{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ketcham Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":10258020,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredibly generous gift of backpacks, pencils, and crayons for our rising kindergarten scholars!\r\n\r\nSummer is such a critical time for our little ones. Having these beautiful, brand-new materials to take home ensures that the learning doesn't stop just because the school year has ended. With these tools, our students can keep practicing their writing, drawing, and early literacy skills all summer long, keeping their minds sharp and ready to hit the ground running on day one of Kindergarten!\r\n\r\nYour kindness provides more than just school supplies—it gives our students the confidence and resources they need for a bright academic future. We are so grateful for your support of our wonderful growing scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1778521009347,"projectUrl":"project/fun-in-the-sun-summer-learning/10258020/","projectTitle":"Fun in the Sun - Summer Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":10257863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation bins and bags! Your incredible generosity is providing exactly what is needed to pack up our classroom and keep our materials perfectly safe while in storage. Packing everything up can be an overwhelming task, but you have made it so much easier. \r\nAs our school is being completely rebuilt, we are transitioning to a temporary swing space. Having these sturdy containers ensures all of our books, manipulatives, and daily supplies will remain secure and free of damage during the move and throughout the construction period. Because of you, we won't lose any valuable learning resources. \r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and your commitment to our classroom. Thanks to supporters like you, our students will have a wonderful, fully stocked, and ready-to-use environment when we move back into our brand-new building. Thank you again for being such an important part of our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1779361425149,"projectUrl":"project/packing-up-and-moving-into-our-new-space/10257863/","projectTitle":"Packing Up and Moving into Our New Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":10258247,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire community, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing donors for your generous support. Thanks to your kindness, our recent graduation ceremony was an absolute triumph. Your donations allowed our 4-year-old scholars to celebrate their big milestone in style, looking incredibly bright and official in their beautiful blue and gold caps and gowns. Seeing the immense pride on their faces as they walked across the stage was a moment we will never forget, and it was made entirely possible by your generosity.\r\nThe energy in the room during the ceremony was electric. The crowd was filled with roaring cheers, applause, and tears of joy as proud parents and families watched their little ones take this big step. It was a wonderful, heartwarming event that perfectly honored the growth, creativity, and accomplishments of our youngest learners. Every child deserves to feel celebrated, and your support ensured our scholars had a graduation day as bright as their futures.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for creating a memory that our families will cherish for a lifetime. We are so grateful for your partnership and could not have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1778611875477,"projectUrl":"project/as-of-today-were-on-our-way-to-kinder/10258247/","projectTitle":"As of Today, We're on Our Way to Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":9979808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials for our Veterinary Dramatic Play Center. Your kindness has truly made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\nThe children have had an absolute blast exploring the space—caring for their \"animals,\" taking on the roles of veterinarians, and using their imaginations in such creative ways. I have never seen them so engaged, excited, and eager to learn through play. Your contribution has not only enhanced their play experience but has also supported their social, language, and problem-solving development.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us create such a joyful and enriching environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770394250105,"projectUrl":"project/paws-claws-and-classroom-cause/9979808/","projectTitle":"Paws, Claws and Classroom Cause!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":7904800,"projectId":10187764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding new books for our classroom library through DonorsChoose. Because of you, my students now have access to a wide variety of engaging, diverse, and high-interest texts that inspire a love for reading and learning. These books not only strengthen their literacy skills, but also open their minds to new perspectives, cultures, and ideas. Your contribution helps create a welcoming environment where every child can see themselves reflected in a story and feel excited to explore new ones. Watching my students eagerly pick up books, share stories with one another, and grow as confident readers is truly priceless. Your kindness and commitment to education are making a meaningful and lasting difference in our classroom each and every day. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776948839683,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-reads-lots-of-books/10187764/","projectTitle":"Kinder Reads Lots of Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wimbish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7904800_orig.jpg?crop=1134,1134,x68,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633301393368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswimbish-k"},{"teacherId":7904800,"projectId":10137207,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my $200 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card through DonorsChoose. Your generosity allows me to provide high-quality, engaging resources tailored to my students' needs. Because of you, learning in our classroom is more meaningful and effective. I truly appreciate your support and commitment to education. Your gift helps me differentiate instruction and reach every learner more effectively. My students are already benefiting from new, engaging materials that spark their curiosity. Your kindness makes a lasting impact in our classroom each day.","fullyFundedDate":1776476775410,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-loves-tpt/10137207/","projectTitle":"Kinder Loves TPT","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wimbish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7904800_orig.jpg?crop=1134,1134,x68,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633301393368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswimbish-k"},{"teacherId":9173476,"projectId":9504024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us provide air freshener plug ins, disinfectant spray, and tissue boxes for our classroom. Because of your kindness, we are better able to keep our classroom environment clean, fresh, and comfortable for our students.