{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barack Obama Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":207810,"projectId":10410940,"letterContent":"HAPPY Saturday😽\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping me bring No Prize Left Behind! to life! Yesterday, we celebrated our third Fri-YAY of the school year, and this time my kids got to choose a prize from our newly restocked treasure chest. The colorful sticky hands were definitely the stars of the show! One student chose a mini paint-and-canvas set, while a couple of others picked plushies. They spent the rest of the time before dismissal playing with their new treasures, and it was so much fun watching them enjoy something that they had earned.\r\n\r\nFri-YAYs and our prize chest may look like simple fun, but they serve a real purpose in my classroom. My students know that these treats are earned through their efforts, behavior, attendance, and great citizenship throughout the week. They also give my boos something to look forward to and a chance to chill, play, create, and just decompress.\r\n\r\nI know that some of my classroom ideas can be a little unorthodox, so I'm especially grateful for mi loyal donors and village who continue to support them! You allow me to create a classroom that reflects who I am as a teacher while giving my students what I believe they need to be happy, motivated, calm, regulated, and ready to learn. \r\n\r\nThank you for TRUSTING MY IDEAS, supporting my boos, and helping me make school a place they can genuinely enjoy🖤","fullyFundedDate":1789577325943,"projectUrl":"project/no-prize-left-behind-restocking-my-boos/10410940/","projectTitle":"NO PRIZE LEFT BEHIND: Restocking My Boos’ Treasure Chest!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richardson, Ed.S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp207810_orig.jpg?crop=1574,1574,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740519810572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-k-richardson"},{"teacherId":10460085,"projectId":10192909,"letterContent":"It has been a rocky start to the school year, because our building was closed for 2 weeks for mold remediation. I have not been able to utilize any of my materials, but the kids have seen the packages and are really excited! Everyday they ask when I'm going to let them \"play\" with the new \"games.\" Friday!\r\n\r\nI did start distributing chair bands though. I have even given a couple to very active Gen Ed students. The class is always excited to see me coming, because I always have some new cool item with me.","fullyFundedDate":1778030591569,"projectUrl":"project/exceptionalspecial-education-resources/10192909/","projectTitle":"Exceptional/Special Education Resources for Developing Language and Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deputy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10460085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776206342820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10460085"},{"teacherId":3775949,"projectId":10581426,"letterContent":"The impact of having an ice maker extends far beyond simply providing ice. This resource will help us create a more comfortable, responsive, and supportive environment for our students throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOnce I shared with my students that I had access to ice, this has become the cool spot. No pun intended. I have used this with students in my office to help support emotional regulation. A cool drink of water or a cold compress can offer a student a moment to pause, reset, and regulate before returning to the classroom. These small moments of care can make a meaningful difference for a child who is overwhelmed, upset, or simply needs a few minutes to regroup.","fullyFundedDate":1789132045785,"projectUrl":"project/chill-out-supporting-student-wellness/10581426/","projectTitle":"Chill Out: Supporting Student Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3775949_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y512&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692889257971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/searssensationalspace"},{"teacherId":9069944,"projectId":10129895,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom now has a color printer that has truly transformed the way my students learn and engage with math every single day. Many of our donors may not realize just how much a simple tool like color printing can change a classroom, but for my 4th graders, it has been a big help in preparing colored worksheets in math that make abstract concepts easier to understand. When fractions are color-coded, when place value charts pop with different hues, or when geometry shapes are printed in bright colors instead of plain black and white, students are able to visually organize information in a way that sticks. I truly believe that students learn best when they are given the chance to see the world in color, and this printer has made that belief a daily reality in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about this new technology is being able to see their learning materials come to life in vivid color instead of the dull grayscale copies we used to rely on. They light up when I hand out a colorful new worksheet, and that excitement translates directly into engagement and focus during our math lessons. Beyond worksheets, we have also been printing colored pictures and graphic organizers that help students organize their words and thoughts, whether they are explaining their problem-solving steps or building vocabulary around new math terms. Color has become more than decoration in our classroom; it has become a genuine learning tool that helps students categorize, connect, and remember information more effectively.\r\n\r\nA few students in particular have blossomed thanks to this new resource. One student who struggles with staying focused during math lessons has become noticeably more attentive when working with color-coded materials, using the different colors to help him track his steps in multi-digit multiplication without losing his place. Another student who is a visual learner has told me that the colored charts and pictures make her feel like math \"makes more sense now,\" and she has started volunteering to answer questions far more often than before. Seeing these individual moments of growth reminds me every day how meaningful this gift has been, not just for the classroom as a whole, but for the specific students who needed exactly this kind of support to unlock their confidence in math. