{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"White Center Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9557474,"projectId":10620306,"letterContent":"The Gift of Snacks, Smiles, and Success!\r\n\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our \"Snacks for Success\" project has made a wonderful difference in our classroom! Your kindness has helped provide snacks for our students, ensuring they have the energy to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs an elementary art teacher, I have the joy of teaching nearly 600 students from kindergarten through fifth grade, representing many different cultures, languages, and backgrounds. Some students come to class feeling hungry, which can make it difficult to concentrate, participate, and enjoy learning. Having snacks available helps create a caring and welcoming classroom where every child feels supported.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks, their faces lit up with excitement! Their smiles and heartfelt \"Thank you, Mr. Le!\" reminded me how something as simple as a snack can bring so much happiness. It is especially rewarding to see students enjoy a little treat while feeling encouraged and appreciated.\r\n\r\nThese snacks also help students recharge as they work on creative art projects, explore new techniques, and learn about different cultures through art. Whether they are drawing, coloring, painting, or creating something special, having their basic needs met helps them focus on doing their best.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our young artists will continue exploring creativity, expressing gratitude, and celebrating the diverse cultures in our school community. Your support allows me to spend more time inspiring students and less time worrying about whether they have enough energy to learn.\r\n\r\nTo our amazing donors, thank you for doing so much more than providing snacks. You are helping nourish young minds, build confidence, and create a classroom filled with kindness, creativity, and opportunities for success.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nMr. Le and Our Wonderful Young Artists ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1789447055558,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/10620306/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","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":10494498,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has become a more magical and inspiring place where imagination, creativity, and learning come together!\r\n\r\nThe new projection equipment and visual effects allow me to transform our classroom into an exciting learning environment. With beautiful colors, lights, and images projected around the room, students have opportunities to explore art, science, nature, and the world around them in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this technology so special is the sense of wonder it brings to our students. Instead of simply looking at pictures or listening to explanations, they can experience colorful visual displays that spark their curiosity and inspire their imaginations. These experiences help make learning more engaging, memorable, and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nAs an Art and Science teacher working with hundreds of K–5 students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, I especially appreciate how visual experiences can help make learning more accessible. Students who are still developing their English skills can connect with images, colors, and visual concepts without relying entirely on spoken language.\r\n\r\nThis equipment also creates wonderful opportunities for students to explore color, light, patterns, and artistic inspiration. It encourages creativity, curiosity, and meaningful classroom conversations.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided much more than technology. You have helped create a learning environment where every child has the opportunity to feel inspired, excited, and eager to discover something new.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for helping transform our classroom into a world of wonder. Your kindness is bringing joy, creativity, and unforgettable learning experiences to hundreds of young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1789568188238,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-classroom-into-a-world/10494498/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Classroom Into a World of Wonder","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":8614039,"projectId":10447843,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Mid-Autumn Festival at White Center Heights Elementary School! Your kindness and generosity helped us create a meaningful and memorable celebration for our students, families, and school community.\r\n\r\nThrough cultural activities, traditional games, music, and opportunities to learn about the Mid-Autumn Festival, our students were able to celebrate their cultural identities, explore new traditions, and appreciate the rich diversity within our community. Events like this help students feel a stronger sense of belonging and build connections with their classmates, families, and teachers.\r\n\r\nYour support makes it possible for us to create joyful learning experiences that go beyond the classroom and bring our community together. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping us make this special celebration a success!","fullyFundedDate":1789595960054,"projectUrl":"project/mid-autumn-festival/10447843/","projectTitle":"Mid-Autumn Festival","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":10162671,"projectId":10600942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for donating a rug to our classroom! Your support has made a meaningful difference in creating a welcoming, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for our third-grade students. We are so grateful that you chose to invest in our classroom and help provide resources that support our students' growth and success.