{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gulf Coast Charter Academy South","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":424436,"projectId":10409242,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for supporting our third-grade classroom! Starting the school year off on the right foot requires health, connection, and positive motivation, and your incredible generosity provided us with the exact building blocks we needed to create a thriving, joyful learning environment.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom was stocked with essential cleaning wipes, delicious microwavable popcorn, and exciting prizes for our positive behavior reward store. The impact of your donation has been felt in every corner of our room, every single day.\r\nFirst, your gift of cleaning wipes has been crucial in keeping our space safe and healthy. With busy eight- and nine-year-olds constantly sharing books, math manipulatives, and collaborating on group projects, keeping our desk surfaces disinfected has kept germs at bay. Because of you, my students have stayed healthy, happy, and present in class, ready to learn without missing a beat.\r\nSecond, the popcorn has brought pure magic and togetherness to our classroom community! There is truly nothing like the warm, cozy smell of fresh popcorn to bring a room of third graders together. We have shared so many special moments during Friday read-aloud celebrations, milestone accomplishments, and well-earned movie and brain breaks. It is a simple treat, but it has created lasting memories and a strong sense of joy and belonging among my students.\r\nFinally, the reward store prizes have been a massive source of positive motivation. Third graders thrive when their efforts are recognized, and stocking our reward store with fun prizes has inspired my students to consistently show kindness, demonstrate grit, follow classroom expectations, and work hard toward their academic goals. Watching their faces light up when they earn a prize for their hard work and positive choices has been an absolute delight.\r\nYou didn't just fund supplies—you helped set the tone for an entire year of growth, safety, laughter, and learning. Thank you for believing in my third graders and investing in their success!\r\nWith deepest gratitude and appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1787137913933,"projectUrl":"project/clean-spaces-warm-snacks-and-big-wins/10409242/","projectTitle":"Clean Spaces, Warm Snacks, and Big Wins in Third Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siskin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp424436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722184686298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asiskin"},{"teacherId":424436,"projectId":10634983,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of every bright, curious, and energetic student in our classroom, thank you. Your generosity has brought an incredible wave of positivity, health, and joy to our Title I school community.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now fully equipped with a steady supply of wholesome, satisfying snacks and a complete set of durable, reusable water bottles for every student. Along with these essentials, our students received wonderful sets of inspiring, growth-mindset, kindness, and eco-friendly stickers to personalize their bottles.\r\nThe impact of your gift was immediate and profound. When students feel physically nourished and hydrated, everything changes. Instead of facing afternoon energy dips or quiet struggles with hunger, my students now have the reliable nourishment they need to stay focused, engaged, and eager to participate. Proper nutrition and clean hydration have directly translated into sharper concentration, stronger memory retention, and noticeable academic gains across all of our subjects.\r\nBeyond the physical benefits, this project has taught our students invaluable lessons about personal responsibility and caring for our planet. Replacing single-use juice boxes, plastic straws, and non-recyclable packaging with personal reusable bottles has given our class hands-on experience in eco-friendly habits. Watching them proudly decorate their bottles with uplifting affirmations and environmental stickers was a truly special moment. Each student took complete ownership of their bottle, creating a unique reflection of their personality and positive mindset.\r\nEvery time my students take a sip of water or read the encouraging words on their bottles, they receive a daily, gentle reminder that someone out in the world believes in them and cares about their well-being. That feeling of being valued has built their confidence, strengthened our supportive classroom culture, and filled our room with self-love and mutual encouragement.\r\nYou didn't just donate snacks and water bottles—you provided our students with fuel, dignity, confidence, and the tools they need to thrive every single day. Thank you for making such a lasting, meaningful difference in their lives and education.\r\nWith deepest gratitude and warmth,","fullyFundedDate":1789339194146,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-tools-and-positivity/10634983/","projectTitle":"Fuel, Tools, and Positivity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siskin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp424436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722184686298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asiskin"},{"teacherId":424436,"projectId":10424927,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support! Starting a new school year is always filled with anticipation and big dreams, but thanks to your kindness, we are kicking off this year with the exact tools and energy my students need to thrive.\r\nIn our classroom, every single day is an opportunity for students to take the wheel of their own education. My primary goal is to cultivate an organized, student-centered environment where young learners don't just follow directions—they learn to manage their own learning, track their progress, and take immense pride in their independence. To make this vision a reality, clear, accessible, and interactive visual displays are vital. Thanks to your support, our classroom is now equipped with dynamic common boards, clear agenda stations, and interactive center activities that guide our daily routines and keep learning visible and exciting for everyone.\r\nYour generous gift provided us with specific materials that are already making a transformative difference in our daily hands-on learning:\r\nGiant Magnetic Lined Notebook Paper: This has allowed us to model writing, graphic organizers, and math strategies together on our whiteboard as a whole class, encouraging collaborative thinking and active participation.