{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highline Community Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4826412,"projectId":9758422,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful donations that allowed us to buy multiple games for 1st grade - 5th grade students. Our 3rd - 5th grade students learned about good sportsmanship, how to read and follow directions, how to problem-solve misunderstandings, and how to strategize. The 3rd - 5th graders then went on to teach our 1st and 2nd graders how to play the games and how to have good sportsmanship. Some of our students went on to ask their families to buy some of the same games to play at home. \r\n\r\nWe hope to create a system where families can check out the board games to play at home and develop a love for playing board games and putting away the game console for a night or two. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1764642586493,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-for-great-minds/9758422/","projectTitle":"Game on for Great Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4826412_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506228085155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4826412"},{"teacherId":10484189,"projectId":10212079,"letterContent":"This project has made such a meaningful difference in my classroom and in the lives of my students. What may seem like bookshelves, seating, and classroom supplies to some has become so much more to my students—it has created a special place where they feel comfortable, welcome, and excited to read.\r\nMy students now have a cozy reading nook that feels like their own little corner of the classroom. They love choosing a book, finding a comfortable place to sit, and settling in to read. I have seen students who were once hesitant about reading become more willing to pick up a book and give it a try. Watching them become excited about finding a book that interests them is one of the most rewarding parts of being their teacher.\r\nThe organized bookshelves and book bins have also made our classroom library more accessible. Students can independently browse, make choices, and find books that match their interests and reading abilities. For my students who need extra support, including my English language learners and those who may not yet see themselves as strong readers, this environment helps take away some of the pressure and allows them to build confidence at their own pace.\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped me create a classroom where my students feel that reading is something to enjoy—not just something they have to do. The cozy lighting, comfortable seating, and inviting atmosphere send a simple but powerful message: You belong here. You are a reader. Your learning matters.\r\nI am incredibly grateful to the donors who made this possible. You didn't just provide materials for my classroom; you helped me create a space where children can discover new worlds, build confidence, develop a love of reading, and feel proud of themselves as learners. Every time I see a student curled up with a book and completely absorbed in what they are reading, I am reminded of the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom.\r\nThank you for helping me give my students a classroom they can feel proud to call their own.","fullyFundedDate":1780792779888,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-library-where-every-reader-b/10212079/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Library Where Every Reader Belongs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484189"},{"teacherId":9226320,"projectId":10514714,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Every Child Has Superpowers: Books for Strong Hearts and Minds\"! As a reading interventionist, I work with students in small groups to strengthen foundational reading skills, build confidence, and help students see themselves as capable readers. These specific set of books provide meaningful opportunities to build confidence, perseverance, empathy, and self-awareness alongside reading skills.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these books extends beyond my intervention groups. These texts are available to benefit our whole school community, and I have shared a set with our Social Emotional Coordinator so she can incorporate them into her lessons and small groups. I especially love seeing students who may be hesitant or struggling readers become engaged when they find a character or story they can connect with. The books give students something to talk about, think about, and learn from while making reading feel relevant and enjoyable. Thank you for helping us put high-interest, meaningful books into the hands of students and for supporting both strong readers and strong hearts throughout our school!","fullyFundedDate":1787174591776,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-has-superpowers-books-for-s/10514714/","projectTitle":"Every Child Has Superpowers: Books for Strong Hearts and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759138787238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226320"},{"teacherId":10172483,"projectId":10198709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding this project for my students! Your generosity means more than I can put into words. Having snacks available in our classroom for all students will make a huge difference in their day. Knowing that they can have something to eat when they are hungry will help them feel cared for, supported, and better able to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have one less thing to worry about during the school day. These snacks are more than just food—they are a reminder to my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. Thank you for investing in my students, supporting their well-being, and helping make our classroom a more welcoming and nurturing place. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1777930037809,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-my-class/10198709/","projectTitle":"Snacks for my Class!