\r\n\r\nThe rug has become a special space where students can come together for read-alouds, whole-group lessons, discussions, and collaborative learning activities. Having a comfortable, designated gathering space helps students stay engaged, participate in conversations, and learn from one another. In our Spanish-English dual-language classroom, the rug also provides opportunities for students to build community, share their ideas, and celebrate each other's cultures and languages. Your generosity has helped create a space where our students feel connected, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1792620132594,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-classroom-rug/10600942/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162671"},{"teacherId":3127951,"projectId":10202985,"letterContent":"Our students absolutely loved hear hands in experiences. Even though the butterfly project was meant for the kindergartens, I had the benefit of sharing it with everyone I teach. K-5th grade students shared their glee as they show these caterpillars grow and change. We created art projects to demonstrate our knowledge, discussed what a healthy habitat for these butterflies would look like. The younger students helped plant a pollinator garden as the older students mathematically figured out how they can maximize our pollinator garden space. This was an experience my students will never forget!","fullyFundedDate":1777978259004,"projectUrl":"project/real-world-steam-projects-that-make-a-di/10202985/","projectTitle":"Real World STEAM Projects That Make a Difference","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":9979883,"letterContent":"We had an incredible time experimenting with these hands on projects. The students were so excited to learn all about mixtures and solutions//dinosaurs and fossils. They spent many weeks investigating their scientific phenomenon, designing presentations, and completing the experience with these donated materials. \r\nFifth grade were overjoyed to invent six different types of slime and to discover how different ingredients affect the slime. Our fourth graders students loved \"digging\" out their own fossils, identifying them, and using their knowledge to figure out where their fossil came from.","fullyFundedDate":1774540016468,"projectUrl":"project/fossils-and-slime-real-connections-for/9979883/","projectTitle":"Fossils and Slime: Real Connections for the Most Amazing Learners!","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":10160719,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Snacks for Success: Supporting Our STEAM Students.\" Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my K–5 STEAM students have access to healthy snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Many of my students come to STEAM after a busy school day, and having a quick snack helps them recharge so they can fully participate in our hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during an engineering design challenge. After enjoying their snacks, students eagerly worked together to design, build, test, and improve their creations. I noticed students were more engaged, collaborated more effectively, and stayed focused throughout the lesson. It was wonderful to see their excitement and creativity shine.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks first arrived, the students were so excited and grateful. They smiled, thanked me, and couldn't believe that caring donors had provided something special just for them. It also gave us an opportunity to talk about kindness, generosity, and how a community can come together to support learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our STEAM journey, students will use their energy and enthusiasm to explore more science investigations, engineering challenges, coding activities, and creative design projects. These experiences help them build problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking skills while developing confidence and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their success. Your generosity has nourished both their bodies and their minds, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1774148555598,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success-supporting-our-steam/10160719/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success: Supporting Our STEAM Students","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":9893528,"projectId":10059285,"letterContent":"The brand new carpet has been a great addition to the classroom. Not only has it been a great addition in the sense of decor but a great addition to our learning and comfort in the classroom. My students were super excited to see our new carpet set up. They were also super eager to sit down, listen to a lesson, read on the carpet, and work on projects on it. \r\n\r\nAlthough our class only got to enjoy the carpet for the last few months of school, it brought them and myself so much joy. \r\n\r\nI plan to use the classroom carpet for the next following school year with a new set of students. I cannot wait to see the magic we all create on it.","fullyFundedDate":1773349542765,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-carpet-for-2nd-graders/10059285/","projectTitle":"Classroom Carpet for 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893528"},{"teacherId":9557474,"projectId":10100707,"letterContent":"Our students have been incredibly excited to use the new resources for our science and garden lessons. One special moment was when students planted seeds in cups and carefully observed them each week like real scientists. They used the materials to investigate what plants need to grow, recorded observations, drew pictures, and shared predictions with classmates. Many students proudly said it was their first time growing a plant from a seed.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were full of excitement and curiosity. They immediately asked questions, wanted to touch and explore the supplies, and could not wait to begin planting. The hands-on materials helped students become more engaged, especially our multilingual learners who benefit from visual and interactive learning experiences.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue observing their plants as they grow taller and stronger. They will measure plant growth, label plant parts, learn about plant life cycles, and eventually transfer some plants into our school garden. Through these activities, students are building science skills, responsibility, teamwork, and confidence as young scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1771439316383,"projectUrl":"project/from-tiny-seeds-to-big-scientists/10100707/","projectTitle":"From Tiny Seeds to Big Scientists!","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":3127951,"projectId":9850769,"letterContent":"Having these iPads available for my students has literally been a game changer. My students have been designing games about properties of matter, stop motion animation videos to show a fossil through time, and coding scratch jr. to demonstrate why we experience day and night within 24 hours. With this donation, I have two iPads per table which means only three kids share the same iPad. These creates more opportunities for involvement and more collaboration through group projects. We are so grateful to get these tools in the hands of our students so that they can demonstrate their creativity to the maximum.","fullyFundedDate":1767216910426,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-a-purpose-game-design-to-teach/9850769/","projectTitle":"Tech for a Purpose: Game Design to Teach Science!","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":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. 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