{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frost Lake Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7374408,"projectId":10138437,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Raised Bed Learning Lab project at Frost Lake Elementary. Your generosity has provided our students with a unique opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences in an outdoor classroom setting. The raised beds will give students a place to explore science, math, environmental stewardship, and nutrition while developing a deeper understanding of how plants grow and ecosystems function.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students will take an active role in planning, planting, maintaining, and harvesting a variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and pollinator-friendly plants. These experiences help bring classroom learning to life while encouraging teamwork, responsibility, problem-solving, and curiosity. The garden will serve as a living laboratory where students can make observations, collect data, and connect their learning to the natural world around them.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create meaningful learning opportunities that will benefit students for years to come. We are grateful for your investment in our school community and for helping us cultivate a space where students can grow as learners, scientists, and environmental stewards. Thank you for making this project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773116494255,"projectUrl":"project/raised-bed-learning-lab/10138437/","projectTitle":"Raised Bed Learning Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perrotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374408_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x65,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656262971878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7374408"},{"teacherId":4684425,"projectId":10408315,"letterContent":"Mrs. Gerten's class had their first birthday celebration this past week. The student who came in was surprised and gleefully pleased at the bracelet and pencil you helped fund! In fact, she was a little overwhelmed and smiling from ear to ear! \r\n\r\nThe student promptly put her bracelet on. She lovingly has used her birthday pencil as if it is the most precious pencil in the whole wide world! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donations to this project. I could not help spread the joy without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785277945911,"projectUrl":"project/books-birthday-pencils-and-big-smiles/10408315/","projectTitle":"Books, Birthday Pencils, and Big Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gerten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4684425_orig.png?crop=419,419,x168,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558619648738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/givetogerten"},{"teacherId":7374408,"projectId":10132081,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Luminous Learning: Creating Glow-in-the-Dark Rocks! Your generosity has opened the door to an exciting hands-on learning experience that will spark curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of science for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students will have the opportunity to explore fascinating scientific concepts through an engaging activity that combines earth science, chemistry, and creativity. Creating glow-in-the-dark rocks will allow students to investigate how certain materials absorb and release light energy, while also encouraging them to ask questions, make observations, and think like scientists. For many of our students, hands-on learning experiences like this are the most meaningful and memorable ways to connect with academic content.\r\n\r\nAs students work through the project, they will practice important skills such as observation, prediction, problem solving, and collaboration. They will explore the properties of minerals and rocks, learn about phosphorescence and light energy, and discover how science can be found in everyday objects. The excitement of watching their creations glow will help make complex scientific concepts more accessible and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nBeyond the science lessons, this project will inspire creativity and imagination. Students will have the opportunity to design and personalize their glowing rocks, creating a sense of ownership and pride in their work. These experiences help foster confidence, perseverance, and a positive attitude toward learning. Many students who may not always see themselves as scientists will discover that science can be fun, engaging, and relevant to their lives.\r\n\r\nAt Frost Lake Elementary, we strive to provide meaningful learning opportunities that ignite curiosity and encourage students to explore the world around them. Your support helps make these experiences possible. As a Title I school, many of our students rely on the resources and opportunities made available through generous donors like you. Your contribution goes far beyond purchasing supplies; it sends a powerful message to our students that people they have never met believe in them and care about their education.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to supporting young learners. The excitement, wonder, and joy that students experience during this project will be a direct result of your generosity. Thank you for helping us bring science to life and for making learning a memorable adventure. Your support will have a lasting impact on our classroom, inspiring curiosity and a love of discovery for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1772907028098,"projectUrl":"project/luminous-learning-creating-glow-in-the-/10132081/","projectTitle":"Luminous Learning: Creating Glow-in-the-Dark Rocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perrotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374408_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x65,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656262971878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7374408"},{"teacherId":4684425,"projectId":10382986,"letterContent":"Thank you so kindly for the consumable folders my students will use. Usually students are just told to get their reading folder or math folder or writing folder, but now I can say the color and they will know which folder it is quickly and efficiently. You wouldn't believe this but transitions in the classroom take up much time during the day. For that reason we lose precious teaching time.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, I will get that precious teaching time returned to me. I can't thank you enough for the thoughtfulness in donating to help out my students.","fullyFundedDate":1784839346067,"projectUrl":"project/consumables-to-be-consumed-by-students/10382986/","projectTitle":"Consumables to Be Consumed by Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gerten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4684425_orig.png?crop=419,419,x168,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558619648738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/givetogerten"},{"teacherId":4684425,"projectId":10420999,"letterContent":"The first day of school has come and gone. The children came in all smiles and ready to learn. They were carrying their breakfast bag with all their breakfast goodies and sat right down to get to eating. There were some small spills and some crumbs. Thankfully, because of your thoughtfulness, they were able to dump their bags and trash, come back into the room, and wipe down their spots.\r\n\r\nIn just one day, this has made a difference in so many ways. Our building is down to only two custodians and they have a lot to do so this helps them to keep our building beautiful. It also helps the students in my class who are allergic to certain food items, as it wipes away the trace amounts that could possibly make them ill. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1787158694078,"projectUrl":"project/keepin-it-clean/10420999/","projectTitle":"Keepin' It Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gerten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4684425_orig.png?crop=419,419,x168,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558619648738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/givetogerten"},{"teacherId":5895236,"projectId":9458356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating money to purchase adaptors for headphones for my scholars. The adaptors are helping them to listen to the programs that are on their new iPADS. These new iPAD's require new adaptors for old headphones.