{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Renaissance Charter School Central Palm","outOfStateSupporters":53.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7099643,"projectId":10065393,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, like you, our 4th grade mentors and kindergarten reading buddies were able to celebrate the end of an incredible year of learning, friendship, and reading growth with a memorable Bluey-themed celebration. The materials funded through this project helped create a joyful and welcoming environment where students could reflect on the special bonds they built throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe themed decorations, tablecloths, hanging décor, and food trays transformed our classroom into an exciting celebration space that immediately brought smiles and excitement to students' faces. The colorful atmosphere helped make the event feel truly special and rewarding for both the kindergarteners and their 4th grade mentors.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, students met regularly to read together, build literacy skills, encourage one another, and develop meaningful friendships. The end-of-year celebration gave students an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and the connections they created through the buddy program. The themed photo backdrops allowed students to take fun keepsake pictures together, which families greatly enjoyed receiving and sharing at home.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and treats provided added to the excitement and helped students feel recognized and appreciated for all of their hard work. More importantly, the celebration created lasting memories and reinforced the importance of kindness, leadership, teamwork, and community within our school.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students experienced a joyful and meaningful celebration that honored not only their academic growth, but also the friendships and confidence they developed throughout the year. Thank you for helping us create such a positive and unforgettable experience for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778081940658,"projectUrl":"project/celebration-for-mentors-and-mentees-part/10065393/","projectTitle":"Celebration for Mentors and Mentees Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660431624258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswims"},{"teacherId":7099643,"projectId":10163026,"letterContent":"As we look ahead to the next school year, our fourth grade students are excited to begin a meaningful pen pal journey that will bring writing to life in authentic and engaging ways. Thanks to the generous support of donors, like you, the Forever stamps and blank postcards from this project will allow students to experience the joy of handwritten communication while strengthening important academic and social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nStudents will use these materials throughout the year to write thoughtful letters and postcards to pen pals from different communities. They will practice essential writing skills such as grammar, sentence structure, organization, and voice while learning the proper format for letters and addressing mail. Instead of writing only for assignments, students will write with real purpose and excitement, knowing someone special is waiting to read their words.\r\n\r\nThese authentic writing experiences will help students build confidence in their communication skills while encouraging creativity, empathy, and connection. Receiving letters in return will foster enthusiasm for reading and writing and help students develop patience, responsibility, and meaningful relationships with others beyond their classroom walls.\r\n\r\nIn addition to improving literacy skills, this project will help students gain cultural awareness and broaden their understanding of the world around them. Through sharing stories, traditions, hobbies, and daily experiences, students will learn to appreciate both similarities and differences among their peers.\r\n\r\nThe simple act of sending and receiving real mail will create unforgettable moments of excitement and pride for our students. These materials will transform writing into an engaging, real-world experience that students will remember long after the school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1777978263135,"projectUrl":"project/positive-postcards/10163026/","projectTitle":"Positive Postcards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660431624258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswims"},{"teacherId":7099643,"projectId":10143214,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, every student in my upcoming 4th-grade class will have a story to call their own.\r\nI am thrilled to share that this DonorsChoose project has been fully funded! This marks the third year of our \"take-home book\" tradition, and thanks to you, we are ready to hit the ground running with Simon B. Rhymin'.\r\nWhy These Books Matter\r\nFor many of my students, these aren't just books—they are mirrors and windows. In a classroom representing a beautiful mosaic of cultures and backgrounds, finding a character like Simon allows my students to see their own resilience and creativity reflected on the page.\r\nBy providing a personal copy for every child to take home, you are helping us bridge the gap between school and the dinner table. These materials make a profound impact by:\r\nFostering Literacy: Ownership creates a sense of pride that transforms reading from a school task into a lifelong hobby.\r\nBuilding Empathy: Through Simon's journey, my students learn to navigate their own hardships with the same \"smile and strength\" they show every day in class.