{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palmetto Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":10.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5843377,"projectId":7587276,"letterContent":"Here are the drafted responses tailored specifically for your \"Gesture and Figure Drawings\" project page on DonorsChoose, including both the main donor letter and the optional paragraph for LOFT:\r\n\r\nMain Letter to Donors\r\nDear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible support of our \"Gesture and Figure Drawings\" project! Because of your generosity, our studio was equipped with specialized drawing tools, high-quality paper, and foundational supplies that make quick, dynamic figure drawing possible. When the students first unboxed the materials, their eyes lit up with excitement. Having dedicated resources for figure drawing instantly elevated their enthusiasm and made them feel like true studio artists.\r\n\r\nWe jumped straight into action with a fast-paced gesture drawing unit. Students took turns posing in dynamic, athletic, and expressive stances while their classmates captured the essence of movement, proportions, and line quality in rapid 30-second and 2-minute sketches. The new supplies allowed them to make bold, fluid marks without fear of tearing the paper or running out of materials. Watching them build confidence and move past the fear of making mistakes was one of the most rewarding moments in our classroom this year.\r\n\r\nNext, students will choose their strongest gesture studies to expand into fully realized, shaded figure drawings incorporating dramatic lighting and value. We will then mount and display these finished works for our upcoming school art showcase. Your support provided the exact tools needed to develop their observation skills and artistic confidence. Thank you for making this transformative experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1693497915554,"projectUrl":"project/gesture-and-figure-drawings/7587276/","projectTitle":"Gesture and Figure Drawings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ladines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5843377_orig.jpg?crop=610,610,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652810648361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ladinesart"},{"teacherId":5843377,"projectId":8167052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Clean Up Art Room\" project! Because of your contributions, our classroom was restocked with essential, everyday materials like fresh paper, heavy-duty glue, drawing ink, and basic organizational supplies. When the students first saw the boxes of fresh materials, they were so excited to see that our art room was fully equipped again. Having a clean, well-supplied space instantly boosted their morale and made them eager to dive right into creating.\r\n\r\nWe put these foundational tools to work immediately in an architectural drawing project. Students explored our school grounds with cameras and phones to photograph dynamic structural angles, shadow lines, and unique building textures. Back in the studio, they used our restocked paper, inks, and drawing tools to translate their photos into dramatic, high-contrast artwork. Having reliable basic supplies allowed every student to focus on mastering perspective and shading without worrying about running out of paper or working with worn-out materials.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use our new adhesives and backing papers to mount and frame their architectural pieces for display in our upcoming school-wide art showcase. Your generosity provided the fundamental building blocks for our art curriculum, ensuring that every young artist has equal access to quality tools. Thank you for keeping our creative space organized, inspired, and fully prepared!","fullyFundedDate":1709557914363,"projectUrl":"project/clean-up-art-room/8167052/","projectTitle":"Clean Up Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ladines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5843377_orig.jpg?crop=610,610,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652810648361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ladinesart"},{"teacherId":5843377,"projectId":7526756,"letterContent":"Here are the revised versions tailored to replenishing essential art room supplies (glue, paper, ink, and basic project materials):\r\n\r\nMain Letter to Donors\r\nDear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your contributions, our art room was restocked with essential, foundational supplies like glue, fresh paper, drawing ink, and everyday materials. Having these basic items readily available ensures that every single student enters my classroom equipped to create without limitations.\r\n\r\nWe put these core materials to work right away in a multi-step project exploring local architecture. Students took to the school grounds with cameras and phones to photograph dynamic angles, shadows, and textures around our building. Back in the studio, they used our new paper, ink, and drawing tools to translate those photos into dramatic structural artwork. Seeing their excitement when opening the fresh supplies and realizing they had everything they needed to bring their photographic compositions to life was truly wonderful.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use our restocked adhesive and mounting paper to prepare their finished architecture pieces for display in our upcoming school gallery showcase. Your support provided the literal building blocks for our art curriculum this season. Thank you for making sure our students have the fundamental tools they need to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1691086479403,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-start-up/7526756/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Start Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ladines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5843377_orig.jpg?crop=610,610,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652810648361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ladinesart"},{"teacherId":5843377,"projectId":7587647,"letterContent":"Here are the tailored responses for your \"Charcoal Architecture\" project:\r\n\r\nMain Letter to Donors\r\nDear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible support of our \"Charcoal Architecture\" project! Because of your generosity, our art classroom received high-quality charcoal pencils, blending stumps, kneaded erasers, and heavyweight paper. Having the proper materials for charcoal drawing made a world of difference for my students, allowing them to experiment with value, contrast, and texture in ways that standard pencils just can't match.\r\n\r\nWe kicked off this project by going around our school grounds with cameras and phones to photograph architectural details—capturing interesting angles, strong light and shadow, structural lines, and unique textures. Back in the studio, students chose their favorite photograph to translate into a large-scale charcoal drawing. Seeing their faces light up when they realized how rich and dramatic charcoal can make dynamic shadow work was incredible. They were eager to dive in, layer tones, and use blending tools to bring structural form to life.\r\n\r\nNext, students will finalize their drawings with fixative sprays and frame their work for our upcoming school gallery showcase. This project not only strengthened their technical drawing skills and understanding of perspective, but it also taught them to see our school's everyday architecture through an artistic lens. Thank you for making this transformative visual experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1695236324358,"projectUrl":"project/charcoal-architecture/7587647/","projectTitle":"Charcoal Architecture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ladines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5843377_orig.jpg?crop=610,610,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652810648361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ladinesart"},{"teacherId":5843377,"projectId":7588492,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! When the new watercolor supplies arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up as they unboxed the vibrant paint sets, smooth watercolor paper, and quality brushes. Having access to high-grade art materials immediately made them feel like real artists, and their excitement to dive in was palpable.