{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spokane International Academy","outOfStateSupporters":33.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9707132,"projectId":10040907,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous support, and we are thrilled to share that the impact has been immediate and joyful!\r\n\r\nThe punching bag has been a huge hit with students of all ages. Having the heavier version has made a significant difference. It's become one of our go-to tools for students who need a healthy outlet to release energy before returning to focused learning. It's been a game-changer for so many of our kids.\r\n\r\nOur younger students have absolutely fallen in love with the crocodile sensory wall addition. Watching their eyes light up as they explore it has been one of those priceless classroom moments we'll never forget. They've also had a blast playing on the xylophone and matching the pieces. It's been a wonderful blend of sensory play and learning.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the transformation we're most excited about is the sensory path in our back hallway. What used to be a boring, bland space has completely come to life! Students now look forward to moving through it, and it's brought so much energy and joy to an area that was previously overlooked.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue integrating these tools into our daily sensory breaks and movement routines, and we're excited to see how our students grow and thrive with continued access to them.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for giving our students the resources they deserve. Your contribution truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1769825695820,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-items/10040907/","projectTitle":"Sensory Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9707132"},{"teacherId":8289618,"projectId":9977640,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is now stocked with a beautiful collection of books that are already transforming the way my students see themselves and each other. These aren't just stories — they're tools for building the kind of classroom community where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of growth. \r\n\r\nBooks like The Invisible Boy and Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson have sparked powerful conversations about what it means to include others and the lasting impact of both cruelty and compassion. We've used Enemy Pie and I Walk with Vanessa to explore conflict resolution and the courage it takes to stand up for someone else — skills my students practice every single day on the playground and in the hallways.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an interactive, community experience. We gather together, and students are invited to share connections, notice character feelings, and respond in writing to big questions — like \"Have you ever felt invisible?\" or \"What small act of kindness could you do today?\" Thank you for helping my students to grow socially and emotionally through these powerful stories!","fullyFundedDate":1771277615653,"projectUrl":"project/powerful-picture-books/9977640/","projectTitle":"Powerful Picture Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8289618_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731594873261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8289618"},{"teacherId":8289618,"projectId":9744664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my \"Tools for Math Games\" project! This has made such a difference in my classroom! The cardstock, laminating pouches, three-hole punch, counters, and dice have helped me create a variety of different math games for students to use in partners and small groups. \r\n\r\nI also have a set of drawers which organize these math games and extension work for the students. They know where the materials are located and can independently use them and return them in a neat and organized way. The games have been helping students build fluency in math and provided extra challenge for students who finish classwork early. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to grow my young mathematicians!","fullyFundedDate":1758805994394,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-math-games/9744664/","projectTitle":"Tools for Math Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8289618_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731594873261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8289618"},{"teacherId":7497879,"projectId":9282797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Tools for Time, Creativity, and Organization\" project. These materials are already helping me create a more efficient and calm classroom for my students. Having the right tools makes it easier to stay organized, manage time during lessons, and prepare creative, hands-on activities without scrambling for supplies.\r\n\r\nMy students benefit directly from this because a well-structured classroom gives them more time to focus, more opportunities to create, and a smoother learning experience overall. These tools support everything from daily routines to larger projects, and they make our space feel more intentional and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the behind-the-scenes work that makes our classroom run. Your support makes a real difference in both our day-to-day flow and the long-term experiences my students will have this year.","fullyFundedDate":1745964956186,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-time-creativity-and-organiza/9282797/","projectTitle":"Tools for Time, Creativity, and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chavez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7497879_orig.jpg?crop=1167,1167,x144,y588&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598762674890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-c-chavez"},{"teacherId":7497879,"projectId":9475248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Bring Light to STEAM\" project. These grow lights and soil are already making a difference in our classroom. I've been building plant areas throughout the room, and students are drawn to them every day. They love having living plants as part of their learning environment. Even teachers have been coming in to be around the plants!\r\n\r\nWith the new supplies, we're able to expand the plant stations so more students can take part in caring for and planting new seeds. They will be learning how to start plants correctly, how light affects growth, and how to take responsibility for living things in our classroom. These aren't just decorations to them, they're part of our routine and part of how we learn science together. We are hoping to put together a student run plant sale later this year!