{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highline Community Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3360105,"projectId":10282469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Coming to a new country and learning a new language can be scary and isolating, however, I strive to make that process, smooth and inviting for my students.\r\nThank you so much for funding PD for me to participate in online professional development courses that will strengthen my ability to support diverse learners and foster inclusive learning environments. These courses focused on effective instructional strategies, culturally responsive teaching practices, and supporting students from a variety of linguistic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.\r\n\r\nThrough this learning experience, I gained research-based strategies that promote equity, inclusion, and academic success for all students. The coursework will help me create lessons that honor diverse perspectives, encourage collaboration, and ensure that every student feels seen, heard, and supported. This year, I will immediately apply these practices in my work with multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and their peers, helping to build classrooms where differences are celebrated and every learner can thrive","fullyFundedDate":1780503171142,"projectUrl":"project/professional-development-2026/10282469/","projectTitle":"Professional Development 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3360105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450226332432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-pierce"},{"teacherId":3360105,"projectId":10301309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Coming to a new country and learning a new language can be scary and isolating, however, I strive to make that process, smooth and inviting for my students.\r\nThank you so much for funding PD for me to participate in online professional development courses that will strengthen my ability to support diverse learners and foster inclusive learning environments. These courses focused on effective instructional strategies, culturally responsive teaching practices, and supporting students from a variety of linguistic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.\r\n\r\nThrough this learning experience, I gained research-based strategies that promote equity, inclusion, and academic success for all students. The coursework will help me create lessons that honor diverse perspectives, encourage collaboration, and ensure that every student feels seen, heard, and supported. This year, I will immediately apply these practices in my work with multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and their peers, helping to build classrooms where differences are celebrated and every learner can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1779835664366,"projectUrl":"project/2026-professional-development/10301309/","projectTitle":"2026 Professional Development","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3360105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450226332432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-pierce"},{"teacherId":2392341,"projectId":9399414,"letterContent":"The students at my school love the puppet theater in our school library and have enjoyed using it to tell stories. I read the book Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match to a second grade class, and they used the storytelling kit to practice retelling the story. They loved the velcro story images and the magnetic board. It was a great way to reinforce sequencing. Some of our fourth and fifth grade English Language Learners were quite captivated when the storytelling kits arrived and begged to use them. What a great way to develop reading skills and practice using English! \r\n\r\nNow that students have begun to use the materials, they are anxious to do even more. I'm anxious to see how they use these materials even more next year!","fullyFundedDate":1757423928859,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-a-story/9399414/","projectTitle":"The Power of a Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2392341_orig.jpg?crop=364,364,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553828644646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimbeal"},{"teacherId":2392341,"projectId":10062162,"letterContent":"My Student Council members used the materials from this project to support our school's Family Math Night. We had several different stations where students taught math games to families. Each family who attended Math Night received from Student Council a set of dice and rules for math dice games along with a deck of cards and rules for math card games. Families were excited and appreciative to receive fun and interactive games they could use at home to practice math skills. \r\n\r\nThe Student Council members took this leadership opportunity very seriously. After determining which game they were going to teach, they learned it, practiced it, and practiced teaching it to others so they would be prepared for Math Night. The group working the math game giveaway station put together the bags of math dice and organized the table. They learned and practiced how to approach families and offer them the materials. \r\n\r\nThis project was impactful in two ways. First, it allowed my Student Council members other have a fantastic leadership opportunity in our school community. Secondly, they were able to gift game materials to our families to provide a fun way to increase family engagement in practicing math skills at all levels.","fullyFundedDate":1770056760087,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-fun-for-the-family/10062162/","projectTitle":"Making Math Fun for the Family","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2392341_orig.jpg?crop=364,364,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553828644646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimbeal"},{"teacherId":3360105,"projectId":9664967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project at the end of the year. I was starting to think we wouldn't reach our goal before our 5th graders graduated/continued to middle school; however, you all helped keep this tradition alive! I shared with the students that I have helped our oldest students at the school remember their roots by giving them themed socks for the past 6 years. They will always remember that they are HUSKYS thanks to you! \r\nMany students asked if they could have one of each, so we let them share with a friend so they could have socks of two different colors and match a friend. \r\nThank you for helping us celebrate our 5th graders. We look forward to doing this again next year!","fullyFundedDate":1776817315375,"projectUrl":"project/husky-socks-2026/9664967/","projectTitle":"Husky Socks 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3360105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450226332432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-pierce"},{"teacherId":3360105,"projectId":9368552,"letterContent":"We had the FOAM party today, and the students were overjoyed with fun! After they hear the safety rules they were able to walk into the foam which would blow above their heads. They can jump, walk, pick up foam and laugh and laugh which they did. This was such a great way to end the year for all of their hard work on behaviors and academics this year. They are already asking about when we can have one next year. We hope to start the year with a family celebration in the summer to start the year off in a fun way. