{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chinook Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8840148,"projectId":9890610,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation of personal care items to the Caring Cupboard at Chinook Elementary. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students and their families here in Alaska.\r\nMany of our students face challenges accessing basic hygiene products such as deodorant, toothbrushes and feminine hygiene items. Without these essentials, students lack confidence. They can feel uncomfortable and self-conscious, throughout the school day. Because of your donation, our students can come to school feeling clean, confident, and ready to learn. This has had a direct impact on their ability to focus and learn at school.\r\nYour generosity has also helped strengthen the connection between our school and our families. The Caring Cupboard allows us to discreetly provide these essential items to students and send supplies home when needed. For many families, these products can be difficult to afford or access regularly. By easing this burden, you are helping families maintain their health, dignity, and well-being. We have seen how much this support means by meeting physical needs and in reducing stress and creating a sense of care and community.\r\nBecause of your donation, our students are now able to do things they may have previously struggled with. They are walking through the halls with greater confidence, interacting more comfortably with peers, and participating more actively in class. For some students, simply knowing they have access to what they need has made a profound difference in their self-esteem and overall outlook.\r\nYour kindness has provided more than just supplies. It has given our students a sense of dignity, confidence, and belonging. These are the foundations that allow them to succeed both academically and socially.\r\nThank you for making such a lasting and meaningful impact on our school community.\r\nWith great appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1764096009728,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-starts-with-care-a-student-l/9890610/","projectTitle":"Confidence Starts with Care: A Student-Led Wellness Mission","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berbig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8840148"},{"teacherId":8840148,"projectId":9890565,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous donation to the Caring Cupboard at Chinook Elementary. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate difference in the lives of our students and their families here in Alaska.\r\nAccess to consistent, nutritious food is something many of our students face challenges with, especially in a community where resources can be limited and the cost of living is high. Because of your donation, our students now have reliable access to food throughout the school day. When students are no longer distracted by hunger, they are better able to focus. We've seen a difference in attention and overall classroom morale. Your generosity is helping create an environment where students can truly thrive academically.\r\nThe Caring Cupboard has also become a vital bridge between our school and our families. Many of our families quietly struggle to keep their homes stocked with basic food items. With your support, we can discreetly send food home with students and help families in need. This not only ensures that children return to school nourished and ready to learn, but it also eases stress at home. Families have expressed heartfelt appreciation, sharing how these resources have helped them get through difficult weeks and focus on other essential needs.\r\nYour donation shows our students that there are good generous people in the world who care about them and don't even know them. They are now able to help themselves and their families who face food insecurity. They come to school ready to learn, with improved energy and confidence. They are participating more in class discussions, completing their work with greater focus. Students know that their school is a place where they are cared for and supported.\r\nYour kindness has done more than provide food—it has provided stability, dignity, and opportunity. You are helping to remove barriers so our students can succeed not only in the classroom, but in life.\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1763494107591,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-the-student-food-pantry/9890565/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: The Student Food Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berbig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8840148"},{"teacherId":8840148,"projectId":9581107,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation of BrainPOP to our classroom at Chinook Elementary. Your support has opened new and exciting opportunities for my students to engage with learning in meaningful and lasting ways.\r\nBrainPOP has allowed my students to focus more deeply on their learning by presenting content in a way that is both engaging and accessible. The combination of videos, interactive quizzes, and activities helps break down complex topics into understandable and enjoyable lessons. For many of my students, especially those who struggle with traditional instruction, BrainPOP provides a way to learn that captures their attention and keeps them motivated. As a result, I've seen increased participation, improved comprehension, and a greater willingness to take academic risks.\r\nThis resource has also helped bridge the gap between school and home. Students are able to access BrainPOP beyond the classroom, allowing families to be more involved in their child's learning. Parents and caregivers can watch videos alongside their children, sparking conversations and reinforcing concepts in a way that feels natural and engaging. This has been especially valuable for families who may not always have access to additional educational resources at home.\r\nBecause of your donation, my students are now doing things they weren't able to before. They are exploring new topics with curiosity, strengthening their critical thinking skills, and building confidence in their abilities. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now eager to share what they've learned. They are making connections across subjects, expanding their vocabulary, and developing a genuine excitement for learning.\r\nBrainPOP has transformed the way my students experience education. It has made learning more interactive, inclusive, and fun—while also supporting real academic growth.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom environment where curiosity and confidence can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763052696075,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-health-lessons-to-life-with-bra/9581107/","projectTitle":"Bringing Health Lessons to Life with BrainPOP & BrainPOP Jr.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berbig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8840148"},{"teacherId":1674870,"projectId":9487497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help our class get new headphones. We were also able to get a mobile desk to complete a table group with the support of people like you.\r\n\r\nOur students use computers for individualized math instruction every day. In order to stay focused on their own lessons, students need high quality headphones. In the past students have found the earbuds and old headphones we had available to be extremely uncomfortable. They would frequently remove them and this made it difficult to access the teaching the accompanied the online teaching. Now we have a class set of excellent headphones that include soft ear coverings. Every child can comfortably access the audio portion of their lessons.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, our new headphones came with microphone booms. Without headphone microphones, students had to use the microphones built into their Chromebooks. Those microphones picked up the sounds of other noises in the classroom space and didn't always capture the voices of our shier students. Now students can record themselves with clarity and without distraction. I am excited to have students record themselves reading aloud, so that they can go back and listen to themselves. With repeated readings, they will be able to hear their own improvement.\r\n\r\nI work in a school that was built in the 1970s. New furniture is expensive and must be shipped from the Lower 48 to Alaska, adding extra costs. It can be prohibitive to refresh classroom spaces with modern amenities. Over the past five years, donors like you have helped me add nine new stand up and mobile desks to my classroom. These allow for students to move around the room and work independently, pair up, or collaborate with small groups. Students love how easy it is to rearrange the work spaces depending on what we are doing. The wheels unlock and then the desks roll easily to a new space and can be locked in place. \r\n\r\nThese practical items aren't glamorous, but they make a huge difference in the functionality of our classroom on a day to day basis. Thank you for supporting my students in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1758307365292,"projectUrl":"project/better-tools-for-better-learning/9487497/","projectTitle":"Better Tools for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1674870_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753136977628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1674870"},{"teacherId":6703405,"projectId":9597245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my students' desire to learn how to play Lacrosse. The Learn Lacrosse project will teach the indigenous students more about the indigenous history of lacrosse, and how to play lacrosse. With the project being funded, we have received the lacrosse sticks and balls. When the snow melts, we will be able to play lacrosse outside.\r\n The students will be able to connect with their ancestors by learning and playing lacrosse. The students will also gain connectedness and belonging by being part of a team. They will also be active with their bodies, gaining the proper form of exercise to go along with lacrosse. \r\n Because of your kindness, students who may not have otherwise had the opportunity are now able to participate in lacrosse, learn new skills, and be part of a team. Access to proper equipment not only helps our students stay active and healthy, but also builds confidence, teamwork, and school pride.\r\n We are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting youth and education. Your donation will have a lasting impact on our students, both on and off the field.","fullyFundedDate":1758488316897,"projectUrl":"project/learning-lacrosse/9597245/","projectTitle":"Learning Lacrosse","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6703405_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742506528487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serena-coons"},{"teacherId":6703405,"projectId":9195603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in choosing Chinook's Creative Creations to donate to. With this funding, my indigenous students now have opportunities to create qaspeqs by using the sewing machines. With the felt, our class creates air-dried salmon to learn the importance of subsistence and relying on the land and resources available. These children are ever so grateful for the chance to create using their own hands. Having these items helps the indigenous students identify with their culture and gives them a stronger voice to be resilient to outside factors. My students were super excited when they came into the classroom and saw the sewing machines. The first question was \"When can I start on my qaspeq?\"","fullyFundedDate":1746423754477,"projectUrl":"project/chinooks-creative-creations/9195603/","projectTitle":"Chinook's Creative Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6703405_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742506528487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serena-coons"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40043","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":474,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":20,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.4,"schoolId":40043,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Chinook Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Chinook Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/anchorage-school-district/chinook-elementary-school/40043"}