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778030591306,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-for-my-4th-grade/10129895/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities for My 4th Grade Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Raphy Antone Tantoan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069944_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705089889062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069944"},{"teacherId":432168,"projectId":10483095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations that made it possible for our school library to expand our collection of spooky stories that are appropriate for our elementary readers. \r\nIt can be difficult to find spooky stories that are appropriate for elementary students and that aren't too graphic or gross. However, spooky stories are always requested at any time of the year, so I know that the titles you helped fund will make for some happy readers. Scary and mysterious stories can spark imagination, build reading skills, and attract students who might not otherwise be interested in reading, so I'm incredibly grateful that we have these new additions to our collection. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1787766443509,"projectUrl":"project/spooky-stories-for-the-school-library/10483095/","projectTitle":"Spooky Stories for the School Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp432168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649102169056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-bruner"},{"teacherId":432168,"projectId":10322379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school library! Your donation has allowed us to purchase books that will fill important gaps in some of our students' favorite and most popular book series.\r\n\r\nThere is something truly special about finding a series that you love and eagerly searching for the next book. Thanks to your generosity, more of our students will be able to continue those reading adventures without having to stop because a book is missing from the collection.\r\n\r\nYour gift is helping put the right books into students' hands at just the right time. You are encouraging excitement about reading, helping students build confidence as readers, and showing them that their interests and love of books matter.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you chose to invest in our library and, most importantly, in our students. Every book you helped provide has the potential to become a favorite, inspire a young reader, or spark a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our library a place where students can always find something they are excited to read!","fullyFundedDate":1782593699264,"projectUrl":"project/help-complete-the-book-series/10322379/","projectTitle":"Help Complete the Book Series!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp432168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649102169056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-bruner"},{"teacherId":432168,"projectId":10495596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a carpet steam cleaner and a dehumidifier for our school library!\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift will make a wonderful difference in keeping our library clean, fresh, comfortable, and welcoming for our students and staff. These items will help us take better care of our library space and protect the books, furniture, and learning environment that our students enjoy every day.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for your support of our school. Your generosity shows our students that their community cares about their education and wants them to have the very best environment in which to learn, read, and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of our school library and for making such a meaningful contribution. We greatly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787188559547,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-library-happy-readers/10495596/","projectTitle":"A Clean Library= Happy Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp432168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649102169056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-bruner"},{"teacherId":10264624,"projectId":10132765,"letterContent":"Thank you all so very much for choosing to support my project. I was getting a little bit discouraged that it was not going to be funded and then it happened just in the nick of time .I was ecstatic! The generosity of all of you that supported this project has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my multilingual learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are incredibly motivated and excited to participate in class. They look forward to \"Treasure Box Days\" with so much joy, and the daily rewards—stickers, friendship bracelets, or mini squishies—have become powerful motivators that make learning fun and encouraging. These incentives have continued to help build confidence, promote participation, and create a positive learning environment where my students are feeling proud of their efforts. Students that may have been hesitant to participate in class and speak in front of all of the peers, are now accepting that challenge!\r\n\r\nIt truly means so much to my students and to me that you believed in this project and chose to fund it. Your support has helped make learning engaging and joyful, and I am deeply grateful for your kindness and generosity. I truly mean this with sincere appreciation and admiration for donors such as you! Thank you again for making such a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778030591441,"projectUrl":"project/pumped-up-prizes-for-progress-increasin/10132765/","projectTitle":"Pumped-Up Prizes for Progress: Increasing Academic Growth of Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10264624_orig.jpg?crop=429,429,x24,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759503094768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10264624"},{"teacherId":3775949,"projectId":10554951,"letterContent":"The gold coins have brought so much excitement and positivity to my school counseling office! Students love earning a golden coin when they demonstrate kindness, make a positive choice, use a coping strategy, solve a problem appropriately, or show growth in an area we have been working on together.