{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gocio Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9448666,"projectId":9477642,"letterContent":"the new calming corner has been a hit in our classroom. With rules and expectations to begin, it took a little while for students to realize the approproate times to use it. But, now that they have it is helping in so many different ways. \r\n\r\nI had a student come in recently just upset in general that he had to come to school and without asking went straight to the calming corner. He fidgeted with the sensory tools, read some of the posters, and at the end of his 5 minute timer was back at his desk ready to start his day.\r\n\r\nI've had others students use it when they're upset, angry, or even when they just can't seem to calm down their physical movements. Both students and I are thankful to have this extra piece of calm and quiet in our classroom. Thank you for donating materials to make it all that it has become!","fullyFundedDate":1758546533778,"projectUrl":"project/calm-cool-and-collected/9477642/","projectTitle":"Calm, Cool, and Collected!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9448666_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712863591192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448666"},{"teacherId":7184198,"projectId":9490179,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Crafting Readers, One Cut at a Time. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on my students and our literacy instruction. Many of my students find reading challenging, especially when traditional approaches don't meet their learning needs. Because of you, I am now able to create hands-on, visually engaging literacy tools that make reading feel accessible, meaningful, and fun.\r\n\r\nUsing the Cricut you funded, I've designed letter lacing cards, Vowel Sticks, MagnaTile letters, and inspiring reading décor tailored specifically to my students. I am still learning all the capabilities of the Cricut, and each new skill I discover opens up even more possibilities for student learning. These materials have already transformed our learning space—students are more engaged and confident as they practice foundational skills in interactive ways, and even reluctant readers are eager to participate and show their growth.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed me to personalize learning so every child feels included and capable. You didn't just provide materials—you invested in my students' future growth and in the exciting learning potential that continues to unfold. My students and I are deeply grateful for your belief in us.","fullyFundedDate":1758810063221,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-readers-one-cut-at-a-time/9490179/","projectTitle":"Crafting Readers, One Cut at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bakan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7184198_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692030159914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bakan"},{"teacherId":8186413,"projectId":9602600,"letterContent":"The new board games have quickly become a key part of how we build classroom community and strengthen student relationships. Games like Jenga, Battleship, Connect Four, and Uno give students structured ways to work together, communicate, and practice taking turns. They help students connect with peers they might not normally interact with, creating a more supportive and inclusive classroom environment.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were so excited as many of the games are games they've never seen or played before. Their excitement came not just from receiving new games, but from the chance to share experiences, sit together, and enjoy positive social interactions. The games immediately encouraged cooperation and helped students feel more comfortable and confident engaging with one another.\r\nMoving forward, we are integrating the games into our social-emotional lessons to help students practice skills such as self-control, managing frustration, problem-solving, and encouraging others. These resources continue to support their emotional growth and help them build healthy peer relationships that strengthen our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1759971223850,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-toward-kindness-teamwork-and-r/9602600/","projectTitle":"Rolling Toward Kindness, Teamwork, and Resilience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8186413_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714165525345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8186413"},{"teacherId":7983186,"projectId":9678716,"letterContent":"When students walked into my classroom the day after all the board games arrived, they immediately noticed them peeking out of the cubbies, and they could not contain their excitement. Of course, they wanted to play right then and there. Their joy would have brought smiles to your faces. However, the joy did not stop there. I had everyone sit down and I shared how our class was able to get these wonderful new games. I explained how someone like you cared enough to provide resources that didn't involve any screens or fancy technology, but instead we get to use our hands and interact with each other face-to-face during our FUN Fridays and well-earned free time.\r\nMy students would have loved to say thank you in-person or play a game of Guess Who, Connect Four, or Battleship with you, but they were more than happy to write their own thank you notes, too. Although we cannot share close-up photographs of student faces, please imagine the widest, brightest smiles that spread all the way to their eyes as they got to challenge each other to another round or when the most shy kid in the class got animated because she won a game of Battleship. We all know they are not just playing games, but they are also learning teamwork, strategic thinking, and self-confidence. Our FUN Fridays just got a lot more fun because of YOU.","fullyFundedDate":1758995660732,"projectUrl":"project/board-games-for-screen-free-fun/9678716/","projectTitle":"Board Games for Screen-Free Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fidura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7983186_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755643475934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msfidura"},{"teacherId":9182234,"projectId":9649411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution of prizes and materials, which were used to create a Prize Wheel in our first grade classroom! Your generosity was much appreciated by myself and my students. This kind of project was one that produced more smiles and excitement then I've ever seen when it comes to earning rewards for their awesome acheivements!\r\n\r\nI use the Prize Wheel on Fridays to award students with great work habits and behavior for the whole week. Instead of just picking a prize from our regular prize box, students now get to have the opportunity to spin the Prize Wheel and whatever number they land on, is the number on the corresponding drawer they choose a prize from. I think they feel more incentivized now to do their best, knowing that they're hard work will be awknowledged and celebrated.\r\n\r\nI attached velcro to the numbers on the wheel and drawers so I can easily switch out the prizes and numbers to keep this reward system fresh and engaging. Thanks so much for making me feel like the coolest teacher around :)","fullyFundedDate":1762267706316,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-working-hard-in-class-yes-p/9649411/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Working Hard in Class? Yes, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hodges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9182234"},{"teacherId":6458476,"projectId":9423715,"letterContent":"This Vet office has changed the way the students play together. It's probably the most agreeable they have been in play. The animals and all the ways to care for each pet keeps them busy beyond belief. I'm so excited for this and keep getting comments from other colleagues about how creative it is and \"very cute\". I agree that it's cute, but care more about their language development and learning in the dramatic play area. Each student puts on the Dr uniform and gets to work! It's great to see underprivileged children acting out a career where they might not otherwise see themselves, except that it is given to them and they are shown how to use the tools in the play center. The other day, a little girl (who is the \"expert\" vet because she loves it so much and just sort of bosses the other vets around :)) asked me what the brush is used for. I showed her how a Veterinarian will groom an animal if need be. She smiled from ear to ear and got right to work. \r\n\r\nThis donation changes our community and the way children see themselves in society. It's much more than play to them. