{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Citrus Grove K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10129953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of basic school supplies to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness helps ensure that our students have the essential tools they need to learn, grow, and be successful each day.\r\n\r\nItems like pencils, paper, folders, crayons, glue, and other classroom materials may seem simple, but they make a huge difference in helping students feel prepared, confident, and ready to participate in learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students will have access to the supplies they need to stay engaged and focused without worrying about going without. Your generosity helps create a positive and productive learning environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for investing in the success of our students. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772730365054,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-to-end-the-school-year/10129953/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies to End The School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10093233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating snacks to our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity means more than just food it provides comfort, care, and encouragement to our students each day.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come to school needing a little extra support to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Because of your kindness, they will have access to snacks that help them stay attentive and feel cared for throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds our students that there are people who believe in them and want them to succeed. We are truly grateful for your contribution and for making a positive difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThank you for helping our students thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1772588835441,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-fuel-learning-at-school/10093233/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Fuel Learning at School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":3755722,"projectId":9946219,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to bring the stories they read to life in exciting and creative ways. After reading together in class, students used the new materials to design and build projects inspired by the books. They created visual representations of characters, settings, and important moments from the stories, turning reading comprehension into a hands on experience. One of my favorite moments was watching students proudly explain their creations and how the details connected back to the story. It was exciting to see their understanding deepen as they transformed ideas from the page into something they built themselves.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were full of excitement and curiosity. They immediately wanted to explore the supplies and started sharing ideas about what they could create. Many students who are usually quieter during reading discussions became eager to participate because they could show their thinking through building and designing. The room quickly filled with collaboration, creativity, and thoughtful conversations about the books we had read.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to connect reading and creativity during our literacy lessons. Students will be designing story scenes, creating models of characters and settings, and working together on projects that represent the themes of the stories we read in class. These experiences are helping my students see that stories are not only something you read but something you can explore, imagine, and create. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where readers truly become makers.","fullyFundedDate":1765163437926,"projectUrl":"project/readers-become-makers-bringing-stories/9946219/","projectTitle":"Readers Become Makers: Bringing Stories to Life Through Hands-On Creation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farfan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3755722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566525950256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-farfan"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":10032831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing test prep books to help our students prepare for the next grade level. Your support is giving them the tools and confidence they need to grow academically and feel ready for new challenges.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping students strengthen key skills, practice critical thinking, and become more familiar with the types of questions they will see next year. 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Because of your kindness, our students now have exciting opportunities to stay active, build coordination, and strengthen their overall health.\r\n\r\nPhysical activity plays such an important role in helping children focus, reduce stress, and develop teamwork skills. With these jump ropes, students are improving their endurance, practicing goal-setting, and even learning new tricks and challenges together. The smiles and laughter during recess and PE are a direct result of your generosity.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, having access to quality equipment makes a big difference. Your donation has created more opportunities for movement, fun, and healthy habits that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' wellness and joy. 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Having hands-on lab materials made science feel real and meaningful, and students were noticeably more engaged and motivated during lessons.\r\n\r\nNext Steps for Learning:\r\nAs a result of having access to these materials, students are actively participating in science labs and investigations that deepen their understanding of scientific concepts. The materials allow students to collaborate, observe, and apply what they learn in meaningful ways. Additionally, the books provided are now being used during class for reading, discussion, and research, helping students strengthen both their science knowledge and literacy skills. 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Your support has given us more than just a piece of technology—it has given us the ability to capture moments, preserve memories, and tell our story in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith this camera, we will be able to document special events, celebrations, and everyday moments that make our community unique. These memories will allow students to reflect on their growth, share their experiences with families, and build a lasting sense of pride and belonging.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and belief in the importance of creating and preserving memories truly means the world to us. Because of you, moments that might have faded over time will now be remembered, shared, and cherished for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us capture memories that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1766982065586,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-culture-recording-our-lunar-n/9974068/","projectTitle":"Capturing Culture: Recording Our Lunar New Year Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":9983532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the reMarkable tablet. Your support has provided our classroom with an incredible tool that is already transforming the way students learn, create, and organize their thinking.\r\n\r\nWith the reMarkable tablet, students are able to take handwritten notes, sketch ideas, annotate texts, and plan their work in a distraction-free environment. This has been especially powerful for supporting focus, improving organization, and encouraging deeper engagement with reading and writing tasks. Many of our students feel more confident expressing their ideas when they can write and revise digitally in a way that still feels natural and personal.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to innovative technology that supports creativity, independence, and academic growth. Your generosity sends a powerful message to our learners that their education matters and that people beyond our classroom believe in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for making learning more meaningful and accessible. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1767742135558,"projectUrl":"project/a-remarkable-experience/9983532/","projectTitle":"A reMarkable Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":9910967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an iPad for our classroom. This incredible tool is already making a meaningful impact on student learning.\r\n\r\nWith this iPad, students will have access to interactive lessons, educational apps, and creative tools that support reading, writing, research, and critical thinking. It allows us to differentiate instruction, provide extra support where needed, and give students new ways to demonstrate their learning.\r\n\r\nMore than anything, this iPad shows my students that people beyond our classroom believe in them and want to see them succeed. Your generosity has opened new doors for engagement, creativity, and confidence in learning.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and for investing in our students' futures. Thank you for making this opportunity possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764776569515,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-learning-with-an-ipad/9910967/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Learning With an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":2106611,"projectId":9936431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my students now have the supplies they need to learn, create, and succeed every day.\r\n\r\nThese materials will make an immediate difference in our classroom by helping students stay engaged, organized, and excited about learning. Having access to these supplies allows me to focus on teaching while giving students the tools they need to do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes beyond providing materials—you are showing my students that people believe in them and care about their success. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for the positive impact you are making in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping our classroom thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1764690781033,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-school/9936431/","projectTitle":"Supplies for School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elouis"},{"teacherId":10112782,"projectId":9759053,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now fully equipped with the final supplies we needed to make learning smooth and organized. These resources have been a game-changer for daily activities—students now have easy access to everything they need for projects, note-taking, and group work. One special moment was during a recent social studies lesson when students used the new materials to create colorful timelines of historical events. They were so proud of their work and excited to display their projects around the room!\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the students' faces lit up. Many said things like, \"Now we have everything!\" and immediately started planning how they would use the materials for upcoming assignments. It gave them a sense of ownership and confidence, knowing they had the tools to succeed.\r\nNext, we're starting a hands-on science unit where students will conduct experiments and record observations in their notebooks. Having these supplies ensures that every student can participate fully and stay organized throughout the process. Your support has truly made a difference in creating a productive and inspiring learning environment. Thank you for helping us reach this milestone!","fullyFundedDate":1759275313809,"projectUrl":"project/final-supplies-needed/9759053/","projectTitle":"Final Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10112782_orig.png?crop=703,704,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758485106210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/walch"},{"teacherId":10112782,"projectId":9742051,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, science in our classroom truly came to life! The new resources have transformed our lessons from simple readings into hands-on experiences. Recently, during our unit on ecosystems, students used the materials to build interactive models showing how energy flows through food chains. 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