Commitments & Capital Projects

Friends of Atlantic Beach Elementary

Our Commitment to ABE Students

FABE helps fund key capital projects that make a lasting difference for the school. By supporting improvements to facilities and resources, FABE enhances the learning environment and ensures students have the tools they need to succeed.

Track Resurfacing

In 2025, FABE partnered with the Court Surfaces to resurface and upgrade our school's paved running track, creating a safer and more enjoyable outdoor space for our students.

Gift to Leader in Me Program

FABE donates 10% of the proceeds raised from Dolphin Dash each year to the Leader in Me program, ranging from $5,000-$7,000 each year.

New Picnic Tables

FABE donated 12 durable, outdoor picnic tables in 2023 (total cost $13,000) to create outdoor classrooms to facilitate learning in the natural environment.

New Swings

In 2023, FABE installed new KOMPAN swings (total cost $23,000) to supplement the district’s new swings on the K-2nd playground, increasing the opportunities for outdoor play for our younger students.

New Playground Equipment

In 2022, FABE installed new KOMPAN playground equipment (total cost $65,000) in the 3rd-5th playground, providing unique and stimulating outdoor equipment for our older students.

Volleyball Equipment

In 2022, FABE donated 2 volleyball sets, creating 2 outdoor volleyball courts to enhance outdoor physical education (total cost $4,000.)

Shade Structure

In 2022, FABE replaced the worn shades with new shades (total cost $7,500), adding both color and shade to the basketball courts.

New Recess Equipment

FABE supplied two rolling carts filled with new balls for recreational use on the playgrounds for the 2021-2022 school year (total cost of $1,750). FABE also provided new nets for the hoops on the basketball courts.

Refurbished Marquee

The complete refurbishment of ABE’s marquee was a joint effort by FABE and the PTA, completed in July 2021 for a total cost of $10,000. This project enabled the PTA to continue to provide important updates to our families and community in a way that reflects our love for our little pink school.

New Recording Studio Equipment

In 2021/2022, FABE completed a two-phased project to replace all the equipment in ABE’s TV recording studio (total cost of $7,000). This new equipment has significantly improved the quality of the morning announcements as well as the experience for the ABE News Crew.

Gifts to the Leader in Me Program

FABE is a proud supporter of ABE’s Leader in Me Program and has provided generous gifts over the years. FABE contributed $4,400 in 2021, $3,500 in 2020 and $4,500 in 2017.

New Laptops for the Computer Lab

In 2019, FABE partnered with the PTA to purchase thirty new laptops for the computer lab (total cost of $33,000).

Fence Beautification

Swing Set

FABE installed a beautiful new swing set next to the basketball courts, expanding the children’s play space and recreation options.

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Projects

FABE Capital Projects

Our “Little Pink School” is the center of our Atlantic Beach community. Therefore, community support and involvement are key to ABE’s success. FABE has worked to improve the school grounds for the benefit of the students as well as the community as a whole.

FABE also provides support for in-school and extracurricular opportunities. Whenever possible, FABE selects a Capital Project to fund. In addition to those capital projects described below, FABE has funded the following projects: FABE worked to institute the After School Enrichment Program, which is now run by ABE and Duval County; in 2014, FABE installed the ABE kickball fields; FABE provided ORFF instruments and stands; FABE previously provided a sound system for the cafeteria, which was used for school performances and presentations, as well as in the carpool area at times.