{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Lewis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3225446,"projectId":10528122,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making another beautiful dream come true for our little scholars! Words will never be enough to express my sincerest gratitude for your overwhelming kindness, generosity, and support in fully funding our Hawaiian Dance Cluster Costume Project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your incredible generosity, our little scholars had the wonderful opportunity to dress in their beautiful Hawaiian-inspired costumes and proudly celebrate the joy of music, dance, culture, and togetherness. Seeing their excitement, confidence, and precious smiles was truly a heartwarming experience that I will forever treasure.\r\n\r\nFor many of our children, these costumes were more than just outfits for a performance. They became symbols of belonging, confidence, happiness, and the beautiful reminder that every child deserves an opportunity to shine. Your kindness allowed our little scholars to feel special, included, and proud as they participated in this memorable school celebration.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your generosity even more meaningful is knowing that behind every costume was someone who believed in our children, even without personally knowing them. You believed that their happiness matters, their experiences matter, and their dreams, no matter how small, are worth supporting.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, I have always believed that education is not only about the lessons we teach inside the classroom, but also about the meaningful experiences, beautiful memories, and opportunities we create for our children. Through your generosity, you helped us bring learning beyond books and worksheets and into a joyful celebration of culture, creativity, friendship, and community.\r\n\r\nI sincerely believe that whatever we give to our children today becomes our gift to the community tomorrow and our investment in the future. The kindness you have shared is like a seed planted in their young hearts, one that I hope will continue to grow into compassion, gratitude, and generosity toward others.\r\n\r\nMy heartfelt wish is that you will continue to be advocates for our classroom endeavors and inspire more wonderful people in our community to take part in shaping the lives and futures of our young learners. Every contribution, every thoughtful gesture, and every act of kindness creates ripples of hope that reach far beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our little scholars, for celebrating their uniqueness, and for helping us create memories that no amount of money could ever replace.\r\n\r\nOur Hawaiian Dance Cluster Costume Project may have been fully funded, but the joy, love, and beautiful memories your generosity has created will continue to live in the hearts of our children.\r\n\r\nWith all my heart, MAHALO NUI LOA — thank you very much! \r\n\r\nMay the kindness you have so generously shared with our little scholars return to you and your families in countless beautiful ways.\r\n\r\nWith my deepest gratitude, love, and sincerest appreciation,\r\n\r\nA Forever Grateful Teacher and Her Little Scholars \r\n\"A costume may be worn for a day, a dance may last only a few minutes, but the confidence, joy, and beautiful memories we give our children can remain in their hearts for a lifetime.\"","fullyFundedDate":1792622204492,"projectUrl":"project/hawaiian-costumes-needed-for-my-students/10528122/","projectTitle":"Hawaiian Costumes Needed for My Students' Hawaiian Cluster Showcase!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trecho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3225446_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473629003141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3225446"},{"teacherId":3225446,"projectId":10537231,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible kindness, generosity, and support of our little scholars! Words cannot fully express how grateful I am for the love and thoughtfulness you have shared with our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe joy and excitement on my little scholars' faces as they received their snacks were truly priceless! They were overjoyed and looked forward to enjoying their special treats after our academic activities. These simple moments of happiness reminded me that even the smallest acts of kindness can leave the biggest impressions on a child's heart.\r\n\r\nWhat made your generosity even more meaningful was that it reached beyond the students in my small groups. Because of your thoughtful donations, I was also able to share these wonderful treats with other little scholars during our Fall Festival Parade in the school hallway. Seeing so many happy faces and knowing that your kindness touched even more children made this experience especially heartwarming.\r\n\r\nYour support is more than just a donation. It is an extraordinary gift of love, encouragement, and hope. You have not only provided snacks but also created beautiful moments of joy, belonging, and togetherness for our children.\r\n\r\nI have always believed that whatever we give to our students is a gift we give back to our community and an investment in our future. Every act of generosity, no matter how big or small, helps nurture young hearts, inspire young minds, and remind our children that there are wonderful people who believe in them and their success.\r\n\r\nMy sincerest hope is that you will continue to champion our classroom endeavors and inspire others in our community to become part of this beautiful journey of making a difference in children's lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our little scholars' happiness, their learning journey, and their bright future. Your kindness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated.\r\n\r\nWith my heartfelt gratitude, warmest wishes, and sincerest appreciation,\r\n\r\nA Forever Grateful Teacher and Her Little Scholars ❤️\r\n\r\n\"When we give to our children, we are not simply giving for today. We are planting seeds of kindness, hope, and opportunity that will blossom for generations to come.