{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Govans Elementary School 213","outOfStateSupporters":35.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1505635,"projectId":9967767,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been making great use of the snacks that were generously donated. The snacks help ensure that students have the energy they need to stay focused and ready to learn throughout the day. Sometimes students come to school hungry or get hungry before lunchtime, and having these snacks available allows us to take a quick break so everyone can refuel and get back to learning. One memorable moment was during a reading lesson when a student who had been struggling to focus was able to have a quick snack and then successfully complete the activity with their group. It made a big difference in helping them stay engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, they were so excited and grateful. Many of them immediately said \"thank you\" and were amazed that people cared enough to support our classroom in this way. They were happy to know that if they felt hungry during the day, there would be something available to help them feel better and ready to learn.\r\nAs we continue with our lessons, students are working hard on building their reading, writing, and problem-solving skills. Having snacks available helps keep students comfortable and focused so they can fully participate in these activities. The next steps in our classroom include small group reading instruction and hands-on math practice, and these snacks help make sure every student is ready to do their best work. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and kindness that made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766271825201,"projectUrl":"project/learning-runs-on-healthy-food/9967767/","projectTitle":"Learning Runs on Healthy Food","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Confer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1505635_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651372011996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1505635"},{"teacherId":1505635,"projectId":8023035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Our new cozy corner bench and ceiling canopy have quickly become a special space for our students. We use this area as a calm and comfortable place where students can read quietly, practice independent work, or take a moment to reset if they are feeling overwhelmed. One of my favorite moments so far was watching a student choose a book, curl up on the bench under the canopy, and proudly read several pages independently. It has truly created a peaceful learning space that encourages focus and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the cozy corner, their faces lit up with excitement. They were amazed that our classroom had a space that felt so warm and inviting. Many students immediately asked when they could read there or share a book with a friend. The canopy makes the space feel like a little reading hideaway, and the bench gives students a comfortable place to sit and enjoy their books.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our literacy lessons, students will use the cozy corner during independent reading time and small-group activities. They are working on building stamina while reading and practicing retelling stories using key details. This new space helps students stay engaged and excited about reading. Thank you again for helping create an environment where students feel comfortable, supported, and eager to learn. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1699903035741,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-and-stories-for-home/8023035/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading and Stories for Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Confer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1505635_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651372011996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1505635"},{"teacherId":10360250,"projectId":10030248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my food project for my Pre-K classroom. My students are bright-eyed, kind, smart, and full of energy. At times, they have difficulty sustaining focus because of grumbling tummies, which can prevent them from fully engaging with the vital information they need to learn to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour donation gives them a chance to reset. They can nourish their bodies with the wonderful snacks you provided, which helps quiet the extra noise that can sometimes linger in their minds. With full bellies, they are calmer, more comfortable, and better able to participate in learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also allowed me to better meet the needs of a student with special needs who has very specific sensory and taste preferences that their family is not currently able to provide. Before, he spent a large portion of the day dysregulated and yearning for snacks that the school and I could not afford to provide. Because of your generosity, he is now more fed, more regulated, and more ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYou will never know how much your support means to my class. Thank you again for being part of DonorsChoose and for showing up for my students in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1769118504155,"projectUrl":"project/focus-fuel-for-friends-in-pre-k/10030248/","projectTitle":"Focus Fuel for Friends in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H-T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10360250"},{"teacherId":10360250,"projectId":9919782,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support. We are incredibly grateful to be the recipients of these new resources, and they have already become a meaningful part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the materials daily during center time in a variety of purposeful ways. They choose to engage with them for extended learning after completing their work, as a calming option when they are feeling upset, and as opportunities to deepen their understanding of concepts we are exploring. I have observed students working both independently and collaboratively—laughing, learning, problem-solving, and playing together. One particularly special moment was watching a small group of students naturally take turns, explain their thinking to one another, and persist through challenges using the materials without adult prompting.