{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tommie Barfield Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10263093,"projectId":9862781,"letterContent":"Kindergartners are not built to sit still for long periods of time. The standing desk has allowed gentle movement (shifting weight, light bouncing, wiggling), which has helped several students. The standing desk has benefited many students in different ways. Some of the ways it has been beneficial are by helping the student stay engaged longer, it has reduced off - task behavior, and increased attention during instruction. The standing desk has prevented some of my students from making bad behavior choices. \r\n\r\nIn our Kindergarten classroom, where energy runs high, our standing desk isn't just furniture, it is a tool that supports focus, regulation, and learning readiness. It can be especially helpful for students who struggle with sitting for long stretches during phonics, writing, math, social studies or science.","fullyFundedDate":1761954154990,"projectUrl":"project/standing-tall-while-being-productive/9862781/","projectTitle":"Standing Tall While Being Productive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10263093"},{"teacherId":10225886,"projectId":9654022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of binders, sticky notes, and sheet protectors. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness. These materials have given our students the tools they need to take better care of their work and feel proud of their learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our third grade writing materials are now much more organized and accessible. Students are able to keep important charts, graphic organizers, and writing resources neatly stored in their binders instead of dealing with loose papers scattered everywhere. This organization has helped them stay focused, save time, and take greater responsibility for their work.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has created a more positive and productive learning environment. When students feel organized and prepared, they gain confidence in their writing and are more excited to learn. Thank you for investing in our classroom and supporting our students' growth—we truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1762267610398,"projectUrl":"project/organize-my-writing/9654022/","projectTitle":"Organize my Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matthiesen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225886"},{"teacherId":7611725,"projectId":9620774,"letterContent":"The forward facing bookcases have had such a positive impact on our story area. The book are displayed so students can see the cover and titles which attracts more attention. The fact that forward facing display makes it easier for them to choose and return books to shelf increases their independence and confidence. The traditional way of displaying books with their spine showing only can overwhelm kindergarten students, with a limited number of visible choices students can make decisions more easily and now spend more time \"reading' than selecting books. The forward facing shelves also make our room more engaging and cozy!","fullyFundedDate":1765308653023,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-kinder-corner/9620774/","projectTitle":"Cozy Kinder Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schneller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7611725"},{"teacherId":10297085,"projectId":9783950,"letterContent":"My kiddos and I want to express our gratitude for your generous donations! We've been using the resources daily since the moment they arrived. The kids now have a system for color coding their essays and short answer responses to ensure they're on topic, providing supporting details, and explaining their answer completely. \r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled to have the colorful clickie pens, and I'm sure you can imagine how noisy the classroom was as each student tried out each color. This tactile, visual, fun, yet simple tool engages their senses and helps them identify each aspect of their writing. I no longer have to answer questions like Did I write enough? or Is this good? They can see whether they have the appropriate answer with the essential parts!\r\n\r\nThe prizes you provided are very motivating for the children. They have the tools to answer the questions clearly and fully, and the toys are incentive to get it done!","fullyFundedDate":1759681352154,"projectUrl":"project/growing-as-writers-writing-to-grow/9783950/","projectTitle":"Growing as Writers! Writing to Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kerens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297085"},{"teacherId":10113539,"projectId":9594861,"letterContent":"Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) plays a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging school environment for all students. By establishing clear expectations for behavior and consistently reinforcing positive actions, PBIS helps students understand what is expected of them and feel more confident navigating the school setting. This proactive approach reduces behavioral issues, allowing students to focus more on learning and building healthy relationships with peers and staff.\r\n\r\nPBIS also supports students in promoting respect, responsibility, and accountability. Through positive reinforcement, such as Manatee money, good behavior really \"pays off.\" Students (5-5) work to earn Manatee Money to spend at our Manatee Carts, teaching them valuable life skills while enforcing positive behaviors. Our students are Respectful, Responsible Leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1758823449677,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-project/9594861/","projectTitle":"PBIS Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bigley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113539"},{"teacherId":10113539,"projectId":9540739,"letterContent":"Coping skills play a crucial role in helping students develop essential life skills that go beyond academics. By teaching students to understand and manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions, coping skills create a foundation for both personal and academic success. When students learn to empathize with others, express themselves appropriately, and handle challenges with resilience, they are better equipped to navigate the complexities of school and life. This emotional awareness fosters a sense of belonging and safety in the classroom, which in turn enhances focus, motivation, and engagement in learning.