{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"St Lucie West K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":55.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9840528,"projectId":9993458,"letterContent":"Our technology lab has been beautifully transformed by covering two plain white walls to create a warm and calming environment where students can feel relaxed, focused and inspired to keep learning. The artificial plants and nature-themed wall tapestries you provided have softened the white walls and introduced peaceful greenery and scenery into our classroom. What was once a stark computer lab now feels like a welcoming space where technology and wellness coexist.\r\n\r\nThe peaceful forest and calming waterfall tapestries now serve as visual rest points when students need to take a break from computer screens. Along with the vibrant green plants, these soothing visuals help reduce eye strain, lower stress, and refocus attention so students can return to their digital work with renewed energy. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in how our students learn and feel while using technology.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our technology students and school community, thank you for investing in their wellness and academic success. Your generosity has truly turned cold walls into a cozy tech lab.","fullyFundedDate":1769178304438,"projectUrl":"project/from-cold-walls-to-cozy-tech-lab-tech-s/9993458/","projectTitle":"From Cold Walls to Cozy Tech Lab: Tech Students Refocus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jefferson - The Game Plan Teacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840528_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731815542694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840528"},{"teacherId":9840528,"projectId":9939547,"letterContent":"Our technology students are now stepping into the exciting world of digital media creation. The video camera, tripod, and microphones you help funded have transformed our computer lab into a small student-run multimedia studio where learning is active and engaging. Our students are now producing their own videos and podcasting is next on our game plan. \r\n\r\nThis project has shifted our technology lab from a place of consumption to a hub of creation. Students are discovering their voices, exploring careers in multimedia fields and developing skills that will benefit them in school, college and someday, the workforce. Your support is opening doors to confidence and creativity for hundreds of young learners.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our technology students and school community, thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their futures. Your kindness is inspiring the next generation of digital creators.","fullyFundedDate":1766195694109,"projectUrl":"project/help-fund-podcasting-and-media-equipment/9939547/","projectTitle":"Help Fund Podcasting and Media Equipment for Our Technology Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jefferson - The Game Plan Teacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840528_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731815542694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840528"},{"teacherId":9840528,"projectId":9735076,"letterContent":"Our \"STEM: Tech Students' Health Study During Cold and Flu Season\" project is already making a meaningful difference in our technology classroom. The sanitizing wipes, Wet Ones, hand sanitizer and tissues boxes combo is helping our students maintain a cleaner, healthier learning environment during one of the coldest winters seen this school year. \r\n\r\nWith these supplies readily available, students are practicing healthy habits such as sanitizing their hands before and after using shared computers and equipment, wiping down surfaces and utilizing tissue for those little runny noses. This has helped reduce the spread of germs and increased awareness of how personal health habits connect to overall wellness and academic success. \r\n\r\nVery importantly, your generosity is helping protect valuable learning time. When students feel well and are physically in school, they can fully engage in lessons, collaborate with classmates and continue developing their technology skills without interruption. Your contribution is not only supporting health and hygiene but also reinforcing the importance of caring for oneself and others within a community. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire school community, thank you for investing in our students' health & wellness and ability to learn. Your kindness is helping us create a classroom where wellness and education go hand in hand.","fullyFundedDate":1768397163015,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tech-students-health-study-during/9735076/","projectTitle":"STEM: Tech Students' Health Study During Cold & Flu Season","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jefferson - The Game Plan Teacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840528_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731815542694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840528"},{"teacherId":9840528,"projectId":9864099,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our \"Portfolios and Pens\" project is already helping our technology students build confidence and professionalism that will serve them for years to come. Your donations of two-pocket folders, Bic writing pens, name tags, and a USB card reader are transforming simple classroom activities into meaningful career-readiness experiences. Students are organizing their work into professional portfolios, practicing how to present their achievements and learning the importance of preparation and presentation in any setting. \r\n\r\nThis hands-on project is teaching essential soft skills such as shaking hands, maintaining direct eye contact and speaking with confidence when introducing themselves to professional men and women. Using their folders and name tags, students are participating in mock interviews and networking activities that connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities, from college readiness to future