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10172483_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786559131310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10172483"},{"teacherId":9226320,"projectId":10220250,"letterContent":"Our students are excited to put these new resources to work! We'll use them during upcoming lessons and hands-on activities, giving students the opportunity to explore, create, collaborate, and apply what they're learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nOur next step will be to continue our current classroom learning by using these materials to deepen our understanding. Students will work together, share their ideas, and use the new resources to create and demonstrate what they've learned. We're looking forward to seeing their creativity, confidence, and excitement grow throughout the learning experience.\r\n\r\nThank you to our generous donors for investing in our students and helping make these learning experiences possible. Your support brings new opportunities into our classroom and makes a meaningful difference in our students' education for the upcoming school year and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1778261876234,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-play-that-sticks/10220250/","projectTitle":"Phonics Play That Sticks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759138787238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226320"},{"teacherId":9226320,"projectId":10284660,"letterContent":"For many of my students, this is the very beginning of their literacy journey, and every breakthrough—recognizing a letter, identifying a sound, blending sounds, or reading a simple word—is a moment worth celebrating.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have engaging materials that allow them to physically interact with letters and language as they learn. The alphabet mats provide a tactile way for students to practice letter recognition and formation, helping them strengthen foundational skills while making learning active and memorable.\r\nThese resources will help create a classroom environment where students can explore, practice, and learn with confidence. Instead of simply seeing letters on a page, students can touch, manipulate, and interact with them as they develop important connections between letters, sounds, and words.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping make early literacy exciting and accessible for my students. Each time a child proudly recognizes a letter, forms it correctly, connects it to its sound, or takes a step toward reading a word, we see the impact of your generosity.\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn through exploration, build confidence, and develop the essential skills they need to become successful readers. Your kindness is making a lasting difference in their classroom and in their literacy journey!","fullyFundedDate":1778859600850,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-is-my-superpower-building-stron/10284660/","projectTitle":"Phonics is My Superpower: Building Strong Readers Through Playful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759138787238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226320"},{"teacherId":9226320,"projectId":10333088,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students! Your generosity has provided our students with the equipment they need to learn, practice, and enjoy the game of soccer in a safe and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThe soccer balls, popup goals, shin guards, and whistles are more than just equipment—they are tools that help our students build important skills and confidence. Students will learn the fundamentals of soccer through drills and organized games while developing teamwork, communication, leadership, perseverance, and sportsmanship. The shin guards and other equipment also help ensure that students can participate safely.\r\n\r\nBecause our school has historically been underfunded, many of our students have limited access to organized athletic opportunities. Your donation helps remove that barrier and gives students the opportunity to participate in a structured activity where they can be active, make friends, challenge themselves, and feel a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity sends our students a powerful message: they are worth investing in. Thank you for helping us provide meaningful opportunities for our students to grow stronger, more confident, and more connected to their school community.","fullyFundedDate":1781704250712,"projectUrl":"project/road-to-the-world-cup-equipping-future/10333088/","projectTitle":"Road to the World Cup: Equipping Future Soccer Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759138787238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226320"},{"teacherId":9226320,"projectId":10284635,"letterContent":"As we begin a new school year, I am excited to create a learning environment where students feel welcomed, curious, and eager to learn. My students are naturally creative and enthusiastic, and I look forward to seeing them grow as they explore stories in meaningful, hands-on ways. These materials will bring an extra level of excitement to our literacy learning and help make the beginning of the school year a joyful experience for every student.\r\n\r\nThe storytelling puppet kits for *Go Away, Big Green Monster!* and *Pete the Cat* will give students the opportunity to step inside their favorite stories, act out characters, practice new vocabulary, and retell events in their own words. I can already imagine the excitement these puppets will bring as students use their voices, creativity, and imaginations to become part of each story. These experiences will help students build language skills and confidence while discovering how much fun reading can be.\r\n\r\nThe sequencing cards will provide hands-on opportunities for students to practice putting story events in order and identifying the beginning, middle, and end. As the year progresses, these activities will help students strengthen comprehension, develop logical thinking, and begin to understand how stories are organized.\r\n\r\nTogether, these materials will support all learners, including multilingual students and those who learn best through visual and kinesthetic experiences. They will give students multiple ways to participate, communicate, and demonstrate what they understand.