{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Whitman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4394901,"projectId":9881224,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for purchasing our snacks. I wish you could have seen our students faces as each box came in. They were so excited and just kept saying, \"those are my favorites \". We have already begun handing out snacks in the afternoon and you can visibly see how students are enjoying them and their full tummies are increasing the energy they have for learning. Students are engaged in their leaning and their participation has increased. Thank you again for your thoughtful and generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1763498210116,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-sustain/9881224/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Sustain!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ralston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4394901_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491185710363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonna-ralston"},{"teacherId":4394901,"projectId":9476046,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing our supplies! We love our new music cd collection and can sing while we work. We also are having so much fun creating art together while we visit and learn about each other. The headphones have been nice to help with focus and technology lesson completion. I am looking forward to using the tubs for stem activities where students can work together with water or tactile objects. Thank you again for providing us with such fun ways to work together as we practice compassion and social emotional learning through the arts!","fullyFundedDate":1760693791595,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-and-social-emotional-learning/9476046/","projectTitle":"Compassion and Social Emotional Learning Through the Arts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ralston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4394901_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491185710363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonna-ralston"},{"teacherId":4394901,"projectId":9304244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of our supplies. My students love the CD player for our soft music during work time and the blue tooth speaker allows us to hear everything that I present over the computer. These are two items that we use all day long and enhance our learning. The chargers, lightbulbs and outlets with remote access have been so useful for all of our electronic needs. The glue gun, boxes and glue sticks have been so handy as well and we have been able to share them throughout our building, benefiting even more students . Thank you again for your thoughtful donation!","fullyFundedDate":1752586461404,"projectUrl":"project/miscellaneous-necessities/9304244/","projectTitle":"Miscellaneous Necessities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ralston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4394901_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491185710363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonna-ralston"},{"teacherId":4509141,"projectId":9263605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations. My students were so excited to hear that people care about their education and donated supplies to their room. Pictured are two of my students using their materials. The binders are take-home binders with resources for parents and students to use to enhance their learning. The dry erase markers will be used daily in our learning. They are a very fun way to engage with and show learning. The playdough will also be used daily. Students don't even realize they are strengthening their muscles with playdough because they are having so much fun! We appreciate your thoughtfulness and dedication to the education of our youngest learners!","fullyFundedDate":1746494085568,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-here-we-come/9263605/","projectTitle":"School Supplies Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sammons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4509141_orig.jpg?crop=966,966,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558537375247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4509141"},{"teacherId":8425096,"projectId":9275308,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support in funding Fidget toys for our students. Because of your kindness, we're able to provide tools that help my students focus, reduce anxiety, and stay engaged in the classroom.\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was when I first introduced the fidget toys to the students. Their faces lit up with excitement, and you could hear the buzz of curiosity and joy as they explored the different options. \r\nLooking ahead, I plan to incorporate these fidget tools into structured classroom routines, ensuring that students use them effectively to support their learning and emotional well-being. I am eager to continue making the most of this wonderful gift.\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our students' daily lives. Your support means the world to us, and we appreciate your commitment to helping our kids stay engaged and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1755284191817,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-to-stay-focused/9275308/","projectTitle":"Fidget to Stay Focused!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maleki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8425096_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673314145941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8425096"},{"teacherId":6383960,"projectId":9183347,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating a color printer for my students. We have not had a color printer to use in over 5 years. If I wanted any material printed for speech, I would pay to have them printed. Over this summer, I was able to prepare my speech therapy room with tools to help each student succeed.