{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palmetto Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1984435,"projectId":9475404,"letterContent":"The students were so thrilled to receive the materials, especially the snacks (photo of their reactions included). Lunch is at 12:51p.m., so having something to snack on after Specials (P.E., Music, Art) helps a lot.\r\nThe new headsets are a great addition to the reading center. The headsets help students focus on their assigned reading activities, which I have seen steady growth in Phonics. YAY!\r\nThe writing journals are a \"Hit\"! The students enjoy writing and illustrating in their journals. They wrote what they are \"Thankful for\" and your donations were some of the common responses made by the students. On that note...\r\n\r\n\"I am Thankful for your generosity. I am Thankful that you chose to fund my project. I am Thankful that your kindness will help me continue to enhance students' learning. I am Thankful for You!\"","fullyFundedDate":1758496886303,"projectUrl":"project/innovating-with-resources/9475404/","projectTitle":"Innovating with Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Titus Kiture","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1984435"},{"teacherId":10093688,"projectId":9500589,"letterContent":"Forst of al, THANK YOU! You have truly made an impact of the classroom environment and atmosphere! My students love coming to class and feel so at home, we are truly a family! The headphones and treats keep it quiet will having rewards for hardworking students! And the colored ink had giving my class a new level of life, colored posters, name tags, and pictures for hallway art projects have made the students and I so happy to engage in school activities! We can not thank you enough, thank you thank you! And God bless you all!","fullyFundedDate":1754338441265,"projectUrl":"project/help-brighten-up-the-classroom-a-home-a/9500589/","projectTitle":"Help Brighten Up the Classroom! A Home Away From Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10093688_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753470111166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093688"},{"teacherId":5262520,"projectId":9352509,"letterContent":"Your generosity is very much appreciated! I am absolutely thrilled to be moving up with my amazing first graders to second grade! After 26 years teaching Kindergarten, I just moved to first with my class and NOW second grade. We are truly a class family of 22. I am so excited for this amazing opportunity to teach 2nd grade with my class family.\r\nI love that I will be able to supply math and reading materials to begin the 2025-2026 school year.\r\nI teach at a Title I school that provides free lunch and breakfast to all students. We have a boxed meals and snacks that they take home on Fridays. Therefore, providing school supplies is very difficult financially for our families. Your donation to this project has helped many!","fullyFundedDate":1755521905350,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-here-we-come/9352509/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Here We Come","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Witten Mindermann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262520"},{"teacherId":9681406,"projectId":9438453,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for helping supply our math stations. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have access to engaging, hands-on resources that make learning math more interactive and enjoyable. The stations are helping to build confidence, encourage collaboration, and support a wide range of learning styles. It's been amazing to see the students so motivated and excited about math!\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom! You're making a lasting impact on our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1754338441813,"projectUrl":"project/math-centers-for-bright-minds/9438453/","projectTitle":"Math 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":10211924,"projectId":9647194,"letterContent":"A Big Thank You!\r\n\r\nWhen our K–2 students first saw the snacks and treats you donated (their absolute favorites) their faces lit up with excitement! You could hear the cheers and laughter as they explored everything they were thrilled and so curious.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the treats during our reading and math centers as little motivators, and it's amazing to see how they encourage teamwork, sharing, and focus. Your generosity is making learning even more fun and engaging for our classroom.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using these resources to support lessons where students practice counting, taking turns, and following directions all while celebrating their successes with a favorite treat. Thanks to you, learning has never been this joyful!❤️","fullyFundedDate":1756432637712,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-rewards-for-sweet-behaviors-snack/9647194/","projectTitle":"Sweet Rewards for Sweet Behaviors: Snacks to Motivate My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10211924_orig.jpg?crop=457,457,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755901631983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10211924"},{"teacherId":10091086,"projectId":9505654,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when our new whiteboards, markers, and erasers arrived! The excitement in the room was contagious—everyone couldn't wait to hold their very own board and try it out. These tools are already becoming an essential part of our daily routine, helping students practice letters, numbers, words, and even beginning sentences in a way that feels fun and interactive.\r\n\r\nThe best part was seeing their joy when they first used the boards. They were cheering and smiling from ear to ear, and several of them immediately drew little hearts to show their gratitude for this generous gift. It was such a special moment that showed just how much your support means to them.\r\n\r\nThese whiteboards are more than just supplies—they are building confidence, encouraging creativity, and giving students a hands-on way to learn. On behalf of myself and my Kindergarteners, thank you for helping us bring excitement and meaningful learning into our classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1757683151106,"projectUrl":"project/markers-boards-and-bright-ideas/9505654/","projectTitle":"Markers, Boards, and Bright Ideas!","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"},{"teacherId":10095722,"projectId":9530159,"letterContent":"When my students first saw we received snacks they were so excited. They were interested in knowing what snacks were in the box, when can they eat them, and who bought them. \r\nSince having the snacks, we usually eat after specials I've noticed more concentration, energy levels, and overall eager to learn. Our lunch is later in the afternoon so having the snacks helps reduce some hunger and irritability. \r\nDuring teaching the students attention span is longer, and the reduce amount of times of asking me the question \"is it lunch time yet?