{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gulf Beaches Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":7.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9867345,"projectId":9194609,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to help us rebuild our classroom resources after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This project gave our three kindergarten classrooms many literacy center resources as well as STEM activities to add to our classroom resources. \r\n\r\nThe kids were so excited when the boxes were delivered to our classrooms, and they couldn't wait to open them. These activities are engaging, and the children have enjoyed using them. One of their favorites is the retelling story pieces for a couple of our class read alouds. These activities are multi-level and will be used over and over throughout the year. These activities are helping our youngest learners build solid literacy foundations and skills to last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us recover from such a devasting experience.","fullyFundedDate":1746895639970,"projectUrl":"project/a-flood-of-literacy-learning/9194609/","projectTitle":"A Flood of Literacy Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stephanie Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9867345"},{"teacherId":9745919,"projectId":8773475,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your support of our 3D printing project, especially after the devastating loss we faced when Hurricane Helene damaged our school and swept away so many of our supplies, including our previous 3D printers. Thanks to your generosity, we rebuilt a space for creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning in our elementary art classroom.\r\n\r\nNothing compares to the joy on their faces when they hold their very own creations. Whether it's a 3D printed ice cream cone, a loom they used to weave with, a personalized nameplate, or a flexible fish with articulated joints they engineered themselves, each piece represents both artistic expression and technical skill. The students love showing off their prints at home and sharing the story behind each one.\r\n\r\nOne of the most moving parts of this project has been watching students who typically struggle with confidence or focus suddenly light up with motivation. Several students who are more reserved in traditional settings have emerged as leaders during 3D printing time, explaining their design choices to peers, decorating their creations with paint markers, and proudly displaying their finished work. The combination of art and engineering has reached students in ways we never expected.\r\n\r\nYour support provided not just a 3D printer, but a powerful tool for healing, rebuilding, and reimagining what's possible after loss. You've helped turn a moment of devastation into one of inspiration.","fullyFundedDate":1734622204499,"projectUrl":"project/smart-enrichment-program-3d-printing-ar/8773475/","projectTitle":"smART Enrichment Program: 3D Printing Art and Stem Integration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9745919_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726438248636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745919"},{"teacherId":9733073,"projectId":9017915,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible donation of picture books for my social-emotional and leadership library. This past October, our school fell victim to Hurricane Helene and Milton. We were displaced into a different school and made the best of an unfathomable situation. Many of our families lost their homes in the hurricanes. Thankfully, we were able to stay together as a complete school and maintain our family environment. After losing nearly 20 years of gathered books in the hurricanes, I felt an emptiness as those books helped teach my kiddos about adversity, perseverance, kindness, and compassion. You provided an opportunity, with your kind donation, to recover most, if not all, of those books back into the hands of my students. \r\n\r\nI am thankful for your donation and thankful you choose this library restoration project as a donor. I hope this gives you an idea of how important the donors choose campaign is and the lasting impact it has on classrooms, teachers, and students!","fullyFundedDate":1738771880081,"projectUrl":"project/build-back-better-a-post-hurricane-lib/9017915/","projectTitle":"Build Back Better: a Post Hurricane Library Restoration Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9733073_orig.jpg?crop=938,938,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726109791447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733073"},{"teacherId":9867345,"projectId":9026863,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire Kindergarten team, thank you for funding our project, Playground Places, Creative Spaces, Smiling Faces. After being displaced after Hurricane Helene, we were moved to a new location with no playground. Our students desperately needed some resources and equipment to use during their recess time.\r\n\r\nUpon receiving the new supplies, the children were so excited! They couldn't wait to start using everything. The students have enjoyed using all of the equipment, but some of their favorites include the balance beam, the parachute, and the stepping stones. \r\n\r\nThe best part of this project is that all of the equipment will be going back to the beach with us next fall because all of these supplies are portable. The benefits of this funding will continue to grow each year with a new class of kindergarteners. Your generosity has given us new playground places, creative spaces, and LOTS & LOTS of smiling faces!","fullyFundedDate":1738771880510,"projectUrl":"project/playground-places-creative-spaces-smil/9026863/","projectTitle":"Playground Places, Creative Spaces, Smiling Faces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stephanie Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9867345"},{"teacherId":9733073,"projectId":8744237,"letterContent":"The last 6 months at Gulf Beaches Elementary School has been one for the history books. In October of 2024, our school was devasted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This devastation took a toll on our school's foundation and materials but not our spirit. Your generous donation helped us build back better and create an environment where all students have the opportunity to think critically and have fun in this space. \r\n\r\nThe 2nd and 4th grade general education classrooms were each provided with a \"Brain Bin\" for early finishes, center activities, and independent thinking. This bin granted the opportunity for students who normally would not have the opportunity to engage in this type of thinking a chance to level up and stretch their thinking beyond the general education curriculum. \r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful that you chose my project and I ensure you that it has already made an impact with the students in these classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1734623265413,"projectUrl":"project/brain-bins-for-busy-kids/8744237/","projectTitle":"Brain Bins for Busy Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9733073_orig.jpg?crop=938,938,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726109791447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733073"},{"teacherId":9867345,"projectId":8994679,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generous donation of classroom library books. These books have been invaluable, especially after our original collection was destroyed in Hurricane Helene. \r\n\r\nInitially, we used them to explore the differences between fiction and non-fiction, which helped students learn about text features in informational books. Our students have thoroughly enjoyed reading and utilizing them during our research writing unit, where they served as excellent mentor texts for their own writing projects. We also plan to incorporate them into our life cycles unit in science this spring. \r\n\r\nThe new books are a wonderful start to rebuilding our classroom resources, and we appreciate your support in this endeavor.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1734703734674,"projectUrl":"project/a-flood-of-books/8994679/","projectTitle":"A Flood of Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stephanie Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9867345"},{"teacherId":1505092,"projectId":8902452,"letterContent":"My class and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous book donation! As soon as the books started coming in the excitement from the students was unmatched! Many of my students lost all of their books from home in the flood so seeing new books here at school was so comforting for so many. \r\nSince receiving the books, we have been able to use the books for research, improve reading comprehension and fluency and explore new topics. \r\nThanks to your kindness, we can continue to inspire a love for reading! \r\nYour support means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1731620355257,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-library-after-hurri/8902452/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom Library After Hurricane Helene!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1505092"},{"teacherId":9803708,"projectId":8876730,"letterContent":"Re: Replenish Libraries from Hurricane Helene, #8876730\r\n\r\n\r\n\tFirst and foremost, I want to thank all of your efforts in obtaining the materials necessary to assist in replacing my library when it was lost during Hurricane Helene. It has been an adventure, nonetheless, to start recreating and establishing teaching materials necessary to engage our kids. I am doing a unit on Black History biographies. The \"WHO WAS?\" series has been beneficial because they are informative and easier to read. I am thrilled, as well as my students to have begun to see the light as we progress in our educational goals. \r\n\tThank you for the books. Thank you for the Native American books, because we will be doing a unit on them as well. I cannot thank you enough and do not have enough words to show my emotions.\r\nAttached is a picture of my kiddos. We did goals for 2025, and no dream was too big. Your organization has been more than generous and again I thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1729700089916,"projectUrl":"project/replenish-libraries-from-hurricane-helen/8876730/","projectTitle":"Replenish Libraries from Hurricane Helene","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sacino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9803708_orig.jpg?crop=508,508,x264,y502&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728920297113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9803708"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46884","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":313,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":67,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":92.6,"schoolId":46884,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gulf Beaches Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gulf Beaches Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/pinellas-county-schools/gulf-beaches-elementary-school/46884"}