{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gregory Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4723147,"projectId":9927944,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become an even more engaging and inclusive place to learn. We now use the games several times a week during small-group learning and social-emotional skill time. Students play classics like Guess Who, Connect 4, Battleship, and Kerplunk, along with phonics and vocabulary games that support reading growth. One memorable moment was watching students encourage one another during a word-building game while practicing turn-taking, communication, and confidence together.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the games, their excitement was immediate. Many were thrilled to recognize familiar favorites, while others were eager to learn new ones. The games quickly became a welcoming way for students with diverse learning styles and language backgrounds to connect with peers. Students who are sometimes hesitant to participate during lessons felt more comfortable joining in, sharing ideas, and working as a team.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing to connect gameplay directly to our reading lessons by focusing on phonics patterns and vocabulary development. We also host monthly family game days, inviting families into the classroom to learn and play alongside their children. Thanks to your support, learning truly feels like play, and every student feels included, confident, and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1764737816908,"projectUrl":"project/read-and-play-building-skills-through-f/9927944/","projectTitle":"Read and Play: Building Skills Through Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4723147_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503774997633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4723147"},{"teacherId":6186501,"projectId":9924921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. This project has really helped to increase motivation and excitement around science in my classroom. The stickers are given to the most engaged table group in each class and they are coveted! \r\n\r\nThe most popular activity so far during Science Time with Ms. Dupre has definitely been creating oobleck. The lab coats have come in very handy to help students keep their clothes clean but still fully engage in the hands on activity. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, the mentos, skittles, and elephant toothpaste kits are very visible on a shelf in the classroom, reminding students of the exciting chemical reactions they can participate in this Spring, if they continue to show positive behavior in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a huge difference in my classroom. I can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1766181103767,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-science-supplies-to-help-stu/9924921/","projectTitle":"Sensational Science Supplies to Help Students Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dupré","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6186501_orig.jpg?crop=2489,2489,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590535411880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dupre"},{"teacherId":6186501,"projectId":9324856,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! I've had subscriptions to SuperSTEM in the past, when I had my own classroom, and it was a great resource. Now that I'm teaching the entire school, I see each class once a week for an hour, and I've had to be flexible in my thinking of how to use it.\r\n\r\nSuperSTEM has become a hit for my early finishers. I have a folder with issues of SuperSTEM and worksheets that go with the articles. Students that finish their work early often gravitate toward SuperSTEM and engage in the articles and activities that they are drawn to. It's been rewarding to see students go from \"I'm bored... what should I do?\" to self-selecting and self-starting work with SuperSTEM!\r\n\r\nThis project is even being used outside of my classroom! A first grader needed more challenging work, so we paired him up with a 5th grader to work through SuperSTEM together.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in my students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1746749916754,"projectUrl":"project/superstem-for-science-class/9324856/","projectTitle":"SuperSTEM for Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dupré","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6186501_orig.jpg?crop=2489,2489,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590535411880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dupre"},{"teacherId":6186501,"projectId":9843629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom. The books and supplies provided have made a huge impact on all of my students, kindergarten through fifth grade!\r\n\r\nThe week before winter break, all students went through the engineering process to design a wintery item with the supplies they had - either magnatiles, legos, playdoh, straws and connectors, or brain flakes. This was an incredible way to introduce the engineering process and allow the students to engage in some productive struggle. The creations that came out of this were amazing!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the microscopes have been a huge hit. Students have explored the classroom, the outdoors, and fossils. They love showing each other what they can see once they've figured out how to focus the microscope.