{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Janney Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7526690,"projectId":9928859,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity in providing a dedicated classroom computer is already making a meaningful impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nIn our kindergarten classroom, learning is rooted in joy, student agency, and wonder. This computer helps support our daily work with students, allowing us to document learning, share student thinking, and bring meaningful resources into the classroom. It strengthens our ability to capture authentic moments of exploration and growth that happen every day.\r\n\r\nBeyond supporting our students, this technology is also helping us extend learning to educators across our region. The computer allows us to design, plan, and present professional development for teachers throughout the District, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond. Because opportunities to observe innovative classrooms in person can be limited, this tool helps us share our practices virtually, opening a window into a classroom where children's thinking, curiosity, and collaboration are at the center of learning.\r\n\r\nBy documenting and sharing real classroom experiences, strategies, and student-centered approaches, we hope to inspire other educators to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments for their own students. Your support is helping amplify the impact of one classroom to reach many more.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing not only in our kindergarten students, but also in the growth and learning of educators who serve children everywhere.","fullyFundedDate":1766067140790,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-education-request-for-a-clas/9928859/","projectTitle":"Empowering Education: Request for a Classroom Computer to Enhance Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ardalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526690_orig.jpg?crop=1334,1334,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739380472791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526690"},{"teacherId":7526690,"projectId":9962077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library listening center! Our curious kindergarteners are bursting with excitement about stories, and because of your generosity, more students can now enjoy books together through shared listening experiences.\r\n\r\nWith the headphones and splitters you provided, small groups of children can settle in during quiet moments to listen to stories, building their love of reading while also practicing focus and self-regulation. It has been wonderful to see students independently choose to relax and immerse themselves in a good story.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a classroom where stories inspire imagination, build language, and bring a sense of calm and connection to our day. We are so grateful for your support of our young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1766067020116,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-even-more-stories/9962077/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Even More Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ardalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526690_orig.jpg?crop=1334,1334,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739380472791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526690"},{"teacherId":9880758,"projectId":9960493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring LCD writing tablets to my kindergarten students. My students absolutely love using them to share their thinking, practice new skills, and show what they know across subjects using a tool that is more sustainable and long-lasting for our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese reusable writing tablets give my students the freedom to try, make mistakes, erase, and try again without worry. This is especially important for my students who are just beginning to learn new skills by building confidence in their abilities. Whether they are practicing letters, solving simple math problems, or drawing their ideas during a lesson, the tablets allow every child to actively participate and feel proud of their work. The quick erase feature encourages them to keep experimenting and learning!\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a classroom where students can learn joyfully, take risks, and stay engaged in hands-on learning every day. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting tools that help them grow as confident, curious learners. Your generosity truly makes a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766067046113,"projectUrl":"project/write-show-learn-lcd-tablets-ignite-s/9960493/","projectTitle":"Write, Show, Learn: Lcd Tablets Ignite Student Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xavier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9880758_orig.jpg?crop=2078,2078,x361,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734785044368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9880758"},{"teacherId":7526690,"projectId":9993043,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the creativity of our kindergarten classroom. My students are natural creators who express their ideas through color, line, texture, and movement every single day. Because of your generosity, we now have high-quality, developmentally appropriate art materials that allow children to paint, draw, build, weave, and explore their ideas both independently and collaboratively.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, students are creating paintings on canvas, strengthening fine motor skills through drawing and writing, and experimenting with mixed media such as sand and weaving looms. They take pride in their work and love seeing their artwork displayed around the classroom, knowing their ideas matter.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on art experiences do more than make beautiful projects—they build confidence, persistence, problem-solving skills, and joy in learning. You have helped create a classroom where imagination is valued and every child can see themselves as an artist.","fullyFundedDate":1768243389882,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-big-ideas-hands-on-art/9993043/","projectTitle":"Little Artists, Big Ideas: Hands-On Art for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ardalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526690_orig.jpg?crop=1334,1334,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739380472791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526690"},{"teacherId":7526690,"projectId":9980981,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide magnetic whiteboards for our kindergarten learners. These tools are an essential part of our daily learning, giving students a hands-on, developmentally appropriate way to engage with both math and writing.\r\n\r\nIn math, students use their whiteboards to practice number formation, count, compose and decompose numbers, and model problem-solving with manipulatives and magnetic pieces. In writing, the boards offer a low-risk space to explore letter formation, spelling, and sentence writing—encouraging students to take risks, revise their work, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nMagnetic whiteboards promote student agency and make learning visible. Students can quickly share their thinking, allowing teachers to assess understanding in real time and provide immediate feedback. The simple ability to erase and try again helps young learners develop perseverance and a growth mindset.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is filled with joyful, active, and meaningful learning every single day. These whiteboards are not an extra—they are a powerful tool that helps our students grow as thinkers, writers, and problem solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1768243389619,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-whiteboards-for-kindergarten-le/9980981/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Whiteboards for Kindergarten Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ardalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526690_orig.jpg?crop=1334,1334,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739380472791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526690"},{"teacherId":7526690,"projectId":9682901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us create a more inclusive and comfortable learning environment. Not all children are able to sit criss-cross on the carpet, and your generosity allows us to offer seating options that better support their growing bodies during morning meetings, community circles, read-alouds, and closing reflections.