{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rainier View Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7947475,"projectId":9779386,"letterContent":"My school teaches daily morning social-emotional-learning lessons to all grades. The teachers love having access to engaging books that illustrate the concepts and actions they are teaching about. The kids love to check out books that they have been exposed to in the classroom, especially if it is a story they can relate to. \r\n\r\nI love when students step out off of their own path for a moment to try to understand what someone else is going through.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for your donation to our library of empathy and compassion books. Your generosity will impact hundreds of children for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760552131307,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-of-books-that-illustr/9779386/","projectTitle":"Building a library of books that illustrate compassion and empathy.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7947475_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694476426047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7947475"},{"teacherId":7947475,"projectId":9514283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our library of new titles. These are the kinds of books that elicit actual squeals from the kids when they discover them on the shelves. These are fun, engaging, contemporary titles that excite kids about reading, and keep them coming back for more.\r\n\r\nLibrary budgets can be quite meager these days, and your generosity goes a long way to keeping school libraries relevant for the students. \r\n\r\nYour donation will impact hundreds of students, for years to come. We very much appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1758858864475,"projectUrl":"project/updating-our-library-with-new-books-to-m/9514283/","projectTitle":"Updating Our Library with New Books to Make Reading Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7947475_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694476426047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7947475"},{"teacherId":7947475,"projectId":9394314,"letterContent":"Thank you, again, for your donation to our student representative library.\r\n\r\nChildren deserve high quality, high interest, current books to choose from at the library - books that reflect who they are and what they can become.\r\n\r\nA library that represents different cultures and traditions helps our students connect home to school, and helps students understand each other better - the goal being a more inclusive and caring global community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity puts these kinds of materials directly into the kids' hands. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1751072269857,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-of-books-that-represe/9394314/","projectTitle":"Building a Library of Books That Represent our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7947475_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694476426047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7947475"},{"teacherId":7947475,"projectId":9288483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support our project of building a library of non-fiction and biography books. Our students love to read about \"real-life\" things and biographies are very impactful, especially in a narrative form.\r\n\r\nKeeping the library stocked with up-to-date and relatable material is so important when it comes to stoking and keeping kids' interest in reading. (We're competing with a lot of small screens and social media out there!) \r\n\r\nYour donation will impact hundreds of kids for years, to come.","fullyFundedDate":1749351309037,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-of-non-fiction-and-bi/9288483/","projectTitle":"Building a Library of Non-Fiction and Biography Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7947475_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694476426047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7947475"},{"teacherId":7947475,"projectId":9252602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our library! Children's literature is so rich and diverse and being able to present new titles to our students keeps them excited about reading.\r\n\r\nWhen students are allowed to choose their own books, it can have many benefits, including increased motivation, increased reading achievement, a sense of ownership, inspiring meaningful conversations, improved social skills, and giving teachers insight into students personalities and interests.\r\n\r\nYou have made it possible to present new choices - keeping it fresh!","fullyFundedDate":1748568555469,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-of-new-exciting-and/9252602/","projectTitle":"Building a Library of New, Exciting, and Diverse Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7947475_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694476426047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7947475"},{"teacherId":4750847,"projectId":9130902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to stock up our school store. When our students went to the store after receiving the items, they had so much joy with more options. They are spending their points for being kind, responsible, or safe in school on some fun items that they otherwise would not have the option of getting.\r\n\r\nThe students in my building are loving the options of sand, playdough, slap bracelets, slime and so many more options because of your generous donation. Having options that students want makes them want to earn more points by being kind, responsible and safe all day long no matter where they are on campus. The choices motivate them to get more points so then next time they get to go to the store they have something fun to choose from.","fullyFundedDate":1740832569181,"projectUrl":"project/school-store-stock-up/9130902/","projectTitle":"School Store Stock Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Larsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4750847_orig.jpg?crop=712,712,x1612,y1491&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757448435965","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4750847"},{"teacherId":6885573,"projectId":9131522,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. My students love their new sensory items. Their faces lit up as bright as our light table when they felt the new items. \r\n\r\nThe different textures the sensory fill came in, such as rubbery, smooth and bumpy, appeals to a variety of senses. They enjoys the textures, however it seems the sounds each item makes is very satisfying as the pour and measure the various items. \r\n\r\nAs a special education classroom that specializes in autism, sensory needs are very prevalent. 