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1752508658215,"projectUrl":"project/foam-party-25-26/9368552/","projectTitle":"Foam Party 25-26","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3360105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450226332432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-pierce"},{"teacherId":3360105,"projectId":9317473,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding our Kona Ice PBIS and SEL reward project. Because of your kindness, our students were able to experience a meaningful and joyful celebration of positive behavior, inclusion, and learning.\r\n\r\nThis project brought much more than a refreshing treat to our school—it created powerful opportunities for students to feel seen, valued, and motivated. By earning Kona Ice through positive behavior and acts of acceptance, students became more intentional about how they treated one another. We saw an increase in kindness, cooperation, and respect across classrooms, hallways, and shared spaces.\r\n\r\nOur focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) truly came to life. Students demonstrated their understanding of expected behaviors not just because they were taught, but because they were recognized and celebrated. The excitement of earning a Kona Ice reward helped reinforce these behaviors in a positive and memorable way.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful aspects of this project was how it supported our work around diversity and inclusion. Students were encouraged to notice and celebrate differences, showing acceptance regardless of race, gender, language, or background. This created a more welcoming and supportive school environment where all students felt they belonged.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, this experience provided a real-world connection to financial literacy. Students had the opportunity to make choices, manage simple transactions, and think about spending in a meaningful context. These small but important lessons help build lifelong skills in decision-making and responsibility.\r\n\r\nField day was another highlight, where the Kona Ice truck added an extra layer of excitement and community celebration. It brought students together in a shared experience that rewarded their hard work, growth, and positive contributions throughout the year.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation helped create lasting memories. For many students, this was a unique and special experience that they will not forget. It showed them that their efforts matter and that positive choices lead to meaningful rewards.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students—not just academically, but socially and emotionally. Your support helped us build a stronger, kinder, and more inclusive school community. We are truly appreciative of your generosity and the impact you have made on our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755522451637,"projectUrl":"project/kona-i-have-shaved-ice-2/9317473/","projectTitle":"Kona I Have Shaved Ice? #2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3360105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450226332432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-pierce"},{"teacherId":9226320,"projectId":10184646,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Eat the Rainbow! Nourishing Our Students for Wellness Night.\" Your generosity made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we were able to create a welcoming wellness table where families selected healthy snacks, including all-natural freeze-dried fruit crisps and sunflower seeds, to take home and enjoy together. These nutritious options helped reinforce the importance of healthy eating habits beyond the classroom and encouraged families to continue making wellness a part of their daily lives.\r\n\r\nOur Wellness Night was a wonderful success, bringing families together to learn, connect, and celebrate healthy living. The healthy snacks were a popular addition to the event, and families appreciated having nutritious foods they could enjoy together at home. Your support helped make wellness accessible, engaging, and meaningful for everyone who attended.\r\n\r\nWe believe that students who are physically and mentally healthy are better prepared to learn. By providing access to nutritious foods, you supported students' focus, energy, and overall well-being while strengthening the connection between wellness, learning, and family engagement.\r\n\r\nOur students are truly remarkable. They come from diverse backgrounds, bring unique perspectives to our classroom, and approach learning with curiosity and determination. They persevere through challenges, take responsibility for their growth, and consistently show kindness and respect toward one another. By investing in their health and well-being, you helped them thrive both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for partnering with us to create opportunities that promote lifelong healthy habits. Your generosity nourished not only their bodies but also their confidence, sense of community, and readiness to learn. We are deeply grateful for your support and for the lasting impact you made on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1776136463090,"projectUrl":"project/eat-the-rainbow-nourishing-our-students/10184646/","projectTitle":"Eat the Rainbow! Nourishing Our Students for Wellness Night","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759138787238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226320"},{"teacherId":9226320,"projectId":10192293,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students will soon have access to exciting new STEAM kits and space-themed books that will make a meaningful difference in our school. I am so grateful for your support and belief in my students.