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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horizon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9932899,"projectId":9632041,"letterContent":"My amazing students and I are so grateful for your generous donations. With this ink, students will receive meaningful worksheets, activities, and projects that will deepen their understanding of the content they are learning as well as the world around them. \r\nOne way my students benefit from readily available ink is that they are able to express themselves through art projects that tie in with our grade level standards in social studies, math, and science.\r\nAnother benefit of this ink is that my students get individualized practice through customized printables that I create and print for them. They get word work pages at their individual levels that tie in with our ELA, social studies, and science learning. They also get targeted homework pages and exit tickets that help them practice essential math skills at their individual levels.\r\nBecause most of my students are multilingual learners, perhaps the most important benefit is that they are more readily able to access our learning in all subject areas through GLAD strategies like picture file cards, labeled photographs, and more.\r\nYou make all this important learning possible through your generous donation. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1763428805559,"projectUrl":"project/ink-needed-for-glad-supports-and-printab/9632041/","projectTitle":"Ink Needed for Glad Supports and Printables Amid Budget Crisis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Truax","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932899_orig.jpg?crop=854,854,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743036778049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932899"},{"teacherId":3212892,"projectId":9358711,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! The day the supplies arrived felt like a mini celebration in our classroom. My first graders crowded around the boxes with huge smiles, and when they saw the new whiteboards, fresh paper, and those classic Ticonderoga pencils, they were incredibly excited. One student even whispered, \"Are these really for us?\" It was the sweetest moment.\r\n\r\nWe're already making great use of the materials, especially the white boards during math. My students use them to show their thinking, solve problems step-by-step, and practice fact fluency in a way that feels like play. The boards have helped even my shy students feel confident sharing their ideas because they know they can erase, try again, and celebrate their progress. Our math block has become more interactive and joyful because everyone has their own tools to work with.\r\n\r\nThe colored pencils have also been a hit during writing and science lessons. Students love adding illustrations, labels, and diagrams to show what they're learning. Suddenly, their notebooks look like little masterpieces full of color and detail.\r\n\r\nOne special moment happened during math when the class was practicing number bonds. A student proudly held up her board and said, \"Look! I solved it all by myself!\" Moments like that have become more common now that everyone has materials that support independent learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps include using the white boards for math talks, quick checks for understanding, and partner problem-solving. These resources give my students the confidence to take risks, try new strategies, and grow as mathematicians.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students feel prepared, capable, and excited to learn every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1754157403792,"projectUrl":"project/two-languages-one-bright-future/9358711/","projectTitle":"Two Languages, One Bright Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3212892"},{"teacherId":9932899,"projectId":9379986,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students got to start the year with excitement about our adventure around the world this year and I got to add to my own knowledge about the world so that I can share more with them.\r\n\r\nMy students love using their globes to locate the various places we visit and are from. They are also enjoying their multicultural books that help extend and deepen our various stops on our travels. Cultural crafts, activities, and stories around our classroom campfire are some of their favorite activities--many of which are made possible with your support.\r\n\r\nIt is so important to me that I deliver accurate and relevant information about the places we visit as a class. The books provided through this project help me dive deep into environmental issues and cultural narratives that expand my understanding of the world so that I can create authentic projects, lessons, and activities for my kids.","fullyFundedDate":1756746357978,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-year-starters-for-second-a/9379986/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Year-Starters for Second and Third Grade Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Truax","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932899_orig.jpg?crop=854,854,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743036778049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932899"},{"teacherId":10009654,"projectId":9482105,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed into a Reading Haven for my first grade friends. They look forward to their Independent Reading time so they can get cozy and read in their Sweet Seat for the week. There are the favorite Sweet Seats that we will strive to add more of as the year progresses, but everyone is excited to get their book bags, their Sweet Seat, and to choose a spot and to read, read, read!\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for the support of our donors who have made it possible for us to sit in a comfortable seat to build our readerly lives. Not only have we been comfortable readers, we are becoming responsible materials managers and are learning patience, while we wait for our favorite seat to rotate back around.