{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gulf Gate Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9085541,"projectId":9883980,"letterContent":"My students were incredibly excited when the materials arrived! Earlier in the year I had purchased a few items myself, but I was not able to afford a full class set. When the package arrived, the students immediately recognized many of the activities we had tried together and were thrilled that now everyone could participate.\r\nThroughout the year we explored hands-on science experiences like building simple telescopes and cracking open geodes. When the students saw that we now had enough materials for everyone, they were eager to try these activities again and deepen their learning. We also used the construction paper to decorate our homemade solar-powered ovens while learning about solar energy and melting marshmallows as part of the experiment.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments was being able to show my students realistic human body models. Since we had already completed our body systems unit, seeing the organs up close helped them make stronger connections about how the systems work together to keep us alive and moving.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the materials will continue to support future learning. The Styrofoam balls will be used on Earth Day to build models, and some will be saved for next year's Solar System unit. My students are especially eager to use the wheels we received to design balloon-powered cars using recycled materials.\r\n\r\nThey are already brainstorming ideas and debating who will get to read the new math and science books first—something I never expected them to be as excited about as narrative stories!\r\n\r\nThese materials not only helped enhance the projects we completed this year, but they will also support many future lessons and incoming students. Thank you for your generosity and for helping create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for my classroom. Your support truly came at the perfect time, and my students and I are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1772287131453,"projectUrl":"project/invent-imagine-inspire-a-classroom-st/9883980/","projectTitle":"Invent, Imagine, Inspire: A Classroom STEM Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lenz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9085541_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688139265737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9085541"},{"teacherId":8337925,"projectId":9482641,"letterContent":"Wow!! My students were able to create amazing ABC alphabet art books this year thanks to your generous donations! Every page was a letter of the alphabet and each had items glued on that began with that letter (alphabet stickers on Aa, gold glitter glue on Gg, hearts on Hh, etc.) \r\nMy students were so proud of themselves for working on such a big and ongoing project! Their families were amazed by all of their hard work when they received their child's book at our Open House. My students alphabet recognition skills were greatly strengthened by this hands-on and meaningful project!","fullyFundedDate":1754318372924,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-kreativity/9482641/","projectTitle":"\"K\"indergarten \"K\"reativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Korzecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8337925_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712880756827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8337925"},{"teacherId":8337925,"projectId":9494786,"letterContent":"I'm so thankful for your generosity! Thanks to you, my students now have calming tools for when they need a break. Regulating emotions is hard, especially in kindergarten. With the calming tools, my students are able to take a break and refocus when they get overwhelmed. I love seeing them able to calm down while using the tools. Afterwards, they are able to come back to the activity we are working on and they are able to focus and continue on. These calming tools will benefit my students for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1754318372742,"projectUrl":"project/calm-in-kindergarten/9494786/","projectTitle":"Calm in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Korzecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8337925_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712880756827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8337925"},{"teacherId":8337925,"projectId":9712860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and generosity. I'm able continue my tradition of all of my kindergarten students having a collection of writing to take home at the end of the year. \r\nKindergarten is such a special year and having their own special binder of writing projects is a keepsake families will cherish. \r\nThanks to your generous donations I was able to purchase everything I needed. \r\nMy students love that I keep their special writing projects and can't wait to see their binders at the end of the year. I always invite families for an end of year celebration and my students will present their special writing binders to their families!","fullyFundedDate":1761148165741,"projectUrl":"project/making-kindergarten-memories/9712860/","projectTitle":"Making Kindergarten Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Korzecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8337925_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712880756827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8337925"},{"teacherId":8337925,"projectId":9479853,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought Science and Social Studies to life for my kindergarten students. These magazines are wonderful!\r\n \r\nMy students love when we have Science or Social Studies Magazine time. The real world photographs and easy to understand text are so engaging and keeps their interest. They love the activity on the back of each magazine that lets them show what they've learned. \r\n\r\nTheir learning can then continue when they take their magazine home. They love telling their families what they've learned. There's even a website for the families to learn more. \r\n\r\nThank you again for this wonderful learning magazine for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1753300549007,"projectUrl":"project/lets-find-out-all-about-science-and-soc/9479853/","projectTitle":"Let’s Find Out All About Science and Social Studies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Korzecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8337925_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712880756827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8337925"},{"teacherId":6964150,"projectId":9731968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Drumming Up Joy: Tubanos for Young Musicians\" project. Because of your generosity, my students now have beautiful tubano drums to use in music class. We've been using them for rhythm practice, ensemble playing, and call-and-response activities. When the drums first arrived, students were beyond excited, and their enthusiasm was immediate. Seeing their confidence grow as they make music together has been truly special.