\" \r\nThey really enjoy the Pringles, and popcorn. \r\n\r\nThank you The Schoen Foundation for your generosity, and gifting these snacks to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755476050844,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-healthy-minds/9530159/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Healthy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095722"},{"teacherId":7690703,"projectId":8970393,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generous gift has gone straight into building excitement and motivation for our students. We used the items to stock our school store, where students can \"buy\" treasures with PBIS tokens they earn for positive behaviors like showing respect, helping others, and staying on task. This has quickly become one of the most popular parts of our PBIS system.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the treasure box items, their faces lit up. The buzz in the room was immediate, and students started talking about what they wanted to save for and how many tokens they would need. Instead of just being told to follow expectations, they now have a meaningful, tangible reward system that keeps them motivated day after day.\r\n\r\nThe next step for our class is to connect the store with goal setting. Students are learning how to budget their tokens, make choices, and work toward bigger rewards over time. This ties in not only with behavior but also with real-world math and decision-making skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation gave our students more than prizes and, it gave them a chance to celebrate their successes, feel proud of their efforts, and be part of a positive classroom community. We're truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1736966307275,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-incentives/8970393/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Menahem","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7690703_orig.png?crop=382,382,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722995413293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7690703"},{"teacherId":7690703,"projectId":8788101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of books for our classroom. The moment my students saw the new titles, their faces lit up and they immediately began trading recommendations and making lists of which book to read first. One student exclaimed, \"It feels like our classroom just got a whole new library!\" That excitement has carried into our daily reading block, where the books are already being used for partner reading, small-group discussions, and independent reading time.\r\n\r\nThese resources have done more than fill our shelves and they've created opportunities for deeper engagement. For example, during a recent project on story elements, students were eager to pull examples from the new books to illustrate character traits and plot structures. Having fresh, high-interest texts has made it easier for them to connect concepts from our lessons to real reading experiences.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to build on this momentum by launching book talks, where students present a short summary and favorite quote to the class. This not only boosts comprehension but also fosters speaking and listening skills. Your support has given us the tools to make reading both joyful and meaningful, and I'm deeply grateful for the impact you've made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1726671440949,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy/8788101/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Menahem","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7690703_orig.png?crop=382,382,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722995413293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7690703"},{"teacherId":9681406,"projectId":9308520,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of social and emotional learning books for our classroom. These books have already begun to make a meaningful impact on our students' growth, both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nThe stories are helping students build empathy, self-awareness, and positive relationships. During our read-alouds and discussions, I see children making connections to the characters and practicing the important skills of kindness, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. The books are also giving students the language to express how they feel, which has created a more supportive and respectful classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has provided tools that will not only support students this year but also leave a lasting impression on how they understand themselves and others. Thank you for investing in their social and emotional development—it is a gift that truly helps shape both hearts and minds.","fullyFundedDate":1746786112345,"projectUrl":"project/social-and-emotional-learning-opportunit/9308520/","projectTitle":"Social and Emotional Learning Opportunities!","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":9681406,"projectId":9119315,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. Your contributions toward flexible seating and small group materials have made a tremendous difference in both the learning environment and the students' engagement.\r\n\r\nThe addition of flexible seating has created a more welcoming and student-centered space. Students now have the freedom to choose seating that helps them feel comfortable and focused, which has led to increased participation, collaboration, and independence. It is truly inspiring to see how excited they are to learn when given the opportunity to take ownership of their space.\r\n\r\nThe small group materials have also had a powerful impact on instruction. These resources allow me to provide more targeted lessons that meet students at their individual levels. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where students feel valued, engaged, and motivated to do their best each day. Thank you for believing in the importance of education and for investing in the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746785596680,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-small-group-materia/9119315/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Small Group Materials!","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":9419961,"letterContent":"My students and I sincerely thank you for the holiday craft kits that you have so graciously provided. Just recently, my students created their own unique pumpkins to display for Halloween. As they were making their pumpkins, I was able to see the joy and excitement on their faces as they were using the colorful pieces provided to decorate their foam pumpkin cutouts. \r\n\r\nMy kindergarten students enjoyed the craft so much that they asked when the next one was scheduled, to which I replied, \"soon\" because they will be designing turkeys next month. My class erupted into excitement upon hearing that they would once again be able to use their imagination and problem-solving skills to design foam cutouts to celebrate another holiday. \r\n\r\nThanks again for making this possible. Your donation really means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1754338443966,"projectUrl":"project/fun-holiday-crafts/9419961/","projectTitle":"Fun Holiday Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. 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