{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Washington Elementary STEM Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":37.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1033652,"projectId":9970851,"letterContent":"Launching a classroom podcast transforms our learning environment into a space where language and math come alive through authentic purpose. As students plan, script, and record episodes, they strengthen foundational language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They must organize their thoughts clearly, use precise academic vocabulary, revise for clarity, and practice fluent oral expression. Explaining science investigations aloud requires them to sequence events, describe cause and effect, and support their ideas with evidence—deepening comprehension and expressive language skills. At the same time, the project strengthens concrete math learning as students measure materials during experiments, track data, calculate time limits for episodes, interpret results, and apply real-world problem solving. The podcast planning book adds structure for organizing ideas, estimating recording length, and analyzing patterns in data, reinforcing math standards in meaningful and applied ways.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic growth, this project cultivates essential soft skills that elevate the entire classroom community. Students develop confidence as they share their voices publicly, collaboration as they work in production roles, and responsibility as they manage equipment and meet recording deadlines. Taking on roles such as host, interviewer, or sound technician promotes leadership, accountability, and teamwork. Responding to peer questions and reflecting on feedback strengthens critical thinking, empathy, and communication. Because the podcast is student-driven and inquiry-based, it nurtures curiosity and ownership, empowering students to see themselves as capable thinkers and contributors. Over time, the podcast becomes more than a project—it becomes a culture-building experience that blends academic rigor with creativity, voice, and real-world relevance.","fullyFundedDate":1767223027195,"projectUrl":"project/podcast-in-the-classroom/9970851/","projectTitle":"Podcast in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mickelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1033652_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611008422473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmickelson"},{"teacherId":4400442,"projectId":9941566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making it possible for each of my students to receive a personal winter supply kit. Your generosity is already having a meaningful impact as we move into the colder, drier months.\r\n\r\nEach student now has their own set of essential items, including individual tissue packs, chapstick, hand cream, and gloves. These supplies help my students stay comfortable and healthy throughout the school day. Winter weather can be especially tough on children's skin, particularly around the mouth. When lips become dry, many students instinctively lick them, which often leads to painful chapping and irritation—the familiar \"lip ring\" many children experience.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, students often lacked the tools to care for these issues, creating an ongoing cycle of discomfort that distracted from learning. Because of you, my students are now empowered to take care of themselves quickly and safely. Having their own personal kits promotes independence, dignity, and comfort, allowing them to stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing such thoughtful and practical support to my students. Your kindness has made a real difference in their daily school experience, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1765058813893,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-students-warm-and-ready-to-l/9941566/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Students Warm and Ready to Learn This Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Machuca-Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4400442_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491277787783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmachucaevans"},{"teacherId":4400442,"projectId":9899070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making it possible for every one of my 2nd-grade students to receive a rain poncho. Your generosity had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students were able to stay dry, comfortable, and included on rainy days. Instead of worrying about getting soaked, they can focus on learning and enjoying their day at school. For many of my students, having their own poncho helped them feel prepared and cared for—and they were so excited to use them.\r\n\r\nYour support removed a small but important barrier for my students, and it truly made a difference in their school experience. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for showing my students that there are people who care about their well-being.\r\n\r\n\r\n2nd Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1763484346665,"projectUrl":"project/stay-dry-stay-learning/9899070/","projectTitle":"Stay Dry, Stay Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Machuca-Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4400442_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491277787783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmachucaevans"},{"teacherId":4402599,"projectId":9273326,"letterContent":"Sorry for the delayed response. Your support allowed the students to continue learning even if they forgot their Chromebook at home or it was not charged. With these extra Chromebooks I was allowed to assign individual work as well as partner work. I was also able to assign review work as well as challenging work. I have noticed that the shy students look forward to working on the Chromebooks. The Chromebooks have also helped me reach my non English speaking students as well as my fluent English speaking students. In addition to learning the students are also able to use their Chromebooks for Fun Friday.","fullyFundedDate":1750710558199,"projectUrl":"project/no-chromebook-no-problem/9273326/","projectTitle":"No Chromebook, no problem","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Renteria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4402599"},{"teacherId":1033652,"projectId":9940386,"letterContent":"After many years in the classroom, I have learned that the most powerful learning happens when students can actively engage, experiment, and make sense of ideas for themselves. The Micro:bit robot car kits do exactly that. Rather than using technology only as a screen-based tool, students are building, coding, testing, and revising in real time. As they program the robot's movements, lights, sounds, and sensors, they develop a concrete understanding of how technology functions in the real world. The learning is purposeful and collaborative—students naturally talk through problems, troubleshoot together, and persist when something doesn't work the first time.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the immediate feedback and sense of ownership. They quickly see how small changes in their code produce real results, which builds confidence and curiosity. The clear, step-by-step entry points allow all students to experience early success, while the open-ended nature of the kits encourages deeper exploration. Even after the initial novelty wears off, students remain engaged because there is always something new to test, improve, or redesign. As a teacher, it is deeply rewarding to watch students move from following directions to independently experimenting and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nOver time, I have also seen how this technology reaches students who may not always thrive with traditional instruction. Hands-on learners, English learners, and students who struggle to express themselves in writing often become leaders during these lessons, explaining their thinking and supporting peers. Because our school emphasizes environmental studies, students are making meaningful connections between robotics and real-world applications in agriculture, conservation, and sustainability. These experiences go beyond a single project or event; they help students see themselves as capable thinkers and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1766115105554,"projectUrl":"project/robots-using-microbits-for-learning/9940386/","projectTitle":"Robots Using Microbits for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mickelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1033652_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611008422473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmickelson"},{"teacherId":1033652,"projectId":9909366,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the LEGO 3-in-1 Creator sets and classroom LEGO bricks—they have brought so much joy, engagement, and meaningful learning to my students. Using these kits as homework challenge sets has given students a hands-on way to extend their learning beyond the classroom, especially for those who struggle with traditional assignments. One standout moment was watching students excitedly explain how their first build didn't quite work, but after trying again and making adjustments, they were able to problem-solve their way to success. These experiences have strengthened perseverance, spatial reasoning, and flexible thinking in a way that feels empowering and fun for third graders.