{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"E.W. Griffith Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8023367,"projectId":9993753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging prizes and incentives that make reading feel exciting and rewarding. In our school community, motivation can make all the difference, and these materials help create a positive environment where students feel encouraged to participate take pride in their work and celebrate their growth as readers.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these items, I've already seen an increase in student engagement and enthusiasm, especially during reading activities and challenges. Students are eager to meet their goals and the treasure box has become a meaningful way to recognize their effort and progress. Your support has had a direct impact on their motivation and confidence, and I am truly grateful for the role you've played in helping my students succeed. Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768100770615,"projectUrl":"project/reading-challenge-prizes/9993753/","projectTitle":"Reading Challenge Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jorgensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023367_orig.jpg?crop=331,331,x80,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694626857245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023367"},{"teacherId":8114457,"projectId":10038421,"letterContent":"Thank you again for all your support. The students in my classroom have been able to expand their imaginations and create new projects using the 3-D printer. Many of the students are engaged with the process of how these prints are made as well as the process of designing. Some students are also able to create a preferred reinforcers to promote positive behaviors in the classroom. Many of our student's behaviors have improved especially those whose goal is to earn a personalized reward. The kids are so grateful with the tools that allowed them to expand their imaginations.","fullyFundedDate":1768765466208,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-problem-solving-with-a-3-d-prin/10038421/","projectTitle":"Hands on Problem Solving with a 3-D printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Velasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114457"},{"teacherId":5459507,"projectId":9757988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and support of our students. Because of your kindness, our classroom has been able to bring learning to life in a way that simply would not have been possible otherwise. The props and costumes you provided have made a huge impact, and our students absolutely love them!\r\n\r\nOur students have been working incredibly hard as we prepare for our upcoming performance. What started as a simple idea has grown into a full experience where students are not only learning lines and songs, but also building confidence, collaboration skills, and a true sense of pride in their work. When they put on their costumes or use the props, you can see the transformation immediately—they step into their roles with excitement and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this is their first time participating in something like this. The opportunity to perform, express themselves, and be part of a production has been powerful. The materials you donated have helped create an environment where every student feels included, important, and capable of success. They are not just practicing for a performance—they are learning perseverance, teamwork, and how to push through challenges, which are skills they will carry with them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are now getting very close to performance day, and the energy in the room is incredible. Students are encouraging one another, practicing during any spare moment, and truly taking ownership of their roles. The excitement is contagious! None of this would feel as real or meaningful without the costumes and props that help bring the entire production together.\r\n\r\nYour support has also strengthened our school community. Families are excited, students are proud, and our classroom has become a place where creativity and learning go hand in hand. You have helped create an experience that students will remember for years to come.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and we are so grateful. We cannot wait to share the final performance with our community and celebrate everything the students have accomplished.","fullyFundedDate":1766939035075,"projectUrl":"project/beauty-and-the-beast-elementary-play/9757988/","projectTitle":"Beauty and the Beast Elementary Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5459507_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y525&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703892001497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-yates"},{"teacherId":7573688,"projectId":9993778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing new equipment for my students. Our 5th graders are participating in a track meet with other schools this year and the new equipment will help them train and prepare for the events. We also have our annual Field Day and the equipment will help to allow the whole school to enjoy the games and festivities this year. We are in a lower i come community and this generous contribution made by you will allow us to replenish old worn out equipment so students get to continue to learn how to play new games and improve their skills in the games they already know. I have wanted to teach them how to play horseshoes since I began as a PE teacher but have been unable to find safe games like the ones provided by you.","fullyFundedDate":1768681247204,"projectUrl":"project/pe-equipment-for-mr-acostas-students/9993778/","projectTitle":"PE Equipment for Mr. Acosta’s Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7573688"},{"teacherId":7659384,"projectId":10075418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Kindergarten classroom and the Kindergarten Team. We are so happy to have the new HP Laser color printer and toners. The printer will be used once the school's printer no longer works. \r\n\r\nIt will be used to print decodable books for each individual students. I will be able to print literacy and math small group center materials. I take photos of the students. Then I print the student's photos in color to be used in the classroom. They are used to celebrate student's successes in the knowledge of High Frequency Word Lists and Exact Path trophies in Math & Reading. I have individual book bins with their photos in our classroom library center. \r\n\r\n\r\nAgain, we appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1770673927161,"projectUrl":"project/color-printer-for-our-classroom/10075418/","projectTitle":"Color Printer for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7659384_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752688227002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7659384"},{"teacherId":6457043,"projectId":9994969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our project, \"Playtime Paradise: Epic Playground Equipment.\" Your kindness has transformed our recess time into an exciting, active, and welcoming experience for every student in our class.\r\nThe new recess equipment has quickly become an essential part of our school day. The skip-it ball has been especially impactful—it encourages students to take turns, cheer each other on, and interact with classmates they might not usually play with. I've watched students build confidence as they master new skills, and I've seen shy children open up as they join in the fun. These small moments of connection are helping them practice teamwork, communication, and resilience while they play.