{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tongass School of Arts - Sciences","outOfStateSupporters":45.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6693792,"projectId":9337160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! This has been such a huge help in getting my students wanting to learn phonics skills. Some of the students learn differently and it's such a joy to see their faces light up when I say we are playing a game!!! They are learning so fast and are retaining the information. A huge part of that is to the new games in our classroom. I cannot thank you enough for thinking of students. They deserve the best!! We are so thankful for your donations and your thoughtfulness towards our students!","fullyFundedDate":1755756672176,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-for-reading-literacy-board-game/9337160/","projectTitle":"Game On for Reading: Literacy Board Games for Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6693792_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701204089253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6693792"},{"teacherId":10183510,"projectId":9613886,"letterContent":"I am a first-year teacher, and this year, my first classroom is the gym. All my training up to this point has been in a homeroom classroom, and the thought of being the PE teacher was both exciting and scary. As part of my job as a teacher, here at the Tongass School of Arts & Sciences, I had to offer some kind of \"Enrichment\" class every Friday for a group of students. Before the school year started, I really thought about what I could do that would be both really fun for the students and something that I, as a first-year PE teacher, would feel good about being able to teach. Well, the only choice for me, and what popped into my head right away, was volleyball! \r\n\r\nThanks to you and your generosity, I was able to make a volleyball enrichment program possible within a few short weeks of when I had the idea and came on to Donor's Choose with a hope, and when I got the nets set up and had my first volleyball players walk in the gym door. The students have loved playing volleyball, and the new nets and volleyballs have made that possible. Volleyball is the ultimate team sport, but it does take some time to get the hang of, making it a great choice for an enrichment class. These students worked hard to improve their skills and have learned to work together over the last couple of months. They are getting exercise, learning to love physical activity, making friendships, and learning a new skill, which hopefully they will continue on with in middle school and high school. On behalf of myself and my students, thank you so much for making this all possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756146516518,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-rainforest-kids-learn-the-indoor/9613886/","projectTitle":"Help My Rainforest Kids Learn the Indoor Sport of Volleyball!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kendra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10183510_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755392772926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183510"},{"teacherId":9623902,"projectId":9433497,"letterContent":"Our classroom is glowing, thanks to your generous support! The adorable, soft-glow animal lights you funded have brought so much joy, comfort, and calm to our learning environment. From the moment we unpacked them, students were smiling, choosing their favorite designs, and finding cozy spots to read and work under their gentle glow.\r\nInstead of the harsh glare of overhead lights, we now enjoy a warm, soothing light that helps students focus, relax, and feel at ease. These lights have truly transformed our classroom atmosphere. They create a peaceful space that supports learning, emotional regulation, and collaboration.\r\nTheir portability makes them even more special. Students love moving them around to different flexible seating areas, whether they're reading in a corner, working on group projects, or reflecting quietly. It's amazing how such simple, cheerful lights can bring such a positive change in mood and engagement.\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity didn't just brighten our classroom, it brightened our hearts. We are so grateful for your kindness and the difference you've made in our daily learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1754932926031,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-learning-cozy-animal-lights-fo/9433497/","projectTitle":"Light Up Learning: Cozy Animal Lights for Flexible Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9623902"},{"teacherId":6469227,"projectId":9552431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get prepped for the year with these books and supplies!\r\n\r\nI have not taught the biography unit yet, it happens at the end of the year, but knowing im going into it fully stocked with a variety of options for my students to choose from is so exciting! The Who Is books are great because they are accessible to my students but also they have great timelines at the back that show the persons life but also whats happening in the world at the time.\r\n\r\nStudents will read their books and then use them to write and then present a report on the person they chose!","fullyFundedDate":1754932925519,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-active/9552431/","projectTitle":"Reading is Active","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cornwall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6469227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727988882831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6469227"},{"teacherId":6469227,"projectId":9555794,"letterContent":"The projects completed with these materials have already been so much fun! we have made beaded bracelets to practice patterns, the silicon mats we use anytime the kids paint or use sharpies to keep the tables cleaner. Pipe cleaners are versatile and have been used to create sculptures!\r\n\r\nWe have not gotten to clay yet but I know my students are beyond excited and ask me all the time what I have planned for it.\r\n\r\nAll in all having access to these materials truly makes a difference, allowing students to express themselves through a variety of media builds community and confidence in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754932925811,"projectUrl":"project/art-to-learn/9555794/","projectTitle":"Art to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cornwall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6469227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727988882831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6469227"},{"teacherId":6469227,"projectId":9257307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for proving my classroom with books for our animal reports. We will complete this unit at the end of the year and these books are critical in accomplishing it.\r\n\r\nPreviously we would go to the library and each student chose an animal book. This was an issue though because when I would go to teach about text features not every book had the same ones. With the national geographic books though all the students can look to the same places for information even with different animals.\r\n\r\nAs I havent taught this yet my students havent used them but they have gone into the kits students will choose when they choose their animal and im so excited to hand them out!","fullyFundedDate":1746462124726,"projectUrl":"project/a-roaring-good-read/9257307/","projectTitle":"A Roaring Good Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cornwall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6469227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727988882831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6469227"},{"teacherId":6469227,"projectId":9564880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for proving snacks to fill gaps in students day. Its impossible to learn when you are focused on your stomach so its more than an after recess snack, its a bridge to make it from breakfast to lunch and cover all the things they need to learn in that time! My students have both math and ELA in the morning and they work incredibly hard, making sure they are fed with brain friendly foods is a priority and having your support makes all the difference.