{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"High Point Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9304086,"projectId":9929310,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of Seats for Success: Helping Little Learners Find Their Focus. Because of you, our classroom now has cube chairs and desk attachments that are already making a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of our youngest students. Your generosity has provided far more than furniture - you have given our children tools for comfort, confidence, and success.\r\n\r\nIn early childhood, especially within a special education setting, the environment plays a critical role in how children learn, engage, and feel about school. Many of our students are still developing core skills such as body awareness, attention, self-regulation, and endurance for seated activities. Traditional classroom seating does not always meet their needs, which can lead to frustration, fatigue, or difficulty focusing. The cube chairs and desk attachments you helped provide were thoughtfully chosen to address exactly these challenges.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these new seats, we have already seen a noticeable difference. Students who previously struggled to sit for short periods of time are now able to remain engaged for longer activities. The supportive structure of the cube chairs helps children feel secure and grounded, while the desk attachments give them a defined workspace that promotes independence and organization. For many of our little learners, this sense of structure is key to reducing distractions and increasing participation.\r\n\r\nYour donation has directly supported skill-building in areas that are foundational to long-term success. With improved seating, students are better able to engage in fine motor tasks such as drawing, writing, puzzles, and early academic activities. They are more available for instruction, more successful during small-group lessons, and more confident when participating alongside their peers. These moments - holding a crayon a little longer, completing a task independently, staying focused through a lesson - are small victories that add up to big growth.\r\n\r\nEqually important is the emotional impact your generosity has had. When children feel physically comfortable and supported, they feel safer and more capable. We have seen increased confidence, reduced frustration, and a stronger sense of belonging in our classroom community. The cube chairs and desk attachments have become tools not just for learning, but for empowerment. They send a clear message to our students: you are supported, and your needs matter.\r\n\r\nYour support also means so much to our educators and staff. Teaching young children with diverse learning needs requires creativity, patience, and the right resources. Because of you, our teachers are better equipped to provide instruction that meets students where they are and helps them move forward. Your investment allows us to focus more fully on teaching and less on adapting around limitations.\r\n\r\nWe want you to know that your generosity is seen, valued, and deeply appreciated. Every day, your donation is at work - supporting focus, encouraging independence, and helping little learners build the skills they need for future success. You have made a lasting impact on our classroom and on the children who learn within it.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create an environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. We are truly grateful for your support and partnership in helping our little learners find their focus and their confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1766873931679,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-ready-minds-cube-chairs-fo/9929310/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Ready Minds: Cube Chairs for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9304086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695669788919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9304086"},{"teacherId":9304086,"projectId":9850962,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of Seats for Success: Helping Little Learners Find Their Focus. Because of you, our classroom now has cube chairs and desk attachments that are already making a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of our youngest students. Your generosity has provided far more than furniture- you have given our children tools for comfort, confidence, and success.\r\n\r\nIn early childhood, especially within a special education setting, the environment plays a critical role in how children learn, engage, and feel about school. Many of our students are still developing core skills such as body awareness, attention, self-regulation, and endurance for seated activities. Traditional classroom seating does not always meet their needs, which can lead to frustration, fatigue, or difficulty focusing. The cube chairs and desk attachments you helped provide were thoughtfully chosen to address exactly these challenges.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these new seats, we have already seen a noticeable difference. Students who previously struggled to sit for short periods of time are now able to remain engaged for longer activities. The supportive structure of the cube chairs helps children feel secure and grounded, while the desk attachments give them a defined workspace that promotes independence and organization. For many of our little learners, this sense of structure is key to reducing distractions and increasing participation.\r\n\r\nYour donation has directly supported skill-building in areas that are foundational to long-term success. With improved seating, students are better able to engage in fine motor tasks such as drawing, writing, puzzles, and early academic activities. They are more available for instruction, more successful during small-group lessons, and more confident when participating alongside their peers. These moments - holding a crayon a little longer, completing a task independently, staying focused through a lesson - re small victories that add up to big growth.\r\n\r\nEqually important is the emotional impact your generosity has had. When children feel physically comfortable and supported, they feel safer and more capable. We have seen increased confidence, reduced frustration, and a stronger sense of belonging in our classroom community. The cube chairs and desk attachments have become tools not just for learning, but for empowerment. They send a clear message to our students: you are supported, and your needs matter.\r\n\r\nYour support also means so much to our educators and staff. Teaching young children with diverse learning needs requires creativity, patience, and the right resources. Because of you, our teachers are better equipped to provide instruction that meets students where they are and helps them move forward. Your investment allows us to focus more fully on teaching and less on adapting around limitations.\r\n\r\nWe want you to know that your generosity is seen, valued, and deeply appreciated. Every day, your donation is at work - supporting focus, encouraging independence, and helping little learners build the skills they need for future success. You have made a lasting impact on our classroom and on the children who learn within it.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create an environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. We are truly grateful for your support and partnership in helping our little learners find their focus and their confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1764172940659,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-helping-little-learne/9850962/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Helping Little Learners Find Their Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9304086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695669788919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9304086"},{"teacherId":10025687,"projectId":9853177,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful to have received this generous grant to bring Tonie boxes and Tonies into our kindergarten listening center! Thanks to your incredible support, our classroom is now filled with even more opportunities for joyful, meaningful learning. Because of your generosity, our kindergarten listening center has completely transformed! We are using our new Tonies every single day during literacy rotations, and they have quickly become one of the most loved parts of our classroom.