{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sarasota Academy of the Arts","outOfStateSupporters":18.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8290907,"projectId":9131456,"letterContent":"Thank you SO MUCH for supporting our art class. Not all grades worked on this project. The students who worked on it, got into working with the new materials.\r\n\r\nThe small tiles are very different to work on compared with paper, and the 4.5 inch square makes each student think about their design and how to fit it onto the square. As an end of the year project, being able to work on something different in our daily art classes was ideal.\r\n\r\nStudents made their own tiles and learned about Talevara tile which is super interesting and reflective of the human history that we are continuing to live out today. The tiles are beautiful, and are made in Mexico.\r\n\r\nBringing this history and this craft to our classroom was a great opportunity. We looked at maps and photos of the tiles.","fullyFundedDate":1741634395506,"projectUrl":"project/painting-ceramic-tiles-spring-project/9131456/","projectTitle":"Painting Ceramic Tiles Spring Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8290907_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310257130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8290907"},{"teacherId":10060408,"projectId":9426324,"letterContent":"The volleyball standards have made a world of difference in the gymnasium! It is amazing just to walk in the gym and see the proper equipment. I previously had an outdoor volleyball net with polls placed in garbage cans just to be creative. It kind of worked but now we can play a proper game of volleyball. The kids really enjoy that the net because it can be tight and the ball can bounce off it. Also the younger kids have the opportunity to play because I can adjust the net height. I really appreciate the donations and it's making a huge impact on the program. Later in the year I may even use them for Pickleball and I could drop the nets down low. I will send pictures through the donor's choose site. We are blessed to have a program like this and donor's who are willing to help education to achieve their goals. Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1752613649381,"projectUrl":"project/standards-for-standards/9426324/","projectTitle":"Standards for “Standards”","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10060408"},{"teacherId":9599780,"projectId":9203674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my class. As you can see in the photos they enjoyed the materials immensely. Not only did we have a very successful wax museum we also were able to integrate the pan balances and graduated cylinders into science class to talk about famous scientists that we read about in our \"Who Was\" books. \r\nBecause of Donors Choose we, as teachers. are able to get materials for our classrooms that we wouldn't normally afford. So it is so important that everyone that donated knows how much they are appreciated. My students love to do hands on projects. They especially love to dress up and act, since we are a performing arts school. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1743360390941,"projectUrl":"project/who-was-books-can-turn-into-an-amazin/9203674/","projectTitle":"\"Who Was?\" Books Can Turn Into an Amazing Event!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9599780"},{"teacherId":8990096,"projectId":9028081,"letterContent":"[My Address] \r\n[Today's Date] \r\n\r\n[Recipient Name] \r\n[Recipient Address] \r\n\r\nDear [Recipient Name],\r\n\r\nI hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation towards the purchase of lights for the Sarasota Academy of the Arts and updating the music room. Your support plays a vital role in enhancing the experience for our students, allowing them to engage in creative and enjoyable activities in a vibrant environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that fosters community spirit and artistic expression among the students. The after-school dances are not only a form of recreation but also an opportunity for our students to build lasting friendships and develop their social skills. Your kindness and commitment to our cause make these experiences possible.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and support. We are fortunate to have donors like you, who believe in nurturing the talents and interests of our young artists. If you have any questions or would like to discuss future opportunities for collaboration, please do not hesitate to reach out.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\n\r\n[My Name]","fullyFundedDate":1736170377419,"projectUrl":"project/items-needed-for-updating-the-classroom/9028081/","projectTitle":"Items Needed For Updating The Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8990096"},{"teacherId":8990096,"projectId":8957994,"letterContent":"[My Address] \r\n[Today's Date] \r\n\r\n[Recipient Name] \r\n[Recipient Address] \r\n\r\nDear [Recipient Name],\r\n\r\nI hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation towards the purchase of lights for the Sarasota Academy of the Arts stage lights. Your support plays a vital role in enhancing the experience for our students, allowing them to engage in creative and enjoyable activities in a vibrant environment. The lighting greatly enhanced the students' performances.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that fosters community spirit and artistic expression among the students. The after-school dances are not only a form of recreation but also an opportunity for our students to build lasting friendships and develop their social skills. Your kindness and commitment to our cause make these experiences possible.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and support. We are fortunate to have donors like you, who believe in nurturing the talents and interests of our young artists. If you have any questions or would like to discuss future opportunities for collaboration, please do not hesitate to reach out.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\n\r\n[My Name]","fullyFundedDate":1732285629007,"projectUrl":"project/further-lighting-of-the-stage/8957994/","projectTitle":"Further Lighting of the Stage","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8990096"},{"teacherId":8990096,"projectId":8485774,"letterContent":"[My Address] \r\n[Today's Date] \r\n\r\n[Recipient Name] \r\n[Recipient Address] \r\n\r\nDear [Recipient Name],\r\n\r\nI hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation towards the purchase of lights for the Sarasota Academy of the Arts after-school dances. Your support plays a vital role in enhancing the experience for our students, allowing them to engage in creative and enjoyable activities in a vibrant environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that fosters community spirit and artistic expression among the students. The after-school dances are not only a form of recreation but also an opportunity for our students to build lasting friendships and develop their social skills. Your kindness and commitment to our cause make these experiences possible.