\r\nThe kids have loved having a variety of snacks and I love getting to provide them food that fuels their body! I have many students who stop by after school as well and being able to give them some food before they leave for the day is everything.\r\nFood insecurity is a real issue at my school so having it readily available for students make our space feel safer and more inviting.","fullyFundedDate":1755725791651,"projectUrl":"project/food-is-fuel/9564880/","projectTitle":"Food is Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cornwall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6469227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727988882831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6469227"},{"teacherId":4553198,"projectId":9525308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our literacy reinforcement activities. Your contribution has made a remarkable difference in our classrooms, and we are already seeing the positive impact on our young learners.\r\n\r\nStudents from Kindergarten through 3rd grade are engaging with the materials with excitement and enthusiasm. They are working together more collaboratively, supporting one another as they build essential reading skills. We are also seeing students confidently challenging themselves in meaningful ways, taking pride in their progress, and pushing their learning to new heights.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping foster a love of literacy and empowering our students to thrive. We are sincerely grateful for your investment in their learning and success.","fullyFundedDate":1756533997901,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-reinforcement-activities/9525308/","projectTitle":"Literacy Reinforcement Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4553198_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628275355408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4553198"},{"teacherId":4553198,"projectId":9562740,"letterContent":"Our building is usually very quiet during testing, but not all students finish during the allotted time period or are in attendance that day. Our teachers and students are aware of testing makeup times; however, learning is an active process. As an open-concept school, sound still carries and can be distracting to students who are taking tests. \r\n\r\nThis year, thanks to your generosity, I was able to offer noise-canceling headphones to both the younger and older students. The students indicated that they were invaluable in cutting down the noise, which helped them focus on the test. \r\n\r\nAnother unexpected use for the headphones has been for students in our intervention groups who are struggling to focus. We have some students who choose to use the headphones during silent reading and writing.\r\n\r\nI knew the headphones were going to make an impact, but I didn't fully understand what a valuable tool they would be for our students. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1754932926094,"projectUrl":"project/noise-cancelling-headphones/9562740/","projectTitle":"Noise Cancelling Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4553198_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628275355408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4553198"},{"teacherId":9214574,"projectId":8817325,"letterContent":"It's been great for students to have these seats for our reading time. Students love being able to sit in comfy spots while reading and these are perfect! When we have our Sustained Silent Reading time, students get their book or books and then they go find somewhere in the class to read. These comfy chairs make all the difference. Every little bit that helps students become better readers is wonderful. We are trying to encourage our students to read, read, read! It's nice to be able to do that wtih a cozy seat. Thanks again for donating to our classroom and for providing these well-loved chairs for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1733156472849,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seats-for-our-4th-graders/8817325/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seats for our 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rauwolf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214574_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692769566267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214574"},{"teacherId":9167236,"projectId":9384035,"letterContent":"Although I have not used these materials with students yet, I know they will be a source of excitement. I plan to use them for an upcoming enrichment class with 3-6th graders. They love creating and this will allow them to make forever pieces that they can share with peers or keep for themselves. It takes a lot now-a-days to entertain and keep students engaged and excited about things. These materials I hope, will be able to do that. When I was their age I loved making friendship bracelets with these same materials. It will be special to be able to share some of my childhood with them and hopefully they can cherish these memories as I do.","fullyFundedDate":1749317560234,"projectUrl":"project/weaving-friendship-and-creativity/9384035/","projectTitle":"Weaving Friendship and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167236_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691506212274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexisgubatayao"},{"teacherId":6693792,"projectId":9328974,"letterContent":"The impact of this project on my student has been truly life-changing. With the iPad, she now has a reliable way to communicate her needs, thoughts, and ideas. Before, it was a daily challenge for her to express herself, which often led to frustration and misunderstandings. Now, she has a voice. Whether she's sharing a choice, participating in class, or simply telling us how she feels, the ability to communicate has opened up her world.\r\n\r\nThis shift has not only helped her academically but has also boosted her confidence and independence. She participates more actively during lessons, engages with her peers, and is proud to show others how she can use her new tool. The iPad has bridged a gap that once felt overwhelming, and it's incredible to see how much progress she is making.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made this possible. You didn't just provide a piece of technology—you gave my student the power to connect, to learn, and to be heard. The value of that is truly immeasurable, and I am deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1747841342079,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-access-for-students-with-disabiliti/9328974/","projectTitle":"iPad Access for Students With Disabilities to Learn and Communicate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6693792_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701204089253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6693792"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65829","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":142,"numTeachers":11,"percentFrplEligible":21,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":35,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 7","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":54.1,"schoolId":65829,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tongass School of Arts - Sciences on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tongass School of Arts - Sciences","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/ketchikan-gateway-borough-school-district/tongass-school-of-arts-sciences/65829"}