{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bemiss Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3094935,"projectId":10081361,"letterContent":"Our new outdoor ramps have completely transformed the way my students explore and learn during outdoor learning time. Students have been using the ramps to investigate motion, test predictions, and work collaboratively to design different ramp setups. One especially exciting moment was watching small groups create their own \"ramp courses\" using balls and toy cars. Students experimented with changing the height and angle of the ramps, then discussed why some objects moved faster or farther than others. It was incredible to see their excitement as they tested ideas, made adjustments, and celebrated successful designs together.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled. Many immediately began brainstorming ways to connect the ramps and asking questions about what they could test. The energy and curiosity were contagious. Even students who are sometimes hesitant during traditional classroom lessons eagerly joined in, worked with classmates, and stayed engaged for long periods of time.\r\n\r\nThese ramps have become a meaningful part of our STEM learning, and we are excited to continue building on these experiences. Our next steps include having students design more complex ramp systems, make predictions before testing, and record observations like distance, speed, and movement patterns. We are also beginning to connect our outdoor investigations to classroom science discussions about force and motion. Thanks to your generosity, my students are learning through creativity, collaboration, and hands-on discovery every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1776570389855,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-learning-outdoors/10081361/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Learning Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3094935_orig.jpg?crop=677,677,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628545068983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lindsey88"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":9968378,"letterContent":"When we added the base plates to our LEGO area, it changed things right away. The kids were excited, but more than that, their builds started lasting longer and becoming more detailed. Instead of starting over every time something got bumped, they were able to keep working, add on, and really think through what they were building.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a group create a small \"town\" that stayed set up for days. They kept coming back to it, adding buildings, fixing things, and talking through their ideas together. It turned into more than just building—it became collaboration, problem-solving, and a lot of pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThese base plates have made a big difference in how students approach building. They're more thoughtful, more patient, and more willing to improve their ideas instead of giving up. Next, we're going to start connecting this to our science time by focusing on building stronger structures and thinking about stability and design.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. This has been one of those simple additions that's had a really big impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773938196577,"projectUrl":"project/a-strong-foundation-for-little-builders/9968378/","projectTitle":"A Strong Foundation for Little Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":10155962,"letterContent":"When the LEGO bricks arrived, my students were immediately excited. They gathered around, started sorting pieces, and couldn't wait to begin building. It didn't take long before they were fully engaged, creating everything from simple structures to more detailed designs they were proud to share.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was a group trying to build something tall enough to stay standing. It kept falling, but they didn't give up—they kept adjusting and talking through what might work better until they finally figured it out. Watching that kind of persistence and teamwork was exactly what I had hoped these materials would bring out.\r\n\r\nSince then, these bricks have become something we use often. Students are more willing to try new ideas, work together, and stick with something even when it's challenging. Moving forward, we'll be connecting this more to our science and STEM time, focusing on building stronger structures and thinking about how and why things work.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. It's been really meaningful to see the impact already.","fullyFundedDate":1776971594173,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-it-build-it-love-it/10155962/","projectTitle":"Imagine It, Build It, Love It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":9968284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, From Garden to Growth: Learning Through Play. Your generosity has brought so much excitement and hands-on learning into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the plant-themed LEGO Duplo blocks during our science and STEM time to help students explore how plants grow and what they need to survive. One of our favorite moments was when students first opened the set—they immediately started building gardens, farms, and \"plant homes,\" and the room filled with conversations about roots, stems, sunlight, and water. It was amazing to see how quickly they connected their play to what we've been learning in science.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are using the materials to build models of plant and different types of plant environments. Students are working in small groups to design and explain their creations, and they are really practicing how to think like scientists while also being creative. Next, we will be connecting their builds to writing by having students explain what their \"garden\" needs to grow and how their models show real plant life.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting this project and helping make learning so meaningful and engaging for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770945222554,"projectUrl":"project/from-garden-to-growth-learning-through/9968284/","projectTitle":"From Garden to Growth: Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":9968149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, A Strong Foundation for Creative Thinkers. Your generosity has already made a big difference in our classroom and in the way my students learn and create together.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new materials to support hands-on building and design challenges. One of the first things we did was open everything up together, and the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to dig in, explore the materials, and start testing out their ideas. There was a lot of \"Can we try this?\" and \"Look what I made!\" right away, which was really fun to see. It's been great watching students who don't always jump right into activities suddenly become very engaged and confident when they're building and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are continuing to use these resources during creative thinking and STEM-style activities where students plan, build, test, and improve their designs. The next step is for students to work more independently and in small groups to complete more complex challenges, where they'll have to think through problems, collaborate, and explain their thinking. Your support is helping them build not just structures, but also confidence, communication, and persistence.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for helping bring these experiences into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772475952887,"projectUrl":"project/a-strong-foundation-for-creative-thinker/9968149/","projectTitle":"A Strong Foundation for Creative Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":3190676,"projectId":10059784,"letterContent":"Thank you for the hands-on materials you provided for my special ed resource classroom. \r\nEven though I serve multiple grades, we have been able to use the math manipulatives in group activities across grade levels. The place value games have been a hit! Also, the kit used for teaching students how to add and subtract with regrouping has been a success. The visual of building numbers and physically \"borrowing\" when needed solidifies the skill for them. \r\nAlso, the many snack items have helped with the behavior management system in my classroom. It is amazing how motivation changes when there are fun food items to work towards. \r\nWe very much appreciate your support to our classroom and our continued learning!","fullyFundedDate":1769449888561,"projectUrl":"project/academic-success-for-students-with-disab/10059784/","projectTitle":"Academic Success for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slotvig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3190676"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":9968167,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say thank you again for making this project happen. When the LEGO bricks came in, the kids were immediately all over them. There was a lot of excitement, a little chaos, and then they settled into building everything from random creations to really thoughtful designs.