{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gulfport Montessori Elementary","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10009858,"projectId":9302451,"letterContent":"The materials you provided have already made a big difference in our daily routines and learning. My students were excited when they saw the magnetic tiles—they began building towers, houses, and imaginative creations together. The tiles have encouraged creativity and teamwork. \r\n\r\nThe privacy cube has become a favorite spot for reading and calming down. My students now have a safe space to go when they are feeling overwhelmed or want a quiet place to look at a book.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the slime for our treasure box will be an exciting motivator, giving my students something fun to work toward. The social-emotional book about feeling angry has opened up important conversations and given my students new strategies for understanding and expressing their emotions in healthy ways. Thanks to your kindness, my students are learning, playing, and growing in ways that will benefit them beyond this school year","fullyFundedDate":1746785936605,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-minds-powerful-learning-setti/9302451/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Minds, Powerful Learning: Setting the Stage for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stromstedt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009858"},{"teacherId":10009858,"projectId":9302313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students were thrilled when they saw the books especially the Pete the Cat books. They immediately asked to read them, and the \"In Control of Myself\" books and breathing ball have already become important tools during our social-emotional lessons and are used in our calm down corner. \r\n\r\nThe hands-on materials have been just as exciting—students are using the magnetic ten frame and letter crayons for math and literacy small groups, and the sensory mats will be used later in the year. They love using the markers daily in the art center. \r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support us every day, from building responsibility with the class job chart to keeping our space clean and organized. You've helped create a classroom where students feel excited, confident, and ready to learn. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746786213387,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-bright-future/9302313/","projectTitle":"Building a Bright Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stromstedt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009858"},{"teacherId":9873163,"projectId":9033498,"letterContent":"I want to personally thank you for your support in funding our Bulldog Cart. We were able to reinforce schoolwide behavior expectations for scholars in grades 1-5. Our scholars were so excited to be able to spend the Bulldog Bucks they earned for demonstrating great behavior both in and out of the classroom. I must say, I was excited to receive the items and stock the cart with so many interesting items. Our Bulldog Cart was available each month for scholars to purchase the fun and educational items you provided. They looked forward to getting recognition and were very motivated to improve behavior in order to earn the Bulldog Bucks and spend them to buy items from the cart. \r\n Next year, with your help, I hope to increase the spending opportunities to 2 x per month. Again, thank you!\r\n\r\n\r\nSincerely, \r\nAnna Patterson, Behavior Specialist\r\nGulfport Montessori Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1739478562616,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-bulldogs-with-pbis-rewar/9033498/","projectTitle":"Building Better Bulldogs with PBIS Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9873163_orig.jpg?crop=455,455,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736959604223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9873163"},{"teacherId":9759725,"projectId":8799731,"letterContent":"On behalf of the speech and language students and Speech Language Pathologist at Gulfport Elementary School, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of supplies to our Speech and Language Room. Your support has made a significant impact on our students, and we are so excited to share the positive outcomes that have come from it.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our students have been engaging in fun and educational games like Chipper Chat and Pirate Talk. These games have not only made learning enjoyable, but they have also provided valuable opportunities for our students to improve their communication skills in a playful and interactive way. When our students earn a game day, they are especially thrilled to play Candyland, which has become a much-anticipated reward that motivates them to work hard and engage with their speech and language goals.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the sensory tent has proven to be a wonderful tool for many of our students. It provides them with a calming space to regulate their emotions and find some much-needed relaxation. The sense of relief it offers has had a profound effect on our students' overall well-being and has contributed to their emotional and social growth.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Your donation has made a real difference in the lives of our students, and we are excited to continue using these resources to help them thrive. Thank you for supporting our work and for investing in the future of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1732203971118,"projectUrl":"project/educational-supplies-for-exceptional-stu/8799731/","projectTitle":"Educational Supplies for Exceptional Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9759725_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755623577941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9759725"},{"teacherId":9759591,"projectId":8799623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful new resources for our ESE classroom. They are truly making a difference in our students' success. The puzzles such as the Lakeshore Farm Floor Puzzle and games like the Magnetic Fishing Site Word Game are not only fun but also enhancing their cognitive skills like memory and problem-solving. The phonics and CVC word building games make learning fun while providing rewards, progress tracking, and positive reinforcement. The educational games are especially beneficial for our students with attention deficits and behavioral challenges, who struggle with traditional learning methods. We even use them as a team building activities for the students in small groups. \r\n\r\nIt was heartwarming to see students express excitement when they received the new educational materials. Their enthusiasm reflects the joy of having access to new resources \r\nthat can enhance their learning experience. \r\nIt is exciting to see our students thrive with the flexible seating options allowing them to complete tasks independently and the sensory items to help them remain focused. \r\n\r\nThe enthusiasm for these new materials is apparent and we look forward to expanding their learning opportunities beyond the general education classroom. Since our students struggle with traditional learning methods, these donated materials can increase motivation, making learning more enjoyable and effective.","fullyFundedDate":1732203900228,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-our-exceptional-scholars/8799623/","projectTitle":"Tools for our Exceptional Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9759591"},{"teacherId":9601412,"projectId":8509519,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support through DonorsChoose, our art room was transformed this year with new furniture and seating that made a world of difference. The addition of a large, vibrant rug created an inviting and comfortable gathering space where we began every class. Whether we were starting with a story, a demonstration, or just a quick check-in, the rug became a grounding part of our daily routine and gave students a consistent, cozy place to come together.\r\n\r\nThe new stools and storage carts at each table made our classroom more functional, organized, and accessible. Students had their own supplies within reach, which made transitions smoother and allowed them to take more ownership of their materials. The stools gave them flexible, comfortable seating that helped everyone feel included and able to focus. This project didn't just upgrade our furniture, it truly elevated the way we worked, learned, and created as a community. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1725605694589,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-furniture-and-seating/8509519/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Furniture and Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9601412_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721521247170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9601412"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46885","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":421,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":63,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"schoolId":46885,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gulfport Montessori Elementary on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gulfport Montessori Elementary","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/pinellas-county-schools/gulfport-elementary-school/46885"}