{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Global Arts Plus - Upper","outOfStateSupporters":34.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3820120,"projectId":9412240,"letterContent":"This year has been an adjustment as we moved to block schedule and revisited our school-wide organizational systems. It is incredible to be able to have stocked cupboards with supplies to be able to give to students who need one to begin with as a new student or others to be able to refresh. They know that I will have things they need or that I know where to get them. With our new iPads, I was able to give all of my AVID students a dongle and have a few extra on hand for students in my science classes who need them. Students using headphones keeps me sane :)","fullyFundedDate":1758805575017,"projectUrl":"project/avid-organizational-tools-for-middle-sch/9412240/","projectTitle":"Avid Organizational Tools for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3820120_orig.png?crop=591,592,x56,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736298550714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3820120"},{"teacherId":3820120,"projectId":9412212,"letterContent":"Students are excited for Astronomy in Semester 2! This is the first time we will have this elective at my school so I'm excited to brainstorm fun things we can do to learn about space and stars! \r\n\r\nI have received all of these items for the arts project we will do in Astronomy. We will also be able to view the sky outside my classroom door. Students will learn about how the Sun generates so much heat and light and how to be safe when viewing patterns on the Sun (the sun spots)! \r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting science and arts-programming!","fullyFundedDate":1750974720992,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-arts-integrated-astronomy/9412212/","projectTitle":"Materials for Arts-Integrated Astronomy Units","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3820120_orig.png?crop=591,592,x56,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736298550714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3820120"},{"teacherId":6934360,"projectId":9210217,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your generosity in funding this project. A number of students were in the room when I opened the boxes and set up the books on display. They started digging right in and exclaiming about the beautiful illustrations and funny stories or meaningful connections.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to share these with our ELA teacher who does a writing unit using illustrations in picture books each year. It will be wonderful to have new and beautiful books for the students to use.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support are very much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1746444006201,"projectUrl":"project/picture-books-are-for-everyone/9210217/","projectTitle":"Picture Books are for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6934360_orig.jpg?crop=677,677,x62,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664820274021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6934360"},{"teacherId":8080024,"projectId":8715741,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more organized, collaborative, and engaging space where students feel empowered to share their ideas. When the magnetic hooks, clips, Post-it easel pads, and colorful markers arrived, my students were thrilled. They immediately started brainstorming ways to use the new materials, and the energy in the room was palpable. One memorable moment happened during a group discussion on persuasive writing—students eagerly used the easel pads to map out their arguments, color-coding their points with the markers and proudly displaying their work around the room. It turned what's normally a quiet writing session into a lively, interactive learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith these new tools, students are using the easel pads to draft and revise ideas together, supported by the visual clarity the markers and organized classroom setup provide. The magnetic clips and hooks have helped us keep materials accessible and our space clutter-free, which has noticeably improved focus and flow during activities. Your donation didn't just bring supplies—it brought a shift in how we work together, think critically, and express ourselves. Thank you for being part of this transformation!","fullyFundedDate":1735428332063,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-classroom-engagement-and-organi/8715741/","projectTitle":"Boosting Classroom Engagement and Organization: Essential Supplies for Interactive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. McCarston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8080024"},{"teacherId":6934360,"projectId":8981908,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our manga/anime collection. It is the most popular section of the library and everyday the students rush in and ask for these popular series. The excitement from some of my \"regulars\" when they saw me opening the boxes was wonderful. The Naruto, One Piece, and Toilet-Bound series, in particular, caused cheers of joy.\r\n\r\nHaving books for students to select to read for pleasure is a very important part of our reading program. The more you read, the better you become at reading!","fullyFundedDate":1740097233723,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-manga/8981908/","projectTitle":"We Love Manga!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6934360_orig.jpg?crop=677,677,x62,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664820274021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6934360"},{"teacherId":9723295,"projectId":9006707,"letterContent":"From the first note to the final bow, this production was nothing short of absorbing! With your help, we built colorful sets, designed dazzling costumes, and gave our students the chance to shine. Seeing the excitement in the audience (even the Mayor was there!) What a testament to the impact of the arts in our city!\r\n\r\nLike SpongeBob himself, we believe in the power of optimism, creativity, and community—and this production proved that when we come together, we can achieve something truly barnacle-brilliant. None of this would have been possible without you.\r\n\r\nSo from the bottom of our pineapple-shaped hearts—thank you! We hope you'll continue to support student theater because, just like the best friendships in Bikini Bottom, we couldn't do this without you. We can't wait to sea you at our next production!","fullyFundedDate":1734731676712,"projectUrl":"project/technical-design-for-sponge-bob-squarepa/9006707/","projectTitle":"Technical Design for Sponge Bob Squarepantz the Musical!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9723295_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725737409375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9723295"},{"teacherId":6934360,"projectId":8923247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our readers at Global Arts Plus Upper. The bright and appealing genre labels draw the students' interest, and they are so pleased to be able to locate their favorite type of book more easily.\r\n\r\nAs students come into the library, I hear them saying, \"Yay, I found the scary books,\" and \"It's so pretty in here.\"\r\n\r\nEach class in grades 5 - 8 have learned about the different genres and it's so fun to watch and listen as they look over a new section and discuss why it's \"the best one\" with their friends.","fullyFundedDate":1739563813396,"projectUrl":"project/the-perfect-book-for-me/8923247/","projectTitle":"The Perfect Book for Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6934360_orig.jpg?crop=677,677,x62,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664820274021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6934360"},{"teacherId":3820120,"projectId":9031697,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students in their work towards being organized for semester 2. It's just crazy how \"daily use\" ruins zip binders and bags over time! \r\n\r\nWe have had some new students join and the letter locks worked PERFECT for them. I'm so happy to finally have locks that work on our lockers for students who can't use the number combinations. \r\n\r\nLastly, I'm not sure if you know how DRY it's been, but wow! The lotion has come in clutch because this winter has us all so dry. I love being able to provide necessary needs for students to thrive, all thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1736993991718,"projectUrl":"project/winter-organization-for-success/9031697/","projectTitle":"Winter Organization for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3820120_orig.png?crop=591,592,x56,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736298550714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3820120"},{"teacherId":3158755,"projectId":8848190,"letterContent":"Wow, wow, wow! Thank you for your kind donations. My students now have headphones. They use the headphones for Project Read, audiobooks, and other assignments. Your donation makes a world of difference for me and my students. I have noticed that they take extra care of the headphones. They know folks they have never met care about them and are rooting for them. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation my students are able to have headphones to use with the school iPads. Headphones are especially helpful for students who are learning English. A big thank you to all our donors including the Donaldson Foundation.","fullyFundedDate":1733264042510,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-reading-success/8848190/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Reading Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3158755_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730818399654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3158755"},{"teacherId":9462706,"projectId":8724299,"letterContent":"Thanks for the donations to fund the math library! Students have enjoyed the opportunity to read content related stories.\r\n\r\nI plan to incorporate these books more into second semester and perhaps create a reading project as a change of pace for my pre-algebra students. These books give me a lot to work with!\r\n\r\nMotivated students have been borrowing some of the books already as a means of furthering their learning and connections to math and the books have served as a good avenue for engagement outside of the traditional \"real life applications\" of math.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1725933048987,"projectUrl":"project/math-library/8724299/","projectTitle":"Math Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fried","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9462706_orig.jpg?crop=2099,2099,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753142305651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462706"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76119","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":437,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":28,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.8,"schoolId":76119,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Global Arts Plus - Upper on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Global Arts Plus - Upper","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/monroe-arts-plus-elementary-school/76119"}