{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gocio Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9265993,"projectId":9829472,"letterContent":"We have enjoyed the books funded by your generous donation tremendously. Setting up a novel study type of small group has made daily instruction fun for the students -and for me, too. It has been like a breath of fresh air to sit together and enjoy a book over time, as opposed to shorter articles that do not provide a story with longer term continuity over weeks or months. \r\n\r\nThe students have visibly transformed as we've ventured deeper into our novels. At the start of our small group class, some students were checked out and had trouble engaging or staying positive because our time slot is the last 30 minutes of the day and they are at capacity in terms of attention, concentration and desire to 'perform' or 'do work'. It is a remedial reading class and students seemed to have resigned themselves to ever being 'real readers' because they are usually inundated with worksheets and endless short reading tasks plus multiple choice questions they they often lag behind on. When they learned that we would be having a book study, they perked up, albeit cautiously. \r\n\r\nNearly two months later, the same students who were resigned and would resort to staring out the window or rolling their eyes in class were excited to come to reading group. While other students waste time in the hallways during the transition time, my students now rush to get here as quickly as they can. They feel confident, happy, and have embraced sharing the journey through a deeper story all together. We have deep discussions and think beyond the text on a daily basis. I feel both lucky and proud that we have been able to give them this experience- one that was only possible with the books that you gave us. What's even more important is that I believe this experience will feed a deeper hunger to read books for years to come, one that represents a profound, unmet need that they didn't even realized they had. Indeed, we are all readers at heart, some of us just need the right books to awaken our innate love for literature.","fullyFundedDate":1770078766338,"projectUrl":"project/readers-in-the-wild/9829472/","projectTitle":"Readers in the WILD","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gambill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9265993"},{"teacherId":8475388,"projectId":10126834,"letterContent":"Because of your support, we now have class sets of novels that have transformed our daily reading time into one of the most anticipated parts of the day. Having shared copies of The Wild Robot Escapes, The Wild Robot Protects, and The Tale of Despereaux has allowed every student to follow along, stay engaged, and fully immerse themselves in these incredible stories.\r\n\r\nReading chapter books together each day has helped my students grow as readers in so many ways. They are building stamina, improving fluency, expanding vocabulary, and developing stronger comprehension skills as we discuss characters, plot, themes, and predictions. Having their own copies in hand has made a huge difference in keeping students focused and excited to participate. They love being able to track the story, notice details, and feel like true readers.","fullyFundedDate":1773839248760,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-love-reading/10126834/","projectTitle":"Learning to Love Reading","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"},{"teacherId":8475388,"projectId":9832843,"letterContent":"Your generous donation made a lasting impact on my students and brought learning to life in the most exciting way. Thanks to the nonfiction books you provided, my students were able to explore real-world topics that sparked their curiosity and strengthened their reading skills. They were so engaged as they learned how to use text features such as headings, captions, diagrams, labels, glossaries, and indexes to find information and better understand what they were reading.\r\n\r\nThe supplies for our text feature \"surgery\" transformed an ordinary lesson into an unforgettable hands-on experience. My students were thrilled to dress up as doctors and become \"reading surgeons\" as they carefully examined texts and identified the different features inside. This interactive activity made learning fun, memorable, and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1770078766754,"projectUrl":"project/text-feature-surgery/9832843/","projectTitle":"Text Feature Surgery!","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"},{"teacherId":4630609,"projectId":10063214,"letterContent":"Many years ago we had children who played well together, used their imagination to create and engage in play outside. Fast forward to today and many of our students do not run and play in their neighborhoods and have most of their outdoor exploration at school. Children don't come to school knowing how to share or how to play appropriately without rough play.\r\n\r\nHaving Frisbees, Sit and Spins, Paddle ball sets, and playground balls was so appreciated by not only my class but an additional pre k classroom. Students were playing with their peers sharing and having positive interactions. They love to play soccer with the playground balls, they are working on balance, catching and throwing, and hand-eye coordination.\r\n\r\nThank you again for you support and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1770078204103,"projectUrl":"project/positive-playground-play/10063214/","projectTitle":"Positive Playground Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4630609_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502319858725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-s-wright"},{"teacherId":4630609,"projectId":10063058,"letterContent":"We are excited to host our first at show and without your generosity and support, we would not have so many exhibits. Students made art pieces with clay and then painted them to look like a lilypad inspired by Claude Monet. The painted their own photographs inspired by Andy Warhol. Students created mosaic tile board which was inspired by Alma Thomas and we were also able to do a directed drawing by Mo Willems of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus.\r\n\r\nOur students used a variety of materials to create their art pieces. One student told me, \"I'm an artist!\" which filled my heart. Although the class made the same art, they are all different and unique as are my students.\r\n\r\nOn April 29, we will be displaying the art we created for an art show for families to admire the creativity of their students and to see how hard they worked. Thank you again for supporting me class!","fullyFundedDate":1770078204344,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-is-an-artist/10063058/","projectTitle":"Everyone is an Artist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4630609_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502319858725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-s-wright"},{"teacherId":7416084,"projectId":9902316,"letterContent":"Your support of this project will have an immediate and meaningful impact on our Safety Patrol students and the entire school community. By providing rechargeable handheld fans, you are helping ensure that our 4th and 5th grade patrols can stay cool, comfortable, and focused while performing their important duties in the Florida heat.\r\n\r\nWhen students are physically comfortable, they are better able to stay alert, make safe decisions, and fully engage in their leadership roles. These fans will not only help prevent overheating and fatigue, but will also allow our patrols to continue supporting younger students, directing traffic, and maintaining a safe campus environment with confidence.