{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palmetto Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":5262520,"projectId":9796621,"letterContent":"You generously donated to this project and helped My student! They needed snacks to remain focused and energized during school. Snacks like these granola bars, crackers and crackers will ensure students will be successful in school because they will have brain food.\r\n\r\nMy class family is absolutely thrilled to have snacks that offer them a variety or snacks that will give them a bigger boost during their school day. This helps them do their best and be successful in school.\r\nThank you so much for your contribution to this important project!","fullyFundedDate":1763494162329,"projectUrl":"project/need-snacks-for-success/9796621/","projectTitle":"Need Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Witten Mindermann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5262520"},{"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":9582808,"projectId":9418404,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your incredible donations of magnetic manipulatives. My kindergarten students look forward to using the sound boxes and Ten-Frame Answer Boards everyday to help them blend words and solve addition and subtraction problems. Because of their love of these resources, I have seen their math and reading scores increase exponentially. My students are so happy to receive acknowledgement for their passing scores on classwork and assessments because it confirms that they have used the tools correctly. It is also rewarding to see my students grasping how to use the magnetic sound boxes and ten-frames effectively and with confidence to yield the right answers.\r\n\r\nThanks again for the magnetic manipulatives. You are truly helping to give my students a solid foundation in reading and math skills.","fullyFundedDate":1758292562545,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-manipulatives-to-increase-math/9418404/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Manipulatives to Increase Math and Reading Skills!","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":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":10091086,"projectId":9495095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our Tidy Tables project! My Kindergarten students and I are beyond grateful for the paper organizers, pencil buckets, and colorful storage containers you've provided for our classroom. These items have already transformed the way our room functions each day.\r\n\r\nThe new organizers have helped create a cleaner, more structured learning environment where every supply now has a clear home. The pencil buckets make table work smoother and more efficient, and the colorful containers bring both joy and order to our centers and small-group areas. My students absolutely love using them, and the bright colors make organization feel fun and exciting!\r\n\r\nThese resources are also helping my students build responsibility and independence. They are learning how to put materials away correctly, keep their workspaces tidy, and take care of classroom tools. This is a skill they will carry with them far beyond Kindergarten, and it is all possible because of your support.\r\n\r\nThank you, Schoen Foundation, for believing in the importance of organization, structure, and a joyful learning environment. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1757683126114,"projectUrl":"project/tidy-tables-happy-learners/9495095/","projectTitle":"Tidy Tables, Happy Learners!","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"}],"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":62.5,"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"}