{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"White Center Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8614039,"projectId":9840959,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school community, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of the \"Read, Explore, Celebrate: Vietnamese Book Challenge.\" Your kindness and commitment to literacy and cultural learning have made a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have the opportunity to explore Vietnamese stories, celebrate their cultural heritage, and strengthen their love of reading. Through this challenge, students are not only improving their literacy skills but also building pride in their language, identity, and community.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create joyful learning experiences that encourage curiosity, connection, and a lifelong love of books. We are truly grateful for your partnership in helping our students read, explore, and celebrate Vietnamese literature and culture.","fullyFundedDate":1767141626629,"projectUrl":"project/read-explore-celebrate-vietnamese-boo/9840959/","projectTitle":"Read, Explore, Celebrate: Vietnamese Book Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8614039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666575652774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8614039"},{"teacherId":7423894,"projectId":9793659,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our students were able to use the new squeeze toys, stress balls, and fidget sensory tools every day to help them stay calm, focused, and ready to learn. \r\nWe incorporated these resources during independent work time, small group instruction, and even during testing. One meaningful moment was during a writing lesson when a student who often struggled with anxiety used a stress ball to stay regulated and was able to complete their assignment with confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were incredibly excited and grateful. Many of them immediately connected with the tools, exploring how they worked and expressing how much they helped them feel relaxed and comfortable in the classroom. \r\n\r\nAs we moved forward, we planned to continue integrating these sensory tools into daily routines, especially as students worked on longer projects that required sustained focus and collaboration. \r\n\r\nThese resources allowed us to build a classroom environment where students felt supported both academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the opportunity to learn in a way that helped them feel happy, calm, and successful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764735461344,"projectUrl":"project/learning-happy-and-relaxed/9793659/","projectTitle":"Learning Happy and Relaxed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sra. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7423894"},{"teacherId":7423894,"projectId":7803004,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom was able to provide snacks to students who needed them most, and the impact was immediate and meaningful. We incorporated snack time into our daily routine, especially during longer learning blocks, giving students a chance to refuel and reset. \r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was during a reading workshop when a student who often struggled to stay focused was able to remain engaged the entire time after having a snack—participating and contributing to class discussion. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, their faces lit up with excitement and gratitude. Many of them expressed how much it meant to have something to eat during the day, and it created a sense of comfort and care in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nHaving this resource allowed us to build a more inclusive and supportive environment where all students were ready to learn and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible and for being such an important part of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1701716261225,"projectUrl":"project/happy-heart-with-a-happy-stomach/7803004/","projectTitle":"\"Happy Heart with a Happy Stomach\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sra. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7423894"},{"teacherId":8614039,"projectId":9693627,"letterContent":"Reading can be challenging for many students, which is why I see developing reading skills at home as such an important part of my teaching journey. Through these projects, my students gained more chances to enjoy reading, have fun, and see their growth in learning! Many of them began borrowing books from my library and the school library to read at home, and some even loved sharing their favorite books with friends. It marked a wonderful beginning for many more exciting learning adventures. Thank you so much for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1760717257379,"projectUrl":"project/help-4th-graders-reach-their-30-books-c/9693627/","projectTitle":"Help 4th Graders Reach Their \"30 books challenge\" Reading Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8614039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666575652774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8614039"},{"teacherId":8614039,"projectId":9970561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful support of our students during the Lunar New Year celebration at White Center Heights. We felt truly touched by the warm and lively turnout of many families who came to join us.\r\nIn the event, our students excitedly shared their wishes, singing, dancing, and enjoying delicious food together. The love, joy, and shared experiences not only brought smiles to everyone's faces but also helped our students feel more connected to their identity and culture, creating meaningful memories they will cherish forever.","fullyFundedDate":1766543849505,"projectUrl":"project/a-gift-of-culture-and-belonging-this-lu/9970561/","projectTitle":"A Gift of Culture, and Belonging This Lunar New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8614039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666575652774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8614039"},{"teacherId":9557474,"projectId":9972008,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, \"From Liquid to Goo: Exploring Science With Slime.\" Your generosity brought excitement and hands-on learning into our classroom in a way that truly inspired my students.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the materials arrived, the students were immediately curious and eager to begin experimenting. Their faces lit up with excitement when they realized they would be able to create and explore slime themselves. Using the glue, foam cream, and activator, students worked together to mix ingredients and observe how a liquid can transform into a stretchy, gooey material. This activity helped them understand basic science concepts such as chemical reactions, polymers, and the properties of different materials.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments happened when students compared different slime mixtures and discovered that small changes in ingredients could change the texture and stretchiness. They were amazed to see how science can turn simple materials into something completely new. Many students proudly stretched their slime and shared their discoveries with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students were able to learn through exploration, teamwork, and creativity. These hands-on experiences help build curiosity and confidence in science. The slime activity also opened the door to new discussions about states of matter, mixtures, and how scientists test and observe materials.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue building on what they learned by exploring other fun science investigations about materials and chemical reactions. They are excited to keep experimenting, asking questions, and thinking like young scientists.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact in our classroom. Thank you for helping create joyful, hands-on learning experiences for my students!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nCuong Le","fullyFundedDate":1766720737882,"projectUrl":"project/from-liquid-to-goo-exploring-science-wi/9972008/","projectTitle":"From Liquid to Goo: Exploring Science With Slime","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LE","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557474_orig.jpg?crop=844,844,x182,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758303326221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557474"},{"teacherId":9557474,"projectId":9971460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our rainbow scratch art project! Because of your generosity, my students were able to explore art in a creative and exciting way using the scratch paper and wooden sticks you provided.