{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mascotte Elementary Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":58.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9728026,"projectId":10057676,"letterContent":"This project has made such a positive difference in my classroom by creating a more comfortable, flexible, and engaging learning environment for my students. When the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited to try the new keyboards, wireless mice, lap desks, and reading pillows. They loved having choices in where and how they worked, and the new tools helped make learning feel even more special and motivating.\r\n\r\nThe ergonomic keyboards and wireless mice have helped students work more comfortably during writing assignments, research projects, and digital learning activities. The portable lap desks and reading pillows have created flexible seating and workspace options that allow students to learn in ways that help them stay focused and engaged. Students especially enjoy using the reading pillows during independent reading time and classroom lessons because it helps them feel relaxed and comfortable while learning. The reusable storage bags and rechargeable batteries have also helped keep our classroom organized, prepared, and ready for daily hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have access to resources that encourage independence, creativity, collaboration, and confidence. These materials have helped make our classroom a welcoming and exciting place where students feel empowered to explore new ideas and fully engage in their learning every day. Thank you for supporting my students and helping create a classroom environment where they can truly thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1776204244799,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-tools-for-learn/10057676/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with Tools for Learning and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9728026_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725413661552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728026"},{"teacherId":9728026,"projectId":9854281,"letterContent":"This project brought so much excitement and positivity into our classroom! When my students learned they were being rewarded for their hard work, teamwork, and kindness, they were beyond excited. Seeing their faces light up over something as simple as sharing snacks and celebrating together reminded me how important it is for students to feel recognized and appreciated. The celebration gave them a chance to relax, laugh, and enjoy time together as a classroom family after consistently giving their best effort each day.\r\n\r\nThe treats and celebration items were used as part of a class incentive day where students were recognized for showing responsibility, participation, kindness toward classmates, and perseverance during challenging lessons and activities. My students especially loved being able to celebrate together, and many of them proudly talked about how they had worked hard to help earn the reward. It created such a positive atmosphere and encouraged students to continue making good choices and supporting one another.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were reminded that their effort matters and that hard work truly pays off. Experiences like this help build motivation, strengthen classroom relationships, and create lasting memories for students. Thank you for helping make our classroom a positive, encouraging environment where students feel celebrated, valued, and excited to learn every day!","fullyFundedDate":1764708250330,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-celebrating-student-parti/9854281/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success: Celebrating Student Participation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9728026_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725413661552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728026"},{"teacherId":9728026,"projectId":9855296,"letterContent":"This project brought so much excitement and joy to my classroom! My students work incredibly hard every day to stay focused, participate, and give their best effort, so being able to reward them with a fun treat made them feel truly recognized and appreciated. When the cotton candy arrived, students were immediately excited and kept asking when they would get to celebrate together. Even something simple and sweet like this created a positive atmosphere and gave students something special to look forward to.\r\n\r\nThe individual cotton candy packs have been used during classroom celebrations, incentive days, and as rewards for outstanding effort, teamwork, and positive behavior. These moments help encourage students to continue making good choices and trying their best academically and socially. My students love earning rewards that celebrate their accomplishments, and it has helped strengthen our classroom community while making learning feel even more enjoyable and motivating.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I've been able to create positive experiences that help students feel proud of themselves and excited about coming to school. These celebrations may seem small, but they make a huge impact on student morale, motivation, and classroom relationships. Thank you for helping make our classroom a fun, encouraging, and supportive place for every student!","fullyFundedDate":1764708127312,"projectUrl":"project/cotton-candy-motivation-for-classroom-su/9855296/","projectTitle":"Cotton Candy Motivation for Classroom Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9728026_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725413661552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728026"},{"teacherId":8460212,"projectId":9933516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation to our classroom. Your donation helped make our content area subjects like science and social studies fun to learn in different ways. We also were able to purchase some supportive resources for math and reading. \r\n\r\nOur students enjoyed making interactive trains for the Transcontinental Railroad unit that we learned about in Reading and Social Studies. We also were able to create a dominos game for our St. Augustine unit in Social Studies. For math, we played \"I have, Who has\" for decimals. The students still play this game. Some science resources, we purchased were Doodle Notes, and Labs to help learn about Heat and Rocks and Minerals. \r\n\r\nYour donation helped us learn about different contents across our fourth grade curriculum in a fun and exciting way! \r\n\r\nPs...our favorite resource was the class coloring posters!","fullyFundedDate":1765230424894,"projectUrl":"project/support-interactive-learning/9933516/","projectTitle":"Support Interactive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8460212"},{"teacherId":6715392,"projectId":10175273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of new books to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our students' learning and love of reading.