{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Columbia River Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10367991,"projectId":9940579,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support in bringing our Health & Wellness Corner to life. These resources are now part of our daily routine, helping students regulate, recover, and return to learning with confidence. Throughout the day, students visit the space when they are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or physically uncomfortable. They independently choose tools that meet their needs—whether that's using noise-canceling headphones and soft lighting to decompress, a weighted lap pad or sensory roller to calm their bodies, or cold packs and electrolyte drinks to address headaches and stomachaches. One especially meaningful moment came when a student who frequently struggled with sensory overload was able to use the headphones and breathing cards, regulate within minutes, and return to class without needing to go home. That moment reflected exactly what this project was designed to do.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and heartfelt. Many were excited and curious, especially about the sensory tools and calming items. Several students expressed gratitude right away, saying things like \"This feels relaxing\" and \"I can actually calm down here.\" Others were especially drawn to the visual supports, like the breathing exercises and self-care charts, and began practicing them right away. The space quickly became one where students feel safe and respected, and they take pride in using the tools appropriately. It has also sparked conversations about health, emotions, and self-care in a way that feels empowering rather than reactive.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials are becoming part of a larger focus on student wellness and independence. Students are learning to recognize early signs of stress or discomfort and use strategies proactively rather than waiting until they feel overwhelmed. In the Health Room, we are incorporating mini-lessons around self-regulation, healthy habits, and emotional awareness using the posters and visual aids from the project. Our next steps include having students set personal wellness goals and reflect on which tools help them most, building lifelong skills in self-awareness and self-care. Because of your support, our students are not only spending more time in class, but they are also gaining the tools they need to take care of themselves—both now and in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1772550503531,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-comfort-calm-helping-stude/9940579/","projectTitle":"Hydration, Comfort & Calm: Helping Students Feel Better Fast","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10367991_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764705262774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10367991"},{"teacherId":9852388,"projectId":9658334,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our PBIS store, which plays an important role in encouraging positive behavior among our students. Through this program, students earn \"money\" by demonstrating kindness, responsibility, and respect throughout the school day. They are then able to spend their earnings at our PBIS store, creating a meaningful connection between their positive choices and tangible rewards.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, we were able to stock the store with exciting and motivating items such as snacks, mini-notebooks, fun squishies, and other prizes that students truly love. These items not only bring joy but also reinforce the value of making good choices. Additionally, your support helped us provide a special cocoa and caroling experience, where students came together to sing songs and enjoy warm cocoa with marshmallows—creating a memorable and community-building celebration.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our students by fostering a positive school environment and giving them something to work toward and feel proud of. We deeply appreciate your partnership in supporting our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1758314192801,"projectUrl":"project/restock-our-store/9658334/","projectTitle":"Restock our Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9852388_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756335316125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9852388"},{"teacherId":3281530,"projectId":10082917,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, creativity is alive and thriving in every corner of our school! With our art teacher now traveling between classrooms, the art cart you helped fund has made it possible to bring supplies directly to students—without losing valuable learning time.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to fully engage in hands-on projects like painting, drawing, and creating, no matter where their class is located. Instead of limitations, they are experiencing opportunity, expression, and joy through art.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed a logistical challenge into a seamless, inspiring experience for our students. Thank you for ensuring that creativity continues to flourish and that every child has access to meaningful artistic expression. We are so grateful for you! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1774284512752,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-on-every-floor/10082917/","projectTitle":"Creativity on Every Floor!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McHenry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3281530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764640255926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joycejohnson"},{"teacherId":3281530,"projectId":10129438,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, technology learning is more accessible than ever for our students! With our technology teacher moving between classrooms, the tech cart you funded allows essential tools like headphones, mice, and devices to travel easily and efficiently throughout the building.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to dive into digital learning without interruptions—building critical skills, exploring new programs, and engaging in interactive lessons that prepare them for the future.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped remove barriers and create consistent, high-quality learning experiences for every student. Thank you for investing in their growth, curiosity, and success in a digital world. 