{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"White Center Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9557474,"projectId":9719340,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my STEAM classroom with the new whiteboard stand. Your generosity has already made a big difference for my students. The moment the stand arrived, my students realized that science is something they can touch, draw, speak, and share together—no matter what language they are learning.\r\n\r\nIn our recent lesson on changing landforms and erosion, the whiteboard stand became a powerful tool. Students gathered around it, drawing how water can erode sand and chalk in our investigation models. One student drew a sand dune while another drew a cliff. A third student labeled the drawing in English and Vietnamese, and a fourth added a sentence in Spanish. The stand allowed every child to stand tall, choose a marker, and show their thinking to others like a real scientist.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the stand, their reaction was priceless—\r\n\"Wow! We can all see it!\"\r\n\"Can I draw the mountain?\"\r\n\"It's like science TV!\"\r\nThey took turns demonstrating their ideas, and students who are usually quiet were suddenly pointing, drawing, and explaining with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe stand is helping my multilingual students participate in science in ways I've never seen before. It gives them space to use drawings, labels, gestures, and language side by side, which supports English learners while celebrating their home languages. It has created a shared space where ideas come to life, one marker line at a time.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are exciting. We are starting a new unit where students will model wind and water erosion using sand and chalk. The whiteboard stand will be the center of our learning again—students will draw predictions, record observations, and reflect on what they discover. As they learn new academic vocabulary, they will add bilingual labels to the board, helping each other understand science through language and visuals.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students. Your support shows them that their voices matter, their ideas are important, and their languages are a strength. This project gave my students more than a whiteboard stand—it gave them a platform to communicate like scientists.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. Cuong Le\r\nSTEAM Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1759547935203,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-science-learning-starts-wit/9719340/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Science Learning Starts With a Whiteboard Stand","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":8063186,"projectId":9550871,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to support my class. I teach at a Title 1 school, and many of my students' families are not able to provide their kids with snacks for school. Because of your support, my students are now able to enjoy a light snack with their peers. The snacks have not only helped with their hunger, but they have helped them work on their social skills while eating snacks, learning to share and take turns, as well as helping them refocus on their learning. \r\nThank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1757374984308,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-development/9550871/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063186"},{"teacherId":9557474,"projectId":9777399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Support Creative Storage for Young Artists.\" Your generosity brought an art drying rack and storage solutions that have already transformed our classroom in the best way possible.\r\n\r\nWith over 500 K–5 STEAM students creating artwork every week, our classroom fills up fast with paintings, sculptures, science-art projects, and mixed-media creations. Before the drying rack arrived, students often had to place their artwork wherever we could find space—tables, counters, or even the floor—which sometimes led to smudging or damaged work. Thanks to you, our young artists now have a safe, organized place to store their beautiful creations.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new art rack, they were SO excited. Many said, \"Wow! We have our own art shelf now!\" and \"Our paintings won't get ruined!\" They immediately understood that this new resource helps protect their hard work and creativity. It also gives them a sense of pride, seeing their artwork drying neatly on dedicated shelves, just like in a real art studio.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our art room now feels more professional, more organized, and more inspiring. Students can now move around freely, work with wet media confidently, and take ownership over caring for their finished pieces. This simple tool has made a BIG difference in classroom flow, safety, and student independence.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue building a more creative, welcoming workspace where students have the tools they need to explore painting, science-based art, STEAM activities, and cultural projects without worrying about where their art will go. Your kindness brings more joy and creativity into their learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and giving them a beautiful, organized space to grow as artists. We appreciate your support more than words can express.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. Le\r\nSTEAM & Art Teacher\r\nWhite Center Heights Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1760726835166,"projectUrl":"project/support-creative-storage-for-young-artis/9777399/","projectTitle":"Support Creative Storage for Young Artists","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"}