{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leland P Brown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9781719,"projectId":9212076,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and support in funding my \"Purposeful Play in Second Grade\" project. Your donations made it possible to purchase STEM related play materials that have been used as extension projects for our science and math curriculum. Center based learning allows students to create, explore and apply scientific and mathematical concepts through collaborative play. My students have already enjoyed building a variety of structures and created a \"chain reaction\" machine which aligns with our \"force and motion\" unit in science. It has been inspiring to see my class so engaged and excited to work together on this project. \r\n\r\nI teach at a Title 1 school where the majority of our population is experiencing economic challenges. Many students only have exposure to STEM materials through the classroom. Your donation helped to bridge the opportunity gap and allowed students to see themselves as future engineers, scientists, mathematicians and problem solvers. In primary grades (K-2) play is critical in developing executive functioning skills that improve learning and also help turn their curiosity into lifelong confidence as they approach new challenges. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and providing unique and fun learning opportunities for my class! The impact of your kindness will follow them through their K-12 journey. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1750905346712,"projectUrl":"project/purposeful-play-in-second-grade/9212076/","projectTitle":"Purposeful Play in Second Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781719_orig.jpg?crop=484,484,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737414347152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781719"},{"teacherId":6455144,"projectId":9456463,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for being so generous with your donations. My art students absolutely love the STEM building toys that YOU provided to my art classrooms. The classes were beyond excited to have new choices after they finished their art projects. \r\n\r\nToys that I thought would only be exciting for the younger students were a huge hit with the older ones as well. The kids enjoy playing with the magnets, new legos, marble run, lincoln logs & connecting toys the most. I also ordered a pixel art toy that fit in perfectly after we made our own pixel art designs.\r\n\r\nI am so pleased to have these additional choices for my students. The smiles on their faces told the whole story. Again, I thank you for your incredible gift.","fullyFundedDate":1757777681876,"projectUrl":"project/imaginative-building-toys-for-my-tk-5th/9456463/","projectTitle":"Imaginative Building Toys for my TK-5th grade students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stottlemyre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6455144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558378572594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6455144"},{"teacherId":9781719,"projectId":9147584,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my \"Books for Every Reader\" project. Your donation made it possible to purchase over 50 new books for our classroom library. Today during our reading block a student exclaimed \"I love school! It's where all the books live. I love to read but I don't have any books at home.\" Those words truly describe the impact of your generosity. Already this school year, my class has collectively read over 20 of the books that your donation helped purchase. One parent messaged me that their child has never been excited about reading until this school year, and now they come home and happily share about the stories they read that day. \r\n\r\nTeaching at a Title 1 school where over half of our population faces financial challenges, giving students access to engaging and quality reading materials can be life changing. Your donation did not just purchase books; your donation gave a classroom of 2nd graders the opportunity to discover the many places that reading can take you. \r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1743209252210,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-every-reader/9147584/","projectTitle":"Books for Every Reader!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781719_orig.jpg?crop=484,484,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737414347152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781719"},{"teacherId":4650285,"projectId":8719743,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to DonorsChoose for generously funding my tuition to complete the Breathe for Change Educators program. This opportunity has already begun to transform my teaching practice by equipping me with powerful tools to support the social-emotional well-being of my students. Many donors may use technology daily but might not always see how important it is in schools—not just for academics but for fostering mindfulness, focus, and emotional resilience. Through this program, I am learning new ways to bring these essential skills into the classroom, helping students engage more deeply and feel calmer and more confident in their learning environment.\r\n What excites me most—and what my students will soon experience—is how mindfulness and breathwork can make learning more accessible and enjoyable for every child. Students who have struggled with stress or distractions are already showing increased participation and enthusiasm as I integrate these practices. This program empowers me to create a classroom atmosphere where all students feel supported and ready to succeed, which is truly invaluable. Your support is making a profound difference—not just for me, but for every student who will benefit from these strategies.\r\n Thank you for investing in educators like me and believing in the power of social-emotional learning. Because of your generosity, I am better equipped to nurture well-rounded, resilient learners who can thrive both inside and outside the classroom. I look forward to sharing the positive impact of this program with you as I continue this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1727455814557,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-community-breathing-for-chan/8719743/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Community Breathing for Change!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4650285_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502757687943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4650285"},{"teacherId":4650285,"projectId":9131126,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to DonorsChoose for generously funding my tuition to complete the Breathe for Change Educators program. This opportunity has already begun to transform my teaching practice by equipping me with powerful tools to support the social-emotional well-being of my students. Many donors may use technology daily but might not always see how important it is in schools—not just for academics but for fostering mindfulness, focus, and emotional resilience. Through this program, I am learning new ways to bring these essential skills into the classroom, helping students engage more deeply and feel calmer and more confident in their learning environment.