{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frost Lake Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2506926,"projectId":10096170,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for these supplies. The puzzles have been a hit with all of my students! Some of my students could not complete the puzzles on their own when we first received them and now they can do them independently! The puzzles have also been an incredible tool for my students to practice their social-emotional skills of working together. \r\n\r\nThe space-themed sensory bin has been a hit for my students with autism. They are absolutely obsessed with the little planets and sorting them with the pom poms and other materials. \r\n\r\nThe other supplies, like pipe cleaners, crayons, and pencils, have allowed us to create a lot of wonderful projects and creations as well as served as great calming tools. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your generosity. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771109651023,"projectUrl":"project/stem-supplies/10096170/","projectTitle":"STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bedford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461622819023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bedford"},{"teacherId":2506926,"projectId":9771347,"letterContent":"It is incredible to me the teaching opportunities that Perler Beads have provided for my students. When we use Perler Beads, students work on fine motor skills, social-emotional skills, and collaboration. It is really easy for students to become upset when doing Perler beads because they can fall over, take longer than anticipated, or take more effort than they thought they'd need. I've watched my students encounter challenges, take deep breaths, and encourage one another with comments like, \"You can do it! Don't give up! Try again!\" Thank you for providing this play-based way for them to work on so many important skills!","fullyFundedDate":1769436766692,"projectUrl":"project/perler-bead-fun/9771347/","projectTitle":"Perler Bead Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bedford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461622819023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bedford"},{"teacherId":2506926,"projectId":10087518,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for providing this 3D Printer and supplies for my classroom and students. Because of your generosity, I have been able to print a bunch of assisted technology for students throughout my school. \r\n\r\nI've printed slant boards for students who struggle with vistibular processing disorders, a variety of pencil, marker, and crayon holders to make holding them easier, and a bunch of different fidgets that the kids have customized and are really excited about! \r\n\r\nMy favorite story about something I've printed is this: \r\nThere is a student who has a variety of gross motor and fine motor needs. This student struggles to hold onto and manipulate writing utensils. I was able to print a marker holder that allows them to more easily hold the marker and have greater control. This student's parents were so excited about seeing their child using the marker for the first time that I was able to print one for them to have at home, too!","fullyFundedDate":1770824408640,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-for-good/10087518/","projectTitle":"3D Printing For Good","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bedford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461622819023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bedford"},{"teacherId":2506926,"projectId":9940194,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with this project! My students have benefited from the resources your support provided. \r\nOne of the resources you provided was sensory chewy necklaces. My students with sensory needs have gone from chewing their pencils and shirts to now being in the routine of using their necklaces. They are proud to use them and have taken ownership of them so I don't even have to remind them to use them or put them away! (for kinder and first grade students, that is a huge feat!)\r\n\r\nYour kindness also provided a gift card that I used to purchase learning activities for them to do independently. They provided literacy and math task cards that I laminated and put in the storage container that you also provided. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768534710110,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-organization-needs/9940194/","projectTitle":"Sensory & Organization Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bedford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461622819023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bedford"},{"teacherId":2506926,"projectId":9206116,"letterContent":"Thank you for these literacy resources! My students love having learning centers that are engaging and fun. Not only are they engaging and fun, but they have helped my students make great progress with their literacy skills and on their IEP goals and objectives. \r\n\r\nMy students especially love the puppet retelling activities. They use each of the characters and have so much fun retelling the stories that we read. I wish I could include videos of the voices that they use! They are hilarious! My students who really struggle with comprehension and retelling of stories are thriving thanks to this resource! \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1747693116871,"projectUrl":"project/comprehension-and-beginning-literacy-fun/9206116/","projectTitle":"Comprehension and Beginning Literacy Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bedford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461622819023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bedford"},{"teacherId":2506926,"projectId":9059622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. I used it to buy a variety of incredible resources for my students. I was able to purchase a huge literacy bundle of decodable readers for my students. It has book that start at the letter level so students who are identifying letters can utilize it. It also had books for beginning readers learning their CVC words, and then more advanced readers that have blends, digraphs, and sight words. It filled my heart with joy hearing my students get so excited for each book, saying, \"I can't wait to take this home and read it to my family!\" \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746447104060,"projectUrl":"project/goodies-for-greatness/9059622/","projectTitle":"Goodies for Greatness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bedford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461622819023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bedford"},{"teacherId":7738158,"projectId":10203519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our science unit to life! The life cycle books, 3D models, and magnifying glasses you funded have transformed our classroom into a bustling laboratory of young scientists. Your generosity has turned an abstract concept into something my first graders can physically hold, examine, and truly understand.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided allow my students to learn through active discovery. During our reading block, the new books introduce them to crucial scientific vocabulary like chrysalis, tadpole, and germination. Then, during science time, they put that vocabulary to work. They aren't just looking at a flat picture of a life cycle; they are holding the stages in their hands, sequencing them, and writing about them.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new project for the students is, without a doubt, the magnifying glasses! There is a magical shift in a six-year-old's mindset when you hand them a tool. They have been absolutely thrilled to examine the tiny details on the butterfly egg model or look closely at the legs growing on the froglet. It has turned writing time into an exciting game of discovery.