\r\n\r\nNeedless to say, my classroom would look and feel much different without your support. I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1761757451175,"projectUrl":"project/stem-fun-for-scientists/9843629/","projectTitle":"STEM Fun for Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dupré","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6186501_orig.jpg?crop=2489,2489,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590535411880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dupre"},{"teacherId":526072,"projectId":9581344,"letterContent":"I am sorry to be late finishing up this projects but my students have been so excited to try all the new things that we received! I would like to talk specifically about 1 of the rugs that this project gifted to our classroom. This rug is the one that features a neighborhood with a road going through it. From the moment I put the rug on the floor I have not been able to keep my students off of it. My special needs students love to lay on it and rub their face or their hands across its smooth soft surface and the rest of my class love to play with it. This rug has become the hub for choice time! They bring cars, construction vehicles, magnetic tiles to build houses, restaurants and even airplanes for an airport. One day there were 14 students sharing this space working together to \"enhance\" the neighborhood! I had no idea this would make such a difference in our choice time. \r\nThe Document pockets have also been a big hit. These have allowed students to use white board markers and complete all types of work as well as many partner games and activities. My class love to use white board markers that they can wipe off and try again and to see their work posted proudly on the wall. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1761151240697,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9581344/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/526072"},{"teacherId":128021,"projectId":9675840,"letterContent":"These letter kits were distributed to eight different classrooms. The teachers were so excited to have this resource, they had no idea it was coming. It was great to be able to distribute these letter kits to classrooms where I know the teachers are going to be using them on a daily with their students. As son as the teachers received the kits they were talking about how they were going to be using them. This year we started a new reading program to help our students learn their letter names and sounds. These letter kits will help our students identify the letters that correspond to the different sounds.\r\nOne teacher stated that she was going to be using these letters with her small groups and with her students who are nonverbal. Our school is a full inclusion school where students with a variety of needs are mainstreamed into the classrooms for the entire day. We have students who are autistic and nonverbal as well as students with fine motor needs. These letters help our students complete the tasks without their disabilities being a hindrance. One of our nonverbal first grade students has been very successful with the letters as a way to show her understanding and comprehension in a way that meets her needs. Thank you for supporting oar teachers and students, you have allowed our students with disabilities to be included and supported in their learning. All our students enjoy the hands on magnetic letters. We are grateful to have them in our classrooms this year.","fullyFundedDate":1759844801227,"projectUrl":"project/letters-for-all/9675840/","projectTitle":"Letters for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schafer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/128021"},{"teacherId":7804745,"projectId":9671933,"letterContent":"The self-care cart has quickly become a simple but powerful resource in our clinic. Students don't make a big fuss about it, but they appreciate being able to grab what they need without having to ask. Whether it's a mask before heading back to class, a pad for an older student, or a bandaid after recess, the cart helps them take care of themselves and return to learning right away.\r\n\r\nOne boy with chronically dry lips has already stopped by several times for chapstick, and it's been reassuring to see him find relief without waiting for me to be free. These small moments add up: the cart allows students to meet their needs with dignity, reduces interruptions, and keeps them in class instead of waiting in the clinic.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students now have consistent access to everyday essentials that support their health and confidence. The next step is continuing to integrate the cart into our daily routines, making sure students know it's always available as a quiet, reliable support whenever they need it.","fullyFundedDate":1758229018621,"projectUrl":"project/clinic-self-serve-station-supporting-he/9671933/","projectTitle":"Clinic Self-Serve Station: Supporting Health and Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Naisha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7804745_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756757643964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7804745"},{"teacherId":526072,"projectId":9116883,"letterContent":"Since receiving new headphones and white boards through your most generous donations, my students have had the opportunity to draw, write and listen with our new phonemic awareness program. They are enjoying the independence of writing sounds that they are hearing and words that they are learning. For me, it has been such a relief to not have to duct tape my old white boards and package tape my headphones back together. These new tools mean that everyone has access to the tools that they need and in some cases the tools that they want to all learn together. Thank you for donating to these very important classroom tools!","fullyFundedDate":1749663665699,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-and-headphones-for-learning/9116883/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards and Headphones for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/526072"},{"teacherId":6186501,"projectId":9448046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom with your generous donations. These supplies have been instrumental in creating a welcoming and engaging science classroom for 450 students.