{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Helen B Stafford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. These materials helped make learning memorable, engaging, and meaningful for every student involved.","fullyFundedDate":1773940529862,"projectUrl":"project/washington-state-art-enrichment/10158755/","projectTitle":"Washington State Art Enrichment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8342331_orig.jpg?crop=679,679,x175,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664574505111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8342331"},{"teacherId":9565300,"projectId":9797786,"letterContent":"Having a wider variety of fine motor and visual motor materials has had a positive impact on student engagement. These materials provide alternative, developmentally appropriate ways for students to engage in learning while building essential motor and visual skills. Students who previously struggled with participation are now more motivated and willing to engage when activities are accessible, hands-on, and aligned with their individual strengths and interests.\r\nThese new options have also greatly expanded opportunities for student choice. By offering a range of fine and visual motor tools, students now have more choice in their therapy activities. This gives students autonomy over their learning and engagement which overall helps increase their buy-in, participation and benefit. \r\nOverall, the availability of diverse fine motor and visual motor materials has helped create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. By meeting students at their current skill level and offering multiple ways to interact with materials, I am seeing improved engagement, increased task participation, and stronger foundational skills. Not to mention, none of us are getting bored now! :)","fullyFundedDate":1770314899402,"projectUrl":"project/therapy-in-disguise-targeting-important/9797786/","projectTitle":"Therapy in Disguise: Targeting Important Skills Through Endless Play Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565300_orig.jpg?crop=1201,1201,x0,y972&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759864973639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565300"},{"teacherId":9565300,"projectId":9749850,"letterContent":"The donation of new sensory-based tools, toys, and materials has had a meaningful impact on my students' engagement, especially for students who do not typically participate in traditional classroom or OT activities. These materials have provided alternative pathways for learning, allowing students to access activities in ways that align more closely with their sensory needs and interests. Students who were previously disengaged, or avoidant of OT-led activities have shown more curiosity, sustained attention, and willingness to participate with me as a result. \r\n\r\nThese tools have also expanded opportunities for student choice. By offering a variety of activity options, students have been able to have more autonomy by choosing materials that are motivating to them. This choice-making has supported self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and improved participation across activities, as students feel more comfortable and empowered in their environment.\r\n\r\nNot to mention...these have saved me from the boredom of offering the same activities over and over and over for months on end. THANK YOU!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769825643647,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-centered-activities-to-build-val/9749850/","projectTitle":"Sensory-Centered Activities to Build Valuable Functional Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565300_orig.jpg?crop=1201,1201,x0,y972&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759864973639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565300"},{"teacherId":10241676,"projectId":9761868,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity. With these additional resources, my scholar's have been able to stay engaged throughout differentiated lessons. Since receiving these donations independent classroom scores have gone up with academics and overall knowledge with core subjects are easier to implement and retain information. \r\n\r\nWhile still focusing on core concepts, these scholar's are excited to have another option to making the task of learning fun and exciting, instead of learning through the traditional method at all times. \r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support and remember that it \"Takes a Village\".","fullyFundedDate":1769371431506,"projectUrl":"project/the-revolution/9761868/","projectTitle":"The Revolution","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10241676"},{"teacherId":7331038,"projectId":9974839,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our Math Stackers. Students have been learning and exploring with Math Stackers. They absolutely love using Math Stacker blocks for their learning.\r\nSince receiving the Math Stackers students have been more engaged in their learning. They look forward to coming to small math group.\r\n\r\nI am extremely grateful to be able to bring in a new learning strategy for my students to use. Math Stackers have taught me a lot as a teacher and have been a great tool to increase my student's math thinking. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1770542535517,"projectUrl":"project/math-stackers/9974839/","projectTitle":"Math Stackers","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":9818893,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project. My students have been enjoying all the art supplies. \r\nWe have be making prints, painting flowers and this week students started making their pape mache pinatas. They are excited about making pinatas because they will be used as decorations for our Cinco de Mayo celebration.\r\nWe are very appreciative for the all the art supplies because of your generosity we have been able to decorate our classroom, hallways, and art display case with all the art students have been making. \r\nA million thank yous.","fullyFundedDate":1766432180741,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-art-enrichment-in-4th-a/9818893/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Art Enrichment in 4th and 5th Grade","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":10309753,"projectId":9821122,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been filled with excitement, laughter, and meaningful learning opportunities. The materials from our project have helped turn practice and review into something students genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nThe math bingo sets have been especially helpful in reinforcing important skills such as fractions, decimals, shapes, and other key concepts. Students love the challenge and excitement of the game while strengthening their understanding of math in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nOur classroom has also really enjoyed playing Yahtzee and Scrabble. These games encourage students to think strategically, practice math and spelling skills, and collaborate with their classmates. It has been wonderful to see students so engaged while learning through play.\r\n\r\nThe privacy screens have also been a great addition to our classroom. They help students stay focused during independent work, and the students absolutely love having them as part of their workspace.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping create a learning environment where students can practice important skills, build confidence, and have fun while learning!","fullyFundedDate":1767222883670,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-games-that-make-skill/9821122/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn! Games That Make Skills Stick!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10309753_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760491237370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309753"},{"teacherId":9334715,"projectId":9679325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our classroom project \"Building Brighter Readers\" to life! My students were extremely excited to see all of the new book when they arrived. Because of your generosity my students now have new books of all reading levels and different genres to take home and read to their families.\r\n\r\nYou have also provided additional materials they can use during our phonics lessons. They truly enjoy using the colored pencils and whiteboard markers. They sure help keep my students engaged!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only impacted my current students, but these books will inspire a love of reading in many students to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1770787823183,"projectUrl":"project/building-brighter-readers/9679325/","projectTitle":"Building Brighter Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hartley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9334715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768873816366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9334715"},{"teacherId":1066587,"projectId":9863350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Because of your generosity, we had all the materials needed for our Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students to participate in a school-wide art enrichment experience! Each student was able to select an art opportunity that matched her/his individual preference. Over the course of three to four sessions, students explored their art medium and created their own masterpieces.\r\n\r\nWe believe that art is an essential part of learning and development. Allowing students time and space to explore and create through various mediums is such a gift. Thank you for providing the materials we needed to make this experience a reality for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1762267637384,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-art-enrichment/9863350/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Art Enrichment","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":7331038,"projectId":9663576,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation. Having ink to print up whatever we need for our classroom has been a blessing. My students have been so excited to be able to print their reports and stories in color.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to be able print up my student's math quizzes and worksheets. They do so much better when their quizzes are printed up and not taken online. Being able to print up articles that they can highlight and underline has also helped students tremendously when answering comprehension questions. \r\n\r\nI am forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758306310855,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-our-classroom/9663576/","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32278","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":453,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":6,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":83.9,"schoolId":32278,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Helen B Stafford Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Helen B Stafford Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/tacoma-public-schools/hellen-stafford-elementary-school/32278"}