{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Hialeah Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4732881,"projectId":10132327,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me bring digital reading to life in my room. The kids are enjoying the classroom computer very much. I have showed them how to download books and we are taking turns using it in class. Many of the students in my classroom have never had their own laptop.\r\n\r\nThis year has been a great learning year. My students have really enjoyed reading chapter books. Most of the class had never read a chapter book before. Now that I'm able to show them how to download books onto a computer and read them this has opened up a brand new world for them.","fullyFundedDate":1778156806810,"projectUrl":"project/technology-is-here-to-stay/10132327/","projectTitle":"Technology is Here To Stay!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rayon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4732881_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516119103357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lourdes-rayon"},{"teacherId":2057788,"projectId":10191797,"letterContent":"Before your support, hunger was a quiet but constant distraction in our room. Now, because of your kindness, that barrier has been removed. When students have access to a healthy snack, their focus sharpens, their energy rebounds, and they are ready to dive back into learning. It has truly leveled the playing field, ensuring that every single student regardless of their circumstances at home their basic needs met so they can thrive academically.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just provide snacks and prizes; you showed my students that a community of people is deeply invested in their well-being and success. You have made our classroom a more inclusive, joyful, and supportive place to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness, your generosity, and for being such an essential part of our educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1777978576956,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-fourth-grade-fire/10191797/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Fourth Grade Fire!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Llanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2057788_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550778739754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2057788"},{"teacherId":2057788,"projectId":10129080,"letterContent":"Before your support, hunger was a quiet but constant distraction in our room. Now, because of your kindness, that barrier has been removed. When students have access to a healthy snack, their focus sharpens, their energy rebounds, and they are ready to dive back into learning. It has truly leveled the playing field, ensuring that every single student regardless of their circumstances at home their basic needs met so they can thrive academically.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just provide snacks and prizes; you showed my students that a community of people is deeply invested in their well-being and success. You have made our classroom a more inclusive, joyful, and supportive place to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness, your generosity, and for being such an essential part of our educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1777978577125,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-success/10129080/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Llanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2057788_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550778739754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2057788"},{"teacherId":2057788,"projectId":10063659,"letterContent":"Before your support, hunger was a quiet but constant distraction in our room. Now, because of your kindness, that barrier has been removed. When students have access to a healthy snack, their focus sharpens, their energy rebounds, and they are ready to dive back into learning. It has truly leveled the playing field, ensuring that every single student regardless of their circumstances at home their basic needs met so they can thrive academically.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just provide snacks and prizes; you showed my students that a community of people is deeply invested in their well-being and success. You have made our classroom a more inclusive, joyful, and supportive place to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness, your generosity, and for being such an essential part of our educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1777978576528,"projectUrl":"project/remarkable-rewards/10063659/","projectTitle":"Remarkable Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Llanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2057788_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550778739754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2057788"},{"teacherId":2067497,"projectId":10191240,"letterContent":"My students thrive when they engage in hands-on opportunities! Engaging in hands-on active learning opportunities helps them achieve understanding and succeed academically. Given this it was my wish for my kiddos to participate in hands-on, project-based interactive learning in order to master science concepts. At the time I created our project we were involved in an energy unit of study in would be engaged in a series of hands-on STEAM activities including creating a variety of circuits.\r\n\r\nThe requested materials you so generously funded were needed for creating these circuits as well as labs about potential, kinetic energy and creating models using a multitude of existing materials. The snacks and treats were used as incentives and rewards. Incentives and rewards play a significant role in our kiddos' success by boosting motivation, reinforcing positive behaviors, and providing a sense of accomplishment, which can encourage students to work harder, engage more deeply with their studies, and ultimately achieve better academic results.\r\n\r\nMy students are eager learners and have been working hard to meet their academic goals throughout the school year. The materials you funded greatly impacted their learning and allowed them the opportunity to succeed academically!","fullyFundedDate":1778018992479,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-steam/10191240/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2067497_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x354,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559415589767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terirodriguez"},{"teacherId":1940945,"projectId":10231177,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire classroom, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation toward our Learning with Snacks project. This contribution has made a tangible difference in our daily routine, ensuring that every student has access to nutritious refreshments during the school day. Your commitment to supporting education and student well-being is truly inspiring, and we are honored to be recipients of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these snacks has been immediate and remarkable. As we move into our more challenging afternoon lessons, the \"energy boost\" provided by these snacks helps students maintain their focus and enthusiasm for learning. It is wonderful to see the spark in their eyes return after a quick break, allowing us to finish our day on a high note. Thank you for fueling our classroom and for investing