{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gold Bar Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5806430,"projectId":10279633,"letterContent":"To get ready for our art projects we first learned about National Parks and park rangers. We talked about all the different habitats there are across the United States and dug a little deeper into forests and deserts.We were able to use the books we got with this project to learn more about animals that live in these national parks as well. \r\nThe kids were so excited to see so much art supplies and to have the opportunity to get their hands messy and create! For many of them it was their first time getting to use air dry clay. They greatly enjoyed getting to create animals with the clay. While our animals were drying the students painted their national parks on canvas with the paint sticks we received. Each student took their time and really thought through what they were going to create. We were so excited to get to show off all of our creations with our community! Thanks for your help in creating great memories for these kids.","fullyFundedDate":1778284435180,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-a-walk-in-the-park/10279633/","projectTitle":"Learning Is a Walk in the Park","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Megan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806430"},{"teacherId":5079890,"projectId":10276255,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you for your generous support in providing new playground equipment for our Title I school. Your investment has made a lasting impact on the children we serve and has transformed an important part of their school experience.\r\n\r\nFor our students, the playground is much more than a place to play. It is a space where they build friendships, develop social skills, gain confidence, and engage in healthy physical activity. The new equipment has created exciting opportunities for students to explore, collaborate, and challenge themselves in a safe and welcoming environment.\r\n\r\nSince the installation of the new playground equipment, we have seen increased student engagement during recess, more positive peer interactions, and greater enthusiasm for outdoor activities. Students are developing important skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and resilience while enjoying active play with their classmates.\r\n\r\nFor many of our children, school provides access to recreational opportunities they may not have elsewhere. Your generosity has helped ensure that every student has a place where they can be active, have fun, and simply enjoy being a child. The joy and excitement on their faces each day is a testament to the difference your support has made.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the well-being, happiness, and development of our students. Your gift has created opportunities for healthy growth, meaningful connections, and lasting memories that our children will cherish for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778202067711,"projectUrl":"project/recess-is-a-vital-part-of-school/10276255/","projectTitle":"Recess Is a Vital Part of School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5079890_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650224674580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5079890"},{"teacherId":5079890,"projectId":10277359,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing STEM bin supplies and educational games for our fourth-grade students at our Title I school. Your donation has opened the door to hands-on learning experiences that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have access to engaging materials that allow them to explore engineering concepts through building, designing, testing, and collaborating with their peers. These STEM activities encourage students to think like engineers—asking questions, developing solutions, learning from mistakes, and persevering through challenges.\r\n\r\nThe STEM bins have transformed learning in our classroom by giving students opportunities to apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts in meaningful and exciting ways. Students who may have never considered careers in STEM fields are now discovering talents and interests they didn't know they had.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic growth, these activities help build confidence, teamwork, communication skills, and resilience. Our students are learning that innovation begins with curiosity and that they have the potential to become the problem-solvers, inventors, and engineers of the future.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom is helping shape the next generation of thinkers and creators. Thank you for providing resources that spark imagination, nurture a love of learning, and empower our students to dream big.","fullyFundedDate":1778284462235,"projectUrl":"project/future-engineers/10277359/","projectTitle":"Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5079890_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650224674580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5079890"},{"teacherId":5079890,"projectId":10268073,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping us maintain a fully stocked snack cabinet in our fourth-grade classroom at our Title I school. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students.\r\nMany of our students come to school carrying challenges beyond academics, including food insecurity. Thanks to your donations, students who arrive hungry or need an extra snack during the day have access to nutritious options that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\nA full snack cabinet means fewer distractions caused by hunger and more opportunities for students to engage in lessons, participate in discussions, and do their best work. It also provides comfort and reassurance to children who know they can count on a caring classroom environment where their basic needs are met.\r\nBeyond supporting academic success, your generosity helps build a sense of belonging and dignity for our students. Something as simple as a snack can brighten a child's day, reduce stress, and remind them that there are people in their community who care about their well-being and future.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where every child can thrive. Your support nourishes both minds and hearts, and we are deeply grateful for your partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1778172846868,"projectUrl":"project/full-tummies-focused-brains/10268073/","projectTitle":"Full Tummies, Focused Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5079890_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650224674580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5079890"},{"teacherId":5079890,"projectId":10152392,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of school supplies to the students and families of our Title I school. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of children who may otherwise have started the school year without the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students arrived at school feeling prepared, confident, and excited to learn. Families facing financial challenges experienced relief knowing their children had the essential supplies needed for the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond notebooks, pencils, and backpacks—it sends a powerful message to our students that their community cares about their education and future. Thank you for investing in their success and helping create opportunities for every child to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1778025077644,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-ready/10152392/","projectTitle":"Classroom Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5079890_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650224674580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5079890"},{"teacherId":3571493,"projectId":10151360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students have put your support to work already in the field. They have used their field kits to observe and write about birds, insects, plants and nature that they have experienced out in the forest on our Forest Day trips. They love to use the magnifying glasses to study things close up. They collected leaves, moss and even slugs to learn more as they took a closer look. They used their journals to write notes about the birds we saw, including a bald eagle. The joy on their faces and the excitement they shared as they dissected owl pellets was amazing. Thank you so much for caring enough to support students on their path to thinking and learning about the natural world around them. They loved learning about birds and were so inspired by seeing the eagle in its natural habitat that we continued our growth and built an eagle nest in the classroom for our Community Day event. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1774455063503,"projectUrl":"project/into-the-forest-we-go-to-learn/10151360/","projectTitle":"Into the Forest We Go to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3571493_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533417279358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-christian242"},{"teacherId":5806430,"projectId":10005119,"letterContent":"The amount of excitement and joy that came from my students when we got multiple boxes of snacks was so fun to see. They could not believe that someone they did not even know was sending snacks for the entire class!! It was almost like Christmas.\r\nIt has been amazing to not only have a variety of snacks to provide to my students at snack time, but also to have snacks that can be used to supplement lunches when need be.\r\nThank you for your support and for seeing the importance of a full tummy so that students can have one less obstacle when it comes to being focused learners .","fullyFundedDate":1769328778640,"projectUrl":"project/operation-snack-time/10005119/","projectTitle":"Operation Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Megan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806430"},{"teacherId":9541384,"projectId":9518048,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so very much for your kind donation to our music program at my school! It has been so nice to have some new and \"refreshed\" instruments to bring out and use. The new triangles are SO great!\r\n\r\nThe bell sets have been a great success and I have been so pleased at how easily my students are able to use them and how quickly they are able to play complete songs with them. When they feel successful, they smile more and get so excited! I love seeing that!\r\n\r\nOur instruments are used often and with your support, I have been able to retire some of our older pieces as well as bring some new and exciting types of pieces into our lessons. Thank you for helping make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760693654592,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-replace-some-worn-out-musical-eq/9518048/","projectTitle":"Time to Replace Some Worn Out Musical Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9541384_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715281388681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9541384"},{"teacherId":5079890,"projectId":9595073,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing snacks for our fourth grade classroom. As a Title I school, all of our students receive free breakfast and lunch, and your gift fills an important space in between. Those snacks mean full bellies during long mornings and afternoons, steady energy for learning, and one less thing for families to worry about. Your kindness shows our students that their community cares about their well-being, not just their test scores.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a place where students can stay focused, feel comfortable asking for what they need, and concentrate on learning instead of hunger. A simple snack becomes a moment of relief, confidence, and encouragement. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and for helping create a supportive, nurturing environment where every child has the chance to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1764826431536,"projectUrl":"project/full-tummies-focused-brains/9595073/","projectTitle":"Full Tummies, Focused Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5079890_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650224674580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5079890"},{"teacherId":5806430,"projectId":9538565,"letterContent":"It has been amazing having enough supplies to give each student their own Writer's toolbox. Every student has their own bag that is filled with multiple mediums for them to practice writing their names. The kids enjoy having control in deciding how they practice their name and having the option to do it in more than one way Some of the favorite options are building their names with Play-Doh and the small doodle boards. \r\nThe students are becoming more independent in using these toolkits on their own and many are approaching mastering writing their names. We look forward to continue using these toolkits to practice our sight words too!","fullyFundedDate":1755806252125,"projectUrl":"project/little-writers-toolbox/9538565/","projectTitle":"Little Writers Toolbox","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Megan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806430"},{"teacherId":5806430,"projectId":9154138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project Brave Books. These books will be a great resource for kids who have some struggles that they are going through and may not have the words to express it or are struggling to understand why they are going through some of these hard situations. Also, the books will be used for helping their peers understand how others live and situations they go through. I was able to put these books in an area of our school where all staff will have access to them so that we are reaching out to more than just the 18 kids in my class. Thank you for taking the time to support our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1752119961238,"projectUrl":"project/brave-books/9154138/","projectTitle":"Brave Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Megan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806430"},{"teacherId":9007140,"projectId":9047533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. Because of your support, my first-grade students were able to celebrate the end of a hardworking school year with a truly special party.\r\n\r\nThe camping theme was a perfect match for our school's Pacific Northwest focus, and the kids had an absolute blast! We did all sorts of fun \"camping\" activities, and even held our morning circle campfire-style. It was a joyful, memorable way to wrap up the year and kick off the summer.\r\n\r\nYour kindness made this experience possible, and I'm so grateful for the smiles, laughter, and sense of celebration you helped create. Thank you again for investing in our students and helping make learning so magical.","fullyFundedDate":1746785488304,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-activities-for-hard-working/9047533/","projectTitle":"End-of-Year Activities for Hard-Working Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Widmier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9007140_orig.jpg?crop=1246,1246,x440,y766&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714078294003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9007140"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59030","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":352,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.2,"schoolId":59030,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gold Bar Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gold Bar Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/sultan-school-district-311/gold-bar-elementary-school/59030"}