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, coping skills support long-term success by preparing students to thrive in social and professional environments. They become more confident communicators, empathetic peers, and proactive problem-solvers—qualities that are invaluable in today's collaborative world. Ultimately, the coping tools provided by the wonderful donors help TBE students become Respectful, Responsible Leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1755182084284,"projectUrl":"project/counselor-corner-toolsresources/9540739/","projectTitle":"Counselor Corner Tools/Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bigley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113539"},{"teacherId":7611725,"projectId":9584793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of reading incentive prizes here at Tommie Barfield Elementary School. Your support means more than you know. Because of you, students at every reading level feel encouraged, celebrated and motivated to keep growing as readers. You have helped to create a positive, exciting reading culture where every child can experience the joy of success. It has been our pleasure to witness struggling readers step forward and participate. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investing in our students' love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755297917304,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rewards/9584793/","projectTitle":"Reading Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schneller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7611725"},{"teacherId":10190342,"projectId":9625636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in bringing The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe to our fourth-grade classroom! My students were thrilled to receive their very own copies of this classic novel, and the excitement in the room when we began reading was incredible.\r\n\r\nAs we journeyed through Narnia together, students practiced their reading comprehension, explored themes of courage and friendship, and engaged in thoughtful discussions about good versus evil. For many of my students, this was their first time reading a fantasy novel, and it opened up a whole new world of imagination and curiosity.\r\n\r\nYour kindness made this experience possible. Because of you, my students are not only becoming stronger readers but also discovering the joy of reading for pleasure. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755645399701,"projectUrl":"project/stepping-through-the-wardrobe-a-journey/9625636/","projectTitle":"Stepping Through the Wardrobe: A Journey Into Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowrie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190342"},{"teacherId":10237457,"projectId":9674347,"letterContent":"We are sincerely grateful for your generous support of our \"Classroom Creativity and Celebrations\" initiative. Your thoughtful donations have helped us create a celebration wall filled with engaging activities that our students can enjoy when they achieve their goals.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, every celebration is now truly student-centered—allowing children to choose the activities that excite them most. Your contributions have not only added fun to our classroom but have also inspired motivation, joy, and a sense of accomplishment among our students.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us, and especially from our eager learners, thank you for helping make our classroom a place of creativity, choice, and celebration.","fullyFundedDate":1757026581114,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-creativity-and-celebrations/9674347/","projectTitle":"Classroom Creativity and Celebrations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237457"},{"teacherId":9627341,"projectId":9481261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing financial support in funding this project. I was able to easily purchase and receive all the materials. The majority of the materials were games that I have been able to use already with my PreK through 5th grade students. These games allow engaging opportunities for my speech impaired students to practice their speech sounds that they are working on. In order to achieve correction, students need numerous correct practice opportunities to build \"muscle memory.\" This is challenging to achieve sometimes but with games the students happily will practice their target sound 5-10 times each turn of the game. I am already seeing the progress in their speech. They LOVE all of the games. These items are things I will be able to use over and over- not only throughout the year but for many years to come. Again, I thank you for supporting my classroom here at Tommie Barfield!","fullyFundedDate":1755114158606,"projectUrl":"project/speak-shine-boosting-articulation-and/9481261/","projectTitle":"Speak & Shine: Boosting Articulation and Vocabulary Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moriarty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627341"},{"teacherId":10263093,"projectId":9716687,"letterContent":"The materials you have donated to our classroom has engaged the students learning, curiosity and imaginations, making learning more meaningful and enjoyable. When lessons incorporate hands-on activities, colorful visuals, interactive games and real world connections, the students are more likely to stay focused and retain the information being taught. These materials help accommodate different learning styles whether visual, auditory or kinesthetic, they ensure that every student has a way to connect with the content and make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1758074295936,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom/9716687/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10263093"},{"teacherId":10190081,"projectId":9625180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring Carry On, Mr. Bowditch to my 4th grade classroom! Because of your generosity, every student will have their own copy to read, mark, and truly experience this inspiring story.\r\n\r\nMy students are eager readers who love learning through stories that connect to real life. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch teaches powerful lessons about perseverance, curiosity, and using knowledge to overcome obstacles, messages that fit perfectly with our Leader in Me school culture and Florida's B.E.S.T. reading standards.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we can read together, hold meaningful discussions, and complete creative projects that bring history and literacy to life. You've turned what could have been a shared experience into a personal journey for every student.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of books. You've helped our class set sail on an unforgettable literary adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1755642047022,"projectUrl":"project/sailing-through-history-with-carry-on-m/9625180/","projectTitle":"Sailing Through History with Carry On, Mr. Bowditch","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190081"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45581","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":474,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":67.4,"schoolId":45581,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tommie Barfield Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tommie Barfield Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/tommie-barfield-elementary-school/45581"}