{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Challenger Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1916647,"projectId":9602121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for the amazing contribution that you've made to our classroom. By providing my students with current, up-to-date articles through Scholastic News, the students are better able to have conversations with one another about events that are happening right now. They are at a fourth grade reading level, which allows for almost all of my students to access the information independently or with minor support. Those that are not at a fourth grade reading level are still able to partner with another peer or read these articles with an adult or older sibling at home.\r\n\r\nMy students want to be well-informed. They want to understand what is happening in the world around them and how to be a contribution to society. They are now able to read about these current events, tie to them events in history, and figure out how to use this information to potentially make a change. I'm working on specifically finding articles in the Scholastic magazines that tie into our current reading, writing, social studies, science and math curriculum so that my students can see that what we are doing in school is not learned in a silo, but it can be applied to \"real life.\" \r\n\r\nWe appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758165516577,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-foster-critical-thinking-through/9602121/","projectTitle":"Help Me Foster Critical Thinking through Current Events","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeBoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1916647_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717296152021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1916647"},{"teacherId":10222192,"projectId":9648179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these amazing new resources! My students have been so excited to have new resources to use and to have more snacks to choose from! Those students whose families cannot afford to send them a daily snack have been excited to pick from the variety of snacks we now have in our class. Thank you also for the glue sticks! Those are invaluable resources in a kindergarten room and we go through so many of them each year! The students love to glue things, and we do a lot of tasks where the students are asked to cut and glue.\r\nMy students have especially loved using the kinetic sand with the sea animals that came and the playdough with our new playdough rollers. Having new playdough has been wonderful, as we have used it in a variety of ways. From making letters with the playdough, to using it during math to count, to students having access to some when they need a few minutes to calm down. The plastic art trays have been perfect for the students to use their kinetic sand and playdough in because they help to contain the mess of these items and make clean up much easier.\r\nThe students have made some magnificent art with our new watercolors. There were amazing to receive because some of our old ones had colors mixed in the different paint spots. The students have enjoyed having watercolor paints available during our choice time, so they can have creative freedom to create whatever artwork they want to. The students love showing myself and their friends what they create each day.","fullyFundedDate":1760469241276,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-succeed-in-kindergarten/9648179/","projectTitle":"Help Us Succeed in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10222192"},{"teacherId":5155042,"projectId":9683961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our outdoor PE project! Your support made it possible for us to purchase a new speaker, wagon, and megaphone—tools that will greatly enhance our outdoor lessons. With this equipment, students can stay engaged, active, and connected during class, no matter where we set up outside. Your donation helps us create a more dynamic, inclusive, and fun learning environment, and we truly appreciate your investment in our students' health and well-being and can't wait to put the equipment to good use.","fullyFundedDate":1760469240822,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-pe/9683961/","projectTitle":"Outdoor PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jameson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5155042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517614845176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/challenger1"},{"teacherId":5155042,"projectId":9732138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Yoga Recess Program. Your support is helping us create a calm, mindful space where students can stretch, breathe, and reset during their school day. \r\nThis program is making a meaningful difference in improving students' mental health, focus, and overall well-being. Because of your kindness, our students are learning valuable tools to manage stress, build confidence, and feel more balanced both in and out of the classroom. \r\nWe are truly grateful for your partnership in supporting the health and happiness of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1759693334942,"projectUrl":"project/yoga-indoor-recess/9732138/","projectTitle":"Yoga - Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jameson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5155042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517614845176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/challenger1"},{"teacherId":9336057,"projectId":9670407,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students now have access to a range of sensory and calming tools that have already made a noticeable difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were beyond excited—their faces lit up as they explored the Sit and Spin chair, tried out the sensory toys, and watched the calming sea lamp project gentle lights around the room. For many of my students, especially those with sensory needs, these new tools have created a space where they feel comfortable, safe, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was seeing a student who usually struggles to focus during work time really focus when they were given the vibrating dog stuffed animal. The weighted stuffed animals and vibrating puppy have become instant favorites for students who need extra comfort when they feel overwhelmed. The noise-cancelling earmuffs have also been a huge help during loud transitions—students can now choose to put them on when the environment feels too stimulating.\r\n\r\nWe've incorporated the Pop & Link sensory beads into our math and fine motor skill activities, helping students strengthen coordination and concentration through play. It's been amazing to see them engage with one another and practice teamwork while using these fun, hands-on materials.\r\n\r\nThe next step for our class is to continue building self-regulation skills and confidence through these sensory supports. We're planning a \"Calm Corner\" project where students can use the weighted plush toys, lamps, and fidgets independently whenever they need a break—helping them learn strategies to manage emotions and return to learning more focused and calm.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made our classroom a more inclusive and joyful space. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in my students and helping them thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1758253459912,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools/9670407/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9336057_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697670968222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9336057"},{"teacherId":5155042,"projectId":9328036,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations toward our baseball tees project. Your support has provided the resources we need to help students develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game even more. It has also ensure the safety of our students allowing for them to focus more on individual skills with less sharing of equipment. Because of your kindness, our team is better equipped to grow, learn, and succeed both on and off the field. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students education and in the future of our physical education program.","fullyFundedDate":1754588726697,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-baseball/9328036/","projectTitle":"Elementary Baseball","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jameson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5155042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517614845176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/challenger1"},{"teacherId":5155042,"projectId":9284577,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our disc golf project and for providing us with brand-new frisbee equipment. Your contribution has given us the tools to enjoy the game, build community, and grow our skills. \r\nWe now have enough disc-golf nets to make a full 9 hole course for our students to work around with partners and in teams. They are going to love it! \r\nWe are grateful for your kindness and the energy you've brought to our group. Because of you, our project is off to a flying start—literally!","fullyFundedDate":1746462206089,"projectUrl":"project/frisbee-for-special-ed/9284577/","projectTitle":"Frisbee for Special Ed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jameson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5155042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517614845176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/challenger1"},{"teacherId":5155042,"projectId":9207349,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping us purchase new exercise equipment for our school. We have received all the new equipment and can't wait to have our students try it all out in PE. The weighted slam balls are going to be great for our fitness unit. We can also start to integrate them into fun games for our younger students who think a 6lb ball is 'sooooo heavy'. \r\nYour contribution is making a real difference in our students' health, fitness, and well-being. We truly appreciate your generosity. \r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1746462205966,"projectUrl":"project/special-ed-strength-mobility/9207349/","projectTitle":"Special Ed Strength & Mobility","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jameson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5155042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517614845176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/challenger1"},{"teacherId":5155042,"projectId":8893529,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project come to life.\r\nWe have already used the colored building blocks with our autism classes to build, stack and balance objects while working on cooperative play. \r\nThe Hefty cups have also been a huge hit. Our students love to build pyramids as tall as they can and each students is able to use their own cup color to work independently. \r\nThe foam rings are great for student pairing, working together while holding on to the ring. They are also used for balancing yoga balls on when we work on flexibly and core strength in PE. \r\nOnce again, thank you for contributing to this project and bringing this equipment to our school. It has already had a bug impact on our learners and will continue to make a difference to their PE classes.","fullyFundedDate":1740111267597,"projectUrl":"project/special-ed-sensory-equipment/8893529/","projectTitle":"Special Ed Sensory Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jameson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5155042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517614845176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/challenger1"},{"teacherId":5155042,"projectId":9039749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing towards our project and making it come to life. We have received the basketball hoops and mounted them to the wall. They are placed under the larger hoops we had and now students have the opportunity to choose between the lower or higher hoops. This has given some of our lower ability students the chance to be more successful at shooting, gaining confidence and improving their basketball skills. \r\nWe also had someone see the hoops you donated and the difference is makes to our special education classes, and have now got funding to purchase 2 more!! This is going to provide enough for all students to have access and opportunities in basketball.","fullyFundedDate":1742670988048,"projectUrl":"project/special-ed-basketball/9039749/","projectTitle":"Special Ed Basketball","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jameson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5155042_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517614845176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/challenger1"},{"teacherId":7713163,"projectId":9019130,"letterContent":"Your donations to this project of purchasing new headphones for the keyboard lab at Challenger Elementary School in Everett, Washington was very much appreciated!\r\n\r\nThe students were able to learn the basics of playing the piano. They learned fingerings, good hand and body posture, as well as skills in reading music. They had a great time and were able to play along to group songs as well as individualized songs based on their skill levels. \r\n\r\nThese headphones will definitely be used for MANY years to come. I look forward to thousands of students being able to learn the basics of playing the piano!","fullyFundedDate":1735233285581,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-classroom-piano-keyboards/9019130/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Classroom Piano Keyboards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7713163_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736273243414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7713163"},{"teacherId":9316325,"projectId":8408990,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to help build our classroom library. Our class library is now filled with beautifully inclusive and culturally affirming books, written by BIPOC authors. With more than half of my students belonging to marginalized communities. Their cultural identities are often not represented in the books read in public schools. \r\n\r\nYour donations have helped my students (and students to come) ignite their passion for reading as they can now see themselves in the characters and stories. Many of my students bring rich culture and cultural practices to our class. So, for these kiddos to feel represented in their home away from home is invaluable and forever impactful. \r\n\r\nMy students have been eager each day to pick one of our \"special books\" to read during their IDR time. We have been learning about the elements of a good story and have integrated them into our writing as we learn to be authors ourselves. Again, thank you for this everlasting gift. <3","fullyFundedDate":1716436022283,"projectUrl":"project/ms-kruegers-2nd-grade-classroom-librar/8408990/","projectTitle":"Ms. Krueger's 2nd Grade Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K Krueger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316325_orig.jpg?crop=2232,2232,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715897633982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316325"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40859","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":659,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":77.0,"schoolId":40859,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Challenger Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Challenger Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/mukilteo-school-district/challenger-elementary-school/40859"}