{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tukwila Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":10113704,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, every kindergartner in my class was able to look amazing and feel incredibly proud of themselves as they celebrated kindergarten graduation in their caps and gowns. The moment they put them on, their faces lit up with excitement. They stood a little taller, smiled a little bigger, and truly felt recognized for all of the hard work they put in this year.\r\n\r\nThis special celebration was about more than just dressing up—it was an opportunity for students and their families to reflect on how much growth has happened since the first day of school. Many of my students entered kindergarten learning how to be part of a classroom community, and now they are leaving as confident readers, writers, mathematicians, and friends.\r\n\r\nI am so thankful that your generosity made this meaningful experience possible. You helped create a memorable moment for both students and families as we launched these young learners into the first year of their formal education. The pride, joy, and confidence they felt on graduation day are gifts they will carry with them as they begin their journey into first grade.","fullyFundedDate":1777989378171,"projectUrl":"project/caps-and-gowns-for-our-kindergarten-grad/10113704/","projectTitle":"Caps and Gowns for Our Kindergarten Graduates","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225436_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756233900773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225436"},{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":10037383,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my kindergarten students have been using the Pac-Man fine motor station during center time to strengthen the hand muscles they need for writing, cutting, and other classroom tasks. Students use the tennis ball \"Pac-Man\" tools to pick up and sort small beads, turning skill-building practice into a fun game.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the Pac-Man tools with their googly eyes, they were immediately excited and eager to try them. There were smiles, laughter, and lots of cheering as they challenged themselves to pick up beads and move them from one container to another. Even students who sometimes hesitate with fine motor activities were excited to participate.\r\n\r\nThe containers and trays have helped keep materials organized and accessible, allowing students to stay focused on practicing important skills rather than searching for lost pieces. I have already noticed students building endurance, control, and confidence as they work.","fullyFundedDate":1778694534742,"projectUrl":"project/building-writing-musclesone-squeeze-at/10037383/","projectTitle":"Building Writing Muscles—One Squeeze at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225436_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756233900773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225436"},{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":10072513,"letterContent":"When the cubby organizers arrived, my students were immediately excited to have their own shared supply space at their tables. We placed pencils, erasers, and glue sticks into the cubby organizers and used this as an opportunity to teach students how to organize their materials and share with their tablemates. Students were excited to set them up and quickly learned where everything belonged. Throughout the day, they are able to independently access what they need without interrupting instruction, which has made our classroom run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nHaving these materials within reach has made learning more accessible and efficient. Students are spending less time searching for supplies and more time focused on their work. They are also building important skills like sharing, responsibility, and teamwork as they care for their shared space. Moving forward, we will continue to use the organizers during group activities and centers to strengthen independence and collaboration.","fullyFundedDate":1773855504153,"projectUrl":"project/organized-tables-ready-to-learn/10072513/","projectTitle":"Organized Tables, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225436_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756233900773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225436"},{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":10068946,"letterContent":"We recently had a special visit from an art teacher who guided our class through a fun project inspired by Corduroy. After listening to the read-aloud, students learned how to draw their own version of Corduroy and carefully glued buttons onto their bears. It was a meaningful experience that combined listening, creativity, and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nBefore having the drying racks, a project like this would have quickly turned into a mess, with artwork spread all over the classroom trying to find space to dry. Papers would overlap, and small pieces like buttons could easily fall off or get lost. This time, however, students were able to neatly place their artwork on the drying rack, giving each bear its own safe space to dry without being disturbed.\r\n\r\nWhen students saw their finished artwork carefully organized and protected, they were so proud. They checked on their bears throughout the day, excited to see them drying safely with their buttons still in place. The drying racks have truly transformed how we manage art projects, allowing us to create more freely while keeping our classroom calm, organized, and respectful of student work.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are excited to continue incorporating more hands-on art projects into our literacy lessons. Students are already looking forward to creating more stories and artwork, knowing their creations will be cared for from start to finish.","fullyFundedDate":1771008394543,"projectUrl":"project/drying-rack-for-little-artists-big-crea/10068946/","projectTitle":"Drying Rack for Little Artists’ Big Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225436_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756233900773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225436"},{"teacherId":10276858,"projectId":9808371,"letterContent":"Before these culturally responsive books arrived, our classroom library was full of the same old classics, great stories, but they didn't reflect the beautiful, diverse faces in our kindergarten classroom. Now our shelves tell a different story, one where every single one of my kids can find themselves. My students are more confident, more engaged, more curious about each other. They're developing cultural competence and empathy at an age when those foundations really matter. Every single day, I see the impact of this donation in the way my kids interact with books, with each other, and with themselves. That's the kind of change that lasts a lifetime. \r\n\r\nI want you to know what your generosity has meant to us. This wasn't just a donation of books; it was an investment in twenty little humans who needed to see themselves as worthy, valuable, and important. You gave my students the gift of representation, of belonging, and of knowing that their stories matter. From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of every child whose life you've touched, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768778510822,"projectUrl":"project/beef-up-our-classroom-library-with-cultu/9808371/","projectTitle":"Beef Up Our Classroom Library With Culturally Relevant Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10276858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767850687782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276858"},{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":10067246,"letterContent":"Since receiving the magnetic creature-building pieces, my students have been using them during center time and small group activities to design animals and imaginary creatures. One of our favorite moments is when students mix and match the bodies of different animals to create brand-new creatures. This always sparks laughter, joy, and excitement throughout the classroom. As they experiment, students quickly notice that some body parts do not match or connect as easily as others, which naturally leads them to problem-solve and try new approaches.\r\n\r\nWhile building, students carefully use spatial reasoning and early STEM skills to figure out how pieces fit together. They also communicate with their peers about their ideas, describing what their creature can do or explaining their design choices. Students proudly share their creations with classmates, which stimulates meaningful conversation and provides valuable opportunities for language development. These playful moments are helping students build creativity, persistence, and communication skills all at once.