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For the first time this year, our students were not only thrilled to earn their PBIS points—they were genuinely excited to spend them on meaningful and engaging materials. Seeing their faces light up as they chose science kits, creative art supplies, and hands-on learning tools was incredibly rewarding for our staff and inspiring for the kids.\r\nOne of our parent volunteers graciously runs the PBIS store during school hours, twice a month. Her feedback about students having more meaningful items to earn is wonderful to know. \r\nYour support has truly made a difference by encouraging positive behavior and fostering learning through creativity and exploration. You have helped to create a school environment where students feel motivated, valued, and eager to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1741093740810,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-stem-and-literacy-rewarding/9134492/","projectTitle":"\"Exploring STEM and Literacy: Rewarding Positive Behavior!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jayakody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273724_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694652663174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273724"},{"teacherId":1935811,"projectId":7842124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students love the resources that we received. They have been building a variety of things with the tools. I have had so much fun watching their creativity with all the new materials we were able to receive.\\\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited to use them. They were like We can build towers and cities. We can try to balance the rocks on top of each other. \r\n\r\nMy students continue to expand their creativity and engineering skills by building and learning how to balance items. They love that the materials are easy to access, and the new storage containers have been received as well. These items have enhanced the learning experience for all my students.","fullyFundedDate":1695004075081,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-our-youngest-learners/7842124/","projectTitle":"STEM for our Youngest Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crandell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1935811_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467124286370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-mcgee"},{"teacherId":4610300,"projectId":9070919,"letterContent":"On behalf of Rainier View Elementary, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of student incentives and social-emotional learning games. Your support plays a meaningful role in helping our students stay motivated and on track with their academic and personal development plans.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, we are able to celebrate students who are making positive choices and working hard toward their goals. The incentives you provided are not just rewards—they are powerful motivators that encourage students to continue striving for excellence.\r\n\r\nEqually important are the social-emotional games you donated, which are now being used in classrooms and counseling sessions to help students build essential skills like empathy, teamwork, and self-regulation. These resources are helping us create a more supportive and emotionally healthy school environment.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to student success is making a real difference. We are truly grateful for your kindness, and we look forward to the continued impact of your generosity.\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,\r\nKathy Pederson\r\nSpecial Education Teacher\r\nRainier View Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1739375889710,"projectUrl":"project/regulated-littles-are-happy-adults/9070919/","projectTitle":"Regulated Littles Are Happy Adults!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pederson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4610300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501819719652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4610300"},{"teacherId":7947475,"projectId":9111561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of manga books to our library. \r\n\r\nThe students get so excited when new books appear on the shelves and manga are HOT HOT HOT! When students are allowed to choose their own books, it can have many benefits, including increased motivation, increased reading achievement, a sense of ownership, inspiring meaningful conversations, improved social skills, and giving teachers insight into students personalities and interests.\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for your generous donation. When kids are excited about the material they choose, excitement about reading quickly follows. Your donation will impact kids in our school for years to come","fullyFundedDate":1741370590832,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-high-interest-library-of-mang/9111561/","projectTitle":"Building a High-Interest Library of Manga Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7947475_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694476426047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7947475"},{"teacherId":7947475,"projectId":9110715,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of representative books to our library.\r\n\r\nChildren deserve high quality, high interest, current books to choose from at the library - books that reflect who they are and what they want to become. They get so excited when new titles appear on the shelves and that translates into an excitement for reading. In this time of digital everything, it is encouraging to see students celebrate finding a book that inspires them.\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for your generosity. Your donation will have a great impact on hundreds of students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744213915181,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-of-books-that-represe/9110715/","projectTitle":"Building a Library of Books That Represent Our Students.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7947475_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694476426047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7947475"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56392","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":495,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.8,"schoolId":56392,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rainier View Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rainier View Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/federal-way-public-schools/rainier-view-elementary-school/56392"}