{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harriet Tubman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9055530,"projectId":9594699,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping transform our classroom library! When my students first saw the new books and cozy reading space, their faces lit up with excitement. The library quickly became one of their favorite places in the classroom, and they were eager to explore new stories and share books with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWe use our library every day during independent reading, partner reading, and read-aloud activities. Students are spending more time engaged with books and developing a stronger love of reading. It's been wonderful to see them confidently choose books, settle into the cozy space, and get lost in a story.\r\n\r\nAs the year continues, we will use these resources to build reading stamina, strengthen literacy skills, and foster a lifelong love of books. Thank you for making this special space possible. Your generosity has helped create a warm, welcoming environment where young readers can grow and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1755476705762,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-page-turners-transformin/9594699/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners & Page Turners: Transforming Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rasmussen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9055530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720287116501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rasmussen10"},{"teacherId":9055530,"projectId":10210598,"letterContent":"Your donors helped create a fresh start for our classroom, and the impact was immediate. When the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to explore them. Many of our first graders came into the year needing additional support with foundational academic and behavioral skills, and these resources have helped create a more organized, engaging, and welcoming learning environment. The materials are used daily during small-group instruction, independent practice, and social-emotional learning activities, giving students more opportunities to participate successfully and build confidence.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment happened during a reading center rotation when students independently used the new materials to practice letter sounds and early literacy skills. Students who often needed frequent redirection were able to stay engaged longer and complete tasks with greater independence. The resources have also supported classroom routines, helping students transition more smoothly between activities and focus on learning. Seeing students proudly use the materials and celebrate their successes has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nAs the school year continues, we will use these resources to strengthen foundational reading and math skills while building students' independence and perseverance. Our next steps include expanding small-group interventions, increasing opportunities for hands-on learning, and helping students apply their new skills during collaborative classroom projects. Thank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential. Your generosity has provided tools that will benefit our learners every day and help set them up for future success.","fullyFundedDate":1777671545282,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilt-and-ready-first-grade-learners/10210598/","projectTitle":"Rebuilt and Ready: First Grade Learners Need Your Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rasmussen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9055530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720287116501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rasmussen10"},{"teacherId":10303709,"projectId":10598529,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide our fifth-grade classroom with folders and mechanical pencils! These supplies have made a meaningful difference in helping my students stay organized, prepared, and ready to learn. My students were excited to receive their new materials and eager to put them to use. It was wonderful to see them take pride in having their own supplies to help them succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are using the folders to keep classwork, homework, and important assignments organized, while the mechanical pencils help students complete daily activities, take notes, and show their thinking during lessons. Whether we are solving math problems, responding to reading assignments, or preparing for assessments, these resources help students stay focused and take greater responsibility for their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students will use these materials to build strong organizational habits, complete assignments, and prepare for new challenges. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students feel supported and equipped to do their best. Thank you for investing in our students and making a positive difference in their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1789572729994,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-classroom-essentials/10598529/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mars","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10303709_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764681009550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303709"},{"teacherId":9108491,"projectId":10053086,"letterContent":"The donated headphones have made a meaningful difference in our second-grade classroom. Students use them during independent reading, educational videos, literacy activities, and online learning programs. Having headphones allows each child to focus on their own assignment without being distracted by surrounding sounds, creating a quieter and more productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for this generous donation. The headphones have helped our students stay engaged, work more independently, and make the most of the technology available in our classroom. Your support has provided our second graders with an important learning tool and has helped create a classroom where every student can learn with greater focus and confidence. Thank you for investing in our students and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1774108242257,"projectUrl":"project/new-headphones-for-2nd-graders/10053086/","projectTitle":"New Headphones for 2nd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raphael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108491"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10502321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of new organization materials for our classroom at Harriet Tubman Elementary School. Your gift has transformed Room 306 into a space where my students can focus on what matters most: learning.\r\n\r\nThe new staplers have been a bigger hit than you might imagine! Students can now put together their writing drafts, reading packets, and projects on their own without waiting in line for the one stapler that worked. It's a small change that has given them more independence and saved us valuable class time.\r\n\r\nA well-organized classroom is a calmer, more focused place to learn, and you helped make that happen. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1787337256255,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-engaging-learning-spaces/10502321/","projectTitle":"Organized and Engaging Learning Spaces","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":10510694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of storage bins and cords for our classroom at Harriet Tubman Elementary School. It may seem like a small thing, but it has made a big difference in Room 306.\r\n\r\nWith your gift, our students have a clear place for everything: books, supplies, devices, and works in progress. Our charging cords are organized and easy to find, so less time goes to searching and untangling, and more goes to reading, writing, and learning. The students have taken real ownership of keeping the space tidy, and that sense of responsibility carries over into how they approach their work.","fullyFundedDate":1787146673754,"projectUrl":"project/cords-and-bins/10510694/","projectTitle":"Cords and Bins","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":10290339,"letterContent":"On behalf of the 5th grade team at Harriet Tubman Elementary School, thank you so much for your generous donation of [materials, e.g., certificates, trophies, frames, prizes] for our end-of-year awards celebration.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, every one of our students got to walk across that stage and be recognized for their hard work this year. Some were celebrated for academic growth, some for kindness and leadership, and some for the perseverance that isn't always visible on a report card. Seeing their faces light up as they held their awards was a moment many of them will remember for a long time. For our 5th graders, it was also a meaningful send-off as they head to middle school.","fullyFundedDate":1780580327792,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-awards/10290339/","projectTitle":"End of Year Awards","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":9654916,"projectId":10209266,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your donation to this student supportive project! Students have been using our timers to self-regulate and monitor throughout class, and we are preparing to use our recorded buttons in the classroom to facilitate student responses and advanced problem solving.\r\n\r\nThese items are helping students participate, engage, care for themselves, and demonstrate their learning. Having hands-on materials like the buttons make tangible a discipline we sometimes just hear. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778366345633,"projectUrl":"project/independence-in-special-education-music/10209266/","projectTitle":"Independence in Special Education Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirley Meagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654916_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x107,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686344548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654916"},{"teacherId":9654916,"projectId":10208381,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for supporting this project! I can truly report a noticeable, positive shift in our classroom vibe. The students love earning gems when they do the right thing, getting excited and sometimes cheering!\r\n\r\nThe various fidgets have been so crucial as we start the new school year. I am getting to know new students and trying to support familiar students right away with their sensory needs to access our curriculum. I specifically selected these fidgets as being silent options, and each is tactile in a different way, so we can continue learning in our auditory discipline while using the tools.\r\n\r\nI have already noticed such a difference; thank you for making it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778111903790,"projectUrl":"project/positive-supports-sensory-regulation/10208381/","projectTitle":"Positive Supports & Sensory Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirley Meagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654916_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x107,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686344548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654916"},{"teacherId":9654916,"projectId":10282240,"letterContent":"We are so thrilled to be in our newly built school building, and are excitedly awaiting the arrival of our new keyboards! These headphones will let every student have their own private practice space within our classroom to learn, practice, compose, and grow!\r\n\r\nStudents have already been asking me when our new keyboards are arriving. We have a few older ones, but now we will have enough for every student to have their own. I think students will really step up and take charge of their learning with these new materials, and I can't wait for them to start creating their own music!","fullyFundedDate":1778638494002,"projectUrl":"project/music-to-their-ears/10282240/","projectTitle":"Music to Their Ears","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirley Meagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654916_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x107,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686344548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654916"},{"teacherId":9654916,"projectId":10287217,"letterContent":"We are so thrilled to be in our newly built school building, and are excitedly awaiting the arrival of our new keyboards! These headphones will let every student have their own private practice space within our classroom to learn, practice, compose, and grow!\r\n\r\nStudents have already been asking me when our new keyboards are arriving. We have a few older ones, but now we will have enough for every student to have their own. I think students will really step up and take charge of their learning with these new materials, and I can't wait for them to start creating their own music!","fullyFundedDate":1786541587234,"projectUrl":"project/music-to-their-ears-part-2/10287217/","projectTitle":"Music to their Ears - Part 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirley Meagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654916_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x107,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686344548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654916"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10324057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of social-emotional learning books to our classroom! Your gift means so much to my 5th graders here at Harriet Tubman Elementary.\r\n\r\nThese books will do more than build reading skills — they'll give my students language and tools to understand their own emotions, build empathy for others, and navigate friendships and challenges with more confidence. I already have a shelf in mind for them, and I know they'll be in steady rotation all year.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in their growth — academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1783182606398,"projectUrl":"project/sel-book-studies/10324057/","projectTitle":"SEL Book Studies","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"}],"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":40.8,"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"}