{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Emma E Booker Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9171479,"projectId":9623601,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has a beautiful new cubby storage unit that is already making a tremendous difference for my third graders. Before this addition, students often had to stack materials or share limited space, which made staying organized challenging. Now, each student has a clearly defined space to store their books, folders, and supplies. They are learning life long organization skills and to value the materials that belong to them. \r\n Your support has not only provided furniture, but also created a more efficient and positive learning environment for every child in our room. 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They learned that their ideas matter and that their stories deserve to be told.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their imagination, their growth, and their future. Your support has helped cultivate not only better writers, but more confident and capable young individuals. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in shaping Florida's next generation of storytellers and leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1764684792185,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-authors-building-young-writers-t/9868239/","projectTitle":"We Are Authors: Building Young Writers Through Imagination and Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6894887"},{"teacherId":9215329,"projectId":9862531,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing translation headphones for my 4th grade classroom! Your generosity is opening doors for my multilingual learners, allowing them to better understand lessons, follow directions, and actively participate in class discussions. These headphones give students greater independence and confidence, helping them feel included, valued, and capable. Because of you, language is no longer a barrier to learning but a bridge to learning. Your support is making a meaningful difference in our classroom every single day, and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1764684791617,"projectUrl":"project/translation-headphones/9862531/","projectTitle":"Translation Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stephenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9215329_orig.jpg?crop=5504,5504,x0,y1908&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693336877344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9215329"},{"teacherId":9428276,"projectId":10069833,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the snacks arrive to our classroom. We had just run out of snacks, so to have a good amount arrive we are grateful. When my class saw the new snacks arrive, they were clapping. Now when my student's wake up from naptime they have snacks to choose from. Now they eat a snack and are sent home full. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for continuing to support my students. Your snacks are being used daily in the class. I am forever grateful for your contribution to my hungry caterpillars. \r\nThank you, thank you, Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1770078765456,"projectUrl":"project/the-hungry-caterpillars/10069833/","projectTitle":"The Hungry Caterpillars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dillard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428276_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722607773180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428276"},{"teacherId":7381178,"projectId":10026729,"letterContent":"It's hard to believe we are already halfway through the school year and beginning to plan for kindergarten graduation—a meaningful milestone that celebrates just how much our students have grown. Because of your generosity, we will soon be able to provide each child with a special graduation bag filled with tools that will support their learning long after the school year ends.\r\n\r\nThese thoughtfully prepared bags will help bridge the transition from kindergarten to first grade by giving students engaging ways to continue practicing reading, writing, and counting throughout the summer. Each bag will include hands-on materials designed to make learning feel like play: foam dice and cards for math games, laminating sheets for reusable activities, a small LCD writing tablet for practicing letters and numbers, and a coloring book to encourage creativity and fine motor development. Students will also receive keepsakes to celebrate their achievement, including a graduation photo frame and fun surprises like bubble wands and sunglasses with uplifting messages.\r\n\r\nDuring the final month of school, we will teach students how to use these materials through interactive learning games. A laminated set of instructions will be placed in each bag so families can continue playing together at home, turning everyday moments into meaningful learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nYour kindness will not only help us celebrate our students' accomplishments—it will also send them into summer feeling confident, supported, and excited about learning. Because of you, they will leave kindergarten knowing that their education matters and that there are people cheering them on.","fullyFundedDate":1770078204395,"projectUrl":"project/launching-little-learners-into-first-gra/10026729/","projectTitle":"Launching Little Learners into First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. England","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7381178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596394931421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7381178"},{"teacherId":9428276,"projectId":10006475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for continuing to support my pre-kindergarten classroom. Each year I am very excited to be able to give my students, who have worked so hard all year, a small token as they leave pre-Kindergarten. Each bag will be packed with love and items that will help enhance learning throughout summer. I can't wait to see their response in May as we prepare for graduation. \r\n\r\nI just received most of the items and I'm super excited. I have not told the students yet about the bags because I want it to be a surprise. On May 22,2026 they will graduate and receive their gift bags. I can't wait to post the pictures of them opening their graduation gifts. Without your support, I would not be able to provide such a wonderful moving up Kindergarten experience.\"","fullyFundedDate":1769607896388,"projectUrl":"project/were-moving-up-to-kindergarten/10006475/","projectTitle":"We're Moving Up to Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dillard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428276_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722607773180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428276"},{"teacherId":7855371,"projectId":9894381,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Building Focus Through Sensory & Fine Motor Play\" project and for investing in my students' success. Because of your generosity, my students now use the new resources daily during morning arrival, centers, small-group instruction, and independent work time. One powerful moment occurred during a fine motor activity when students who often struggle to stay engaged were able to remain focused, calm, and complete tasks from start to finish. These materials have helped students regulate their emotions, strengthen hand coordination, and participate more confidently in learning activities.