\r\nMagnetic Pocket Charts: These serve as our command center! Students use them to manage their own schedules, navigate step-by-step center directions, and track their personal progress so they can celebrate every milestone they reach.\r\nColor-Coded Magnetic Sentence Strips: We use these to build interactive vocabulary walls, highlight daily learning objectives, and craft clear exit directions that allow students to transition smoothly and independently between tasks.\r\nChisel-Tip Dry-Erase Markers: These give my students the power to interact directly with our reusable display boards, write their ideas, solve problems, and erase them for the next group to use.\r\nBeyond empowering my students to become independent, expert learners, your support is helping us make a lasting positive impact on our environment. By utilizing these reusable display tools, we are creating a significantly more eco-friendly classroom and saving thousands of sheets of copy paper, chart paper, and printer ink throughout the school year.\r\nBeginning our year with these eco-friendly, cost-saving materials has helped my students and me establish strong routines and systems that will lift up our teaching and learning all year round. Knowing that caring donors like you believe in our classroom inspires us every single day.\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, investment, and heart for education. You have truly set us up for a triumphant, joyful year of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1787137913326,"projectUrl":"project/clear-paths-to-success-making-learning/10424927/","projectTitle":"Clear Paths to Success: Making Learning Transparent for Expert Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siskin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp424436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722184686298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asiskin"},{"teacherId":424436,"projectId":10359254,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your overwhelming generosity and support! Imagine walking into a classroom full of enthusiasm and energy, only to realized you don't have a place to hang your coat or set down your backpack. Because our desks and cubbies are shared across different periods and rotations, my homeroom students used to struggle to find a spot to call their own. Thanks to your amazing gift, our classroom space has been completely transformed with wall-mounted coat racks and hanging organizers!\r\nHaving dedicated, organized storage is already making a massive difference in our daily classroom life:\r\n A True Sense of Belonging: Giving each homeroom student their very own assigned hook has created a welcoming \"home base.\" It signals to them the second they walk through the door that they have an intentional, valued spot in our classroom community.\r\n Maximizing Our Classroom Space: By utilizing vertical wall space for our coat racks and hanging book bags, we've cleared heavy winter coats and bulky backpacks off the floor and off shared desk surfaces.\r\n Fostering Focus and Calm: Clearing away physical clutter has cleared away mental clutter! With open walkways and tidy desks, my students can now transition smoothly between activities and focus entirely on their learning without distraction.\r\n Building Lifelong Organizational Habits: Having accessible, clearly defined storage tools teaches our students daily habits of responsibility and organization that will benefit them for years to come.\r\nYou didn't just fund storage tools—you transformed a shared, crowded room into an organized, stress-free environment where every single student feels valued, organized, and ready to succeed.\r\nKnowing that caring supporters like you invested in our class gives my students so much pride in their learning space. Thank you for helping my amazing students thrive every single day!\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1787139303066,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-learning-creating-personal-sp/10359254/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Learning: Creating Personal Space in Our Shared Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siskin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp424436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722184686298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asiskin"},{"teacherId":424436,"projectId":10357190,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing our 3rd-grade classroom project to life before my students even set foot inside our door! Walking into a fully prepared, magical learning environment on day one changes everything for a child, and your incredible generosity made that possible.\r\nBecause of you, our classroom at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South has been completely transformed. The soft glow of the fairy lights paired with the magical bookcase and fluorescent light covers instantly set a warm, inspiring tone. When my 50 third graders arrived, their eyes lit up seeing their student book boxes, library tracker cards, and special quill pens waiting just for them.\r\nOur theme this year is \"Our future is unwritten—and we hold the pen,\" and your support gave us the exact tools to make that message real. Third grade is such a pivotal year as students transition from learning to read into reading and writing to discover the world. When they pick up those quill-styled pens, writing stops feeling like a standard assignment and turns into an act of creation. They are already so excited to edit their \"rough drafts,\" track their growth in their success journals, and celebrate every time they conquer a tough math problem or finish a new chapter book.\r\nYou didn't just donate supplies—you invested in my students' belief in their own potential. You showed them that their community cares about their journey and believes in their bright futures.\r\nThank you for helping us write the opening chapter of what is going to be an unforgettable school year. We are endlessly grateful for your kindness!\r\nWith deep gratitude,\r\nMs. Siskin","fullyFundedDate":1787137914414,"projectUrl":"project/magical-tools-writing-our-unwritten-suc/10357190/","projectTitle":"Magical Tools: Writing Our Unwritten Success Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siskin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp424436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722184686298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asiskin"},{"teacherId":9823628,"projectId":10553207,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"A Breath of Fresh Air for My Amazing Students.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment and in the daily learning experiences of my students.