\r\n What excites me most—and what my students will soon experience—is how mindfulness and breathwork can make learning more accessible and enjoyable for every child. Students who have struggled with stress or distractions are already showing increased participation and enthusiasm as I integrate these practices. This program empowers me to create a classroom atmosphere where all students feel supported and ready to succeed, which is truly invaluable. Your support is making a profound difference—not just for me, but for every student who will benefit from these strategies.\r\n Thank you for investing in educators like me and believing in the power of social-emotional learning. Because of your generosity, I am better equipped to nurture well-rounded, resilient learners who can thrive both inside and outside the classroom. I look forward to sharing the positive impact of this program with you as I continue this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1740844270741,"projectUrl":"project/learning-based-centers-needed-hands-on/9131126/","projectTitle":"Learning Based Centers Needed: Hands on Learning Increases Student engagement.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4650285_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502757687943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4650285"},{"teacherId":499495,"projectId":9131541,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding my project, \"Engaging Books for Take-Home Book Bags\"! As the reading interventionist in a high poverty elementary school, I am always looking for ways to connect school learning to home practice, as well as opportunities to easily engage families in their child's learning. Listening to their student read, while not putting them in a position to correct and coach their child, is the most effective way to reinforce skills but maintain and build a solid connection.\r\n\r\nThe students at L.P. Brown have enjoyed having a large collection of decodable readers to choose from to take home and practice. Thank you for the support in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1741042753544,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-for-take-home-book-bags/9131541/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books for Take-Home Book Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp499495_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543123168286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/499495"},{"teacherId":9072711,"projectId":8457317,"letterContent":"When I found out I'd be moving to second grade, I was excited—but also overwhelmed. I didn't have access to a classroom library filled with books at the right level or topics that truly engage second-grade readers. In our extremely high-poverty school, most of my students don't have access to books at home, so having the right books in the classroom is essential.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, I was able to fill our shelves with books that are not only appropriate for their reading levels but also full of characters, adventures, and topics they love. Now, when my students browse the classroom library, I see excitement instead of frustration. They're choosing books they're actually interested in, reading more independently, and starting to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nThese books have completely transformed our reading time and helped create a culture of curiosity and joy in our classroom. Thank you for giving my students the chance to fall in love with reading. It's a gift they'll carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1728312578613,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-second-grade-rocks/8457317/","projectTitle":"Reading In Second Grade Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fulton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9072711_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747880000077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9072711"},{"teacherId":9072711,"projectId":8796643,"letterContent":"My students are intelligent, innovative, and competent—but a lot of them come to school carrying emotional burdens no seven-year-old should ever have to bear. I teach second grade in an extremely high-poverty area, where trauma, instability, and unmet basic needs often show themselves in the classroom as big behaviors, attention difficulties, and challenges with relationships with classmates.\r\n\r\nThese students don't just need academic support—they need tools to help them regulate their emotions, calm their bodies, and feel safe in their learning environment. Through my training with Breathe For Change, I have learned powerful ways to integrate social-emotional learning, mindfulness, and yoga-based calming techniques into our daily classroom routines.\r\n\r\nBy weaving in moments of breath, movement, and reflection throughout our day, I've begun to see small but meaningful shifts—students using calming strategies on their own, choosing words to describe their feelings, and creating stronger, more empathetic connections with each other. These practices are not only helping my students learn how to manage their emotions—they're giving them tools they can carry with them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the support of Breathe For Change, I'm continuing to grow as an educator who leads with compassion, connection, and care, creating a classroom where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered.","fullyFundedDate":1737756141730,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-breathe-for-change/8796643/","projectTitle":"Help Us Breathe For Change!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fulton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9072711_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747880000077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9072711"},{"teacherId":9781719,"projectId":8833432,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our 2nd grade classroom. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to me and my students. Your donation helped fund light covers and some alternative seating for my students which has helped immensely to address some sensory concerns and provide a calmer learning environment for our class. \r\n\r\nThe lighting covers from your donations provided immediate relief for my students. Many who had suffered from headaches throughout the day no longer have that issue. The softer lighter has also helped to lessen overstimulation and increase focus on our learning tasks. \r\n\r\nYour donation of alternative seating has been a huge hit with our class. Students are so happy to be able to comfortably read or do independent work on the floor. Every day during reading time, students are excitedly asking if they can have a cushion. It's been so much fun to have comfortable/flexible seating options for work time. Thank you again for allowing our students the opportunity to feel more comfortable at school.","fullyFundedDate":1730436622572,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-friendly-classroom/8833432/","projectTitle":"Sensory Friendly Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781719_orig.jpg?crop=484,484,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737414347152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781719"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36684","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":318,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":56,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":77.3,"schoolId":36684,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Leland P Brown Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Leland P Brown Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/olympia-school-district-111/leland-p-brown-elementary-school/36684"}