{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Charles Drew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10135741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school's community of readers! Humorous books are in high demand with readers, so there has been a lot of interest in all of the books in this project.\r\n\r\nThere is something for just about every reader in these books! Our younger readers habe been excited to enjoy funny new picture books and to meet a new set of silly characters in the Sky & Ty books. Fractured fairy tale fans are devouring the new books from the Stinky's Stories series. The Brinkley Yearbooks graphic novel series is really popular with our intermediate grade readers, so having a new copy of Picture Day and a copy of School Dance has helped us to meet reader demand for these high interest books.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our readers to giggle and smile as they read for enjoyment. Your support has made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1773837654305,"projectUrl":"project/laughing-out-loud-in-the-library/10135741/","projectTitle":"Laughing Out Loud in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10068363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for new fact-filled books for our community of readers. Fact books are a favorite of our readers, so there was a lot of excitement when these books arrived. They have been borrowed constantly since they hit the shelves!\r\n\r\nOur sports fans have been excited to pore over the Sports Almanac and the World Cup fact books. We have tons of soccer fans, so the World Cup book was an instant smash hit! Our readers also love question and answer format fact books, so the Yes! No? Maybe So... book has generated a lot of interest. We also have a few readers determined to go for their own world records in something yet to be determined after getting their hands on the Guinness World Records book. Who knows--maybe we'll see them in an upcoming edition of the book!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us to foster and further our readers' interest in engaging with nonfiction books.","fullyFundedDate":1770656048872,"projectUrl":"project/is-that-a-fact/10068363/","projectTitle":"Is That a Fact?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10136097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school's community of readers! We've had so many readers discover mysteries lately and having a selection of new mysteries to refresh our collection has only helped to build interest in this genre.\r\n\r\nOur younger readers have really enjoyed the books like Squirrel Lock Holmes, The Big Mousetake, and the Class Pet Ghost Detective series. Their graphic novel format has helped readers to understand how to look for clues as a story progresses. Bubblegum Shoes and Oddity Woods have been popular with our upper grade readers. One reader was anxiously awaiting the arrival of The Mastermind's Trap, which is a sequel to another favorite mystery, and was thrilled to borrow it as soon as it made it to the shelves.\r\n\r\nHonoring readers' voices when providing choices for reading makes such an impact on growing readers. Thank you so much for helping our students have access to more of the books that they want to read and helping to build a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773849475901,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-mystery-to-me/10136097/","projectTitle":"It's a Mystery to Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":10346108,"projectId":10149988,"letterContent":"Students will use the share chair as a structured opportunity to practice communication, listening, and social skills. Each student will have a turn to sit in the chair and share thoughts, experiences, or work with peers using sentence starters and visual supports as needed. Peers will practice active listening, asking questions, and providing positive feedback. This routine will promote confidence, expressive language, turn-taking, and respect for others, while building a supportive classroom community where all voices are valued. This will be so wonderful for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1776462514542,"projectUrl":"project/the-share-chair/10149988/","projectTitle":"The Share Chair!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moradel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10346108_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762571322324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmoradel"},{"teacherId":9643971,"projectId":9735326,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has access to safe, fragrance-free disinfectant wipes that have made a noticeable difference in our daily routine. We are able to consistently clean high-touch surfaces without worrying about irritating sensitive skin or overwhelming students with strong scents. This has been especially impactful for students with sensory sensitivities and allergies, who can now fully participate in classroom activities without discomfort.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these supplies, we have seen fewer disruptions due to illness and more consistent attendance, allowing students to stay engaged in their learning. Clean tables, materials, and shared spaces have become a natural part of our day, helping students build healthy habits while feeling secure in their environment. The wipes have made it easier to maintain a space that feels both safe and welcoming.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a direct and lasting impact on my students' well-being and ability to learn. Because of you, our classroom is not only cleaner, but also more inclusive, comfortable, and ready for every child to thrive. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761069607537,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-foundations-providing-safe-disi/9735326/","projectTitle":"Healthy Foundations: Providing Safe Disinfectant Wipes for Early Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domanti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9643971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745627326312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherine-domanti"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":9969187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for this project for our school's community of readers! They have been so excited about these new books. \r\n\r\nSome of the books, like the Warriors and Junie B. Jones graphic novels, were specifically requested by readers and are already being passed around by those who are fans of these book series. The Cupcake Diaries and Freddie Ramos chapter books for beginning readers are helping our new and striving readers to build their decoding and fluency skills with high interest stories. Titles like Three Blue Hearts (this one's a real tear-jerker!), Outside, and The Bionic Boy have given our upper elementary grade readers some new challenging material to read and discuss.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us to meet the varied needs and interests of our readers and increasing enthusiasm about reading in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1767111970322,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-the-new-year/9969187/","projectTitle":"New Books for the New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":10346108,"projectId":10095916,"letterContent":"Our new Little Spot books are helping introduce and reinforce important social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in a way that is engaging and easy for students to understand. Through these texts, students are learning to identify and name their feelings, practice self-regulation strategies, and develop empathy for others. Each story provides clear, relatable examples of emotions and behaviors, which allows us to have meaningful discussions about kindness, problem-solving, and making positive choices. The accompanying plushies help bring these lessons to life, giving students a tangible way to connect with each emotion and concept.