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The amazing illustrated picture books have allowed my students the freedom to read together, but also, to come back to the book whenever they choose to, to pull it off the shelf and revisit a picture or some words that felt good. These moments, the moments of private healthy grieving in the classroom. That is the impact this library has had on my class. I can not thank you enough for funding this project that means so much to me.","fullyFundedDate":1762388559565,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-healing-helping-kids-navigate/9867735/","projectTitle":"Books for Healing: Helping Kids Navigate Grief and Loss","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1603201_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538025618383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1603201"},{"teacherId":2913015,"projectId":9975478,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring these new books to our library! Your generosity has given students access to engaging, current titles that support both a love of reading and important literacy skills.\r\n\r\nThese books help students enjoy reading and learning about others while connecting with their own experiences. They also introduce students to diverse characters, perspectives, and topics that spark curiosity and encourage empathy.\r\n\r\nReading in our library looks different for every student. Some students curl up with a favorite series during independent reading time, while others eagerly browse the shelves to discover new interests. Many students enjoy discussing books with friends, sharing recommendations, and exploring topics they want to learn more about.\r\n\r\nThe new books have been especially exciting for students who previously struggled to find titles that matched their interests or reading levels. Seeing students rush to check out a book they've been waiting for or return asking for the next book in a series has been wonderful. 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We are all so comfortable because of your generosity! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758834524505,"projectUrl":"project/calm-cool-lights-to-create-calm-cool/9478056/","projectTitle":"Calm, Cool, Lights to Create Calm, Cool, Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1603201_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538025618383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1603201"},{"teacherId":6751818,"projectId":9462544,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in our interest of reading! This project will impact around 45 kids this year. Our students have done an awesome job expanding their interest of books and this has had a direct influence on that. By getting sets of books, students are now able to interact with one another and for cool relationships.\r\n\r\nWe have a high need for new books in our library and this is perfect! 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About this school
Graham Hill Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Seattle, Washington that is part of District One - Seattle Public Schools.
It serves 272 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.1:1.
Its teachers have had 435 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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Title 1
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Grades Pre-K - 5
272 Students
27 Teachers
5149 S Graham StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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57%
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Graham Hill Elementary School
$334,222
raised using DonorsChoose
435
projects
funded
70
teachers
funded
1,352
donors
34
projects
for
basic supplies
54
projects for
technology
42
projects for
books
18
projects
for
art supplies
Graham Hill Elementary School has received support from
1,043 individuals from Washington and
309 individuals out-of-state.