in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1777978577629,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-snacks/10231177/","projectTitle":"Learning with Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Puebla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1940945_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x1062,y544&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580824796914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1940945"},{"teacherId":2075388,"projectId":10072107,"letterContent":"My students and I can not thank you enough for helping us update our very outdated technology. The laptops you helped us get are an essential part of our science lab. \r\nThe use of computers in the classroom has become as normal as a textbook and just like textbooks they need to be updated. We use the laptops for research, virtual science labs and for science related videos. \r\nThanks to folks like you teachers are able to get materials not covered by the schools to keep their students engaged and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776117886864,"projectUrl":"project/update-our-tech/10072107/","projectTitle":"Update Our Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2075388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473249790379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-gs"},{"teacherId":7682667,"projectId":10080888,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom pantry has become a meaningful hub of care and connection. Students have taken ownership in organizing, stocking, and sharing resources with peers in need. Through hands-on involvement, they've developed empathy, leadership, and teamwork skills while seeing how small acts can make a real impact. This project has not only helped address hunger but also strengthened our classroom community and reinforced the importance of compassion and responsibility.","fullyFundedDate":1771344280225,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-with-a-classroom-pantry/10080888/","projectTitle":"Fueling Futures with a Classroom Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7682667_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607699911438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrossclasswishes"},{"teacherId":2098693,"projectId":9880556,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of our project, \"In and Out of the Classroom Techies,\" I have seen a meaningful and positive impact on the students. in my classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents are now more motivated to complete their written classwork within the designated time, knowing their names can be entered into a daily drawing for the opportunity to use the laptop for the day.\r\n\r\nWith access to the laptop, students are able to explore e-books and engage with educational math programs such as IXL, ReflexMath, i-Ready, and Prodigy. The portability of the device provides flexibility, allowing students to use it both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nThis technology empowers students to independently review concepts, learn new skills, and stay actively engaged in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763390590596,"projectUrl":"project/in-and-out-of-the-classroom-techies/9880556/","projectTitle":"In and Out of the Classroom Techies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shillingford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2098693_orig.jpg?crop=426,426,x58,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571272822618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shillingford"},{"teacherId":5700669,"projectId":10062279,"letterContent":"My students were eager and curious to make a positive impact in our community. It was my goal to give my students an opportunity to give back to people within our school community who are less fortunate by donating non perishable food and snacks through a student created pantry.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher I wanted to make it our mission to fight food insecurities.\r\nWhen given the opportunity of creating a food and snack pantry using the requested food items, snacks and pull out cabinet organizer they were very excited. The students were very eager to distribute to those in need within our school community. I feel it is never too early to teach students about giving back, and taking action to support a cause that will make this world a better place.\r\n\r\nThank you for this opportunity to give back to our community and reduce hunger in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1770058332404,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-heroes/10062279/","projectTitle":"Hunger Heroes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5700669"},{"teacherId":2075388,"projectId":9887754,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude that I write this letter. Being able to send you this note means that you helped us reach our goal and we were able to obtain the materials to build rockets and launch them. This activity is great for my students because many of them come from low income houses and activities such as these may otherwise be impossible to experience. \r\nMy 5th graders were super excited when i informed them that our project was funded. Most of my students didn't even know what a model rocket was, and their faces were all smiles when i showed them a video example.\r\n\r\nSo thank you very much for the role you played in securing these rockets.","fullyFundedDate":1765924999138,"projectUrl":"project/to-infinity-and-beyond/9887754/","projectTitle":"To Infinity and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2075388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473249790379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-gs"},{"teacherId":2067497,"projectId":10061184,"letterContent":"Our goal for this project was to make it our mission to fight food insecurities by creating\r\na fully stocked pantry for distribution to those in need within our school community. It was proven that it is never too early to teach students about giving back, and taking action to support a cause that will make this world a better place. Without skipping a beat, our kiddos responded to complete the task at hand. They proudly answered the call and accomplished their mission. \r\n\r\nFood insecurity is a real issue and it brought my students great joy to provide these resources to those in need. I hope this experience will encourage my students to always think about others, and have empathy for those who are less fortunate.\r\n\r\nThank you for this opportunity to give back to our community and reduce hunger in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1770052110891,"projectUrl":"project/we-r-on-a-mission-to-fight-hunger/10061184/","projectTitle":"We R on a Mission to Fight Hunger!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2067497_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x354,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559415589767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terirodriguez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45775","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":899,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"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":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.9,"schoolId":45775,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about South Hialeah Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"South Hialeah Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/miami-dade-county-public-schools/south-hialeah-elementary-school/45775"}