{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Royal Palm Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9841496,"projectId":10038993,"letterContent":"When the box of squishy rewards arrived, my students' faces lit up with pure joy—there were immediate gasps, huge smiles, and an eager buzz around the room. We integrated the squishies straight into our classroom point system to recognize positive behavior, active listening, and task persistence. Right away students sat up a little straighter and tried to focus on task all the more.\r\nWe are using them in our point systems where they will buy the toys with points earned in class after a certain period of time so they have the goal of saving points, and gratification is also delayed to a further point in time.\r\n I am so grateful to have the support of a community that supports students in education. I would not have the funds to create this positive environment without you.","fullyFundedDate":1778018540872,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-our-way-to-success-with-dojo-d/10038993/","projectTitle":"Rewarding our Way to Success with Dojo Dollars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yoly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9841496_orig.png?crop=273,273,x356,y557&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749733020115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9841496"},{"teacherId":9841496,"projectId":10009850,"letterContent":"Thank you again for bringing these incredible microscopes into our classroom! Instead of just looking at static diagrams of nature in a textbook, my students are using this gear to collect samples, adjust optics, and record real-time data just like professional researchers.\r\n\r\nThis technology has been especially transformative for my hands-on learners. One student in particular, who often is off task during traditional lectures and struggles with writing, completely came alive during our first lab with the microscopes. Having a physical tool to calibrate gave them immediate confidence. They spent the entire period carefully moving focus settings for their lab partners, and asking high-level questions about the structures they were seeing. \r\n\r\nThese microscopes have effectively bridged the gap between abstract science concepts and real-world discovery, proving to my students that they are fully capable of doing authentic scientific work. Your generosity made that spark possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778105265605,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-worlds-big-discoveries/10009850/","projectTitle":"Tiny Worlds, Big Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yoly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9841496_orig.png?crop=273,273,x356,y557&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749733020115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9841496"},{"teacherId":6471744,"projectId":10185876,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful difference in my classroom. The rewards have become an important part of our positive behavior system and have helped motivate my students to stay focused, follow classroom expectations, complete their work, and celebrate their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoy earning tickets throughout the day and having the opportunity to exchange them for a special reward. For many of my students with special needs, these incentives have provided extra encouragement during challenging moments and have helped make our classroom feel more positive, welcoming, and exciting.\r\n\r\nI have seen students become more confident and proud of themselves when they realize that their effort, improvement, and positive choices are being recognized. The rewards are not simply prizes—they have become tools that help reinforce responsibility, perseverance, independence, and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting this project and helping me create a classroom where every student has something to celebrate. Your generosity has brought so much motivation, excitement, and joy to our students, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1779032135302,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-success-help-motivate-our-stu/10185876/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Success: Help Motivate Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753115762957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacqueline-rodriguez"},{"teacherId":5564049,"projectId":10373046,"letterContent":"Thank You for Making \"Every Paper Has a Home\" a Reality!\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to all the generous donors who helped bring our \"Every Paper Has a Home\" project to life. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, especially for my Kindergarten and first-grade students. Every day, they now have an organized place for their materials, and they are learning exactly where to find what they need and, just as importantly, where to put everything away when they are finished.\r\n\r\nThe colorful baskets have been especially helpful because our materials are organized by color. This makes classroom routines much easier for my young learners. Instead of spending valuable instructional time searching for papers and supplies, students can quickly identify their color, find their materials, and get ready to learn. We have also been able to use the glue and other donated supplies in our interactive notebooks and hands-on activities, giving students more opportunities to learn by creating, practicing, and participating.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given us much more than classroom supplies—it has helped us create a more organized, independent, and welcoming learning environment. My students are developing responsibility for their own materials while maximizing the time we have together for learning. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in our classroom and helping make \"Every Paper Has a Home\" possible!","fullyFundedDate":1785517414037,"projectUrl":"project/every-paper-has-a-home/10373046/","projectTitle":"Every Paper Has a Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ulloa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777417612542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5564049"},{"teacherId":5564049,"projectId":10236679,"letterContent":"The new resources from our \"Calm Space to Learn and Succeed\" project have already become an important part of our classroom. My students are using the sensory toys and hands-on manipulatives during learning activities as well as during moments when they need extra support to calm their bodies, focus, and regulate their emotions. One of the most meaningful moments was watching students explore the materials for the first time. They were excited and curious, and immediately wanted to touch, investigate, and use everything. For some of my students with special needs, having a resource they can hold and manipulate helps them feel more comfortable and ready to participate in classroom activities.