{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Raymond Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8055087,"projectId":10080738,"letterContent":"This project has truly been a game changer in our classroom. We call them \"The Focus Chairs,\" and they have quickly become one of the most motivating and positive parts of our day. These special seats are earned by students who are working neatly, staying on task, and showing responsibility during independent work time.\r\n\r\nWhat makes the Focus Chairs so powerful is that they create both structure and excitement. Unlike our shared tables, these chairs offer students their own materials-an eraser, fresh colors, and even a small snack-everything they need to stay focused and feel proud of their work. The moment a student earns a turn, you can see their posture change. They sit taller. They work harder. They feel trusted.\r\n\r\nStudents now look forward to the opportunity to earn time in the Focus Chair. It has become a meaningful incentive that promotes responsibility, independence, and perseverance. Instead of reminding students to focus, I now see them encouraging one another: \"I want to earn the chair!\" This simple shift has increased productivity, reduced distractions, and helped build a culture of accountability and pride in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just provide furniture, it helped create an environment where effort is recognized, focus is celebrated, and students are motivated to do their very best. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping them learn how to take ownership of their work.","fullyFundedDate":1770173188101,"projectUrl":"project/move-learn-and-shine-in-first-grade/10080738/","projectTitle":"Move, Learn, and Shine in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8055087_orig.jpg?crop=735,735,x159,y408&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760332379671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8055087"},{"teacherId":8055087,"projectId":9822521,"letterContent":"Because of you, our classroom has transformed in the most beautiful way. The new phonics materials have allowed me to create engaging, hands-on literacy stations during our ELA block where students can explore sounds, build words, and truly interact with their learning. What once felt abstract is now something they can see, touch, move, and understand.\r\n\r\nWhen I first introduced the materials, their faces said it all. They were excited, curious, and immediately eager to rotate through the new centers. Instead of simply completing worksheets, they are now building words with magnetic tiles, flipping through word family books, and practicing sounds with confidence. I hear them saying, \"Can we do centers again?\" and \"I want to try another one!\" That excitement is everything.\r\n\r\nThese resources have increased engagement, strengthened collaboration, and helped my English learners feel more confident as readers. They are taking risks, sounding out words independently, and celebrating their progress. Your generosity didn't just provide materials, it created opportunities for growth, joy, and meaningful learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. You have made a lasting impact on 19 young readers who are now exploring sounds with confidence and pride.","fullyFundedDate":1765205063212,"projectUrl":"project/from-sounds-to-stories-building-confide/9822521/","projectTitle":"From Sounds to Stories: Building Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8055087_orig.jpg?crop=735,735,x159,y408&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760332379671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8055087"},{"teacherId":5426289,"projectId":9515209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of supplies for my classroom! I was able to buy so many supplies for Science labs, Science and Social Studies books, filler for my bean bag chairs, games for use during Social Studies and Science classes. The students were so excited when they saw all the amazing materials and the generosity of strangers who wanted to support their learning.\r\n\r\nStudents really love Science labs. We have done several labs with the supplies provided and the students are so engaged and excited to learn and discover. These materials help the students engage in cooperative, discovery learning which boosts their cognitive understanding. STEM is so important for students and often it is not a focus in school due to time and/or budget constraints. I am so pleased to have the ability to enhance my students learning in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity means so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757528888949,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-action/9515209/","projectTitle":"Science in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5426289_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y339&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738631900747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5426289"},{"teacherId":6151352,"projectId":9754344,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible kindness, our project is fully funded!\r\nThe photos I included show the light materials funded in action.m -such a wonderful addition to our space.\r\nThe photo storage cases will finally give us an organized system for all our learning materials, making it easier for students to access what they need independently. The lighting will create a warm, focused learning environment that helps students feel calm and ready to learn, especially during these darker winter months. \r\n\r\nAnd those color-changing spotlights? They're going to add an element of wonder to our classroom displays and learning centers.","fullyFundedDate":1760530718683,"projectUrl":"project/calm-organized-and-inclusive-a-classr/9754344/","projectTitle":"Calm, Organized, and Inclusive: A Classroom for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6151352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752681889690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deserving-students"},{"teacherId":6151352,"projectId":9717337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom music project! Because of your generous donation, my students now have the instruments they need to explore rhythm, melody, and the joy of making music together.\r\n\r\nThe drumsticks and steel tongue drums you helped provide have already brought so much excitement to our classroom. Students who were once hesitant are now confidently creating beats and melodies, and I've seen shy learners come alive when given the chance to express themselves through music.","fullyFundedDate":1759257703857,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-beat-to-our-classroom/9717337/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Beat to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6151352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752681889690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deserving-students"},{"teacherId":6151352,"projectId":9573188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! Your generous support has brought these wonderful Kaplan Early Learning materials into our classroom, and the students are fascinated by them. They love exploring the specimen stones and fossils, observing them closely on the tabletop stand, and watching the water color changing tablets transform before their eyes. These hands-on science tools have sparked so much curiosity and wonder in our young learners. We're truly grateful for your investment in quality educational resources that make learning come alive. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1756946636248,"projectUrl":"project/fossils-stones-and-science-fun/9573188/","projectTitle":"Fossils, Stones, and Science Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6151352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752681889690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deserving-students"},{"teacherId":10043384,"projectId":9378200,"letterContent":"The new social-emotional learning materials have already made a meaningful difference in our Pre-K classroom. The A Little SPOT of Emotion book bundle and plush set introduces children to important feelings such as anger, kindness, worry, confidence, and empathy in a way that is concrete and relatable. Through these stories, students are learning how to name their emotions, recognize them in others, and practice healthy coping strategies. Our new feelings chart and calming corner tools give students visual supports to identify how they are feeling and choose strategies like deep breathing, squeezing a fidget, or taking a quiet moment to reset.