{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fruitville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9025557,"projectId":9197841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us purchase a new table, chairs, and books for our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness has created a special space where our students can sit together, explore new stories, and share their love of reading with one another.\r\n\r\nWe have just begun using this area during our learning stations, and the excitement on the children's faces is priceless. They are eager to choose books, read with friends, and grow as learners in this inviting corner of our room—made possible by your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is more than a gift of furniture and books; it's an investment in curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning. As you can see in the pictures, they have found other uses for this area during our exploration time. On behalf of our entire class, thank you for helping us create a joyful place to read, learn, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1745953557077,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-learning-space-for-littl/9197841/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Learning Space for Little Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9025557_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697725674173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9025557"},{"teacherId":9157981,"projectId":9396250,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the colorful materials and engaging toys they need to make speech therapy even more exciting and effective! The colored paper is already being used to create communication boards, schedule strips, and interactive visuals that bring structure and motivation to our sessions. These supports help my students stay engaged, understand routines, and feel successful as they practice their communication skills.\r\n\r\nThe new toys have also been a wonderful addition to therapy. Play-based learning is how my students grow their vocabulary, practice turn-taking, and develop problem-solving skills. With these fresh materials, I can create interactive activities that are fun and meaningful, making it easier for my students to generalize their skills into the classroom and everyday life.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping my students find their voices—whether through AAC, spoken words, or other communication strategies. Thank you for giving them the tools and opportunities to grow with confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1753300549225,"projectUrl":"project/bright-words-big-play-boosting-languag/9396250/","projectTitle":"Bright Words, Big Play: Boosting Language with Color and Toys!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157981_orig.jpg?crop=1740,1740,x0,y307&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738001167221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157981"},{"teacherId":9157981,"projectId":9251526,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your generous support! Thanks to you, we now have access to sequencing materials that break down stories into clear, visual and tactile steps—making abstract ideas like \"beginning, middle, and end\" easier for my students to understand. These tools are already helping my students with Autism Spectrum Disorder build stronger connections between events, retell stories in their own way, and practice important life skills like explaining what happened and preparing for what comes next.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, my students are also practicing turn-taking, learning new vocabulary, and improving their comprehension and expressive language during our speech and language sessions. For children who are non-speaking or minimally verbal, having these structured and engaging supports makes a world of difference in how they communicate and connect with others.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students the chance to grow their voices, share their ideas, and feel successful in ways that will support them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746785377802,"projectUrl":"project/building-communication-through-story-seq/9251526/","projectTitle":"Building Communication Through Story Sequencing for Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157981_orig.jpg?crop=1740,1740,x0,y307&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738001167221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157981"},{"teacherId":9910476,"projectId":9084579,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to my classroom library. Your support has made such a difference in creating a cozy and inviting space where my students can truly relax and unwind with a good book.\r\n\r\nThanks to your thoughtful contribution, the excitement in the classroom is palpable as they settle into the reading nook, each with their own personalized bookmark, eagerly flipping through pages. It's heartwarming to see them so engaged and eager to read, and I know that the new environment you've helped create plays a big part in that.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made our classroom feel like a home, where students can explore new worlds, expand their imaginations, and grow as readers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support. Your donation has made a lasting impact on my students, and I am deeply grateful for your belief in the importance of fostering a love of reading","fullyFundedDate":1738106062328,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-cozy-library-corner-for-curio/9084579/","projectTitle":"Building a Cozy Library Corner for Curious Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vatrt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750875540797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910476"},{"teacherId":2460637,"projectId":9092276,"letterContent":"I can not tell you how excited the students were when they saw all our beautiful new pickleball nets and paddles. We already had 2 pickle ball nets, which was not enough for the fifty plus students we have everyday, so when they saw a court full of pickle ball nets and new paddles they were thrilled. Everyone wanted to use the nice new ones, so we had to rotate the groups when playing. \r\n\r\nWith the new equipment we were able to teach over 700 students how to play pickleball, including how to serve, return the serve, and rally. We also worked on the rules of pickleball and some game play. Even after finishing our pickleball unit many students will play during Fun Friday when they have a choice of activities. \r\n\r\nThe teachers admired our new equipment and what we were teaching the kiddos when they dropped them off and picked them up, so much so that we started an after school pickleball club for the teachers. It is a great way to release some stress and have a little fun after a long day. Thank you again so much for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1738771880965,"projectUrl":"project/its-pickleball-time/9092276/","projectTitle":"It's Pickleball Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2460637"},{"teacherId":9157981,"projectId":9082977,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations! Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to engaging new toys and materials that are making a real difference in their learning and communication.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new resources, their faces lit up with excitement! Many of my students rely on play-based learning to build communication, social, and motor skills, and these new toys have opened up so many opportunities. One particularly special moment was when a student who I have never seen use his AAC device independently, use his device to request \"I want more\" and \"I want to play\". When I was working with his peer he used his voice to say \"play\" as well. I am seeing instances like this every week when I am pulling out the new resources!\r\n\r\nWe have been incorporating these new resources into our daily sessions, using sensory toys for engagement, pretend play sets for building vocabulary, and interactive games to encourage turn-taking and requesting. Some of the new favorite toys of the students include the stacking spinner toy, Melissa & Doug Pound and Roll Tower, and the play nesting & sorting garages & cars.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these tools to expand our students' ability to express their wants, needs, and ideas. The impact of your generosity goes beyond the classroom—it's helping my students find their voices in their own unique ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible! Your support means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1738709268320,"projectUrl":"project/i-teach-kids-to-talk-back-speech-ther/9082977/","projectTitle":"I Teach Kids to Talk Back... Speech Therapy Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157981_orig.jpg?crop=1740,1740,x0,y307&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738001167221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157981"},{"teacherId":5385815,"projectId":8950016,"letterContent":"The donation of an iPad and headphones has had a tremendously positive impact on my kindergarten classroom. These tools have provided my students with new and engaging ways to learn, reinforcing foundational skills in literacy, math, and creativity. With the iPad, students can access educational apps that support individualized learning, allowing them to work at their own pace and receive immediate feedback. This has been especially helpful for students who need extra practice or those who are ready for more advanced challenges. The touch-screen interface makes it easy for young learners to interact with the content, keeping them engaged and motivated.\r\n\r\nThe addition of headphones has also made a significant difference in our classroom environment. Students can focus on their activities without distractions, which helps improve their concentration and comprehension. This has been particularly beneficial for language development, as students can listen to audiobooks, practice phonics, and engage in interactive storytelling. The ability to work quietly and independently has created a more focused and productive learning space for everyone. Overall, this generous donation has enriched our classroom, making learning more accessible, engaging, and effective for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1733274828692,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-tiny-learners/8950016/","projectTitle":"Tech for Tiny Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5385815_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526600324557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5385815"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47108","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":704,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.9,"schoolId":47108,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fruitville Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fruitville Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/sarasota-county-school-district/fruitville-elementary-school/47108"}