\r\nThese supplies play an important role in reducing the spread of germs and maintaining healthy air quality. Our students benefit from a space that feels safe and well cared for, allowing them to focus more fully on learning each day.\r\nYour support is making a real and lasting impact in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our students' well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1760534659974,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-air-and-clean-noses/9504024/","projectTitle":"Fresh Air and Clean Noses","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambliss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173476"},{"teacherId":9173476,"projectId":9503454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us provide cleanliness and sanitation supplies for our classroom, including disinfecting wipes, a sweeper, cleaning solution, and a broom and dustpan. Because of your kindness, we are able to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy learning environment for our students.\r\nThese supplies make a big difference in our daily routine—they help us quickly clean and sanitize our space, reducing the spread of germs and creating a more comfortable classroom for everyone. Our students benefit from a space that feels cared for and ready for learning each day.\r\nYour support is making a real and lasting impact in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our students' well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1755126961710,"projectUrl":"project/cleanliness-and-sanitation/9503454/","projectTitle":"Cleanliness and Sanitation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambliss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173476"},{"teacherId":9173476,"projectId":9503415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us provide essential supplies for our classroom. Because of your kindness, we now have the materials needed to keep our classroom running smoothly and support student learning every day.\r\nThese teacher essentials make a big difference—they help us stay organized, prepared, and ready to meet our students' needs. With these resources, we can spend more time focusing on instruction and creating meaningful learning experiences for our students.\r\nYour support is making a real and lasting impact in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1755126958761,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-essentials/9503415/","projectTitle":"Teacher Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambliss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173476"},{"teacherId":9173476,"projectId":9497071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us provide literacy center manipulatives and independent reading games for our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have engaging, hands-on resources that strengthen their reading skills in meaningful and enjoyable ways.\r\nThe students absolutely love using the literacy centers—they are more engaged, motivated, and confident as they practice essential reading skills independently. These interactive games and manipulatives have made a noticeable difference in their learning, and we are already seeing growth in their comprehension, fluency, and overall enthusiasm for reading.\r\nYour support is making a real and lasting impact in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1755126961656,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-centers-in-action/9497071/","projectTitle":"Literacy Centers In Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambliss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173476"},{"teacherId":9173476,"projectId":9421673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us create a cozy calm-down corner for our classroom with bean bags, fidgets, and soft plush items. Because of your kindness, our students now have a safe and comforting space where they can relax, refocus, and manage their emotions.\r\nThe students absolutely love the calm-down corner—they are more at ease, better able to regulate their feelings, and more prepared to return to learning. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in creating a positive and supportive classroom environment.\r\nYour support is making a real and lasting impact in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our students' well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1752528173218,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corner-for-big-feelings-supporting/9421673/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corner for Big Feelings: Supporting SEL in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambliss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173476"},{"teacherId":9173476,"projectId":9503342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us provide math manipulatives for our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have hands-on tools that bring math concepts to life.\r\nThe students absolutely love using the manipulatives—they are more engaged, excited, and confident as they explore and understand new skills. These interactive experiences have made a meaningful difference in their learning, and we are already seeing improvements in their understanding and test scores.\r\nYour support is making a real and lasting impact in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1755126959001,"projectUrl":"project/mathematicians-in-the-making/9503342/","projectTitle":"Mathematicians in the Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambliss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173476"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24162","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":234,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":93,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":39.6,"schoolId":24162,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ketcham Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ketcham Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/ketcham-elementary-school/24162"}