{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sarasota School - Arts & Science","outOfStateSupporters":14.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8670813,"projectId":9444886,"letterContent":"Starting a new school year means creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment for every student who walks through my door. Your support for this project will provide essential classroom startup supplies and materials that many students cannot bring from home but absolutely need to learn, create, and thrive.\r\n\r\nWith your help, my classroom will be stocked with the basics that make meaningful learning possible: organization tools to keep students focused, writing and art supplies that spark creativity, and resources that help build strong academic foundations from day one. These materials ensure that all students regardless of background begin the year on equal footing and feel valued, prepared, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation does more than provide supplies; it creates opportunities. It builds confidence in students who may otherwise feel left behind, and it empowers them to take ownership of their learning. Thank you for helping me build a classroom where curiosity is encouraged, community is strengthened, and every student has what they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1756377200234,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-takeoff/9444886/","projectTitle":"Supplies For Takeoff","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8670813_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752501742039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670813"},{"teacherId":8696083,"projectId":9700605,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our class! We have used the cubbies to story all of our games and books in one location. It is so convenient because the cubbies are on rollers, making them easy to move if I want to change the class arrangement. The earbuds are always a necessity for computer-based assignments and the tracer machines units will help us create amazing projects.\r\n\r\nWhen the kids saw me opening the packages, they were so excited! Some kids helped me assemble the cubbies and then organize and fill the cubbies. There are some students who would prefer not to share earphones. These kids were so appreciative of having their own earbuds in a labeled \"treasure box\" to access during class. \r\n\r\nWe are just about to start American symbols, pulling iconic images from history and discussing the meaning and impacts of these symbols. I have students currently using the tracers to create the \"Join or Die\" snake drawn by Benjamin Franklin. Students will be drawing and analyzing the symbolism of flags, coins and posters of the Early American Era.","fullyFundedDate":1758630520687,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-extenders-engagers/9700605/","projectTitle":"Essentials, Extenders, Engagers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8696083_orig.jpg?crop=900,900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692368550767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8696083"},{"teacherId":8719785,"projectId":9668878,"letterContent":"Our new classroom printer has already made a huge difference in how my students learn and interact with their work. In a world where most technology feels \"on a screen,\" having the ability to quickly print worksheets, lab sheets, graphic organizers, and color visuals has given my 6th graders something they can hold, highlight, annotate, and truly make their own. This has especially helped my students who struggle with digital-only learning—they're now able to follow along more confidently and stay engaged during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been the ownership it gives them. They love being able to print their final copies of projects, science reports, and even classroom certificates. Something as simple as seeing their work in color, printed neatly and on real paper, has boosted their pride and encouraged higher-quality effort. A few students who are normally quiet in class have started asking if they can print their drafts to revise them—something they never showed interest in before.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who often shuts down during writing tasks online, now lights up when she gets to pick up her printed work and physically organize her ideas. The printer may seem like a small tool, but in our classroom, it has become a bridge between ideas and finished products. Thank you for giving my students the chance to see their hard work come to life in a tangible, confidence-building way.","fullyFundedDate":1756839993373,"projectUrl":"project/exceptional-student-resource-center/9668878/","projectTitle":"Exceptional Student Resource Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8719785_orig.png?crop=369,370,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692983738583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8719785"},{"teacherId":8510898,"projectId":9738683,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a few minutes to sincerely thank you for all of your donations, and support to have this grant funded. We've had our LiveSchool (PBIS) program since the beginning of last school year and I wanted to find a way that we (School Counselors) could be involved. We had the idea of setting up a small \"school store\" cart that students could redeem their earned points for items they want such as fidgets, candy, chips, etc. This was a great way to teach students how to manage their points, delay instant gratification (if they didn't have enough points for something they wanted), and get to know the students on another level, rather than just visiting us in the counseling lobby. \r\n\r\nWe were able to implement this idea immediately and just last week we were able to add the items that were donated to us from this grant. So many items were donated that we set up the cart and two tables outside in our courtyard during students lunches. I wish I could show the excitement on their faces as they were thrilled to have more options to choose from. This project has grown into something that they look forward to every week and we