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources will help us start the school year with excitement, imagination, and a love of learning. I look forward to watching my students use these materials to find their voices, build confidence, and grow into enthusiastic readers and storytellers throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1780005872671,"projectUrl":"project/where-stories-jump-off-the-page/10284635/","projectTitle":"Where Stories Jump Off the Page","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759138787238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226320"},{"teacherId":3360105,"projectId":10255912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school. These snacks are are great to have to start off our year so that our students know they can get hydrated or make sure their tummy is full anytime they need to. \r\nWe've been able to help other classrooms as well by supplying them with snacks to start their year. We all know how hard it is to learn with full belly and the safety and security that you can get something to eat if you need to. \r\nHaving the Sonic match makes your money go twice as far. We really appreciate this.!!","fullyFundedDate":1778261886656,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-and-hearts/10255912/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds and Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3360105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450226332432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-pierce"},{"teacherId":9226320,"projectId":10282782,"letterContent":"As we begin the school year, these resources will make a meaningful difference in my students' ability to learn, participate, and feel successful in the classroom. The sandpaper letters will provide hands-on, multisensory opportunities to strengthen letter recognition, phonics, and early reading skills. Students will be able to learn through touch and movement, making literacy instruction more engaging and accessible.\r\nThe weighted blanket will provide calming sensory input for students who experience anxiety, overstimulation, or difficulty maintaining focus. The visual timer will make transitions and work periods more predictable, helping students develop independence and better understand expectations. \r\n\r\nTogether, these resources will help create a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. They will promote independence, self-regulation, engagement, and academic growth while ensuring that students with diverse learning needs have equitable access to instruction.\r\n\r\nAs we start the school year, these tools will help my students build confidence, strengthen their literacy skills, and develop the independence they need to become successful learners. I am deeply grateful that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1779332294540,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-and-literacy-tools-that/10282782/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports and Literacy Tools That Change Lives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759138787238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226320"},{"teacherId":9241786,"projectId":10198686,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our \"Student-Led Glow Party: Building Kindness Leaders\" project! Your generosity is helping us create an unforgettable experience where our students can celebrate kindness, build leadership skills, and shine as role models in our school community. Because of your support, our young leaders will have the resources they need to plan and execute an event that spreads joy and reinforces our PACK values of Perseverance, Accountability, Cooperation, and Kindness. This project wouldn't be possible without caring community members like you who believe in the power of student leadership. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our Huskies!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1778884865724,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-glow-party-building-kindnes/10198686/","projectTitle":"Student-Led Glow Party: Building Kindness Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fryer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9241786_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762889558048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9241786"},{"teacherId":10159071,"projectId":10189666,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to my project! I received the materials towards the end of the school year last year, so my students have not yet had the opportunity to utilize the materials. However, I did unbox the materials with a group of my students and we were able to talk about which items they were most excited about. It was so much fun to see their faces light up as I was pulling each item out of the box! \r\n\r\nAdditionally, we discussed what the items were for. We were able to talk about what sensory bins were designed for as well as the point of the project - to celebrate wellness and kindness with others around the school! My students are very much looking forward to diving into this project.","fullyFundedDate":1776185131063,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-bins-to-celebrate-wellness-and-k/10189666/","projectTitle":"Sensory Bins to Celebrate Wellness and Kindness at School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mikaela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159071_orig.jpg?crop=1471,1471,x887,y816&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776025526705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159071"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41320","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":362,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.0,"schoolId":41320,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Highline Community Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Highline Community Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/cherry-creek-school-district-5/highline-community-elementary-school/41320"}