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were incredibly excited. Many of them had never seen scratch art paper before. As soon as they started using the wooden sticks to draw, they were amazed to see bright rainbow colors appear from underneath the black surface. You could hear many students saying, \"Wow!\" and \"Look at the colors!\" It truly felt like magic to them.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students used the scratch paper to create their own rainbow designs. Some students drew patterns, while others created pictures of nature, animals, or shapes. This activity allowed them to practice creativity, fine motor skills, and patience as they carefully scratched their designs to reveal the colors.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was watching students proudly share their artwork with their classmates. Many students were excited to explain how they created their designs and what the colors reminded them of. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as young artists.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students now have new materials that inspire curiosity and creativity. Our next step in art class is exploring more projects about color and light. Students will soon begin a \"Faux Stained Glass\" art project where they will learn how artists use lines, colors, and light to create beautiful window-like designs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping bring creativity, joy, and meaningful learning experiences into our classroom. Thank you for making this possible for my students!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. Le","fullyFundedDate":1766725819190,"projectUrl":"project/rainbow-surprise-art-for-young-creators/9971460/","projectTitle":"Rainbow Surprise Art for Young Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LE","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557474_orig.jpg?crop=844,844,x182,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758303326221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557474"},{"teacherId":7423894,"projectId":7719040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to DonorsChoose and our generous donors for helping provide stress toys for our kindergarten students. These resources have had a meaningful impact in our classroom by supporting students' social-emotional needs and helping them learn how to self-regulate in a positive way. The stress toys give our children a safe and effective tool to calm their bodies, manage big feelings, and stay focused during learning time. We have already seen improvements in attention, engagement, and overall classroom comfort. Your kindness and generosity have helped create a more supportive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment for our young learners. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our students and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1703435888534,"projectUrl":"project/magical-space-to-learn-and-play/7719040/","projectTitle":"Magical Space to Learn and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sra. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7423894"},{"teacherId":3127951,"projectId":9682202,"letterContent":"Receiving the donations for the Cricut, the organizational cart, and the heat autopress have been literally a game changer for our school and our community. Students helped me design the shirts for our kinder/1st grade sports club, our Black Student Union, math club, and basketball program. These customized shirts are a source of pride for our students and their families. Our scholars wear them as often as possible. They tell me that these shirts help them feel like they belong. They want the world to know how proud they are to be a part of our school. Thank you so much","fullyFundedDate":1759547936437,"projectUrl":"project/future-designers-and-entrepreneurs-at-wo/9682202/","projectTitle":"Future Designers and Entrepreneurs at Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shoshanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3127951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472150140225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cohenwch"},{"teacherId":3127951,"projectId":9658109,"letterContent":"These supplies have been incredibly useful and needed. Our families tell us every day about struggling with the cost of diapers and basic/essential supplies for their babies. With this project funded, we were able to provide at least some relief to those families with small babies, even if that relief is just temporary. We strive to support our families in their greatest need and diapers ARE one of their greatest needs! \r\nThis funded project allows us to show our families how important they are to our community and helps us grow as a family","fullyFundedDate":1763772635292,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-our-youngest-friends/9658109/","projectTitle":"Supplies for our Youngest Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shoshanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3127951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472150140225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cohenwch"},{"teacherId":3127951,"projectId":9804088,"letterContent":"Our students absolutely loved their science projects and experiments. Our first graders received their sun catchers after studying an entire unit of light and shadow. They took the sun catchers home to share with their families during the long winter months. The third graders loved experimenting with the ferrofluid and investigating how magnets can work in different ways. It was a unique and exciting experience! Our wire storage bins and units have made such a positive impact on being able to organize all these great materials!\r\nThank you so much once again","fullyFundedDate":1760717256676,"projectUrl":"project/watch-out-scientists-hard-at-work/9804088/","projectTitle":"Watch Out! Scientists Hard at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shoshanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3127951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472150140225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cohenwch"},{"teacherId":9557474,"projectId":9579406,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, \"Help Us Start Strong!\" Your generosity has truly made a difference for my students and our classroom community.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the new resources, my students have been using them daily during STEAM and art lessons. The materials have helped students stay organized, engaged, and confident as they work on hands-on projects. One special moment that stood out was when students used the supplies for a collaborative activity—everyone was able to participate fully, share ideas, and focus on their learning without worrying about not having what they needed. These tools helped turn learning into a positive and joyful experience.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were so excited. Many of them smiled, clapped, and asked, \"Are these for us?\" Some students carefully explored each item, while others immediately wanted to start creating. It was clear that having brand-new, high-quality materials made them feel valued and motivated. They were proud of their classroom and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include continuing hands-on STEAM and art projects that build creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Students will use these resources to explore science concepts, design solutions, and express their ideas through art. Your contribution has helped lay a strong foundation for learning, confidence, and curiosity that will last throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping us start strong. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nCuong Le\r\nSTEAM / Art Teacher\r\n\r\nCreate an English–Vietnamese bilingual version\r\n\r\nJust tell me 😊","fullyFundedDate":1760646850446,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-start-strong/9579406/","projectTitle":"Help Us Start Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LE","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557474_orig.jpg?crop=844,844,x182,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758303326221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557474"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35830","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":527,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":27,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.4,"schoolId":35830,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about White Center Heights Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"White Center Heights Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/highline-public-schools/white-center-heights-elementary-school/35830"}