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Students are not only reading the text, but learning how to think deeply about what they read and explain their thinking to others.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is highly collaborative and engaging. Students work in small groups where they read together, pause to discuss, and ask each other questions to check for understanding. These conversations have helped build both comprehension and confidence, as students learn from one another and practice expressing their ideas clearly.\r\n\r\nThe excitement around these new books has been incredible. Many students are so eager to keep reading that they ask to take the books home and even try to read ahead because they don't want to wait until the next day to find out what happens next. It has been especially rewarding to see students who may have been less engaged in reading before now fully invested, excited, and motivated to read.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided books, but has sparked a genuine love of reading in my students. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769178330792,"projectUrl":"project/reading-discussing-growing-literature/9926952/","projectTitle":"Reading, Discussing, Growing: Literature Circles for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizalde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7012671_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y276&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632892505488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7012671"},{"teacherId":7362739,"projectId":9975337,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has exciting new resources for Fun Friday and indoor recess, including magnetic building tiles and LEGO sets. These materials have already made a big impact in our classroom community!\r\nThe first time I introduced the materials, the students' faces lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately started collaborating, planning structures together, and sharing ideas about what they could build. Some students worked together to create towers and houses with the magnetic tiles, while others designed imaginative LEGO creations. It was wonderful to see students naturally practicing teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving while having fun.\r\nThese resources are becoming a regular part of our Fun Friday and indoor recess time, giving students a positive outlet for creativity and collaboration. They're also helping students build social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and working together.\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and giving students opportunities to learn, create, and grow—even during indoor recess!","fullyFundedDate":1767222883581,"projectUrl":"project/building-playing-and-learning/9975337/","projectTitle":"Building, Playing, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores-Morfin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7362739_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595977438179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/floresmorfin"},{"teacherId":10243740,"projectId":9687875,"letterContent":"First and foremost I want to thank you so much for the wonderful supplies we received. My students were so thrilled when I told them we were receiving new supplies for the classroom. They immediately wanted to use the materials and could not wait at all. I was shocked that my list was chose because I've heard that it doesn't always get it.\r\n\r\nAs of now students are using the some of the materials to make learning fun. They are making words with the sílabas chart we got. I even have some of my higher readers helping students with building two syllables words. They also loved the lotería, and swat the words. It's one of their favorites to play. My students and myself are so thankful for the opportunity donors choose gave us.","fullyFundedDate":1765817297212,"projectUrl":"project/leer-es-poder/9687875/","projectTitle":"¡Leer Es Poder!","teacherDisplayName":"Maestra Ruvalcaba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243740"},{"teacherId":3281530,"projectId":9819566,"letterContent":"Because of you, our students became forensic scientists for the day—and they absolutely loved it!\r\n\r\nUsing the Glo Germ kits, students stepped into the role of investigators, searching for invisible \"evidence\" and tracing how germs travel from hands to surfaces and back again. The moment the UV lights turned on and they saw glowing spots they had missed while washing? Gasps, laughter, and wide eyes filled the room. It was equal parts science lab and detective show.\r\n\r\nStudents eagerly analyzed their results, compared findings with classmates, and made thoughtful conclusions about how germs spread. They weren't just told to wash their hands better—they discovered why it matters. That hands-on experience made the lesson stick in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nEven better, they immediately applied what they learned. After our investigation, students returned to the sink determined to \"beat the evidence,\" carefully scrubbing between fingers, under nails, and around wrists. They were proud to prove they could eliminate every glowing trace.\r\n\r\nYour generosity transformed a simple hygiene lesson into an unforgettable scientific investigation. You helped make learning exciting, meaningful, and practical—all at the same time.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the opportunity to explore, investigate, and grow while building habits that will protect them and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1766074831282,"projectUrl":"project/no-side-characters-detected/9819566/","projectTitle":"No Side Characters Detected...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McHenry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3281530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764640255926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joycejohnson"},{"teacherId":3281530,"projectId":9938867,"letterContent":"Because of you, our students became forensic scientists for the day—and they absolutely loved it!\r\n\r\nUsing the Glo Germ kits, students stepped into the role of investigators, searching for invisible \"evidence\" and tracing how germs travel from hands to surfaces and back again. The moment the UV lights turned on and they saw glowing spots they had missed while washing? Gasps, laughter, and wide eyes filled the room. It was equal parts science lab and detective show.