{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Discovery Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9091402,"projectId":9682895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Science STEM materials that directly support our kindergarten science curriculum. These items have greatly enriched our learning as we explored weather and different weather patterns throughout the year. With these hands-on materials, students were able to think and work like scientists as they observed, discussed, and explored the types of weather we experience during different seasons.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students also learned about meteorologists and the important role they play in creating and presenting weather forecasts. Using the donated materials in our dramatic play center, students dressed up as meteorologists, created their own forecasts, and confidently presented them to their peers. This experience supported not only science learning but also language development, creativity, and confidence as students explained their thinking and shared observations.\r\n\r\nIn addition, students learned about weather tools such as thermometers, rain gauges, and windsocks. Having access to these tools allowed students to collect data and study weather patterns over extended periods of time, helping them build observation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Your generosity provided meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that made science engaging and memorable for our students. We are truly grateful for your support and the positive impact it has had on our classroom. 🌦️","fullyFundedDate":1760652202981,"projectUrl":"project/from-wonder-to-discovery-stem-centers-f/9682895/","projectTitle":"From Wonder to Discovery: STEM Centers for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9091402_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688528448470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9091402"},{"teacherId":9091402,"projectId":9679343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of seat sacks for our kindergarten classroom. These seat sacks have made a meaningful difference in how we organize and manage our daily learning materials. They are used to store important computer supplies such as sign-in cards and headphones, helping students independently access what they need while keeping our classroom neat and organized.\r\n\r\nThe seat sacks have also given students a special place to keep their pod ticket trackers. Pod tickets are earned when students demonstrate respectful and responsible behavior, and having their own tracker has been incredibly motivating. Students love taking ownership of their progress and enjoy watching their tickets add up as they work toward both individual rewards and whole-class goals.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped foster responsibility, independence, and positive behavior in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in tools that directly support our students' growth and success. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our kindergarten community. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1760107735024,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-and-learning-in/9679343/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything, and Learning in Its Place","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9091402_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688528448470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9091402"},{"teacherId":9652544,"projectId":9479118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 5th graders. Many of my students do not have access to STEM activities outside of school. Being able to introduce these STEM centers dramatically increased engagement within the classroom. The STEM centers became choice centers for students who completed all of their work. This was highly motivating for many students.\r\n\r\nThree students were often disengaged with learning and completing their work until I introduced the marble run. Since then, they stay on top of their assignments and focused better. I had another set of students who were very quick to complete their work, but would be very disruptive while others were working. Once I introduced the Ozo Bot, they immediately wanted to work with it. This gave them an extra challenge once their work was finished and forced them to not rush through assignments. \r\n\r\nIn addition to creating engagement and fostering an active learning environment. These STEM centers are pushing them to problem solve and work together. At first, I created challenges for them to accomplish each week. Now, they are creating their own challenges for each other. I had two kids spend their Fun Friday time seeing if they could make a marble run that would go all the way across our 15ft white board. These centers are also increasing their ability to persevere through challenges because both the marble run and the Ozo Bot are not easy. They take time, patience, and creative thinking to create paths that will work effectively.\r\n\r\nI'm so happy with how these STEM centers have impacted my students, that I am hoping to get another Ozo Bot and more marble run components. That way more students have access to these activities at the same time. I'm also looking forward to the springtime when we start our unit on space science. I will be able to use the Ozo Bot expansion packs ('Ozo Bot goes to the Sun, Earth, and Moon' and 'Ozo Bot goes to the Solar System') to increase learning! I cannot thank you enough for what you have given to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755723879298,"projectUrl":"project/stem-centers-for-5th-graders/9479118/","projectTitle":"Stem Centers for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9652544_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x292,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723517710391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9652544"},{"teacherId":9880874,"projectId":9283931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sensory Sand Adventures for Growing Minds project. We are currently using the sensory sand and the letter and number forms during our Play-to-Learn time each day. Students scoop, pour, trace, and build in the sand while using the forms to explore letter shapes, number formation, and early counting concepts. One meaningful moment was watching students carefully trace letters and numbers in the sand, then proudly name what they had made and explain their thinking to classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were filled with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to touch the sand and immediately noticed the letter and number forms, asking questions and sharing ideas about how they could use them. Some students who often need extra support with focus became calm and deeply engaged, while others excitedly practiced forming letters and numbers through play. The materials created a welcoming, hands-on learning experience where all students could participate successfully.\r\n\r\nNext, my goal is to expand the use of the sensory sand, forms, and tools into learning centers throughout the day. Students will use the sand to practice forming letters, numbers, and simple words, strengthen fine motor skills, and explore early literacy and math concepts in meaningful ways. Your generosity has provided resources that support both academic learning and social-emotional growth. Thank you for helping make play-based learning possible in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755788347943,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sand-adventures-for-growing-mind/9283931/","projectTitle":"Sensory Sand Adventures for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laughery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9880874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756571782705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-laughery"},{"teacherId":9131948,"projectId":9550825,"letterContent":"It has been wonderful to have your support this year. We will soon be transitioning from teaching in small groups, to moving into the general education classroom with our materials. The rolling duffel bag is spacious enough for us to transport large trays of magnetic letters, as well as all the materials we need to teach our large reading groups. \r\n\r\nSome of the other materials that were funded with your generosity, included writing support in the form of flip books with sentence parts so students can form their own sentences. There were several other teaching books for math facts fluency drills for multiplication and division, and reproducible grade level reading passages so students can continuously practice their reading comprehesion. I can't thank you enough!