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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sunshine Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8301376,"projectId":9819739,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, the Jasper Rabbit Creepy Tales! series has become a powerful instructional tool in our classroom. These books allow us to explicitly teach comprehension strategies such as identifying character traits, analyzing how illustrations support the text, making predictions, and understanding cause and effect. We also use the stories to practice fluency through repeated reading and expression, since the suspenseful tone of the text naturally encourages students to read with proper pacing and voice. The engaging storyline makes it easier to introduce vocabulary development and discuss how authors build mood and tension.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks energetic and collaborative. Students gather in small groups to reread sections, point out clues in the illustrations, and debate what might happen next. Many of them voluntarily revisit the books during independent reading time, which strengthens stamina and confidence. Instead of simply completing an assignment, they are interacting with the text, asking questions, making connections, and discussing their thinking with peers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant readers have shown noticeable enthusiasm. One student in particular immediately began rereading his favorite chapter and eagerly shared details he noticed the second time through. That level of ownership and excitement is exactly what we hope for when building lifelong readers. This project has not only provided books, it has deepened engagement, strengthened literacy skills, and reinforced a joyful culture of reading in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770758949913,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-reading-with-jasper-rabbit/9819739/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Reading With Jasper Rabbit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gozon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8301376_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683409702231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-gozon"},{"teacherId":8721948,"projectId":9711863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"A Comfort Zone for Big Feelings\" classroom project! With your generosity, we were able to create a peaceful and inviting Calm Corner right here in our third grade classroom. Students now have access to sensory tools, cozy seating, and calming materials that help them pause, breathe, and reset when emotions feel overwhelming. We've started using the Calm Corner regularly throughout the day, especially during transition periods and after activities that can be emotionally or academically challenging. For example, during a recent group collaboration session, several students noticed themselves feeling frustrated or overstimulated. Rather than shutting down or disrupting the class, they independently chose to take a short break in the Calm Corner to refocus before returning to the group with a renewed sense of calm and readiness to learn. \r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were so excited—their eyes lit up seeing the bright sensory toys, soft seating cushions, and calming posters. Many expressed how special they felt that someone cared enough to provide something just for their emotional well-being. Students told me they felt \"safer,\" \"more in control,\" and \"happier\" knowing they have a comfortable spot to use when emotions feel big. It has quickly become one of the most valued areas in our classroom because it not only supports calmness but also teaches emotional regulation skills that extend far beyond our school walls. \r\nLooking ahead, we plan to integrate the Calm Corner into our social-emotional learning lessons. Students will practice mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, and self-reflection strategies while using the space. We will also build upon this foundation by incorporating peer-support activities, where students help one another recognize emotions and model positive coping strategies. The Calm Corner has already laid the groundwork for a more emotionally resilient and compassionate classroom community—and we can't wait to continue nurturing these lifelong skills thanks to your support!","fullyFundedDate":1767212003756,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfort-zone-for-big-feelings/9711863/","projectTitle":"A Comfort Zone for Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721948_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664418122312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esebest"},{"teacherId":9442952,"projectId":9884088,"letterContent":"Your incredible generosity through the \"Student Success Store: Supplies for Good Choices\" project has fundamentally shifted our classroom culture from one of simple compliance to one of enthusiastic, self-driven excellence. By providing high-quality resources—ranging from professional art supplies to essential organizational tools—you have given my students a tangible reason to invest in their own character development. This store is far more than a simple reward system; it serves as a bustling hub of \"Success Tokens\" where students actively practice the values of kindness, persistence, and academic courage every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1763494127057,"projectUrl":"project/student-success-store-supplies-for-good/9884088/","projectTitle":"Student Success Store: Supplies for Good Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samenada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9442952_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724369249789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9442952"},{"teacherId":9442952,"projectId":9912489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding \"Helping Every Student Focus: Privacy Shields & Paper Needs.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful and visible difference in our classroom, helping my students feel more confident, focused, and excited about learning. This project has not just provided materials—it has created a calmer, safer, and more productive learning environment where every child can do their best work.\r\n\r\nWe now use the privacy shields and paper supplies every day. During independent work time, students place their shields on their desks to help them concentrate and reduce distractions. Many of my students are easily affected by noise, movement, or the work of others around them. The shields give them a sense of personal space, allowing them to think clearly without feeling rushed, anxious, or self-conscious. Instead of constantly looking around or comparing answers, they are able to stay engaged in their own learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were thrilled. As we opened the boxes together, they kept asking, \"Are these really for us?