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious. Many immediately noticed the positive change in the classroom and expressed how much they enjoyed the refreshed learning environment. Their smiles and enthusiasm reminded me how important a comfortable classroom is for student motivation and success.\r\nAs we continue our learning journey, the next steps include strengthening reading comprehension, academic vocabulary, writing skills, and collaborative projects. My students will use this improved environment to engage in hands-on learning activities, small-group instruction, and interactive lessons that help them reach grade-level expectations. \r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your kindness has truly given our classroom a breath of fresh air, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1788055025835,"projectUrl":"project/a-breath-of-fresh-air-for-my-amazing-st/10553207/","projectTitle":"A Breath of Fresh Air for My Amazing Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9823628_orig.jpg?crop=1142,1142,x11,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746811596167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9823628"},{"teacherId":7938639,"projectId":9951685,"letterContent":"Technology has made learning more engaging and accessible for my third-grade students. It gives me opportunities to bring our math and science lessons to life through interactive activities, educational videos, visual models, and hands-on practice. Instead of simply hearing about a concept or seeing it in a textbook, students can interact with what they are learning and receive immediate feedback.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited when technology is incorporated into a lesson because it makes learning feel fun and gives them another way to demonstrate what they know. I have also seen students who may be hesitant to participate during whole-group instruction become much more confident when using technology. They are willing to try, make mistakes, and try again.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide my students with tools that support different learning styles and keep them excited about learning. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where students can explore, practice, and build confidence every day.","fullyFundedDate":1774569843928,"projectUrl":"project/smart-supplies-for-bright-minds/9951685/","projectTitle":"Smart Supplies for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938639_orig.png?crop=1136,1136,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684419509397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938639"},{"teacherId":10214395,"projectId":10218176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom carpet! Although I transitioned to a new school before I had the opportunity to use the carpet with my students, I am so grateful that this resource was able to stay behind and benefit the students and teachers in that classroom. It provides a comfortable, welcoming space for students to gather for morning meetings, stories, lessons, and classroom activities.\r\n\r\nA classroom carpet is such an important part of an early childhood classroom. It creates a designated space where students can come together as a community while practicing listening, participating, taking turns, and learning alongside their classmates. I know this carpet will continue to be used for literacy, math, read-alouds, social-emotional learning, and so many other activities throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nWhile my own teaching journey unexpectedly took me to a new classroom, I am incredibly thankful to everyone who supported this project. Your generosity created a resource that will continue serving young learners for years to come. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a comfortable space for them to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1778107899967,"projectUrl":"project/where-our-classroom-comes-together/10218176/","projectTitle":"Where Our Classroom Comes Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214395"},{"teacherId":9365774,"projectId":10158383,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating and we appreciate all of the special things given to us. We use the math and science games quite often for centers. Centers have been a game changer within the classroom. Thank you so much for making this change happen.\r\n\r\nThe students love playing the games. Also, the chairs for small group have been VERY helpful and last year it was unfortunate that we were unable to, so thank you for that change too!\r\n\r\nLots of changes this years and lots of love this year from my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778107900704,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun/10158383/","projectTitle":"Learning is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9365774_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762461284562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9365774"},{"teacherId":8698596,"projectId":9659710,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom through the \"Classroom Essentials for Bright Young Learners\" project. Because of your kindness, my students have access to materials that make learning more engaging, creative, and meaningful every day.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made a lasting impact on our classroom environment. Students are more excited to participate, collaborate with their peers, and take ownership of their learning. As we continue to grow and learn together, these materials will support future lessons, enrichment activities, and opportunities for students to think critically and creatively.","fullyFundedDate":1757559456658,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-bright-young-le/9659710/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Bright Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8698596_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780690729276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8698596"},{"teacherId":10046875,"projectId":9580907,"letterContent":"The impact of this donation to our kindergarten classroom will be meaningful, lasting, and transformative for our young learners. By providing manipulatives, math centers, and ELA centers, students will have access to engaging, hands-on learning experiences that strengthen foundational academic skills while building confidence, creativity, and independence. Kindergarten students learn best through active exploration and play-based learning, and these resources will allow them to practice important concepts in ways that are both exciting and developmentally appropriate.