{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barnard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":64.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5904139,"projectId":9909552,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations students have had access to snacks during lunch, at the end of the school day or any other time needed/wanted. When we first received the snacks students were extremely ecstatic to received them. They asked questions about who and where they came from. \r\n\r\nConsidering how long students are in school they need snacks, treats and regular access to water helps keep them focused in class. Next steps are for students to begin working on a class project to build a bench. Through the snack donations students are more energized and motivated to learn as we are preparing to create a tree model using materials from students' homes. Thank you again for your contributions and dedication to students and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1763996410073,"projectUrl":"project/pk-snacks/9909552/","projectTitle":"PK Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5904139_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537805602782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bpk"},{"teacherId":5015302,"projectId":9479616,"letterContent":"Wow! Let me first start by thanking each one of you for your donations that helped to make this project a reality. Although I ended up buying a good amount of supplies to stock the beginning of the year, the materials you donated have already started to be put to use during whole group and small group math time! Kids have been able to take home extra materials needed for them to help complete their work! I feel confident that I will be able to supply my students with supplies for the rest of the year with your kind donations! Thanks again for all you do!","fullyFundedDate":1759268878876,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-restock/9479616/","projectTitle":"Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brofft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eric-brofft"},{"teacherId":2967542,"projectId":9676801,"letterContent":"The smallest tools can make the biggest difference in a child's learning journey, and thanks to your generosity, my students are experiencing that firsthand.\r\n\r\nWhen the fidgets arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students eagerly explored the different textures and movements, and I watched as those who often struggle to stay seated found calm focus. One student whispered, \"This helps me think better,\" while continuing to participate in our discussion. These simple tools have given my students an outlet to meet their sensory needs while staying engaged with the lesson.\r\n\r\nEqually powerful has been the addition of culturally responsive texts. During our read-alouds, students lit up when they saw characters and families that reflected their own experiences. One child proudly pointed out, \"She looks like me!\"—a moment that underscored how vital representation is in building confidence and awareness of diversity. These texts are helping my students develop cross-cultural competency, preparing them to navigate an increasingly diverse world with empathy and understanding.\r\n\r\nWe are currently working on a project about mammals, and the new resources have made this unit even richer. Students are using fidgets during research time to stay focused, and they are connecting what they learn about animal diversity to the diverse human stories in our texts. For example, while studying how different mammals adapt to their environments, students drew parallels to how people from different cultures adapt and thrive in varied settings.\r\n\r\nThe next step in our project is creating \"Mammal Fact Books,\" where each student will choose a mammal to research and present. They'll use the texts as models for how to tell stories that honor diversity, and the fidgets will continue to support their focus as they write and illustrate their books.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students tools that are small in size but enormous in impact. Thank you for giving them the chance to learn, grow, and see themselves in their classroom journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760534658388,"projectUrl":"project/from-fidgets-to-futures/9676801/","projectTitle":"From Fidgets to Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mukira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2967542"},{"teacherId":4405890,"projectId":9464777,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to help support my classroom. These materials will help ensure that all students will be able to have a safe and fun environment to increase learning.\r\n\r\n\"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.\" Mother Teresa.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for supporting my classroom and helping the students receive this gift that will keep on giving.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support, it is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1760534650385,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-on-snacks/9464777/","projectTitle":"Snacks On Snacks.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4405890_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695811719453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-swinson"},{"teacherId":4405890,"projectId":9464661,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to help support my classroom. These materials will help ensure that all students will be able to have a safe and fun environment to increase learning.\r\n\r\n\"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.\" Mother Teresa.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for supporting my classroom and helping the students receive this gift that will keep on giving.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support, it is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1760447435095,"projectUrl":"project/yay-centers/9464661/","projectTitle":"Yay Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4405890_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695811719453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-swinson"},{"teacherId":4405890,"projectId":9464517,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to help support my classroom. These materials will help ensure that all students will be able to have a safe and fun environment to increase learning.\r\n\r\n\"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.\" Mother Teresa.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for supporting my classroom and helping the students receive this gift that will keep on giving.