\r\n\r\nMy scholars get really excited to play math games or record themselves reading aloud and listening to themselves reading and hear themselves on how well they are reading. For those students who need extra reading support, they are able to listen to stories with these great adaptors online. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1757535196968,"projectUrl":"project/raptor-adaptor/9458356/","projectTitle":"Raptor Adaptor","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kellogg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5895236_orig.png?crop=463,464,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651432631058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5895236"},{"teacherId":7374408,"projectId":10132052,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Sparkling Science: Exploring Crystal Growth Through Hands-On Discovery! Your generosity gives students the opportunity to experience science as real scientists do, by asking questions, making observations, and conducting experiments. Through growing and studying crystals, students develop critical thinking, patience, and problem-solving skills while exploring important concepts in chemistry and earth science. The excitement of watching crystals form before their eyes transforms abstract scientific ideas into meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Thanks to your support, our students are inspired to wonder, investigate, and discover the incredible science all around them.","fullyFundedDate":1772906785651,"projectUrl":"project/sparkling-science-exploring-crystal-gro/10132052/","projectTitle":"Sparkling Science: Exploring Crystal Growth Through Hands-On Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perrotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374408_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x65,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656262971878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7374408"},{"teacherId":4684425,"projectId":10252498,"letterContent":"Using technology has become commonplace in the classroom. As a teacher, it is important that I design my lessons in such a way that technology will only make their learning better, or use apps or programs that are helpful for the students. \r\n\r\nWe have a program we use called Project Read. It's an AI program that helps students learn to read. The students will be wearing these headphones and sounding out words, or reading full stories, into the microphone piece. This program aligns very well with our phonics program - so thank you for your donations to help them maximize their learning and become readers!","fullyFundedDate":1777977011527,"projectUrl":"project/heavy-duty-listening-during-heavy-duty-l/10252498/","projectTitle":"Heavy-Duty Listening During Heavy-Duty Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gerten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4684425_orig.png?crop=419,419,x168,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558619648738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/givetogerten"},{"teacherId":7882564,"projectId":10137852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. My students were IN LOVE with the new puzzles we got. I had them make the puzzles so we could label each one. They asked everyday the rest of the school year for time to work on the puzzles. \r\nEach box we got with more puzzles they were more and more excited. I am looking forward to my next group of students using these puzzles in their choice time. It is always fun to see students working and playing together (off of technology) in order to complete these puzzles. \r\nThank you again","fullyFundedDate":1776190237530,"projectUrl":"project/floor-puzzle-fun/10137852/","projectTitle":"Floor Puzzle Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7882564_orig.png?crop=978,978,x87,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625320270296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7882564"},{"teacherId":7374408,"projectId":10137739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in providing hydroponic supplies for our classroom. Your generosity is opening up incredible opportunities for our students to explore innovative, hands-on ways of growing plants and understanding science in action.\r\nWith these materials, students are engaging in real-world learning about plant systems, sustainability, and food production—while building curiosity and confidence as young scientists. Hydroponics allows them to see results quickly and make meaningful connections between science, technology, and the environment.\r\nIn our Title I school community, your support truly makes a difference. You are helping create engaging, meaningful learning experiences that inspire students and expand what they believe is possible.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your partnership in helping our classroom grow.","fullyFundedDate":1773109151542,"projectUrl":"project/soilless-science-hydrolab-growing-futur/10137739/","projectTitle":"Soilless Science: HydroLab Growing Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perrotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374408_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x65,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656262971878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7374408"},{"teacherId":7374408,"projectId":10136173,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of coco coir to support our educational garden. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference for our students.\r\nWith your support, our learners are able to engage in hands-on planting experiences, explore how healthy soil systems work, and deepen their understanding of sustainability and environmental stewardship. The coco coir you provided is helping us create rich, nourishing growing spaces where students can experiment, observe, and learn in authentic, meaningful ways.\r\nIn our Title I school community, resources like this open doors to experiences that many of our students might not otherwise have. Because of you, our garden continues to grow—not just with plants, but with curiosity, responsibility, and joy.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your partnership in supporting our young gardeners and scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1773013194262,"projectUrl":"project/coco-coir-for-more/10136173/","projectTitle":"Coco-Coir for More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perrotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374408_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x65,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656262971878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7374408"},{"teacherId":2506926,"projectId":10096170,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for these supplies. The puzzles have been a hit with all of my students! Some of my students could not complete the puzzles on their own when we first received them and now they can do them independently! The puzzles have also been an incredible tool for my students to practice their social-emotional skills of working together. \r\n\r\nThe space-themed sensory bin has been a hit for my students with autism. They are absolutely obsessed with the little planets and sorting them with the pom poms and other materials. \r\n\r\nThe other supplies, like pipe cleaners, crayons, and pencils, have allowed us to create a lot of wonderful projects and creations as well as served as great calming tools. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your generosity. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771109651023,"projectUrl":"project/stem-supplies/10096170/","projectTitle":"STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bedford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2506926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461622819023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bedford"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76098","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":585,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":50,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":76098,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frost Lake Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Frost Lake Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/frost-lake-magnet-school/76098"}