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In addition, the magnets that were donated are also helping us hang our anchor charts which help as visuals that serve as reminders of what they are learning or have learned. These magnets also help us hang work that we are proud of and want all our visitors to see.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in our future generation. We are truly appreciative of donors like you. On behalf of our Redland Cardinals, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754954652923,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9572657/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2306205_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x366,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595370718115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-marti"},{"teacherId":9624788,"projectId":8937556,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to our classroom. 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These tools have helped us personalize instruction, support diverse learning styles, and make lessons more interactive and meaningful.\r\nMany of our donors may use technology at home for work or entertainment, but in our classroom, it's a powerful tool for learning. Students use the devices for everything from practicing math fluency and reading comprehension to conducting research and creating presentations. One of the most exciting features for my students is the ability to receive instant feedback and track their own progress—it's motivating and empowering!","fullyFundedDate":1606848129870,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-with-the-tools-we-need-to-learn/5290854/","projectTitle":"Help Us With the Tools We Need to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez-Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4007246_orig.jpg?crop=951,951,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597880007721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4007246"},{"teacherId":4007246,"projectId":6482741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"We Say Farewell to Elementary School\" celebration! Your generosity helped us create a meaningful and joyful send-off for our students as they transitioned from elementary to middle school. 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It was a powerful moment that blended fun with emotional growth and self-expression.","fullyFundedDate":1653413472466,"projectUrl":"project/we-say-farewell-to-elementary-school/6482741/","projectTitle":"We Say Farewell to Elementary School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez-Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4007246_orig.jpg?crop=951,951,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597880007721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4007246"},{"teacherId":4007246,"projectId":6398291,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sweet Graduation Celebration! Your generosity helped us create a joyful and memorable event that honored our students' hard work and growth throughout the year. 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Many of them dressed up for the first time, posed for photos, and danced with their classmates in a safe, inclusive environment. It wasn't just a party—it was a celebration of their journey, their friendships, and their transition to middle school.\r\nWe used the materials to transform our space into a glamorous venue, complete with decorations, photo backdrops, and keepsakes. One special moment was when students took turns walking the red carpet while their peers cheered them on—it was a beautiful display of confidence and community.\r\nNext Steps:","fullyFundedDate":1649371872481,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-red-carpet-prom/6350438/","projectTitle":"5th Grade \"Red Carpet Prom\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez-Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4007246_orig.jpg?crop=951,951,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597880007721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4007246"},{"teacherId":4007246,"projectId":5841794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Rivets Robotics Team! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to the competition kit they need to design, build, and program their robot for upcoming challenges. 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This simple shift has built her confidence and encouraged her to take risks in her learning.\r\n\r\nYour gift has not only provided a new resource but has also created a more joyful, hands-on learning environment. Thank you for supporting my students and helping them see that learning can be both fun and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1743006115091,"projectUrl":"project/boogie-wonder-math/9051956/","projectTitle":"Boogie Wonder Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bouwland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7953965"},{"teacherId":9760903,"projectId":9248648,"letterContent":"I want to extent my heartfelt thanks for the incredible impact you've made on my students' reading journey. Your generous donation brought so much excitement to my classroom; my students were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the books, specially knowing they had a hand in choosing titles that truly speak to their interests.\r\n\r\nWhen the books arrived, the joy on their faces was priceless. Their enthusiasm for reading has grown tremendously, and I've seen a noticeable boost in their motivation to dive into texts. Even more inspiring is how they are applying the reading strategies we've been working on in class making connections, asking questions, summarizing the stories to better understand and enjoy what they read. It is clear that the combination of engaging materials and strong instruction is making a difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create such a powerful and positive reading experience in my students. 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About this school
Redland Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Homestead, Florida that is part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
It serves 974 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.0:1.
Its teachers have had 100 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Redland Elementary School
$52,282
raised using DonorsChoose
100
projects
funded
31
teachers
funded
212
donors
8
projects
for
basic supplies
24
projects for
technology
15
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Redland Elementary School has received support from
156 individuals from Florida and
56 individuals out-of-state.