{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Skyline Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9114436,"projectId":9469896,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. You have fulfilled our need for a classroom rug in our first grade classroom. Your support has brought both comfort and excitement into our learning space. When we received the carpet, I unrolled it with our class. They were so delighted! I have included some of their thank you notes. The students mentioned how comfortable they are, how they love the colors, how soft the carpet is, and how they love having their own spot. Our room has brightened because of your gift. \r\n\r\nThank you for transforming our learning space into a more welcoming and engaging place to learn. We enjoy read-alouds where everyone can see, brain breaks where everyone has enough space to move, and collaborative turn and talk discussions that add depth to our learning. We are deeply grateful for your kindness. Your impact will be appreciated every day.","fullyFundedDate":1756387064278,"projectUrl":"project/room-to-learn-a-special-spot-for-every/9469896/","projectTitle":"Room to Learn: A Special Spot for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9114436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690868529406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114436"},{"teacherId":5133829,"projectId":9469398,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new classroom materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately started using the whiteboard clipboards, Expo markers, and reusable sleeves to share their thinking and stay engaged. During our social studies unit, they loved using these tools to record where items were made and discuss how different countries specialize in certain products, it was wonderful to see their pride and curiosity shine.\r\n\r\nThe suction spinners, raffle tickets, and motivational stickers have brought even more energy to our classroom. The spinners turn math practice into a fun challenge, while the tickets and stickers encourage positive behavior and effort. The new standing desk has been especially helpful for students who focus best while standing or moving. Each addition has helped create a more engaging and supportive space for every learner.\r\n\r\nWe use these supplies daily to keep learning hands-on, organized, and fun. The laminated materials and cardstock projects make our lessons more durable and interactive, while the notebooks, pouches, and sharpeners help students stay ready to learn. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now a more flexible, motivating, and joyful place to learn. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1756387070102,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-need-basic-tools/9469398/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds Need Basic Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clabaugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5133829_orig.jpg?crop=614,614,x826,y1340&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752702193538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5133829"},{"teacherId":7790491,"projectId":9457795,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for making our project \"Building Bright Futures with Construction Toys!\" on DonorsChoose possible. Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students at Skyline Elementary School in Tacoma will get the hands-on materials they need to build, explore, imagine, and learn. \r\nDonorsChoose\r\n\r\nYour gift is a wonderful investment in young learners. Through the new construction toys and engineering kits, my students will develop fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, early-math concepts, and the kind of collaborative, creative thinking that builds strong learners and curious minds. \r\nDonorsChoose\r\n\r\nI'm especially grateful because we serve many students from low-income households who might not otherwise have access to such rich, tactile STEM opportunities. Your support ensures equity in the classroom and helps all my learners feel empowered and capable.","fullyFundedDate":1756387072924,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-with-constructio/9457795/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures with Construction Toys!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parrish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7790491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617721436169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsparrish1"},{"teacherId":8804831,"projectId":9421658,"letterContent":"Our class is absolutely loving the new supplies! The baby dolls have become a favorite in our dramatic play center, helping students practice empathy and care as they role-play family and community helpers. The connecting blocks are perfect for building fine motor skills and creativity during STEM centers, and the new racks have made our classroom more organized and student-friendly.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw everything, their faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to explore and play! It was heartwarming to see them immediately collaborate and share.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these materials during our \"All About Me and My Community\" unit. Students will continue to build social, problem-solving, and organizational skills that set a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Thank you for making our classroom a joyful, engaging place to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1756387071022,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9421658/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8804831_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673500855466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8804831"},{"teacherId":9393239,"projectId":9310398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to our library. Students are excited about all of the new series that we have brought into the library thanks to your donations, and 5th grade students really enjoyed getting to help organize the series with our new clear bins. \r\n\r\nStudents are easily able to find what they are looking for as all of the books in a series are grouped together and easy to find in clear bins or stands. I look forward to increased check outs and circulations -- which means students are reading even MORE than they were before.","fullyFundedDate":1746786463919,"projectUrl":"project/clearly-a-great-read/9310398/","projectTitle":"Clearly a Great Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wanner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9393239_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724298455964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9393239"},{"teacherId":9393239,"projectId":9290764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to our library. Your donations are making a huge impact -- as students from all backgrounds are able to find something that they can read in our library. Thanks to your generosity, our students have access to titles in English, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, and Vietnamese. \r\n\r\nThese titles are being checked out regularly by students who otherwise might not have something to read in their native language. I can't wait to add additional titles and grow our World Languages section, adding additional titles and languages to our collection!","fullyFundedDate":1746786309659,"projectUrl":"project/every-language-every-learner/9290764/","projectTitle":"Every Language, Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wanner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9393239_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724298455964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9393239"},{"teacherId":9393239,"projectId":9322493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to our library. Students are excited about all of the new series that we have brought into the library thanks to your donations, and 5th grade students really enjoyed getting to help organize the series with our new bins. \r\n\r\nStudents are easily able to find what they are looking for as all of the books in a series are grouped together and easy to find in clear bins or stands. I look forward to increased check outs and circulations -- which means students are reading even MORE than they were before.","fullyFundedDate":1747925627531,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-a-series/9322493/","projectTitle":"Hooked on a Series!