{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Charles Drew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10261639,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school's community of readers and learners! Our students are so excited about these new how-to books.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO books have been borrowed so quickly that they haven't made their way to the makerspace yet. As soon as they went out on the shelves, readers snatched them up so they could take them to use when building with their own LEGO sets at home.\r\n\r\nThe drawing books have been a huge hit, too. Our students love watching the YouTube videos that Art for Kids Hub shares, so they were thrilled to see books that have similar style directions for making their own drawings. \r\n\r\nThese books will help our students grow as readers as they build their creativity and problem solving skills. Thank you so much for helping us to provide our readers with books that will build these important life skills!","fullyFundedDate":1778019118518,"projectUrl":"project/how-to-books-to-send-our-steam-skills-so/10261639/","projectTitle":"How-To Books to Send our STEAM Skills Soaring!","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":10252491,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school's community of readers! They are so excited about these new books about animals. Our primary grade readers love reading books about animals. Books about cute baby animals are always hits, so those have already made their way into reader hands. Readers are also very interested in listening to the Tonie audiobook about whales. \r\n\r\nOne reader has been asking for a book about lions, so she was thrilled to be able to read the new lion book once it arrived. Readers are always looking for new animal battle series books, so those have had lots of interested readers, too.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us to bring high interest books to our school's readers to help them practice their reading skills and build their knowledge about the animal kingdom.","fullyFundedDate":1777919076684,"projectUrl":"project/animal-action/10252491/","projectTitle":"Animal Action","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":10237987,"letterContent":"The Jory John books bring social-emotional learning to life in a way kindergarten students truly understand and enjoy. Through engaging stories, humor, and relatable characters, students learn about kindness, friendship, empathy, emotions, and problem-solving skills. These books help create meaningful classroom conversations while supporting emotional growth and positive behavior. They make SEL lessons fun, memorable, and accessible for young learners building confidence and strong relationships every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778360965218,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-with-food-themed-fun/10237987/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds with Food-Themed Fun!","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":10241011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our schools' community of readers! Since these books were all specifically requested by our readers, they've been flying off of our bookshelves. Readers were thrilled to see that the books they asked for have arrived at our school and they've been sharing the news with each other about the latest books in their favorite series. \r\n\r\nThe Spy School graphic novel already has a long list of readers waiting to read it. The latest book in the Jurassic Jeff series has created interest in reading the first two books. Our youngest readers are squealing in delight over Dog Vs. Strawberry and the latest Mo Willems pigeon book, It's My Bird-Day.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us to show our readers that their voice matters and is heard when selecting reading materials. This makes such a difference in student attitudes about reading and helps to grow lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1777847056690,"projectUrl":"project/i-put-it-on-the-we-need-this-book-list/10241011/","projectTitle":"I Put It on the \"We Need This Book\" List!","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":10233078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for this project for our school's community of readers! These books have already generated tremendous excitement about reading in so many students.\r\n\r\nThe Babysitters Club and Hooky graphic novels are already making their way through our fourth and fifth grade graphic novel fans. Seeing the distinctive cover art of Ape Escape on the shelf brought cheers from a group of fifth grade boys who can't get enough of the FunJungle book series. Of course, the manga version of Captain Underpants has lots of fans, too! My personal favorite might be the picture book The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story. This one's so clever! \r\n\r\nThere's definitely something for just about every reader at our school in this collection of books. I know our readers will continue to enjoy these books for a long time. Thank you again for helping us to spread book joy throughout our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1777730299354,"projectUrl":"project/our-we-need-this-book-list-is-growing/10233078/","projectTitle":"Our \"We Need This Book\" List is Growing!","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":10231692,"letterContent":"Summer buckets filled with STEM toys give kids hands-on opportunities to explore, create, and problem-solve while staying engaged during break. These activities build critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, and confidence through play. STEM buckets help prevent summer learning loss by encouraging curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and exciting way. 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Students are learning how to make simple crochet pieces that they're filling with polyfill, then adding a hairclip that will bend back and forth as the \"fidget\" element. They are so excited about this endeavor!