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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William S Talbot Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9999061,"projectId":9375927,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in restocking the care cart. The students have really appreciated having essentials in the clinic. They know where to find it and don't have to ask. It takes out any embarrassment they might feel. A small deodorant, a new brush, or toothpaste can turn a student's whole day around. If you feel good, look good, and smell good- you do good! \r\n\r\nStudents must be healthy to be educated, and educated to be healthy\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting me and these sweet kiddos!","fullyFundedDate":1754332701701,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-clinic-hygiene-cart-res/9375927/","projectTitle":"Back to School Clinic & Hygiene Cart Restock!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Mandy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999061_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744585945642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nursemandyv"},{"teacherId":9999061,"projectId":9339977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Often times a stomachache or headache can be cured with a quick snack and a nap in the clinic. Busy mornings can sometimes leave students rushing out the door without breakfast. School should be a place where student's bellies are always full so that they are comfortable and ready to learn. I want my clinic to continue to be a safe place where children can come- and know they can get what they need. Thanks to your donations- I have created that!\r\n\r\nStudent must be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy :)","fullyFundedDate":1752177081869,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-snack-cabinet/9339977/","projectTitle":"Restock the Snack Cabinet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Mandy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999061_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744585945642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nursemandyv"},{"teacherId":8654452,"projectId":9540487,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, our media center has been able to purchase the 2025–2026 Junior Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA Jr.) books for grades K–2. These delightful selections include beautifully illustrated picture books, engaging early readers, heartwarming stories, playful adventures, and laugh-out-loud favorites that capture the imagination of our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nThe Junior SSYRA books are more than just enjoyable stories—they are powerful tools for building foundational literacy skills. With these books, students practice identifying characters and setting, retelling events, making predictions, and recognizing story. The rich vocabulary and vibrant illustrations help develop comprehension while supporting young readers as they build confidence and fluency.\r\n\r\nIn our media center, reading is joyful, interactive, and full of discovery. Students participate in read-alouds, partner reading, and guided discussions. These early literacy experiences are essential in shaping positive reading habits that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing meaningful moments of growth. One kindergarten student who was hesitant to choose books independently now eagerly selects Junior SSYRA titles during checkout. This small but powerful milestone shows how impactful access to high-quality literature can be at this critical stage of development.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity is helping our youngest readers take their first confident steps into a lifelong journey with books.","fullyFundedDate":1761934251090,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-big-adventures-with-ssyr/9540487/","projectTitle":"Little Readers, Big Adventures With SSYRA!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salmi's Media Center","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8654452"},{"teacherId":10187228,"projectId":9620377,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding the purchase of computer writing tablets for our math program. Your investment has already made a meaningful impact to students, and I am truly grateful for your commitment to advancing high-quality elementary mathematics education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generous donations, students now have access to writing tablets that allow them to actively engage with math concepts in real time. These tools have transformed how students solve problems, show their thinking, and receive feedback. As a teacher, I able to better assess understanding, address misconceptions immediately, and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. As a result, student participation has increased, lessons are more interactive, and learners are gaining confidence in their mathematical abilities.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a lasting impact that extends beyond the classroom, equipping students with skills and tools that will benefit them in future academic and career pursuits. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making this important advancement possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756900376353,"projectUrl":"project/writing-tablets-for-math-instruction/9620377/","projectTitle":"Writing Tablets for Math Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187228"},{"teacherId":1961949,"projectId":9720268,"letterContent":"This project has made an immediate difference in my classroom, and will leave a lasting impact throughout the upcoming years. With the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, I've been able to access high-quality, developmentally appropriate resources designed specifically for early childhood and special education. These activities allow me to tailor instruction to each student's individual needs, whether we are working on communication, fine motor skills, early academics, or social-emotional learning. Because I don't have a set curriculum, these resources are invaluable in helping me create engaging lessons that meet my students exactly where they are. The past two months are the first months in years that I haven't had to use my personal money to purchase lessons and materials. \r\n\r\nI strongly dislike giving students worksheets, so I like to create interactive re-usable activities. Because of this, I go through A LOT of laminating sheets and velcro! Over the summer, I purchased a printer to keep at home for when I need to work in the evenings. I recently printed out a test sheet on my personal printer and discovered that since June, I have printed more than 3,000 pages! I have a printer at school as well, so I can only imagine that the amount of cardstock, laminating sheets, and velcro is astronomical! By laminating activities and adding Velcro, I can create hands-on, interactive materials that are durable and reusable. This allows students to manipulate pieces, make choices, and practice skills independently - something that is incredibly important for learners with disabilities. My students are especially excited to use these materials because they feel more like games than work, which increases motivation and focus.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students who previously struggled to stay engaged have shown increased participation and confidence using these interactive tools. Being able to match, sort, and complete tasks with Velcro-backed pieces gives them a sense of success and independence. These resources have helped create a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment, and I am truly grateful to our donors for making this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764602003578,"projectUrl":"project/made-with-love-and-a-little-lamination/9720268/","projectTitle":"Made with Love and a Little Lamination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1961949_orig.jpg?crop=2084,2084,x231,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747145260819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariahhughes"},{"teacherId":4970100,"projectId":9530966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! We have had such nice mornings every Wednesday, because of you. Whether we are making thanksgiving foods out of play dough, playing a board game or building things with blocks, your donation has helped us to start our Wednesdays with calm and quiet community building. The kids really kook forward to this time and so do I, as it is such a nice way to ease into our day! It is a great time for me to walk around and catch up with each student, while at the same time they are building relationships with each other. Thank you so much for thinking of us!","fullyFundedDate":1755730112362,"projectUrl":"project/starting-softly/9530966/","projectTitle":"Starting Softly","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529841353491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marsha-butler"},{"teacherId":4970100,"projectId":9452692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project, giving us a refrigerator and a microwave for our classroom! They have both already came in really handy and are such a nice addition to our space\r\n\r\nWe used the microwave right away, when we were learning about the three types of rocks! We made a model of the rock cycle using star bursts, and as you can see in the photos, the microwave helped us to turn the \"rocks\" into igneous rocks. The refrigerator was also really helpful recently, since we had a big ice cream party to celebrate learning our multiplication facts. I was able to keep the whipped cream and some of the ice cream cold until it was time to celebrate! \r\n\r\nWithout your generosity, we would not have been able to do the rock activity and the ice cream party would have been a real logistical challenge. I know we will use them both for many more activities to come! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759246824498,"projectUrl":"project/kitchen-supplies/9452692/","projectTitle":"Kitchen Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529841353491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marsha-butler"},{"teacherId":8654452,"projectId":9594345,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, our media center has been able to purchase the 2025–2026 Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) nominees for grades 3–5. This year's selections include spooky mysteries, fast-paced adventures, graphic novels, and quirky comedies—books that not only capture students' attention, but also help us introduce key reading skills. With these engaging texts, students practice making predictions, identifying themes, and navigating text features. Because SSYRA offers such a wide range of genres and reading levels, every child can find a book that feels \"just right,\" empowering them to grow as confident, capable readers.\r\nIn our library, reading is an active, collaborative experience. Students participate in independent reading, small-group discussions, and whole-class read-alouds where they share thoughts and build comprehension together. \r\nWe are already seeing wonderful moments of connection. One student who typically prefers video games has become captivated by the new graphic novels. Another student—shy during most class activities—was able to share with everyone how much she enjoyed a spooky mystery from this year's list. These small but powerful transformations remind us why the SSYRA program is so impactful: it sparks joy, curiosity, and a lifelong love of reading.\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity is lighting up our media center—and our students' imaginations.","fullyFundedDate":1755722868722,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-a-love-of-readingone-sunshine/9594345/","projectTitle":"Inspiring a Love of Reading—One Sunshine Book at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salmi's Media Center","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8654452"},{"teacherId":1961949,"projectId":9352305,"letterContent":"These materials have been such a FUN addition to our classroom learning! It is the most highly sought after \"free-choice\" center. The students have been using it for sensory free play activities, sorting by colors, and alphabet finds. We are starting our shapes unit, so we will be incorporating those into the mix shortly. \r\nAlong with pre-academic and academic learning, these materials are proving to be of great assistance while teaching social skills and independent living skills activities, as using the light table and its materials, are highly motivating. We talk about important safety rules (materials stay on the table and out of your mouths). We take turns with the materials. These skills are important pre-requisites for succeeding in the classroom (and outside of the classroom) as they get older.\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1755869735937,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-sensory-learning-center/9352305/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Sensory Learning Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1961949_orig.jpg?crop=2084,2084,x231,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747145260819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariahhughes"},{"teacherId":4970100,"projectId":9452448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving me the money to get this gift card from teachers pay teachers! Oftentimes the stuff in our textbooks are not enough to help kids learn what they need to learn, and they certainly aren't fun. Being able to supplement with engaging activities is to critical to helping kids succeed!\r\n\r\nWith this gift card, I have been able to do so many fun things with my students. We were able to go on a virtual field trip to the Kennedy Space Center when we were learning about the space program's impact on Florida. We were able to play a herding game when I was introducing the kids to remainders in division. We played a really fun game called Trashketball when we were reviewing for a math test, and so much more! \r\n\r\nAs you can see, the kids are having fun in school because of your support. Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1752671620142,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-eager-learners/9452448/","projectTitle":"Engaging Eager Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529841353491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marsha-butler"},{"teacherId":4970100,"projectId":9452724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding this project! I can honestly say that all of the plants and lights are so calming, and they make our classroom feel so much nicer. The plants complement my plant theme in my classroom so well, and the lights are so nice and relaxing. \r\n\r\nWhen the kids came in and saw everything, they said \"The lights make it feel like Christmas!\" They love it all as much as I do, and I truly think we all feel relaxed in the environment. It's also fun to choose a color for the LED lights each morning! \r\n\r\nAgain, truly, thank you. It is so nice for us to get to work in such a peaceful classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755020583505,"projectUrl":"project/calming-classroom/9452724/","projectTitle":"Calming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970100_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529841353491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marsha-butler"},{"teacherId":10160763,"projectId":9550884,"letterContent":"The supplies I have received from my wonderful donors have already made such an impact in my art room. This is the first time I have tried to do a Donor's Choose project and it has been a great experience. I really did not know that I would get this kind of support so quickly. I'm truly grateful for people who are able and willing to reach out and help teachers! \r\nThe dry erase markers are a very popular item so students can keep creating with a little bit more of a carefree approach at the end of class time. They love sitting on the carpet together and having drawing contests and practicing things they have learned during art. It has led to lots of laughter and extra art practice while being completely student driven. \r\nWith a few classes that have begun working on their sewing project I have seen such a revived engagement and excitement to try something new. Students have learned to work through struggles, overcome some frustrations, and have come out very proud and excited about what they are designing. \r\nIt is very exciting for me to be able to teach them a skill that may be under used, but can be beneficial to them in the future and also be fun for them in class. Art offers the kids a space to work and create without always being so concerned about something being correct. It gives them time to be abstract and just experiment with ideas.\r\nI can't wait to continue these sewing projects throughout the year with more classes and more grade levels. I think these 5th grade felt pizza slices and 4th grade cactus plants will be a huge hit and one I will continue with for years to come. I have had just as much fun as they have discussing and planning their projects. \r\nFrom new crayons, tape, staples, glue and more, we use tons of different items in the at room. Different projects and materials speak differently to different children. 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