{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Skyline Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9114436,"projectId":10059191,"letterContent":"Your generous support has filled our bookshelves and our hearts. You have helped all students find joy in reading. It has been a delight to witness the transformation. Our classroom is now buzzing with talk about books. Friends are eagerly recommending books to each other and predicting what will happen in the next book of the series. Other students are laughing at jokes and sharing the surprising plot twists in their new favorite books. Most touching of all is seeing my most reluctant readers enjoying books. They are now smiling and laughing with their friends over a new character's adventures and participating more in our class literacy discussions.\r\n\r\nBy providing high-interest and accessible books, you have given our students the confidence and stamina needed to tackle increasingly challenging texts. Thank you for believing in our students and providing a treasure that will impact us for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1769447587429,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-books/10059191/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Books","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":7790491,"projectId":9681038,"letterContent":"With a full heart, I want to thank you for supporting our project, Caring Hearts in Tiny Hands. Because of your generosity, our classroom has been fully funded, and I am beyond grateful.\r\n\r\nYour donations are doing so much more than providing supplies—they are helping create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where my students can truly thrive. The resources you've provided will help meet their social, emotional, and sensory needs, allowing them to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, even the smallest acts of care make the biggest difference. Thanks to you, my students will have access to tools that help them regulate their emotions, stay engaged, and build positive relationships with one another. You are directly impacting their daily experiences and helping them grow not only as learners, but as kind and caring individuals.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your kindness and generosity will be felt every single day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769178138596,"projectUrl":"project/caring-hearts-in-tiny-hands/9681038/","projectTitle":"Caring Hearts in Tiny Hands","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":9750554,"letterContent":"The day we received your generous donation, I did an \"unboxing\" after recess. I gathered my students around and opened each box, pulling out each item and showing them what we had received. The excitement was palpable!\r\n\r\nKids eagerly waited their turn to check out each item and make big plans for how we would use them to support our learning. We spent time discussing how we would take care to make sure these items would last a long time. I'm happy to say they continue to provide us with tools for reading and books that help us learn. \r\n\r\nI'm certain these will last well into future years to continue supporting kindergartners' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1761271316277,"projectUrl":"project/creating-kindergarten-readers/9750554/","projectTitle":"Creating Kindergarten Readers","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":8564268,"projectId":9821867,"letterContent":"Our centers are more meaningful, more engaging, and more enriching than ever, thanks to you! Having the centers allows me to work with more small groups each day. These activities also allow me to keep all of my students learning (not just \"busy\") while I am working with a smaller group on skills specific to their needs. \r\n\r\nSince receiving your donation, I've added six more kids in my class to the \"reading independently\" list and one little girl who was struggling with teen numbers is able to understand them better since we've been practicing with the math 10-Frame parking lot game!","fullyFundedDate":1769178132319,"projectUrl":"project/centers-of-growth/9821867/","projectTitle":"Centers of Growth!","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":8804831,"projectId":9842952,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Shining STEM Stars\" project on DonorsChoose! Because of your generosity, my students will have access to engaging, hands-on STEM materials that spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. These types of activities are so important in helping students think critically and explore real-world concepts in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond supplies—it provides opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and confidence-building in the classroom. Thanks to you, my students will be able to learn, create, and truly shine as young scientists and engineers. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1769178139156,"projectUrl":"project/shining-stem-stars/9842952/","projectTitle":"Shining STEM Stars!","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":9609122,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our sensory bins project! Your support means the world to our students and will transform the way they experience literature in our classroom. These sensory bins will allow our young learners to dive deeper into the stories we read together, touching, exploring, and interacting with materials that bring characters, settings, and plots to life in tangible, memorable ways. Your belief in hands-on, multisensory learning shows that you understand how powerful it is when children can connect with books through all their senses.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will have opportunities to build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and develop a genuine love of reading through play-based exploration. Every time a child reaches into a bin filled with themed materials—whether it's arctic animals for a polar adventure story or garden tools for a tale about planting seeds—they'll be building neural connections that make learning stick. Your investment in our classroom is an investment in their futures as confident, creative readers and thinkers. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in making learning come alive for our students. Thank you for choosing to support our project and for believing in the power of bringing books to life!","fullyFundedDate":1761950106738,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-bins-to-bring-books-to-life/9609122/","projectTitle":"Sensory Bins to Bring Books to Life","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":5133829,"projectId":9956275,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been filled with encouragement, pride, and excitement! When the materials arrived, my third/second graders were beyond thrilled. The neon sign has become a daily reminder to keep going during tough moments, and I often hear students encouraging each other because of it. The bookmarks have truly been a game changer, students are so motivated to turn in their monthly reading logs, and they proudly use their earned bookmarks as a badge of honor. It has strengthened our reading culture in the best way.\r\n\r\nThe push pins and mounting putty have helped us turn our classroom walls into a celebration of student work. My students love seeing their writing and projects displayed, and it has built so much confidence. The Sharpies make grading and reflecting feel special and important, and the cardstock has made our projects more durable, from everyday assignments to fun activities like Valentine bags. We are excited to use the trays during whole-group math to better organize base ten blocks and support place value learning.\r\n\r\n\"Finding Freedom\" has helped us build background knowledge as we prepare for our upcoming Festival of Cultures, sparking meaningful conversations and curiosity. And during our school Fun Run, the trucker hats with smiley faces brought such joy and unity to our class. Thank you for investing in my students, your support is felt in our classroom every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1767824080639,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success/9956275/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success","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":5133829,"projectId":9826214,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Explore, Create, Learn\" project! Your generosity has brought new excitement and hands-on learning to our classroom. Students have used books about space to research planets, take notes, and create presentations, building both curiosity and reading skills.\r\nThe cardstock allowed students to make gingerbread houses while practicing multiplication and division fact families, blending math and art in a fun way. The gift card gave us flexibility to provide targeted resources, including supplementary social studies lessons to meet each child's needs. Timers helped students stay focused during transitions and time their \"Sweet Races\" for multiplication practice.\r\nYour support has truly transformed our classroom. Students who sometimes struggle with focus or confidence are now more engaged, proud, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1763562312648,"projectUrl":"project/explore-create-learn/9826214/","projectTitle":"Explore, Create, Learn!","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":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. 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