\r\n\r\nThis project is helping club members to learn life skills like how to crochet and sew as they are offering a tool for self regulation for the larger school community. We are greatly appreciative of your support for this initiative to serve and enhance our school community at multiple levels.","fullyFundedDate":1777400997397,"projectUrl":"project/crocheting-for-kindness-and-calm/10203998/","projectTitle":"Crocheting for Kindness and Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":9622223,"projectId":9906985,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much for your generosity in helping to fund my project! My students had the time of their life making bracelets as a STEAM activity in our music class. Students learned about the Rondo form in music, ABACA, which teaches students how they can create three different sections of music and combine it. Students practiced as a class to perform, create, and share their rondo creations using rhythms, instruments, and body percussion. \r\n\r\n As a creative way to end our Rondo unit, students then got to create their own rondo friendship bracelet using supplies from this donors choose project. Students got to pick three different bead colors to symbolize the three sections of rondo music, as well as the letter beads A B A C A and then got to create their own bracelet. \r\n\r\nStudents LOVED the opportunity to create this project and I cannot thank you enough for funding this project. They still proudly wear their bracelets when they come to \r\nmusic. Thank you so much for making a positive impact on my classroom, learners, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1770818459131,"projectUrl":"project/weaving-musical-wonders-a-makerspace-ex/9906985/","projectTitle":"Weaving Musical Wonders: A Makerspace Experience to Teach Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Virginia Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622223_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748975227229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622223"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10229034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us to bring these new books about STEM topics to our school's readers! The books are already being enjoyed by our readers. \r\n\r\nOur fourth graders are fascinated by the efforts of the community to help animals in the SAFE CROSSING book. I also watched a bunch of readers crowd around ABOVE, BELOW, AND LONG AGO: ANIMALS, PLANTS, AND FOSSILS IN HIDDEN PLACES, poring over the pages and discussing their favorite fossils from the book. Another reader exclaimed that she had always wanted to know how glass was made, so she couldn't wait to read GLASS: LOOKING IN, LOOKING OUT.\r\n\r\nThese books will definitely make an impact on our community of readers. Thank you again for helping our readers build knowledge about STEM topics as they grow their reading skills.","fullyFundedDate":1777401668971,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stories-for-our-schools-shelves/10229034/","projectTitle":"STEM Stories for our School's Shelves","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":9852264,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing the alphabet to life in our classroom! For my preschool special education students, a letter on a page can often feel abstract and confusing. But because of your generosity, \"B\" is no longer just a squiggle. It is now a bumpy bear, a bright button, and a blue boat they can hold in their hands. These Alphabet Teaching Tubs have turned our literacy lessons into a sensory-rich adventure that perfectly meets my students' unique learning needs.\r\n\r\nYour gift has ensured that my students' first experience with reading is one of joy, not frustration. By providing these hands-on materials, you've given my preschoolers the building blocks they need to become confident, lifelong learners. In our classroom, the alphabet is now something we can touch, feel, and celebrate every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the potential of our youngest learners and for making our classroom a place where every child can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1762190454208,"projectUrl":"project/alphabet-adventures-hands-on-learning-w/9852264/","projectTitle":"Alphabet Adventures: Hands-On Learning With Teaching Tubs!","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":9851793,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, \"silence\" in our classroom has been replaced by the sound of connection. The iPad and rugged case you provided have become far more than just a piece of technology, as it has now become a literal voice for my students who cannot yet speak. For a child who has spent their life being misunderstood, the ability to finally be \"heard\" is nothing short of life-changing.\r\n\r\nOne of my students is now receiving a device of their own after having access to this device provided data to the district that he was ready.\r\n\r\nYou have given my students the greatest gift any child can receive, the power to be understood. Thank you for making our classroom a place where every voice truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1766087604224,"projectUrl":"project/aac-for-all-giving-preschoolers-a-voice/9851793/","projectTitle":"AAC for All: Giving Preschoolers a Voice Through an iPad","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":9735176,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has shifted from a place where my 3- and 4-year-olds often felt overwhelmed by their environment to a space where they feel grounded and ready to learn. In a preschool special education setting, \"readiness\" is everything. These tools have provided the sensory \"bridge\" my students needed to transition from internal distress to active classroom participation.\r\n\r\nBy helping my students regulate their bodies, you have unlocked their ability to learn, play, and grow. Thank you for seeing the potential in our youngest learners and for giving them the calm environment they deserve to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1760710981523,"projectUrl":"project/high-five-for-sensory-success/9735176/","projectTitle":"High Five for Sensory Success!","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"}],"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":39.7,"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"}