\r\n\r\nThe cube chairs, weighted discs, and bean bag chair give students the stability, sensory support, and comfort they need to stay focused and fully participate. When children feel physically supported, they are more confident, engaged, and ready to learn alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps every child feel seen and valued. Because of you, our classroom is a place where different needs are honored and all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766067125481,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-to-sit-in-all-different-ways/9682901/","projectTitle":"We Need to Sit in All Different Ways!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ardalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526690_orig.jpg?crop=1334,1334,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739380472791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526690"},{"teacherId":9935513,"projectId":9719249,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating our class pack of headphones. \r\n\r\nWe began the year with worn-out, poor quality headphones which was causing so much frustration for our young learners. The children are required to use computers to complete beginning of the year diagnostic testing and this was very difficult due to the headphones not functioning properly. \r\n\r\nNow students can easily plug in their good quality, well-fitting headphones for their weekly English language arts lessons online. This alleviates much frustration and confusion in our classroom. The students are so much more independent now due to your generous donation and our classroom centers are running smoothly! \r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting our kindergarten classroom. These headphones will be used for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1759339894600,"projectUrl":"project/with-headphones-we-listen-to-stories-and/9719249/","projectTitle":"With Headphones We Listen to Stories and Practice the ABCs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935513"},{"teacherId":7526690,"projectId":9704793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing our classroom with a printer ink! Your support has already brought our learning to life, allowing us to print photos, research projects, and even books that our students have written themselves.\r\n\r\nTo keep capturing and celebrating our students' hard work, we are so grateful for your help in providing ink. With it, we can continue to create books, display our learning on the walls, and surround our classroom with the students' own work and joyful faces. Your gift helps honor each child's creativity, curiosity, and accomplishments in a way that is tangible and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply thankful for your support and for believing in the power of children's voices and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757874521302,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-printer-ink-for-documentatio/9704793/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Printer Ink for Documentation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ardalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526690_orig.jpg?crop=1334,1334,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739380472791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526690"},{"teacherId":7526690,"projectId":9682855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten team with Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards! Your generosity will have an immediate and meaningful impact on our classrooms.\r\n\r\nWith your support, our eleven teachers across five classrooms will be able to access high-quality resources to enrich instruction in literacy, math, social studies, and science. From decodable books to math puzzles, number bond scoots, and materials for celebrating special events like Chinese New Year, these resources will help us meet the diverse needs of over 125 students with creativity and precision.\r\n\r\nYour gift empowers us to differentiate instruction, inspire curiosity, and make learning engaging for every child. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our students' potential.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1757874521069,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-endless-resources/9682855/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Endless Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ardalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526690_orig.jpg?crop=1334,1334,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739380472791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526690"},{"teacherId":7526690,"projectId":9681867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. In kindergarten, iPads are an essential learning tool—we use them for iReady assessments, literacy and math centers, and independent practice. Your donation of iPad stands will make an immediate and meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThese stands will keep the iPads secure and steady, allowing small hands to stay focused on big learning. They will help our young learners work more independently, freeing teachers to support small groups and provide targeted instruction. For our large kindergarten team, this added stability and independence is truly invaluable.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness, your belief in our students, and your commitment to early childhood education. Thank you for helping us create a classroom environment where our learners can thrive.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1757874520435,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-our-kindergartners-the-gift-of/9681867/","projectTitle":"Help Give Our Kindergartners the Gift of iPad Stands!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ardalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526690_orig.jpg?crop=1334,1334,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739380472791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526690"},{"teacherId":7526690,"projectId":9458978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Your generosity means more than you know. Because of you, our kindergarteners will begin the year surrounded by creativity, joy, and endless opportunities to express themselves.\r\n\r\nThe paint, art materials, books, and voice amplifier you helped fund will make an immediate impact—children will see, hear, and feel that their ideas matter from day one. Your gift helps create a classroom where students feel inspired, connected, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our little learners. Thank you for making our school year brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1755730422008,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-in-kindergarten/9458978/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Off in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ardalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526690_orig.jpg?crop=1334,1334,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739380472791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7526690"},{"teacherId":9935513,"projectId":9376785,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you who generously contributed to the purchase of a new classroom carpet for our kindergarten class. Your kindness and support have made a significant difference in creating a warm and inviting learning environment for our young students.\r\n\r\nThe new carpet has provided a comfortable space for our students to learn, play, and grow together. It has also helped to foster a sense of community and belonging, which is essential for their social and emotional development.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1755742397908,"projectUrl":"project/the-heart-of-our-classroom-community-ou/9376785/","projectTitle":"The Heart of our Classroom Community: Our Rainbow Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935513"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24096","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":684,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":3,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":67,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.6,"schoolId":24096,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Janney Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Janney Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/janney-elementary-school/24096"}