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1750856943393,"projectUrl":"project/getting-vet-er-in-dramatic-play/9423715/","projectTitle":"Getting \"Vet-er\" in Dramatic Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6458476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558421508475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6458476"},{"teacherId":9631983,"projectId":9626149,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous contributions toward a new ocean-themed classroom rug. This rug instantly became the heart of our classroom, and it has made a tremendous difference in our daily routines. My students use the rug every single day for our morning meeting, where we begin with greetings, share time, and building community. It has also become a cozy and welcoming space for small-group instruction, partner work, and watching videos. \r\n\r\nWhen the rug first arrived, the reaction from my students was unforgettable. They had been truly sad about having to say goodbye to our old rug. Walking in and seeing the new, beautiful rug rolled out across our classroom filled them with surprise, excitement, and pure joy. Many of them gasped, several clapped, and a few even laid right down on it to test its softness! The bright ocean colors and cheerful design instantly lifted the energy in the room. Since then, we've received countless compliments from staff, families, and even other students who stop by. Everyone notices how nice it is and how perfectly it fits our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create such a warm environment for my students. Your generosity is felt every single day, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757031079402,"projectUrl":"project/an-ocean-of-comfort-and-learning/9626149/","projectTitle":"An Ocean of Comfort and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9631983_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y247&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753838307331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631983"},{"teacherId":8567798,"projectId":9628023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. This gift card has been such a helpful tool in providing extra tools and supplements for our classroom. Our curriculum only provides so much and I am often spending my own money and time to find activities and books that will meet each students needs. I was able to provide various books with the curriculum and standard we are focusing on for the week. I use these materials in small group and whole group instruction. They have helped my students gain the support they needed to help them learn. Thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758806290217,"projectUrl":"project/rallying-for-resources/9628023/","projectTitle":"Rallying for Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8567798_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660602379362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567798"},{"teacherId":7042307,"projectId":9255123,"letterContent":"Thank you for awarding our classroom this generous grant. We are deeply grateful for your support and commitment to helping our young learners grow. With this funding, we will be able to provide essential sensory, calming, and hands-on learning materials that directly benefit our 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old varied-exceptionality students. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your investment in our classroom and in the success of our students. Thank you for helping us create an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Your contribution will make a meaningful and lasting difference in their daily school experience. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely, Ms. McComb","fullyFundedDate":1752586522344,"projectUrl":"project/good-vibrations/9255123/","projectTitle":"Good Vibrations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McComb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7042307"},{"teacherId":1048202,"projectId":9499704,"letterContent":"What a gift the LCD tablets are to my students. One, they just plain enjoy using them and when I have engagement like that with learning-how can a student not grow! Two, no more dry markers, cracked whiteboards or missing erasers. Everyone wants to show me their work, which I love. \r\n\r\nThese boards have increased our academic talk and our engagement across all subjects. These boards have truly changed small group work in my classroom and I can't thank you enough for your generosity. The smiles on each face during group work rewards me everyday and this is only possible with your support. Thank you for making a difference in my students educational success.","fullyFundedDate":1755984837540,"projectUrl":"project/goodbye-dry-erase-markers-hello-lcd-digi/9499704/","projectTitle":"Goodbye Dry Erase Markers-Hello LCD Digital Tablets!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ammeson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1048202"},{"teacherId":9448666,"projectId":9539531,"letterContent":"BrainPOP Jr. has been a big hit lately in our classroom. Students have been using it to learn and explore more about continents and oceans in social studies, multiplication/division in math, and even classifying animals in science. We tie the videos to quiz games, sorting acitivities, and our curriculum too. Thier favorite activity lately has been learning about the different classifications of animals. They enjoyed the engaging video and then students had to pick a plastic animal to classify and use details to prove from BrainPOP Jr. Thank you for helping bring this back to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755685728377,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-back-brainpop-jr/9539531/","projectTitle":"Bringing Back BrainPOP Jr.!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9448666_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712863591192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448666"},{"teacherId":8475388,"projectId":9319771,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my book project for our 2nd grade classroom. Because of your donation, my students now have access to so many popular, high-interest titles that they are absolutely thrilled to read. \r\n\r\nThese books are already making a tremendous impact on their confidence, engagement, and joy as readers. Your kindness has helped create a richer, more inspiring reading environment for every child in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for you. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting their love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1746647833464,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-read/9319771/","projectTitle":"Ready to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8475388_orig.jpg?crop=2620,2620,x181,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652886329604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8475388"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47110","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":654,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"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":50.1,"schoolId":47110,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gocio Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gocio Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/sarasota-county-school-district/gocio-elementary-school/47110"}