{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tommie Barfield Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. 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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"},{"teacherId":10190264,"projectId":9625507,"letterContent":"This book offers wonderful opportunities to explore perseverance, problem-solving, and the value of education. As students follow Nat Bowditch's journey—from a young boy who loves numbers to a self-taught navigator—they're learning lessons about determination, curiosity, and the importance of sharing knowledge with others. Academically, students are strengthening their comprehension and analytical skills by tracing character development, identifying themes of resilience and self-education, and examining how historical context shapes the story.\r\nDuring reading time, you might find our students charting Nat's voyages on maps or decoding nautical terms. We hold lively discussions about how grit and learning can change a person's future, and we connect Nat's story to modern examples of innovation and persistence. The classroom feels like a little workshop of explorers and thinkers—just like Nat himself.\r\nSeveral of our students who are hands-on learners or who love science and math have really connected with this story. One student, fascinated by ships and maps, is keeping a \"Captain's Log\" to track the key events of the novel. Another, who once thought of herself as \"not a reader,\" said she loves how the book shows that being smart doesn't mean having it easy—it means working hard to understand the world. It's been inspiring to see so many students find a bit of Nat Bowditch's determination in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1755647059582,"projectUrl":"project/sailing-into-literacy-with-carry-on-mr/9625507/","projectTitle":"Sailing into Literacy with Carry On, Mr. Bowditch","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shadrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190264"},{"teacherId":9530477,"projectId":9615346,"letterContent":"The donation we received has helped my students in various ways. First, the seat sacks have been helpful in my teaching them how to stay organized and that everything has a place. The seat cushions have been a huge win and the children love sitting on the floor reading while sitting on them. The academic games have brought about great conversation and challenged them to different levels. The individual white board erasers, stickers, prizes etc. help me to keep rewarding their consistent effort.\r\n\r\nMy classroom continues to be a sunny place where every student in here feels welcomed, comfortable and inspired. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1755484087926,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-sunny-classroom/9615346/","projectTitle":"Creating a Sunny Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindsay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9530477_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755434658940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9530477"},{"teacherId":10187880,"projectId":9621626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful materials you gave to our class! We love the bins that help us keep our supplies organized and the new pencil sharpener that makes our pencils ready to go. The Play-Doh and fun treasure box items make learning even more exciting. The children absolutely loved the seat sacks to hold their books. Their bright colors excited them for sure.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps us learn, stay organized, and have fun at the same time. We are so grateful for your generosity and for thinking of us.\r\n\r\nWith big smiles and thankful hearts, we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1756099312366,"projectUrl":"project/the-organized-owls/9621626/","projectTitle":"The Organized Owls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Herzog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187880"}],"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":68.9,"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"}