{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Charles Drew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10008145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school's community of readers! Graphic novels and manga are so popular with our readers, especially with ones who are more reluctant or striving readers. Having a wide selection of these high interest titles available helps us to encourage readers who might otherwise not be interested to pick up a book and read. The Pocket Peaches books have flown off the shelves and we have a long list of students who are waiting their turn to read A Blurmp in Time.\r\n\r\nIt also shows our readers that their voices are important in choosing books for our community. Student voice is powerful and makes a difference in engagement. Thank you again for helping us to bring these books to our readers.","fullyFundedDate":1768713334671,"projectUrl":"project/manga-and-graphic-novels-for-reluctant-r/10008145/","projectTitle":"Manga and Graphic Novels for Reluctant Readers","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":9969117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school community! These books have generated a lot of excitement about Lunar New Year and given many of our readers insight into the celebrations and traditions of this holiday. \r\nThe cover of the What is Lunar New Year? book has captured the attention of many readers. It was a standout in our book display! Readers have also enjoyed the collective biography Girls to the Front. They're fascinated to read about the successes of women like Chloe Kim. I hope this will be a source of inspiration for them, too!\r\nThe origami paper arrived just in time to refill our paper stash. I always keep some on hand so that I can give a few sheets to readers when they check out origami books. They're super popular with our readers, so it seems to run out pretty quickly. It's so important to reinforce to readers that we can read for an authentic purpose and the paper is one of the tools we use to encourage this. It makes a big impact.\r\nThank you again for supporting our community of readers and helping them to expand their understanding of the global community around them.","fullyFundedDate":1766333350907,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-in-the-library/9969117/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year 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":10241781,"projectId":9925110,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share the incredible joy and artistic engagement currently taking place in our classroom! Because of your generosity, this is the first year we have been able to allow all classes working with clay to finish their sculptures with transformative, glossy glaze. When I first told our students they would be able to use glaze thanks to generous donors, the energy in the room was electric. They lit up as they discussed their plans for the vibrant colors they would use, and it has completely shifted the way they approach their craftsmanship. This glaze has turned our room into a professional studio where every child feels their work is worthy of a custom finish that will last forever.\r\n\r\nThe incredible impact of your donation is visible all over the Art room in glistening clay creations and smiling faces. So far, our Kindergarteners have seen their simple pinch pots emerge from the kiln with a brilliant shine, 4th graders have made functional cupcake containers with \"frosting\" lids, and 5th graders have created personality-filled bobble heads that are truly one-of-a-kind. 1st graders will make advanced pinch pots, 2nd graders will make crazy pinch pot creatures, and 3rd graders are currently working on coil pots. Everyone will get to glaze their projects because of your donations. Your belief in the importance of elementary art education tells these children that their creativity is worth a significant investment. We value your support more than words can express, and I thank you for being the reason our classroom is so much brighter this year!","fullyFundedDate":1764734152633,"projectUrl":"project/gloss-glaze-for-clay-creations/9925110/","projectTitle":"Gloss Glaze for Clay Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10241781_orig.png?crop=1487,1487,x132,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764806853297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10241781"},{"teacherId":10241781,"projectId":9930137,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity! Your donations have helped ensure that our art room is an inclusive space where every student can thrive. It is deeply moving to witness the spark of connection in students who communicate in different ways; seeing them engage fully with their work is a testament to the power of having the right tools. These materials fulfill our essential goal of exposing students to diverse tactile experiences, helping us discover what truly captures their imagination and keeps them motivated.\r\nThe impact on our daily learning has been profound. We constantly use the dot markers and the tempera paint sticks are a huge hit because they are so vibrant and easy to use. The egg-shaped crayons have not only become a useful ergonomic drawing tool, but also a favorite toy for many. The foam shapes and googly eyes have brought everything from textured collages to Valentine's \"Love Bugs\" to life. The adaptive scissors have opened a new realm of independence in collage-making that many students are experiencing for the very first time.\r\nYour support is a meaningful investment in the lives and confidence of these wonderful children. By providing these adaptive tools, you have ensured that art class is a place of \"can\" rather than \"cannot.