\r\nEach morning, students eagerly ask if it's their turn at the listening center. The Tonie boxes has made independent listening accessible and exciting. Instead of simply pressing play on a traditional CD player, students physically choose a character, place it on the box, and instantly become immersed in a story. That simple, hands-on interaction has made a huge difference in engagement and independence.\r\n The listening center helped reinforce comprehension skills in a way that felt like play.\r\nWhen the students first saw the Tonies, their faces lit up. There were audible gasps and so many excited questions: \"Can we really touch them?\" \"Do they really talk?\" \"How does it know the story?\" They were instantly drawn to the colorful characters. For many of my students, this was their first experience with an interactive audio system designed just for them. The excitement was contagious, and even my quieter students were eager to participate.\r\nThe impact has gone beyond excitement. I've seen growth in listening stamina, vocabulary development, and storytelling confidence. Students who sometimes struggle to sit through a whole-group read-aloud are able to stay focused longer during listening center time. Because they can independently control the volume and replay parts, they feel empowered and successful.\r\nOur next steps are to continue integrating the Tonies into our literacy instruction in deeper ways. We are beginning to connect listening center stories with writing activities. After listening, students will draw and label their favorite part, write simple sentences about the characters, or create alternate endings. \r\nAdditionally, we are introducing peer recommendations. Students will share short \"book talks\" about the Tonie stories they've listened to, encouraging speaking and presentation skills. This not only builds literacy but also classroom community.\r\nYour support has created meaningful, joyful learning experiences for my kindergarteners. What might look like a simple listening device has truly become a powerful literacy tool. Thank you for giving my students access to stories in a way that sparks imagination, builds skills, and makes them feel excited about reading every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764173139873,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-listening-a-joyful-adventure/9853177/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Listening a Joyful Adventure for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bavaro Gabrielli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10025687_orig.jpg?crop=421,421,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761233915426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10025687"},{"teacherId":3419403,"projectId":9606244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Tonies for our classroom. When the students first saw the Tonies, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately recognized characters, and the room filled with curiosity and smiles. It was such a special moment to see their enthusiasm for learning come alive.\r\n\r\nThe students are now using the Tonies daily during listening centers and independent work time. They are practicing active listening, following along with stories, and engaging in meaningful discussions about what they hear. The Tonies have also been especially helpful for students who benefit from auditory learning and structured routines.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to expand how we use the Tonies by connecting stories to reading and writing activities, retelling exercises, and social-emotional learning lessons. Your support has opened new opportunities for engagement, independence, and joy in our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760625086722,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-kids-tonies-literacy-ma/9606244/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Kids + Tonies = Literacy Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sevilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419403_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452897678500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3419403"},{"teacherId":3419403,"projectId":9605904,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding \"Building a Home for Classroom Books\". The book bins were a hit when I pulled them out of the boxes. The scholars loved the bright vibrant colors of the boxes. They really brightened up our library. \r\n Because of your donation, my students now have organized, accessible book boxes filled with engaging texts that spark curiosity and encourage independent reading. These book boxes allow students to easily find books at their level and explore topics that truly interest them, helping to build confidence, responsibility, and a love of reading. I've already seen students more excited to choose books, share stories with classmates, and spend more time reading on their own.","fullyFundedDate":1760627749606,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-home-for-our-classroom-books/9605904/","projectTitle":"Building a Home for Our Classroom Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sevilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419403_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452897678500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3419403"},{"teacherId":1728709,"projectId":9455342,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for contributing to the well-being of my students. With the funds you provided I was able to get wobble stools for the small group table and enough kick bands to put on every student's chair. These seating options allow students to get energy out on a regular basis and provide an outlet that is especially helpful to those students who experience test anxiety. \r\n When the items arrived, we sat in a circle for a class meeting and I explained to the students that kind donors read over my request and decided they wanted to help us. I told them that I know writing essays and focused reading is sometimes difficult when we have excess energy and so, with your help, I was able to get some tools I thought they might like. When I unboxed the stools the class erupted in cheers. When I showed them how kick bands worked and explained every chair would have them the smiles got even bigger. \r\n I have watched them thrive every day. They gravitate toward using the stools and they stay focused longer because of them. I cannot express my appreciation adequately.","fullyFundedDate":1758829198636,"projectUrl":"project/from-fidgeting-to-focusing-flexible-sea/9455342/","projectTitle":"From Fidgeting to Focusing: Flexible Seating for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1728709_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752951032730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1728709"},{"teacherId":9740633,"projectId":9464914,"letterContent":"My students have been so thrilled with all their new seating options. Those students who really need to move while working, now have chairs to do so in. \r\nThe students love the comfort of the pillows and the way they can relax while reading around the room. \r\nMy kiddos are so thrilled to work around the room now that they have comfortable seating to use. We can't thank you enough for all your support! You have made a huge impact in our classroom culture. \r\nLove,\r\nMrs. Sackett and my amazing third graders","fullyFundedDate":1758829231777,"projectUrl":"project/student-thinking-enhanced-through-flexib/9464914/","projectTitle":"Student Thinking Enhanced Through Flexible Seating Options","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sackett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9740633_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752619554305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740633"},{"teacherId":10225846,"projectId":9654009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project for wobble stools! These new flexible seating options have brought so much excitement and focus to our learning space. My students and I began using them right away, and they've quickly become an essential part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThe stools are especially helpful during small-group reading and math centers. Students can move and wiggle just enough to stay engaged without losing concentration—a perfect solution for our energetic learners. One memorable moment was during our first day with the stools; the students were thrilled to \"test them out\" and couldn't stop smiling as they realized how much easier it was to stay focused while reading or writing.