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives included in this project will support students in developing essential fine motor, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Young children benefit greatly from physically touching, moving, sorting, and building with objects because it helps them better understand abstract concepts. Using hands-on materials allows students to make connections between what they see, hear, and experience in the classroom. Manipulatives also encourage exploration, experimentation, and collaboration among peers, creating an environment where students feel motivated to participate and learn.\r\n\r\nThe math centers will have a powerful impact on students' understanding of early mathematical concepts. In kindergarten, children are introduced to counting, number recognition, patterns, sorting, shapes, addition, subtraction, and measurement. Hands-on math centers make these skills more meaningful and accessible by allowing students to interact directly with materials while practicing concepts in small groups or independently. Students are able to strengthen number sense, develop mathematical reasoning, and improve problem-solving skills through games and interactive activities. These centers also encourage perseverance and confidence as students work through challenges in a supportive and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe ELA centers will help students build strong literacy foundations that are critical for future academic success. Early reading skills such as letter recognition, phonemic awareness, sight word recognition, blending sounds, and reading simple CVC words are essential in kindergarten. The ELA centers will provide students with repeated opportunities to practice these skills through engaging, interactive activities that feel fun rather than stressful. Students will be encouraged to explore language, develop vocabulary, and improve comprehension while strengthening their confidence as beginning readers and writers. Because students learn at different rates, the centers also allow for differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all learners.\r\n\r\nThis donation will also positively impact students' social and emotional growth. Center-based learning encourages teamwork, communication, sharing, and cooperation. As students work together to solve problems, complete tasks, and participate in activities, they build important social skills that support classroom success. These interactions help students learn patience, responsibility, and respect for others while creating a strong sense of classroom community.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the materials will increase student engagement and excitement for learning. Young learners are naturally curious, and hands-on centers help maintain their attention while making lessons more interactive and memorable. When students are engaged, they are more likely to take risks, ask questions, and persist through challenges. This creates a positive learning environment where students feel empowered to grow academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1755721046631,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-learns-through-play/9580907/","projectTitle":"Kinder Learns Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748647578581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046875"},{"teacherId":10046875,"projectId":9543260,"letterContent":"The impact of this donation to our kindergarten classroom will be meaningful, lasting, and transformative for our young learners. By providing manipulatives, math centers, and ELA centers, students will have access to engaging, hands-on learning experiences that strengthen foundational academic skills while building confidence, creativity, and independence. Kindergarten students learn best through active exploration and play-based learning, and these resources will allow them to practice important concepts in ways that are both exciting and developmentally appropriate.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives included in this project will support students in developing essential fine motor, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Young children benefit greatly from physically touching, moving, sorting, and building with objects because it helps them better understand abstract concepts. Using hands-on materials allows students to make connections between what they see, hear, and experience in the classroom. Manipulatives also encourage exploration, experimentation, and collaboration among peers, creating an environment where students feel motivated to participate and learn.\r\n\r\nThe math centers will have a powerful impact on students' understanding of early mathematical concepts. In kindergarten, children are introduced to counting, number recognition, patterns, sorting, shapes, addition, subtraction, and measurement. Hands-on math centers make these skills more meaningful and accessible by allowing students to interact directly with materials while practicing concepts in small groups or independently. Students are able to strengthen number sense, develop mathematical reasoning, and improve problem-solving skills through games and interactive activities. These centers also encourage perseverance and confidence as students work through challenges in a supportive and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe ELA centers will help students build strong literacy foundations that are critical for future academic success. Early reading skills such as letter recognition, phonemic awareness, sight word recognition, blending sounds, and reading simple CVC words are essential in kindergarten. The ELA centers will provide students with repeated opportunities to practice these skills through engaging, interactive activities that feel fun rather than stressful. Students will be encouraged to explore language, develop vocabulary, and improve comprehension while strengthening their confidence as beginning readers and writers. Because students learn at different rates, the centers also allow for differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all learners.\r\n\r\nThis donation will also positively impact students' social and emotional growth. Center-based learning encourages teamwork, communication, sharing, and cooperation. As students work together to solve problems, complete tasks, and participate in activities, they build important social skills that support classroom success. These interactions help students learn patience, responsibility, and respect for others while creating a strong sense of classroom community.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the materials will increase student engagement and excitement for learning. Young learners are naturally curious, and hands-on centers help maintain their attention while making lessons more interactive and memorable. When students are engaged, they are more likely to take risks, ask questions, and persist through challenges. 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