hope to continue to be able to grow throughout this year and next school year. Thank you again for all of your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760119659146,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-and-sensory-tools-galore/9738683/","projectTitle":"Fidgets and Sensory Tools Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Masoud","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8510898"},{"teacherId":8582352,"projectId":9545160,"letterContent":"This grant has been such a gift to my classroom. I have had many students express excitement about getting to simply read their book for a day in class or even just when they have finished their work early. \r\n\r\nMy goal was to instill a love of reading amongst my students, and I believe that these high-interest novels are serving that purpose. They are related to our curriculum and have engaging stories within them that my students love. \r\n\r\nThank you for donating to my classroom and investing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757089991047,"projectUrl":"project/history-novels/9545160/","projectTitle":"History Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8582352"},{"teacherId":8700278,"projectId":9540432,"letterContent":"Over the past few months, the Teachers Pay Teachers resources funded by this project have had a big impact on my classroom. I've been able to quickly update my lessons to match the new Florida Standards without sacrificing engagement or quality. The students are benefiting from fresh activities and lessons that are designed by educators who know how to grab their attention and help them succeed. Instead of relying on outdated worksheets or rushing to create something from scratch, I can now bring in materials that make learning both rigorous and exciting.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the variety. One week, they may be doing a digital escape room connected to a novel we are reading; the next, they may be working with interactive task cards that build their vocabulary or strengthen comprehension. This constant change keeps them curious and motivated. I have one student who usually struggles to stay engaged during reading, but when I introduced a new TPT resource that gamified comprehension questions, he stayed focused the entire time and even asked to do another round.\r\n\r\nOverall, the TPT resources have given me the flexibility to adapt on the spot and meet my students' diverse needs. The impact is that lessons feel more alive, students are more involved, and learning is more effective. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to experience school in a way that feels fresh, creative, and inspiring every day.","fullyFundedDate":1754991258638,"projectUrl":"project/curriculum-booster-20/9540432/","projectTitle":"Curriculum Booster 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8700278_orig.jpg?crop=1543,1543,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682600221267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-lear"},{"teacherId":8556383,"projectId":9486673,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. Thanks to your grant, we were able to acquire individual whiteboards and high-quality Spanish dictionaries—two tools that have completely transformed the way my students learn, engage, and grow.\r\nWhiteboards have become a daily staple in our room. They allow every student to participate actively, take risks, and receive immediate feedback. Whether we're practicing adjectives, building sentences, or playing vocabulary games, the boards create a space where learning feels dynamic and inclusive. Students who were once hesitant to speak up now eagerly hold up their boards, proud of their responses and excited to share.\r\nThe dictionaries have empowered my native Spanish speakers to become more independent and curious learners. They're not just flipping pages, they're exploring language. I've watched students dive into definitions, discover synonyms, and even debate word choices with one another. These moments spark deeper conversations about meaning, nuance, and cultural context—conversations that wouldn't happen without access to these resources.\r\nTogether, these tools have elevated our classroom from a place of passive learning to one of active discovery. My students feel seen, capable, and inspired. Your support didn't just provide materials—it created opportunities.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the power of language. Your impact is felt every single day.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1755274081942,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-action-language-through/9486673/","projectTitle":"Creativity in Action – Language Through Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rueda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8556383"},{"teacherId":8670813,"projectId":9238487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, my students were able to use their hard-earned virtual dollars to purchase real, meaningful items an experience that brought learning, motivation, and joy to life in a whole new way. Throughout the year, my students earned virtual dollars by staying on task, putting forth their best effort on assignments, and mastering key math skills. Your donation helped transform our classroom economy from a digital idea into a tangible reward system, and the excitement it sparked was incredible. When they first saw the new materials school supplies, small toys, books, and other fun incentives their faces lit up with pride. They immediately understood that their hard work meant something, and that success could be both seen and celebrated. These resources have not only boosted engagement, but have also become a tool for teaching financial literacy, responsibility, and goal setting. Students are now even more motivated to stay focused and master skills not just for a reward, but because they feel empowered by the process. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students. Your generosity didn't just fund a project it sparked a sense of accomplishment, ownership, and joy that will stay with them long after this school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1746710670409,"projectUrl":"project/math-snack-attack/9238487/","projectTitle":"Math Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8670813_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752501742039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670813"},{"teacherId":8700278,"projectId":9122886,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students had the incredible opportunity to dive into Scytheby Neal Shusterman as part of our summer reading project, and it's already having a powerful impact. This novel has sparked meaningful conversations about ethics, technology, mortality, and what it means to be human. As we read, students practiced key literacy skills such as analyzing character motivations, making thematic connections, identifying author's purpose, and citing evidence to support their interpretations. Even our reluctant readers have been drawn in by the gripping plot and relatable protagonists, which has boosted their confidence and engagement with reading.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is a dynamic and collaborative experience. We annotate passages, engage in Socratic-style discussions, respond to prompts in writing journals, and use evidence-based argumentation to explore big ideas. Several students have expressed how Scythe made them think more deeply about the world around them,one student even remarked, \"This book made me want to read more books like this, where it feels like I'm learning something important while still having fun.\" For many, Scythe was not just a book, but a doorway into critical thinking and a new appreciation for literature.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just put books into students' hands,it helped build a foundation for deeper thinking, better reading habits, and stronger voices. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1742220426993,"projectUrl":"project/summer-reading-project-scythe/9122886/","projectTitle":"Summer Reading Project: Scythe","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8700278_orig.jpg?crop=1543,1543,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682600221267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-lear"},{"teacherId":9254582,"projectId":8906578,"letterContent":"Myself and my students are deeply grateful for this generous donation. As many English Language Arts teachers probably know, it is getting harder and harder to get students interested in reading novels. This year I decided to do more in-class reading to try capture the students' interest in the books we are reading, so they can take this interest and continue reading outside of class. However, some students have difficulty reading on their own. With the help of these noise cancelling headphones, I've been able to have effective guided reading time in class (students listen to audiobook while reading along in physical book).\r\n\r\nI have noticed that this has greatly improved students' literacy levels and has provided an option for students who have difficulty getting started with books.","fullyFundedDate":1736886789127,"projectUrl":"project/high-definition-headphones-for-in-class/8906578/","projectTitle":"High Definition Headphones For In-Class Audiobook Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9254582"},{"teacherId":8722414,"projectId":8709964,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my gratitude for your generosity. This grant provided a new set of relevant and engaging classroom library books. My students and I truly appreciate these books. We have enjoyed checking out many stories that have helped build literacy skills, vocabulary and background knowledge. Not only that, these books have reignited a love of reading for many students. They see themselves in books like \"Mexikid\", \"Frizzy\", and even \"Harry Potter\".\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I love that I will be able to share these books with classes for years to come. It makes me happy to see my students actually want to read. The impact that these books have had on my students' learning experiences cannot be understated. \r\nThank you","fullyFundedDate":1735247780361,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-makeover/8709964/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hubbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722414_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758808057122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8722414"},{"teacherId":8696083,"projectId":9110525,"letterContent":"As a history teacher, it is always good to know that my class is supported by the community! We have taken that challenge to create literature circles where kids can do read alouds and discussion groups within the class. As well- we have turned some of the scenes into a Reader's Theater to promote reading fluency and characterization.\r\n\r\nThe novels that we received, not only tell a compelling story, but also generate true student interest in the events of the time period. The information in these novels aligns with the history content that the students are supposed to learn, but I find it much more engaging to teach the content through the book as opposed to the class text.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving me the opportunity to teach in a unique way in my history class!","fullyFundedDate":1739554264685,"projectUrl":"project/historical-novel-supplements/9110525/","projectTitle":"Historical Novel Supplements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8696083_orig.jpg?crop=900,900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692368550767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8696083"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67366","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":747,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":41,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":56,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":85.7,"schoolId":67366,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sarasota School - Arts & Science on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sarasota School - Arts & Science","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/sarasota-county-school-district/sarasota-school-arts-science/67366"}