{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Emma E Booker Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9428276,"projectId":9670940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students now arrive in class and love walking over to the reading area to look at the fish tank. Even my peers have come into my classroom to tell me how much they love our reading area. \r\n\r\nDuring centers students who normally would not choose reading as a center now do. They sit down, pick a book, and look at the fish aquarium. If they are not reading a book they like to play with sequin wall panel. The entire reading area calms my student down. My goal to encourage them to engage in reading is a success. Thanks to your contribution you have helped make reading great again.","fullyFundedDate":1761158419731,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-reading-great-again/9670940/","projectTitle":"Help Make Reading Great Again","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":9274891,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support! The Comfy and Creative materials have transformed our classroom into a more engaging space. The new tables and seating offer students more room to express their creativity during center time, art projects, and small group lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were thrilled. They smiled, explored, and immediately wanted to try everything out. Their enthusiasm clearly shows how much this new space means to them.\r\n\r\nNext, we will use the sand and water table, which we will also use during recess for science activities. It's a fun way to keep them motivated and deepen their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1753300970830,"projectUrl":"project/project-comfy-and-creative/9274891/","projectTitle":"Project: Comfy and Creative","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":1821191,"projectId":9624022,"letterContent":"My Kindergarten and 1st grade students were just thrilled to get to use their busy boards! They all saw the boxes when they arrived and I had shown them all the pieces that I had to put together first before we could get to use them. They were waiting with great anticipation and excitement for the day I would finally pull them out of the boxes and pass them out. \r\nI had them watching some song videos in different music styles to help them learn how to tie their shoes. And they were told to keep trying until they got it. Many of them still find this very difficult so we are going to keep trying at least once every other lesson to put a shoe tying song into the lesson plan. I'm sure that they will get it if they continue to practice. I'm hoping that just like in music, practice will make perfect. \r\nThe ones who already know how to tie their shoes had to at least tie the shoe on their board one time and then they could try using the other items, the belts with buckles and buttons, and puzzle pieces. After about 10 minutes I asked the ones who know to tie their shoes, to go and try to help a friend without tying the shoe for them. I was also trying to pull a few aside to help them and show them how it's done. They took up the challenge and really put forth an effort to help their friends out. I loved to see my students working together.","fullyFundedDate":1755728781598,"projectUrl":"project/one-two-buckle-my-shoe/9624022/","projectTitle":"One, Two, Buckle My Shoe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Veglia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1821191_orig.jpg?crop=567,567,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666040782189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1821191"},{"teacherId":7381178,"projectId":9469120,"letterContent":"Just look at the smiles on their faces as they get to explore new STEM materials in the classroom. Students learn the most when they're actively engaged, and these materials allow them the opportunity to be just that. Throughout the year, I do many STEM activities around stories we read or themes I am teaching, including building houses that the big bad wolf can't blow down and a wall that Humpty Dumpty won't fall off of. It's such a change from the technology that they have become familiar with. These activities promote social skills as the students work together, learn to compromise, and listen to one another. It develops fine motor skills and problem solving skills, without asking five year old students to sit and complete worksheets. It is so rewarding to see them actively engaged and excited about learning. Their conversations are so wonderful to listen to as they use vocabulary we have learned such as vertices and ordinal numbers.\r\n\r\n For kids, playing is learning. Thank you for allowing me to bring these great opportunities to my littlest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1757531842174,"projectUrl":"project/blocks-brains-and-bright-ideas/9469120/","projectTitle":"Blocks, Brains, and Bright Ideas","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":6646479,"projectId":9103184,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project. Because of your generosity, our 5th Grade Team has extra school uniform clothing for our growing students. Our kiddos grow so quickly. It doesn't take long for them to hit a growth spurt and be in need of uniform assistance.\r\n\r\nBesides that, some of our families are facing financial crisis and need a helping hand with providing the required school uniform (5) days a week. With your help, not only do we now have extra tops and bottoms for our students, but we are also able to have brand new CLEAN uniforms for students whose families are dealing with housing scarcity.\r\n\r\nYour donations are greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1742515408502,"projectUrl":"project/unity-in-uniform/9103184/","projectTitle":"Unity in Uniform","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":3714856,"projectId":9201718,"letterContent":"Our ESE classrooms are already putting the donated materials to great use! The supplies have allowed us to create hands-on learning centers that focus on both academic and functional skills. For example, during a recent literacy lesson, students rotated through a center where they used the new manipulatives, supplies, and visual supports. One student who typically struggles to stay engaged was able to independently complete the activity using the tools provided, which was a wonderful milestone to witness.\r\n\r\nTheir faces lit up with excitement! Many of our students are motivated by tactile and visual learning, so the bright, interactive supplies immediately drew them in. Several students exclaimed, \"Can we use this today?\" and eagerly began exploring how the materials worked. For some, just having something new and colorful sparked curiosity and joy, which carried over into their learning and behavior for the rest of the day.