{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edgewood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10423976,"projectId":10072732,"letterContent":"I'm so thankful for your support of this dance program! Thanks to you, I've been able to procure ballet shoes and materials which have impacted 40-50 children for After School Dance. We can't wait for our performance in April!\r\n\r\nAs someone who worked for a ballet company for 13 years in Education and Community Engagement, I'm very used to having to \"prove my worth\" to donors to fund what I believe is essential for young people. I was one of those kids who really needed dance as a way of dealing with life. It has always centered me and has made me tune out life's problems and focus on something positive, powerful, and meaningful. I've always focused my career in serving students who need access to dance This time, it didn't feel hard to prove anything! You just understood the importance of this arts experience and made it happen immediately! The good news is I can re-use most of these materials to impact future students. Your gift keeps on giving. \r\n\r\nI'm so grateful and can't stop taking about how excited I am about this class.","fullyFundedDate":1769981858129,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-dance-for-diverse-students/10072732/","projectTitle":"After School Dance for Diverse Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robyn Ulibarri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10423976"},{"teacherId":9914773,"projectId":9917804,"letterContent":"Due to your generosity, our students now have some amazing resources to help them with transitions. On the first day we made backpacks, we actually had a fire drill. The backpacks filled with goodies and tools to assist them during the transitions. Students were so excited to see what was in the backpacks and it helped staff keep students focused and calm.\r\n\r\nThe wagon has been extremely helpful in transitioning students safely during drills and other times when students are needed to be moved quickly. Students love the easy access and comfort of the wagon. The staff love to have sturdy and easy to move around. They have mentioned it makes stressful times so much easier.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving these resources to our school. Our current budget has been cut and so being able to get the donations to support our students and staff have been invaluable","fullyFundedDate":1768486437235,"projectUrl":"project/moving-and-grooving-supporting-safe-tra/9917804/","projectTitle":"Moving and Grooving: Supporting Safe Transitions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Budnick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9914773_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773590129452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914773"},{"teacherId":9280223,"projectId":9871923,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support — your gifts make a real difference. Your contributions have helped ensure every student has access to essential health room supplies. Clear organization and easy-to-find items reduce confusion and anxiety for students, especially younger children and those who benefit from routine. Because supplies are readily available, nurses and staff can provide timely care and students can return to class or wait for pickup comfortably while being attended to.\r\n\r\nStudents and families also appreciate the increased sense of safety and independence this creates. Parents and staff report quicker care, fewer delays, and greater peace of mind — and students feel more secure knowing their needs will be met promptly. That combination of confidence, comfort, and reassurance is what matters most. Thank you for giving our school this gift; it truly improves every student's school day.","fullyFundedDate":1768486436880,"projectUrl":"project/essential-health-room-supplies/9871923/","projectTitle":"Essential Health Room Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280223_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769546369088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280223"},{"teacherId":9280223,"projectId":9800371,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support, your gifts make a real difference. Your contributions have helped support all of the students in the school to be safe during dismissal. Clear visual cues and easy-to-follow steps reduce confusion and anxiety, especially for younger students and those who benefit from routine. Kids are able to engage with teachers as they wait for pickup because of the routines that have been put in place because of your donation.\r\nStudents also appreciate the sense of safety and independence it fosters. Parents and staff report fewer lost items, quicker pickups, and happier reunions — and students feel more responsible because they can follow the process themselves. That combination of confidence, order, and reassurance is what matters most to them. Thank you for giving our school this gift; it truly improves every student's end-of-day experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768486441475,"projectUrl":"project/school-safety-at-dismissal/9800371/","projectTitle":"School Safety at Dismissal","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280223_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769546369088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280223"},{"teacherId":9280223,"projectId":9800059,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support, your gifts make a real difference. Your contributions have helped support all of the students in the school to be safe during dismissal. Clear visual cues and easy-to-follow steps reduce confusion and anxiety, especially for younger students and those who benefit from routine. Kids are able to engage with teachers as they wait for pickup because of the routines that have been put in place because of your donation.\r\nStudents also appreciate the sense of safety and independence it fosters. Parents and staff report fewer lost items, quicker pickups, and happier reunions — and students feel more responsible because they can follow the process themselves. That combination of confidence, order, and reassurance is what matters most to them. Thank you for giving our school this gift; it truly improves every student's end-of-day experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768486440406,"projectUrl":"project/dismissal-safety/9800059/","projectTitle":"Dismissal Safety","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280223_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769546369088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280223"},{"teacherId":9280223,"projectId":9189900,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in providing our school counseling program with the new social emotional learning resources. I know my students have appreciated the additional materials which have allowed for more focused instruction for their age group. My students and I have been actively using these materials to explore emotional awareness and empathy through engaging activities. The materials provided helped my students spark meaningful conversations and helped many students express themselves more confidently and thoughtfully.\r\n\r\nAs my students see the various books that were sent, they get very excited. Yesterday I had a child pick up one of the resources and started asking questions about the book. She was curious and eager to access this new resource and participate in small group lessons on social skills. \r\n\r\nThe resources provided have enabled me to create lessons tailored to student interest and to help develop their ability to express their emotions. The students that have accessed the resources currently have learned how to identify behaviors in scenarios, encourage kindness, self-regulation, and work in teams. The resources truly brought social emotional learning to life in a way that felt both accessible and fun for every child. In addition, will continue to reach other students throughout the school years.\r\n\r\nThanks for your support. I see my students applying these skills in peer interactions on the playground and in class. Your contribution has not only enriched their learning experience but has also set the stage for continued personal and social development throughout the school year. