Each year, BSD completes hundreds of suicidal assessments on students. The process can feel overwhelming for students who already feel hopeless and helpless. Often, students leave the suicide assessment with telephone numbers, websites and local resources, but never a box of tangible items to help them cope. Find Your Anchor boxes are packed with carefully curated resources designed to inspire, uplift, and empower recipients. They combine lived experience and creativity to foster personal, real-world connections. Each box is a tangible resource to be carried, explored, shared, and relaunched, because in a digital age, we benefit from having something to hold onto – both literally and figuratively.
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FLEX Online School recognizes that for many online students, anxiety and unfamiliarity create barriers to participation. We propose to remove some of those barriers by building trust virtually, then offering a in‑person experience centered on comfort and belonging. FLEX will power a multi‑month mental health initiative built on the uplifting Sources of Strength framework. Each month, students will engage with short, practical spotlight videos that teach healthy habits, self‑regulation, connection, and help‑seeking in a format that feels safe and accessible for online learners. These videos build confidence, normalize conversations about mental health, and give students tools they can use right away. Our project culminates in our joyful Sources of Strength De Stress Fest, an on‑campus wellness event where students can explore art, games, movement, shared meals, movies, and calming animal interactions—all designed to help students practice coping strategies while forming meaningful connections. Your support brings this to life, funding spotlight content, engaging activities, and take‑home De Stress Kits that help students grow their resilience.
Kinnaman children love to sing! We launched our after‑school Coyote Choir in 2023 with 24 students. Today, 75 students participate, with more on a waitlist—clear proof of how much this program means to our community. Students love rehearsing each week, performing for families, and sharing their voices at elder‑care residences, the Aloha Farmers Market, and our new winter festival with Aloha High School and Mountain View Middle School. At semester’s end, students proudly perform for families and friends, building confidence and joy through music. Families show a remarkable commitment to keeping this opportunity accessible, but we still need financial support to keep this amazing choir available for students. Please consider supporting the Coyote Choir!
Kinnaman Elementary’s 5th graders are eager and ready to dive into the JA BizTown experience! Your support makes it possible for students to build real‑world economic understanding, strengthen financial literacy, and practice communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving. This field trip helps students see the connection between school learning and future success while envisioning themselves as capable members of their community. Funding this experience ensures equity, engagement, and excitement for every student, regardless of background, and helps us continue a tradition of meaningful, experiential education that our students always remember as a highlight of elementary school. We deeply appreciate your consideration and your support of education that empowers every child to thrive.
Fir Grove Elementary is requesting YOUR HELP to support our After-School Jump Rope Program for students in grades 3–5. This highly engaging extended-hours program promotes physical fitness, teamwork, coordination, and confidence while providing a positive and structured after-school opportunity. Students will participate one hour per week, over a 10-week period. The program also supports improved school attendance by increasing student engagement and connection to school.
This will be the third consecutive year Fir Grove has offered the Jump Rope program, which has consistently demonstrated strong student participation and community support. Students work collaboratively to learn jump rope routines and skills, culminating in a performance at a school assembly. This culminating experience builds student pride, leadership skills, and confidence in public performance. We appreciate the support of our amazing Fir Grove community!
The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer designed to inspire creative thinking in children that can be programmed in many different ways. Through the micro:bit, students are encouraged to explore ideas using real code. The device helps students experience the interaction between hardware and software, and it gives students practical computer knowledge. Using the micro:bit, students can see how the code on-screen has a direct impact on the device they’re holding in their hand. Not only do students learn about coding, but they also engage with mathematical concepts like variables, coordinates, geometry, and conditional logic. Stoller students LOVE coding, so help us support their engineering curiosity with MICRO:BITS!
After-school clubs are a pillar of what makes Meadow Park an amazing community for our students and families. Students are able to have a safe place to engage in positive interactions with their peers and adults outside of the regular classroom environment. Art Club has been one of the most popular after-school clubs at Meadow Park for the past several years. It is run as a makerspace with time, supplies, and support provided for students to pursue their own creative ideas. Having access to a variety of art supplies is essential for students to have a successful and engaging experience! Thank you for helping to make Art Club possible!
For many students, performing in a choir is more than just singing. It’s a chance to build confidence, discover their voice, and connect with friends in a positive, creative after‑school environment. Choir programs also nurture leadership, teamwork, and a sense of belonging—skills that stay with students long after elementary school. At Raleigh Park, we want to continue to offer this opportunity to all 3rd–5th grade students, but we need support to make it happen. Together, we can create a space where students grow, shine, and feel proud of what they accomplish.
This year, our Whitford tech students are engaging with an engineering and design project combining multiple future-ready skills: coding, design, and engineering. They begin by learning how to program a Microbit using both blocks and text. Students program the Microbit to receive and display messages, operate small motors, and act as a light and temperature sensor. Additionally, they use CAD software to make vehicles that can be programmed to follow a course they create. The addition of a Motobit allows students to use larger motors that require more advanced programming and engineering to support multiple motors. Our project aligns with Oregon’s current Tech Standards as well as some of the Next Generation Science Standards. Most importantly, it is fun and engaging! Please support Whitford’s technology program with your donation today!
