{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kirkwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8432032,"projectId":9272599,"letterContent":"We love our new books for monthly themes. My students especially loved the October books about pumpkins. We read \"The Biggest Pumpkin Ever\" and we tied in some activities with it! \r\n\r\nEach student received a pumpkin in which they decorated, and they played pumpkin games. It was such a fa-BOO-lous way to take break from the hard work they do every day. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for gifting us these fun thematic books in our classroom. They love it and will one day look back and remember the stories we read and the fun they had to go with the books.","fullyFundedDate":1755055200416,"projectUrl":"project/thematic-books-to-add-to-our-shelves/9272599/","projectTitle":"Thematic Books to Add to Our Shelves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8432032_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651198663614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/penwell"},{"teacherId":8432032,"projectId":9272208,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful and blessed to have these books to read every week. The kids love when I reveal the books, and read them with all the fun voices. \r\n\r\nWhat makes these books special are the connections they are making to the lessons we have learned that week or in the weeks before. They are growing in their vocabulary and how to model each character trait. \r\n\r\nWe have a specialist section for our books and they can go back\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and kindness you have gifted to our littlest of readers.","fullyFundedDate":1755055202210,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-with-our-littl/9272208/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning With Our Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8432032_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651198663614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/penwell"},{"teacherId":6276441,"projectId":9388783,"letterContent":"I specifically requested the journals and golf pencils for my students because in first grade some students struggle with holding a regular size pencil correctly. My students love the golf pencils and the positive sayings on them. They use them every day during intervention, math and writing. \r\n\r\nThe journals are for writing. My students love using them. I rarely hear a complaint about writing since using these journals. They are the perfect size for my students to use. They really like them. They were so excited to get them. They especially enjoy that they can draw a picture and write about it or write about a specific topic. \r\n\r\nI really like the language books as well. The students like using them too. We use this during intervention time to reinforce language in our classroom. Most of my students first language is Spanish, so this is very helpful for them as they are working towards proficiency in the English Language. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation to our classroom. This has made a strong impact on my students learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755206707513,"projectUrl":"project/paper-and-pencils-make-for-a-better-writ/9388783/","projectTitle":"Paper and Pencils Make for a Better Writing Experience!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6276441_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748705268383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6276441"},{"teacherId":5388350,"projectId":9628803,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 5th graders had an amazing time bringing their learning to life! After finishing our unit on corn, students used the beads and pipe cleaners you helped provide to create their own stalks of corn—and they loved every minute of it!\r\n\r\nThis project allowed them to be creative, hands-on, and proud of their work. They were so engaged and excited to see their reading come to life in such a fun way. Thank you for helping make this learning experience possible. Your kindness and support truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756433109303,"projectUrl":"project/its-corn/9628803/","projectTitle":"It's Corn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dorr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5388350_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525925630219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-dorr"},{"teacherId":6596587,"projectId":9298635,"letterContent":"When my 1st grade class saw the colorful clipboards, they gasped and were in shock of the beauty of new tools to use. With these clipboards, my students can take their work on the go or anywhere in and out of our classroom. During our math time, students who need extra support may use these clipboards and take their work to the carpet where I would reexplain and support with more one on one support. Other times, students use these to play games such as \"go around the room\" where they find and read the words spread out in the classroom and write them down.","fullyFundedDate":1755055201277,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-1-clipboard-at-a-ti/9298635/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students: 1 Clipboard at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6596587"},{"teacherId":8432032,"projectId":9272187,"letterContent":"In our classroom, we work hard to learn the Design Process for science. These books have been and will continue to foster the love of Science and reading together in a meaningful way. Characters in the stories are based on real people, and/or are with school age children, so that students understand no matter size or background, they too can be a scientist (or anything they wish to be!). \r\n\r\nBefore our lessons, we usually review our focus words, and read a story to go with the theme of our science unit. We will be learning Living Things, Structure & Function: Exploring Design, Animals and Algorithms, Sunlight & Weather, and The Human Body. Once we read these books to tie in with the unit, we will keep them available for students to \"read\" during science time in our reading area. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support in making these books available to our classroom, and we are excited to read more of the books during the year. My students are excited already just previewing what we will learn later in the year! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746558555842,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-stem-literature/9272187/","projectTitle":"Inclusive STEM Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8432032_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651198663614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/penwell"},{"teacherId":8432032,"projectId":9280985,"letterContent":"When the boxes of books came pouring in, my students were very excited to see what came in. We unboxed them together as a class and they filled with joy as I pulled out each book. The illustrations are so colorful and beautiful. \r\n\r\nBefore reading any of our new books, we discuss what we see, any questions they may have, or any connections they may make during the reading or even after. \r\n\r\nWe have been using these books to share how our own community has some of the most special skills and traditions we can be a part of. We continue to learn about the different tribes, especially our local tribe's traditions, and culture we have in our community. \r\n\r\nReading in our class includes a library area in which students can pre-read our books, especially our Native American books, and make connections independently. \r\n\r\nAs our littlest learners in our school, all our students are excited to read these books. They help me choose which one to read! \r\n\r\nThank you! My students are excited already just previewing what we will read during this year!","fullyFundedDate":1746850824582,"projectUrl":"project/making-connections-with-my-community/9280985/","projectTitle":"Making Connections with My Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8432032_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651198663614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/penwell"},{"teacherId":6596587,"projectId":8674211,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the support you have provided my students and I! Throughout the school year resources such as math mats and reading mats are essential for student learning! With your generous donations, I was able to provide these resources to my students in both reading and math! These unique mats allowed students to more freely and easily learn the essential skills within our grade level! Skills such as blending and decoding along with addition and subtraction are skills in kindergarten that our students work on!\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1734099418558,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-progress-and-triumph-tpt/8674211/","projectTitle":"Tools for Progress and Triumph (TPT)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6596587"},{"teacherId":5785836,"projectId":9021777,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donations of lamps and snacks for our classroom. Your support came at the perfect time—right before state testing—and made a meaningful impact on both the environment and the students' experience.\r\n\r\nThe snacks were a huge hit! The kids were so excited and eager to eat them even before testing days. The snacks helped ensure they were full and focused, instead of worrying about being hungry during such a stressful time.\r\n\r\nThe soft lighting completely transformed our classroom into a calm, welcoming space where students could relax and do their best. What touched me most was how much pride the students took in caring for them. They made sure to turn the lamps off at the end of each day. \r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create an environment where students felt supported, comfortable, and motivated. Thank you for making such a difference in our learning space and in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742175190071,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-their-learning/9021777/","projectTitle":"Light Up Their Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carbajal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5785836_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535556781546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/analisa-carbajal"},{"teacherId":8434395,"projectId":8839878,"letterContent":"Students now have access to some amazing nonfiction books. These books are currently used in small reading groups. Students are learning how to use context clues for vocabularies, read and understand photos, captions, charts and diagrams as well as building on comprehension. \r\n\r\nAfter learning about organisms in science and writing, students are able to make connects to Science Vocabulary Readers books. As they read, they are activating their prior knowledge and new knowledge. Our future Science unit will be about natural disaster and I can visualize how students are going to react when they read the other collections of Science Vocabulary Readers books. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting this project! We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1733268240605,"projectUrl":"project/making-informative-reading-relevant/8839878/","projectTitle":"Making Informative Reading Relevant!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8434395_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651366765587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8434395"},{"teacherId":6617581,"projectId":8743822,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom library. Thanks to your support, our students now have access to books that reflect their diverse backgrounds, allowing them to see their own stories and cultures represented in meaningful ways. This representation fosters a sense of belonging and self-worth that is vital for their growth and engagement with literature.\r\n\r\nThese books have also opened the door for students to learn about and appreciate the cultures and experiences of their peers. By exploring these stories, they are developing empathy, respect, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. This opportunity to connect through literature has enriched our classroom community and strengthened the bonds among classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in the power of representation and literature to inspire and unite. Your generosity has created a lasting impact on our students, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1728010134379,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-of-diversity/8743822/","projectTitle":"A Library of Diversity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6617581_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747537947129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gonzalesr"},{"teacherId":6617581,"projectId":8743722,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of snacks and class incentives for my 4th grade students. Your thoughtful contribution has made a significant impact on our classroom environment by providing students with meaningful opportunities to earn rewards for their hard work and focus.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, I have been able to offer incentives that keep students motivated and engaged during lessons, helping them stay on track and actively participate in their learning. The snacks have also been a great way to keep them energized and ready to learn throughout the day. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support and for helping create an environment where students are encouraged and celebrated for their efforts.","fullyFundedDate":1727321410678,"projectUrl":"project/hocus-pocus-everybody-focus/8743722/","projectTitle":"Hocus Pocus, Everybody Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6617581_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747537947129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gonzalesr"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36831","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":388,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":12,"percentLatinx":84,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":68.8,"schoolId":36831,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kirkwood Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kirkwood Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/toppenish-school-district/kirkwood-elementary-school/36831"}