{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harriet Tubman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4859689,"projectId":10244168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making our flexible seating project possible. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options have transformed our classroom into a more comfortable, collaborative, and student-centered environment. Students now have the opportunity to choose seating that helps them focus, engage, and do their best work. Whether they are working independently, collaborating with classmates, reading quietly, or participating in small-group discussions, the flexible seating allows them to find a space that meets their learning needs.\r\n\r\nOne of the most valuable ways we use this resource is during our daily community meetings. The flexible seating provides comfortable spaces where students can gather together, share ideas, build relationships, and strengthen our classroom community. These meetings help students feel connected, heard, and supported, creating a positive environment where everyone can learn and grow.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these resources, I have noticed increased student engagement, improved collaboration, and a greater sense of ownership over learning. Students are excited to use the different seating options and take pride in making thoughtful choices about where they work best. The flexibility has helped create a welcoming classroom where all learners can feel comfortable and successful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided so much more than furniture. You have given our students opportunities to learn, connect, collaborate, and thrive. On behalf of our entire class, thank you for investing in our education and helping create a learning environment where every student can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1777986041666,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-circle-time/10244168/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Circle Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danforth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4859689_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513301621617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4859689"},{"teacherId":4859689,"projectId":10056098,"letterContent":"The new classroom rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom community. Each morning, students gather on the rug for our Morning Meeting, where they build relationships, practice communication skills, and begin their day feeling welcomed and valued. In the afternoon, the rug provides a comfortable space for reflection as students share accomplishments, challenges, and goals for the future. Having a dedicated gathering area has fostered a stronger sense of belonging, encouraged respectful discussions, and created opportunities for every student to have a voice. This rug is much more than a classroom accessory; it is a space where our students connect, grow, and build the positive classroom culture that supports their academic and social-emotional success.","fullyFundedDate":1778181932664,"projectUrl":"project/community-meeting-space-for-scholars/10056098/","projectTitle":"Community Meeting Space for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danforth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4859689_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513301621617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4859689"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10323244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my 5th graders start the school year ready to learn! Your generosity provided colored pencils, highlighters, back-to-school decor, fidget toys, and treasure box materials that will make our classroom a brighter, more welcoming place from day one.\r\n\r\nThe colored pencils and highlighters will support daily reading and writing work, the fidget toys will help students who need a little extra focus stay engaged, and the treasure box will give us a fun way to celebrate hard work and good choices all year long. And thanks to you, our classroom already feels festive and ready to welcome a new group of learners!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in their education and for making this year feel special right from the start.","fullyFundedDate":1787096333656,"projectUrl":"project/toads-back-to-school/10323244/","projectTitle":"Toads Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054909_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660684147372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054909"},{"teacherId":4719796,"projectId":10247333,"letterContent":"The new school year is HERE! We're in our beautiful modernized school building, and my students are learning classroom routines and expectations. The red timer has been an absolute life-saver - I think I set it at least twenty times a day. It also looks super nice next to my magnetic storage boxes, which are doing an excellent job keeping dry erase markers out of little hands. \r\n\r\nI'm also obsessed with the wall organizer. I initially thought I was going to use it for headphones and school supplies, but it's actually become my organization station for our literacy curriculums (we have more than one!). I've been storing all of our flashcards, prompts, and classroom keys in it and it makes my day so much easier. \r\n\r\nIf you've been in my classroom, you might know that I'm not the most organized person while teaching (paper piles everywhere, guilty as charged). These materials are setting us up for success and I'm SO happy with the beautiful clean space I get to be in every day. Thank you for helping me be better - I'm such a lucky teacher!","fullyFundedDate":1777854840368,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-for-accessibility-and-indepen/10247333/","projectTitle":"Organizing for Accessibility and Independence!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4719796_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630959255722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4719796"},{"teacherId":4719796,"projectId":10178051,"letterContent":"We did it! The Tubman Toads are in their beautiful new school building and the materials that you helped us receive are already making a difference. Even before the students arrived, I used every single laminating sheet to prepare classroom visuals and labels. Doing this prep now will allow me to use these things year after year!\r\n\r\nNow that the kids are in class, we review our calendar every morning - they're especially interested in any upcoming birthdays or holidays. The feelings chart and SEL books have already been a HUGE support for us. It's tough to be back in school! By reviewing our emotions daily (usually multiple times a day) and reading books about how to manage feelings, my students are gaining valuable skills for being good classmates and friends. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in me and my students - I'm so lucky to have a community backing me for almost 13 (!) years now. You make me a better teacher!","fullyFundedDate":1777637670422,"projectUrl":"project/new-building-new-materials/10178051/","projectTitle":"New Building, New Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4719796_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630959255722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4719796"},{"teacherId":10176462,"projectId":10425096,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to new resources that make learning more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful. We are using these materials during our daily learning activities, small-group instruction, and classroom projects. My students were so excited when they first saw the new supplies—they were eager to explore, ask questions, and begin using everything right away. Seeing their excitement reminded me how much having the right resources can encourage curiosity and confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these materials, my students will build on what they have learned through collaborative activities and hands-on projects that allow them to practice new skills in a fun and meaningful way. Our next steps are to continue incorporating the resources into upcoming lessons, encourage students to work together, and give them opportunities to show what they have learned. Your support has helped create a classroom where students can learn, explore, and feel excited about their education. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make these learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1786759373799,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/10425096/","projectTitle":"Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10176462"},{"teacherId":3406890,"projectId":10241870,"letterContent":"Our new easel is beautiful! I love all the storage and I can keep many materials in the easel itself which will make my teaching quite seamless. We are also loving the ice machine and have placed it close to our door for easy access during recess! \r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to see all these boxes getting delivered to the classroom and thoroughly enjoy playing with the boxes themselves once they were emptied. They will enjoy these supplies for years to come!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the support in making my classroom beautiful and safe for my students. I just know we will have a great year and your donation helped make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778198740341,"projectUrl":"project/weasel-rhymes-with-easel/10241870/","projectTitle":"Weasel Rhymes With Easel!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brosnan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3406890_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469744529667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3406890"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10321105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with the resources to create a truly beautiful and memorable day for our students. We were so proud of the hard work our students put into planning for their promotion and we are so grateful that we were able to provide them with such beautiful decor for their celebration of the end of elementary school for them. The students and their families loved the beautiful flowers, banners, and balloons to create the perfect backdrop for the end of their school experience!","fullyFundedDate":1780694149279,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-promotion-ceremony/10321105/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Promotion Ceremony","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054909_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660684147372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054909"},{"teacherId":10186620,"projectId":9619145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our young artists! Because of your generosity, our art classroom now has new tools that will help me create and preserve visual resources for students in PreK3 through 5th grade.\r\n\r\nThe printer, laminator, paper cutter, and other materials will help me create reference images, artist resources, drawing and painting guides, and reusable visual supports. These resources are especially valuable for my younger students and English language learners, who often benefit from being able to see examples as they learn and create.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support and for helping me give my students more opportunities to explore, create, and grow as artists!","fullyFundedDate":1765910314878,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect-printing-inspiration-fo/9619145/","projectTitle":"Picture Perfect: Printing Inspiration for Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Viv","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186620"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10257893,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 5th grade students at Harriet Tubman Elementary, thank you so much for your generous donation of Scholastic magazines for our classroom!\r\n\r\nStudents light up when a new issue arrives — they're eager to read, discuss current events, and dig into the engaging nonfiction articles and activities inside. These magazine sparks curiosity and conversation in ways that go beyond our regular curriculum.\r\n\r\nBeyond the content itself, having fresh, high-interest reading material has been a wonderful tool for building reading stamina and comprehension skills. Students who are sometimes reluctant readers are asking for \"just five more minutes\" with their magazines — which, as a teacher, is exactly the kind of enthusiasm we hope to see.","fullyFundedDate":1780589691475,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-magazines/10257893/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Magazines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054909_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660684147372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054909"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10164021,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the resources you provided us for our end of school year celebrations and state testing motivation! Our students were delighted each day that they received a new treat and motivating note. Providing our students with fun and enjoyable resources to help them get excited and feel motivated for testing made all of our 5th grade teachers feel good and brought a renewed energy to each day! The diversity in options between snacks, pencils, bubbles and glow sticks was also really helpful. Thank you for providing our students so many treats to provide motivating factors!","fullyFundedDate":1777982491411,"projectUrl":"project/state-test-treats/10164021/","projectTitle":"State Test Treats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054909_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660684147372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054909"},{"teacherId":9792352,"projectId":10172740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students had the most amazing Field Day thanks to you. They absolutely LOVED the hats, and they all made such creative designs! A lot of my students signed them like a yearbook, so they could remember all their friends from fourth grade.\r\n\r\nThey were also so happy about the decorations! They loved the Lulu-Lemonade theme. It was such a fun way to decorate the classroom for Field Day and the final day of school. We had a class party with lemonade and italian ices, and they had such a fun time!\r\n\r\nThank you for making Field Day so special for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778519151816,"projectUrl":"project/a-lulu-lemonade-field-day/10172740/","projectTitle":"A Lulu-Lemonade Field Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9792352"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24114","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":381,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.6,"schoolId":24114,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harriet Tubman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harriet Tubman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/harriet-tubman-elementary-school/24114"}