{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mount Vernon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3361363,"projectId":9456738,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for donating to my classroom. The students will soon be enjoying all of the materials that we have received.\r\n\r\nThe composition books will be used for Center folders or Math journals, wherever the need may be\r\n\r\nThe cardstock will be used for multiple printing jobs in the classroom. It is always nice to have a variety of colors on hand.\r\n\r\nI will be using the blue folders to make Writing folders for the students to use in their daily writing and to story their stories.\r\n\r\nAgain thank you for your kindness.\"","fullyFundedDate":1753924802322,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics-for-kindergarten/9456738/","projectTitle":"Back to School Basics for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3361363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459250603391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-westerfield33614"},{"teacherId":3361363,"projectId":9870159,"letterContent":"The gift you have given our classroom in the form of lego materials has had an amazing impact on our after school club.\r\n\r\nWhen I told the students that we had been given building materials for our after-school Lego program, we were sitting in a circle guessing what our the announcement could be. No one guessed, so I revealed what it was and everyone jumped up and cheered. It was one of the most amazing moments of this year. We have set up a closet for the materials and use the new materials in our after-school program every Wednesday.\r\n\r\nThe building materials that you have provided us with will be used for years to come, engaging and exciting students about learning. Thank you for giving the gift of intrigue, education, and technology. We greatly appreciate your love and support.","fullyFundedDate":1764687442137,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-kindergarten/9870159/","projectTitle":"STEM in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3361363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459250603391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-westerfield33614"},{"teacherId":3361363,"projectId":9924594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations towards \"Treasures for our Treasures\", our students really enjoyed all the many gifts and prizes that went into our treasure box. We received items such as; slime, stickers, small plush toys, cars and others toys and trinkets that our students love. The treasures were colorful and eye catching. Not only are they motivating for my behavior issues, the treasure box motivates our students to work harder and redirect students who have falling off task to do better. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768600188168,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-time/9924594/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3361363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459250603391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-westerfield33614"},{"teacherId":3361363,"projectId":9824248,"letterContent":"The gift you have given our classroom in the form of new alphabet materials has had an amazing impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen I told the students that we had been given new center materials for our ABC center, we were sitting in a circle guessing what our \"new center\" could be. No one guessed new materials, so I revealed what it was and everyone jumped up and cheered. It was one of the most amazing moments of this year. We have set up an ABC center and use the new materials in our centers every day. We don't only use them there though, but also to write and illustrate stories.\r\n\r\nAnd the impact goes further than that, two of my students who struggle with the pace and rigor of the curriculum have worked with the alphabet center at their seats. They are intrigued and active when working with the materials instead of being disengaged and overcome by concepts which are difficult for them.","fullyFundedDate":1762968687880,"projectUrl":"project/alphabet-centers-for-learning/9824248/","projectTitle":"Alphabet Centers for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3361363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459250603391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-westerfield33614"},{"teacherId":3361363,"projectId":10057276,"letterContent":"Your donations have funded snacks for our entire grade level for over a month. You helped feed almost 60 children! Our school day runs from 8:45 to 2:55. For 7 year-old children that is a long day! (me too!) Our lunch this year is at 12:25 in the afternoon, which makes for a long time to go without a snack.\r\n\r\nWith the overwhelming joy of your donation we have started a movement at our school. People were so jealous of how awesome our snacks they begged for our administrators to take action.\r\n\r\nNow our ENTIRE school gets packages of snacks for every student. :)\r\n\r\nThank you for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1771012196399,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/10057276/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3361363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459250603391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-westerfield33614"},{"teacherId":3361363,"projectId":9242201,"letterContent":"The gift you have given our classroom in the form of Books has had an amazing impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen I told the students that we had been given books for our reading center, we were sitting in a circle guessing what our \"new center\" could be. No one guessed new books, so I revealed what it was and everyone jumped up and cheered. It was one of the most amazing moments of this year. We have set up a listening center and use the new books in our centers every day. We don't only use them there though, but also to write and illustrate stories.\r\n\r\nAnd the impact goes further than that, two of my students who struggle with the pace and rigor of the curriculum have worked with the books at their seats. They are intrigued and active when working with the books instead of being disengaged and overcome by concepts which are difficult for them.\r\n\r\nThe books that you have provided us with will be used for years to come, engaging and exiting students about learning. We greatly appreciate your love and support","fullyFundedDate":1754510805062,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-rocking-readers/9242201/","projectTitle":"Help My Rocking Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3361363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459250603391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-westerfield33614"},{"teacherId":3361363,"projectId":9637927,"letterContent":"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous donations that allowed me to purchase math centers for my second-grade classroom. With all the emphasis that our county puts on the Reading curriculum, I sometimes feel that Math is being pushed to the side. With the purchase of the Math centers, the children are able to work in independent groups on activities they are interested in. It also allows me to pull small skill-based groups to work with specific skills. Those children don't even realize that they are getting small group instruction. They just think they are playing a game with their teacher.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see all of the new Math games. I think they wanted to play with them all at once. I allowed them some free exploration at first to get all of the excitement out. Then I tried to work with each group and show them how to play the actual games or how they could differentiate the game to their own cognitive level.