\r\n\r\nWe put these wonderful resources to work right away in a nature-inspired watercolor project, where students observed and painted pinecones. The project gave them the opportunity to experiment with delicate brushwork, color blending, and shading techniques to capture the complex textures and intricate patterns of the pinecone scales. The new paints layered beautifully, allowing the students to express their creativity with confidence and explore depth and contrast in ways they hadn't been able to before.\r\n\r\nBuilding on what they learned, our next step is to branch into landscape and botanical studies, applying these wet-on-wet and detail layering techniques to fuller scenes. Your generosity has not only provided essential tools for our classroom, but it has also sparked a deeper passion for art and self-expression in my students. Thank you for making this creative journey possible!","fullyFundedDate":1693497881456,"projectUrl":"project/introduction-to-watercolor-techniques/7588492/","projectTitle":"Introduction to Watercolor Techniques","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ladines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5843377_orig.jpg?crop=610,610,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652810648361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ladinesart"},{"teacherId":8297849,"projectId":10420522,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful difference in our media center! The rolling cart and whiteboard have helped us stay organized and create a more flexible learning space, while the toys provide students with helpful tools to stay focused and comfortable during learning activities. The snacks and stickers have also been a wonderful addition, giving students a little boost when they need it and helping them feel cared for and supported. Having an ample supply of paper and highlighters ensures that we can continue providing students with hands-on activities, creative projects, and important learning materials throughout the school year.\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity and for investing in our students. Each item may seem simple on its own, but together they have helped create an environment that is organized, welcoming, engaging, and responsive to students' different needs. Your kindness allows us to provide resources that make a real difference in our students' daily experiences. We truly appreciate your support and the positive impact you are making in our media center!","fullyFundedDate":1786246571440,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-to-learn-grow-succeed-our-m/10420522/","projectTitle":"A Space to Learn, Grow, & Succeed: Our Media Center Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Veloso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8297849"},{"teacherId":6488584,"projectId":10390528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our Classroom Supply Station a reality! Your generosity has completely transformed our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nHaving a centralized, fully stocked supply hub has eliminated classroom downtime, removed the stigma for students who lack materials, and fostered a sense of independence and pride across our entire class. Students no longer worry about coming to class unprepared; they simply grab what they need and dive directly into their work with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly supports our learning every single day. Thank you for empowering our students with the essential tools they need to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1784876570557,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supply-center/10390528/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supply Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6488584_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720797406870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quallo"},{"teacherId":5843377,"projectId":6608848,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping bring our projects to life. With the adhesives and large black paper, my students have been able to mount and display their artwork in a way that makes them feel proud of their hard work. Turning their creations into finished pieces has made a huge difference in how they view their own abilities and effort.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were excited to transform their work into something that looked polished and \"real.\" Mounting their artwork has not only improved presentation skills, but also helped students take greater care and pride in what they create. It has been especially meaningful to see students who are usually hesitant feel more confident sharing their work when it is beautifully displayed.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping us build a classroom environment that celebrates creativity, effort, and achievement. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to showcase their learning in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1662480275285,"projectUrl":"project/mounting-projects/6608848/","projectTitle":"Mounting Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ladines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5843377_orig.jpg?crop=610,610,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652810648361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ladinesart"},{"teacherId":5843377,"projectId":7200312,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to materials that truly bring learning to life. The liquid glue, glue sticks, and markers have allowed students to fully engage in hands-on projects where they can build, design, and express their creativity. The tracing lightbox has been especially exciting—it gives students the support they need to develop their drawing skills, improve focus, and feel more confident in their abilities.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful impacts has been seeing students who were previously hesitant become more willing to participate and take creative risks. The lightbox, in particular, has helped students who need extra support feel successful, as they are able to trace, practice, and improve at their own pace. This has built both independence and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a more engaging, inclusive, and inspiring classroom environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for making a lasting difference in my students' learning and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1676934152191,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-materials/7200312/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ladines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5843377_orig.jpg?crop=610,610,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652810648361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ladinesart"},{"teacherId":5843377,"projectId":6640260,"letterContent":"Because of this project, my students were able to fully engage in our Neurographic Inspired Self-Portraits while strengthening their watercolor techniques. They practiced blending, layering, brush control, and creative decision-making with confidence. The materials allowed me to model techniques clearly and give every student hands-on experience with quality supplies. I saw increased focus, pride, and artistic risk-taking. Students who are usually hesitant became more engaged and excited about creating.","fullyFundedDate":1662472551938,"projectUrl":"project/neurographica-inspired-self-portraits/6640260/","projectTitle":"Neurographica Inspired Self-portraits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ladines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5843377_orig.jpg?crop=610,610,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652810648361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ladinesart"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45886","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":688,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":23,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":89.3,"schoolId":45886,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Palmetto Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Palmetto Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/miami-dade-county-public-schools/palmetto-middle-school/45886"}