{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Saccarappa School","outOfStateSupporters":25.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1221296,"projectId":10053056,"letterContent":"Since my project was funded in the spring, I have had the opportunity to watch two different classes use the flexible seating options that were purchased for my classroom. These materials have had a huge impact on the learning in my classroom.\r\n When the materials were first delivered to my classroom in the spring, my students were so excited! Everyone got to try out the different seating options and we had great conversations about finding tools that are a right fit for each student. \r\n As we started this school year, I've slowly introduced the different tools that students can use to help keep their bodies and brains engaged in learning. These kids are just as excited as last year's, and it's great to see them learning more about their own bodies and how to help themselves be more focused learners. They're finally able to get the movement their bodies need while still learning. This wouldn't have been possible without the generous donations to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777989248698,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-kids-who-need-to-mo/10053056/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Kids Who Need to Move!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1221296"},{"teacherId":1914291,"projectId":10415145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing snacks for our classroom! Your donation has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks arrived, the students were so excited and grateful. Having a snack available during the school day gives students a chance to recharge and helps them return to their work feeling ready to focus and participate. We have been using the snacks during busy learning days, especially when students are working on longer assignments, group activities, and classroom projects.\r\n\r\nOne of the best moments has been seeing how appreciative the students are when it is snack time. Something as simple as having a snack available can help create a comfortable, welcoming classroom where students feel cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, our students will be working on new lessons and projects that require focus, creativity, collaboration, and perseverance. Thanks to your generosity, they will have one more resource to help them stay energized and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and our students. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1789043976030,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning/10415145/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kari Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1914291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729635173466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kleinebennett"},{"teacherId":10325782,"projectId":9850597,"letterContent":"Thank You so much for the donations to purchase our classroom rug. The difference in my students ability to stay focused (and not complain that the floor was too hard) was night and day. How could I have gone so long without one?!?\r\n\r\nThe rug became an independent work spot for many of my students. Being able to stretch out on something soft and comfortable improved student's classwork. Their bodies were calm and relaxed which contributed to their focus and work completion. Reading became a whole lot more fun when you can lay on the floor.","fullyFundedDate":1774815047629,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-impacts-learning/9850597/","projectTitle":"Comfort Impacts Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bosse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325782"},{"teacherId":1914291,"projectId":10126375,"letterContent":"Providing supplemental snacks during the school day has a positive impact on students' focus, emotional regulation, stamina, and overall success in the classroom. While the school already provides daily fresh fruits and vegetables, having additional snack options available helps support students throughout long academic days and demanding instructional periods. Many students, especially younger learners and students receiving special education services, benefit from small snacks that help them maintain energy and attention between meals. Even when students have eaten breakfast and lunch, it can still be difficult for them to stay fully focused and engaged throughout the day!","fullyFundedDate":1778705323647,"projectUrl":"project/supplemental-snacks/10126375/","projectTitle":"Supplemental Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kari Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1914291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729635173466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kleinebennett"},{"teacherId":7119076,"projectId":9854421,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom seating options. My students were so excited to see wiggle cushions, bouncy balls, table bands and more, all to help them learn and focus better. We had a great conversation about what our bodies and brains need to learn their best, and many students quickly identified that they like to move while they listen or do work. Now that is possible for my whole class, rather than just a few students. \r\n\r\nThis is a gift that will not only benefit my teaching and students' learning this year, but for future years to come. Know that you have helped 21 students this year and countless future second graders as well!","fullyFundedDate":1761746143907,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-wiggly-learners/9854421/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Wiggly Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollatz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7119076_orig.png?crop=366,366,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761238523586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7119076"},{"teacherId":9000718,"projectId":8872863,"letterContent":"My students and I have absolutely loved our new classroom rug! It's become the heart of our classroom — a place where we gather each morning for morning meetings, share stories during read-aloud time, and work together in small groups. Having a cozy, defined space has helped students feel more connected and focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen the rug arrived, the excitement was contagious! The students immediately wanted to sit on it and said things like, \"It's so soft!\" and \"Now we have a real meeting spot!