\r\n\r\nWhen the stools arrived, the excitement was contagious! Students eagerly awaited the surprise I promised them when the project got funded. Their immediate reaction was pure joy, and it was clear they understood that these new seats were something special provided just for them.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students will continue using the wobble stools during instruction. These stools have transformed our classroom into a more dynamic, student-centered environment where everyone can learn comfortably and confidently.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and believing in the power of movement and choice in learning. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our students' ability to focus, participate, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760624920090,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-while-we-work/9654009/","projectTitle":"Wobble While We Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225846_orig.jpg?crop=691,691,x138,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756241357911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225846"},{"teacherId":10225846,"projectId":9653923,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project for headphones with microphones! These new tools have already made a wonderful difference as we launch our new reading program, Amira.\r\n\r\nMany people are familiar with using technology at home, but in our classroom, these headphones allow students to work one-on-one with the Amira reading program—a digital reading coach that listens as students read aloud and provides instant feedback. This helps me see exactly where each student is thriving and where they need more support. The technology gives students personalized practice and boosts their confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been hearing Amira respond to their voices and seeing their reading scores improve in real time. They love the sense of independence it gives them—being able to read aloud, get feedback, and track their own progress.\r\n\r\nA few of my struggling readers have especially taken to the program. One student who was hesitant to read out loud now eagerly puts on her headphones each morning, proud of how much she's improved. The microphone feature helps Amira \"hear\" every word clearly, so students can focus on fluency instead of worrying about background noise or distractions.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a lasting impact on our classroom. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to become stronger, more confident readers. We are so grateful for your generosity and belief in our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760625253800,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me/9653923/","projectTitle":"Can you hear me???","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225846_orig.jpg?crop=691,691,x138,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756241357911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225846"},{"teacherId":9546971,"projectId":9631478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our second grade classroom with headphones that include microphones! These have made an incredible difference in our students' learning experience each day. With the headphones, students are able to fully engage in our online math intervention program without distractions. The clear sound and noise reduction help them stay focused on their lessons, while the built-in microphones allow them to respond to interactive questions and receive immediate feedback—something that wasn't possible before.\r\n\r\nThe microphones have also been especially powerful in supporting our new AI-powered reading intervention program. This program listens to students read aloud and provides individualized support to build fluency, comprehension, and confidence. Because of your generosity, each student can now participate independently, practice reading at their own level, and receive personalized instruction that meets their unique needs.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support. You have truly helped our young learners grow and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1755882237010,"projectUrl":"project/headphone-heroes/9631478/","projectTitle":"Headphone Heroes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9546971"},{"teacherId":6513756,"projectId":9455106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project! The seat sacks you helped provide have made such a positive difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nNow, each student has their own organized space to keep materials close at hand, which has helped reduce clutter and increase focus during lessons.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support remind my students that there are people who care about their education and believe in their potential. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a more organized, engaging, and joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758829164483,"projectUrl":"project/this-seats-got-your-back-and-your-sack/9455106/","projectTitle":"This Seat’s Got Your Back (and Your Sack)!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6513756_orig.jpg?crop=691,691,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627514805767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6513756"},{"teacherId":6513756,"projectId":9630004,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of headphones, our students are now able to engage more deeply in their learning. In our classrooms, each student can focus on their individual lessons without distractions.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have made a tremendous difference for our students who need quiet, focused environments to do their best work, giving every child a better chance to succeed.\r\n\r\nYou've helped our students learn with confidence, independence, and joy. Thank you for investing in their education and helping us build a classroom where every student can thrive","fullyFundedDate":1757629005599,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-voice-be-heard-with-headph/9630004/","projectTitle":"Helping Every Voice Be Heard with Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6513756_orig.jpg?crop=691,691,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627514805767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6513756"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46886","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":600,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.4,"schoolId":46886,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about High Point Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"High Point Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/pinellas-county-schools/high-point-elementary-school/46886"}