{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garfield Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9689819,"projectId":9166144,"letterContent":"Sorry about the delayed thank you. School ended for the year right after I finished the 3D printing projects. As a result of your donation, 200 plus kids were able to print the projects they created and take a piece of their learning home with them. It has been a real interest booster for these students!\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity! The best part is that many students who don't succeed in the more traditional subjects in school found success and even excelled at this. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1742061035147,"projectUrl":"project/filament-for-3d-printing-enabling-kids-t/9166144/","projectTitle":"Filament for 3d Printing Enabling Kids to Take Home Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9689819_orig.jpg?crop=739,739,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730836146499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9689819"},{"teacherId":2670707,"projectId":9143111,"letterContent":"These goals have been a \"big score\" for the students at Garfield. Every morning, the goals were placed on the field and every class had access to them for any and all recesses throughout the day. I watched students practicing goals by themselves, scoring goals against a friend, and having whole soccer games with two nets and a large group of friends. With so much student enthusiasm toward soccer, these goals \"leveled up\" their recess.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your help in making this happen. The teachers and staff at Garfield believe this made a big impact for the students.","fullyFundedDate":1741715438295,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-goals-for-soccer-players/9143111/","projectTitle":"Soccer Goals for Soccer Players","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rasmussen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2670707_orig.jpg?crop=648,648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613412786047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2670707"},{"teacherId":2383680,"projectId":9600617,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in funding our Scholastic News magazine subscription. Your support has brought a meaningful and exciting learning tool into our 4th grade classroom, and the impact is already evident every time a new issue arrives.\r\n\r\nEach student receives their own bi-weekly magazine, and the level of excitement it creates is incredible. Scholastic News is consistently high-interest, and my students eagerly flip through the pages the moment it's handed out. The online portion has been an especially big hit! Its engaging videos help build vital background knowledge and spark curiosity before we even begin reading the articles.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I love that the subscription comes with supplemental materials that help us break up parts of our typical curriculum, which can be rigorous and challenging. These resources allow us to explore concepts in fresh, accessible ways and give students opportunities to practice annotating and identifying nonfiction text features in a format they truly enjoy.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation is helping students make meaningful connections beyond the classroom. They are taking what they learn and applying it to real-world situations. Recently, two students used Scholastic News as a research tool to create a special segment honoring Native Americans for our school announcements—an inspiring example of how these materials empower them to think critically and contribute thoughtfully to our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in our students. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755618658334,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-curiosity-one-page-at-a-time/9600617/","projectTitle":"Fueling Curiosity, One Page at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Larson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2383680_orig.jpg?crop=276,276,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611741143961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2383680"},{"teacherId":828347,"projectId":9242277,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of an iPad and Apple Pencil, learning in our 2nd grade classroom has become more interactive, creative, and engaging than ever before. These tools have not only inspired my students to explore reading, writing, and math through hands-on activities, but they've also enhanced my teaching by allowing me to create personalized lessons, give immediate feedback, and bring lessons to life in dynamic new ways. \r\n\r\nThe iPad and Apple Pencil have helped me reach every learner more effectively and have sparked excitement and curiosity across our classroom. Your support is truly making a lasting difference in how my students learn—and how I teach.","fullyFundedDate":1746754597391,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-interactive-learning/9242277/","projectTitle":"iPad for Interactive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutherland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp828347_orig.jpg?crop=1376,1376,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572832577039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hsutherland"},{"teacherId":828347,"projectId":9241113,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, young learners are building the strong foundations they need to become confident, lifelong readers. The decodable books you helped provide are making a remarkable difference—giving students the chance to practice the phonics skills they're learning in class through engaging, success-oriented stories. \r\n\r\nWith each page they read, children experience the joy of decoding words on their own, boosting both their fluency and confidence. Because of you, more students are discovering that reading is not only possible—it's exciting. Your contribution is helping to open doors to literacy, learning, and limitless possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1746754852826,"projectUrl":"project/decodables-for-beginning-readers-equals/9241113/","projectTitle":"Decodables for Beginning Readers Equals Road to Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutherland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp828347_orig.jpg?crop=1376,1376,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572832577039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hsutherland"},{"teacherId":9934182,"projectId":9138067,"letterContent":"THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for donating a brand new set of headphones to our class! We have been using them every day, and it has made such a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAt our school, students use computers every day and the programs we use are quite noisy if we aren't using headphones. In order for students to focus and get the extra practice they need, we need headphones that are comfortable and easy for kids to use. The headphones you purchased for us are especially nice because the cords don't tangle AND they have built-in microphones which is a big help when we are doing assessments or more interactive classroom assignments.\r\n\r\nI cannot stress enough how nice it is to have quality products that make the hard work of learning just a little bit easier. Our class is so thankful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1741060858548,"projectUrl":"project/sounds-like-were-learning/9138067/","projectTitle":"Sounds Like We’re Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joralemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9934182_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740964162457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934182"},{"teacherId":3071753,"projectId":9131114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my project! My students are thrilled with their beautiful new book bags. They love using the whisper phones to help them focus during our silent reading times to grow their reading skills. They have thoroughly enjoyed all of the new books we received as you can see in the photos.