{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frontier Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8572524,"projectId":9872207,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to tools and books that truly support their growth as readers and learners. The new texts are being used to build essential skills such as making inferences, identifying theme, comparing characters, and using evidence from the text to support answers. Students are also practicing reading stamina and discussing texts thoughtfully with peers. These materials allow me to differentiate instruction and meet students where they are, whether they are building confidence as emerging readers or being challenged with more complex texts.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active, engaging, and student-centered. Students choose books that interest them, read independently and with partners, and participate in meaningful discussions during small groups and whole-class lessons. Because the books were selected with student input, there is a strong sense of ownership and excitement around reading time. Students are eager to talk about what they're reading, recommend books to classmates, and spend more time reading without being prompted.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to find books they connected with are especially enjoying the new texts. I've seen reluctant readers become more engaged, motivated readers who are excited to pick up a book each day. By contributing to this project, you helped create a classroom environment where students feel prepared, confident, and enthusiastic about learning. Your support has made a lasting impact on our reading community, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764172988641,"projectUrl":"project/tools-students-need-to-succeed/9872207/","projectTitle":"Tools Students Need to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8572524_orig.png?crop=256,256,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747950284274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8572524"},{"teacherId":8572524,"projectId":9873362,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students are already benefiting from the new standing desk and flexible seating options in our classroom. These resources are being used daily during reading and writing time, especially by students who need movement to stay focused. The standing desk has quickly become a favorite spot for students who think best when they can stand, stretch, and move while working. I've noticed improved focus, longer stamina, and more productive work time—especially during independent reading and written responses.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were incredibly excited. Several students immediately asked when they could try the standing desk, and others commented on how \"cool\" it was to have choices for where and how they learn. For many of my wiggly learners, this was the first time they felt their learning needs were truly understood. Instead of asking for breaks just to move, students are now able to regulate themselves and stay engaged in meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the standing desk and flexible seating as we move deeper into reading comprehension and writing lessons. In our all-boys learning environment, these tools are helping close the gap by supporting focus, engagement, and confidence—especially during challenging reading and writing tasks. Your support has made a lasting impact on how my students learn, and these resources will continue to help them succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764173022207,"projectUrl":"project/wiggly-learners-unite/9873362/","projectTitle":"Wiggly Learners Unite","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8572524_orig.png?crop=256,256,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747950284274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8572524"},{"teacherId":9683116,"projectId":9826204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom, we were able to purchase skinny whiteboard markers so that the student could write easier on the whiteboards when practicing long division. The privacy folders were nice to give each and every student the privacy when taking assessments or just need a space where there are less distractions while working. We are a title one school and our funding was cut this year. By donating to our class I was able to purchase bins for STEM / Recess materials, skinny whiteboard markers, material bins to organize communal supplies, headphones and Privacy folders for formative assessments. Without your donations some of my students would not be able to afford and use headphones, or skinny markers that allow them to practice math with ease. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support for under privileged elementary school students.","fullyFundedDate":1760636463612,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-successful-school-year/9826204/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Successful School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9683116"},{"teacherId":5335658,"projectId":9490145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new sitting rug, donut seats, and floor stadium chairs. Our students were thrilled when they first saw the new seating — many immediately began trying out different spots. The flexible seating has already made a noticeable difference in focus and engagement.\r\n\r\nStudents used the new seating during circle, center and library times. Small groups rotated between the rug for whole-class discussion, donut seats for partner work, and stadium chairs for independent time. One memorable moment: a group that usually struggles to stay on task stayed focused for the entire center rotation while using the donut seats to take turns sharing ideas.\r\n\r\nNext steps: students will continue being offered seating choices to support differentiation — students who need quiet work time can use the stadium chairs, while those who thrive on collaboration can work from the rug or donut seats. This flexibility is already helping students take more ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support — the materials are helping our classroom feel more student-centered and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1758828927444,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-learning-lounge-floor/9490145/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Learning Lounge- Floor","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5335658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569451893158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5335658"},{"teacherId":8579988,"projectId":9431318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students were super excited when the STEM kits arrived, and they couldn't wait to get started using them.\r\n\r\nFrom the first time we opened a kit the students were highly motivated to work on design projects. Now, no matter whether they use the magna tiles, the interlocking chips, the building straws, or other materials, the students are able to envision, plan, design, and build structures. They test their designs for stability and problem-solve when issues arise. This work has increased their engagement and their perseverance when working through a challenge. They students truly love learning through working with them. \r\n\r\nWe want you to know how much we appreciate your gift and your investment in their learning and their future. Thank you again so much.","fullyFundedDate":1758828888253,"projectUrl":"project/spark-creativity-and-problem-solving-ski/9431318/","projectTitle":"Spark Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills with STEM Building Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8579988"},{"teacherId":3939032,"projectId":9537144,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for you contributions to our Donors Choose project, \"Touching the Alphabet\". It is hard to describe the radiant smiles on the children's faces when they arrived to see an alphabet carpet in our circle area of the classroom. Each of them started looking for the first letter of their name. \r\n\r\nAfter assembling the Sound