{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leschi Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5362648,"projectId":9954208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations. We are pleased to say that we have established an amazing \"creative\" community. It has become so popular that i had to create a schedule for students because we could not accommodate everyone daily. We share space, time, ideas and love every week. It has been a great way to discover new activities, make good friends and teach kids how to socialize/teach others. \r\n\r\nIt began with just safe space to meet friends, play board games, and socialize with others. We have new students that are invited to this space and feel welcomed. The kids have even shown me how to play wordle. \r\n\r\nWe have worked on projects for the school such as making posters for the school dance, announcing events, helping kids read, volunteering for teacher helpers, and learning transferrable skills that will last them a lifetime. \r\n\r\nwe will be starting our \"appreciation\" cards to mothers, fathers, loved ones, and teachers soon. They can make cards, decorate rocks, or other creative ideas. We did slime and they realized \"teaching\" how to do it, was NOT as easy as they thought. great learning AND our community is stronger. thanks to YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1771333177948,"projectUrl":"project/recess-can-be-about-creative-energy-rele/9954208/","projectTitle":"Recess Can Be About Creative Energy Release!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gladney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5362648"},{"teacherId":5362648,"projectId":9728443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and making a difference in these young boys' lives. I will be 100% this is both a happy and tough time for the boys. They are happy to be out and enjoy holidays, but they are also reminded of the \"haves and have nots.\" You have helped balance it a bit this year and it is appreciated. \r\n\r\ncoming from a household that did not have much, it is easy to see - When people come back from winter break and they talk about all the \"things\" they got for xmas, or the trips they took out of country. Hard to compete when you got some new underwear and clothes. I am grateful that i got anything as an adult, but that is hard to process as a kid. Many make things up, you can tell in how the story is told. It makes me sad, as we understand the \"why.\"\r\n\r\nI try to put less emphasis on \"material things\" and work on intrinsic rewards. But that is hard to understand at this young age. We have a lot of discussions about \"being a leader\", taking care of others, \"doing the right thing,\" and working hard in school. With your donation i was able to not only have snacks, but put together a CARE package for the holidays with coacoa, little toys, snacks for them to enjoy and let them know someone CARES for them. That is something that will be valuable for a \"lifetime.\" Thank you for that . I know it will be a highlight for many of them. We appreciate you. Happy holidays to you and your family as well. May you be blessed with good health, safety, and love.","fullyFundedDate":1763772636517,"projectUrl":"project/reward-good-student-skills-work-hard/9728443/","projectTitle":"Reward good student skills - work hard, play hard!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gladney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5362648"},{"teacherId":5362648,"projectId":9683389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project. The holidays are upon us and end of year activities are upon us. Historically, this has been a time where students veg out and play video games, but because of YOU, we can make it something MORE! \r\n\r\nThey will receive \"CARE\" packages right before our next break, which will include STEM projects. They are most excited about this because it is something specifically for them. I will talk about College and being on their own, and how getting care packages might remind them of home, make them feel seen, and show them support. It also gives them something to do OTHER than video games and social media. They saw the STEM boxes and are so excited to get them. I am still trying to game a plan for those that might not have STEM support at home. (i will do practice session during lunch recess for those who want it.)\r\n\r\nWe have used the flash cards to do interactive activities that focus on timelines, legacy and time periods (what was happening at the time). We will be doing astronomy soon - but just seeing activities with people depicted that look like them is amazing. It makes them feel good and builds confidence for the work that is required. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for inspiring our kids to work hard, to actually \"like\" school, and be excited for their future! happy Holidays, may you and yours be blessed.","fullyFundedDate":1757542444517,"projectUrl":"project/school-breaks-can-still-be-a-vibrant-op/9683389/","projectTitle":"School Breaks Can Still Be a Vibrant Opportunity to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gladney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5362648"},{"teacherId":621846,"projectId":9431304,"letterContent":"The sensory table is such an enhancement to our classroom. As anticipated, so many skills are being learned and practiced with this new material. \r\n\r\nIn our Inclusion classroom, one of the most important components is Universal Design of Instruction. That means that lessons are planned with an entry point and participation opportunity for every student in the classroom no matter their abilities. The sensory table is the magical material that offers just that. Just today, 9, yes, 9 children chose to come play at the sensory table at once. As they squeezed in for space around the tub, they picked up containers to pour water into, using measuring cups, pint glasses, quarts containers, etc. So for the youngest developmentally, they enter for the sensory experience, for the curiosity of pouring. For the cognitively older, they are counting how many scoops of a certain cup fill a container. They are comparing the size of containers. This is the beauty of your gift. Thank you. \r\n\r\nThe sensory table has also offered a wonderful opportunity to practice our turn taking skills. Instead of grabbing, children have learned to use an \"asking hand\" for a turn. It's remarkable how much more someone is willing to give a turn if asked nicely. They have also been using the sand timer to take turns. \"I'll have it first for one minute, then you.\" Yes! Preschoolers are using these remarkable skills at the sensory table that YOU helped to purchase. \r\n\r\nGratitude seems too small a word for your donation. This is a gift that will continue to give by offering equitable opportunity to the students in our classroom, no matter their abilities.","fullyFundedDate":1755436807664,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-table-for-sensory-seekers/9431304/","projectTitle":"Sensory Table for Sensory Seekers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp621846_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750795806449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/621846"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35959","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":273,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.8,"schoolId":35959,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Leschi Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Leschi Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/district-one-seattle-public-schools/leschi-elementary-school/35959"}