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the LEGO materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were eager to build, rebuild, and share their creations with classmates. With that excitement has also come a real learning opportunity around responsibility. We have faced some challenges ensuring all pieces make their way back to school so the kits can be rotated equitably among students. This has led to thoughtful conversations about teamwork, accountability, and caring for shared resources—important life skills that go hand-in-hand with academic learning. Students are becoming more mindful about checking pieces, organizing kits, and helping one another so everyone has access.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue rotating through the Creator kits while also participating in open-ended LEGO challenges using bagged classroom bricks. These projects invite students to design original creations—such as inventions that solve a problem—and reflect on their thinking through drawings and short writing pieces.","fullyFundedDate":1764707274452,"projectUrl":"project/lego-challenges/9909366/","projectTitle":"LEGO Challenges","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mickelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1033652_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611008422473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmickelson"},{"teacherId":1033652,"projectId":9951540,"letterContent":"Our students dove right in with excitement and curiosity, collaborating in pairs to design, build, and program solutions such as auto-irrigation systems for farmland, greenhouse temperature and humidity monitors, artificial lighting for agriculture, farmland protection devices, and warm-temperature detection tools.\r\n\r\nEach student pair selected a theme that interested them most, which led to meaningful engagement, problem-solving, and creativity. As an environmental magnet school, these kits perfectly align with our mission and will support real-world applications around our campus, as well as student submissions to our Innovation Lab. We are incredibly grateful for your support in helping our students see themselves as engineers, environmental stewards, and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1766115107665,"projectUrl":"project/agriculture-microbit-coding-kits/9951540/","projectTitle":"Agriculture Microbit Coding Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mickelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1033652_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611008422473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmickelson"},{"teacherId":1033652,"projectId":9933997,"letterContent":"Our students dove right in with excitement and curiosity, collaborating in pairs to design, build, and program solutions such as auto-irrigation systems for farmland, greenhouse temperature and humidity monitors, artificial lighting for agriculture, farmland protection devices, and warm-temperature detection tools.\r\n\r\nEach student pair selected a theme that interested them most, which led to meaningful engagement, problem-solving, and creativity. As an environmental magnet school, these kits perfectly align with our mission and will support real-world applications around our campus, as well as student submissions to our Innovation Lab. We are incredibly grateful for your support in helping our students see themselves as engineers, environmental stewards, and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1764618709782,"projectUrl":"project/agriculture-microbit-coding-kits/9933997/","projectTitle":"Agriculture Microbit Coding Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mickelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1033652_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611008422473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmickelson"},{"teacherId":4403498,"projectId":7100483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, Global Discussions.\r\nSince returning from the COVID-19 pandemic, our classroom has felt the loss of the cozy, collaborative spaces we once had. This world map rug is more than just decor; it provides my students with a dedicated, comfortable place to gather for our social studies group activities.\r\nThe students are absolutely thrilled to have a space where they can sit together, explore the continents right beneath their feet, and engage in meaningful conversations about the world. Your support has genuinely transformed our learning environment and brought a renewed sense of community to our classroom.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and our global education!\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1676595096259,"projectUrl":"project/global-discussions/7100483/","projectTitle":"Global Discussions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4403498_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532034198192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4403498"},{"teacherId":9193434,"projectId":9883997,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your kind and generous donations. Our Mac Mini is the perfect tool for students to practice their language skills with the different apps and videos. Students can use it with partners or individually. It is the perfect size and when connected to our classroom monitor and keyboard, students can enjoy working on the different activities and still have enough space on the table for other supplies. Thank you again and know that your gift is making a great impact on the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764161925424,"projectUrl":"project/a-mac-mini-for-learning/9883997/","projectTitle":"A Mac Mini for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9193434"},{"teacherId":6858012,"projectId":9768610,"letterContent":"I wanted to share a quick update and a heartfelt thank you. We have already received the materials, and the students are absolutely enjoying them!\r\n\r\nThe STEM kits, Legos, LED writing pads, and planter activities have brought so much excitement into our classroom. Students are more engaged, curious, and eager to participate as they build, experiment, and explore concepts hands-on. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and confidence grow as learning truly comes alive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is already making a meaningful difference each day. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and helping create joyful, engaging learning experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759377073826,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-innovation-through-stem-legos/9768610/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Innovation Through STEM, Legos, and Creative Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6858012_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612061204771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6858012"},{"teacherId":3622595,"projectId":9803571,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! Your support means the world and helps create a brighter,cleaner, and healthier classroom for all our students. It is always important as an educator to think of ways to enhance my students' school experience. During free choice time my students are able to choose the center they want to participate in. This allows them to have fun and look forward towards this incentive. We deeply appreciate your kindness and the positive impact it has on our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1761327282519,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-imaginations/9803571/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Imaginations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Y. 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