\"","fullyFundedDate":1792622205572,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-students-learn-better-nutritiou/10537231/","projectTitle":"Healthy Students Learn Better, Nutritious Snacks Fuel Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trecho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3225446_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473629003141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3225446"},{"teacherId":6151207,"projectId":10676775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. These wonderful gifts help my students to express themselves and for some of them it is very hard seeing as though they aren't use to a structured and academic setting at this young age. Your generous donation allows them to feel safe, comfortable and attracted to each center in the classroom. My students and I are forever grateful and will utilize these toys, manipulatives and tools to get the fullest experience of learning so that we can be socially and emotionally prepared for prekindergarten-4 next year.","fullyFundedDate":1792796462218,"projectUrl":"project/treats-for-treasure/10676775/","projectTitle":"Treats for Treasure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6151207_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626601848017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tashisreese"},{"teacherId":1620115,"projectId":10523153,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for these materials. The class was very excited to see the boxes and books and bins and it really drove quite a bit of interest as we opened them up. It also led to some interesting discussions around upcoming units in our new reading curriculum. We put together a display in the back of the room so students can know what is coming. \r\n\r\nThe sensory bins are so popular that other classes have asked about using them for indoor recess (that is what use them for) to encourage interest as well! Thank you all so much for your generosity and I hope you have a great school year!","fullyFundedDate":1789566228402,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-is-best/10523153/","projectTitle":"Hands-On is Best","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. North","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1620115_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464894959746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1620115"},{"teacherId":1620115,"projectId":10149488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. As soon as I unboxed these (and wrote my name in the front cover...books wander away sometimes!) they flew out of our classroom library. I've had students ask me to take these to recess, lunch, and even home. \r\n\r\nWalking in our classroom, especially in the first ten minutes after lunch, is a really great sight for a book lover like me. Students are so ready to read that they grab their book bins independently and settle in for our ELA afternoon by reading for pleasure. These new books are a source of conversation (mostly around who has #5 of Wings of Fire or #32 of Cam Jansen) and I love how eager they are to just keep reading. Thank you again and know that your contribution has made a big difference in this 3rd grade classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773856790649,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it/10149488/","projectTitle":"Extra Extra Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. North","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1620115_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464894959746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1620115"},{"teacherId":3225446,"projectId":10118562,"letterContent":"My sincerest gratitude to all the generous donors who helped make this project and snack drive a success. Because of your kindness, my little scholars are fueled with healthy snacks as we tackle our academic work each day.\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a difference in our classroom and helps create an environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you for partnering with us in this meaningful endeavor.\r\n\r\nI firmly believe that what we do for our students today is a gift to our future, and your generosity helps make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772550440766,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-students-learn-better-nutritiou/10118562/","projectTitle":"Healthy Students Learn Better, Nutritious Snacks Fuel Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trecho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3225446_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473629003141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3225446"},{"teacherId":1248152,"projectId":9902783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my PreK classroom. Our Art and Murals unit would have been a lot less fun without the paint you so generously contributed. Students got to explore mixing primary colors to produce secondary colors, create their own tints and shades of their favorite color, and work collaboratively with other friends to make a mural.\r\n\r\nThe branch blocks and colorful blocks have become staples in our Construction Zone. We even used them in a small group to construct a map of our playground and practice using positional words. Mixing them with our standard wooden blocks has enhanced the creativity of my students and allowed them to create more complex structures. \r\n\r\nOur cash register has quickly become a classroom favorite! Using this, the set of pots and pans, as well as the dress up clothing, we were able to create an ice cream shop during our color unit. Students enjoyed putting on employee and customer dress up clothes, eating ice cream out of colorful bowls, and ringing up the total at the register. Thank you for helping provide such rich play experiences across my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764725889359,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-our-play/9902783/","projectTitle":"Level Up Our Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dockett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1248152_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510798456698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gumby"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24122","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":518,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":41,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":38.9,"schoolId":24122,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John Lewis Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John Lewis Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/west-elementary-school/24122"}