{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barnard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":64.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6949116,"projectId":10051710,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students were incredibly excited when they first saw the new headphones and laptop partitions arrive in our classroom. Many immediately said the classroom looked \"like a big kids' school,\" and they were eager to begin using the materials during independent work and technology time. Since receiving these resources, students have been using the headphones during digital learning programs, listening centers, phonics practice, and assessments, which has helped them stay focused and fully engaged without distractions. The laptop partitions have also made a tremendous difference by creating calm, structured workspaces where students can better concentrate on reading, writing, and math tasks. These tools have helped students feel more independent and confident while also supporting self-regulation and productive learning habits in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I have been able to create a more organized and supportive learning environment that truly meets the developmental needs of young learners. My students are currently working on strengthening foundational literacy and math skills while learning how to persevere through challenging tasks independently. These resources are helping students practice important life skills such as focus, responsibility, and problem-solving while building confidence in themselves as learners. Our next steps include continuing to use the headphones and partitions during small group rotations, independent centers, and digital learning activities to help students maintain stamina and independence throughout longer learning tasks. Thank you for supporting my super scholars and helping create a classroom environment where students feel successful, valued, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1770215787966,"projectUrl":"project/focus-tools-for-little-learners/10051710/","projectTitle":"Focus Tools for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fredericks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6949116_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629296378417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fredericks-k2"},{"teacherId":5912462,"projectId":9876638,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for fully funding our project, \"Going for Gold! Ready... Set... Read!\" Your incredible generosity has brought a wave of Olympic-sized excitement to our library and school community. The reading-themed medals, ribbons, and trophies you funded have completely transformed our annual reading challenge, turning literacy into the ultimate competitive sport for our students from preschool all the way through fifth grade. Seeing their faces light up at the sight of real, shiny rewards has made them more eager than ever to dive into books and celebrate their achievements.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students have pushed themselves to reach new heights, frequently choosing to replace screen time at home with extra chapters of reading. The competitive spirit has even taken over the school day, with classrooms dynamically battling to see who can read the most during indoor recess. It has been absolutely beautiful to watch our older and younger students alike rally together, building a community of readers who encourage each other to try their best, explore unfamiliar genres, and proudly recommend their favorite titles to their classmates.\r\n\r\nThis challenge has done so much more than increase our reading minutes; it has fostered a deep, collaborative love for literature across our entire campus. By providing these tangible symbols of hard work and success, you have shown our students that their dedication to learning is worth celebrating. Thank you for investing in our library, inspiring our young readers to go for the gold, and helping them discover that the real prize is the lifelong joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1772114650868,"projectUrl":"project/going-for-gold-ready-set-read/9876638/","projectTitle":"Going for Gold! Ready... Set... Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5912462_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541018935872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-madera"},{"teacherId":6949116,"projectId":9965825,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten scholars were beyond excited when they first saw the new resources arrive in our classroom! The smiles, cheers, and excitement on their faces made it clear just how meaningful these incentives and sensory tools are to them. Since receiving these materials, we have been using the fidgets, sensory toys, and prize box incentives daily to celebrate positive behavior, encourage active participation, and recognize students for their hard work and perseverance. The resources have already helped create a more joyful and supportive classroom environment where students feel motivated to do their best. Many of our little learners especially enjoy earning opportunities to choose from the prize box, and the sensory items have also become valuable tools to help students regulate emotions, stay focused, and practice important social-emotional skills throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made a tremendous impact on both student engagement and classroom culture. Kindergarten is such a critical year because it builds the foundation for future academic success and lifelong learning habits. Through the use of these incentives and SEL tools, students are learning the importance of teamwork, self-control, responsibility, and perseverance while developing confidence in themselves as learners. The variety of rewards has also allowed us to move beyond traditional treats and provide meaningful, hands-on items that support students emotionally and academically.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, our next steps include using these resources to support classroom goals tied to positive behavior systems, collaborative learning activities, and social-emotional development lessons. Students are currently working on strengthening problem-solving skills, learning how to work cooperatively with peers, and building independence during academic centers and small group instruction. These materials will continue to encourage our scholars to stay engaged, make positive choices, and remain excited about learning each day. Thank you for helping us create a classroom environment where our youngest learners feel celebrated, supported, and inspired to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769180635866,"projectUrl":"project/eyes-on-the-prize/9965825/","projectTitle":"Eyes on the Prize!