\" (Before our rug arrived, students were sitting on the chilly floor.) It was amazing to see how something as simple as a rug could transform the room to feel more welcoming and complete.\r\n\r\nNow that our rug has created a warm and inviting space, we're working toward adding more flexible seating options. The next goal is to give students even more choice in how and where they learn — whether that's curling up with a book, collaborating on a project, or finding a quiet corner to think. These changes are helping our classroom become a place where every student can feel comfortable, focused, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1730168605326,"projectUrl":"project/rug-for-first-grade-classroom/8872863/","projectTitle":"Rug for First Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9000718_orig.jpg?crop=172,172,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728644617408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-green14"},{"teacherId":10163880,"projectId":9563456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom. These donations have truly helped our classroom be more prepared in terms of materials and it has helped our classroom feel more comfortable for students. These donations have taken away the stress for having to provide supplies myself and I truly feel prepared for this school year. In addition, the classroom rug has been a huge addition for our students. Each morning students are able to sit on the rug for our morning meeting, and they look forward to being able to do independent reading on the rug every day!\r\n\r\nIn addition students have shared with me how thankful they are for these donations. Having access to all of the supplies that was donated has allowed students to express their creativity every day, and they continue to share how thankful they are for them. The students also continue to share gratitude for the classroom rug. It is our meeting and students share how this is now one of their favorite parts of their classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756385955119,"projectUrl":"project/msclinchs-fantastic-fourth-graders/9563456/","projectTitle":"Ms.Clinch’s Fantastic Fourth Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clinch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163880"},{"teacherId":1221296,"projectId":9647489,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for your donation to our project. Our new floor cushions and reading bags have made reading a more enjoyable and easily managed time of our day. \r\n The kids love to spread out around the room and have a nice soft cushion to sit on. The reading bags have ensured that all students have several \"just right\" books ready to go at any time, and it allows them to keep them organized so they can easily switch them out for new books. Using the larger bags we got as headphone bags makes listening to audio books easy for our students who enjoy being read to and want to here books above their reading abilities.\r\n Teaching reading is my passion! Thank you again for making reading as enjoyable for my students as it is for me!","fullyFundedDate":1756316980621,"projectUrl":"project/readers-need-books-at-the-ready/9647489/","projectTitle":"Readers Need Books at the Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1221296"},{"teacherId":7384839,"projectId":9247270,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a calmer, cozier space for learning and reflection! The colorful cushions you helped provide have transformed our quiet corner into a peaceful place where my kindergarteners can take a break, reset, or enjoy a good book. We use the cushions every day during quiet time and independent reading, and the difference in focus and comfort has been amazing to see.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the bright new cushions, their faces lit up. Many immediately found \"their spot\" and curled up with a favorite book or just took a deep breath after a busy morning. It's now one of the most popular parts of our classroom routine—students love getting to choose a cushion and settle in for calm, independent reading. Even my most energetic learners have come to see this space as a place to relax, recharge, and practice self-control.\r\n\r\nThese simple additions have made a big impact on both our learning and our classroom community. With a calmer environment and a designated cozy area, students are better able to focus, regulate their emotions, and build positive reading habits. Thank you for helping create a space where little learners can feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1751027369262,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-cushions-calm-kids/9247270/","projectTitle":"Colorful Cushions, Calm Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hassler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7384839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755715312642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7384839"},{"teacherId":7384839,"projectId":9241972,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has truly come alive! The new books you helped us receive have opened countless doors for my kindergarteners as we explore stories that build early literacy skills and spark curiosity. These texts support lessons in vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, and making text-to-self connections. We've been learning how to talk about characters' feelings, notice story patterns, and use picture clues to predict what might happen next—skills that lay the foundation for confident, joyful readers.\r\n\r\nReading time in our room is now one of the most loved parts of our day. You'll see students snuggled up on our rug with partners, rereading favorite pages, or sharing \"wow\" words they've discovered. During read-alouds, we pause to wonder, laugh, and connect the stories to our own lives.","fullyFundedDate":1745374853357,"projectUrl":"project/big-dreams-little-readers/9241972/","projectTitle":"Big Dreams, Little Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hassler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7384839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755715312642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7384839"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65316","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":406,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":74.7,"schoolId":65316,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Saccarappa School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Saccarappa School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maine/westbrook-school-district/saccarappa-school/65316"}