{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Audubon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8939876,"projectId":9177077,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you for supporting our students with your generous donations! Most of the students and families I work with use all their money for basic necessities like rent, gas and food. The students' parents just don't have extra money for nice toys and games. Your donations purchased toys and games that help us keep kids off screens and foster creativity and imagination. Play is the work of childhood! \r\nI also use the toys and games to teach our students good sportsmanship. Losing and winning with grace. I use the toys and games to teach anger management, communicating through frustration with peers, and problem solving. We call it 'winning the friendship game.'\r\nFor some students, they need extra motivation to complete challenging academic tasks. Some students struggle with math, reading or especially written language tasks. They may earn reward time with the toys and games after they have done their work. Knowing that they get to play with high quality toys and games keeps them focused and working consistently to stay on task. \r\nYour support is so very appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1742176310759,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-play-and-imagination/9177077/","projectTitle":"Interactive Play and Imagination!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8939876"},{"teacherId":1527287,"projectId":9148711,"letterContent":"The writing tablets were unavailable, so sadly we were unable to get those materials, as they were no longer in stock, but we did get the flexible seating chairs. These chairs have offered students with low muscle tone a place to sit comfortably. In addition, I use the chairs for flexible seating allowing my wiggly learners a place to land. \r\nThe chairs have helped students remain focused during instruction at carpet time. Students who sit in these chairs are attentive, engaged and ready for learning. Additionally, I will assign the chairs to students who have demonstrated focused listening and participation. \r\nThese chairs have changed carpet time and supported all my students in engaging in lessons, meeting the diverse needs of learners in the classroom and increasing our ability to listen and understand content.","fullyFundedDate":1741539118193,"projectUrl":"project/writing-tablets-and-flexible-seating-for/9148711/","projectTitle":"Writing Tablets and Flexible Seating for our Littlest Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Worley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1527287_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501216832225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-worley"},{"teacherId":2361815,"projectId":9182496,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in providing us with bookshelves for our school library. These display bookshelves display the books from our school library. Book circulation has increased as students see books that catch their interest. Before these shelves were in our library, students only say the spine of the book and many books went unnoticed. Now they're flying off the shelves!\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible generosity, and unwavering support. Your contributions make a significant difference in our school library and help foster a love for reading in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1752610701623,"projectUrl":"project/encourage-a-love-of-reading/9182496/","projectTitle":"Encourage a love of reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caproni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2361815_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504366785048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2361815"},{"teacherId":9936489,"projectId":9145063,"letterContent":"Thank you all of the donations to create a space students could come to and feel welcome. The flexible seating has allow for greater focus while instruction is going on. Students can earn different opportunities for seating if they are demonstrating that the are focused and ready to learn. Once the students receive the seat the are motivated to continue to be involved in the lesson, because if they are not the could loss the chair and have to sit on the floor again. \r\n Thank you,","fullyFundedDate":1741453141104,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-all/9145063/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936489"},{"teacherId":2210598,"projectId":9148289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in contributing to the funding of my project. My students Kindergarten to fifth grade in my math intervention groups have enjoyed using the math materials purchased, and I was able to get them organized through the storage containers that were bought. My students were excited when they first saw the materials, as if they were shiny new toys at Christmas. It's really wonderful incorporate them to help math come more alive to students.\r\n\r\nI recall how a 5th grade that is a multi-lingual learner and has struggled with his multiplication facts can independently using the 100-bead rack to construct a multiplication fact and helps him to see groups, not just counting by 1. He felt confident in his math facts by using it. It has been very beneficial for my students to have visuals in order for them to make connections with mathematical concepts.\r\n\r\nI will continue to use these materials in my math groups in the present and future. Thank you for giving this opportunity to my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1741540494822,"projectUrl":"project/manipulating-math-materials-and-storage/9148289/","projectTitle":"Manipulating Math Materials and Storage!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2210598_orig.jpg?crop=1931,1931,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599342943267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2210598"},{"teacherId":9937815,"projectId":9148587,"letterContent":"We are writing on behalf of the Audubon Elementary School Garden Club to share our heartfelt thanks and let you know the incredible impact your support has had on our students and community.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our garden has truly blossomed—literally and figuratively! With your donations, we were able to use the gardening supplies including soil, seeds, tools, and gloves. These may seem like simple materials, but they've opened up a world of growth, learning, and discovery for our students.\r\nEvery week, our club gathers with excitement to get our hands dirty, nurture our plants, and learn about the cycles of nature, sustainability, and healthy eating. Students who had never planted a seed before now check on their vegetables daily. Others who were once hesitant to try new foods are proudly tasting tomatoes, and herbs they helped grow themselves.\r\nThank you for believing in our vision and for investing in a hands-on, green future for our students. Your donation didn't just help us grow a garden—you helped us grow confidence, curiosity, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1741541151024,"projectUrl":"project/garden-club/9148587/","projectTitle":"Garden Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9937815"},{"teacherId":9939845,"projectId":9154666,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students in my classroom at Audubon Elementary, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to support the purchase of flexible seating.