\r\n\r\nBeyond physical comfort, this project sends a powerful message to our student leaders—that their hard work, dedication, and service are seen, valued, and appreciated. Our Safety Patrols take great pride in being role models, and your support reinforces the importance of leadership, responsibility, and community.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we are not just keeping students cool—we are empowering young leaders to continue making a positive difference in their school every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1766603785881,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-safety-patrols-beat-the-florida/9902316/","projectTitle":"Help My Safety Patrols Beat the Florida Heat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kate Kramer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7416084_orig.png?crop=305,305,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654043634551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katekramer03"},{"teacherId":8195715,"projectId":10039481,"letterContent":"Thank you so much!! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your support. Thanks to your contributions, our students now have access to a wonderful collection of books, engaging learning games, quality headphones, and fun, flexible seating options. These resources have transformed our learning environment into a more inclusive, comfortable, and inspiring space where every student can thrive!\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom is not only better equipped but also more joyful and dynamic. Students are excited to read, collaborate, and explore new concepts in ways that match their individual learning styles. Your kindness and belief in our students' potential have had a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate your commitment to education. Thank you for helping us create a space where curiosity and creativity can flourish every day!","fullyFundedDate":1769032137299,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-is-winning/10039481/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom is Winning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8195715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720475452713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-j-hickey"},{"teacherId":8186413,"projectId":9906844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Your contributions have helped refresh our classroom supplies right when we needed them most. The new binders, folders, and other materials are already making a huge difference, students are better organized and more excited to dive into their work each day.\r\nThe treasure box rewards you helped fund have also brought new energy and motivation to our class. Seeing my students' faces light up when they earn a special prize is such a joyful reminder of how small moments can build big confidence. Your kindness has truly brightened our classroom and reignited our mid-year momentum. We're so grateful for your care and commitment to helping our students grow.","fullyFundedDate":1770078766409,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-boost-fresh-supplies-to-keep-l/9906844/","projectTitle":"Mid-Year Boost: Fresh Supplies to Keep Learning Strong","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":10404690,"projectId":10023042,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the generosity you have showed to my class. My students and I are so grateful for the supplies that we received. We were able to stock my class with a variety of essentials, from useful teaching supplies to flexible seating options for the students.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to be a part of these thank you pictures as they have told me themselves how grateful they are for the supplies we received. The flexible seating options provide different ways for students to learn and stay focused. Our test blockers have been a game changer for focusing without distractions on test days. Our classroom mailbox has organized their paperwork and given them responsibility to check their mail each day. Even down to the numerous tissue boxes and lollipops that we go through a day, all of these donations have truly turned our classroom into a fun, comfortable, and safe learning environment. \r\n\r\nThank you so much again from all of us in 5th grade!","fullyFundedDate":1769032664930,"projectUrl":"project/gentas-5th-grade-class-wishlist/10023042/","projectTitle":"Genta's 5th Grade Class Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Genta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404690"},{"teacherId":6409466,"projectId":10116052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my 2nd and 3rd grade students will have access to a standing desk with a foot swing that truly meets their learning needs.\r\nMy students work incredibly hard every single day. Many of them have varying exceptionalities, and while they are bright, capable, and eager to learn, sitting still in a traditional desk for long periods can be challenging. The standing desk and foot swing provide a structured, purposeful movement option that helps students stay regulated, focused, and engaged in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1773839843637,"projectUrl":"project/standing-strong-flexible-seating-for-st/10116052/","projectTitle":"Standing Strong: Flexible Seating for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodgers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6409466_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556740973750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-krodgers"},{"teacherId":8567798,"projectId":10165747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your willingness to see my classroom and what we need. We have been in a desperate need new STEM activities. My students have been using my old STEM items that I had from when I was younger (and that was a long time ago). They will be very excited to test out the toys and build the different machines. We cannot wait to put our little robot to use. First thing on the list will be to give the robot a name. You have just opened up a door to the world of creativity for my students and I couldn't be more grateful. My students will learn so much from these hands on activities. Thank you for making this project come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1775489373024,"projectUrl":"project/lights-stem-action/10165747/","projectTitle":"Lights, STEM, Action!","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":4630609,"projectId":10063809,"letterContent":"Thank you again for bringing these literacy materials to our class. They were very curious about unpacking and were happy to tear open the boxes. Our students LOVED the cookie shaped letter activity, the stacking alphabet blocks, the CVC Crayon boxes and the mail kit. \r\n\r\nMy students all finish at their own rate, and having literacy manipulatives for early finishers is a blessing. We are giving them hands on letter activities for extra practice, creativity, and positive peer interactions all while their peers finish their work at their own pace.\r\n\r\nI think one of their favorites is the crayon letters because they are realizing they are spelling words! There are self correcting cards so they can see an image on the card as well s the word spelled out. Students are very proud of themselves as well as praising peers. Thank you again for supporting our youngest Gocio Owls!","fullyFundedDate":1770078203677,"projectUrl":"project/language-and-literacy-activities-for-ear/10063809/","projectTitle":"Language and Literacy Activities for Early Finishers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4630609_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502319858725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-s-wright"}],"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":50.2,"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"}