\r\nThe ball pit has also become a class favorite. Students' faces lit up the first time they saw it—there were gasps, giggles, and so many excited voices all at once. It has provided a joyful, sensory-rich space where students can play, relax, and reset before returning to class ready to learn. We've already noticed that our students return from recess more focused, calmer, and ready to engage in their lessons.\r\nYour generosity has done far more than provide playground equipment; you have helped create a safe, inclusive space where our students can grow socially, emotionally, and physically. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' well-being. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768109870949,"projectUrl":"project/playtime-paradise-epic-playground-equip/9994969/","projectTitle":"Playtime Paradise: Epic Playground Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Signoretti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6457043_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559842811070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6457043"},{"teacherId":6938004,"projectId":9619094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! With your help, we have been able to continue our classroom hydroponics program. Teachers have been able to use the seeds and replacement materials we needed for our units.\r\n\r\nOur fifth graders were also able to continue our garden tile legacy project. This year the theme was the sun. I included some of their glazed tile designs in the photos. The glaze pencils helped them to create fine lines and details. They will be added to our garden planters later this spring.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting arts and STEM at our school!","fullyFundedDate":1758636777780,"projectUrl":"project/hand-on-steam/9619094/","projectTitle":"Hand-On STEAM!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6938004_orig.jpg?crop=704,704,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573842428702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6938004"},{"teacherId":7659384,"projectId":9998793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Nevada Kindergarten students. The Printer ink refills helped me create new literacy and math centers. The laminating film helped me preserve these centers for years. The scissors have a comfortable handle and soft grip which helps my hands in creating these centers. \r\n\r\nThe electric stapler helps me organized student packets and math worksheets. It's nice having the stapler use batteries so it does not always have to be plugged in the wall. The X-Acto Pencil Sharpener is a much needed in our classroom because use thicker triangular pencils and the regular sized ones. I sharpen pencils weekly for my students. I also give my students fun pencils during the holidays. \r\n\r\nThe crayons are great for their pencil pouches. The electric air pump helps to fill up student cushions. We greatly appreciate your donation to have these mid-year supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1768161939345,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-supplies-for-kinder/9998793/","projectTitle":"Mid-year Supplies for Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7659384_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752688227002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7659384"},{"teacherId":5459507,"projectId":9387599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. The impact has been even better than I expected. The materials have not just been used for general education students, but the Legos have been a big hit with our primary autism students, and they have loved exploring with them. I was not aware of how much impact these Legos would have on all students, and I thank you for your donations. Currently, the students who have gotten the most use out of the Legos have been the autism population at my school. They are very exited to use them and to create with them.","fullyFundedDate":1753998335701,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9387599/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5459507_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y525&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703892001497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-yates"},{"teacherId":6457043,"projectId":9173401,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution of homework game bags. Your support provides our students with fun and engaging resources to help them succeed academically and enjoy their learning journey. The game bags are not only educational but also spark creativity, teamwork, and a love of learning in our classrooms and at home. Students look forward to using them, and parents have shared how these tools make family homework time more enjoyable and productive. Your kindness truly makes a difference, and we are grateful for your commitment to our community. Because of your generosity, more children have the opportunity to build confidence and develop new skills that will benefit them throughout their educational journey and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1752120474442,"projectUrl":"project/family-engagement-fun/9173401/","projectTitle":"Family Engagement Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Signoretti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6457043_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559842811070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6457043"},{"teacherId":4481979,"projectId":9638158,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution toward the purchase of our new scanner! \r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in helping us organize and manage student test materials more efficiently. What once required teachers to sort through stacks of papers can now be done with a simple scan, saving valuable time and allowing us to focus more on what matters most—supporting our students' learning and growth! \r\n\r\nThis scanner has truly transformed the way we handle data. Teachers can now conveniently locate and analyze student information without the frustration of searching through piles of documents. Not only has it improved our workflow and collaboration, but it has also significantly reduced our paper usage, helping us stay organized and environmentally conscious. We are so grateful for your generosity and for investing in a tool that continues to make our school more efficient and sustainable.","fullyFundedDate":1758862256678,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-organize-student-data/9638158/","projectTitle":"Help me organize student data!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4481979_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756341786953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4481979"},{"teacherId":8127574,"projectId":9308642,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your generous donation. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\nThanks to your contributions, we were able to provide individual bins for each student—an addition that has had a big impact on our daily routine. These bins have helped our students keep their learning materials organized, which not only supports their academic success but also promotes independence and responsibility.\r\nThis improvement wouldn't have been possible without your generosity. Your thoughtfulness has created a more structured and supportive learning environment, and for that, we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746786938561,"projectUrl":"project/bins-for-success/9308642/","projectTitle":"Bins for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8127574"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82928","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":608,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":78,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.7,"schoolId":82928,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about E.W. 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