{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palmetto Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10430366,"projectId":10093242,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations of snacks and classroom supplies to our VPK classroom. Your support has truly made a difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nOur students use the supplies every day during centers, art activities, and hands-on learning projects. One special moment was seeing their excitement as they used the new materials to create colorful artwork and practice early skills together. They were so happy and eager to explore!\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks and supplies, their faces lit up with joy. They felt cared for and excited to have new items just for them.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to support learning through play, creativity, and group activities. We are currently working on building social skills, early literacy, and hands-on exploration, and your donations help make all of this possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students such a meaningful and joyful classroom experience.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1774963781365,"projectUrl":"project/big-dreams-begin-in-our-vpk-classroom/10093242/","projectTitle":"Big Dreams Begin in Our VPK Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10430366"},{"teacherId":1984435,"projectId":9934261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Teddy Bears and the reading books. When I opened the package, the students bursted out with loud cheers that the adjoining teacher came to my classroom to see what all the commotion was about. The students are more focused during reading time as they read \"with and to\" their Teddy. All the years of teaching, I have never seen students so eager to read. The reading assessments data has shown reading growth in the short time we have received your donations, especially the second language learners. Thank you always seem like not enough. I Appreciate You!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769177883345,"projectUrl":"project/teddy-my-reading-buddy/9934261/","projectTitle":"Teddy My Reading Buddy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Titus Kiture","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1984435"},{"teacherId":9681406,"projectId":9816702,"letterContent":"Providing neurodiversity sensory tools for a student with special needs has had a meaningful and positive impact on his daily functioning and overall well-being in the classroom. These tools support his ability to self-regulate, stay focused, and manage sensory input in a way that meets his individual needs.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these supports, he has shown increased independence and improved engagement during learning activities. He is better able to cope with overwhelming moments and transitions, using the tools as a strategy to calm his body and refocus his attention. This has led to fewer disruptions and a more positive learning experience for both him and his peers.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping me meet the needs of each student.","fullyFundedDate":1767212002588,"projectUrl":"project/support-a-neurodiverse-students-success/9816702/","projectTitle":"Support a Neurodiverse Student’s Success with Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9681406_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737906581935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9681406"},{"teacherId":9582808,"projectId":9857297,"letterContent":"My students and I express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of yummy snacks. Because of your donation, my students are able to have a variety of snacks, such as granola bars, popcorn, and fruit stripes to help them reset and recharge during snack time. \r\nThanks again for your donation. My students truly enjoy this moment of the day where they get to grab a quick bite of delicious snacks. I am super appreciative of your donation because you are helping to improve my students' attention and you are helping to boost their energy.","fullyFundedDate":1770393727555,"projectUrl":"project/yummy-snacks-for-snack-time/9857297/","projectTitle":"Yummy Snacks for Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9582808_orig.jpg?crop=446,446,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720110891684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9582808"},{"teacherId":9582808,"projectId":9836345,"letterContent":"Thanks a million for the magnetic letters and boards. My kindergarten students are having so much fun building and writing words. Because of your donation, my students are able to have a hands-on approach to learning short vowels words, high-frequency words, and long vowel words. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your donation and support for my classroom. My students look forward to using these tools every day to help them practice words in multiple ways. I am so grateful for these resources because they are helping to improve and strengthen my students' phonics and reading skills.","fullyFundedDate":1770393730002,"projectUrl":"project/creating-words-with-magnetic-letters/9836345/","projectTitle":"Creating Words With Magnetic Letters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. 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The resources you have graciously provided have truly helped to strengthen my students' comprehension as well as their confidence in academics.","fullyFundedDate":1769177883654,"projectUrl":"project/solving-reading-and-math-problems-daily/9846994/","projectTitle":"Solving Reading and Math Problems Daily","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9582808_orig.jpg?crop=446,446,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720110891684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9582808"},{"teacherId":508417,"projectId":9887739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing the project to life. In my classroom this iPad is much more than just a screen, it's a personalized reading coach. My beginning readers are able to access programs specifically tailored to their needs. It allows my students to build phonemic awareness and sight word recognition at their own pace, turning what can sometimes be a frustrating challenge into an engaging, successful experience.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part has been the interactive nature of the slides I am using in my lessons. The students love the digital presentation and instant feedback they get from small group lessons as well as independent work.