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students can choose the seating that best supports their learning style. The new wobble stools, cushions, and other options have already made a noticeable difference—students are more engaged, focused, and excited to learn. For many of them, simply having the choice of where and how they sit gives them a sense of ownership and pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support is more than just new furniture—it is an investment in our children's confidence, creativity, and love of learning. The joy on their faces as they use their new seating each day is a direct reflection of the impact your generosity has made.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping to create a learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Your contribution will be felt not only this year, but for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1741712659020,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-to-encourage-literacy/9154666/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating to Encourage Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hargrave","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939845_orig.jpg?crop=667,667,x60,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741659014127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939845"},{"teacherId":4757551,"projectId":9147079,"letterContent":"I want to give a heartfelt thank you to all of you for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. The toys and materials we received have completely transformed our play-based learning time.\r\n\r\nMany of my students had limited access to creative toys at home, and some didn't know how to play together or use their imagination in this way. These new resources have opened up a whole new world for them—they are building friendships, developing creativity, and enjoying real face-to-face interactions with their peers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students the gift of learning through play, and it has made such a positive impact in their daily school experience. Thank you for believing in the power of play and for helping my students grow not just academically, but socially and emotionally too.","fullyFundedDate":1741543036104,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-minds-through-play-based/9147079/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Minds Through Play-Based Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muncie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4757551_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741382137154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4757551"},{"teacherId":8939414,"projectId":9145149,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the opportunity to open up my student to one more source to guide them to their love of reading. The listening center, and books with cd's has done that for my students.\r\n\r\nMany of my students have busy parents and not a lot of time to read and explore books together. Also, with the growing number of students in the classroom it is harder to have that one-to-one reading time. This listening center helps get books into my students' hands. They are so excited to go to the listening center each week as a new book is introduced.\r\n\r\nThe listening center becomes one of my struggling student's favorite places to go when he needs to take a breather. Thank you again for helping my students love to read.","fullyFundedDate":1741540922434,"projectUrl":"project/open-the-door-for-the-love-of-reading/9145149/","projectTitle":"Open the Door for the Love of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Case","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8939414_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698707257661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8939414"},{"teacherId":8265933,"projectId":9148715,"letterContent":"My students now can sit easily around the room to work and study. The seating is so bright and colorful and a great adding to our classroom. I am so happy for your donation. Our school is in a high poverty area in North East Spokane. Many of our students feel like school is their place of safety and comfort. Seating choices help them feel happy and ready to learn and work.\r\n\r\nYour project that we recieved from Panda Cares is a great support of our mission to help all children want to come to school and learn.\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\nKim LaFontaine","fullyFundedDate":1741543738541,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-seating-for-literacy-in-the-classro/9148715/","projectTitle":"Cozy Seating for Literacy in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaFontaine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8265933_orig.png?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642289562138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8265933"},{"teacherId":9218627,"projectId":9131203,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed the flexible seating that your donation helped create. It has created a space where students can use their voice in the choices they make. Their language has improved as well as their problem solving skills. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited about this project. They could not wait for the seats to come in. They helped unpack the boxes and put the stuff out. They wanted to use each thing right away and not wait for all of the items to arrive. \r\n\r\nThe flexible seating is something I plan to carry through next year and beyond. I found such great success with it that I plan on continuing the practice. The students love getting to choose where they sit and what they sit on. Thank you again for your generous contribution to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1740845819028,"projectUrl":"project/soft-pillows-to-cozy-up-with-a-great-boo/9131203/","projectTitle":"Soft Pillows to Cozy Up With a Great Book.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218627"},{"teacherId":2467977,"projectId":9148395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with our classroom furniture which has impacted my students during language and math lessons. In addition, during independent work time my students get to choose their seating which helps keep them engaged during their independent work time . It allows them to spread out and get comfortable while they are focusing on their task at hand. The furniture makes the classroom feel more at home and allows students to relax. \r\n\r\nMy students have had comments such as :, I love this chair , can I go sit over in the comfy chair?, I can get more done being in the chair.\" It clearly shows how the students feel about them . They are so popular, I pull sticks so that each and every person has equal access to sit in the chairs or use the individual desks. I cannot express how appreciative I am with our furniture and how it has positively impacted my students learning.","fullyFundedDate":1741535997245,"projectUrl":"project/student-engagement-with-flexible-seating/9148395/","projectTitle":"Student Engagement with Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2467977_orig.jpg?crop=799,799,x84,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741369984298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2467977"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36595","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":398,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":59.6,"schoolId":36595,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Audubon Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Audubon Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/spokane-public-schools/audubon-elementary-school/36595"}