{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Manatee School for the Arts","outOfStateSupporters":49.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5705292,"projectId":5089265,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in securing these headphones! Sadly, Covid 19 disrupted my original plans for them. However, I've still been able to use these headphones to help my kids the last few years!\r\n\r\nWe use computers regularly. Some students bring their own headphones, but students that don't own headphones get a pair that are theirs to keep! Some kids work better while listening to music on certain allowed sites. Some watch my tutorial videos during independent work time if they've been absent, and some kids even get to use certain resources to make arts-infused lessons!\r\n\r\nDespite the circumstances, this has been greatly beneficial and will last me at least another year! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1597268779457,"projectUrl":"project/ear-candy/5089265/","projectTitle":"Ear Candy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bestreski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5705292_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535057736265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-bestreski"},{"teacherId":5572017,"projectId":9060736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my classroom. It sure will impact my students as we gear up for an new exciting school year. All of the supplies will help my students to make the most of our time together while still making it impactful. I personally will ensure that everything goes to good use and that they are not stolen or damaged. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. I truly cant express the level of gratitude that I have for your help. Teaching is a hard path and you have helped to make it a little easier. Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1744638467750,"projectUrl":"project/midyear-refresh-new-year-new-resources/9060736/","projectTitle":"Midyear Refresh. New Year New Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brittany Diggins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5572017_orig.jpg?crop=642,642,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753626443998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bdiggins"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":9225324,"letterContent":"Our students were absolutely thrilled to discover new graphic novels and manga in our library. These are the books that they are requesting, actually coming into the library every day to see if we have the books yet. \r\n\r\nThe books are basically flying off the shelves. By the end of the day, almost all the new books had been checked out and the students are already giving me new lists of graphic novels and manga to purchase for the library.\r\n\r\nI am so happy to see the students at my school and excited to read. Thank you so much for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1746786002237,"projectUrl":"project/library-upgrade-expanding-minds-with-n/9225324/","projectTitle":"Library Upgrade - Expanding Minds with New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":9300108,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this dream project to have students turn pictures into physical prints. This small and lightway printer makes amazing photos and prints quickly! We are still rolling out use of the printer on a widespread scale and spreading news that the printer can be used by students for projects.\r\n\r\nWe were able to use the printer to print out photos from our therapy dog visits during Finals week last year. Students loved that they were able to get photos of the dog they spent time with and that they could get photos right after the event. They are fascinated by watching the photo print out and see the colors form into a picture.","fullyFundedDate":1746785469062,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect-projects-bringing-stude/9300108/","projectTitle":"Picture Perfect Projects: Bringing Student Creativity to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":9172510,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donation. By providing our new printer with ink we are finally able to print! Our printer runs through ink so quickly, so this is a huge help to us.\r\nThe library uses the printer to make signage to inform students about books in the library and where to find items. We also help teachers and students out by printing in color for them. Teachers will use the printer for signs in their classrooms and students will print out projects. Everyone is so happy that they are able to print for free in the library thanks to donorschoose!","fullyFundedDate":1746785280297,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-futures-ink-for-student-creati/9172510/","projectTitle":"Colorful Futures: Ink for Student Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":9054278,"letterContent":"Students were absolutely thrilled to find we had snacks for them in the library. In the morning or later afternoon they would often come by to ask for quick snack, claiming they were \"starving\". They knew they could stop by for chips or a granola bar if they needed an extra pick me up to get them through the day. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful to everyone who donated to support this project. While we have free lunch and breakfast at my school some students choose to skip or can be picky about what they eat. Students especially loved the granola bars as a healthy snack.","fullyFundedDate":1741099897077,"projectUrl":"project/crunch-learn-repeat/9054278/","projectTitle":"Crunch, Learn, Repeat.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9159037,"projectId":9077482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Our crochet club is thriving and lots of the kids who NEVER Crocheted before in their lives learned great skills this year. One of our beginners made his first plushy!\r\n\r\nThey were in AWE of all the materials and were so grateful. In August, we will be starting a community service project. These kids have found that the crochet club provides a safe space for them to learn, to grow, and to just be themselves. We could not have done this without your generous support and we are so blessed.","fullyFundedDate":1738543009846,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-gather-supplies-for-our-ms-croch/9077482/","projectTitle":"Help Us Gather Supplies for Our MS Crochet Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maldonado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9159037_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691136323694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9159037"},{"teacherId":7516721,"projectId":9100095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this year's Kindness Project possible! As the students were writing their anonymous compliments for their classmates this week, they received their bag of gifts which consisted of a short note, a mini eraser, inspirational bracelet, fidget toy, mechanical pencil, a highlighter, cool pen, and 2 suckers. The students were grateful and excited for their gifts. My final step is to finish typing their compliments so each student receives a list of anonymous compliments from their classmates. Thank you again for being a part of this meaningful project for 150 8th graders!","fullyFundedDate":1739566976004,"projectUrl":"project/annual-kindness-project/9100095/","projectTitle":"Annual Kindness Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7516721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599500155494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516721"},{"teacherId":7516721,"projectId":8635358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to ensure a successful start to my students' 8th grade school year! The supplies for the classroom have been very beneficial throughout the school year, and this project has helped my classroom remain fully stocked with essential supplies. Thank you for making a positive difference for my classroom and my students. My students are continuing to use the supplies and resources that were provided, so you have made a positive difference for the entire school. On behalf of my students, thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1723830274762,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-right/8635358/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7516721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599500155494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516721"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":8908216,"letterContent":"Thank you so incredibly much for giving us the wonderful gift of printing in color! At the beginning of the year, we received an amazing color printer, but it sure does guzzle the toner. Your generous donation will truly help us sustain our printing needs for the rest of the year. We have some exciting events coming up that we can now promote in vibrant color! We're looking forward to having therapy dogs visit, hosting a book fair, arranging virtual author visits, and inviting a speaker for Holocaust Remembrance Day. With your support, we can now spread the word with eye-catching flyers. Thank you once again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1733148957125,"projectUrl":"project/printing-now-in-technicolor/8908216/","projectTitle":"Printing: Now in Technicolor","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":8991523,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to the High School Library. We launched this library at the beginning of the school year, and we greatly appreciate the opportunity to expand our collection with new books.\r\n\r\nThe books you provided are part of the Florida Teen Reads list, which were selected by teens across the state as titles that resonate with their interests. Throughout the year, students will have the chance to read these books and vote for their favorites.\r\n\r\nParticipation in this state-wide initiative is essential in encouraging reading among our students. To promote these titles, I will display them prominently in the library and will include signage highlighting the Florida Teen Reads. Additionally, I will soon provide forms for students to cast their votes for their preferred books.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1733831259384,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-read-florida-teen-reads/8991523/","projectTitle":"Help Us Read Florida Teen Reads!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":8807958,"letterContent":"Thanks to the incredible generosity of this amazing grant from Kleenex, we were able to bring vital supplies into our school! I was filled with joy as I distributed the abundance of classroom and art materials to our dedicated teachers. I reached out to them, asking for their most urgent needs, and I was motivated by their passion and commitment to their students as I made those purchases. When the supplies finally arrived, I eagerly informed the teachers that they could come to the library at any time to collect what they needed. 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