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a couple of students work together to fix a structure that kept falling. They didn't give up—they kept changing it until it worked, and they were so proud of themselves. That kind of persistence is something we're always working on, and this gave them a real chance to practice it.\r\n\r\nWe're going to keep using these during our STEM time and start being more intentional about how we build—thinking about what works, what doesn't, and why. I really appreciate your support. This is something my students will keep coming back to again and again.","fullyFundedDate":1769178166029,"projectUrl":"project/endless-creations-with-colorful-lego-bri/9968167/","projectTitle":"Endless Creations With Colorful LEGO Bricks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":9968242,"letterContent":"When the big bricks showed up, the excitement in the room was immediate. Kids were gathering around, pointing, and asking if they could start building right away. We took some time to just explore, and before long they were working together to build towers, houses, and even a little \"zoo.\" One group kept rebuilding their structure over and over, trying to make it taller without it falling, and the pride on their faces when it finally stayed up was everything.\r\n\r\nI've already noticed such a difference in how they're interacting. There's more teamwork, more talking through ideas, and more willingness to try again when something doesn't work. For my younger students especially, having something they can hold and build with makes a huge difference in how they understand and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nWe're going to keep building on this by tying it into our science time—thinking about what makes something strong, how things move, and how we can improve our designs. Thank you for giving my students something they're excited about and can learn from every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769111388882,"projectUrl":"project/big-bricks-for-little-learners/9968242/","projectTitle":"Big Bricks for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":933793,"projectId":10062209,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my 4th grade students now have access to art materials and experiences that truly enrich their learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from a low-income community, where opportunities for creative expression and hands-on learning can be limited. Your donation has opened the door for them to explore, create, and connect their learning in new ways. Whether they are painting scenes inspired by the books we read or expressing their ideas through art, they are building confidence, strengthening their literacy skills, and discovering talents they didn't know they had.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and joy in the classroom since receiving these materials has been incredible to see. Students who once hesitated to participate are now eager to share their work and ideas. Your generosity has not only provided supplies, but it has also inspired a love of learning and creativity that will stay with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their futures. Your support truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1769572230608,"projectUrl":"project/painting-possibilities-watercolors-for/10062209/","projectTitle":"Painting Possibilities: Watercolors for a Creative Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp933793_orig.jpg?crop=2163,2163,x833,y537&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557727931833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bennie"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":10078233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, From Idea to Object: 3D Supplies. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThe filament you provided for our 3D printer has allowed our students to experience technology in a hands-on and exciting way. While many students are familiar with technology at home, seeing how it can be used to design and create real objects at school has been eye-opening. Our students are learning that technology is not just for consuming information—it can also be used to invent, build, and solve problems.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for students has been using the 3D printer to create fidgets that they can earn by trading in their \"Blue Paw\" tickets. These fidgets have been a huge hit! Students are highly motivated to earn their tickets, and it has created a positive connection between good choices and a tangible reward that they helped bring to life through our classroom technology.\r\n\r\nMany students are especially fascinated by the 3D printer itself. They love watching it work layer by layer as it slowly turns filament into a finished object. It's common to see students completely absorbed while observing the printer in action, asking questions about how it works, the different filament colors, and how designs become real objects. Their curiosity and excitement have sparked many conversations about engineering, design, and how things are made.\r\n\r\nSome students who benefit most from the fidgets are those who need a little extra support with focus or regulation. Knowing they can earn a fidget has been incredibly motivating, and the fact that it was created right in our classroom makes it even more special.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided supplies—it has sparked curiosity, creativity, and excitement about technology and design in our classroom. Thank you for helping make these learning experiences possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771100254980,"projectUrl":"project/from-idea-to-object-3d-supplies/10078233/","projectTitle":"From Idea to Object: 3D Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":9748060,"projectId":9623116,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Regulation Station project. Because of your funding, we are creating clearly defined break spaces in every classroom, ensuring students have consistent, safe places to regulate their emotions and return to learning. Each Regulation Station is intentionally designed to be visible and welcoming, featuring a small rug to define the space, sensory tools to support self-regulation, and visual calming strategies to guide students. Your donation allowed us to purchase 30 rugs, allowing teachers to have a choice and customize their break space to fit their classroom.\r\n\r\nAs a building, we are implementing these Regulation Stations consistently across all classrooms and buddy classrooms so students can access the same supports no matter where they are learning. The before-and-after photos included highlight the meaningful impact your contribution has made in transforming classroom spaces into supportive environments that promote focus, independence, and emotional growth.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful to NAI Black & Black Realty Management and its employees for their recent donation drive and payroll deduction contributions, which made it possible to fully fund all of Bemiss Elementary's projects. Your generosity and commitment to our school community are deeply appreciated. Thank you for supporting our students and staff.","fullyFundedDate":1763502357840,"projectUrl":"project/regulation-station-for-every-classroom/9623116/","projectTitle":"Regulation Station for Every Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9748060"},{"teacherId":964490,"projectId":9973922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our project! Because of your support, we were able to provide binders, tabs, pencils, and other essential supplies that will help our 2nd- and 3rd-grade students learn important organization skills and take charge of their learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has already made a visible impact—our students are excited, better prepared, and more confident as they build habits that will support them throughout their school years. These materials are making a real difference every single day.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your partnership and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769178167994,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-organize-growing-minds/9973922/","projectTitle":"Tools to Organize Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp964490_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503855871113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/964490"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36597","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":369,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":70.0,"schoolId":36597,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bemiss Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bemiss Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/spokane-public-schools/bemiss-elementary-school/36597"}