{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Stevens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4739721,"projectId":9564487,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contributions to our classroom project. Your support has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe new resources have been an incredible addition to our classroom. My students recently used them during our STEM unit on Rocks and Minerals, where they designed and built containers to organize classroom supplies. Through this hands-on project, students practiced measuring, testing, and refining their designs—skills that align closely with our math and science standards.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were genuinely excited and eager to begin. Their enthusiasm was evident as they explored, collaborated, and proudly presented their finished designs to the class. These resources have encouraged creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork in ways that truly enhance their understanding of the concepts we are studying.\r\n\r\nAs a next step, we will continue integrating these materials into future STEM challenges, allowing students to apply their learning to new, real-world problems. Your generosity has provided them with the tools and confidence to keep exploring, questioning, and innovating.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for helping make these meaningful learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758202990311,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-stem-explorers/9564487/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young STEM Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4739721_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755742348903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-molina1"},{"teacherId":10025981,"projectId":9333007,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude on behalf of myself and the school for your generous donation of a laminating machine. Your gift has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students and on our environment that facilitates learning and creativity on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the laminator, we've been able to transform ordinary materials into durable and reusable resources. This laminator has supported school-wide initiatives. We have been very proud of displaying our Start with Hello signs throughout the school. What before would be printed and discarded on a continuous basis will now be lasting and allow to promote our message while promoting school spirit.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly made an impact and has brought our educational tools to a new level. It has also helped us stretch our resources further, which has become more important than ever. A small machine that has made a big difference. Again, we are so grateful for your belief in our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1750256171596,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-once-wipe-and-repeat/9333007/","projectTitle":"Laminate Once, Wipe and repeat.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kuhn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10025981"},{"teacherId":8720557,"projectId":9248382,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of chapter books for our first-grade classroom. These new texts are helping students practice important skills such as reading fluency, comprehension, and building a stronger vocabulary. In our classroom, reading happens every day through partner reading, independent reading time, and small-group discussions where students share their thoughts and make connections. \r\n\r\nMany students are especially excited to dive into chapter books for the first time. One student who usually struggled to stay engaged is now eager to finish each chapter and proudly shares what happened with the class. Your gift has truly inspired a love for reading and is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746785981708,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-finding-ourselves/9248382/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Finding Ourselves!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lastres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8720557_orig.jpg?crop=1061,1061,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663953051063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8720557"},{"teacherId":9831211,"projectId":8931868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing Bee-Bots into our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has given my young learners the chance to explore math, shapes, and problem-solving in a hands-on and exciting way.\r\n\r\nThe Bee-Bots are helping my students build a strong foundation in coding while also reinforcing key academic skills. As they program the bees, they are identifying shapes, counting steps, and practicing sequencing (all while thinking critically about cause and effect). Technology like this makes abstract concepts concrete for five-year-olds, turning learning into play.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is watching their code come to life. Their faces light up when the Bee-Bot moves exactly where they planned, and even when it doesn't, they eagerly troubleshoot and try again. This persistence and excitement are powerful lessons in problem-solving.\r\n\r\nOne student who was initially hesitant with math has especially connected with the Bee-Bots. By coding the robot to make different shapes, he has gained confidence in identifying and naming them. Moments like this remind me of the impact your generosity has beyond academics. It builds confidence and a love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' futures. Because of you, they are not only learning math, but also gaining early exposure to coding, technology, and the problem-solving skills that will serve them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1741369472117,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-buzzing-into-steam/8931868/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Buzzing into STEAM!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ledgister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9831211"},{"teacherId":1131885,"projectId":9319146,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous support, which made it possible to purchase a laptop for our students. This technology is already making a meaningful difference, giving my students the opportunity to explore coding, problem-solving, and creativity in new and exciting ways. Having access to a reliable device allows them to engage with programs that develop computational thinking and prepare them for the future.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited to use the laptop for coding their robots and creating projects that bring their ideas to life. Many of them had never imagined that they could design, build, and program technology on their own, but now they can see themselves as creators and innovators. Your gift is not only helping them learn valuable skills, but also inspiring them to dream bigger about what they can achieve in the world of technology.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' learning and growth. Your generosity is opening doors for children who might not otherwise have these opportunities, and together we are helping to build a brighter future for them.","fullyFundedDate":1746757454009,"projectUrl":"project/coding-minds-bright-futures/9319146/","projectTitle":"Coding Minds, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1131885_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509320067048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-a-farley"},{"teacherId":1131885,"projectId":9085671,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our HUE camera stop motion project! Your donation has brought an exciting, hands-on learning experience to my 5th grade students, allowing them to explore science concepts in a creative and meaningful way. With the HUE camera, students were able to bring their ideas to life through stop motion animation—turning abstract concepts like the water cycle, states of matter, and ecosystems into engaging visual stories. This project gave them the chance to combine science, art, and technology, and they were thrilled to see their learning in action.\r\n\r\nBeyond deepening their understanding of science, this project has sparked confidence, teamwork, and pride in their work. Students who are usually quiet in class came alive when filming and narrating their animations. It has made science more accessible and fun, and many have asked when they can do it again! Your support didn't just provide a tool—it opened up new ways of thinking and expressing learning. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students see themselves as creators, scientists, and storytellers.","fullyFundedDate":1744032773874,"projectUrl":"project/light-camera-create/9085671/","projectTitle":"Light, Camera, Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1131885_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509320067048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-a-farley"},{"teacherId":1131885,"projectId":8957924,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation of Hue stop motion cameras! Thanks to your support, my students now have an exciting opportunity to bring their creativity to life through animation. These cameras are opening up a whole new world of storytelling, engineering, and problem-solving, allowing students to plan, design, and produce their own stop-motion videos.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen their enthusiasm grow as they brainstorm ideas, experiment with movement, and refine their projects. These hands-on experiences are not only strengthening their STEAM skills but also building teamwork, perseverance, and confidence. Your generosity is making an immediate and lasting impact, inspiring young learners to think like creators and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and giving them this amazing opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1734036073090,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-create-inspiring-young/8957924/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Create: Inspiring Young Innovators with Stop Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1131885_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509320067048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-a-farley"},{"teacherId":1131885,"projectId":8932537,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous donation of 3D pens to our classroom! Because of your support, my students now have an exciting, hands-on way to bring their creativity and engineering ideas to life.\r\n\r\nThese 3D pens are already sparking innovation as students design and build models related to our STEAM lessons. From crafting prototypes to exploring structural design, they are learning problem-solving skills in a way that traditional materials just can't match. For many of my students, this is their first experience with 3D printing technology, and it's opening their eyes to new possibilities in engineering, art, and design.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a lasting impact, inspiring young minds to think beyond the page and into the third dimension. Thank you for believing in our students and their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1732184778695,"projectUrl":"project/3d-creations/8932537/","projectTitle":"3D Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1131885_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509320067048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-a-farley"},{"teacherId":4878819,"projectId":8439370,"letterContent":"I am so elated that you helped to fund my project. My students and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your sincere kindness and dedication to helping teachers help students succeed in life will not go unnoticed.\r\n\r\nStudents who are given the resources to succeed go further in life. We thank you for helping us reach our goal. Our new headphones will help us to concentrate on what we are learning, and we are no longer a distraction to the other student. 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