\r\n\r\nDuring SEL time, reading in our classroom is interactive, reflective, and student-centered. We read each book together as a class before placing it in the classroom library, pausing to discuss key moments and allowing students to share their thoughts and personal connections. Many students are especially excited about the new books, particularly when they can hold or interact with the matching plushies, which deepens their engagement and understanding. Several students who benefit from hands-on learning have shown increased participation, eagerly volunteering to share how they feel or relate to the characters, making our SEL time both meaningful and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1773686209306,"projectUrl":"project/little-spots-of-kindness-library/10095916/","projectTitle":"Little Spots of Kindness Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moradel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10346108_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762571322324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmoradel"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10093355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project to bring new graphic novels to our school's community of readers. Our readers love graphic novels! The ones in this project include some highly requested titles in favorite series, like I Survived the California Wildfires and The 104-Story Treehouse. These have already been snatched up by readers and have a long list of others waiting to read them. Some of the books, like Ghost Boys and Desmond Cole, Ghost Patrol are adaptations of chapter books that our readers enjoy. The graphic novel format will introduce them to new readers and hopefully encourage readers to check out the rest of the books in the series.\r\n\r\nReaders are especially excited to read Space Chasers: To the Moon. We recently participated in a virtual visit with author (and astronaut!) Leland Melvin. After hearing from him, readers can't wait to read his book! It was so nice to have the book so we could share it with readers after the visit and keep the excitement going.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us to bring new books into our school and to keep excitement about reading going and growing!","fullyFundedDate":1771013234714,"projectUrl":"project/grab-a-graphic-novel/10093355/","projectTitle":"Grab a Graphic Novel!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":9979712,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project for our school's community of readers. Having a diverse selection of high interest chapter books like the ones in this DonorsChoose project helps our youngest readers cross the bridge to becoming independent reading. With their short chapters, large text, and plentiful illustrations, the books engage readers as they build confidence in their reading skills.\r\n\r\nMany of these books are a continuation of series popular with our school's readers. The Lucy Lancaster, Kids in Mrs. Z's Class, Kwame's Magic Quest, and Very Worst Ever books were requested by readers who already love these stories and can't wait to read more. They've already been snatched up by eager readers! The Alien Next Door series is new to our readers, but already generating a lot of interest.\r\n\r\nOnce again, your support in helping to grow our community of readers and build excitement about reading is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1767826189168,"projectUrl":"project/new-chapter-books-for-new-readers-for-th/9979712/","projectTitle":"New Chapter Books for New Readers for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":9643971,"projectId":9685190,"letterContent":"Your generosity is helping make science and discovery accessible for our youngest learners! In our self-contained preschool special education classroom, students ages 3–4 are building foundational skills in communication, motor development, and self-regulation. With your support, they now have safe, durable tools that allow them to explore how the world works in ways that match their developmental needs.\r\n\r\nBecause many of our students require additional support to access learning, having durable, developmentally appropriate materials makes all the difference. These resources allow them to engage in meaningful hands-on science experiences that would otherwise be difficult to access.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make STEM learning more concrete, inclusive, and joyful. Your kindness is opening the door for curiosity, discovery, and confidence in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758291267175,"projectUrl":"project/stemming-into-scientists/9685190/","projectTitle":"STEMming into Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domanti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9643971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745627326312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherine-domanti"},{"teacherId":9643971,"projectId":9957989,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our students can now explore sound and movement using toddler sound prisms, bean bags, egg shakers, and wrist ribbons. These materials allow them to discover cause and effect, practice listening skills, and strengthen both fine and gross motor coordination. Music and movement also create natural opportunities for turn-taking, imitation, and shared joy with peers.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, especially those with limited speech, music provides a powerful nonverbal way to participate, communicate, and experience success. These sensory-friendly tools ensure that every child can join in, express themselves, and feel included.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a place where all students can explore, connect, and build foundational skills through joyful, developmentally appropriate learning. Thank you for helping create an environment where every child has the opportunity to grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1765986306444,"projectUrl":"project/adaptive-music-and-movement-for-preschoo/9957989/","projectTitle":"Adaptive Music and Movement for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domanti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9643971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745627326312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherine-domanti"},{"teacherId":9212499,"projectId":9957175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Our new classroom addition has already made such a difference. Your kindness has created a space that inspires curiosity, comfort, and joy every single day.\r\n\r\nEvery morning, the students walk in with smiles and enthusiasm, ready to start their day. The new materials and setup have transformed our room into a place where learning feels special and engaging. It's incredible to see how a change in our environment has sparked new motivation and confidence in each child.\r\n\r\nThis project has also made teaching more joyful and effective. Having a space that supports both focus and creativity allows me to better meet every student's needs. The energy in our classroom has shifted, it's brighter, calmer, and filled with excitement for what's next.","fullyFundedDate":1765676494080,"projectUrl":"project/we-gather-here-a-place-for-little-learn/9957175/","projectTitle":"We Gather Here: A Place for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abdelmegid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9212499_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765568446164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9212499"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56201","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":485,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.2,"schoolId":56201,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Charles Drew Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Charles Drew Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/montgomery-county-public-schools/dr-charles-drew-elementary-school/56201"}