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.
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.
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 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.
Fence Beautification
Completed a beautification project for the school fencing to create a more welcoming exterior environment for students and families.
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 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.
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.
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.
Swing Set Expansion
FABE installed a beautiful new swing set next to the basketball courts, expanding the children’s play space and recreation options.
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.
Volleyball Equipment
In 2022, FABE donated 2 volleyball sets, creating 2 outdoor volleyball courts to enhance outdoor physical education (total cost $4,000).
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 Laptops for the Lab
In 2019, FABE partnered with the PTA to purchase thirty new laptops for the computer lab (total cost of $33,000).