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fredericks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6949116_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629296378417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fredericks-k2"},{"teacherId":10414716,"projectId":10047596,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your donations have truly made a difference in my students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe technology in our classroom helps bring learning to life. With devices charged and ready to use, my students are able to engage in interactive lessons, educational videos, and hands-on digital activities that support early literacy, math, and social-emotional learning. It allows me to meet students at different learning levels and keep them actively involved.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is how interactive and fun learning becomes. They love being able to see, hear, and participate—whether it's singing along to learning songs, practicing letters, or exploring new concepts through visuals and movement.\r\n\r\nI've noticed that some of my quieter students have really opened up while using technology. They become more confident participating in activities and are excited to share what they've learned. For many of them, it gives them another way to express themselves and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my classroom is more interactive, inclusive, and full of joy. Thank you for helping my students grow, explore, and build confidence every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770215786717,"projectUrl":"project/helping-pre-k-learning-last-all-year/10047596/","projectTitle":"Helping Pre-K Learning Last All Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10414716_orig.jpg?crop=899,899,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770165523250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414716"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":10030829,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing new chairs for our classroom! The students are so excited to see their new comfortable and matching chairs!\r\n\r\nWe're excited to use these chairs all day long during lessons, table work, snack time, and group activities. Having sturdy and comfortable seating helps students stay focused and ready to learn. The uniform chairs also create a calm and organized environment that feels welcoming and safe.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning together, these chairs will support better posture, attention, and classroom routines. Your generosity has truly improved our students' daily experience and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774963887374,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-comfortable-seating-f/10030829/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Comfortable Seating for Our Pre-K Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10220554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756004905227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-solomonk"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":10002258,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us add new materials to our classroom centers! The students were thrilled to explore the dramatic play, construction, and discovery items as soon as they arrived. They immediately began building, pretending, and asking questions. It has been wonderful to watch their creativity and teamwork grow during center time.\r\n\r\nThese materials are used every day as students rotate through centers, learning through hands-on play. They are practicing social skills, problem-solving, language development, and critical thinking without even realizing it. Our next steps include connecting these centers to our classroom themes so students can explore learning in even deeper ways. Your support has made our classroom more engaging, interactive, and exciting for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1774963886447,"projectUrl":"project/from-play-to-learning-supporting-all-cl/10002258/","projectTitle":"From Play to Learning: Supporting All Classroom Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10220554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756004905227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-solomonk"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":10101545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to send learning materials home with students for the summer. The students were so excited to see the books, ten frames, chalk, and other fun supplies they get to keep. We packed the items together and talked about how they can use them to practice counting, reading, and drawing all summer long. They loved knowing these were \"just for them.\"\r\n\r\nThese materials will help students continue learning in a fun, relaxed way at home. We are encouraging families to use the items for short daily practice so students return to school confident and ready to learn. Your generosity is helping prevent the summer slide and keeping learning going beyond our classroom walls. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1774963842859,"projectUrl":"project/sun-fun-and-learning-for-everyone/10101545/","projectTitle":"Sun, Fun, and Learning for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10220554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756004905227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-solomonk"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":10034983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library center project! Because of your generosity, our reading area has become one of the coziest and most loved spots in the classroom. The new books and couch have completely transformed the space into a place where students truly want to sit, relax, and explore stories. One of my favorite moments was seeing a small group of students climb onto the couch together, flip through books, and \"read\" to one another using the pictures. It was such a sweet example of early literacy and a love for reading in action.\r\n\r\nAs we continue working on letter recognition, storytelling, and building vocabulary, this space will play a big role in our learning. Students are becoming more confident with books each day, and we are using the library center for read-alouds, partner reading, and quiet independent time. Your support has helped create a space that encourages a lifelong love of reading, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1774963885796,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-big-stories-building-our/10034983/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners & Big Stories: Building Our Pre-K Library Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10220554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756004905227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-solomonk"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":10022067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our cleaning supplies project! These materials have become part of our daily routine in our busy Pre-K 3 classroom. We use them constantly to wipe tables after art and sensory play, clean hands before snack, and keep our centers sanitized throughout the day. One sweet moment was watching my students proudly help clean up after a messy painting activity. They were excited to use the wipes and sprays and kept saying, \"We're helping our classroom!