{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Manatee School for the Arts","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":10238808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping bring the excitement of reading to our students! This will be the first year our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will participate in the Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) challenge. With your generosity, students will have access to a collection of engaging, high-quality books that will inspire a love of reading and encourage them to discover stories they connect with.\r\n\r\nThe SSYRA books will help students develop important literacy skills while they enjoy reading. Through these texts, students will build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, practice critical thinking, and discuss characters, themes, and plots with their peers. Reading in our classroom will include independent reading, conversations about books, and opportunities for students to share their ideas and recommendations while building a strong reading community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, every student will have the opportunity to explore diverse stories and genres, improve reading fluency, and participate in a shared reading experience. Students will work toward reading at least three SSYRA books they enjoy before voting for their favorites, with a small candy incentive to celebrate their participation. We are so grateful for your generosity in helping our students develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong appreciation for reading!","fullyFundedDate":1778770329538,"projectUrl":"project/sunshine-state-young-readers-award-books/10238808/","projectTitle":"Sunshine State Young Readers Award Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":10238734,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students will once again have the opportunity to participate in the Florida Teens Read program! With your support, this will mark our third year taking part in this exciting statewide reading initiative. With multiple copies of the books available in our library, more students will be able to join in reading, discussing, and sharing stories with their peers. The carefully curated list will introduce students to a wide variety of genres, reading levels, cultures, and perspectives, helping them discover books they may never have chosen on their own. As they read, students will strengthen important literacy skills such as making connections, analyzing characters, comparing themes, and thinking critically about different viewpoints—all while developing a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nReading in our library will become a community experience. Our Florida Teens Read display will spark curiosity, and students will eagerly check out books, recommend favorites to friends, and stop by to talk about what they are reading. Many students will challenge themselves to read at least three books so they can earn the chance to vote for their favorite title. We are excited to see even reluctant readers become invested in the program, knowing that their opinions matter and that they have a voice in choosing Florida's favorite young adult book.\r\n\r\nYour support will help create more than just a collection of books—it will continue building a tradition our students look forward to each year. As we begin our third year of participation, we hope to see returning students encourage younger readers to join in, creating an even stronger culture of reading throughout our school. This year, we are excited to build on that momentum by increasing student participation and introducing even more readers to the Florida Teens Read program. With your continued support, we will be able to put more books into students' hands, inspire more conversations about reading, and help even more teens discover the joy of reading while realizing that their voices matter. Thank you for making this opportunity possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778784997136,"projectUrl":"project/florida-teen-reads-treats/10238734/","projectTitle":"Florida Teen Reads & Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":10202796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! As the school librarian, I have the opportunity to work with students across every grade level, and your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our library. The fidget tools and small treats have become valuable resources that help students feel calm, relaxed, and supported throughout the school day. When the materials first arrived, students were excited to explore the new tools and quickly learned how they could use them appropriately during independent reading, research, and library lessons. It has been wonderful to see students settle more easily into learning activities and feel more at ease in the library.\r\n\r\nThese resources are now a regular part of our library environment. Students use the fidget tools during reading, research, and other learning activities to help reduce stress, ease anxious feelings, and maintain a sense of calm while they work. The small treats provide encouragement, especially later in the afternoon when students may be feeling tired or overwhelmed. Together, these simple resources help create a welcoming space where students can relax, refocus, and participate more confidently in their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our library is a place where students can take a moment to reset, manage stress, and return to their schoolwork feeling more focused and ready to succeed. As students continue working on literacy activities, research projects, and collaborative assignments throughout the year, these resources will help them stay calm, complete their work with greater confidence, and build positive learning habits. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping create a supportive environment where they feel cared for, capable, and ready to do their best. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778157972062,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-focus/10202796/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":10202717,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation of snacks to fuel our students during finals last year. \r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful impact on our school library and our students during school testing. Because of your donation, students had access to nutritious snacks during state testing, helping them stay focused, energized, and confident throughout long testing sessions. These simple snacks provided the fuel they needed to think clearly and demonstrate what they had learned. Your generosity also reminded our students that their community believes in them and cares about their success. We are truly grateful for your support in helping create a positive, caring environment where every child has the opportunity to do their very best.","fullyFundedDate":1778186064448,"projectUrl":"project/testing-treats/10202717/","projectTitle":"Testing Treats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":10485251,"projectId":10220967,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donations, many more students are visiting the library and participating in library activities. Students are now looking forward to reading and engaging in activities because of the opportunity to earn rewards.\r\n\r\nI have created a variety of library activities, including Boggle sheets, Question of the Day, the Wall of Fame, Book Scavenger Hunts, Origami Fortune Tellers, Reader of the Year, Scrabble, crossword puzzles, and many more, all designed to promote reading and strengthen vocabulary skills. Since introducing rewards such as snacks, candy, and fidgets, I have seen a significant increase in student participation. Having a variety of rewards available has encouraged students to return multiple times throughout the day and even visit the library daily.\r\n\r\nThe students were amazed by the donations and are extremely grateful for your generosity and support.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is to continue participating in library activities and events. I am currently working on my next project, which involves creating a Renaissance Faire-themed event in the library. Students who attend and participate in the event's activities will also have opportunities to earn rewards.