{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Medulla Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10081043,"projectId":10327087,"letterContent":"My classes and I are very grateful for the generosity you have given to us. We've had quite a bit of changes since the beginning of the school year. I now serve 63 students instead of 35 and teach three classes per day instead of two. Since my periods are shorter now I am having to teach the same amount in the smaller periods of time. The whiteboards have come in handy more than you know. I use them almost on a daily basis not only for engagement but to do short formatives so I can see which kids need my help to be pulled into smaller groups. My small group table also focuses in on using the whiteboards as well. That has been a time saver for me. I did not have a full class set before and the ones that I had were broken and would not erase well.\r\n\r\nThe other item that is extremely useful and helpful is the rolling whiteboard. I use that in the morning for lunch and question of the day and I use that for small group either teaching at the table or pulling it aside to smaller groups within the classroom. The kids love the question of the day!\r\n\r\nOther items that have been extremely helpful are the Expo markers which are used on a daily basis either with a white boards or my dry erase pockets. I do have a class set of those and since I have 63 kids now it's much easier to use the pockets with 23 copies instead of 63 each day. My pencil sharpener is fun LOL it takes the pencils and sharpens them by itself. That is one of my classroom jobs and my student loves to do it each day :-)\r\n\r\nI am grateful for your support as I do not have a lot of parent support in our particular area. Being a Title One School we have our limitations. I am truly grateful for the financial support you have given my classroom and my students :-)","fullyFundedDate":1783984492970,"projectUrl":"project/write-on-wipe-off/10327087/","projectTitle":"Write On, Wipe Off!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Desourdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10081043_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780836908037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081043"},{"teacherId":10026942,"projectId":10185947,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space filled with creativity, organization, and joyful learning. The new resources have already become part of our daily routines, and my students are thriving because of them.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have made our classroom more organized, hands‑on, and engaging. Students use the chair pockets to keep their supplies tidy and the headphones during digital learning. The EXPO markers, Astrobrights paper, and laminating sheets help us create bright, reusable centers and anchor charts. The magnetic tiles, Play‑Doh, and giant checkers mat are used for STEM building, math modeling, and SEL activities. Classic games like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders support teamwork and turn‑taking. The electric pencil sharpener, poly envelopes, sheet protectors, and sticky tabs keep our materials organized and ready for daily use. Overall, these items have boosted creativity, focus, and joy in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778162685952,"projectUrl":"project/year-2/10185947/","projectTitle":"Year 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10026942_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786193752923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10026942"},{"teacherId":9998104,"projectId":10170916,"letterContent":"I wanted to personally reach out and thank you for your generous support. Because of your donation, my students will be starting the upcoming school year with the supplies they need to feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, access to basic school supplies is not guaranteed. Your kindness removes that worry and allows them to walk into the classroom on the first day feeling included and capable, rather than anxious or behind. I've already seen how something as simple as having their own materials can boost their confidence, increase participation, and help them stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has also allowed me to provide small incentive prizes throughout the year. These rewards may seem simple, but they are incredibly meaningful to my students. They motivate them to stay engaged, celebrate their effort, and take pride in their accomplishments. For some, these moments of recognition truly make school a place they feel excited to be.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity is creating a positive and lasting impact—not just academically, but emotionally as well. You are helping build a classroom environment where every student feels supported, valued, and inspired to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1776099701075,"projectUrl":"project/the-essentials/10170916/","projectTitle":"The Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9998104_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784659752538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9998104"},{"teacherId":9998104,"projectId":10032983,"letterContent":"Themed lessons have had a meaningful impact on 1st grade students both academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nAcademically, themed instruction increases engagement and helps students make stronger connections across subjects. When reading, writing, math, science, and social studies are tied to one exciting theme (such as space, farms, oceans, or community helpers), students see learning as connected rather than separate subjects. This improves comprehension, vocabulary development, and retention of skills because concepts are reinforced in multiple ways. Students are more motivated to read texts, solve problems, and complete writing tasks when they connect to a theme they're excited about.\r\n\r\nEngagement and Motivation also significantly increase. Themed classrooms create anticipation and curiosity. Students often participate more in discussions, ask deeper questions, and show greater perseverance during challenging tasks because the theme makes learning feel purposeful and fun.\r\n\r\nCreativity and Critical Thinking grow as well. Themes encourage hands-on projects, role play, problem-solving activities, and collaborative tasks. Students begin to think more deeply and make real-world connections.\r\n\r\nClassroom Community is strengthened because everyone is working toward a shared experience. The theme becomes part of the classroom identity, fostering teamwork and a positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nOverall, themed lessons transform learning from routine instruction into an immersive experience that builds excitement, strengthens understanding, and supports long-term academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1773886714437,"projectUrl":"project/big-themes-bright-minds/10032983/","projectTitle":"Big Themes, Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9998104_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784659752538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9998104"},{"teacherId":9998104,"projectId":10099501,"letterContent":"Learning about the chicken life cycle has a powerful impact on 1st grade students academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nAcademically, students develop a deeper understanding of life science standards. Observing the stages from egg to chick to adult hen helps them understand sequencing, life cycles, and basic needs of living things. It strengthens vocabulary with words like incubate, hatch, embryo, and life cycle. Students also practice reading informational texts, writing observations in journals, measuring growth, and asking scientific questions — naturally integrating science, reading, writing, and math.\r\n\r\nSocially, the experience encourages teamwork and collaboration. Students work together to care for the eggs or chicks, share responsibilities, and discuss predictions and observations. They learn how to communicate ideas respectfully and listen to others' thinking.\r\n\r\nEmotionally, the biggest impact is often the sense of wonder and responsibility. Watching a chick hatch creates excitement and curiosity that textbooks simply cannot replicate. Students build empathy as they learn to handle chicks gently and understand the importance of caring for living things. For many children, this may be their first close-up experience with an animal's life cycle, making learning meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nOverall, learning about the chicken life cycle transforms science from something they read about into something they experience — building curiosity, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771364970147,"projectUrl":"project/chicken-life-cycle/10099501/","projectTitle":"Chicken Life Cycle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9998104_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784659752538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9998104"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46976","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":471,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.2,"schoolId":46976,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Medulla Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Medulla Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/polk-county-school-district/medulla-elementary-school/46976"}