{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Seattle Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5721061,"projectId":9747712,"letterContent":"Wow! What a difference this project has made for my students. At snack time, students are welcome to take as many pieces of snack as they are hungry for. They are always so excited to see the options I lay out for them and enthusiastically try new things. \r\nIn the classroom, I can see the difference too. Gone are the afternoons of weary, tired, hungry children, watching the clock to see when we will be done. \r\nInstead, students push through challenges, their minds racing with ideas. \r\nYou have brought such warmth, joy, and learning to our classroom, and I am so, so grateful. Thank you for all the support.","fullyFundedDate":1759377823885,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-for-learning-snack-for-after-sch/9747712/","projectTitle":"Hungry for Learning: Snack for After-School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chadwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5721061_orig.jpg?crop=1332,1332,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571877002055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-chadwick"},{"teacherId":5721061,"projectId":9711744,"letterContent":"I get teary-eyed when I tell people about the community's absolutely incredible generosity and what you have done for my program. Not only do I have what I need to cover seconds and thirds at snack time, but y'all may have covered the entirety of my snack costs, allowing me to invest that money back into the program and the learning supplies I need to teach these young people!\r\n\r\nSnack time is such a joyful part of our program. The students are thrilled to be able to go back for a snack if they are still hungry, and they rave about all the different options I can lay out for them. My heart is so full to know that, even with SNAP benefits at risk and understanding how that might impact the West Seattle Elementary community, my students will get a nutritious and delicious snack to fuel their brilliant minds as we work together. \r\n\r\nI am beyond grateful for what you all have done for my students. How lucky am I to live in a community that is willing to show up for its children with such a wave of generosity? I will be forever humbled by your support and grateful for the warmth you have brought to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759176288953,"projectUrl":"project/let-them-eat-snack-snacks-for-extended/9711744/","projectTitle":"Let Them Eat Snack: Snacks for Extended Day STEM Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chadwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5721061_orig.jpg?crop=1332,1332,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571877002055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-chadwick"},{"teacherId":8680547,"projectId":9316826,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contribution, our classroom has been transformed. Your support has made it possible for us to provide the resources, materials, and opportunities that empower our students to reach their full potential. Whether it's books, technology, art supplies, or classroom tools, your donation has directly enhanced the learning environment and helped bridge gaps in education.\r\n\r\nThe impact is immeasurable. Students who once struggled with access to essential learning materials now have the tools they need to excel. The enthusiasm in the classroom is palpable, as students engage more deeply in lessons, collaborate more confidently, and explore new ideas. You've not only supported academic growth but also helped cultivate a love of learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a lasting ripple effect in our students' lives. Because of you, they are more inspired, more confident, and more equipped to succeed. Thank you for being a part of this journey and for making a difference that will resonate for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1746732882926,"projectUrl":"project/all-hands-on-deck/9316826/","projectTitle":"All Hands on Deck","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas Jeffcoat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8680547_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x368,y212&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740430636535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8680547"},{"teacherId":4904106,"projectId":9496690,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our project, \"Building a Mini City: Financial Literacy in Action!\" Your contribution has had a tremendous impact on our classroom, and I am thrilled to share the ways in which your support is transforming our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, I now have an iPad and a wealth of classroom decor and resources that have made financial literacy come alive for my students in ways we couldn't have imagined before. The iPad, in particular, has become an indispensable tool in helping my students engage with the content in interactive and dynamic ways. Using apps and digital tools, they can now visualize real-world financial concepts, such as budgeting, saving, and investing, through simulations and hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been creating their own mini city. With the new resources, they have been able to design and manage their city, applying financial concepts in a fun and practical way. This hands-on experience has sparked enthusiasm and creativity as they dive into real-life situations and make important decisions about their city's economy. It's incredibly rewarding to see how their critical thinking skills have grown, especially as they connect classroom learning to the outside world.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this innovative learning experience possible for my students. Your generosity is not only equipping them with the tools they need for financial success but also fostering a love of learning that will stay with them far beyond this project.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1754672413236,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-mini-city-financial-literacy/9496690/","projectTitle":"Building a Mini City: Financial Literacy in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garceau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4904106_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518217649448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4904106"},{"teacherId":8680547,"projectId":9224576,"letterContent":"Books, books, books, and more books. Literature is so important for encouraging young students to become life long readers. Students are actively reading these books. I cannot wait to see how much they grow in reading.\r\nI thank you for your contribution and will be forever grateful. As a new Kindergarten teacher I am still building my classroom library and because of generous people like you I am well on my way. The students are being checking out the many books in our collection and are so excited to see themselves in the books. Thank you. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1744932614635,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-look-its-in-a-book/9224576/","projectTitle":"Take a Look, It's in a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas Jeffcoat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8680547_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x368,y212&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740430636535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8680547"},{"teacherId":8680547,"projectId":9114928,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us with your contribution of Kleenex. Healthy habits are a part of our school culture and we haven't always had donations for Kleenex. You are truly awesome for sharing with our school. The donation has made such a difference and impact. \r\nTeachers are often burdened with purchasing these supplies out of pocket. You have alleviated this for so many teachers. Our community is still responding to this call to support Healthy habits. Studenta are even take part in advocating for more Kleenex feim their families. Thank you from the bottom of our heart.","fullyFundedDate":1742861119359,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-kleenex-coming/9114928/","projectTitle":"Keep the Kleenex Coming","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas Jeffcoat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8680547_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x368,y212&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740430636535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8680547"},{"teacherId":3484972,"projectId":9196869,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our vision of building a more beautiful, welcoming, and student-centered outdoor space is becoming a reality!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials for our Community Service Club arrived—paint, brushes, cleaning supplies, and design tools—our students lit up. You could feel the excitement and pride as they unpacked everything, realizing that they had the power (and now the tools) to transform their school grounds.\r\n\r\nStudents loved designing and painting our outdoor picnic tables. Students collaborated in small teams to sketch out their ideas, incorporating themes of community, nature, and creativity. These tables have already become favorite spots for lunch, outdoor reading, and even small group discussions.\r\n\r\nThe next steps? We're planning a \"Picnic Table Unveiling Day\", where classes can visit each table, hear from the student designers, and celebrate their hard work. We also have our sights set on expanding the project—more tables, a possible pollinator garden, and involving even more student voices.\r\n\r\nYour support made this all possible. You didn't just help us buy supplies—you empowered our students to lead, create, and care for their community. The impact of this project goes far beyond paint and picnic tables. It's about building a culture of pride, responsibility, and belonging.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—thank you for believing in our students and investing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1742862181328,"projectUrl":"project/community-service-club-brightening-our/9196869/","projectTitle":"Community Service Club: Brightening Our Future with Outdoor Learning Spaces!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3484972"},{"teacherId":5721061,"projectId":9293427,"letterContent":"The makerspace is one of the most joyful spaces in my classroom. Students love getting to cut, glue, engineer, and create with the materials inside. A class favorite activity is the HEART's arcade, which has officially become an annual school tradition. During the arcade, my students craft arcade cabinets out of recycled materials and invite their classmates to play.\r\nThe cardboard tubes and staplers were vital in the success this last year! Some students used the tubes as pins for a bowling game. Others made legs for their arcade machine, a whack-a-mole stick, and a coin return!\r\nThe staplers allowed students to affix signs to the games, hold sides together, and more! I am so grateful for your support! Your donation has made the joy, learning, and collaboration this project brought to my room.","fullyFundedDate":1746638742153,"projectUrl":"project/making-good-tools-and-supplies-for-a-ma/9293427/","projectTitle":"Making Good: Tools and Supplies for a Maker-Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chadwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5721061_orig.jpg?crop=1332,1332,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571877002055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-chadwick"},{"teacherId":5721061,"projectId":9293546,"letterContent":"Funny Story: When these arrived, the office didn't know who they belonged to and sent out an All-Staff email asking. Four separate teachers piped in saying that, if the owner couldn't be found, they wanted them! That's how coveted these remarkable whiteboards are! \r\nThank you for making me the envy of my school and for supporting reading intervention. My students wrote poems on these boards, and having the lines made a massive difference in coaching their handwriting skills. \r\nYour support means I will have the quality materials I need to continue supporting children's growth. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1745953188765,"projectUrl":"project/write-solve-succeed-dry-erase-boards/9293546/","projectTitle":"Write, Solve, Succeed: Dry Erase Boards for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chadwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5721061_orig.jpg?crop=1332,1332,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571877002055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-chadwick"},{"teacherId":5721061,"projectId":9417491,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support. Thanks to your contributions, my classroom now has caddies and cozies, which have made our learning environment so much better. With these new tools, students can organize the mice for our computers more easily, and I can make sure materials are within reach for everyone. This means I get to spend more time teaching and less time untangling wires! \r\nYour kindness has truly made a positive difference, and I am very grateful for your support. Thank you again for helping to create a more organized and inviting space for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1750340955794,"projectUrl":"project/order-in-the-classroom-storage-and-orga/9417491/","projectTitle":"Order in the Classroom! Storage and Organizational Tools for STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chadwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5721061_orig.jpg?crop=1332,1332,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571877002055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-chadwick"},{"teacherId":5721061,"projectId":9269083,"letterContent":"WOW! As a book lover, the only thing better than unboxing a box of brand-new books is getting to share the love of reading with my students. They have adored these books! I leave them out for students to peruse when they are finished with their book, and they are very well-loved. \r\nThis year, I will be crafting some Storytime STEM lessons around a few of these books. In the lessons, my preschool and kindergarten students will listen to a story and then complete an engineering challenge based on the book! \r\nI cannot wait to begin. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1745523694199,"projectUrl":"project/once-upon-a-line-of-code-picture-books/9269083/","projectTitle":"Once Upon a Line of Code: Picture Books for STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chadwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5721061_orig.jpg?crop=1332,1332,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571877002055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-chadwick"},{"teacherId":5721061,"projectId":9268936,"letterContent":"My students use a lot of different materials: paper, pencils, recycled cardboard, plastic cups, and more. But nothing, and I mean NOTHING, goes quite as quickly as the tape. \r\nMy students participate in a yearly project where they design and build cardboard arcade units using recycled materials. And we use tape on everything from making where contests can stand to attaching decorations to making the claw in a crane game. \r\nYour support means that there is more than enough adhesive goodness to go around! I won't have to worry about restocking for quite some time, which leaves me free to focus on teaching my students the ins and outs of force, motion, kinetic energy, and more!\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom story. 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