{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tongass School of Arts - Sciences","outOfStateSupporters":45.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6469227,"projectId":10071656,"letterContent":"This is our second student choice book list to be funded! I am blown away by the generosity of others and so incredibly appreciative. \r\nAfter the first list was funded it peaked the interest of some of my more reluctant readers. Seeing this I encouraged them to come up with some books they want and told them if the promised to enjoy them then of course I would find a way to make it happen. Reading is such a vital skill to have but can also be a huge source of enjoyment. That enjoyment however doesn't always come naturally so anything I can do to foster that I will do.","fullyFundedDate":1770222511523,"projectUrl":"project/student-book-wishlist/10071656/","projectTitle":"Student Book Wishlist","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":10006127,"letterContent":"The inspiration for this project came one day before school. My preschool age son got out a container of dinosaurs to play with and immediately he was surrounded by older students wanting to play with him! Watching this I was reminded that while these students where \"older\" they are still young and pretend play is still so much fun. \r\nFrom there I made it a goal to provide more ways to play that where open ended and allowed students to use their imaginations. As I was choosing things like the animal toys and magna tiles I realized some of my students enjoy mind puzzles so that's when I added the mazes, kanoodles, and puzzles.\r\nSince adding these things to the classroom it has been a game changer. Choice time is now filled with kids laughing and playing together instead of zoned into a chromebook. It is also a great incentive to get things done in a timely manor because early finishing means choice! My students love these additions to the classroom and we all thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1768851408262,"projectUrl":"project/more-ways-to-play/10006127/","projectTitle":"More Ways to Play","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":10003538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the books! It was like Christmas in the classroom getting to open up the boxes of books as they came in. Many of my students come from homes where buying new books is not something they can do. Getting to go through the process of choosing the books they wanted and then seeing them arrive was huge for many students who have never gotten that experience.\r\nReading is something I love so as a teacher its a love I want to grow in my students as well. For many students, if they are struggling readers, it can be hard to find and nurture their love of reading. By giving students the choice and access to books they enjoy it encourages them to read for the joy of reading. Purchasing new books also shows students that it truly is important, and valued, in a monetary way.","fullyFundedDate":1768851836760,"projectUrl":"project/student-choice-books/10003538/","projectTitle":"Student Choice Books!","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":6693792,"projectId":9720060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to get our classroom a new fridge. It no longer is a disruption to the class when they are doing work. They are able to focus in a quiet environment. Without having a constant buzzing in their ears. Most of my students have sound sensitivity already, and it was very difficult for them to focus, but not anymore! I can't believe how much work we are getting through when we eliminated the small neusance. I didn't realize how big of an issue it was until it was gone. \r\n\r\nIt is also very helpful that if the students come to school hungry, our fridge is able to have yogurts, cheese sticks, water, etc. items that they can have that will fuel their minds. Can't thank you enough! With working in a title 1 school, a lot of students come to school hungry, but with the fridge, we can keep more variety for students to choose from. \r\n\r\nDonors like you make a difference in students' lives. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758822690315,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stop-the-humming-new-fridge-nee/9720060/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stop the Humming: New Fridge Needed!","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":9167236,"projectId":9710175,"letterContent":"Hello! Each week I send out a fluency homework sheet and students get parents to sign off each night they work on it. Come Friday students bring it in to be apart of our learning lotto drawing! Students then get to pick a prize from a prize box. It's an engaging and motivating way to get students to want to work at home. \r\n\r\nThis gets both parents and students involved and is exciting for students. \r\n\r\nI also utilize class dojo for individual points. When students hit a certain number they earn a prize! It's such a fun way to engage and motivate students. It also helps me target positive behaviors in the class rather than negative. Students really love the prizes.","fullyFundedDate":1758822690160,"projectUrl":"project/lucky-learning-lotto/9710175/","projectTitle":"Lucky Learning Lotto!","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":9167236,"projectId":9702976,"letterContent":"It has been such a treat to enjoy these snacks so far. Students are excited to be able to get delicious snacks and those with allergies don't feel left out. They enjoy the snacks and the variety. It's comforting as a teacher to be able to pull out snacks and know that they are safe for everyone to have. It also saves time for both the students and myself because we don't have to stop and read through ingredient lists!\r\n\r\nStudents appreciate the snacks and feel accepted and loved. We appreciate the support!","fullyFundedDate":1758636668247,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-all-allergy-friendly-snacks/9702976/","projectTitle":"Fuel for All: Allergy-Friendly Snacks","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":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"}],"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":54.5,"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"}