{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Germantown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10215307,"projectId":9639965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. Our brand-new classroom rug has already transformed our kindergarten space in the most wonderful ways. It's quickly become the heart of our room—where we gather for morning meetings, share stories, practice letters and sounds, and learn how to be a community.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this rug is the first place each day where they feel grounded, welcomed, and ready to learn. Having a clean, comfortable, colorful space to sit helps them focus, feel safe, and engage fully in our lessons. It might seem like a simple item, but in a kindergarten classroom, it's truly essential.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have a special spot of their own—a place to giggle through read-alouds, stretch out during centers, and sit shoulder-to-shoulder with new friends. You've helped create an environment that nurtures both learning and belonging.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for believing that even the smallest learners deserve a beautiful place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1756220054187,"projectUrl":"project/a-special-spot-for-every-kindergartener/9639965/","projectTitle":"A Special Spot for Every Kindergartener","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10215307"},{"teacherId":10048426,"projectId":9390931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. My students this year have loved having flexible seating! Whenever possible, I let students choose a flexible seating option to use while they work. Giving students this choice and something to look forward to using has made independent work time so much easier! Students have really enjoyed using the comfy floor cushions, the spiky cushions, the kick bands, and the lap desks. Providing students with choices and a flexible way to learn ensures that I am building a safe and comfortable classroom environment. Thank you for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1750166120352,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-fantastic-3rd-grade/9390931/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Fantastic 3rd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10048426_orig.jpg?crop=522,522,x594,y783&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748882048388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048426"},{"teacherId":7941861,"projectId":9234123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my class get a new rug this spring. My students were overjoyed when they saw it for the first time. The rug is not only gorgeous, but functional - the distinct squares allow each student to have their own designated space on the carpet. Having this carpet has brightened our learning space and made students eager to come sit and learn with me each day. Plus, since it's new, I know that it's clean! When it's raining outside, students are careful to not get their wet & muddy feet on our carpet. :) \r\nI am so appreciative of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1744032939404,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-carpet/9234123/","projectTitle":"Classroom Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wayson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7941861_orig.jpg?crop=1844,1844,x443,y967&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681854020154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941861"},{"teacherId":9555889,"projectId":9302209,"letterContent":"Thank you for kindness and generosity in making our classroom a comfortable place to learn and explore. Our new rug was met with great excitement! It has allowed for us to collaborate with each other, have a comfortable place to learn through play, and explore flexible seating options. This rug has now benefited two different groups of learners. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, we have been able to integrate art into learning with the anchor chart paper. This has allowed for students to have an access point to learning no matter what their prior knowledge is. Students have utilized materials in both literacy and math to have a rich learning experience. Retelling stories by creating settings with the anchor chart paper has been a favorite amongst students. I have immense gratitude for the donations that have allowed and will continue to allow students to find success.","fullyFundedDate":1746813939861,"projectUrl":"project/making-it-count-in-the-fourth-quarter/9302209/","projectTitle":"Making it Count in the Fourth Quarter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9555889"},{"teacherId":10094190,"projectId":9501521,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Your donations have helped create a special space for learning, creativity, joy and fun! The rug in a prekindergarten class is the central meeting place. To have a beautiful, new rug has brought such joy to my students. \r\n\r\nEach morning we start our day on our new, smiley face rug with a song and a story. This sets our day off on a positive tone. The students love finding their special seat and I love that they have a defined space to help them be a successful learner. Throughout the day, we gather on our rug for whole group learning and students love bringing materials to the rug to play with. We end our day on our rug for one final meeting, saying goodbye and see you tomorrow on our central meeting space. \r\n\r\nYour donations have brought joy and beauty to our classroom. Students will love this rug for years to come. My students and I appreciate your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755687823170,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-safe-learning-space/9501521/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy, Safe Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jorgensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10094190"},{"teacherId":9423919,"projectId":8820739,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions toward our classroom sensory bin project. Thanks to your support, we were able to create ocean-themed sensory bins that have made a tremendous impact on our PreK students' learning and development.\r\n\r\nThe sensory bins provide an interactive and engaging experience for our little learners, allowing them to explore textures, colors, and objects related to the ocean. These materials not only spark curiosity but also help to develop fine motor skills, promote language growth, and foster creativity through imaginative play.\r\n\r\nIt's incredible to witness the joy and excitement on the children's faces as they dive into their ocean adventures. Whether they are \"fishing\" for hidden treasures or identifying sea creatures, these hands-on activities support a deeper understanding of the world around them while strengthening their sensory exploration.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for making such a positive difference in our classroom. Your contributions have directly impacted our students' educational journey, and we are excited to continue incorporating these sensory bins into our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1731550365134,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sensory-bins-for-prek-learners/8820739/","projectTitle":"STEM Sensory Bins for PreK Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9423919_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745844819898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9423919"},{"teacherId":561731,"projectId":8466527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to our project. We were so excited to get all of our new games and the students couldn't wait to play them! They loved playing some of their favorite games and learning some new games. It has been great to see students connect with different classmates when playing these games and to watch them teach each other how to play. \r\n\r\nWe are starting to get into the rainy and cold season so these games have been perfect for indoor recess! We have also been able to work on following directions and learning how to win and lose graciously. We are so thankful for the new resources and appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1726660451005,"projectUrl":"project/cooperative-play-keeps-the-rain-away/8466527/","projectTitle":"Cooperative Play Keeps the Rain Away","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beyea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp561731_orig.png?crop=272,272,x134,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688645339194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbeyea"},{"teacherId":9424066,"projectId":8957989,"letterContent":"Our 5th graders are diving into the world of electricity and engineering with our new Snap Circuits resources, and it has been a transformative experience. The moment the students saw the kits for the first time, their excitement was palpable—several exclaimed, \"This is so cool!\" as they eagerly unpacked the components. We started with basic circuit-building lessons, where they learned to connect the pieces to light up LEDs or power a small fan. This hands-on approach immediately captured their attention and helped them understand abstract concepts like current flow and circuit design in a tangible way.\r\n\r\nOne standout project has been our \"Design Your Own Circuit Challenge.\" After mastering the basics, students worked in pairs to create a circuit with at least one functional feature—a working light, sound, or motion. One group engineered a spinning fan with an adjustable speed, while another combined light and sound to create a mini \"alarm system.\" Their reactions when their designs worked were priceless—cheers, high-fives, and even a couple of victory dances filled the classroom. These activities have not only boosted their understanding of STEM principles but also fostered collaboration and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll integrate these Snap Circuits into a cross-curricular project. Students will design an energy-efficient \"model home\" that incorporates circuits to power lights and fans. 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These resources have made science come alive, and the journey has just begun!","fullyFundedDate":1732807169130,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-engineers-with-snap-cir/8957989/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Engineers with Snap Circuits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maisel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9424066_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704225557906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9424066"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64185","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":467,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":64185,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Germantown Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Germantown Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/germantown-elementary-school/64185"}