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us strengthen a space where students feel calm, curious, and hands-on with real science. Your support helps our classroom grow in more ways than one.","fullyFundedDate":1753412272986,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-light-to-steam/9475248/","projectTitle":"Bringing Light to STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chavez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7497879_orig.jpg?crop=1167,1167,x144,y588&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598762674890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-c-chavez"},{"teacherId":9618123,"projectId":9263173,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generous donations to our project! Thanks to you, our 4th grade classroom will soon be filled with beautiful, engaging books about Africa, stories that highlight the continent's rich cultures, diverse voices, and fascinating histories.\r\n\r\nAlthough we haven't started our Africa unit yet (it begins in the second semester), my students are already looking forward to diving into these new books. I can't wait to see their excitement as they explore new places, meet unforgettable characters, and gain deeper understanding of the world beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping us create meaningful global connections and inspiring curiosity in young readers. Because of you, my students will be able to \"travel\" across Africa through literature by learning empathy, appreciation, and respect for different cultures along the way.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this learning journey possible and for investing in the joy of reading and discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1746699670589,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-africa-through-books/9263173/","projectTitle":"Exploring Africa Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618123_orig.jpg?crop=739,739,x551,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723313481877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9618123"},{"teacherId":9618123,"projectId":9263152,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has five brand new wobble stools, and my students couldn't be more excited! These flexible seats have become a favorite spot during small group lessons and independent work time.\r\n\r\nThe stools are already making a big impact. Students who often struggled to sit still are now able to move in ways that help them stay focused and comfortable while learning. I've noticed more engagement, fewer distractions, and a lot of smiles as students \"wobble while they work.\"\r\n\r\nIt's amazing how something as simple as a seat can transform the energy of our classroom. You've helped create an environment where students can thrive, move, and learn in the way that works best for them.\r\n\r\nFrom my 4th graders and me, thank you for believing in our classroom and for supporting our students' success every day!","fullyFundedDate":1746785242342,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-energetic-learners/9263152/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating For Energetic Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618123_orig.jpg?crop=739,739,x551,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723313481877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9618123"},{"teacherId":9284235,"projectId":9257150,"letterContent":"Our percussion section is so much more filled out now! My students were super excited about these new instruments and equipment, and they are using them constantly. I have been so proud of their progress and success with this new equipment. Band is a program that requires a lot of funding and support, and you've been part of that positive impact. \r\n\r\nBecause of these new instruments, we are able to play more difficult music that allows students to grow and become better musicians. For instance, we are performing the national anthem at a school football game now that we have access to crash cymbals.","fullyFundedDate":1744734098953,"projectUrl":"project/percussion-updates/9257150/","projectTitle":"Percussion Updates","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Weidemann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9284235_orig.jpg?crop=3990,3990,x1183,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695060671856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284235"},{"teacherId":9748905,"projectId":9536755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the cubbies! We use them every day on our journey to being organized. The cubbies allow us to have a dedicated space for each student and they are responsible for keeping all their materials inside the cubby. It's a work in progress, keeping themselves organized, but the cubbies are a huge first step. They also allow for some extra storage space for me to put things on top and as a teacher we can always use more storage space! \r\n\r\nWhen we first got the cubbies delivered to our classroom, the students were so excited to see them and to help me find a place to put them in the classroom! I also very much. appreciate that I was able to get ones with wheels so reorganizing is easy! \r\n\r\nI encourage the students to keep their space clean by having the \"Cubby Creature\" come and visit certain students who are always on top of keeping their cubby tidy and organized with nothing falling out. They are able to get stickers when they get a creature coupon in their cubby! Thank you again for helping us have extra space for our things! Getting rid of the milk crates was super cathartic!","fullyFundedDate":1755724085130,"projectUrl":"project/safe-storage-for-small-spaces/9536755/","projectTitle":"Safe Storage for Small Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9748905_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737910653801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9748905"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_107307","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":834,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":60,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"1 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"29.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.2,"schoolId":107307,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Spokane International Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Spokane International Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/washington-department-of-education/spokane-international-academy/107307"}