snacks in the classroom allows them to come to class and receive something to eat even though they were tardy. After they eat, they are ready to engage and learn. Some students may also have food insecurity at home. If i am aware of these students have the opportunity to take a snack home with them to enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1746787123833,"projectUrl":"project/help-feed-hungry-bellies/9317256/","projectTitle":"Help Feed Hungry Bellies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9078032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746240451526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9078032"},{"teacherId":9078032,"projectId":9313916,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my Let's get seated project. Flexible seating is very beneficial for kindergarten learners. It allows students to move easily. Students are given the opportunity to change and pick their preferred seating often. Flexible seating allows for individual needs to be met. Not all kids are comfortable sitting in a regular chair. In my classroom I have wobble cushions, chairs, stools, ball chairs, a desk chair, and floor seats. This allows each child to sit comfortably in the style they like. I also have some regular height tables, high tables and low tables. My goal is to make all students as comfortable as possible to allow for the most learning. \r\n\r\nMy students loved seeing they have a choice of seating. Several students thought they wanted a typical chair and have requested to switch it out for some form of flexible seating. The ball chairs allow student to be seated but bounce while working. The wobble cushions allow students to wiggle and wobble while learning. The floor chair allows the student to sit on floor in chair at their own comfort. The desk chair is used for writers sharing chare. We love all of our seats!","fullyFundedDate":1746787166452,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-seated/9313916/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Seated!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9078032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746240451526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9078032"},{"teacherId":9078032,"projectId":9283438,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my fishing for fun project. Having a fish tank with a filter in the class allows for a soothing sound. I have placed my active/worried students by the tank. They observe the fish and listen to the sound while working and are more successful in their work. As students enter the classroom and complete their morning routine they are allowed to observe the fish. We love having fish in our classroom. \r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the fish tank for the first time, they were full of excitement and smiles. Children observe the fish to learn about sea life. This allows them to learn hands on about animal habitats, animal body coverings, and how fish move. The student of the day gets the opportunity to learn responsibility by feeding the fish and making sure the tank is all clean. This opportunity helps students stay accountable for our classroom fish. We have 2 fish and I snail in the tank.","fullyFundedDate":1746238858518,"projectUrl":"project/fishing-for-fun/9283438/","projectTitle":"Fishing for Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9078032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746240451526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9078032"},{"teacherId":9464637,"projectId":9269752,"letterContent":"THANK YOU for your donation! It means the world to my students and to me! This project is going to make my students end of year gift amazing! As teachers we financially support our classroom all the way until the last day of the school year! \r\n\r\nWith this project being funded it means that I can provide my students with an AMAZING gift to end the school year! This project will take the stress off me especially since the end of the school year can be a stressful times. I will not have to worry to much about my students end of year gift!","fullyFundedDate":1746786173468,"projectUrl":"project/summer-here-we-come/9269752/","projectTitle":"Summer, Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arellano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9464637_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724886009283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9464637"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42168","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":526,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":32.4,"schoolId":42168,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McDonald Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McDonald Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/hillsborough-county-public-school-district/mcdonald-elementary-school/42168"}