\r\n\r\nA million thanks to you for enriching the lives of our youth.","fullyFundedDate":1756469443797,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-seat/9482105/","projectTitle":"Sweet Seat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lovelace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009654_orig.jpg?crop=1011,1011,x102,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755126664636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009654"},{"teacherId":9893606,"projectId":9817107,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new math and literacy materials, their eyes grew wide with wonder. The colorful yoga mats instantly became \"our reading spots,\" and my kindergarteners could hardly wait to roll them out for story time and morning stretches. The wooden ten-frames, foam dice, and alphabet beads brought math to life—suddenly, addition and subtraction felt like play! These tools have turned our lessons into joyful hands-on experiences where students move, explore, and learn through collaboration and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe wordless picture books have opened a new world for storytelling. My students take turns narrating what they see in Spanish and English, building oral language skills and confidence as young bilingual authors. The puppet we received has become our \"class storyteller,\" inspiring laughter and imagination during circle time. Each of these materials supports both fine-motor development and expressive language—two areas that are so important at this early stage.\r\n\r\nThanks to the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Community and everyone who made this project possible, our classroom now reflects the excitement and energy of early learning. My students are thriving in a space that encourages movement, imagination, and bilingual expression. Next, we'll use these materials to create our own class stories—students will use the puppets and picture books to design and \"read\" original tales aloud. Your generosity has helped transform our classroom into a place where curiosity and joy grow every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1760929586756,"projectUrl":"project/growing-thinkers-hands-on-math-and-read/9817107/","projectTitle":"Growing Thinkers: Hands-On Math and Reading Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893606_orig.jpg?crop=1048,1048,x1962,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750875929001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893606"},{"teacherId":9893606,"projectId":9428081,"letterContent":"The day our new classroom materials arrived felt like a celebration! My kindergarten students' eyes widened as they saw the colorful floor cushions, baskets full of books, and new math tools waiting for them. They immediately chose their favorite cushion to sit on during reading time, and it was heartwarming to see them settle in with \"El grillo muy silencioso\" and \"El coleccionista de palabras.\" These cozy spaces have made reading time calmer and more joyful — even my most wiggly students can now focus and engage with stories in both English and Spanish.\r\n\r\nThe new math manipulatives, dry-erase pockets, and counting bears have completely changed how we explore numbers. Instead of relying solely on paper, students now use hands-on materials to count, sort, and build number groups. The giant magnetic \"Number of the Day\" chart has become our class favorite — they take turns leading math talk in front of their peers, building confidence and number sense.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using our magnifying glasses and insect finger puppets to kick off our \"El mundo salvaje de los bichos\" science unit! These resources inspire curiosity, collaboration, and bilingual expression every single day. Your generosity brought color, comfort, and excitement into our classroom — thank you for making learning a magical experience for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1759017802314,"projectUrl":"project/one-classroom-two-languages-endless-po/9428081/","projectTitle":"One classroom. Two languages. Endless Possibilities. Join us. Inspire Change.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893606_orig.jpg?crop=1048,1048,x1962,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750875929001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893606"},{"teacherId":10009654,"projectId":9300816,"letterContent":"With the tools you provided, my students are fearless in getting into the soil, becoming young Stewards of the Earth by preparing the garden beds for a winter sowing of fava beans, garlic, broccoli, and kale to be shared with the school community.\r\n\r\nStudents are so engaged and showing a different side of themselves in the Living Classroom. They ask me regularly, \"are we going to the garden today?\" I remind them that this week we lay compost and next week we begin our autumn/winter sowing journey. \r\n\r\nYour generous support has made it possible for us to begin growing a School Garden Program, and we thank you! It won't be long and there will be evidence of new life! This will soon be an heirloom garden as we are gathering and saving seeds from our harvests. This year we have sweet pie pumpkins and corn to go back in the Spring.","fullyFundedDate":1749683514313,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together/9300816/","projectTitle":"Growing Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lovelace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009654_orig.jpg?crop=1011,1011,x102,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755126664636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009654"},{"teacherId":9893606,"projectId":9214262,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now filled with scissors, markers, Play-Doh, and other fine motor tools that are making a real difference every single day. The very first time my kindergarteners saw the new materials, their eyes lit up with excitement—several of them could hardly wait to open the Play-Doh tubs and start creating. \r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources during writing warm-ups, art projects, and even in our math lessons. For example, when learning about shapes, students rolled Play-Doh into circles and squares, then carefully cut along outlines they traced with markers. Activities like this not only strengthen little hands but also build confidence as students see themselves mastering new skills. \r\n\r\nHaving strong fine motor foundations means they can focus on their ideas and creativity instead of struggling with the basics of holding a pencil or cutting paper. Your gift has set them up for success, and I cannot thank you enough for giving my students the chance to grow as learners and creators.","fullyFundedDate":1750255110467,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-goals-building-fine-m/9214262/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Goals: Building Fine Motor Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893606_orig.jpg?crop=1048,1048,x1962,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750875929001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893606"},{"teacherId":9932899,"projectId":9345784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for partnering with my class of incredible students! Your donation ensured that my students experienced less stress, were less distracted, and felt loved and appreciated during the hardest part of our year. \r\n\r\nWhen the students walked in the first day of practice testing and saw the animals for adoption, they were so excited! Their little \"buddy\" sat on their desk with them inside their \"private office\" and cheered them on as they took their tests. They took such good care of their desk dividers because they felt really thankful and loved to have received them from you. During the tests, I saw all the students using their fidget strips and have enough left over to use with the coming year's students.