\r\n\r\nWe are now incorporating the resources into an ongoing unit on communication and problem-solving. The next step is for students to use the supplies in small group projects where they will collaborate to complete tasks such as sequencing steps to a story or solving multi-step math problems. These activities not only strengthen academic growth but also help develop social skills like teamwork, turn-taking, and independence. The donated materials will continue to make lessons more engaging and accessible for all of our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1743437115066,"projectUrl":"project/basics-to-excel-for-or-little-tornadoes/9201718/","projectTitle":"Basics to Excel for or Little Tornadoes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bartley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714856_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692222346540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3714856"},{"teacherId":1821191,"projectId":9447324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my Kindergarten through 5th grade music classes. My students really enjoy getting rewarded for being smart and capable of following the directions in my classroom. Whenever they are asked to learn a new song, singing, dancing of playing instruments, I like to give them a little reward like a gummy treat, Scooby Snack, or a few Goldfish crackers. I have even changed the name of the song Acka Backa Soda Cracker to Acka Backa Goldfish Cracker. When my K-1 students read and play the rhythms correctly, they get a handful of Goldfish crackers. \r\n\r\nI also like to use the Scooby Snacks that are shaped like bones for songs like Doggy, Doggy, Where's Your Bone? or Dem Bones. In this way the treat ties in with the song.\r\nWhen the class earns a group party, they can choose to get a whole gummy pack or a popsicle. The snacks helps me reward my students for their hard work and these are treats that really make them happy when we celebrate!","fullyFundedDate":1752586351010,"projectUrl":"project/music-snack-rewards/9447324/","projectTitle":"Music Snack Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Veglia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1821191_orig.jpg?crop=567,567,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666040782189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1821191"},{"teacherId":1821191,"projectId":9320033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my 'Music Makers' project! My very creative students from Kindergarten through 5th grade are going to love using all the colorful paper and tape to decorate their music makers. We use the supplies to make shakers, kazoos and occasionally to decorate plastic containers to make them look like a Tom Tom's. \r\nThe markers will help me label them so we get the instruments back to the right student. It will help them with their music standard for creating instruments in the music classroom. Thank you again for your generous donations to my class.","fullyFundedDate":1746648218157,"projectUrl":"project/decorative-music-makers/9320033/","projectTitle":"Decorative Music Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Veglia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1821191_orig.jpg?crop=567,567,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666040782189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1821191"},{"teacherId":9215329,"projectId":9366750,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 4th grade class, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of new technology to our classroom. Your support means the world to us!\r\n\r\nThe new equipment is going to make a huge difference by engaging students in new and exciting ways, enhancing our learning experience and opening doors to opportunities we didn't have before. It's incredible to see how eager and motivated the students are when they get new things to explore, create, and grow with.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment to education are deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping us build a brighter future, one student at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1748027792230,"projectUrl":"project/vr-field-trips/9366750/","projectTitle":"VR Field Trips","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":9215329,"projectId":9355743,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 4th grade class, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of new technology to our classroom. Your support means the world to us!\r\n\r\nThe new equipment is going to make a huge difference by engaging students in new and exciting ways, enhancing our learning experience and opening doors to opportunities we didn't have before. It's incredible to see how eager and motivated the students are when they get new things to explore, create, and grow with.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment to education are deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping us build a brighter future, one student at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1747659401858,"projectUrl":"project/technology-upgrade/9355743/","projectTitle":"Technology Upgrade","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":9215329,"projectId":9242562,"letterContent":"These soccer nets will allow students who normally do not have access to these types of materials because of funding, gain access to them and get to play at recess like the other schools. Our kids love to play outside with their peers and will now get to play team sports to learn important life skills. Without you this would never be possible and now our students will get to practice life skills with quality materials and will have such a better elementary school experience. Recess will get to feel like recess and we look forward to sending pictures! happy new school year!","fullyFundedDate":1746786465158,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-nets-for-low-socioeconomic-kids/9242562/","projectTitle":"Soccer Nets for Low-Socioeconomic Kids","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":9090497,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to see the two iPads sitting on my back table , and couldn't wait to get a chance to use them. I was able to put many apps on them to so all of my diverse learners can use them. My students who do not yet speak or comprehend English were especially excited when I could do translations.\r\nI love that I can assign students a particular app to use that I know is working on a skill they need, and it is on a tablet, which is easily manageable for them. I will definitely be looking to get a few more so an entire small group can use them at the same time. My students were so happy to see the iPad now I will provide cases to help keep them safe . . Thank you so much for supporting my littlest learners.\"","fullyFundedDate":1740174297945,"projectUrl":"project/todays-technologies-for-future-leaders/9090497/","projectTitle":"Today's Technologies for Future Leaders","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47103","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":451,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":51,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.2,"schoolId":47103,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Emma E Booker Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Emma E Booker Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/sarasota-county-school-district/emma-e-booker-elementary-school/47103"}