\r\n\r\nStudents eagerly analyzed their results, compared findings with classmates, and made thoughtful conclusions about how germs spread. They weren't just told to wash their hands better—they discovered why it matters. That hands-on experience made the lesson stick in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nEven better, they immediately applied what they learned. After our investigation, students returned to the sink determined to \"beat the evidence,\" carefully scrubbing between fingers, under nails, and around wrists. They were proud to prove they could eliminate every glowing trace.\r\n\r\nYour generosity transformed a simple hygiene lesson into an unforgettable scientific investigation. You helped make learning exciting, meaningful, and practical—all at the same time.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the opportunity to explore, investigate, and grow while building habits that will protect them and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1764704454377,"projectUrl":"project/forensic-flu-fighters/9938867/","projectTitle":"Forensic Flu Fighters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McHenry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3281530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764640255926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joycejohnson"},{"teacherId":3281530,"projectId":9938982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom basics project. Your generosity provided us with the everyday essentials—printer paper, cardstock, and sticky notes—that truly keep our learning running smoothly. These items may seem small, but they make a huge difference in how efficiently and creatively my students can work.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the supplies arrived, we were able to jump right into projects without hesitation. Students used the cardstock for hands-on math models and science diagrams, the sticky notes for reading annotations and exit tickets, and the paper for everything from writing drafts to partner activities. One student said, \"It feels like we can actually make our ideas real now,\" and that's exactly what these materials allow them to do.\r\n\r\nYour support ensured that our classroom stayed stocked, supported, and ready for learning every single day. Thank you for taking a weight off our shoulders and helping my students feel prepared and capable. We are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1764782430581,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics-for-bright-minds/9938982/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McHenry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3281530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764640255926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joycejohnson"},{"teacherId":3281530,"projectId":9875151,"letterContent":"I'm excited to share an update about our recently funded owl pellet project! During our ecosystems unit, we explored food webs, predator-prey relationships, and the energy cycle. Students learned how energy moves from producers to consumers and how every organism plays a vital role in maintaining balance within an ecosystem.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, we discussed when to complete our hands-on investigation. The students thoughtfully decided to save the owl pellet dissection for state testing week. They wanted something meaningful and exciting to look forward to after working so hard on their assessments. I was incredibly proud of their maturity and planning!\r\n\r\nDuring testing week, students will step into the role of real scientists—carefully dissecting owl pellets, identifying bones, reconstructing skeletons, and drawing evidence-based conclusions about an owl's diet and the flow of energy through an ecosystem. This hands-on experience will bring their classroom learning to life in a powerful and memorable way.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting your child's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. I can't wait to see their excitement when we finally open those pellets and begin our investigation. It will be a well-earned and richly rewarding experience for all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1765046877996,"projectUrl":"project/pellets-producers-exploring-energy-in/9875151/","projectTitle":"Pellets & Producers: Exploring Energy in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McHenry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3281530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764640255926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joycejohnson"},{"teacherId":3281530,"projectId":9974322,"letterContent":"Because of you, our school community was able to celebrate Tết and Lunar New Year in a joyful, hands-on, and meaningful way for every student. The decorations, red envelopes, and classroom materials you funded helped bring culture and tradition to life across our entire campus. Students learned about the symbols and stories behind the celebration while experiencing the excitement of a new year filled with hope and possibility.\r\n\r\nWhile a few of the originally requested items became unavailable, we thoughtfully replaced them with materials that also supported our recent Read Across America Week celebrations. Your generosity truly did double duty—supporting cultural learning and strengthening literacy across our school.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students saw that their community values learning, diversity, and celebration. Thank you for investing in experiences that helped them grow not only as readers and learners, but as compassionate, culturally aware individuals.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. 🧧📚✨","fullyFundedDate":1770873085083,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-a-schoolwide-celebration/9974322/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year: A Schoolwide Celebration of Culture & Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McHenry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3281530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764640255926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joycejohnson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126300","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":620,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.9,"schoolId":126300,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Columbia River Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Columbia River Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/pasco-school-district-1/columbia-river-elementary/126300"}