\r\n\r\nMy school is made up of a diverse group of young learners who come each day ready to try their best. They consistently show perseverance, kindness, and a willingness to support one another. Thanks to you, they will have even more opportunities to grow those qualities while exploring new ideas.\r\n\r\nThe STEAM kits will bring learning to life in a hands-on way. Our students will build, experiment, and problem-solve together, all while strengthening their creativity and teamwork skills. I look forward to watching their confidence grow as they take on challenges, share ideas, and discover that learning can be both fun and empowering.\r\n\r\nThe space-themed books will spark curiosity and imagination. Students will ask thoughtful questions, make connections, and become more engaged readers. These books will help them expand their understanding of the world beyond our school while inspiring them to dream big about what's possible.\r\n\r\nYour support will create opportunities for my students to explore, create, and believe in themselves as learners. You will make a lasting impact on their educational journey, and for that, I am truly thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1776461070424,"projectUrl":"project/launching-adventures-steam-kits-space/10192293/","projectTitle":"Launching Adventures: STEAM Kits & Space Books for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759138787238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226320"},{"teacherId":9147398,"projectId":10069984,"letterContent":"Our students are using their new art supplies in so many ways. Recently they were able to use paint markers on their paper mache pencil projects, it was so much fun! \r\nWhen packages come the students are so excited and curious, we open them together and talk about what they are and how we could use them in art class. \r\nRight now students are making 3D projects using recycled materials. Some students are using paper mache to make animals and space ships. They will be able to use the paint markers to add small details like lights or a nose. \r\nWe will be finishing up the year painting clay projects and the students will be using the paint markers again for small and bright details on their art.\r\nThe students also love to use the paint markers as a special treat on their drawings and comics. This is a privilege they earn and are so good at taking care of the pens because they know it is something they earn.","fullyFundedDate":1771965490665,"projectUrl":"project/community-service-making-art-for-all-sta/10069984/","projectTitle":"Community Service Making Art for All Staff.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9147398"},{"teacherId":2392341,"projectId":9948675,"letterContent":"Our students are loving the cameras we received from this project! They have been working with a professional photographer (who is also a staff member) in an afterschool club. Currently, they are working on creating a yearbook for our school. Alongside the professional, they are capturing memories of special school events. They also helped take fun photographs of each class. \r\n\r\nThe students have learned so much from having this opportunity. They have learned about how cameras work, composition of good photographs, and how to be \"media coverage\" for an event. They have also critiqued photographs to determine what is good and what could have been done better. Some of the members of the group are extremely shy. They have learned that they need to be more assertive and to take the initiative to immerse themselves in an event. This has been personally challenging for some of the students, but they have really shown growth in this area. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting this project. It has truly made a difference for our young photographers, and I know our entire student body will enjoy the 2025-2026 yearbook with photographs taken through the eyes of fellow students.","fullyFundedDate":1769177297912,"projectUrl":"project/through-our-eyes-students-capture-mome/9948675/","projectTitle":"Through Our Eyes: Students Capture Moments That Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2392341_orig.jpg?crop=364,364,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553828644646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimbeal"},{"teacherId":9226320,"projectId":10061982,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students will bring literacy to life not only in the school, but throughout our entire community.\r\n\r\nWith the phonics materials you helped provide, our students will take on the role of literacy leaders. It will be powerful to watch students step into teaching roles—modeling research-based phonics strategies, demonstrating how to use the materials, and guiding parents and caregivers in ways they can support reading development at home.\r\n\r\nThis experience will transform our students. They will not just be learners—they will become teachers, mentors, and community advocates. They will develop confidence, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of the importance of literacy.\r\n\r\nThe impact is not a one time event. Families will have hands-on resources they can immediately use at home, extending learning far beyond the walls of the school. These materials will support children across multiple grade levels, while also encouraging siblings and caregivers to participate in literacy practice together.\r\n\r\nEven more exciting, this project will continue to grow. As families build confidence with these phonics skills, the materials will be shared. This will allow resources to circulate throughout the neighborhood, reaching even more families and helping ensure that all children have access to essential literacy tools.\r\n\r\nYour support will create a ripple effect—strengthening family–school connections, empowering students through meaningful service, and expanding literacy opportunities across our greater community.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students make a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1770668908994,"projectUrl":"project/students-teaching-families-a-community/10061982/","projectTitle":"Students Teaching Families: A Community Literacy Partnership","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759138787238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226320"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41320","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":362,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.3,"schoolId":41320,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Highline Community Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Highline Community Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/cherry-creek-school-district-5/highline-community-elementary-school/41320"}