{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bailey Gatzert Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1529777,"projectId":9399080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The new art supplies—markers, oil pastels, tempera paint, stamps, and more—have brought a creative spark to our math lessons. Students use these materials as motivation to complete their math work and as a reward for their hard work. They've also used them to create colorful displays that showcase their math learning for the entire school to see.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was undeniable! The vibrant colors and new tools inspired them to finish their math problems so they could decorate their worksheets or design displays. It's amazing to see how creativity has boosted their enthusiasm for math.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to send these supplies home so students can work with their families to create math posters showing how they use math in everyday life. Once the posters return, we'll use them to create word problems together in class—connecting math to real-world experiences in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible! Your generosity has turned math into an engaging, creative adventure for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759190815015,"projectUrl":"project/creative-connections-inspiring-mathemat/9399080/","projectTitle":"Creative Connections: Inspiring Mathematical Thinking Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonivi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1529777_orig.jpg?crop=1207,1207,x0,y615&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574704431652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bonivi"},{"teacherId":6647010,"projectId":9755111,"letterContent":"Thanks to you generosity, my students are more motivated than ever to improve their reading. I meet with a group of students every day for 30 minutes to work on phonics. 5th graders can often be reluctant with phonics because they feel that it is too \"babyish,\" despite needing the skills. Also, since I only meet with some of these students 30 minutes a day, I am not able to rely on other incentive structures to motivate them.\r\n\r\nI have created a system in which students earn stars for positive learning behaviors. By filling in the star chart, they can earn their prizes at the end. The star chart has been very motivating for my students and has been integral in reinforcing behaviors that enhance their learning. For example, some kids will want to sound out the words earlier than everyone else, but that gives the answer away and doesn't allow all students to practice decoding. When they wait for my signal to read the word, they earn stars because they were able to practice.\r\n\r\nThanks for allowing my students to invest in their own learning!","fullyFundedDate":1758920964404,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-struggling-readers/9755111/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Struggling Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodbridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647010_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x0,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565728368160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6647010"},{"teacherId":6647010,"projectId":9278216,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have a fresh new rug to sit on for their whole group lessons! 5th graders are already reluctant to come to the carpet for lessons, and it doesn't help when the carpet is old and dirty. The new rug with its pastel colors and clearly delineated carpet spots allow students to focus on the learning. Students have been motivated to take care of the rug ever since I replaced it. A student vacuums it every day to make sure it stays clean.\r\n\r\nWhole group lessons have been much more enjoyable, thanks to your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1755554709381,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-classroom-rug-for-learning/9278216/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Classroom Rug for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodbridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647010_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x0,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565728368160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6647010"},{"teacherId":6647010,"projectId":9278301,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my classroom is running as smoothly as ever! Students have been using their graph paper composition notebooks to show their math work. Students are often resistant to showing their work or drawing models in math, and the graph paper makes it easier for them to do so.\r\n\r\nThe clear bins have also been a terrific storage solution for our headphones. Last year, I had a hanging shoe organizer instead, which led to headphones getting misplaced and broken frequently. Students are now able to hold on to their headphones much more easily and keep them in better shape.\r\n\r\nThe bean bag chairs have also been a huge hit with my students. They love to do their reading while sitting on them, and they have held up while other chairs have broken down.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me and my students stay organized so that we can focus on the learning!","fullyFundedDate":1755435795744,"projectUrl":"project/organizational-tools/9278301/","projectTitle":"Organizational Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodbridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647010_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x0,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565728368160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6647010"},{"teacherId":6647010,"projectId":9276727,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donations, my classroom has been running as smoothly as ever! The number spots have allowed my students to line up safely and calmly during transitions, which makes them more efficient to allow for more learning time. The folders allow the students to keep their materials organized so that papers are easy to find when needed. The students use the mini composition notebooks every morning to write the answer to a journal prompt I have displayed in the front of the room. This routine leads to a calm start to the day and give students something to reflect on before starting their day.\r\n\r\nThe lights have improved the look and ambiance in the classroom, contributing to a calm environment. My former students have even told me that the classroom looks much improved!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a calm, structured environment in which students can do their best learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746448981598,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-a-successful-organized-sc/9276727/","projectTitle":"Materials for a Successful, Organized School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodbridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647010_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x0,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565728368160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6647010"},{"teacherId":6647010,"projectId":9203154,"letterContent":"Every year, it feels like students are becoming more and more reluctant to read during this digital age. They are used to consuming short, instantly gratifying content online. In comparison, reading a chapter books seems daunting and boring. Graphic novels have been a great way to get students to read books, but graphic novels often do the job of \"visualizing\" for the reader and do not give students adequate practice in reading descriptive language.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, reading \"One Crazy Summer\" was their first exposure to reading a longer chapter book. As we read the book aloud as a class, students became invested in the characters and their stories. It was much easier to get students to read the sequels to the book once they were already invested.