\r\n\r\nBecause I am a specialist, I do not have students bringing in school supplies like most classroom teachers do. The presharpened pencils have saved me hours of time and given students access to nice pencils with erasers right when they need them. \r\n\r\nWith cold and flu season beginning simultaneously with the start of the school year, the tissues and cleaning wipes have been a life saver! \r\n\r\nOne of the most loved items is the Wild Kratts game. Students are eager to play, so they are on their best behavior to make time to engage with the game. Additionally, the light up globe with constellations has been a hit at all grade levels, but has really supported the fifth graders who are currently learning about space and constellations. \r\n\r\nYour support has made a difference and I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1754451601353,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-in-science/9448046/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dupré","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6186501_orig.jpg?crop=2489,2489,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590535411880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dupre"},{"teacherId":6186501,"projectId":9407858,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for supporting my classroom. We are about one month in to school and I can tell you that the students are always eager to have some reading time, thanks to you! I am blessed to have many science related books for students of all ages to enjoy.\r\n\r\nOne of the most popular series has been the Max Axiom books, which are graphic novels about different science subjects. Graphic novels are popular at all grade levels, and easy to access thanks to the many pictures, so students of various reading levels can still learn something from them. \r\n\r\nAnother popular book is Ada Magnifica, Cientifica - the Spanish version of Ada Twist, Scientist. I have seen students eyes light up when they have found science books in Spanish, giving them an engaging text that they can access in their home language.\r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1751602395921,"projectUrl":"project/culturally-responsive-library/9407858/","projectTitle":"Culturally Responsive Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dupré","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6186501_orig.jpg?crop=2489,2489,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590535411880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dupre"},{"teacherId":6186501,"projectId":9356164,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous donation to my classroom. Becoming the science teacher after nine years as a classroom teacher was an exciting but daunting shift for me. I wanted to be sure that students saw this room as their science class and not just another general education classroom. Thanks to your support, that rings true today.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite items is the Make Every Day Earth Day tapestry. It takes up a big space on my wall and is something the students notice every time they are in the classroom, taking ownership of helping to keep the earth a beautiful place to live.\r\n\r\nThe stickers and microscopes have been especially helpful in managing student behavior. With 20 classes and 450 students, finding ways to help students stay focused requires different tricks than a traditional classroom teacher typically uses. I use stickers to reward the most focused table after each class, which has helped even the most distractible students stay on task. The microscopes have been promised as a reward for classes who consistently show respectful behavior, and they sure are motivating!\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a difference in my classroom. Thank you for helping students look forward to science class!","fullyFundedDate":1751396523219,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-in-science/9356164/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dupré","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6186501_orig.jpg?crop=2489,2489,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590535411880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dupre"},{"teacherId":6186501,"projectId":9317845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. We are about a month in to school and the new science classroom, and students are reporting to teachers and other staff members that they are loving it! Your support has made my room feel more like a science classroom and less like their general education class. \r\n\r\nThe color changing fairy lights have been very popular! I change the color of the lights depending on the grade level to help student (any myself!) remember which color coded vocabulary and learning targets are for their grade level. The dry erase markers are also helping us to stay organized based on grade level color.\r\n\r\nSome surprising favorites have been the Smokey the Bear poster, especially popular with Kindergarteners, and the small space air fresheners! Many students have commented that they love that science always smells so good!\r\n\r\nSmall items like these make a difference to students and staff alike. Thank you so much for supporting my science classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746571930460,"projectUrl":"project/smart-scientists-will-thrive-with-super/9317845/","projectTitle":"Smart Scientists will Thrive with Super School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dupré","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6186501_orig.jpg?crop=2489,2489,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590535411880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dupre"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35812","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":488,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.0,"schoolId":35812,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gregory Heights Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gregory Heights Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/highline-public-schools/gregory-heights-elementary-school/35812"}