\r\n\r\nI have been especially moved by how some of my more hesitant readers have blossomed. One student in particular who used to shy away from books, rushes to the iPad the second it's offered. The privacy of the headphones and gentle corrections from the software has given her confidence to practice out loud without fear of judgement. Your gift hasn't just provided technology; it has provided my students with the confidence to call themselves readers.","fullyFundedDate":1769177885525,"projectUrl":"project/apple-power-for-little-readers-part-1/9887739/","projectTitle":"Apple Power for Little Readers (Part 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp508417_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522684989465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-ryan"},{"teacherId":508417,"projectId":9112994,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our tactile literacy boards! As you can see in the photos, my students are now \"word architects\". In a world of screens, physically moving letters helps student brains connect sounds to reading in a way worksheets can't. The Science of Reading says that this is one of the most powerful ways of teaching reading to students. This hands on puzzle has turned a difficult subject into a favorite part of our classroom routine. Even my most hesitant readers are now focused and confident. Thank you for giving them the tools to build their own success.","fullyFundedDate":1739889619448,"projectUrl":"project/we-all-fly-with-ufli/9112994/","projectTitle":"We All Fly with UFLI","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp508417_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522684989465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-ryan"},{"teacherId":508417,"projectId":9887067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the seeds and hyrdoponic grow systems. Your gift has made a huge difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur classroom has no windows, so it can feel dark and gloomy. The bright lights from the grow system have completely changed our space. The room feels warmer, brighter, and happier now. My beginning readers come in excited to see the green plants glowing under the bright lights. It's amazing how much brighter everything feels!\r\n\r\nJust like seeds need water, light and nutrients to grow, beginning readers need the right help to grow too. The hydroponic system gives seeds exactly what they need everyday. I the same way, I give my readers the tools they need. Seeds don't grow overnight, and neither do readers. But, with the right light, the right care, and practice every day both seeds and readers grow strong. My students watch the seedlings get bigger and stronger each day and they understand their reading is growing too - one day, one book, one word at a time","fullyFundedDate":1766460823922,"projectUrl":"project/growing-and-reading/9887067/","projectTitle":"Growing and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp508417_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522684989465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-ryan"},{"teacherId":10095722,"projectId":9558640,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity to bless us with the printer, which will enable us to print pictures of our students in our classroom and help add character to our classroom, as well as enhance our creativity in classroom assignments. \r\n\r\nOur students are excited when they come into the classroom, as they see a picture of themselves, giving them a sense of belonging and letting them know that this classroom is their home away from home. Their school home. \r\n\r\nThey all know when to keep taking pictures and want to share with their family members what they're doing in the classroom. I find another way to encourage family engagement. When they see their child is excited about something in school, they will be encouraged to stay engaged in their child's learning. When family sees a teacher making an effort to make their child feel a part of something, I hope it encourages them to stay engaged, connect, and want to learn more about their growth and learning in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757683185545,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds/9558640/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095722_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776295978876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095722"},{"teacherId":9681406,"projectId":9438361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom reading centers. These materials have already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nOur reading centers provide students with structured opportunities to practice key literacy skills at their own pace. Through hands-on activities, small-group work, and independent exploration, students are building confidence in reading, improving comprehension, and developing a love for learning. The centers also allow me to better support students with different learning needs by offering targeted instruction and differentiated activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are more engaged, motivated, and excited to read each day. Your support is helping create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can grow and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757683174666,"projectUrl":"project/reading-centers-for-bright-minds/9438361/","projectTitle":"Reading Centers for Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9681406_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737906581935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9681406"},{"teacherId":10091086,"projectId":9711730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our recess equipment project! My Kindergarten students were absolutely thrilled when we unpacked our new materials, and the excitement has not slowed down. We are so grateful for the recess cart, bean bag parachute, hand-eye coordination cones, circus games set, velcro ball catch sets, jump ropes, and the ball pump. Each item has added so much joy, energy, and purpose to our outdoor playtime.\r\n\r\nThe recess cart has helped us stay organized and makes it easy to bring everything outside each day. Our jump ropes and velcro catch sets have quickly become favorites, giving students fun ways to build coordination and confidence. The ball pump has been incredibly helpful in keeping our equipment ready for use, and the bean bag parachute and circus games set have encouraged teamwork, laughter, and imaginative play.\r\n\r\nYour support has made recess a richer, more meaningful part of our school day. Students are staying active, developing motor skills, practicing cooperation, and building positive social interactions—all while having a wonderful time. We are truly grateful for the joy and growth these supplies have brought to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1758292557194,"projectUrl":"project/recess-rockstars-in-the-making/9711730/","projectTitle":"Recess Rockstars in the Making!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10091086_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y885&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753316160202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10091086"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46718","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1006,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":55,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.4,"schoolId":46718,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Palmetto Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Palmetto Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/orange-county-public-schools/palmetto-elementary-school/46718"}