\r\n\r\nIn fact, most of the resources you helped me purchase will continue to help future students be successful. Thank you for helping turn our most stressful time of year into one of fun, excitement, and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1749443923075,"projectUrl":"project/students-experiencing-stress-around-stat/9345784/","projectTitle":"Students Experiencing Stress Around State Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Truax","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932899_orig.jpg?crop=854,854,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743036778049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932899"},{"teacherId":9572765,"projectId":9030213,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for our inclusion class! The students had an incredible time exploring all the STEM materials we were able to bring to our classroom because of your support! \r\n\r\nWe incorporated grade-level science curriculum to create hands-on activities, e.g. cars and K'Nex amusement park models to represent the concept of motions and forces in different ways. Working in small groups and rotating through various science stations (food groups, life cycles, sequencing) encouraged creativity and teamwork. Students were excited they were as they designed models and test out scientific theories. They also loved finding patterns in our natural world. The microscope investigations were a highlight for many of our students who had never one before. They examined cell samples up close and were astonished of the small components of life they didn't know existed. \r\n\r\nI so appreciate that our students have more opportunities and ways to share their discoveries with friends and family. Your support made all of this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1738696721086,"projectUrl":"project/stem-supplies-for-inclusion-classroom/9030213/","projectTitle":"STEM Supplies for Inclusion Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9572765_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718836822364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clairexie"},{"teacherId":9893606,"projectId":9055957,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. Your support made a real difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, my students were able to enjoy healthy snacks during the day, which helped them stay focused and energized for learning. In addition, they were thrilled to use high-quality materials such as erasable whiteboards, crayons, and coloring supplies. These tools not only made learning more engaging, but they also gave my students a sense of pride and excitement in their work.\r\n\r\nThis is a dual-language classroom in a Title 1 school, and the majority of my students come from low-income households. Your generosity gave them access to resources that many families cannot provide at home. The impact of your kindness was immediate and joyful—we saw it in their smiles, their creativity, and their enthusiasm to participate.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We appreciate everything you do for our schools across America. Your support is helping us build brighter futures for our children.","fullyFundedDate":1743003475682,"projectUrl":"project/dual-language-class-needs-classroom-snac/9055957/","projectTitle":"Dual Language Class needs classroom snacks and supplies.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893606_orig.jpg?crop=1048,1048,x1962,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750875929001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893606"},{"teacherId":7263839,"projectId":8644042,"letterContent":"On behalf of my incredible students and our classroom community, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our English language learning project.\r\n\r\nYour donation provided essential tools—markers, journals, Post-it pads, zippered pouches, buzzers, and a rolling desk—that are already making a powerful impact in our learning environment. These materials are more than just supplies; they are stepping stones toward success for my students as they learn English in a new country.\r\n\r\nThe journals are especially exciting, offering my students a creative and personal space to express their new learning through writing and drawing. The zippered pouches give them a special place to keep their materials organized, helping foster independence and responsibility. The buzzers have brought energy and joy into our classroom, transforming reviews and vocabulary games into fun, collaborative learning experiences. And the rolling desk has become a flexible workspace where students can engage in focused learning or small-group activities.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students—growing bilinguals—are developing not only their language skills but also their confidence and curiosity. Your support is helping to lay the foundation for their bright, biliterate futures.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in the potential of every student.","fullyFundedDate":1728651078429,"projectUrl":"project/writing-their-way-to-a-bright-bilingual/8644042/","projectTitle":"Writing Their Way to a Bright, Bilingual Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harrel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7263839_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646773374374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7263839"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55337","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":529,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":71.3,"schoolId":55337,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Horizon Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Horizon Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/mukilteo-school-district/horizon-elementary-school/55337"}