{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Helen B Stafford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":10251905,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our dance project. I am super excited to use the steamer and stand to prepare our dresses and all clothes for our dance performances. It is going to make things easier for us. I will no longer have to take all the dresses and clothes home to iron. This makes it much easier especially if I forget a dress or outfit at home or forget to take home to iron.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your donation and for making things easier during our busy celebrations. This allows us to spend more time on other preparations.","fullyFundedDate":1788181220855,"projectUrl":"project/dancing-is-good-for-the-soul/10251905/","projectTitle":"Dancing is Good for the Soul","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":10568673,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously donating to our art project. My students have already been able to start art projects on day three of school thanks to your donation. \r\n\r\nStudents already completed an art project that honored the hero's and those lost on September 11. They are currently working on a Dale Chihuly Macchia \"Faux Glass\" Sculptures. They are using the clear acetate sheets that you helped provide. They have been super excited about this project. \r\n\r\nWhen students saw all the art supplies they smiled because they know we will be able to complete many art projects this year.","fullyFundedDate":1788971195569,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies/10568673/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":10371215,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our snack project. My students were very excited to see all the snacks on the first day of school. This puts ease to our day knowing that no child will go hungry. \r\n\r\nOur class has the last lunch this year which makes it a long morning for students. With your help you have made it easier for students with the snacks you helped provide. \r\n\r\nMany of my students rely on free school breakfast and lunch. Families are unable to provide snacks. I am forever grateful to you because I cannot fund snacks for 30 students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1788181234470,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-students/10371215/","projectTitle":"Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":10540047,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously donating to our class project for ink. We have a very limited budget for printing which makes it difficult to print all the necessary materials, especially the fun activities. \r\n\r\nWe have been able to print fun color activity worksheets and colorful bulletin boards. With the colorful bulletin boards, it makes our classroom and hallways more inviting. \r\n\r\n I am forever grateful for your donation. Knowing that I do not have to worry about having enough on my printing budget brings me ease.","fullyFundedDate":1788181238534,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-our-classroom/10540047/","projectTitle":"Ink for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":10136398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating snacks to our class. Students were super excited to receive all the snacks. They asked me to thank you for all the snacks. \r\n\r\nThese snacks helped us get through testing. Because of your generosity my students were able to enjoy multiple snacks during the three weeks of testing. This put ease to our days during testing. \r\n\r\nMany of my students come from low-income families and bringing extra snacks during testing is not an option for them. I am unable to provide that many snacks for the entire class. I am extremely grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1777486426231,"projectUrl":"project/snack-restock/10136398/","projectTitle":"Snack Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":10369310,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom. Your generous donation of dry erase markers, pencil sharpeners, and erasable cling whiteboards have helped us get our year started with math thinking. \r\n\r\nWhen just completed day five of school and students have already been collaborating in small groups working on math on the erasable whiteboards. They have been engaged and excited about the math they are doing. I have seen great conversations. \r\n\r\nYour donation has helped us get the year going in math. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1787282922815,"projectUrl":"project/math-thinkers/10369310/","projectTitle":"Math Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":9904705,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for our 4th graders. We did not have quite the amount of clay we needed for all fourth graders to make an individual map. They worked in groups of three. They truly enjoyed working on this project. I would really like to offer you a sincere thank you. \r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a difference in classrooms, and I cannot thank you enough. This project engaged and helped my students learn more about Washington State. Thank you again without your donation we would have been able to get the clay we needed for this project.","fullyFundedDate":1772937497466,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-grade-maps/9904705/","projectTitle":"Fourth Grade Maps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7331038_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x0,y531&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691623412784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nixon-stafford"},{"teacherId":10249121,"projectId":10132734,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our students had the opportunity to experience meaningful art enrichment that would not have been possible without you. The art supplies you provided opened the door for creativity, self-expression, and confidence building in every child.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, students explored a variety of artistic techniques and mediums. They eagerly experimented with color, texture, and design, developing both their artistic skills and their ability to express their ideas. For many of our students, this was their first time using high-quality art supplies, and their excitement was truly inspiring.\r\nThe most special outcome of your support was our classroom Art Show, where students proudly displayed their work for their families. Seeing their artwork showcased and celebrated gave students a tremendous sense of pride and accomplishment. Families were able to attend, connect, and witness firsthand the creativity and hard work of their children. It was a joyful and memorable event that strengthened our classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour donation did more than provide supplies—it created an experience. You helped our students feel like real artists, gave them a platform to shine, and brought families together in celebration of learning.\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom and school, thank you for believing in our students and supporting the power of art education. Your kindness has made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1773890520282,"projectUrl":"project/art-enrichment-for-all/10132734/","projectTitle":"Art Enrichment for all.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249121"},{"teacherId":1066587,"projectId":10156503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of art supplies to our school. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students by providing them with the materials they need to explore creativity and self-expression. Because of your support, students were able to participate in art enrichment groups of their choice, giving them the opportunity to discover new skills, build confidence, and connect with peers in inspiring ways.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has helped create a more vibrant and engaging learning environment where every child can experience the joy of creating. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' growth and artistic exploration. Your generosity not only provided supplies—it opened doors to imagination, collaboration, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Thank you for partnering with us to make these enriching experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1773966667363,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-art-enrichment-exhibits/10156503/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Art Enrichment Exhibits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1066587_orig.png?crop=981,982,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662568289316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hoane"},{"teacherId":7942071,"projectId":10156654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of you, students have been able to engage in art enrichment cycles where they utilize the high-quality resources to engage in various art mediums. Students have been able to create space-themed exhibits as well as an exhibit that is special and unique to the region we live in, honoring the indigenous land in which we are on. \r\n\r\nStudents have been able to think deeply about culture and art and how they intersect. Students have been able to create tangible pieces that also bring in their own student identity & culture. \r\n\r\nThank you donors!","fullyFundedDate":1773940530018,"projectUrl":"project/art-enrichment-for-all-students/10156654/","projectTitle":"Art Enrichment for All Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942071"},{"teacherId":7942071,"projectId":10156636,"letterContent":"Your generosity has allowed our students to engage in art enrichment cycles where students were in mixed groupings and engaging with various art mediums and experiences. Students were able to use clay, printmaking, paint, and other high-quality resources to create a space-themed exhibit that will be showcased in our schoolwide art celebration. \r\n\r\nWhen students saw the materials, they were beyond thrilled, grateful, and excited to be able to start creating. This sense of joy was so great to see and students were able to take risks & try new art techniques that have previously not been accessible. Donors have created an environment where students love learning, creating, and growing in their curiosity! Thank you donors!","fullyFundedDate":1773940529845,"projectUrl":"project/art-enrichment-in-first-grade/10156636/","projectTitle":"Art Enrichment in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942071"},{"teacherId":8342331,"projectId":10158755,"letterContent":"My students were incredibly excited when they first saw the new materials for our Washington State art project. The acrylic paints, and beads immediately sparked creativity and enthusiasm. Students could not wait to begin painting and designing their projects, and many were excited to share ideas about colors, patterns, and symbols connected to Washington State and the Pacific Northwest.\r\n\r\nDuring this project, students used the acrylic paints to carefully paint wood carvings inspired by Washington State art and nature. They also used beads to add decorative details and create meaningful designs connected to their learning. \r\n\r\nOne of the most special moments was watching students take pride in their creativity while discussing the artistic choices they made. The project encouraged collaboration, self-expression, fine motor skills, and cultural appreciation all at the same time. Moving forward, students will continue exploring art connected to regional history and culture while building confidence through hands-on creative projects. 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