\r\n\r\nThese new texts have allowed us to introduce and strengthen important literacy skills in engaging ways. Students are practicing comprehension strategies such as making predictions, asking questions, and summarizing what they read. We are also working on identifying story elements like characters, setting, and plot, as well as building vocabulary through exposure to rich and diverse language. Because the books are so engaging, students are more motivated to dive deeper into these skills and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is an active and joyful experience. Each day, students spend dedicated time reading independently, in small groups, and sometimes with partners. You might see students gathered in cozy spots around the room, quietly focused on their books, or excitedly discussing a story with a classmate. We also revisit texts multiple times, which helps students build fluency and confidence before demonstrating their understanding through activities and assessments.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially connected with the new books. Some of my more reluctant readers are now eagerly picking up books and asking for more time to read. Others who already loved reading are exploring new genres and challenging themselves with more complex texts. It has been incredible to watch students light up when they find a book that feels just right for them.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided books—it has helped foster a classroom environment where curiosity, confidence, and a love of reading continue to grow every day. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1775751013131,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-care-building-our-classroom-libra/10175273/","projectTitle":"Shelf Care: Building Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Megan Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6715392_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651635304929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6715392"},{"teacherId":9728026,"projectId":10027390,"letterContent":"We were so excited to receive our Florida Math Roadmaps, and my students are absolutely loving them! The anchor charts have become a central part of our math lessons, giving my students clear visuals to help make challenging concepts more understandable. They are referencing the charts during guided practice, and I can already see them gaining confidence in solving problems that used to feel tricky.\r\n\r\nUsing these roadmaps, my students can track their progress step by step. They are learning not just the procedures, but also the reasoning behind math concepts. Many students who used to hesitate to participate are now raising their hands, explaining their thinking, and celebrating their own growth alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nIt's been especially rewarding to see students who typically struggle with abstract concepts now feeling capable and proud of their accomplishments. The activities and visuals are engaging for everyone, and they've made math more hands-on and interactive in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students—you're helping them see math as something they can understand, enjoy, and succeed at every day","fullyFundedDate":1769129389705,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-master-florida-math-wit/10027390/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Master Florida Math with Roadmaps","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9728026_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725413661552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728026"},{"teacherId":9728026,"projectId":10009768,"letterContent":"My fourth graders are loving the new resources I was able to purchase with the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! These games and activities are giving them hands-on ways to explore civics, government, and media literacy. Games like Election Night! and Race Across the USA make learning about elections, geography, and teamwork exciting, and LAMBOOZLED! has my students thinking critically about what they see and hear every day.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially engaged because these resources let them participate in learning—they run classroom elections, make choices in games, and see how their decisions have real consequences. Some of my quieter students have really warmed up to the games, gaining confidence in sharing ideas and working with classmates.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are exploring important skills like critical thinking, decision-making, and understanding how government and media affect their lives—all while having a blast!","fullyFundedDate":1769037508267,"projectUrl":"project/triple-the-impact-hands-on-civics-and-g/10009768/","projectTitle":"Triple the Impact: Hands-On Civics and Government for 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9728026_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725413661552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728026"},{"teacherId":8460212,"projectId":8830961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to make the Book Tasting Cafe a huge success. Students loved the new books and were surprised at the new genres and books that they were introduced to. \r\n\r\nDuring the book tasting event, students expressed how they are reading a book from a genre that they didn't realize they liked. It was exciting to see their love for reading enhanced. \r\n\r\nAs a reading teacher, I enjoy reading different novels to them but nothing beats putting the books