{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mort Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":810518,"projectId":10390525,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to our generous Donors Choose supporters for making this project possible! Your donations provided graduation caps, gowns, and stoles for our Kindergarten Special Needs students, bubbles for all of our graduating Pre-K and Kindergarten ESE students, and chewelry sensory necklaces to support students throughout the school day. When my students first saw the graduation materials, their excitement was absolutely priceless! For our students with special needs, reaching this milestone is a tremendous accomplishment, and having their own cap, gown, and stole allows them to celebrate and feel just as special and included as every other graduating student.\r\n\r\nThe bubbles have added an extra layer of joy to our graduation celebrations. Our students will be able to enjoy bubbles together as we celebrate all they have learned and accomplished this year. The chewelry sensory necklaces are also making a meaningful difference by giving students who need oral sensory input a safe and appropriate tool to help them stay regulated and focused during learning activities. These resources allow us to celebrate our students while also meeting their individual sensory needs.\r\n\r\n Our next steps are to continue preparing our students for this important transition while celebrating their growth and independence. Thank you for helping make these special memories possible and for giving our students the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with pride. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787196071445,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-every-success/10390525/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Every Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/810518"},{"teacherId":810518,"projectId":10189925,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to our generous donors for supporting my Outdoor Fun project! Your kindness provided my students with Comet Balls and Giant Blocks, giving them new and exciting opportunities to learn and play outside. For my young learners, outdoor play is so much more than just having fun—it is an important part of developing gross motor skills, coordination, balance, communication, cooperation, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe Comet Balls encourage my students to practice throwing, catching, tracking, and taking turns, while the Giant Blocks allow them to build, create, problem-solve, and work together. These materials have added variety and excitement to our outdoor learning experiences and give my students opportunities to explore through hands-on play. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where learning continues beyond the walls. Your generosity is helping my students play, discover, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1779413013248,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun-for-everyone/10189925/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Fun for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/810518"},{"teacherId":810518,"projectId":10509394,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported my DonorsChoose project! Your generosity provided my classroom with much-needed ink to print colorful visuals and learning materials for my ESE and ESOL students. These visuals help make learning more accessible, engaging, and understandable for students who benefit from additional visual supports. Something as simple as having a picture, symbol, or visual reminder can make a tremendous difference in helping my students communicate, participate, and feel successful in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support also provided Goldfish and Welch's snacks for our daily snack time, giving my students a consistent and enjoyable part of their school day. In addition, the Purell will help us keep our classroom and toys clean and sanitized, creating a healthier environment for everyone. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me provide them with the resources, care, and support they need to learn and thrive. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787140729163,"projectUrl":"project/the-bare-necessities/10509394/","projectTitle":"The Bare Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/810518"},{"teacherId":4842951,"projectId":9986351,"letterContent":"It was so exciting to get boxes in our room. We all opened them together, I have several non-verbal students, but they were jumping up and down. New toys spark such an interest, and they want to immediately open to start playing, that's how they learn!\r\nI can't thank you enough for your generosity and kindness that spreads the love. These toys are magnetic and 5 are ABC trains they can put them together in the right order or not. They are colorful and engaging and I love playing with them. We are a low-income school and newness is a gift. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1777991591294,"projectUrl":"project/smart-magnets/9986351/","projectTitle":"Smart Magnets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bentley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4842951_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554471522168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4842951"},{"teacherId":810518,"projectId":10084986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, we now have a dedicated diaper organizer and a steady supply of diapers for our pre-k students with special needs. The diaper shelf is already installed and is making bathroom time run smoother and more efficient for both students and staff. These resources make a meaningful difference in our daily routines, helping us create a more comfortable, organized, and dignified environment for every child in our care.\r\n\r\nIn a high-poverty school like ours, access to basic essentials can be a challenge for many families. Your donation helps ensure that our students' most fundamental needs are met, allowing them to stay clean, comfortable, and focused on learning and growing. It also allows our classroom team to spend more time teaching, supporting, and connecting with our students rather than worrying about supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your compassion and commitment to early childhood education. Your support not only meets an immediate need but also shows our students and families that they are valued and cared for. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1775751175526,"projectUrl":"project/organized-oasis/10084986/","projectTitle":"Organized Oasis","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/810518"},{"teacherId":810518,"projectId":10073124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Pre-K service project focused on providing hygiene items for families in our school community. Because of your kindness, we were able to collect and distribute essential items like shampoo, deodorant, and toothpaste to families who rely on our school pantry.\r\n\r\nThis project was especially meaningful for my students. They were filled with excitement and pride as they helped sort and deliver the items. It was a powerful learning experience for them to see firsthand how their efforts, combined with your generosity, could make a real difference in the lives of others.\r\n\r\nThe families who depend on our pantry were incredibly grateful to receive these much-needed items. Your donations not only helped meet basic needs, but also brought comfort, dignity, and smiles to so many.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and our community. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1772573463583,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-hearts/10073124/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/810518"},{"teacherId":810518,"projectId":9874989,"letterContent":"The Feed the Future project made a powerful and immediate difference for our school community by providing food support to families facing food insecurity. This project focused on offering culturally relevant foods and familiar staples such as rice and pasta, ensuring families received items they know, trust, and regularly use. We were also intentional about including easy-to-eat and ready-to-use items to support families who may not have access to full cooking spaces, making the food both practical and accessible.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, over 100 families received food assistance, bringing relief, dignity, and comfort during a time of need. Families were genuinely excited to see some of their favorite items included, such as Slim Jims and black beans and rice, which made the experience feel personal and thoughtful rather than generic. We are incredibly thankful for our wonderful donors whose generosity made it possible to feed our families and support them in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1766067694608,"projectUrl":"project/feed-the-future/9874989/","projectTitle":"Feed the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/810518"},{"teacherId":810518,"projectId":9905989,"letterContent":"The Warm and Cozy project had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students during a time when Florida experienced some of the coldest weather we have seen in years. Many of our children come from high-poverty households and arrived at school unprepared for the sudden drop in temperatures. Providing new jackets, hats, and gloves ensured that students were not only physically warm, but also comfortable enough to focus on learning instead of the cold. Attendance improved on chilly mornings, and students were able to fully engage in their school day without discomfort.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting a basic need, this project brought joy and confidence to our students. The smiles on their faces as they tried on their jackets and hearing them proudly share how soft and warm they felt was incredibly rewarding. For many of our children, this was their very first winter coat, and for some, it was the first brand-new item they had ever received. Knowing they felt safe, warm, and cared for made a lasting difference, and it reinforced that their school community sees them, values them, and wants them to thrive. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this project possible and giving me the opportunity to help students in need at my school. I appreciate your generosity and couldn't have done this without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1765987416843,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-cozy/9905989/","projectTitle":"Warm and Cozy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/810518"},{"teacherId":4842951,"projectId":9697306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. The picture I submitted shows my kids sitting in the chairs. During circles times (I have 2) this has made a huge difference in the fact of them not bothering each other so they can participate and listen to me. \r\n They were out of the chairs I initially ordered, so I had to order others and within that transaction I got several other toys. Thank you for that as well. I got a good picture of several of my students with the toys. \r\n As a side note, the 2 big boxes the chairs came in have been hit as well. The kids have colored them and played with them for a week. We had a preposition lesson with the box, of putting themselves on, in, under and by the box. Bonus!","fullyFundedDate":1767126558184,"projectUrl":"project/have-a-seat/9697306/","projectTitle":"Have a Seat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bentley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4842951_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554471522168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4842951"},{"teacherId":810518,"projectId":9906121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project for new cots, cot carriers, and sheets for my Pre-K ESE/VPK class. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference for my students at our high-poverty school. Rest time is an important part of their day, and having safe, clean, and comfortable cots helps them feel secure and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOur previous cots had been well loved for 18 years and were truly ready to retire. Because of you, my students now have brand-new cots and fresh sheets that provide comfort, dignity, and consistency during rest time. For many of my children, this is the most comfortable rest space they have, and it brings a sense of calm and care into our classroom.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your generosity supports not only their physical needs, but also their overall well-being and success at school. Thank you for helping create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1765340062377,"projectUrl":"project/rest-and-recharge/9906121/","projectTitle":"Rest and Recharge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/810518"},{"teacherId":2084306,"projectId":9742278,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation to our classroom and students. Your support helped us purchase a special photo printer that has already made a meaningful difference in how students learn and engage with visual materials. Being able to print high-quality visuals instantly allows us to better support diverse learning styles, enhance lessons, and celebrate student work. We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. This printer will make a lasting impact for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761921406743,"projectUrl":"project/visuals-in-1-2-3/9742278/","projectTitle":"Visuals, in 1, 2, 3...","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chamoun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2084306_orig.png?crop=724,724,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597715883233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2084306"},{"teacherId":810518,"projectId":9613138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my class! The toys I received will help my students reinforce skills we are teaching at school. \r\nThanks to your generosity, I was able to give each of my students toys that taught letters and sounds, shapes and colors or imaginative play. These toys are especially important as the majority of my students are learning English as a second language. \r\nThis project was funded in time for me to send these toys home as Christmas gifts for each child. For many of my students, these will be there only gifts. \r\nThank you for putting smiles on their faces and letting them learn through play!","fullyFundedDate":1764724754704,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-and-play/9613138/","projectTitle":"Imagine and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/810518"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46356","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":693,"numTeachers":76,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":75,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.5,"schoolId":46356,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mort Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mort Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/hillsborough-county-public-school-district/mort-elementary-school/46356"}