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your continued support and generosity.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Perez","fullyFundedDate":1778170872548,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-rewards/10220967/","projectTitle":"Books and Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msamsperez"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":10070899,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for helping our middle school library purchase ink for our printer! As the end of the year approached, it became quickly obvious that we did not have enough ink to get us to the finish line! \r\nThanks to your kind donation, we are able to make it. We have the only color printer in the school that students have access to, so all the teachers send the kiddos here. We have been printing menus in Spanish for Spanish class, photos for art class, and scripts for English classes. \r\nOn top of that, we have been able to print important signs for the library to get our books back before summer. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful donation!","fullyFundedDate":1776101377836,"projectUrl":"project/cant-print-without-color/10070899/","projectTitle":"Can't Print Without Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":9965544,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students, library, and school! Having books from Florida Teen Reads will enable these students to read and vote for their favorites! The state-wide winning author will get a prize. \r\n\r\nThe paper trimmer will allow the library to easily make our own bookmarks, including ones that promote Florida Teen Reads! \r\n\r\nSnacks help to support student focus, as hunger can be so distracting and not all students have access to food. \r\n\r\nAll of these factors come together in helping to support the students at our school and to be their best as well as be members of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1766154264391,"projectUrl":"project/fueled-by-snacks-and-stories/9965544/","projectTitle":"Fueled by Snacks and Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":9506176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this amazing donation! This has helped to add books to our middle school library collection and ensure that we have books from Florida Teen Reads, our state reading list. This will allow students to vote for their favorite books and help to choose a winner.\r\nThe paper trimmer will also aid in creating unique bookmarks for the library, including ones that will promote the Florida Teen Reads books. \r\nStudents are always hungry and having snacks will help them to better focus on their work. \r\nAll of these materials come together to ensure the library is supporting students, thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1762631580341,"projectUrl":"project/sunshine-state-books-for-florida-student/9506176/","projectTitle":"Sunshine State Books for Florida Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":10042832,"projectId":9377600,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our students have had a tremendous impact on our students. We see smiling faces daily in our offices asking for a snack. The happy accident that occurs is that everyone stays for a chat and asks questions. A snack allows us to share and drop knowledge, and we are forever grateful. For some of my students, this project goes beyond food; it sends a powerful message that their needs, their success, and their futures matter. Your support truly makes a meaningful difference in their lives, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nWe use the snacks every day during advising, tutoring, and goal-setting sessions, and the impact has been immediate. Sometimes the snack is the start to an entire conversation about a student's future. Students stay focused longer, participate more actively, and approach challenges with more energy and confidence. I've watched peers share snacks with classmates who forgot theirs, creating moments of kindness and community that extend far beyond academics. \r\n\r\nNext, we plan to incorporate these resources into extended workshops and college prep sessions, ensuring that every student can continue to learn, grow, and chase their dreams without the distraction of hunger. Your support has given my students more than snacks—it has given them dignity, encouragement, and hope. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in them and helping them fuel their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1748543614012,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-snacks-for-student-suc/9377600/","projectTitle":"\"Fueling Futures: Snacks for Student Success!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042832_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748368671664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042832"},{"teacherId":10110845,"projectId":9533760,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my 6th grade math classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have folders, scissors, and colored pencils that they can use every day to stay organized and actively engaged in learning. These may seem like simple supplies, but they make a huge difference in helping students feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, my students are able to complete hands-on math activities, organize their work, and express their thinking in creative and meaningful ways. Having consistent access to basic supplies allows us to focus more on learning and less on what we are missing. Your donation directly supports a positive and productive classroom environment where all students have what they need to participate fully.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your investment in my students and in public education. Your generosity shows my students that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in them and care about their success. Thank you again for making a lasting impact on my 6th grade math class.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nMr. Clark\r\n6th Grade Math Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1758202912905,"projectUrl":"project/math-activities/9533760/","projectTitle":"Math Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10110845_orig.jpg?crop=901,901,x0,y243&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754314317789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10110845"},{"teacherId":5705292,"projectId":5089265,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in securing these headphones! Sadly, Covid 19 disrupted my original plans for them. However, I've still been able to use these headphones to help my kids the last few years!\r\n\r\nWe use computers regularly. Some students bring their own headphones, but students that don't own headphones get a pair that are theirs to keep! Some kids work better while listening to music on certain allowed sites. Some watch my tutorial videos during independent work time if they've been absent, and some kids even get to use certain resources to make arts-infused lessons!\r\n\r\nDespite the circumstances, this has been greatly beneficial and will last me at least another year! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1597268779457,"projectUrl":"project/ear-candy/5089265/","projectTitle":"Ear Candy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bestreski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5705292_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535057736265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-bestreski"},{"teacherId":5572017,"projectId":9060736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my classroom. It sure will impact my students as we gear up for an new exciting school year. All of the supplies will help my students to make the most of our time together while still making it impactful. I personally will ensure that everything goes to good use and that they are not stolen or damaged. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. I truly cant express the level of gratitude that I have for your help. Teaching is a hard path and you have helped to make it a little easier. Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1744638467750,"projectUrl":"project/midyear-refresh-new-year-new-resources/9060736/","projectTitle":"Midyear Refresh. 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