\" I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and for valuing the creative expression of every student.","fullyFundedDate":1764733451830,"projectUrl":"project/adaptive-art-supplies-help-us-connect/9930137/","projectTitle":"Adaptive Art Supplies Help Us Connect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10241781_orig.png?crop=1487,1487,x132,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764806853297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10241781"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":9917384,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project for our school community! The books in this project have helped to build excitement about the Winter Olympic games. Readers in our soccer-crazy school have been able to learn about sports that are new to them, like speed skating, luge, and curling, and find out about some of the athletes who are competing or who have been stars at past Olympic games. They are oooh-ing and aahh-ing over the large color photos in the sport specific books and are fascinated about the facts in the books about athletes and Olympics history. The books have supported a successful collaboration with our PE teacher, who is encouraging readers to seek out books to learn more about the Olympics and Olympic athletes. Thank you again for helping our school provide readers with new resources that have engaged them in reading nonfiction related to current events.","fullyFundedDate":1764637450171,"projectUrl":"project/wondering-about-the-winter-olympics/9917384/","projectTitle":"Wondering About the Winter Olympics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":8824291,"projectId":9853155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Calm Down Corner\" project! Your generosity has created a dedicated sanctuary in our room where students can practice essential social-emotional skills. In Pre-K, learning how to identify and manage emotions is just as important as learning ABCs and 123s.\r\n\r\nThanks to your gift, my students now have access to tactile tools and a peaceful environment that helps them de-escalate when they feel frustrated or anxious. This project has given them a sense of autonomy over their own emotional well-being. Thank you for investing in these amazing kiddos and providing them with the tools they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1770228038008,"projectUrl":"project/little-kids-big-feelings/9853155/","projectTitle":"Little Kids Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824291"},{"teacherId":8824291,"projectId":8020794,"letterContent":"It is with tremendous gratitude that I thank you for your generous donation to our \"Calm Down Corner.\" You have provided a safe spot for our littlest learners to learn about and manage their feelings in a healthy, productive way.\r\n\r\nJust this week, I watched a student who was feeling overwhelmed by a transition independently choose to use the soft seating and sensory tools you provided. After just a few minutes of quiet reflection, they were ready to rejoin our group with a smile. This space has transformed our classroom dynamic, allowing my students to build the self-regulation skills they need for Kindergarten and beyond. We are forever grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1701213511249,"projectUrl":"project/little-kids-and-their-big-feelings/8020794/","projectTitle":"Little Kids and Their Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824291"},{"teacherId":8824291,"projectId":8099503,"letterContent":"It is with deep appreciation that I write to thank you for the incredible books you've provided for our students. One of the best moments this week was watching a student who usually struggles with transition time sit down with a new book about feelings and stay focused for ten whole minutes—that is a huge win in Pre-K!\r\n\r\nThese books are refreshing our library and giving my students the \"mirrors and windows\" they deserve. They are learning that the world is a big, beautiful place and that they belong in it. Thank you for your kindness and for investing in the future of these wonderful children. We are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1705633024322,"projectUrl":"project/grow-our-head-start-library/8099503/","projectTitle":"Grow Our Head Start Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824291"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":9937600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school's community of readers. The books are already being enjoyed by many of our students. I have to say that it was a challenge to get photos of the books in reader hands since they've already been checked out! In fact, there's a long waiting list for the two books in the Hooky graphic novel series. Our Dog Man and Jasper Rabbit fans are thrilled to have even more copies of their favorites so that they don't have to wait as long to read about the beloved characters. \r\n \r\nWe've also been able to repair and reinforce bindings and pages on many books in need of repair with the rolls of book tape. Rolls of tape may not seem important, but they help us to keep books circulating so they can be enjoyed by even more readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes a difference in helping us to create lifelong readers and is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1765809761907,"projectUrl":"project/year-end-library-refresh/9937600/","projectTitle":"Year End Library Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"}],"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":40.5,"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"}