\r\n\r\nWhen children have vivid visuals, it can help keep them more engaged. Better attention and engagement leads to success! I created these banners with each of the sounds which I have hanging in my room. I also have visual models of how to make each sound and a scale for them to rate their own progress. \r\n\r\nI plan to use the printer and cartridges for several other projects during this school year. Your generosity is appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1745846988843,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-my-students-speech-progress-in-c/9183347/","projectTitle":"Seeing My Students' Speech Progress in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zehm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6383960_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615415549576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6383960"},{"teacherId":4394901,"projectId":9011892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing all of the supplies we need to be successful this next school year! The beginning of a new year is always exciting and having new school supplies is always a favorite for students. That is motivating in itself but I always love watching them gather their supplies and seeing the excitement on their faces when they begin writing in new journals, using markers, crayons and glue that are theirs to keep. Thank you again for your thoughtful donation. We will be ready to learn and find success beginning on the very first day of school!","fullyFundedDate":1744648652450,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-successful-learners/9011892/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for Successful Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ralston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4394901_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491185710363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonna-ralston"},{"teacherId":4394901,"projectId":9157366,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtful donation! It was amazing to see the students choose privacy folders when they wanted or needed them. They were used daily and really helped students focus and create their own learning space. They loved using them to focus on their academic work and when they just wanted a quiet space to work. I even saw partner groups use them to create a quiet space where they could read together and communicate while working on their schoolwork or learning game. I cannot wait to see my new students use them as well!","fullyFundedDate":1744032902547,"projectUrl":"project/successful-learners-need-space/9157366/","projectTitle":"Successful Learners Need Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ralston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4394901_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491185710363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonna-ralston"},{"teacherId":6383960,"projectId":9164048,"letterContent":"The speech therapy students at Whitman and I would like to thank you for the wonderful materials that you donated. We have been using them consistently and they have been very motivating.\r\n\r\nFirstly, the kids were ecstatic to see the new scratch and sniff stickers that were in the basket when they came into the speech room. If students work their very hardest in speech, they get to leave with a sticker. They have been working so hard ever since!\r\n\r\nSecondly, the paint dobbers have made our therapy much more dynamic and fun! I have several speech therapy worksheets that are made to be used with dobbers, but since to budget restrictions, I have not had them available.\r\n\r\nLastly, the preschoolers LOVED the bubbles! Now I can refill the bottles as needed and not have to go without. So much language can be elicited simply by using bubbles.","fullyFundedDate":1742058504008,"projectUrl":"project/helping-motivate-my-speech-students-usin/9164048/","projectTitle":"Helping Motivate My Speech Students Using Their Senses","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zehm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6383960_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615415549576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6383960"},{"teacherId":4277648,"projectId":8406905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the opportunity to laminate and keep resources and projects that we make in class. My students have been thrilled to receive printing materials and resources in the classroom, on demand that they can use right when they need them.\r\n\r\nWe are so lucky to have the support of donors like you that will make our classroom dreams come true. My students are forever grateful for everything that has been and will be donated to our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to using these resources for the rest of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1725824522948,"projectUrl":"project/pouches-and-printing-for-projects/8406905/","projectTitle":"Pouches and Printing for Projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Korsberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4277648_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486670939552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-korsberg"},{"teacherId":4122553,"projectId":9103308,"letterContent":"As we start to plan for next school year, there is a huge task we can take off our list and the list of all of our 5th grade families. That is the task of school supplies. \r\n\r\nWhile many families enjoy the process of purchasing new supplies each year, students from our neighborhood often do not get that joy as this is a financial burden for many of our families. \r\n\r\nWith your generosity, all of their beginning of the year supplies are being provided for them for the second year in a row. We are so thankful for your generosity and can't wait to share the great news with our families!","fullyFundedDate":1740862744626,"projectUrl":"project/strong-start-to-a-new-year/9103308/","projectTitle":"Strong Start to a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Attrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4122553_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481685166705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4122553"},{"teacherId":4394901,"projectId":8967861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing items that will help us celebrate our hard work in writing and the arts this year. This family and community event will allow us to celebrate our accomplishments now in elementary school and help us get excited about our future learning in middle school and high school. The students are working hard to fill their portfolios and they are doing amazing work! The tools that they will be given in their goody bags will help them continue to practice over summer. Thank you again for your thoughtful donations!","fullyFundedDate":1739375702337,"projectUrl":"project/portfolios-pastries-and-future-pirates/8967861/","projectTitle":"Portfolios, Pastries and Future Pirates!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ralston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4394901_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491185710363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonna-ralston"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36638","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":363,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":77.4,"schoolId":36638,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Whitman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Whitman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/spokane-public-schools/whitman-elementary-school/36638"}