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue developing rhythm skills, learning about music from different cultures, and working toward simple performances and group compositions. These drums have made music more engaging, hands-on, and joyful for every child in my classroom. Thank you again for helping bring this experience to our students. Your support is making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1760693697850,"projectUrl":"project/drumming-up-joy-tubanos-for-young-music/9731968/","projectTitle":"Drumming Up Joy: Tubanos for Young Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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Students were eager, curious, and incredibly respectful of the instruments, knowing they were a special opportunity made possible by generous donors. Many students shared that it was their first time holding an instrument of their own, which made the experience even more meaningful. Their enthusiasm has carried into every lesson, and participation has noticeably increased.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue developing their skills through recorder units that build toward small performances, music literacy growth, and collaborative music-making. We are working toward playing simple songs independently and eventually performing for peers and families. Your support has created lasting opportunities for creativity, confidence, and musical growth — and for that, my students and I are deeply grateful. Thank you for helping make music accessible to every child in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758289574563,"projectUrl":"project/toot-tweet-and-play-recorders-for-all/9663369/","projectTitle":"Toot, Tweet, and Play! Recorders for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Captain F","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6964150_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x0,y645&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757343824770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6964150"},{"teacherId":7300490,"projectId":9501619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom rug. Your support has created a warm, welcoming space where my students can gather for lessons, discussions, and reading each day. This rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom community, giving students a comfortable place to learn and connect.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in my students' learning environment. Your donation makes a meaningful difference! The kids were so excited to sit on the new rug. They even brought their parents in the next day to show them! Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1755870777110,"projectUrl":"project/one-comfy-classroom/9501619/","projectTitle":"One Comfy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassidy Wolleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7300490_orig.png?crop=554,554,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722100978768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7300490"},{"teacherId":9333153,"projectId":9443436,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the materials that were provided through your donation. We use the markers everyday so far! Especially the younger grades, where they are learning to draw their observations, and draw like a scientist. For example, the younger grades are learning about life cycles, and they used the markers to recreate the butterfly lifecycle. The fifth grades used the safety goggles for the first time when we experimented with chemical reactions. They were so helpful, especially since they were able to fit over the glasses students wore already. We experimented with the reaction of mixing baking soda and vinegar together. They were so excited as soon as I pulled the basket of goggles because they knew we would be doing an experiment. We still have so many lessons planned to use with the materials!","fullyFundedDate":1752267608890,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lab-materials/9443436/","projectTitle":"STEM Lab Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333153_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751482302358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333153"},{"teacherId":7300490,"projectId":9465397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books about being a class family. These stories have been such a wonderful addition to our first-grade classroom! They've helped us start meaningful conversations about kindness, teamwork, and caring for one another.\r\n\r\nThe students love reading and sharing these books together, and they are helping us strengthen our sense of community and belonging. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in our classroom family, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1753300358446,"projectUrl":"project/our-class-family/9465397/","projectTitle":"Our Class Family!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassidy Wolleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7300490_orig.png?crop=554,554,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722100978768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7300490"},{"teacherId":7300490,"projectId":9367105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of chapter books to our first-grade classroom. The students are absolutely thrilled to have new stories to explore! These books have already sparked excitement and curiosity, and it's wonderful to see their enthusiasm for reading grow each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support are helping our young readers build a lifelong love of books and learning. We are so grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you've made in our classroom. The kids have been so excited to expand their reading skills!","fullyFundedDate":1752613649431,"projectUrl":"project/read-and-enrich/9367105/","projectTitle":"Read and Enrich!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassidy Wolleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7300490_orig.png?crop=554,554,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722100978768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7300490"},{"teacherId":4731608,"projectId":9468032,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to thank my donor for their generosity. I was in need of communication folders, and once again, you came through! These folders play an important role in keeping communication between home and school strong—which is truly the key to student success.\r\nThe support is truly appreciated, as we are only given a small budget to work with. I feel blessed to be part of such a wonderful community that gives back to education. I love my job and am so thankful for the support you show to teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1753300549301,"projectUrl":"project/home-school-connection/9468032/","projectTitle":"Home School Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4731608_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589464122929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4731608"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47111","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":596,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":61,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.1,"schoolId":47111,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gulf Gate Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gulf Gate Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/sarasota-county-school-district/gulf-gate-elementary-school/47111"}