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, I had previously reluctant readers giddy to pick up the new chapter books. They were discussing the events of the sequels with each other. It also allowed students to see that chapter books can be fun and rewarding. Thank you for giving my students an entry point to appreciate reading!","fullyFundedDate":1742908547652,"projectUrl":"project/my-kids-cant-wait-to-read-these-books/9203154/","projectTitle":"My Kids Can't Wait to Read These Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodbridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647010_orig.jpg?crop=1176,1176,x0,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565728368160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6647010"},{"teacherId":9279033,"projectId":9863468,"letterContent":"The students at Bailey Gatzert have already gotten so much use out of the new recess equipment! They have been playing a lot of soccer, kickball, and basketball, and have also been learning how to throw a football and play catch. We have been working on teamwork skills, and working collaboratively with each other when playing games and sports.\r\n\r\nThe students were so happy when they saw the new recess equipment! There were cheers and clapping, and immediately asking if they could play with it as soon as the balls were blown up and the jump ropes unwrapped.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your donations, and for your support of our students and school. Your impact is huge and will last for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1761927563502,"projectUrl":"project/bges-ballers/9863468/","projectTitle":"BGES Ballers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Combs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9279033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720466429624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9279033"},{"teacherId":8134758,"projectId":9517818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that allowed me to receive so many great materials. So far this year we have done three different STEM challenges with the materials that came from this project. Each time the students are so excited to be able to be creative, work together and have fun doing so. \r\n\r\nAt our school, we talk a lot about showing kindness and practicing perseverance. These projects are perfect for that. The students do an awesome being respectful and kind to their partners and teammates. They also get to practice perseverance through a productive struggle, but in a way that is very low stakes. When something doesn't work, instead of giving up and quitting, they try something else to see if that works. They look around the classroom to see what other students are doing and try that. I have also seen them encouraging each other to keep going and not give up. They do get competitive, but in a friendly way and they cheer each other on when they do well. It is because of your generosity that we are able to do projects like this. \r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1757521235904,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-through-steam/9517818/","projectTitle":"Building Community Through STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loubet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8134758_orig.jpg?crop=274,274,x249,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763237603550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8134758"},{"teacherId":9737485,"projectId":9433113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. Because of all of your thoughtful donations, I am able to provide my students with tools to use throughout the day that help them with their academics and focus. Students have absolutely loved the whiteboards and they are used during every work rotation and choice time. When students aren't using the whiteboards to practice copying letters and sentences, they are using them to draw during sensory and choice time. Some students even like to have a whiteboard on the carpet with them during whole group time to take \"notes\" of the lesson. \r\nThe headphones have also been super useful for students when we are doing whole school activities like fire drills, assemblies, and field trips. It can be a big sensory overload to be in a bigger space with more bodies, and the headphones help students feel a little more grounded and focused. \r\nThe floor pillows have also been a huge hit. Students love to use them as cushions on the carpet to sit on, as pillows in the calm down area to lay on, and as something to hug when they are feeling sad or frustrated.","fullyFundedDate":1754776597764,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-comfort-function/9433113/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials: Comfort, Function, and Cohesion Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9737485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725827607628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9737485"},{"teacherId":3665188,"projectId":9711760,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation of a color printer and ink. Your gift has made a big difference in our classroom by allowing students to see their work come to life in color.\r\n\r\nHaving access to color printing has helped our students better understand math visuals, literacy activities, and other projects. It makes learning more engaging and helps them stay motivated and excited about their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and helping us create a vibrant and inspiring learning environment. Your generosity truly makes an impact every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1759547936066,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-color-pri/9711760/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with Color Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3665188_orig.jpg?crop=1351,1351,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688148732303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3665188"},{"teacherId":3665188,"projectId":9511043,"letterContent":"We want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of pencils, organization bins, and a pencil sharpener. Your thoughtful contribution has made a real difference in our classroom, helping students stay organized and prepared to learn every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have the tools they need to stay focused, complete their work efficiently, and take pride in their learning. The new pencil sharpener has been especially helpful, keeping supplies ready and reducing distractions during lessons.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and generosity. Your support has a lasting impact on our students' success and creates a brighter, more productive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1754672413252,"projectUrl":"project/sharpening-minds-with-organized-supplies/9511043/","projectTitle":"Sharpening Minds With Organized Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3665188_orig.jpg?crop=1351,1351,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688148732303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3665188"},{"teacherId":9737485,"projectId":9399788,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the rugs that you helped provide. Adding them to the classroom really transformed the space. Now I can have designated areas for carpet time, work time, and play time. The rugs make our room feel warm and inviting and add so much fun to the space! I have gotten so many compliments from staff and families too that they love the rugs and they love how adding them makes our room feel like an actual classroom. I am so grateful that with your help I am able to provide such an inviting and welcoming classroom essential.","fullyFundedDate":1753656364697,"projectUrl":"project/rugs-rugs-and-more-rugs/9399788/","projectTitle":"Rugs, Rugs, and More Rugs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9737485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725827607628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9737485"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35950","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":60,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.0,"schoolId":35950,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bailey Gatzert Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bailey Gatzert Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/district-one-seattle-public-schools/bailey-gatzert-elementary-school/35950"}