\r\n\r\nThis project has been especially wonderful for my emerging readers and English Language Learners. Students who often struggles to find the words to express their ideas during writing time, completely blossomed with these materials. By holding the physical model of the caterpillar and using the magnifying glass to inspect its segments, they were able to bridge the gap between the object and the word. \r\n\r\nYour support has sparked a genuine, lasting curiosity in my students. You haven't just given us classroom supplies; you have given these children the joy of scientific discovery. Thank you for your incredible kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1779370470205,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-life-cycles-in-first-grad/10203519/","projectTitle":"Learning about Life Cycles in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7738158_orig.jpg?crop=649,649,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657179596715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7738158"},{"teacherId":7738158,"projectId":10123164,"letterContent":"The impact of this project on my students' learning has been profound. By replacing our broken, four-year-old toys with this vibrant variety of building materials, learning has shifted from a passive activity to a completely tactile experience. In first grade, abstract concepts like spelling and geometry can be difficult to grasp through worksheets alone. Having these materials allowed my students to physically manipulate their learning. This hands on interaction deepened their critical thinking, boosted their phonics retention, and sparked a genuine enthusiasm for STEM concepts.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials you provided I was able to design highly engaging literacy rotations where students practiced reading and fine motor engineering simultaneously. This dual-purpose learning kept engagement high and minimized off-task behavior.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave me the exact tools I needed to create a safe, academically rich environment where play and purposeful learning meet perfectly.","fullyFundedDate":1772553892257,"projectUrl":"project/stem-fun/10123164/","projectTitle":"STEM Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7738158_orig.jpg?crop=649,649,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657179596715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7738158"},{"teacherId":7738158,"projectId":10123101,"letterContent":"The addition of our new dedicated LEGO station has had a profound impact on my students' learning. In first grade, developing spatial awareness, fine motor strength, and early engineering skills requires consistent, hands-on practice. Having the specific LEGO sets they love paired with the inspiration book has transformed their play into focused STEM exploration. My students are no longer just snapping bricks together aimlessly; they are analyzing designs, counting units to ensure structural balance, and testing how different pieces connect to solve spatial puzzles. The project has sparked a deep enthusiasm for engineering and critical thinking that carries over into all areas of our school day.\r\n\r\n The inclusion of the LEGO ideas book allowed me to step back and let students take ownership of their learning. Instead of relying on me for ideas or getting discouraged when a build was difficult, students independently used the book to spark creativity, troubleshoot their designs, and guide their own building process.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour incredible generosity has given me the exact tools needed to turn my students' high interest in building into a structured, highly effective learning station. Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772512282833,"projectUrl":"project/lego-center-fun/10123101/","projectTitle":"LEGO Center Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7738158_orig.jpg?crop=649,649,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657179596715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7738158"},{"teacherId":5963250,"projectId":10117353,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! These snacks have been a hit all spring! Our days are long in kindergarten and our lunch is early. It is hard to have a group of five and six year olds go five hours without a snack and they definitely do not do their best learning when they are hungry--or hangry! Each individually packaged snack item has gone to feed a hungry kiddo to keep them focused during our long afternoons. Goldfish are ALWAYS a hit and you would've thought I was bringing out cake based on how loud the cheers were when I brought out the goldfish.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772551021671,"projectUrl":"project/snacky-snacks/10117353/","projectTitle":"Snacky Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Proescholdt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5963250_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539122826414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlye-proescholdt"},{"teacherId":8121411,"projectId":10128929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. We have had a lot of fun using hands on manipulatives in our classroom for the past several months. \r\n\r\nWe went on a farm field trip back in April and we got to use the Category Sorting Activity Box to talk about the types of animals that live on the farm versus at the zoo. Our English language learners have especially enjoyed these activity boxes as they develop their vocabulary through play with physical toys. Many of our students have used these boxes, as well as our life cycle animals to pretend play and grow academically. \r\n\r\nWe have been using the segmenting trays and pop-its in interventions and small groups to support students who are still struggling to hear 3 sounds in CVC words. These materials have help students enjoy small group time, become more independent in their learning, and see a physical representation of sounds in words. \r\n\r\nStudents have also loved the glitter pens, star pointers, eyeball pointers, and whisper phones! They use them during small groups and independently during reading time. It has been so exciting to see kindergarteners in the spring begin to read books on their own. The pointers and phones have helped students build confidence and understand the concepts of print as they read together! \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generous gifts and we will be using these materials for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1772767727380,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-manipulatives-for-hands-on-lear/10128929/","projectTitle":"Engaging Manipulatives for Hands-on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wigdahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8121411_orig.png?crop=272,272,x107,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646233488690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8121411"},{"teacherId":5963250,"projectId":10117137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to this important project! Having a fridge and freezer in our classroom is such an essential thing for many reasons. We are able to refrigerate and store leftover food from breakfast to eat later in the afternoon at snack time. This has saved money and food waste ten times over! It has also been so important to have a freezer with ice packs right in the room with us. This way, when someone has an owie, they can get an ice pack (a true cure-all for five year olds!) without missing instruction to go to the nurse.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772044021753,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-fridge/10117137/","projectTitle":"Fresh Fridge!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Proescholdt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5963250_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539122826414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlye-proescholdt"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76098","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":593,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":51,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.4,"schoolId":76098,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frost Lake Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Frost Lake Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/frost-lake-magnet-school/76098"}