careers. \r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping our students develop confidence, communication skills and a strong sense of purpose. And for that, we ant to thank you very much for contributing to our project","fullyFundedDate":1765372311837,"projectUrl":"project/portfolios-and-pens-career-training-for/9864099/","projectTitle":"Portfolios and Pens: Career Training for Tech Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jefferson - The Game Plan Teacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840528_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731815542694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840528"},{"teacherId":9840528,"projectId":9928660,"letterContent":"The green screen, microphones, and lighting equipment provided for our \"Help Fund Multimedia Green Screen to Film STEM Projects\" project are already opening exciting new doors for our technology students. Students are learning how to place themselves inside virtual environments such as science labs, outer space and college campuses, making their projects more engaging and meaningful. \r\n\r\nOur new equipment is empowering our students to become little creators. The microphones and lighting combination is helping students practice public speaking and communication skills similar to those used by news reporters. They are excited to plan, film and share their projects with classmates and soon with our school community. Students who were once shy are now eager to step in front of the camera and confidently share their ideas and creations. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our students the opportunity to explore STEM in innovative ways while developing creativity and real-world communication skills that will benefit them for years to come. On behalf of our entire school community, thank you for investing in our students' futures and helping them see that their ideas can truly shine.","fullyFundedDate":1764388132035,"projectUrl":"project/help-fund-multimedia-green-screen-to-fil/9928660/","projectTitle":"Help Fund Multimedia Green Screen to Film STEM Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jefferson - The Game Plan Teacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840528_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731815542694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840528"},{"teacherId":9450371,"projectId":9933020,"letterContent":"Sensory toys play a vital role in supporting our students' learning, emotional regulation, and overall success in the classroom. Many of our students experience sensory processing challenges that make it difficult for them to focus, communicate, or manage big emotions throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWith access to sensory toys—such as fidgets, tactile items, and calming tools—students are able to self-regulate, reduce anxiety, and remain engaged in learning activities. These tools provide safe and appropriate sensory input, which helps students stay calm, improve attention, and participate more positively with peers and staff.\r\n\r\nSensory toys also support the development of fine motor skills, communication, and independence. When students feel regulated and supported, they are more confident, experience fewer behavioral challenges, and are better able to access academic instruction.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts our students by creating a more inclusive, supportive, and successful learning environment. Thank you for investing in tools that help our students thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1766879756415,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-calming-and-focus/9933020/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Calming and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walcott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9450371_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725891319148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9450371"},{"teacherId":9827216,"projectId":9692478,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for your generosity in gifting our student helpers badges and a board to organize them! We were a tangled mess of multiple tags on hooks before the peg board to organize by teacher they will be helping. The badge holders saved us from the frayed laminated version we started with. It is so much easier to make new tags when new opportunities arise. The new lanyards are so durable and colourful! We will be washing them over the break and not worry about them falling apart as the old ones did. The clock is large and can be seen from anywhere in the room for students to read and manage their time. \r\n\r\nBecause we needed these supplies so much, the students were very excited to assemble the new badges and pegboard. We can easily see when someone is missing from reporting back and from which assignment to locate them and the badge/lanyard. Students compare the assignment chart and the tags and can fix badges in the wrong position because everything is labeled and organized! \r\n\r\nAs we change classes at the new semester, we will start with new students, new jobs, clean lanyards, and new opportunities for students to learn on the job skills on campus by serving teachers and students!","fullyFundedDate":1758546600191,"projectUrl":"project/on-the-job-training-for-careers-students/9692478/","projectTitle":"On the job training for Careers students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827216_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x409,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731417133482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/boham"},{"teacherId":9840528,"projectId":9675990,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in our student athletes and for funding our Kickstart Soccer Program with Soccer Field Equipment and Training Jerseys' project. Because of your generosity, our soccer program is thriving. Our student athletes look forward to using their new soccer balls, cones, field goals, training jerseys that promote playing safe and developing skills at practice and I am especially excited to see the smiles on their faces. \r\n\r\nThe new