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wanner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9393239_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724298455964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9393239"},{"teacherId":7790491,"projectId":9555416,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, storytime in our classroom has truly become magical! The new Toniebox listening center has opened a whole new world of imagination and learning for my kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I se\r\ne the excitement in their eyes as they gather around the Toniebox to listen to stories. They love choosing which Tonie to play—pressing the little figures, hearing the familiar voices, and diving into adventures that make them laugh, wonder, and dream. For many of my students, this is their first experience enjoying stories independently, and it's helping them build both listening comprehension and a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe Toniebox has also made storytime more inclusive—students who are still developing their English skills or who need extra language support are now able to engage deeply with stories in a way that feels fun and empowering. It's amazing to see how the simple act of listening has strengthened their vocabulary, focus, and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has filled our classroom with joy and imagination. Thank you for giving my students the gift of storytelling and for helping us create a cozy, inspiring space where learning truly feels like magic.","fullyFundedDate":1756387071443,"projectUrl":"project/storytime-magic-a-toniebox-listening-ce/9555416/","projectTitle":"Storytime Magic: A Toniebox Listening Center For Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parrish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7790491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617721436169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsparrish1"},{"teacherId":7790491,"projectId":9437246,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my kindergarten students are now true STEM Superstars! Our classroom has come alive with curiosity, creativity, and teamwork thanks to the new Lakeshore Learning STEM bundle you made possible.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment we opened the boxes, the excitement was contagious. Students immediately began exploring—building bridges that could hold toy animals, designing ramps for cars, and experimenting with balance and motion. It's amazing to watch their confidence grow as they test ideas, make predictions, and celebrate those \"aha!\" moments that come only from hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping my students learn to think like engineers and scientists while strengthening their communication and problem-solving skills. Most importantly, they're discovering that learning can be fun, collaborative, and full of wonder.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly transformed our classroom and inspired a love of learning that will last far beyond kindergarten. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in them and for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1755711970662,"projectUrl":"project/stem-superstars-in-kindergarten/9437246/","projectTitle":"STEM Superstars in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parrish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7790491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617721436169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsparrish1"},{"teacherId":8564268,"projectId":9428132,"letterContent":"Our classroom has had so many more opportunities to create art with our wonderful new supplies. We have hosted art buddies from other grade levels, worked on some fun new projects that we got to give as gifts for families, and have had a lot of fun learning. \r\n\r\nThe supplies you have gifted us are lasting a lot longer since we talked about taking good care of them. It's helped with learning responsibility and stewardship as well which are lifelong skills. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping me give them the best possible tools for success.","fullyFundedDate":1756387042919,"projectUrl":"project/brave-hearts-safe-spaces/9428132/","projectTitle":"Brave Hearts, Safe Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8564268_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659579797057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8564268"},{"teacherId":8825389,"projectId":9671871,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our TK classroom. Your generous donation has provided my students with an opportunity to listen to stories during our ELA centers and throughout the day during free choice play activities.\r\n\r\nOur students do not have access to laptops, so this is very exciting for them! My students couldn't wait for our new listening center to get set-up. They were particularly excited about the stories available because we had read a few of the stories during our whole group lessons. They are now able to listen to the stories whenever they want and have a good selection to suit their individual interests.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation. You have helped bring a smile and a joy of reading to 20 TK students!","fullyFundedDate":1759212305256,"projectUrl":"project/storytime-magic-a-listening-and-literac/9671871/","projectTitle":"Storytime Magic: a Listening and Literacy Center for Transitional Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825389_orig.jpg?crop=1424,1424,x389,y551&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696888796628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825389"},{"teacherId":8825389,"projectId":9620873,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my TK classroom. My students were so excited to get all of the new materials for our math and literacy centers.\r\n\r\nThey use the alphabet puzzle frequently to help them match lowercase/uppercase letters to the beginning sound picture during our literacy time and the word building puzzle is a favorite with my students that are learning how to put sounds together to build words. The number puzzles are helping my students learn to use 1:1 correspondence to determine how many and then find the correct number. My students have been enjoying all of the hands-on materials.\r\n\r\nWe just started our Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. The hands-on materials have been beneficial for strengthening their fingers. We are now learning how to correctly form letters using our new workbooks. They are so proud to have their own handwriting workbook. It will be fun to see their progress as they work through their book. Thanks again for your generous donation to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756387072484,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-hands-on-exploration/9620873/","projectTitle":"Learning through Hands-on Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825389_orig.jpg?crop=1424,1424,x389,y551&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696888796628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825389"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36378","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":329,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":84.6,"schoolId":36378,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Skyline Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Skyline Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/tacoma-public-schools/skyline-elementary-school/36378"}