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the resources, their excitement was immediate. They were eager, curious, and full of questions. Many students could not wait to explore and asked when they would get to use them. Their enthusiasm quickly turned into focused engagement as they realized these materials were \"just right\" for their learning and interests.\r\n\r\nBy contributing to our project, you gave our students a little glimpse into what it means when someone believes in them. It feels amazing to know that others want to invest in the cultivation of our curiosity and potential. Moving forward, students will continue using these resources to extend current lessons, support social-emotional development, and build independence during centers. We will also use them to encourage collaboration, communication, and problem-solving as students apply what they are learning in new and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and belief in our classroom. Your support is making a lasting impact on our students each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1763949913439,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-letters-numbers-and-confiden/9919782/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Letters, Numbers, and Confidence in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H-T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10360250"},{"teacherId":636459,"projectId":9886912,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Builders Gonna Build, Makers Gonna Make.\" The arrival of the new chompsaws and electric scissors has completely transformed the energy in our STEM classroom.\r\n\r\nBefore these resources arrived, my students often struggled and felt frustrated trying to cut through thick cardboard with standard classroom scissors. Now, those barriers are gone! When the students first saw the electric scissors in action, their eyes lit up with excitement. They are now eager to jump straight into their assignments because the \"hard part\" of construction has become a fun, accessible task.\r\n\r\nWe are currently in the middle of our mini-golf course engineering challenge. These tools have made it so much easier for students to cut precise shapes and sturdy foundations for their holes. Watching them collaborate and build complex structures with ease has been the highlight of my semester. Your support has not only provided tools but has fueled a newfound confidence in my young engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1764365556509,"projectUrl":"project/builders-gonna-build-makers-gonna-make/9886912/","projectTitle":"Builders Gonna Build, Makers Gonna Make","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp636459_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713977049280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/636459"},{"teacherId":1994582,"projectId":9691504,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project. My students have been able to use these chairs to sit on the floor while working on independent work. They have been a life saver to my students who are easily distracted to be able to have space to themselves to help focus without the close proximity of their peers.\r\nMy students are able to use these seats as they feel the need during the day and often times will ask if they are allowed to move to them. Giving them the power to choose to sit at them allows them flexibility in the classroom to help them succeed. Thanks to you, my little learners are getting a great start to their school journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758828807908,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-under-the-sea/9691504/","projectTitle":"Sitting Under the Sea","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1994582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476204955818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1994582"},{"teacherId":116752,"projectId":9621084,"letterContent":"Thank you SO MUCH for helping us replace our old, tired carpet with a brand-new, cozy one! Thanks to you, our Pre-K classroom now has a soft, colorful gathering spot where learning (and lots of wiggling) happens every day.\r\nWe are already using the new carpet throughout our daily routine. It's our main gathering spot for morning meetings, read-alouds, music and movement, and group discussions. One special moment that stands out was during story time—students sat closely together, fully engaged, pointing to pictures and excitedly making predictions about the story. The new carpet has helped create a calm, inviting space that supports learning and connection.\r\nWhen my students sat on the new carpet, they immediately got comfortable and settled in. While it looks familiar because it was the same color pattern as the older carpet. They commented on the softness and fresh smell. Their excitement showed just how much this upgrade meant to them.\r\nThanks to your generosity, you've gotten a little peek into our classroom, and we're excited to share what's next. Right now, we're diving into letters, sounds & numbers. The carpet has become our learning hub where we practice letter games, listen for beginning sounds, and work together during small-group activities. It's helping us build focus, collaboration, and confidence as learners.\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our daily routine and in the joy my students feel when they come to school. Thank you for helping us create a welcoming space where little learners can grow, explore, and feel right at home.","fullyFundedDate":1760814901328,"projectUrl":"project/magic-carpet-ride/9621084/","projectTitle":"Magic Carpet Ride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474149822568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-canull"},{"teacherId":4511970,"projectId":9621698,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for supporting this project!