{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Templeton Elementary School @ Kenmoor","outOfStateSupporters":58.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":9966787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Wrapped in Warmth: Hoodies for Students in Need! Your generosity will provide students with warm, comfortable hoodies so they can attend school feeling safe, confident, and ready to learn. Many of our students face poverty, housing instability, and food insecurity, and these hoodies will meet an immediate and essential need—helping students stay warm and focused throughout the school day.\r\nStudents respond with gratitude and relief when they receive their hoodies. For many, this will be more than just clothing—it will be a source of comfort and dignity. Wearing a warm hoodie will help students feel included, supported, and prepared to fully participate in classroom learning without the distraction of being cold or uncomfortable.\r\nMoving forward, these hoodies will continue to support students' well-being and sense of belonging at school, especially during colder months. Because of your kindness, students will know they are cared for by a community that believes in their success. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1766545693167,"projectUrl":"project/wrapped-in-warmth-hoodies-for-students/9966787/","projectTitle":"Wrapped in Warmth: Hoodies for Students in Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":9966746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Care Kits, Clean Hands, and Snacks for Students in Need!!! Your generosity will make an immediate and meaningful difference in the lives of our students. The care kits, hygiene supplies, and snacks will be used daily in the school counseling office to support students who come to school facing food insecurity, stress, and unmet basic needs. When students receive a snack or essential item, they will be better able to calm their bodies, refocus, and return to class ready to learn.\r\nStudents respond with gratitude and relief when they see the supplies. Many quietly express thanks, while others smile knowing that someone cared enough to help them feel comfortable and supported at school. These simple items help students feel safe, valued, and more confident throughout their school day—especially those who arrive hungry or anxious.\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support students during individual counseling sessions, small groups, and lunch bunch activities focused on social-emotional learning and overall well-being. Because of you, our students will know they are supported not only by their school, but by a caring community that believes in them. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1767230433576,"projectUrl":"project/care-kits-clean-hands-and-snacks-for-s/9966746/","projectTitle":"Care Kits, Clean Hands, and Snacks for Students in Need!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":9942648,"letterContent":"This project will directly support students facing poverty, trauma, and food insecurity by providing essential items and counseling resources so they can focus on learning. By meeting students' basic needs and offering social-emotional supports, children will feel safe, valued, and cared for during the school day. These resources will have an immediate and lasting impact on students' well-being, confidence, and ability to engage successfully in school. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity .","fullyFundedDate":1766067655675,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success-fueling-hearts-goa/9942648/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success: Fueling Hearts & Goals!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":9179962,"projectId":9489784,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for rewarding me and my students with our new whiteboard. We have been able to use it in many different ways. We get a chance to collaborate together with spelling challenges, word building activities, phonics games, and building sentences.\r\n The students also enjoy using magnetic letters in order to build words and sentences. We even put lights around the board to make it a fun focal point of the classroom. This whiteboard has been such a great instructional tool and has made it much easier to provide small group instruction. It has wheels so it's easy to move around the classroom as well.\r\n\r\n I look forward to teaching so many more students with this amazing tool, and we can't thank you enough for your generosity. Thank you so much for helping us meet our goal!","fullyFundedDate":1758202982197,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-learning-a-whiteboard-for/9489784/","projectTitle":"\"Rolling Into Learning: A Whiteboard for Small Group Success\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gainey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9179962_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691897182482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9179962"},{"teacherId":8945771,"projectId":9447404,"letterContent":"Our Pet Experience Project came to life because of your generous support, and it has made a tremendous impact on my first graders. Thanks to you, my students were able to learn about responsibility, empathy, and animal care in a hands-on, meaningful way. Having real materials and resources brought excitement and curiosity into our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nStudents who are often quiet found a new sense of confidence when sharing observations, while others showed incredible teamwork as they cared for our class pet area. Your donation didn't just provide supplies—it created joyful learning moments, strengthened social-emotional skills, and sparked a love for science and living things.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students experienced something they will remember for years. Thank you for investing in their growth, their joy, and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1758202777352,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-students-a-classroom-pet-ex/9447404/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Students A Classroom Pet Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8945771"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":9839189,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our students now have the opportunity to explore, create, and connect in meaningful ways! The materials you helped provide are already inspiring curiosity, teamwork, and confidence in our diverse group of young learners.\r\nYour support means so much to our school community — especially for our students who face daily challenges but come to school eager to learn and grow. With your help, we're building not only skills, but also a stronger sense of belonging and bravery in every child.\r\nFrom all of us at Templeton Elementary, thank you for believing in our students and the power of learning together!","fullyFundedDate":1761593484437,"projectUrl":"project/building-bravery-and-belonging-explorin/9839189/","projectTitle":"Building Bravery and Belonging: Exploring Our World Together!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":3007602,"projectId":9543278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your contribution provided binders, dividers, plastic sleeves, cardstock, and ink—resources that have allowed each student to create their own personalized binder for organizing work samples, artifacts, and current data.\r\n\r\nThese binders have become an important part of our classroom routine. Students take great pride in maintaining their binders and tracking their progress throughout the year. Having their work organized in one place helps them reflect on their growth, set goals, and celebrate their achievements. It also provides a meaningful way for them to share their learning with families and teachers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made this possible. With these materials, students are building organizational skills, ownership of their learning, and pride in their accomplishments. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1755754030442,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-proud-portfolios-for-stud/9543278/","projectTitle":"Organized and Proud: Portfolios for Student Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3007602_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539564472521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-t-mitchell"},{"teacherId":3007602,"projectId":9219520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation provided essential supplies like markers, storage bags, colored paper, laminating sheets, sheet protectors, and other everyday materials that help keep our classroom running smoothly.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the year, these supplies made it possible for my students to engage in creative \"get to know you\" activities as we built our classroom community. Students used the markers, colored paper, and laminating sheets to design personal name tags, create \"All About Me\" posters, and share their interests in fun, interactive ways. These activities helped them feel comfortable, connected, and excited about being part of our classroom family.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies readily available allows my students to work freely, complete tasks independently, and express their creativity without limits. The colorful materials and organized resources have helped boost engagement and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nYour contribution truly makes a difference each day. You've helped create a space where students can focus on learning, think creatively, and take pride in their work. Thank you for investing in their success and for believing in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1746570694025,"projectUrl":"project/spring-refresh-help-restock-our-classro/9219520/","projectTitle":"Spring Refresh: Help Restock Our Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3007602_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539564472521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-t-mitchell"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":9839107,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my students now have access to powerful stories that celebrate courage, justice, and hope. These books have quickly become favorites during small group counseling, classroom lessons, and quiet reading moments. Students are discovering role models who look like them and learning that kindness, fairness, and perseverance can change the world.\r\nIn our Title I school, many of my students come from diverse backgrounds and face daily challenges — but these stories will spark meaningful conversations and a new sense of confidence and pride. \r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping me create a space where every child can see their potential and feel empowered to lead with heart.","fullyFundedDate":1761195542810,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-who-inspire-courage-justice-a/9839107/","projectTitle":"Leaders Who Inspire: Courage, Justice, and Hope for Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":8517253,"projectId":9103736,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our learning space. The project \"Celebrating Excellence: Enriching Our Classroom Environment for Black History Month\" had a powerful, dual impact on students by providing both mirrors and windows. \r\n\r\nFor Black students, high-quality, visible representations of Black achievement and history served as a crucial mirror, validating their heritage, fostering a deep sense of belonging and pride, and presenting positive role models that boost self-esteem and academic engagement. For all students, the project acted as a window, offering a richer, more nuanced view of history that cultivates cultural sensitivity, empathy, and critical thinking about social justice. \r\n\r\nUltimately, by proudly showcasing diverse contributions, the resources transformed our learning space into a more intentionally inclusive space, preparing every student to be a respectful and informed global citizen.","fullyFundedDate":1746699670899,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-excellence-enriching-our-cl/9103736/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Excellence: Enriching Our Classroom Environment for Black History Month","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S M Abraham-Middleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8517253_orig.jpg?crop=1784,1784,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725035725215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8517253"},{"teacherId":2602236,"projectId":8693159,"letterContent":"This year, our new resources were used to enhance our outdoor gardening area. Pre-K students explored the plant life cycle by planting seeds and caring for them as they grew, while our 5th graders connected the experience to the concept of \"farm to table.\" One of the highlights was when students noticed the first sprouts breaking through the soil—they were so excited to see their patience and care pay off.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled to explore the new gardening tools and materials. For many of them, it was their first time planting seeds and watching them grow. They eagerly took on responsibilities such as watering, weeding, and observing the changes each week. Their excitement was contagious, and it quickly became one of their favorite activities.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will be to expand the gardening project by introducing more herbs and flowers, and encouraging students to think about how gardening connects to healthy living and sustainability. Pre-K students will continue exploring growth and change, while 5th graders will deepen their understanding of where food comes from and how it reaches their tables. We are excited to build on this foundation and make gardening a meaningful, hands-on learning tradition at our school.","fullyFundedDate":1724599671333,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-hearts-a-garden-for-our/8693159/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds & Hearts: A Garden for Our Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2602236"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":9724505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project, Equity in Action: Fidget Tools for Social-Emotional Growth! Your generosity will give my students the tools they need to stay calm, focused, and ready to learn.\r\nMany of my students face big challenges each day, and these fidget tools will help them manage their emotions in healthy ways. By providing them with simple supports, you are helping create a more equitable classroom where every child can thrive.\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting difference, and I am truly grateful for your belief in my students and in the power of social-emotional learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758800852090,"projectUrl":"project/equity-in-action-fidget-tools-for-socia/9724505/","projectTitle":"Equity in Action: Fidget Tools for Social-Emotional Growth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64973","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":646,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.8,"schoolId":64973,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Templeton Elementary School @ Kenmoor on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Templeton Elementary School @ Kenmoor","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/templeton-elementary-school/64973"}