\" It turned into a little lesson on responsibility and taking care of our space together.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the students were surprisingly excited. At this age, they love being helpers, and having real tools they can safely use made them feel important. They quickly learned when and how we use each item, and it has helped our classroom run more smoothly while keeping everyone healthy.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next lessons with more hands-on projects, sensory bins, and art activities, these supplies will continue to be essential. Knowing we can easily clean and reset our space allows us to say \"yes\" to more messy, meaningful learning experiences. We are so grateful for your support in helping us keep our classroom clean, safe, and ready for learning every day!","fullyFundedDate":1774963755832,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-clean-in-pre-k/10022067/","projectTitle":"Keeping Clean in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10220554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756004905227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-solomonk"},{"teacherId":10407420,"projectId":10030662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations to our classroom project.The dry erase markers and the reusable write and wipe pocket were the highlight of the week for all kids because they recognized that each child had his or her own reusable pocket with plenty of new markers.Students were so very excited ; even more excited when they saw the delicious snacks that we received.\r\n Most of these students are from low income families and any donations are greatly appreciated.I have witnessed parents expressing their gratitude for the snacks their children received, especially in the afternoon before dismissal.This snack obviously held their child over until dinner time.So thank you again to all donors who participated.","fullyFundedDate":1769180634782,"projectUrl":"project/support-my-pre-k-classroom-with-learning/10030662/","projectTitle":"Support My Pre K Classroom With Learning and Nutritional Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Broome","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10407420"},{"teacherId":8173150,"projectId":9590303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our student learning community. I work with students who have language delays, are learning English, and receive special education services, and your generosity has had a direct and meaningful impact on their daily learning experience. The snacks you provided ensured that students who may come to school hungry had the nourishment they needed to stay focused, regulated, and ready to engage.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students were better able to participate in lessons, collaborate with peers, and persist through challenging tasks. Learning, especially for students developing language and academic skills simultaneously, can be both complex and demanding. Your contribution helped create the conditions for productive struggle, where students felt supported enough to take risks, make mistakes, and grow.\r\nThis project truly made a difference in helping our students build stamina, confidence, and resilience. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness, generosity, and commitment to supporting our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1767234192091,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-caterpillars-healthy-boost/9590303/","projectTitle":"Hungry Caterpillars (Healthy Boost)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173150_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637806085659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/w-robinson"},{"teacherId":2446485,"projectId":9950457,"letterContent":"his project has made a meaningful difference in my pre-kindergarten ESL classroom by giving my students the strong visual and audio support they need to learn English with confidence. My students are learning a new language for the first time, and having clear pictures, interactive lessons, and engaging story videos has helped them better understand new vocabulary, routines, and concepts. I have seen students become more willing to participate, answer questions, and express their ideas because the lessons are now easier for them to follow and understand.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I can create and deliver lessons that truly meet my students where they are developmentally and linguistically. The touchscreen laptop allows me to model language interactively, while the printer helps me provide consistent visual supports like vocabulary cards and picture-based activities that students can use every day. The mobile workstation gives me the flexibility to move around the classroom and support both whole-group and small-group instruction, making learning more personalized and effective.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for this project because it has helped me create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment where all of my students can succeed. My students are building vocabulary, strengthening their listening skills, and developing early literacy in a way that feels accessible and exciting. This support is helping them build a strong foundation in English that will continue to grow throughout their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1774963887851,"projectUrl":"project/touchscreen-technology-to-support-pre-k/9950457/","projectTitle":"Touchscreen Technology to Support Pre-K ESL Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. West","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2446485_orig.jpg?crop=668,668,x180,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665527311928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2446485"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24045","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":591,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":41,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":35.8,"schoolId":24045,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barnard Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barnard Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/barnard-elementary-school/24045"}