{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highlands Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3054611,"projectId":10084024,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Our Students Shine!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing privacy partitions for our students' desks! Your generosity has helped us create a more focused, comfortable, and supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to do their best. My students were excited to see the new partitions and learn how they could use them during independent work and assessments. These panels give students a little personal space, helping reduce visual distractions and allowing them to focus more fully on their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are using the privacy partitions during tests, quizzes, and independent assignments when students need extra help staying focused. It is wonderful to be able to offer students a tool that meets their individual needs and helps them feel more confident as learners. For students who sometimes feel overwhelmed by distractions or anxious during assessments, having their own focused workspace can make a meaningful difference. These partitions also encourage independence by helping students take responsibility for their work and discover what helps them learn best.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through our lessons and assessments, students will keep using these partitions to practice focusing, building confidence, and showing what they know. Your kindness has given us more than just classroom materials; you have helped create an environment where students feel supported, valued, and capable of success. Thank you for investing in our students and helping each of them grow into confident, independent learners. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1779937405430,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-corners-for-confident-lear/10084024/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm Corners for Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Haleck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3054611_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768936638407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3054611"},{"teacherId":8456334,"projectId":10500056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of $1,000 worth of diverse books to our 5th grade classroom! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, joy, and meaningful reading into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese books provide both windows and mirrors for my students. They are mirrors that allow students to see themselves, their families, cultures, and experiences reflected in the stories they read. They are also windows that help them learn about people, perspectives, cultures, and experiences that may be different from their own.\r\n\r\nMy students are reading more and more each day, and it has been wonderful to see their excitement about our growing classroom library. One of my favorite things is having students come up to me during independent reading, book in hand, excited to show me a connection they made or something in the story that reminded them of their own lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom library where every student can find books that speak to them while also opening their eyes to the experiences of others. Your generosity is helping my students grow not only as readers, but also as thoughtful, curious, and compassionate people.","fullyFundedDate":1787145648315,"projectUrl":"project/diversity-in-reading/10500056/","projectTitle":"Diversity in Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8456334_orig.png?crop=342,342,x27,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772828988237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8456334"},{"teacherId":10085458,"projectId":10291559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a class set of books exploring the American Revolution through different perspectives! This book will provide my fifth-grade students with a valuable opportunity to examine history from multiple viewpoints and understand that historical events can be experienced and interpreted in different ways.\r\n\r\nIt is so important for students to learn to think critically, ask questions, evaluate information, and form their own opinions rather than simply accepting one version of history. Through reading and discussing these perspectives, students will strengthen their reading comprehension, analytical thinking, communication, and higher-level reasoning skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes it possible for all students to access this engaging text and learn together through meaningful discussions and thoughtful exploration. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping students become curious, independent thinkers!","fullyFundedDate":1779937405120,"projectUrl":"project/differing-perspectives-of-history/10291559/","projectTitle":"Differing perspectives of history","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gollob","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10085458"},{"teacherId":10085458,"projectId":10334467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a class set of books and bridge-building materials for our fifth-grade classroom! The engaging choose-your-own-adventure history book about bridges will bring history and engineering to life for my students. Having a class set ensures that every student can participate, explore the text, and learn together.\r\n\r\nThe bridge-building materials will give students the opportunity to design and construct their own bridges while developing important STEM skills, problem-solving strategies, creativity, and teamwork. These hands-on experiences will make learning both meaningful and fun!\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides my students with exciting opportunities to explore, collaborate, and grow as learners. Thank you for making these memorable learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1786635201346,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges/10334467/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gollob","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10085458"},{"teacherId":10085458,"projectId":10291523,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a class set of Paradise on Fire! Our students have already seen the books and are so excited to begin reading them in our next unit.\r\n\r\nHaving a class set ensures that every student has access to the same text and can fully participate in reading, discussions, and activities. This book will help our fifth graders strengthen their comprehension and communication skills while also creating opportunities to share ideas, make connections, and build a strong sense of community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading an exciting and meaningful experience for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1779979466784,"projectUrl":"project/paradise-on-fire/10291523/","projectTitle":"Paradise on Fire!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gollob","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10085458"},{"teacherId":1087494,"projectId":10242620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your contribution allowed me to purchase multisensory materials for our youngest learners to practice letter names and sounds. Students were excited to explore the new materials and use them to practice forming the letters. Having tools such as this increases student engagement and activates the visual parts of the brain needed to learn letters. I'm hopeful that students' use of these tools will allow them to learn letters more readily and with more joy! Thank you for your generosity and for your support of our public schools. Together we are building the world we want to live in. :)","fullyFundedDate":1779937405094,"projectUrl":"project/love-those-letters/10242620/","projectTitle":"Love Those Letters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1087494"},{"teacherId":8456334,"projectId":10147427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our DonorsChoose project and helped bring wobble seats to our classroom! Your generosity has made a wonderful difference for my students by giving them an opportunity to move while they learn. The wobble seats have helped students stay focused and engaged during lessons, especially when they need a little movement to help their bodies stay ready for learning.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen the positive impact these seats have had in our classroom. Students are more attentive during instruction, participate more actively, and are better able to stay engaged with their learning. Having the option to move while working has helped many students maintain their focus without distracting others. Your support has provided our students with a simple but meaningful tool that helps them feel comfortable, focused, and successful. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where every learner has the opportunity to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1774454720265,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-seats-20/10147427/","projectTitle":"Wobble Seats 2.0!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8456334_orig.png?crop=342,342,x27,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772828988237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8456334"},{"teacherId":8456334,"projectId":10093163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our 4th-grade students now have wobble seats that will help create a more comfortable and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese seats give students the opportunity to move while they work, helping them stay focused, regulate their energy, and participate more successfully in class. For many children, having flexible seating can make a big difference in their ability to concentrate and do their best learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just a gift of classroom furniture—it is an investment in our students' success and well-being. We are grateful that you chose to support our classroom and help provide resources that make learning more accessible and enjoyable for every child.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a positive impact on our students each day. Your generosity is truly appreciated!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nYour 4th-Grade Class","fullyFundedDate":1773284621960,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-seats-for-focused-engaged-fourth/10093163/","projectTitle":"Wobble Seats for Focused, Engaged Fourth Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8456334_orig.png?crop=342,342,x27,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772828988237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8456334"},{"teacherId":3054611,"projectId":9966490,"letterContent":"The books provided through this project had a tremendous impact on my classroom and made it possible for students to engage in a brand-new unit on frogs in a meaningful and exciting way. Having an individual copy of the book for each student allowed every child to fully participate in reading, discussions, partner work, and independent learning.\r\n\r\nThroughout the unit, students became deeply engaged in nonfiction reading as they explored the fascinating world of frogs. The books brought science and literacy together, helping students build content knowledge while strengthening their reading comprehension skills. Because each student had direct access to the text, they were able to cite evidence, ask thoughtful questions, and participate more confidently in classroom discussions.\r\n\r\nFor many of my English learners, having consistent access to the book provided valuable opportunities to practice academic vocabulary and develop language skills in an authentic context. Students were excited to share new facts and discoveries with their classmates, creating a collaborative learning environment filled with curiosity and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThis project transformed the way we learned about frogs. The hands-on access to high-quality nonfiction texts made the unit more engaging, interactive, and memorable. My students learned so much, and their excitement for reading and learning about the natural world grew throughout the experience. Thank you for helping provide resources that enriched our classroom and inspired a love of learning in every student.","fullyFundedDate":1769192063194,"projectUrl":"project/fascinating-frogs/9966490/","projectTitle":"Fascinating Frogs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Haleck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3054611_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768936638407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3054611"},{"teacherId":2453472,"projectId":9652614,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the class sets of Esperanza Rising books. By having copies of the common texts, we were able to support students with summarizing texts. Students also were able to grow their skills in using text evidence during discussions.\r\n\r\nThese books also provided the opportunity for students to explore powerful themes including learning about the power you have to control your own destiny and the ability to overcome struggle and hard things. Students also learned about what life was like during the Great Depression.\r\n\r\nStudents also continued to grow their love of reading. Thank you so much for your contributions!","fullyFundedDate":1764650684955,"projectUrl":"project/class-sets-of-esperanza-rising-to-suppor/9652614/","projectTitle":"Class Sets of Esperanza Rising to Support Comprehension and Discussion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ooton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2453472_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471125548366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ooton"},{"teacherId":8456334,"projectId":10093146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide these wonderful supplies for our students! Your generosity has already made a big difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe colored pencil sharpener helps keep our art and writing tools ready to use, saving time and reducing frustration so students can stay focused on being creative and doing their best work. The wobble seat has been especially helpful for students who need a little extra movement while learning, giving them a comfortable way to stay engaged and attentive during lessons. The white board erasers for each child have also been a fantastic addition, allowing students to participate more independently and confidently during classroom activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is more organized, comfortable, and supportive for every learner. We truly appreciate your investment in our students' success and happiness.","fullyFundedDate":1771341669386,"projectUrl":"project/february-needs/10093146/","projectTitle":"February Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8456334_orig.png?crop=342,342,x27,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772828988237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8456334"},{"teacherId":5141313,"projectId":9946273,"letterContent":"Due to the generous support of our Donors Choose donors, our elementary students received a wonderful mix of art supplies that have truly transformed our whole school art experience. These donated materials — from paints and brushes to drawing tools and creative media — gave every student access to the resources they needed to explore their artistic potential. When students first laid eyes on all the different art materials now available to them, their reactions said it all — pure awe and joy filled the room as they eagerly took in the colorful array of tools ready for their use. For many of our students, these supplies would simply not have been available otherwise.\r\nSo many of the children in our school come from families facing financial hardship, and access to quality art materials is often considered a luxury beyond reach. Because of this donation, every single student at our school is able to create their very own art project and take it home as something to be proud of. No child had to sit on the sidelines or share limited tools while their creativity waited — every student was able to fully participate, pick up a brush, and bring their imagination to life, regardless of their family's circumstances or our current budget constraints.\r\nThe impact of these supplies goes far beyond the artwork created in our classrooms. Our students gained confidence, discovered new ways to express themselves, and experienced the joy of making something entirely their own. Some of our wonderful art pieces will be highlighted at our Spring Showcase, where families will have the wonderful opportunity to admire and celebrate the incredible works of art their children have created. Your generosity made all of this possible, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' creativity and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768865913429,"projectUrl":"project/a-finished-work-of-art-for-every-student/9946273/","projectTitle":"A Finished Work of Art for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hahn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5141313_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766087412367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5141313"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35921","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":381,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":35921,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Highlands Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Highlands Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/renton-school-district-403/highlands-elementary-school/35921"}