{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Helen B Stafford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1066587,"projectId":9149932,"letterContent":"Thank you for making reading accessible and engaging for my blooming readers! These decodable books help students practice decoding with a limited set of letters. This ensures that students are not having to try to read words that include letter sounds that they haven't yet learned. Without these book sets, we had to wait until much later in the year until students could start accessing engaging text. Now, students can start to apply reading skills with only the letters they've been taught. My emerging readers are exited to engage with the text - they LOVE these books!\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1751901169006,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-to-read/9149932/","projectTitle":"Help Us Learn to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1066587_orig.png?crop=981,982,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662568289316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hoane"},{"teacherId":7975661,"projectId":9439770,"letterContent":"My students are loving their new reading area. During reading rotations, they've been using the new books, comfy pillows, and colorful rug to curl up and enjoy their stories. It has created a cozy and inviting space that helps them stay focused and excited about reading.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited! As soon as they saw the new books and the cozy reading space, they were smiling, pointing things out to each other, and asking when they could start using everything. They couldn't wait to sit on the pillows and explore the books.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue to use the new reading space during literacy rotations to help build reading stamina, fluency, and comprehension. Students will also begin book talks, where they can share their favorite stories with classmates using the new books. This space will continue to support their growth as confident and enthusiastic readers.","fullyFundedDate":1756387069883,"projectUrl":"project/lifelong-readers/9439770/","projectTitle":"Lifelong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendenhall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7975661_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650154407087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7975661"},{"teacherId":1066587,"projectId":9149950,"letterContent":"Each month, our school highlights and celebrates a certain trait. My hope this year was to provide a better understanding for what each trait really means, so that students can develop these important skills and to make celebrating these traits much more meaningful. The books provided through this project help my students learn and understand our various traits through characters, actions, and discussion. Similarly, the books provided through this project showcase diverse cultures, celebrations, and families. These are so meaningful as we learn about and discuss various holidays and traditions. Thank you so much for your contributions to this project. It is making a world of difference in my students' social, emotional, cultural, and literacy development.","fullyFundedDate":1745000710973,"projectUrl":"project/powerful-lessons-through-literacy/9149950/","projectTitle":"Powerful Lessons Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1066587_orig.png?crop=981,982,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662568289316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hoane"},{"teacherId":1066587,"projectId":9546576,"letterContent":"Thank you for filling our classroom with materials and activities that engage my young learners! My students use our mini whiteboards and dry erase markers daily. The special feature of the primary writing lines helps them as they learn to write new letters. My students LOVE to use the magnetic number and letter tracing, as well as the math key and locks. There are so many engaging and meaningful new activities that not only excite them about their learning, but allow them to develop such important skills. Another favorite item is our classroom vacuum. What a difference it makes to keep our classroom feeling like a beautiful and cared for space, and what a great way for students to develop responsibility! Thank you for all that you donated!","fullyFundedDate":1756387059130,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-an-engaging-classroom/9546576/","projectTitle":"Materials for an Engaging Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1066587_orig.png?crop=981,982,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662568289316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hoane"},{"teacherId":1066587,"projectId":9546438,"letterContent":"Thank you for this beautiful addition to our classroom space! This new classroom carpet is positively impacting my students more than you could imagine! Not only does it create a space that is bright and beautiful, but it also supports my students in classroom routines. The rainbow color structure of the carpet allows students to work in color \"teams\" to pass out and collect materials at the carpet, to earn points, and to celebrate other \"teams.\"\r\n\r\nWhat a difference this classroom carpet has made! Thank you so much for your positive impact!","fullyFundedDate":1756387063080,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-for-learning/9546438/","projectTitle":"A Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1066587_orig.png?crop=981,982,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662568289316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hoane"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":9742286,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students have already been enjoying the supplies. They have already used the printing materials and had so much fun. The art rack has already been to use with all the printing we did this week. \r\n\r\nThey are extremely grateful that you helped provide them with these materials. The laminator has been a blessing. My other laminator decided to retire this year. Laminating our math games helps preserve them.\r\n\r\nThank you for all the support you have given my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759364085192,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds/9742286/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":3845707,"projectId":9502533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my project! Because of your kindness, our classroom now has engaging math games, hands-on STEM tools, fresh whiteboard markers, and professional development books that are transforming the way we learn and grow together.\r\n\r\nThe math and STEM materials have sparked incredible excitement and curiosity. Students are exploring new ways to problem-solve, experiment, and think critically while collaborating with their classmates. The whiteboard markers keep our lessons interactive and creative, while the professional development books are helping me strengthen my teaching practice and bring fresh ideas to my students each day.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly elevated our classroom. These resources have made learning more joyful, hands-on, and meaningful for every child. The smiles, laughter, and \"I did it!\" moments we see daily are all possible because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our work and for helping create a space where students can explore, imagine, and achieve. Your impact will continue to inspire our learning all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1755705209031,"projectUrl":"project/stock-our-shelves-spark-our-smiles/9502533/","projectTitle":"Stock Our Shelves, Spark Our Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3845707_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530376054353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3845707"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":9665931,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. My students are enjoying all the building materials that they have received. Building has been one of their favorite things to do. They prefer to stay inside and build than go outside and play. \r\n\r\nIt is really nice to be able to offer students a variety of building materials. I have enjoyed seeing them use their creativity to build. My students are very thankful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference and donating to my class it is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758636830801,"projectUrl":"project/stem-building-and-incentives/9665931/","projectTitle":"STEM Building and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":9702945,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom. We are so thankful for our new chair. This new chair is giving students a comfortable place to refocus. They are also able to sit here and just do work.\r\nI am so grateful that my students have more flexible seating. It is very important that students have a variety of places to work, it keeps them focus. Having this new chair has really helped one specific student in my class that really struggles to complete work. He enjoys sitting on this chair and is more willing to complete work. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1758567274621,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9702945/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":9573463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Because of your generosity, I was able to provide every student in my class with the supplies they will need to be successful this school year. \r\n\r\nFamilies were very grateful that they did not have to stress out about having to buy school supplies for their students. Many of these families are struggling just put food on their tables. Your generosity has impacted many families. \r\n\r\nThank for your generosity and I hope you will continue to help teachers provide supplies for their students..","fullyFundedDate":1756387037720,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-supplies/9573463/","projectTitle":"Basic Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":9339701,"letterContent":"Thank so much for supporting our dancers. It has been a dream of mine to give my students this beautiful Jalisco folklorico dress to dance in. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, I will now be able to watch my current students, and future students wear this dress while they preform folklorico dances. \r\n\r\nI hope you understand how much of a difference you are making for these students. They will never forget being able to perform these dances. This would not be possible without your donations. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and hope that you will continue to support teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1747450079609,"projectUrl":"project/get-in-the-groove-support-our-dancers-w/9339701/","projectTitle":"Get in the Groove: Support Our Dancers With New Dresses","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":9667096,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness. Many of my students come to school without snacks and are hungry by 10:30am. I try my best to buy as many snacks as possible, but it is not always possible with so many students. \r\n\r\nMy students were excited to receive the snacks and are happy to have a variety. 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We are always hungry and need food to focus.\"","fullyFundedDate":1757451181197,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-snacks-for-hungry-students/9667096/","projectTitle":"Classroom Snacks for Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32278","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":453,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":84.6,"schoolId":32278,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Helen B Stafford Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Helen B Stafford Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/tacoma-public-schools/hellen-stafford-elementary-school/32278"}