\r\n\r\nNext year, I will continue to use the Math centers in small groups for both students who need to be challenged and for students who may need some remediation. Math is an important subject for school age students to master. Educational math games help kids practice in a fun and rewarding way. Math games for kids can help make learning fun where kids actually look forward to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757514590692,"projectUrl":"project/mathematicians-in-the-making/9637927/","projectTitle":"Mathematicians in the Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3361363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459250603391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-westerfield33614"},{"teacherId":3361363,"projectId":10100357,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation of Science materials for my Kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nBringing Life Science to life in the classroom is so much fun for our students. They will get to see the life cycle of an ant, a ladybug and the brine shrimp up close and personal. They will get to observe the changes on a daily basis and record in their journals. They will also get the chance to feed the living things and observe them in different types of habitats.\r\n\r\nThis year, first grade does not have a lot of hands-on resources in Science due to budget cuts. I truly appreciate your efforts to allow me to bring Science to real life!","fullyFundedDate":1774453190949,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-science-to-life/10100357/","projectTitle":"Bringing Science to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3361363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459250603391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-westerfield33614"},{"teacherId":6522399,"projectId":9818671,"letterContent":"We've been using the new resources to make our PBIS events feel truly special for our students. One of our favorite moments was our \"Snowballs and Snow Cones\" event. Students earned PBIS points by showing the Guidelines to Success: MAGIC and were able to purchase the event with their points. We used the decorations to completely transform the space. They enjoyed snow cones and a snowball fight! We've also been using the popcorn seasonings during our PBIS movie days, which has made those rewards even more fun and memorable.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw everything, their reactions said it all. They were excited right away! Some of our quieter students really opened up, smiling, joining in, and encouraging their classmates. It created such a positive vibe, and we saw that carry over into the classroom afterward.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we're building on that excitement by helping students set goals connected to our MAGIC values and track their progress. We're also planning our next celebration and giving students more voice in how it comes together. That sense of ownership is helping them stay motivated and take pride in making positive choices every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create these moments for our students. They truly mean so much.","fullyFundedDate":1767900357706,"projectUrl":"project/magical-pbis-celebrations-for-our-studen/9818671/","projectTitle":"Magical PBIS Celebrations for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaValla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6522399_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564628314655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6522399"},{"teacherId":10306559,"projectId":9811374,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our PBIS store has quickly become one of the most exciting and motivating parts of our school culture. Students earn points by showing positive behavior aligned with our school expectations: Motivation, Achievement, Growth Mindset, Integrity, and Cooperation. They are now able to use those points to \"shop\" for rewards they helped choose and get excited about.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments happened during our first PBIS store opening. Students lined up with huge smiles, carefully counting their points and talking with friends about what they hoped to earn. Even small items like stickers, stress balls, colorful pens, and fidget toys created excitement and pride. Several students who previously struggled with behavior began setting personal goals so they could earn enough points to visit the store. Teachers immediately noticed students encouraging each other, making better choices, and taking more ownership of their actions throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, the reaction was incredible. They were amazed by the variety of choices and excited to have rewards that felt fun, meaningful, and age-appropriate. Many students proudly shared their rewards with teachers and classmates, and some even said this was the first time they had ever earned something through positive behavior at school. The PBIS store quickly became more than a reward system. It became a source of motivation, confidence, and connection.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to continue expanding our PBIS program by creating themed reward days, schoolwide behavior challenges, and classroom incentives tied directly to our expectations. Students are already working toward future store days and setting new behavior goals. Teachers are also incorporating the PBIS system into classroom discussions about responsibility, kindness, teamwork, and perseverance. Your support has helped us create a stronger, more positive school environment where students feel recognized, encouraged, and proud of their accomplishments every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768976115540,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-positive-behavior-pbis-magic/9811374/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Positive Behavior: PBIS MAGIC Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trotter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10306559_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760041847861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306559"},{"teacherId":10364078,"projectId":9935941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students and I have had so much fun building with our Legos set We have also enjoyed playing with the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Heads. The Mr. and Mrs. Potato heads have been a wonderful tool to use during our unit that teaches about the five senses. \r\n\r\nThis time of building and connecting provides so many organic opportunities for language development. Learning through play is what we do in a PreK Blended ESE classroom. \r\n\r\nWe have built a whole city using our Legos. I have included photos of our amazing work :)","fullyFundedDate":1764690928687,"projectUrl":"project/early-childhood-language-development/9935941/","projectTitle":"Early Childhood Language Development!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shawn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10364078"},{"teacherId":6522399,"projectId":9654876,"letterContent":"Students use cameras and tripods to learn by doing. They explore lighting, framing, and composition through real projects instead of worksheets. Technology supports critical thinking, problem solving, and revision in real time. Learning feels purposeful because each photo serves a clear goal and audience.\r\n\r\nStudents feel excited by ownership. They work as a media team with defined roles such as photographer, editor, and creative lead. Seeing their work published in the upcoming yearbook drives their motivation and pride. Quiet students gain confidence behind the camera. Students who struggle in traditional lessons show focus, leadership, and creativity during hands-on work.\r\n\r\nThis project helps students see themselves as capable creators. They practice collaboration, communication, and digital skills used in modern careers. Your support gives students a voice and strengthens connection to their school community.","fullyFundedDate":1760003025561,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-the-magic-of/9654876/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through the Magic of Creative Media","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaValla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6522399_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564628314655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6522399"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46904","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":333,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.1,"schoolId":46904,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mount Vernon Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mount Vernon Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/pinellas-county-schools/mt-vernon-elementary-school/46904"}