\r\nConnecting Families: Having a shared text at home encourages students to read with siblings and parents, strengthening our entire community.\r\nA Heartfelt Thank You\r\nMy students are some of the most dedicated and resilient individuals I know. They overcome more challenges than most adults, yet they walk into my classroom every day ready to learn. Knowing that there is a community of supporters like you who believe in their potential means the world to us.\r\nThank you for keeping this tradition alive and for investing in the magic of a child's first home library. Your kindness is truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1773858125561,"projectUrl":"project/next-years-take-home-books/10143214/","projectTitle":"Next Year's Take Home Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660431624258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswims"},{"teacherId":7099643,"projectId":9899858,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been able to bring learning and friendship to life in a very special way. Our 4th grade mentors and their kindergarten reading buddies have been using the new materials to prepare for their end-of-year Bluey-themed celebration, which honors the months they've spent reading, learning, and growing together. Of course, we had to have this celebration BEFORE state testing started as we are testing up until the end of the school year. One of the most meaningful moments happened when the kindergarten students saw the decorations and themed items for the first time—their faces lit up with excitement as they recognized their favorite characters and realized the party was being created just for them. The older students felt just as proud, knowing they helped build strong reading skills and friendships along the way. As we move forward, students will continue working together on reading activities and small craft projects that will become keepsakes from the celebration. The party will be a joyful finale where mentors and buddies reflect on the progress they made, share treats, exchange small gifts, and celebrate a year filled with literacy, teamwork, and kindness. Your support has helped create not just a party, but a memorable learning experience our students will carry with them long after the school year ends. 🎉📚","fullyFundedDate":1770070057700,"projectUrl":"project/celebration-for-mentors-and-mentees/9899858/","projectTitle":"Celebration for Mentors and Mentees","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660431624258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswims"},{"teacherId":7099643,"projectId":9870392,"letterContent":"My student have benefited from the purchase of items from my \"Filter in Clean Air\" project. The Air Purifier filters purchased have been used in my classroom to help keep germs and dust filtered out of the air. This helps my students to stay healthy while participating in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThe air purifier runs during the day to filter air in my classroom with transitions of two sets of 45 students a day. The air purifier helps remover dirt in the air and germs to help students stay healthier during class.","fullyFundedDate":1764714522930,"projectUrl":"project/filter-in-clean-air/9870392/","projectTitle":"Filter in Clean Air","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660431624258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswims"},{"teacherId":7099643,"projectId":9847107,"letterContent":"Unfortunately, for some reason, only one pack of stamps came in (equaling a total of only 100 stamps). I tried to contact the necessary people to get my 3 other sets of stamps, but it looks like I'll have to start another project all over again for this. My students and I are very dishearted, but we did have enough stamps to write our Thanksgiving letters to our families. I'm hoping that the other stamp and postcard project will be able to be funded not only for our new program we are going to be a part of, but also to send to our families for Winter Break. \r\n\r\nMy students and their families are excited to receive mail. And they are always happy to be thought of.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me continue to teach my students over the holiday breaks.","fullyFundedDate":1761279260427,"projectUrl":"project/forever-stamps-for-forever-students/9847107/","projectTitle":"Forever Stamps for Forever Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660431624258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswims"},{"teacherId":7099643,"projectId":9802860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to my students and their families for next year! I will now have a head start to assist my ever-growing class sizes to get brand new books and be able to relax because I know they will be handed out at our Winter Party next year before break. This means, I can start my lesson earlier, start my read aloud earlier and foster a love of books earlier for my next year's students. There are so many challenges my students face for encouraging reading at home and improving vocabulary. With their new books, families and students will practice reading together at home and discussing what they read to promote deeper thinking about text.","fullyFundedDate":1762267618072,"projectUrl":"project/next-years-take-home-books-simon-b-rh/9802860/","projectTitle":"Next Year's Take Home Books -Simon B. Rhymin","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660431624258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswims"},{"teacherId":7099643,"projectId":9792977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to my students and their families for next year! 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