\r\n\r\nThe books are one of the best things I received! They are such a valuable resource because I run a book club at my school, and I need the books for my students to read. The books are Black-Eyed Susan books, our state-awarded books. Thanks to you my students read the book, Gamerville, and are starting to read The Sherlock Society. The book club is grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nIt was also great to get the art supplies to support my Makerspace projects. Students have been able to create wonderful projects with those materials. An added bonus was the incredible pencil sharpener, which definitely has been put to great use!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757854239717,"projectUrl":"project/books-supplies-and-tools-oh-my/9621698/","projectTitle":"Books, Supplies, and Tools, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh-Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4511970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543070994803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4511970"},{"teacherId":9397490,"projectId":9430823,"letterContent":"Your donation meant a lot to my students in need. We have several students whose families face homelessness due to job loss, rising costs of materials essential for daily living, landlord power abuses, and lack of funding for safe and fair housing for families most in need. \r\n\r\nMany students in this situation may be too young or not be able to pack special items to take to the next location, be that temporary housing or shelter or another arrangement. The purpose of these care kits were to provide the children with some comfort items so that even if they did not know where they would lay their heads that night, they would each have a new pillow, a stuffed animal, a toothbrush and toothpaste and a nice bag to bring along special items. \r\n\r\nWith generous donations outside of the scope of this project I was able to also obtain gently used pajama sets to add to the care kits. Thank you so much for making a difference in the lives of children.","fullyFundedDate":1751467772718,"projectUrl":"project/care-kits/9430823/","projectTitle":"Care Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9397490_orig.jpg?crop=87,87,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750946666804","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9397490"},{"teacherId":1994582,"projectId":9185734,"letterContent":"My students have been having a blast with the materials we recieved. The magna tiles are a class favorite. My students flock to this center and use the tiles to not only build cars, animals, and towers, but also use them to create and form letters and numbers using the picture guides. \r\nThe sidewalk chalk is a huge hit when students are outside playing. I have seen them not only draw, but write to decorate our playground. We are using the mini magnetic drawing boards to show understanding of letters and number formation. Students are able to sit in the group and write on the mini boards to show me how to correctly form letters and numbers.\r\nThe students are highly motivated to earn prizes like the mini stuffed animals that adorn their bookbags. Thank you for your help creating a highly motivating and enriching classroom environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746453432757,"projectUrl":"project/writers-and-readers-in-mrs-williams-cla/9185734/","projectTitle":"Writers and Readers in Mrs. Williams Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1994582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476204955818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1994582"},{"teacherId":636459,"projectId":9209480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the STEM program at Govans Elementary! It is week 4 of school and we have already benefited from using the donated materials already! Students have been using the bowls and trays while testing soil samples to figure out what area of their pretend town the pollution was coming from. The bowls are also being used while they test different materials to determine which would be best to clean up and oil spill.\r\nI am excited for all of the other opportunities you have provided for us as the year goes on we will be able to continue to use all of the supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1746792128092,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lab-materials/9209480/","projectTitle":"STEM Lab Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp636459_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713977049280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/636459"},{"teacherId":1994582,"projectId":9276909,"letterContent":"My students loved recieving their squishmallows. They each got the opportunity to choose one that they liked the most from the pile. Students squealed with excitement as they chose one. They are using them as reading buddies and helping motivate them to read more using their new friend as a listener.\r\nMy students loved the prizes they also could earn for doing well in reading groups. They are highly motivated to do their best during reading so that they have the opportunity to choose a prize later in the day for good work during their reading block.\r\nStudents have many options to pick from and many are desirable which means they truely try their best to get the prizes. \r\nThank you for your support and help as I create a fun, and motivating classroom for my little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746529304485,"projectUrl":"project/squishing-in-some-reading-prizes/9276909/","projectTitle":"Squishing in some reading prizes.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1994582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476204955818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1994582"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64389","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":410,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":89,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.6,"schoolId":64389,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Govans Elementary School 213 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Govans Elementary School 213","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/govans-elementary-school-213/64389"}