\r\n \r\nI am also so happy to have received these books, especially the grammar ones that reinforce skills we are learning in our phonics curriculum. In addition, I have loved having the activity books to supplement our curriculum in a fun way for the students. Your generosity and support of public education means the world to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1740847869559,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-read/9131114/","projectTitle":"We Love To Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Standiford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3071753_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572929798464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jstandiford"},{"teacherId":9893541,"projectId":9055391,"letterContent":"The ipad you contributed to has been a great success! The 5th grade students in my class have had fun helping me learn how to use it, that's for sure! \r\n I first used the ipad in my coaching role at the middle school. I recorded players shooting form and was able to coach them on stance, form and technique. I used an interactive web site that was a re-creation of a 'coach whiteboard' for diagramming plays, planning plays and ideas, and teaching player positions. I was also able to easily access player data/phone #'s/and record attendance through the ipad being linked to our school district's database. The ipad was so much easier to have for these features- before the ipad I was using my bulky and cumbersome laptop. \r\n In my 5th grade classroom I have been able to use the ipad with students to record different assignments/work projects. Knowing that they will see themselves in video encourages them to work hard and be detailed. The ipad has also been used as a link to the public library for ebooks and audiobooks. \r\n I am continuing to learn all that this ipad will allow me to do in my classroom. One thing is for sure- when I bring out the ipad the students really get excited!\r\n Thank you for your donation to my classroom project. It truly is a blessing to me, my students, and my players.","fullyFundedDate":1737918122995,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-action-growth/9055391/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Action... Growth!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stachofsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893541"},{"teacherId":3071753,"projectId":9035772,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our little hearts! These items are bringing so much joy to our classroom! My students have been thrilled to have so many fun items in our treasure box now. They love the fun pens, keychain animals, and fidget toys. Our indoor recesses are much more fun with the new magnetic tiles and bigger packs of crayons to do beautiful coloring and creations. When their feelings get too big, my students are loving the fidgets and worry stones to help them calm down. I am so happy to have the big pack of wipes to clean up our messes. My students loved the story The Day The Crayons Quit.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness and generosity! These little items certainly did go a long way in bringing happiness to our classroom. I am so grateful to each one of you, and so are my students!","fullyFundedDate":1737113061955,"projectUrl":"project/little-items-go-a-long-way/9035772/","projectTitle":"Little Items Go A Long Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Standiford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3071753_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572929798464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jstandiford"},{"teacherId":9689819,"projectId":8921963,"letterContent":"I am so very thankful for the generosity you have shown to our Garfield community. My students tell me that library is their favorite class since I've started training on 3D printing. \r\n  \r\nI will try to attach my power points used with the students. So far, I have had 4th and 5th graders creating sideless cubes on Tinkercad. They are now moving into creating a cookie cutter. As I assumed, this has snagged much interest from the students who don't excel at traditional subjects. It has been fun connecting with these students and building their confidence in school with something that is fun for them. \r\n\r\nI have 4 projects that I've created video guidance, then I'm going to allow them to create their own project. Once they have finished all 5, they will get to choose which one I'm going to print for them!","fullyFundedDate":1731546054474,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printer-for-title-1-schools-library/8921963/","projectTitle":"3D Printer for Title 1 School's Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9689819_orig.jpg?crop=739,739,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730836146499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9689819"},{"teacherId":8698823,"projectId":8971300,"letterContent":"My students and I have been so grateful for the treasure box prizes donated to our classroom. We use these items as a way to motivate and reward positive behaviors, such as completing assignments or helping a friend. At the end of each week, we celebrate all of their hard work by allowing them to choose a prize from the treasure box. This has really helped foster a love for school and learning, as the preschoolers know their efforts will be recognized. The excitement they feel when they pick out their prizes is truly heartwarming, and it gives them something to look forward to as they complete their weekly tasks. \r\n\r\nOur school is a Title 1 elementary that supports underserved populations, so many of my students face challenges outside the classroom. The treasure box prizes offer a small but meaningful way to encourage them and show them that their hard work matters. It has made a noticeable difference in their engagement and enthusiasm, and I am incredibly thankful for your generosity in helping make this possible. As a teacher, I often have to pay for these prizes out of pocket, so it's incredibly helpful to not have to worry about the financial burden and instead focus on supporting my students' learning.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart thank you, my little Busy Bees and I are very grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1734469419364,"projectUrl":"project/busy-bee-treasure-box-prizes-and-stude/8971300/","projectTitle":"'Busy Bee' Treasure Box Prizes and Student Gifts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poffenroth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8698823_orig.jpg?crop=853,853,x0,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681773066295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8698823"},{"teacherId":828347,"projectId":8504771,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the classroom supplies you donated, including the colored pencils, multi-cultural colored pencils, zipper pouches for supplies, dry erasers and markers, as well as the huge supply of crayons and multi-cultural crayons.\r\n\r\nThese resources are so important for my students, as they enable them to use crayons that represent their skin color. Your generosity truly makes a difference in their learning experience, and I am incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1723672826097,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-success-with-school-supplie/8504771/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Success with School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutherland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp828347_orig.jpg?crop=1376,1376,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572832577039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hsutherland"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36604","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":322,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":76.0,"schoolId":36604,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Garfield Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Garfield Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/spokane-public-schools/garfield-elementary-school/36604"}