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become more interactive and emotionally rich. During whole-group read-alouds, students eagerly hold up the matching SPOT plush when we read about a specific feeling, helping them make a tangible connection to the story. We pause often to talk about times they have felt the same way and practice calming strategies together. In our calming corner, children independently use the feelings chart to point to their emotions and select a tool that helps them regulate. What used to sometimes result in tears or frustration is now becoming a moment for growth and self-awareness.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially blossomed with these new resources. A few of our learners who previously struggled to express frustration are now confidently saying, \"I feel angry\" or \"I am sad,\" and walking themselves to the calming corner. Others love caring for the plush SPOT toys, using them during partner conversations to practice kindness and empathy. It has been truly heartwarming to watch our students build emotional vocabulary and self-control at such a young age. We are incredibly grateful for these materials — they are not just books and tools, but daily supports that are helping our children grow into thoughtful, resilient, and compassionate learners.","fullyFundedDate":1748656336733,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-pre-k-students-with-sel-resou/9378200/","projectTitle":"Empowering Pre-K Students with SEL Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043384"},{"teacherId":6151352,"projectId":9461956,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! Your generous support brought these beautiful Timber Sprout learning materials into our space, and the students are absolutely loving them! They've been so engaged with the uppercase and lowercase alphabet trays, exploring the number trays, and working with the hundred board and geo board. It's been wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity as they learn through hands on exploration. We're truly grateful for your investment in quality educational resources that will benefit the children for years to come. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757899081168,"projectUrl":"project/every-number-every-letter-every-child/9461956/","projectTitle":"Every Number, Every Letter, Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6151352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752681889690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deserving-students"},{"teacherId":6151352,"projectId":9554409,"letterContent":"The moment we unveiled these new materials, my three-year-olds' eyes lit up with pure wonder. The sorting trays immediately became a favorite during our exploration time. Children are discovering they can organize natural materials, count small treasures, and even create patterns with loose parts. One student spent nearly twenty minutes carefully sorting colorful pom-poms by color, completely absorbed in her work. The Korko blocks have transformed our building area into a hub of creativity and problem-solving, where children are experimenting with balance, symmetry, and architectural design in different ways.","fullyFundedDate":1755381044247,"projectUrl":"project/building-brilliance-inspiring-creativit/9554409/","projectTitle":"Building Brilliance: Inspiring Creativity Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6151352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752681889690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deserving-students"},{"teacherId":10178278,"projectId":9598105,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for believing in my students and our classroom community. Because of your support, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students can focus, feel comfortable, and express their creativity every day. Although all of the donated materials have positively impacted student learning, the snacks have made a particularly meaningful difference for students. At the end of each day, students enjoy a snack while completing their homework, which helps them remain settled and focused as they review skills and reflect on their learning before dismissal. It's also encouraged a more positive approach to homework. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were elated! Their excitement was immediate as they helped unpack the materials, and they were very intentional about handling everything with care. We discussed how these supplies were generously provided by others, and students expressed pride and responsibility in taking care of them, understanding that the materials were a gift meant to support their learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to support our current lessons and upcoming projects as students strengthen reading comprehension, build foundational math skills, and engage in creative art projects. Your generosity has made a lasting impact by providing not only essential materials, but also a learning environment where students feel supported, motivated, and empowered to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758248438058,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-space-for-growing-s/9598105/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning, Space for Growing, Snacks for Energy Flowing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178278_orig.png?crop=485,485,x49,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758155842919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178278"},{"teacherId":10049398,"projectId":9394343,"letterContent":"(especially our Anonymous Classroom Supporter),\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students are now able to listen to and explore music in ways that reach far beyond their everyday experiences.\r\n\r\nWith the new materials, my students have been introduced to positive, complex, and diverse songs that they might never have encountered in today's fast-paced world. We've journeyed through different genres, discussed lyrics, compared musical elements, and even analyzed how composers use sound to tell stories. Watching them think deeply about music—not just listen to it—has been one of the most rewarding parts of this project.\r\n\r\nThese listening sessions have quickly become one of their favorite parts of music class. I see their curiosity spark, their creativity grow, and their confidence bloom each week as they connect what they hear to their own lives and ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students the chance to experience music as art, expression, and inspiration. You've made our classroom not only more engaging but also more meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1752586333653,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-music-to-life-with-yoto-mini-pl/9394343/","projectTitle":"Bringing Music to Life with Yoto Mini Players","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049398"},{"teacherId":9123211,"projectId":9662639,"letterContent":"We are excited for the new year and are having fun during therapy sessions using the new art materials to help explore and engage. Student has been trying out new types of markers, working on their grasp, painting with small paintbrushes, gluing with glitter, and learning how to cut with the use of loop scissors that fit their hands. \r\n\r\nThis past week we have use the glitter glue sticks to color snowmen and then stick snowflakes on top of the glue. The students have loved the glitter glue and many independently were engaging with this material. \r\n\r\nIn the upcoming weeks we will be continuing to explore the new materials through activities encouraging independence in material use such as coloring, opening/closing materials, developing strength and an appropriate grasp. We plan on using the rubbing plates with large egg crayons to encourage increased pressure on the page and a multi-sensory approach to learning letters. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generous gift we have been able to elicit academic skills and target therapy goals through art. We look forward to all that our students will be able to create and learn!","fullyFundedDate":1760534649840,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-and-adapted-art-materials-for-t/9662639/","projectTitle":"Engaging and Adapted Art Materials for Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wulf and Ms. De Los Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9123211_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745846383720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diverselittlelearners"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24100","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":400,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":44,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.4,"schoolId":24100,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Raymond Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Raymond Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/raymond-elementary-school/24100"}