\" and \"Can we use them today?\" The excitement in their voices and smiles on their faces showed just how much they appreciated your support. Once they placed the shields on their desks, the classroom immediately felt calmer. Students even thanked our donors aloud, saying things like, \"Now I can think better!\" and \"I feel less nervous doing my work.\"\r\n\r\nYour donation has also positively affected behavior and collaboration. With fewer distractions, students are more patient, respectful, and engaged. They listen better during lessons, stay on task longer, and are more willing to help each other appropriately. I have noticed less frustration and more meaningful learning happening each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has truly helped every student focus, grow, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1766193931323,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-student-focus-privacy-shi/9912489/","projectTitle":"Helping Every Student Focus: Privacy Shields & Paper Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samenada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9442952_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724369249789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9442952"},{"teacherId":8721948,"projectId":7454902,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our class has been able to use Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resources that make learning more engaging, accessible, and hands-on for every student. While many people use digital tools at home, students experience them very differently in the classroom—these TPT materials allow us to bring lessons to life through interactive activities, digital centers, and visually rich practice pages that support all types of learners. The technology is helping students learn by giving them clearer models, more structured practice, and fun, creative tasks they genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nThe students are most excited about the interactive components—digital games, colorful task cards, and activities that let them move, drag, sort, and explore concepts instead of just listening or reading. One student who often struggles to stay engaged has completely lit up when using the digital phonics centers from TPT; he now volunteers to demonstrate answers on the screen and proudly shows classmates how to use the tools. Another student who is shy in whole-group instruction has been thriving during small-group TPT activities, gaining confidence as she completes tasks that feel achievable, enjoyable, and visually supportive.","fullyFundedDate":1693497924295,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-gift-cards/7454902/","projectTitle":"TpT Gift Cards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721948_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664418122312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esebest"},{"teacherId":8721948,"projectId":9711844,"letterContent":"The addition of our laminator has had an incredible impact on both teaching and learning in our classroom. While many people use laminators at home for crafts or organization, in schools this tool becomes a powerful piece of learning technology. Laminating our materials allows us to create durable, reusable resources—such as center activities, reference cards, behavior supports, and hands-on manipulatives—that students can use every day without fear of tearing or wearing them out. This not only saves time and resources, but it also helps students stay engaged with tools that look polished, accessible, and inviting.\r\n\r\nA few students who often struggle with confidence, like one of my reluctant writers, have completely warmed to the process—he now asks if his work can be laminated so he can keep it in his personal \"learning toolkit.\" Another student, who benefits from visual supports, is thrilled to have laminated strategy cards she can use at her desk every day. The laminator has turned everyday materials into lasting, meaningful learning tools, and it has helped students feel ownership, excitement, and joy in their work in ways I could not have anticipated.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this transformation possible. Your generosity continues to inspire learning—one laminated page at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1762267701625,"projectUrl":"project/seal-the-deal-a-diy-laminator-for-learn/9711844/","projectTitle":"Seal the Deal: A DIY Laminator for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721948_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664418122312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esebest"},{"teacherId":8721948,"projectId":9654423,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has reliable printing supplies that allow us to use technology in meaningful ways every single day. While many people use printers at home, in our classroom the ability to print student work, practice pages, reading passages, and creative assignments becomes a powerful extension of our digital learning. The ink you provided helps students turn their typed stories, research projects, and digital creations into something tangible they can hold, revise, and proudly share. It has bridged the gap between technology and hands-on learning, helping my students better understand what they create and giving them more opportunities to practice essential skills.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their digital work come alive on paper. They love printing final drafts of their writing, colorful graphic organizers, and personalized learning materials that support them at their own level. The ability to print instantly makes activities more engaging—students are eager to complete assignments knowing they'll soon have a polished piece to add to their folders, walls, or portfolios. It has transformed our writing and reading lessons, giving students a greater sense of ownership and pride in their work.","fullyFundedDate":1757683158746,"projectUrl":"project/ink-spiring-learning-one-page-at-a-time/9654423/","projectTitle":"Ink-spiring Learning One Page at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721948_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664418122312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esebest"},{"teacherId":8721948,"projectId":7388237,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new classroom projector has already become a beloved part of our daily routine. In our classroom the projector opens the door to shared learning experiences that my students hadn't had before. Instead of simply hearing a lesson, they get to see it come alive—stories become vibrant, science demonstrations become clearer, and math steps are easier to follow when we can work through them together on the big screen. It has helped my students engage more deeply, ask more questions, and feel more connected to what they're learning.