\r\nMoving forward, we will continue incorporating these materials into our daily routines and lessons. Students will use the manipulatives to strengthen fine motor skills, communication, problem-solving, and independence, while our calming resources will help them learn strategies for recognizing and managing their emotions. Ourgoal is for students to gradually learn which tools work best for them and to become more independent in choosing what they need to successfully return to learning. Thank you for giving my students resources that help them feel supported, included, and capable of succeeding every day.","fullyFundedDate":1779227344769,"projectUrl":"project/calm-space-to-learn-and-succeed/10236679/","projectTitle":"Calm Space to Learn and Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ulloa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777417612542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5564049"},{"teacherId":5564049,"projectId":10098559,"letterContent":"From Scribbles to Stories – Project Impact\r\n\r\nDear Bárbara Tojo,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our \"From Scribbles to Stories\" project. Your donation made it possible for my Kindergarten students to have their own notebooks, giving each child a special place to develop essential early literacy skills.\r\n\r\nAs you can see in the photos, we are already using the notebooks every day! They have become an important part of our phonics and writing practice. Students use them to practice letter sounds, phonemic awareness, syllables, words, and simple sentences. They also combine their writing with drawings to express ideas and begin creating their own little stories. What starts with a letter or a simple syllable gradually grows into words, sentences, and eventually stories.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first received their notebooks. They immediately took pride in having their own place to write and practice. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they recognize sounds, build words, write sentences, and see their own progress from one page to the next.\r\n\r\nThank you, Bárbara, for giving my students a resource that we use constantly and that will continue supporting their growth throughout the school year. You are helping our youngest learners turn sounds into words, words into sentences, and their first scribbles into stories.","fullyFundedDate":1773504067824,"projectUrl":"project/from-scribbles-to-stories/10098559/","projectTitle":"From Scribbles to Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ulloa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777417612542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5564049"},{"teacherId":5564049,"projectId":10080879,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has had a very positive impact on our classroom. Because of your support, we were able to add protective covers to the legs of our our chairs in caring for their classroom. They were expartcited to help install the covers and felt proud knowing they were contributing to maintaining our shared space.in caring for their classroom. They were expartcited to help install the covers and felt proud knowing they were contributing to maintaining our shared space.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made our classroom more comfortable and sustainable for everyday learning. We are truly grateful for your support and for making a difference in our students' daily experience..","fullyFundedDate":1770923766979,"projectUrl":"project/floor-safe-clean-classrooms-green-futu/10080879/","projectTitle":"Floor Safe: Clean Classrooms, Green Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ulloa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777417612542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5564049"},{"teacherId":2544975,"projectId":9978080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of our color printer. Your support has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and my students and I are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nWe recently completed a unit on birds, and thanks to the printer, I was able to provide my students with vibrant, color images of bird feathers, beaks, and different types of birds. Having these clear, colorful visuals made a huge difference. Instead of just hearing about the differences between birds, my students were able to see them, compare them, and talk excitedly about what they noticed.\r\n\r\nMy young learners are definitely visual learners, and the color images helped keep them engaged, curious, and eager to participate. The excitement in the classroom was obvious—students were more focused, asked thoughtful questions, and showed a deeper understanding of the content. This simple tool truly brought the lesson to life.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make learning more engaging and accessible. Your generosity is making a lasting difference every single day.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1769192061322,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-a-color-p/9978080/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life With a Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alfonso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2544975"},{"teacherId":9427212,"projectId":9699653,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of the whiteboard to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our learning environment, and I cannot thank you enough for the joy and excitement it has brought to the students. The moment the whiteboard arrived, the children could hardly contain their enthusiasm. Their faces lit up in a way that truly reminded me of Christmas morning—full of surprise, delight, and pure happiness. It was heartwarming to see how something so simple could bring them so much motivation and energy for learning.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the whiteboard into our daily routines, our classroom has transformed into a more interactive and dynamic space. The students absolutely love using it, especially during their spelling test preparation. What used to feel like a routine task has now become one of the highlights of their week. The hands‑on experience of writing on the board, erasing their answers, and trying again has made learning more playful and engaging. They eagerly ask for turns, cheer each other on, and participate more confidently. It has been wonderful to witness how this simple tool has boosted both their enthusiasm and their academic progress.