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation and bringing joy and academic practice through play to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771006434113,"projectUrl":"project/stem-creature-creations/10067246/","projectTitle":"Stem Creature Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225436_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756233900773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225436"},{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":9982077,"letterContent":"When the organizational bins arrived, my students were excited to help set them up and sort our station materials, toys, and learning activities. During math and literacy rotations, students can quickly find what they need and get started right away. One student said, \"Everything has a home now!\" and proudly showed classmates how to clean up and reset their station.\r\n\r\nWe now use the bins daily to store toys and activity materials so they are organized and separated by purpose. Students know exactly where items belong and how to put everything back together neatly on the shelf when they are finished. Transitions are calmer and quicker, and students are more independent and focused. Thanks to these bins, our classroom has more time for learning and less time spent searching for materials.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768496214740,"projectUrl":"project/organized-bins-focused-minds/9982077/","projectTitle":"Organized Bins, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225436_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756233900773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225436"},{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":9984615,"letterContent":"When the new chair pockets arrived, my kindergarteners were thrilled to see something made just for their space. We opened the box together and talked about how these pockets would help keep our books and folders safe. Right away, students eagerly placed their library books and notebooks into their own pockets and proudly showed classmates how they could find their materials all by themselves. \r\n\r\nNext, we are using this improved organization to support our literacy and math routines. Students will continue practicing independence by managing their own materials during small groups and center time. Thanks to these durable chair pockets, our classroom runs more smoothly, giving us more time for learning and less time spent searching for lost or damaged items. Your support has truly made a difference in helping our students build organization skills that will benefit them all year long.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768495348998,"projectUrl":"project/chair-pockets-for-classroom-success/9984615/","projectTitle":"Chair Pockets for Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225436_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756233900773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225436"},{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":9838777,"letterContent":"Since introducing the stamps, my students have been working together in small groups with enthusiasm and care, and it has been wonderful to see how naturally they practice taking turns and sharing materials. They excitedly pass stamps to one another, help friends choose the right letters, numbers, shapes, or animals, and work together to spell words, match uppercase and lowercase letters, and count their stamped creations. These hands-on moments have strengthened not only their early literacy and math skills, but also important social skills like cooperation, communication, and kindness.\r\n\r\nThe joy and curiosity on their faces when exploring the stamps has been truly heartwarming. Students love stamping different animals and making their sounds, creating colorful shape patterns, and combining letters and numbers into imaginative pictures and designs. Learning stations are now filled with creativity, focus, and proud conversations as students share their work with one another. These materials have made learning feel playful and meaningful, and they have had a lasting impact on both academic growth and classroom community. Thank you so much for your generosity and support in helping make this joyful learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768091050235,"projectUrl":"project/stamp-learn-and-play/9838777/","projectTitle":"Stamp, Learn, and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225436_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756233900773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225436"},{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":9908428,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has come alive with meaningful conversations, excitement, and deep learning around character development. When the puppets arrived, my students were thrilled. Their faces lit up with curiosity and joy as they eagerly met our Character of the Month for January: Perseverance Horse. \r\n\r\nPerseverance is a big word and a challenging concept for kindergarteners to understand. Through storytelling, role-play, and guided conversations led by Perseverance Horse, students were able to see, hear, and feel what it means to keep trying even when something is hard. The puppet shared simple, relatable stories about not giving up, and students quickly began making connections to their own experiences—learning to write letters, solving puzzles, or trying again after a mistake.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue rotating through our character traits each month, using the puppets to act out real-life classroom scenarios, support social-emotional discussions, and reinforce positive behaviors. With two full sets, my teaching partner and I are able to stay aligned across classrooms, giving all students consistent language and experiences throughout the year.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are not just learning about character—they are living it. Thank you for giving us a joyful, meaningful tool that will impact our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1765231945348,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-puppets-bringing-sel-t/9908428/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Puppets: Bringing SEL to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225436_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756233900773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225436"},{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":9952930,"letterContent":"Thanks to this new shelf, our classroom has become a more organized, calm, and inviting space for learning through play. Students now know exactly where materials belong and are able to independently choose center activities, use them responsibly, and return them when finished. Having materials clearly displayed and within reach has empowered students to take ownership of their learning space and increased their confidence during play-based learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the shelf, they were excited to help organize the materials and quickly learned how to use it as part of our daily routines. Cleanup time has become smoother and more purposeful, with students proudly taking responsibility for caring for shared materials.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students are strengthening important life skills such as independence, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork—skills that support learning well beyond the classroom. Our next steps include expanding learning-through-play centers and giving students more opportunities to make choices, collaborate with peers, and engage in meaningful hands-on learning. This shelf has truly helped create a classroom environment where play, structure, and learning work together.","fullyFundedDate":1767605186516,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-storage-for-our-classroom/9952930/","projectTitle":"Shelf Storage for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225436_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756233900773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225436"},{"teacherId":10225436,"projectId":9954401,"letterContent":"Since introducing these fine-motor stations, my students have been highly engaged and motivated during center time. They eagerly rotate through the stations, carefully placing Perler beads, tracing shapes with stencils, and using hole punchers with focus and determination. These hands-on activities have given students meaningful opportunities to strengthen their hand muscles while staying actively involved in learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, students were excited and curious, immediately asking how each tool worked and rushing to try them out. Even students who typically struggle with writing or cutting tasks showed increased confidence and persistence, proudly sharing their creations and accomplishments.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students are building the fine motor control, hand strength, and coordination they need for writing, drawing, and other classroom tasks. Our next steps include using these stations to support letter formation, shape design, and early writing activities. 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