\r\n\r\nYour generousity is overwhelming and so is our appreciation!","fullyFundedDate":1756234716862,"projectUrl":"project/transport-to-teach-struggling-students/9550825/","projectTitle":"Transport To Teach Struggling Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9131948_orig.jpg?crop=896,896,x183,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690905433467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9131948"},{"teacherId":9131948,"projectId":9506968,"letterContent":"It has been wonderful for our students to have your support this year. Teaching reading with magnetic letters makes learning more interactive, and engaging. Students are always excited when we bring out the magnetic letters, which add a tactile dynamic to their learning experience. \r\n\r\nMy students are not new to using magnetic letters. These letters you helped to provide, add to to our ability to replace lost letters and serve more students in our small group lessons. After using the magnetic letters, the dry erase markers you provided are used on white boards for more practice in writing the sounds in the words that they hear. The plastic folders allow for different grade levels to have their own color of folders for lists of sight words and writing practice. \r\n\r\nYour generousity is overwhelming and so is our appreciation!","fullyFundedDate":1753811550781,"projectUrl":"project/letters-for-little-learners/9506968/","projectTitle":"Letters for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9131948_orig.jpg?crop=896,896,x183,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690905433467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9131948"},{"teacherId":1802089,"projectId":9149805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with engaging, fun learning materials! Students love the many materials that go with our light station!! They are so curious and excited to play that they do t even realize they are practicing math and reading skills! They are learning so much while playing and having fun!\r\nStudents have loved creating patterns with the gems, making designs with shapes and quizzing each other and they loooove the light up dominos! It is a very sought after center each day and with all of the different tools there are endless opportunities for learning and play.","fullyFundedDate":1746787077490,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-centers-with-engaging-light/9149805/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Centers with Engaging Lightbox Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1802089_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457909369205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1802089"},{"teacherId":9880874,"projectId":9266204,"letterContent":"Thank you!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for the cozy cube in our classroom. As we've started the year, it has already made such a positive difference for our kindergarteners. It gives students a safe and comforting spot to go when they are upset, helping them learn to manage big feelings and settle back into learning.\r\n\r\nWe've also added social skills books and weighted animals inside the cube. These give children extra tools to comfort themselves, practice calming strategies, and build important social-emotional skills. Together, these resources have quickly become an important part of our classroom community—a place of comfort, calm, and support.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a welcoming space where all children can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746583695276,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-place-to-grow-a-cozy-cube-for-ki/9266204/","projectTitle":"A Calm Place to Grow: a Cozy Cube for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laughery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9880874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756571782705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-laughery"},{"teacherId":1802089,"projectId":9149767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students this year and for many years to come with engaging STEAM centers. Students are so excited to have hands on building activities. These materials have helped students engage in developmentally appropriate creative problem solving work that involves engineering, math, art and motor coordination. \r\nThese materials are an integral part of our work each day and provide motivation and engagement for independent and small group work! Students have loved created homes, bridges and other structures with the building logs and I have watched their problem solving and engineering skills develop before my eyes. The magnet tiles provide opportunities for houses, trains, environments, and anything else imaginable! The creative play that stems from these tools is amazing! Thank you to all the donors who gave us these wonderful tools!","fullyFundedDate":1746809903746,"projectUrl":"project/creative-problem-solving-steam-centers/9149767/","projectTitle":"Creative Problem Solving STEAM Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1802089_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457909369205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1802089"},{"teacherId":9880874,"projectId":9016112,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support in providing wiggle chairs, wiggle cushions, and seat bands for our kindergarten classroom. These resources have been a wonderful addition and are now a regular part of our daily routine. Students use the wiggle chairs and cushions during group lessons, literacy stations, and independent work time, while the seat bands are especially helpful during writing and math. The materials support movement and focus, which has helped many students stay engaged for longer periods and better manage their own energy. They've been especially impactful for students who struggle with sitting still or staying regulated—now they have tools that help them participate more fully and comfortably.\r\n\r\nThe children have genuinely enjoyed using the flexible seating tools. They're beginning to take more ownership of their learning by making thoughtful choices about where and how they work. The wiggle chairs allow them to move while staying focused, helping them stay engaged throughout the day. One student who previously avoided group work now joins in regularly after choosing a wiggle chair, and another who needed frequent movement breaks now completes writing time successfully with the support of a seat band. These changes may seem small, but they represent meaningful growth in independence, confidence, and focus.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our classroom feels more responsive to the needs of every learner. The students understand that these tools were given by people who care about their learning, and that sense of support matters. As we continue with our current unit on growth and change—both personal and academic—your gift has helped reinforce an important message: that our classroom is a place where every child can feel comfortable, capable, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1739212826812,"projectUrl":"project/seating-for-success-empowering-movement/9016112/","projectTitle":"Seating for Success: Empowering Movement and Focus in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laughery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9880874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756571782705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-laughery"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54041","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":649,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.7,"schoolId":54041,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Discovery Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Discovery Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/mukilteo-school-district/discovery-elementary-school/54041"}