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership in this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1748541105158,"projectUrl":"project/social-and-emotional-instruction-for-gra/9189900/","projectTitle":"Social and Emotional Instruction for Grades 3-5","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280223_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769546369088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280223"},{"teacherId":9914773,"projectId":9228099,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation we have a fully inclusive SEL library for all staff and students to use and enjoy. Prior to this donation the majority of our SEL materials were in English only with some in Spanish. Now webhave materials in Russian, Chukese, Japenese, ASL and more in Spanish and all grade levels. One of my favorite moments so far using this library was showing on of my students and story written in her home langauge in Chukese. She was so excited. I also love seeing teachers browse our library and find a book that matches their need. Thank you so much for your support so that all students feel seen and valued through our social emotional learning at Edgewood!","fullyFundedDate":1746787332277,"projectUrl":"project/a-social-emotional-library-for-all/9228099/","projectTitle":"A Social Emotional Library for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Budnick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9914773_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773590129452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914773"},{"teacherId":9280223,"projectId":9171266,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in providing our school counseling program with the new social emotional learning resources. I know my students have appreciated the additional materials which have allowed for more focused instruction for their age group. My students and I have been actively using these materials to explore emotional awareness and empathy through engaging activities. The materials provided helped my students spark meaningful conversations and helped many students express themselves more confidently and thoughtfully.\r\nAs my students see the various books that were sent, they get very excited. Yesterday I had a child pick up one of the resources and started asking questions about the book. She was curious and eager to access this new resource and participate in small group lessons on social skills. \r\nThe resources provided have enabled me to create lessons tailored to student interest and to help develop their ability to express their emotions. The students that have accessed the resources currently have learned how to identify behaviors in scenarios, encourage kindness, self-regulation, and work in teams. The resources truly brought social emotional learning to life in a way that felt both accessible and fun for every child. In addition, will continue to reach other students throughout the school years.\r\nThanks for your support. I see my students applying these skills in peer interactions on the playground and in class. Your contribution has not only enriched their learning experience but has also set the stage for continued personal and social development throughout the school year. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership in this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1745553291620,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-and-creative-sel/9171266/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness and Creative SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280223_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769546369088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280223"},{"teacherId":9914773,"projectId":9094073,"letterContent":"With your donation, we I was able to give 17 students an amazing opportunity. I orginally had planned for the after school Rock Club to be only 12 students. However, we had a 22 students sign up and more wanting to join. Due to the amount of materials I had, I could only let five more in. I am hoping to do this club again in the Fall. \r\n\r\nThe idea for an after school rock club came out of seeing how my students gravitated towards my rock collection in my office. My rocks are always one of the first things kids want to hold and look at when we are talking. I also bring rocks in my baggie of sensory items when I am working with students around the school. In addition, my own children love rocks and we have done everything from mining rocks and breaking geodes to tumbling rocks and holding actual fossils. My hope with this club was to give students at my school the opportunity to be able to have these experience with rocks and minerals\r\n\r\nThe Rock Club spanned six weeks and included a variety of hands-on-activities. We played rock identification Bingo the first week and learned about the different types of rocks.. The second week we made epsom salt crystals and learned about how different types of crystals forms. The third week each child got to break their own geode and take home their treasure. The fourth week we sifted to sand and learned to identify a variety of rocks and gemstones. The fifth week each child mined their our own mystery gemstones. Finally, the sixth week students learned about the many ways gems are used and they were able to make their own gemstone jewelry. Every week students were enthusiastic to learn and participate in activities. They were all very sad at our last class, but each one of them were present with a \"Future Geologist\" award to encourage them to keep exploring the world of rocks and gems.","fullyFundedDate":1739217385561,"projectUrl":"project/we-all-rock-using-rocks-minerals-to-b/9094073/","projectTitle":"We All Rock! Using Rocks & Minerals to Build SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Budnick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9914773_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773590129452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914773"},{"teacherId":9825109,"projectId":9081789,"letterContent":"Ever since I introduced these styluses into my occupational therapy practice, the difference has been amazing. Students who used to struggle with holding a pencil correctly are now naturally developing a better grip while using their tablets-- a highly preferred activity. Since the styluses only work when held properly, kids are building the hand strength and coordination they need for writing—without even realizing it!\r\n\r\nI have noticed that students are more confident and comfortable when it comes to handwriting tasks. Instead of getting frustrated, they're excited to practice their skills, and we're already seeing improvements in their fine motor control. These styluses have made a big impact, helping students bridge the gap between screen time and essential writing skills in a fun and engaging way.","fullyFundedDate":1739501525955,"projectUrl":"project/grasp-correcting-styluses-for-tablets/9081789/","projectTitle":"Grasp-correcting Styluses for Tablets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825109"},{"teacherId":9825109,"projectId":9071131,"letterContent":"The toys we purchased with this project have completely transformed the students' engagement. Since incorporating cause-and-effect toys into our Life Skills classroom, we have observed growth in our students' cognitive and motor development. The immediate and clear feedback from these toys—the movement, the sounds—has helped them grasp the fundamental concept of cause and effect, an essential skill for independence. Many students who previously struggled with engagement are now actively participating in activities, demonstrating improved focus, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.\r\n\r\nBeyond individual development, these toys have fostered greater social interaction within our classroom. Students are learning to take turns, share experiences together, and express their preferences more effectively. For nonverbal or minimally verbal students, the toys have become an essential tool for communication, allowing them to make choices and respond in ways that were previously difficult. This has led to increased confidence, more meaningful interactions with peers and teachers, and an overall more dynamic learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1738015984035,"projectUrl":"project/cause-and-effect-toys-for-life-skills/9071131/","projectTitle":"Cause and Effect Toys for Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825109"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35542","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":539,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":55.3,"schoolId":35542,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Edgewood Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Edgewood Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/vancouver-school-district-37/harney-elementary-school/35542"}