{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gulfport Montessori Elementary","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7946665,"projectId":9477886,"letterContent":"Our preschool classroom is now using the fine motor toys from this project every day during centers, small group instruction, and arrival activities. These hands-on materials support the development of hand strength, coordination, and control while allowing students to learn through play. We've already noticed students staying engaged longer, trying tasks they once avoided, and showing pride in their growing independence as they manipulate, pinch, twist, and build with the materials.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new toys, they were excited and eager to explore. Many gathered around immediately, asking to try each item. Several children who typically shy away from table activities were especially motivated because the materials felt fun and achievable. The support for this project has helped create a classroom environment where fine motor skill building feels joyful and successful, laying an important foundation for future writing, self-care, and learning. Thank you for helping make this growth possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758829134348,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-with-special-ne/9477886/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners With Special Needs to Always Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delally","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946665_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753483326747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7946665"},{"teacherId":10185653,"projectId":9617606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom materials for our first-grade scholars. Items such as fidgets, desk kicking bands, Velcro and rubber fidgets, craft supplies, and snacks have already made a noticeable difference in our classroom community. These tools help students regulate their bodies, stay focused during learning, and participate more confidently. For many of my students, having access to sensory supports turns frustration into success and helps them stay engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reaches far beyond supplies. Our scholars are part of a transformation zone, and your support reminds them that there are people who believe in their potential and want to see them shine. The snacks help students meet basic needs so they can concentrate on learning, and the craft materials spark creativity, joy, and pride in their work. Thank you for investing in our children—their smiles, improved focus, and growing confidence are a direct result of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760624798282,"projectUrl":"project/behavior-management-tools-for-1st-grade/9617606/","projectTitle":"Behavior Management Tools for 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noblitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10185653"},{"teacherId":9759591,"projectId":9596617,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our ESE program at Gulfport Elementary School. Because of your contribution, our students now have access to specialized supplies, educational games, and hands-on learning tools that are making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors are familiar with traditional classroom materials, but the supplies you provided are uniquely designed to support students with disabilities. These tools help students better understand concepts through hands-on practice, visual supports, and movement-based learning. Instead of relying only on worksheets or verbal instruction, students are able to touch, manipulate, and interact with materials that meet their individual learning needs. This has led to greater focus, improved comprehension, and increased confidence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about these new materials is how engaging and fun they are. The games and learning tools feel less like \"work\" and more like play, which helps reduce anxiety and encourages participation. Students are eager to use the new supplies during lessons and often ask for extra time to practice with them. The materials have helped create a positive, welcoming learning environment where students feel successful.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from these new tools. One student who previously struggled to stay engaged is now actively participating when learning games are introduced. Another student who has difficulty communicating has shown growth by using hands-on materials to demonstrate understanding. These supplies give students multiple ways to learn and express what they know, which is especially important for our exceptional learners.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a powerful impact on our classroom. You have helped provide our students with the support, encouragement, and resources they need to grow academically and emotionally. Thank you for investing in our students and for making a lasting difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760624675167,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-exceptional-nee/9596617/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with Exceptional Needs, Your Support Makes a Difference!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9759591"},{"teacherId":9759725,"projectId":9594354,"letterContent":"This project has made such a meaningful difference for my students' receptive and expressive language skills. We use the new materials every day in our small-group therapy sessions, and they have quickly become favorites in our classroom. One of our most loved activities is WH-Bingo—my students light up as they listen to questions, use clues, and proudly place their markers down when they know the answer. Their confidence grows with every round! We also use the WH flash cards during partner games, and it has been incredible to watch students encourage one another while practicing turn-taking, vocabulary, and comprehension.\r\n\r\nThe students' reactions when the materials first arrived were priceless. My younger learners were immediately drawn to the colorful peacock game and giggled as they practiced identifying colors, taking turns, and answering simple questions. Meanwhile, my older students have been using Guess Who to strengthen their describing skills—they love the challenge and don't even realize how much language practice they're getting in.\r\n\r\nAnother huge highlight has been our classroom treasure box. Many of the toys from your donation are now part of our reward system, and the students are so motivated to work toward earning a stamp and choosing a prize. It has created an encouraging, joyful environment where learning feels exciting.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these materials to deepen comprehension, build vocabulary, and strengthen conversation skills across stories, games, and structured activities. These resources will continue to support my students' progress throughout the year, and I'm so grateful for the impact they've already made.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for giving them tools that truly make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1760624435559,"projectUrl":"project/voices-in-bloom-speech-therapy-with-a-s/9594354/","projectTitle":"Voices in Bloom: Speech Therapy with a Sparkle","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":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":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"}