\r\n\r\nWhat thrills them most is how interactive our lessons have become. They love watching their drawings, writing, or projects projected for the whole class to see—suddenly their work feels important and celebrated. Educational videos, virtual field trips, and collaborative games have turned ordinary lessons into moments they genuinely look forward to each day. Their excitement builds the moment they see the projector turn on, and it's been such a joy to watch their confidence bloom.","fullyFundedDate":1687183083467,"projectUrl":"project/projector-for-screen-time/7388237/","projectTitle":"Projector for Screen Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721948_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664418122312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esebest"},{"teacherId":9907359,"projectId":9435014,"letterContent":"The donation of school supplies made a tremendous difference in my classroom and in the daily lives of my students. Many of my students come to school without all the materials they need to fully participate in lessons, and your generous contribution helped remove that barrier. With access to notebooks, pencils, markers, folders, and other essentials, students were able to engage more confidently and independently in their learning. It created a level playing field where every child had the tools necessary to succeed, regardless of their personal circumstances. This not only improved the quality of their work but also boosted their motivation and pride in their learning. My students truly enjoy the mini scented highlighters that they use on a daily basis in Reading and Writing class.\r\n\r\nFor me as a teacher, having these supplies readily available meant less time worrying about resources and more time focusing on meaningful instruction and creativity in the classroom. Your thoughtful generosity truly empowered both my students and me, helping to create a more equitable, inspiring, and productive learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1757683199249,"projectUrl":"project/much-need-school-supplies/9435014/","projectTitle":"Much-Need School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9907359_orig.jpg?crop=321,321,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740268775691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9907359"},{"teacherId":9907359,"projectId":9427314,"letterContent":"The generous donation of cleaning supplies has made a remarkable difference in my classroom and for my students. Having access to essential items such as disinfecting wipes, paper towels, and hand sanitizer has allowed us to maintain a clean, safe, and organized learning environment each day. Students take pride in caring for their classroom, and the availability of these supplies has encouraged them to take greater responsibility for their shared space. This has not only improved hygiene but also reduced the spread of illnesses, leading to better attendance and more consistent learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical cleanliness, your donation has had a meaningful emotional impact on our classroom community. Knowing that others care about their well-being and education has motivated my students to work harder and show gratitude through respect for their environment. It has also relieved a significant burden on me as a teacher, allowing me to focus more on instruction and less on constantly replenishing supplies out of pocket. Your thoughtful contribution has truly enhanced both the health and spirit of our classroom, creating a more positive and productive atmosphere for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1757683115917,"projectUrl":"project/safe-and-germ-free-learning-environment/9427314/","projectTitle":"Safe and Germ-Free Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9907359_orig.jpg?crop=321,321,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740268775691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9907359"},{"teacherId":9442952,"projectId":9614230,"letterContent":"Hello to all of our generous supporters of \"Ink It Forward: The Color of Giving\"! I'm thrilled to share the transformative impact your contributions made on our students, specifically through the new ink printer technology. The printer revolutionized how my students approached final assignments by turning digital ideas into tangible, professional-quality work. It served as an essential tool for real-world production, allowing students to create vivid, high-resolution visual aids and presentations. This hands-on capability helped them develop essential design and presentation skills, preparing them for future success. What was most exciting was the power of seeing their digital efforts instantly realized in vibrant color, fostering a sense of ownership and capability that empowered every student to be an active, recognized creator.","fullyFundedDate":1757683173364,"projectUrl":"project/ink-it-forward-the-color-of-giving/9614230/","projectTitle":"Ink It Forward: the Color of Giving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samenada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9442952_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724369249789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9442952"},{"teacherId":10306965,"projectId":9812815,"letterContent":"I hope you are all doing well. I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your continued support and generosity toward our classroom. Your donations truly make a meaningful difference in creating a positive, engaging, and enriching learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to provide additional learning materials, hands-on activities, and special classroom experiences that support your children's growth and success. We are so grateful to have such a supportive and caring class community.\r\n\r\nIf you would like to contribute in the future, donations of classroom supplies, learning materials, or small incentives for students are always appreciated—but never expected. Your encouragement and involvement already mean so much.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being wonderful partners in your child's education.","fullyFundedDate":1760650894666,"projectUrl":"project/a-printer-that-works/9812815/","projectTitle":"A Printer That Works!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salem","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306965"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126179","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1015,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.4,"schoolId":126179,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sunshine Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Sunshine Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/orange-county-public-schools/sunshine-elementary-school/126179"}