\r\n\r\nOne of the activities the students enjoy most is taking pretests on the whiteboard using their colorful Expo markers. This practice not only helps them prepare for their actual spelling tests, but it also encourages collaboration, peer support, and a sense of shared accomplishment. Seeing them gather around, discuss the words, and learn together has highlighted just how powerful interactive learning can be. Your donation has allowed us to bring this type of learning to life, and I am truly grateful for the positive shift it has created in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the whiteboard has also become a tool for creativity, expression, and building classroom community. Students take pride in using it for brainstorming, practicing handwriting, drawing illustrations to support their learning, and even sharing little encouraging messages with one another. It has become a space where they feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and celebrating improvements. That kind of confidence and joy in learning is something every teacher hopes for, and your generosity helped make it possible.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than words can fully express. It reflects a genuine investment in our students' education, their future, and their daily experiences in the classroom. Knowing that our community cares about their growth inspires them and motivates me as their teacher. Thank you for believing in the value of education and for taking the time to contribute in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, please accept our heartfelt appreciation. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762267528095,"projectUrl":"project/white-boards-learn-and-fun/9699653/","projectTitle":"White Boards Learn and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9427212"},{"teacherId":6471744,"projectId":9709178,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your generous donation of printer ink. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has directly supported the academic growth of our students. Thanks to your kindness, we are able to continue using our printer as a vital educational resource that enhances daily instruction.\r\nThe printer is an essential tool for student learning. Through it, we are able to create graphic organizers that help students visually organize information, connect ideas, and better understand complex concepts. These organizers play a crucial role in strengthening critical thinking skills and improving comprehension across subjects such as reading, writing, science, and social studies.\r\nIn addition, the printer allows us to prepare vocabulary activities, worksheets, and practice materials that reinforce lessons taught in class. Vocabulary development is fundamental to academic success, and having printed materials gives students the opportunity to interact directly with new words, annotate texts, and review content independently. This active engagement supports long-term retention and boosts student confidence.\r\nYour donation also helps ensure that all students have equal access to learning materials. Many students depend on school-provided resources, and having the ability to print materials ensures that no student is left behind. Whether for homework, assessments, or intervention activities, the printer allows us to meet a wide range of academic needs.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for your commitment to education. Your support positively impacts our classroom every day, and we truly appreciate your willingness to invest in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1758378385696,"projectUrl":"project/steam-rocks/9709178/","projectTitle":"STEAM Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753115762957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacqueline-rodriguez"},{"teacherId":6471744,"projectId":9262025,"letterContent":"Please receive a warm greeting. Through this message, we wish to express our deepest and most sincere appreciation for your generous donation of headphones for our students, as well as the computer mouse for institutional use. These resources represent a valuable contribution to strengthening the learning conditions within our classrooms.\r\nThe headphones, in particular, will be especially beneficial for students who are in the process of learning a new language, as they enhance listening comprehension, improve concentration, and allow for more active engagement in academic activities. Likewise, the computer mouse will significantly support the proper functioning of our equipment, optimizing digital tasks and promoting a more efficient working environment for the entire educational community.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment and sensitivity toward the needs of our students. Your support not only improves the quality of the resources available but also motivates and inspires our learners to continue striving in their academic development.\r\nOnce again, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your valuable contribution and for being an essential part of the educational growth of our students.\r\nWith the highest respect and consideration,","fullyFundedDate":1746626920825,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-language-learners-read-for-suc/9262025/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Language Learners Read for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753115762957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacqueline-rodriguez"},{"teacherId":5564049,"projectId":9496413,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of a printer for my classroom. Your thoughtful gift will have a lasting impact on both my students and me. Having this resource available will allow us to print important materials, assignments, and creative projects that support learning every day.\r\n\r\nWith this new printer, we can better meet our students' needs by providing them with immediate access to learning tools and personalized resources. It will also help us save valuable time that can now be dedicated to teaching and supporting each student's growth.\r\n\r\nYour generosity and belief in the power of education inspire us all. Thank you for helping us create a more efficient and engaging learning environment. We truly appreciate your kindness and the difference you are making in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1754436354308,"projectUrl":"project/ink-up-our-classroom-printing-a-path-t/9496413/","projectTitle":"\"Ink Up Our Classroom: Printing a Path to Success\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ulloa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777417612542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5564049"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45848","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":470,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.2,"schoolId":45848,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Royal Palm Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Royal Palm Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/miami-dade-county-public-schools/royal-palm-elementary-school/45848"}