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and support. We are fortunate to have donors like you, who believe in nurturing the talents and interests of our young artists. If you have any questions or would like to discuss future opportunities for collaboration, please do not hesitate to reach out.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\n\r\n[My Name]","fullyFundedDate":1721051979762,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-for-the-year/8485774/","projectTitle":"Restocking for the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8990096"},{"teacherId":8990096,"projectId":8242902,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation towards the purchase of materials for the Sarasota Academy of the Arts Tech Theater students. Your support plays a vital role in enhancing the experience for our students, allowing them to engage in creative and enjoyable activities in a vibrant environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that fosters community spirit and artistic expression among the students. The after-school dances are not only a form of recreation but also an opportunity for our students to build lasting friendships and develop their social skills. Your kindness and commitment to our cause make these experiences possible.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and support. We are fortunate to have donors like you, who believe in nurturing the talents and interests of our young artists. If you have any questions or would like to discuss future opportunities for collaboration, please do not hesitate to reach out.","fullyFundedDate":1711190170734,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-technical-theater/8242902/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Technical Theater","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8990096"},{"teacherId":8990096,"projectId":8241587,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation towards the purchase of lights for the Sarasota Academy of the Arts after-school dances. Your support plays a vital role in enhancing the experience for our students, allowing them to engage in creative and enjoyable activities in a vibrant environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that fosters community spirit and artistic expression among the students. The after-school dances are not only a form of recreation but also an opportunity for our students to build lasting friendships and develop their social skills. Your kindness and commitment to our cause make these experiences possible.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and support. We are fortunate to have donors like you, who believe in nurturing the talents and interests of our young artists. If you have any questions or would like to discuss future opportunities for collaboration, please do not hesitate to reach out.","fullyFundedDate":1708950903026,"projectUrl":"project/dance-dance/8241587/","projectTitle":"Dance Dance","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8990096"},{"teacherId":8290907,"projectId":9099369,"letterContent":"Thank you SO, SO, SO much for supporting our students and me! We really needed paper and white paint, the pencils and erasers. You kept us creating. From my perspective, all of our art students became much stronger and more confident artists as we got to February and you purchased these supplies for us.\r\n\r\nIt is really wonderful how many students in each grade, K-8, walk into the art room each day ready to draw, paint, and make 3D works of art. I appreciate them all so much and I appreciate your interest in making sure I have great quality paper and basic art supplies to give to our young artists!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.\r\n\r\nMost of the art that we now have exhibited on the school walls and in earlier in the May Art Center Sarasota show were made using the supplies that you purchased.","fullyFundedDate":1739899378464,"projectUrl":"project/best-art-room-basics-our-best-k-8-artw/9099369/","projectTitle":"Best Art Room Basics = Our Best K-8 Artwork","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8290907_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687310257130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8290907"},{"teacherId":9723714,"projectId":8730135,"letterContent":"I want to thank you wholeheartedly for the donations that you invested into our fourth grade class. I have witnessed creativity and curiosity beyond what I ever could have imaged. Your generosity did not just stop with my students but it put a sparkle in the eyes of some of the younger grades that come visit our classroom during dismissal. The playdoh was a major hit with the students. They have created everything from cities to happy meals to modeled robots. I have also noticed the fun and positive conversations that are being shared among the students. The team work without having to be directed to do so. \r\n The word building dominoes from Hand2Mind was also a hit in the classroom. I use the product with some of my ELL and lower learner students. The confidence it provided encouraged these individuals to not only read more but write english words with a better understanding and foundation. This was all done through play and the students did not know that it was all intentional instruction. \r\n I just want to concluded this letter with lots of thanks for helping us explore STEM this year in a way I could not have fully imagined. The students love going to the STEM cart everyday and creating something new and exciting.","fullyFundedDate":1735579870305,"projectUrl":"project/manipulatives-to-motive-learning-in-clas/8730135/","projectTitle":"Manipulatives to Motive Learning in Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9723714"},{"teacherId":9599780,"projectId":8507364,"letterContent":"Thank you all for helping me fund my first project. I have established a math group for the elementary school where I teach third grade. I have a group of students that work on math related problems and come up with ways to solve them. They were so excited to see all the amazing things we received. I have also used some of the items with my third grade class.\r\n\r\nWe received clay, Create a chain reaction, and stem projects. All of these have been used repeatedly and have made the class so much more exciting. We have used the clay to make manipulative for math problems. We have picked multiple STEM projects and have worked together to create rollercoasters, and different shapes bubbles. We have also used the gravity maze to move a marble across the board. Thank you all so much, my students and I really appreciate everything.","fullyFundedDate":1723311271507,"projectUrl":"project/stretching-minds-in-math-and-science/8507364/","projectTitle":"Stretching Minds In Math And Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9599780"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_106253","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":193,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":53,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"8.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.9,"schoolId":106253,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sarasota Academy of the Arts on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sarasota Academy of the Arts","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/sarasota-county-school-district/sarasota-academy-of-the-arts/106253"}