\r\n\r\nThe coins have become a fun and meaningful way to recognize students for their efforts rather than simply rewarding an outcome. Students are proud when they earn one, and the excitement surrounding the coins has helped make visits to the counseling office even more enjoyable and engaging.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the golden coins give me another opportunity to celebrate the small victories that can mean so much to a child. Whether a student successfully manages a big emotion, uses their words to solve a conflict, shows kindness to a classmate, or simply tries something that is difficult for them, the coins provide immediate positive reinforcement.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, my counseling office has become an even more positive and encouraging space where students know their efforts are noticed, celebrated, and valued. The golden coins may be small, but they have made a BIG impact on my students!","fullyFundedDate":1788802996225,"projectUrl":"project/clicks-calendars-and-coins-for-classro/10554951/","projectTitle":"Clicks, Calendars, and Coins for Classroom Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3775949_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y512&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692889257971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/searssensationalspace"},{"teacherId":3775949,"projectId":10430411,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping transform my school counseling space into a welcoming, comfortable, and supportive place for my students. The items provided through this project have made such a positive difference in both the appearance of my counseling space and the way I am able to support students each day.\r\n\r\nAs an elementary school counselor, I want my office to be a place where students feel safe, valued, and excited to visit. Because of your generosity, I have been able to create a space that feels warm and inviting rather than simply an office. Students now have a comfortable environment where they can talk about their feelings, practice coping strategies, work through problems, build friendships, and take a moment to calm and reset when they need it.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped make our counseling activities more engaging and accessible. Whether I am working with one student, a small group, or preparing materials for a classroom counseling lesson, I now have tools that help me meet students' social-emotional needs in meaningful and creative ways.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts has been seeing students feel a sense of belonging in the counseling space. They know this is a place where they can come to be heard, encouraged, and supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and our school counseling program. Your generosity has helped create more than just a beautiful counseling space—you have helped create a place where little hearts can feel safe, learn, grow, and dream big.","fullyFundedDate":1788196504703,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-nook-for-calm-minds-and-big-ideas/10430411/","projectTitle":"Cozy Nook for Calm Minds and Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3775949_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y512&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692889257971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/searssensationalspace"},{"teacherId":3775949,"projectId":10382898,"letterContent":"What if a single book could change the way a student behaves or reacts. Well these books are prove that it works. Oftentimes, children do not properly know how to express what they are feeling. They often respond with anger, tears or lack of accountability. It can sometimes be difficult to find a resource that addresses the topic on a level that younger students can understand. \r\n\r\nThese books allow me to discuss those topics that are often difficult to explain in just conversation. With these books, I am equipped to take on the What if's and the I Heard's.","fullyFundedDate":1785176600005,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-help-hearts-heal/10382898/","projectTitle":"Books That Help Hearts Heal!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3775949_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y512&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692889257971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/searssensationalspace"},{"teacherId":3775949,"projectId":10322353,"letterContent":"The arrival of these items took a little longer than expected as we discovered we had mold in our building on the Sunday before the first day of school. As a new counselor, I wanted so desperately to have my counseling space set up before the students arrived. \r\n\r\nThe arrival of these items today, helped me to ensure that once our sweet students arrive, they will be walking into a comfortable space. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the wrist supported mouse pad and super cute pink chair helped me to quickly gather materials for their arrival.","fullyFundedDate":1784038898201,"projectUrl":"project/small-changes-big-impact-for-elementary/10322353/","projectTitle":"Small Changes, Big Impact for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3775949_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y512&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692889257971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/searssensationalspace"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34952","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":284,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":72,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":62.6,"schoolId":34952,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barack Obama Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barack Obama Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/richmond-public-school-dist/jeb-stuart-elementary-school/34952"}