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the jellyfish aquarium they were simply amazed! Students who are usually hesitant to try new activities eagerly engaged, showing increased independence and pride in their work. The calming sensory elements immediately helped create a peaceful environment, supporting smoother transitions and longer periods of sustained attention.\r\n\r\nOur next steps includes adding more sensory-based lessons to support fine motor development, early problem-solving skills, and cooperative play. These resources are helping my students build focus, confidence, and a love for learning through play, and none of this would be possible without you. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1764684791288,"projectUrl":"project/building-focus-through-sensory-fine-mo/9894381/","projectTitle":"Building Focus Through Sensory & Fine Motor Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7855371_orig.jpg?crop=1874,1874,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621428587080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7855371"},{"teacherId":6646479,"projectId":9440513,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing a dry erase table for my classroom. My students are able to draw diagrams, show math strategies, and create graphic organizers to help demonstrate their understanding of subject area skills and concepts. \r\n\r\nDuring small group instruction, I can easily model phonics and syllabication strategies using various colors of dry erase markers. This modeling helps my students recognize patterns within words more quickly. Which they later apply in reading and writing.\r\n\r\nAlso, being able to write and erase on the table top has increased my kiddos motivation to show their math strategies. They thinks it's cool, and I see how we are reducing paper waste. I truly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1761158419310,"projectUrl":"project/write-here-write-now/9440513/","projectTitle":"Write Here, Write Now","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6646479_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x0,y720&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753102936849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6646479"},{"teacherId":6894887,"projectId":9721260,"letterContent":"Since receiving these STEM materials, my 2nd grade students have become more engaged, confident, and motivated to learn about the impact science have in their lives. Students are now able to build, test, and explore through hands-on activities that strengthen critical thinking, creativity, and early engineering skills. They are learning how to solve problems, work through challenges, and improve their designs through trial and error. We build a wind power vs robot.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also supported my diverse learners, including English Language Learners, by giving them meaningful ways to participate even when academic vocabulary feels challenging. Students are practicing communication by sharing observations, explaining their thinking, and collaborating with peers. This has boost self esteem and creates a since of belonging. Overall, these materials have helped create a classroom environment where curiosity is celebrated and students feel proud of what they can accomplish.","fullyFundedDate":1761184562102,"projectUrl":"project/stem-explorers-building-curiosity-in-2n/9721260/","projectTitle":"STEM Explorers: Building Curiosity in 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6894887"},{"teacherId":9167836,"projectId":9585666,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources as part of our monthly PBIS incentives to reinforce positive behavior, teamwork, and accountability. Students earn Tornado points by making good choices, supporting one another, and following school expectations. Once they reached their goal, the resources were used to celebrate their success and encourage continued positive behavior throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited, proud, and eager to participate. Many students expressed how good it felt to be recognized for doing the right thing. The excitement quickly turned into motivation, as students began encouraging their peers and reminding one another that working together helps everyone succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students are now more engaged in setting behavior goals and reflecting on their choices. Our next steps include continuing to track PBIS data, setting new monthly goals, and tying positive behavior to classroom learning by reinforcing responsibility, perseverance, and collaboration during lessons and group activities. These resources help create a positive learning environment where students feel valued, motivated, and excited to come to school each day.","fullyFundedDate":1762456588703,"projectUrl":"project/caught-in-a-good-storm-pbis-rewards-for/9585666/","projectTitle":"Caught in a Good Storm: PBIS Rewards for Our Tornadoes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167836_orig.jpg?crop=943,943,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721696110734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167836"},{"teacherId":7381178,"projectId":9969978,"letterContent":"This project has had an immediate impact on both student learning and instructional effectiveness in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students participate in differentiated reading and phonics groups that rotate between two classrooms. Because of this structure, it is essential that all students have access to materials that remain in my classroom. The supplies provided through this project eliminated time spent gathering and sharing materials, allowing instruction to begin immediately and maximizing our limited small-group learning time. \r\n\r\nEach student now has a personal book bin that contains their folder, writing journals, and a pencil box stocked with crayons, scissors, a glue stick, a highlighter, and a dry-erase marker and eraser. It also contains their differentiated books. Having individual supplies has promoted responsibility, independence, and organization. Students are excited to have their own \"tool box\" for reading.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has ensured equitable access to essential learning materials, supported differentiated instruction, and helped create an organized, efficient learning environment. Most importantly, it is helping create motivated readers and writers who are taking responsibility for their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766604095910,"projectUrl":"project/grab-go-and-grow-personalized-reading/9969978/","projectTitle":"Grab, Go, and Grow: Personalized Reading Supplies for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. England","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7381178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596394931421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7381178"},{"teacherId":6894887,"projectId":9247507,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to books that truly spark their curiosity, strengthen their reading skills, and open doors to new ideas and experiences. For many of my students, these books are more than learning tools they are opportunities to explore the world, build confidence, and fall in love with reading. Your support Further helps create an inclusive and inspiring classroom where every child feels encouraged to grow, imagine, and succeed. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their futures. 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