tubs, our first activity used the first 4 letters we had been learning. With the items from the tubs dumped onto the sun in the middle of the carpet the children took turns choosing an object and named the item. Some of the children were able to identify the beginning letter sound and place the item in the correct alphabet tub. For those that were not able to recognize the sounds, friends in the group helped them to name and identify the sound that the item started with. \r\n\r\nWe look forward to additional activities that we can do to help us learn the letters and sounds as we continue our learning. Again, thank you for the ability to purchase items for our classroom that will not only make an impact in the current class but also classes in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1755804185625,"projectUrl":"project/touching-the-alphabet/9537144/","projectTitle":"Touching the Alphabet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. \"Avis\" Eineder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3939032_orig.jpg?crop=910,910,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762347923146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msavis"},{"teacherId":2669646,"projectId":9116784,"letterContent":"When my students helped me open the boxes for the project, it truly felt like Christmas morning. Their eyes were so big and many were jumping up and down clapping. I explained to them that they had many people who were cheering them on and donated all of the items so they could be more successful in school. My 2nd graders wanted to challenge my 4th graders in a math contest and seeing the pizza fraction game got them so excited to win the trophy cups which were also included in the project. They wanted to win a trophy for math and one for reading.\r\n\r\nAll of my students have goals for the year. By using decodable books, the word toss game, and the Elkonin boxes, students have resources that will motivate them to reach their goals. All of the items in the project are manipulatives that the students will be able to use and hold in their hands as they learn, which will make the learning more meaningful and fun for them. The Orton Gillingham \"I Can Fly Reading Program\" will help all of my students in grades 2-5. Not only will they have lessons during school, but it also provides learning tools for families when they take home assignments.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all of my students, thank you for contributing to this project and helping me create leaders in literacy. My students are motivated to become leaders in the classroom, school and community.","fullyFundedDate":1740412943883,"projectUrl":"project/creating-leaders-in-literacy/9116784/","projectTitle":"Creating Leaders in Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lilley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2669646_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739800020466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2669646"},{"teacherId":3939032,"projectId":9315259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. These puzzles have been the excitement in our classroom. The children have been learning how to see lines, colors, and pictures that have missing pieces and look for the pieces needed to complete the picture/puzzles. The children have been working together in small groups of two or three children to complete puzzles. It has made many of my student excited to pick a friend and a puzzle to work with. Opening up new puzzles have been the highlight of our center times. \r\n\r\nThe look on their faces as they complete the puzzle, and the communication between children when trying to find the correct piece to fill in blank spaces. Questioning what is missing in an area when there is only part of a picture shown on the piece. The children are learning how to problems solve, share and help each other, with big smiles upon completion. \r\n\r\nI look forward to working with my students that enter my classroom in the fall.","fullyFundedDate":1746495085203,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-to-read-through-floor-puzz/9315259/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready to Read Through Floor Puzzles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. \"Avis\" Eineder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3939032_orig.jpg?crop=910,910,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762347923146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msavis"},{"teacherId":9683116,"projectId":9138662,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have my kids explore, create, and examine different possibilities. The kids really enjoyed the projects, STEM activities and discovering how different things work when put together. They used different building materials to make new things and solve problems. I have a class of ESE students who love to work with her hands and use different tools to explore, learn, explain and manipulate. Their imagination was endless. I love seeing the excitement on their faces as they explored.","fullyFundedDate":1744301208966,"projectUrl":"project/science-exploration/9138662/","projectTitle":"Science Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9683116"},{"teacherId":2479709,"projectId":8818059,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Third Grade Students and Third grade teachers at Frontier Elementary, we would like to express our gratitude for your very generous donation of headphones for our Bright Stars of the Future.\r\n\r\n All of our students no longer need to worry about quality audio sound. The headphones are making a significant difference in all of their technology needs and in all computer platforms of reading, science and math. Students have enjoyed reading informational text and creating projects about a specific topic in both reading and science. They have also been able to strengthen their math skills through our online math program. We are well stocked now thanks to you!! Your donation has made a difference for all of our students. Your giving hearts and choosing our grade and school meant the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1732205050638,"projectUrl":"project/bright-stars-of-the-future/8818059/","projectTitle":"Bright Stars of the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harokopos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2479709"},{"teacherId":9590461,"projectId":8761731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 2nd grade classroom with the donation of wobble seats! These flexible seating tools have been a game changer for helping students stay focused, especially during small group time and independent work at their tables.\r\n\r\nWhen the wobble seats arrived, the kids were so excited—some couldn't believe they were allowed to move while learning! One student said, \"This helps me think better!\" We've been rotating the seats so different students can benefit, especially those with ADHD or those who just need a little movement to stay on task.\r\n\r\nThe wobble seats have helped students get their wiggles out in a way that keeps them engaged and ready to learn. Whether we're working on math problems or reading in a group, the added movement has made a noticeable difference in focus and stamina.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Your donation has brought both smiles and success to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1734622658495,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-into-learning-flexible-seats-for/8761731/","projectTitle":"Wobble Into Learning: Flexible Seats for Focused Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9590461_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748274402212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9590461"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61447","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":542,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":71.3,"schoolId":61447,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frontier Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Frontier Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/pinellas-county-schools/frontier-elementary-school/61447"}