in their own hands by choice. \r\n\r\nThank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1728003219340,"projectUrl":"project/book-tasting-cafe/8830961/","projectTitle":"Book Tasting Cafe’","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8460212"},{"teacherId":10012620,"projectId":9795587,"letterContent":"This project has had such a positive impact on my students. Even though many of them spend time outdoors at home, they never realized how much work and care go into keeping an environment healthy and beautiful. With the materials from this project, my students were able to use real tools in safe, meaningful ways to transform the outdoor spaces around our school. They loved being hands-on—clearing weeds, watering new plants, and preparing areas where their catmint seeds will grow. What excited them the most was seeing how their small actions added up to big, visible changes. Every time they walked past an area they improved, they pointed and said, \"We did that!\" It gave them such a sense of pride.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who usually struggle with staying focused really thrived during this project. Being outside with a clear purpose helped them stay engaged, work as a team, and feel confident in the jobs they were doing. \r\n\r\nThey also became more aware of how their choices affect the environment, and they took great care to protect any insects or plants they encountered. This project helped them see themselves not just as students, but as caretakers of our school and our Earth.","fullyFundedDate":1760625370462,"projectUrl":"project/service-stars-students-taking-action-to/9795587/","projectTitle":"Service Stars: Students Taking Action to Protect Our Planet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stansell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012620"},{"teacherId":9728026,"projectId":9791751,"letterContent":"This project has already made such a meaningful difference for my students. Most of them use technology at home, but seeing how it can be used to help real animals in our community has completely changed the way they think about it. Instead of just using devices to play games or watch videos, they're learning that technology can create something real—something that brings comfort and joy to animals waiting for a family.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printer has quickly become one of the most exciting parts of our classroom. My students love watching their designs turn into actual enrichment items right in front of them. They'll gather around the printer like it's a campfire, cheering when a project finishes or brainstorming what they want to try next. The idea that they can design something themselves and know it will be used by a shelter animal gives them such a sense of pride and purpose.\r\n\r\nSome of my quieter students—my \"behind-the-scenes\" thinkers—have especially connected with this project. Students who are usually nervous to take risks are suddenly eager to test prints, adjust designs, and explain their ideas to classmates. One of my students who often struggles with confidence now asks every day if she can check on the prints or help package the Animal Care Kits. This project gives her a role where she feels important, capable, and valued.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has helped my students see how their creativity, hard work, and kindness can make a real difference. They're learning new STEM skills without even realizing it because they are so focused on helping animals. Watching them take ownership of every step—from building to packaging to delivering—has been incredibly special. They truly believe that \"even small hands can make a big difference,\" and because of this project, they're proving that to themselves every day.","fullyFundedDate":1761588909037,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hands-for-local-wildlife/9791751/","projectTitle":"Helping Hands for Local Wildlife","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9728026_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725413661552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728026"},{"teacherId":9728026,"projectId":9791818,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to explore STEM concepts in exciting, hands-on ways with the AKASO WT50 Mini Projector. By projecting experiments, science videos, engineering challenges, and student-created projects for the whole class to see, this technology makes learning interactive and engaging. Students can visualize complex ideas, work together to solve problems, and celebrate their creativity. Even students who are usually quiet or hesitant to participate feel more confident when they can share their work visually.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their ideas come to life on the big screen. They love testing hypotheses, building projects, and then showing the results to their classmates. Because of this projector, I've been able to guide them through collaborative experiments and creative challenges in ways that weren't possible before. This tool has not only strengthened their understanding of STEM concepts but also inspired curiosity, teamwork, and pride in the work they create.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760648025027,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-action-see-it-share-it-solve/9791818/","projectTitle":"STEM in Action: See It, Share It, Solve It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9728026_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725413661552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728026"},{"teacherId":9728026,"projectId":9777033,"letterContent":"Since receiving the ARKON Remarkable Creator Mount, my students have been able to take their STEAM projects to the next level. The mount allows us to connect our mini projector or phone to display experiments, art-meets-engineering challenges, and student-created projects in real time for the whole class to see. This technology helps students explore ideas, problem-solve, and collaborate, making abstract STEAM concepts more tangible and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their creations come to life on the screen. They enjoy testing, building, and experimenting, then immediately sharing their discoveries with classmates. 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