soccer balls and equipment have made an immediate and visible impact. Our student athletes express the feeling of looking like true athletes when they put on their jerseys, which has boosted their confidence, teamwork and sense of responsibility. \r\n\r\nBeyond physical fitness, the addition to our sports program is helping our student athletes develop important life skills such as communication and sportsmanship. They are working together to protect the new equipment and wearing the new jerseys with a sense of pride. \r\n\r\nYour support has created opportunities for students across multiple grade levels to participate in healthy, meaningful physical activity while building confidence. Thank you for investing in the well-being of our student athletes and for helping us improve off a program that will continue to make a positive impact for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761917252954,"projectUrl":"project/kickstart-soccer-program-with-soccer-fie/9675990/","projectTitle":"Kickstart Soccer Program with Soccer Field Equipment and Training Jerseys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jefferson - The Game Plan Teacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840528_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731815542694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840528"},{"teacherId":10234692,"projectId":9668214,"letterContent":"Our special needs class is usually the one that is always getting helpers but this year we decided we would be the helpers! The pencil sharpeners you gave us is not only allowing us to get our pencils sharpened but it is allowing us to help out other classes on campus get their pencils sharpened too.\r\n\r\nI really wish I had taken a picture right when they used the sharpener for this first time and saw it actually light up since the class's faces lit up too!\r\n\r\nNow they are in charge of collecting pencils from several classes, sharpen them and then get them back to that teacher. They love the recognition they get as well as being able to earn the ability to actually take the pencils back to the teacher that made the request for help.\r\n\r\nMy students feel that they are making a difference in so many classes and this is helping their self esteem and their work effort. They are now times that they will work harder to get their regular work done so that they can work on their \"job\".","fullyFundedDate":1759718972484,"projectUrl":"project/our-pencil-sharpener-is-sending-out-a-re/9668214/","projectTitle":"Our Pencil Sharpener Is Sending Out a Rescue Signal!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin-Vegue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10234692"},{"teacherId":9840528,"projectId":9869734,"letterContent":"The news that our project, \"Sprint to the Front with New Track and Field Equipment,\" has been funded has our young athletes excited and motivated as they prepare for pre-season conditioning and team tryouts this upcoming March. This new equipment will transform our practices into structured training sessions where students can build strength, confidence and measurable athletic growth from day one. \r\n\r\nYour donation of the agility ladder speed training set and aluminum relay batons will allow our student athletes to practice real relay exchanges effectively while developing teamwork, coordination and timing. The electric whistle will certainly help maintain organized, focused practices and improve students' responsiveness to coaching instructions. \r\n\r\nSafety and wellness will also be enhanced thanks to the first aid kit and the sports cooler beverage dispenser, ensuring our athletes remain hydrated, safe and cared for during Florida's warm outdoor practices. On behalf of our entire school community, thank you for investing in our students' futures and helping them move forward — one stride at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1763478091208,"projectUrl":"project/sprint-to-the-front-with-new-track-and-f/9869734/","projectTitle":"Sprint to the Front With New Track and Field Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jefferson - The Game Plan Teacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840528_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731815542694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840528"},{"teacherId":6307112,"projectId":9477658,"letterContent":"My students are loving the new treasure box items and incentives. They are motivated to try hard and do their best on all activities knowing they can also earn some great incentives. My students have to complete weekly homework and receive treasure box once they have a certain number of stars. By providing my students in grades K-5 a variety of options to earn or choose from, this aides in their willingness to try to complete tasks that may be difficult. It is with donors like you that all of this is possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761946514226,"projectUrl":"project/speech-and-language-fun/9477658/","projectTitle":"Speech and Language Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6307112_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720612405039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6307112"},{"teacherId":9827216,"projectId":9473173,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for giving my students the supplies they need to start their year off on the \"write\" foot! Many struggle to get a composition notebook for daily journaling, and your donation ensues I have notebooks available so every student can start day 1 prepared to spark creativity and learn. The white boards and erasers will assist them in explaining and brainstorming ideas as a team as we build solutions with limited items. Every item counts, so pre-planning to use them wisely is essential. \r\nThe snacks will round off the PBIS store with options for them to spend their well earned Shark bucks on at the end of class. In additions to the needed supplies of pencils and notebooks, small treats help brighten their day and give the boost they need to finish their day! You can imagine students were very excited for supplies and treats. 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