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support, it is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1760447434169,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-for-me-and-my-students/9464517/","projectTitle":"TPT for Me and My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4405890_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695811719453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-swinson"},{"teacherId":5890127,"projectId":9098101,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our preschoolers are now able to enjoy the healthy, energizing snacks they need to thrive each day. Before this project was funded, many of our young learners came to school without access to nutritious snacks—something that made a real difference in their ability to focus, participate, and feel their best. Because of limited resources, we often struggled to meet this need consistently.\r\n\r\nYour support has changed that.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to stock our classroom with a variety of nourishing, kid-friendly snack options. These snacks have already made a visible impact: children who once grew tired or distracted are now able to stay engaged during lessons, participate enthusiastically in activities, and move confidently through their day with the fuel their growing bodies and minds require.\r\n\r\nThe difference goes beyond nutrition. Your contribution sends a message to our students that they are cared for, supported, and worthy of every opportunity to succeed. For many of our families facing financial challenges, this project has brought comfort and relief, knowing that their children are receiving what they need during the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, every child, regardless of background or circumstance, now has access to the healthy foundation necessary for meaningful learning, joyful play, and steady growth. You have helped us create a classroom environment where all children can show up ready to learn and shine.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us provide the essentials that make such a big difference in their early learning experiences. Your generosity has a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1739556017448,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-snack-a-lot-of-learning/9098101/","projectTitle":"A Little Snack, a Lot of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5890127_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537391308111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shepherd113"},{"teacherId":6815895,"projectId":9515565,"letterContent":"When our athletes first saw the new soccer equipment their eyes lit up. Several of them immediately volunteered to be \"wagon drivers,\" proudly loading it up with all of ur equipment. The portable bench quickly became a favorite spot where players would sit together, encouraging and cheering for their teammates. It has created a true sense of professional team spirit. Right away, we used the new agility ladders in a warmup rotation. The students were laughing and pushing themselves to go faster, all while building balance, speed, and footwork. One of our players said, \"We look like a real team now!\" and that comment alone showed the impact these materials had on their confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building structured practice plans that rotate through skill-development stations which includes dribbling, passing, speed training, and shooting using the new agility ladders and cones. This equipment is helping us focus on teamwork, technique, and joy in the game, rather than worrying about whether we have enough tools to support everyone. Thank you again for helping us give our young athletes not only equipment but also a stronger sense of professionalism, pride, and belonging. You have truly made a difference in their athletic experience and in their hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1761412888192,"projectUrl":"project/gearing-up-for-soccer-play/9515565/","projectTitle":"Gearing Up for Soccer Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Shay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6815895_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628671449684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscoachshay12"},{"teacherId":8116190,"projectId":9210710,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards our classroom project. There are no words to express how grateful and excited we were to have our project funded. Your donation has made all the difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe materials from this project have been beneficial in so many ways. The folders, pencil pouches, dry erase markers, and sheet protectors have helped keep our Kinder Bears organized. Your generosity has allowed each student to have their own individual materials. Each student was able to receive a folder to transport homework and other important information from school to home daily/ weekly, as well as a dry erase marker for daily literacy and math use. The pencil pouches and sheet protectors have helped our students keep track of their materials. This has been convenient as saves time on preparation and distribution, while creating more time for learning. \r\n\r\nThe clipboards have allowed students the flexibility to complete assignments where they feel the most comfortable in the classroom. The timers have helped to keep students on track as they learn to pace themselves while completing assignments in a timely manner. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. You are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1753378815872,"projectUrl":"project/supply-us-with-supplies/9210710/","projectTitle":"Supply Us With Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shanice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missshaniceb"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":9645792,"letterContent":"Our class has been loving the new supplies! \r\n\r\nThe cleaning items have already made such a difference in keeping our room fresh and ready for learning each day. And the school materials like markers and glue sticks have been a huge hit. The kids jumped right into using them during our art projects. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all the boxes delivered to our classroom, their reactions were priceless. They were especially excited about the brand-new markers. It really made them feel like they had something special to create with, and they've been putting everything to good use every day since.\r\n\r\nThese materials will continue helping us with our ongoing projects and upcoming lessons. Having these supplies gives our students the freedom to be creative without worrying about running out. We're so grateful for your support, it truly makes a daily difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756339461467,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-preschool-classroom/9645792/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our Preschool Classroom","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":2967542,"projectId":9580310,"letterContent":"Providing students in 1dt-2nd grade with fidgets, a comfy seat, and sturdy card stock materials created a more supportive and engaging learning environment. Fidgets and flexible seating helps students regulate their bodies and maintain focus during instruction, especially during literacy tasks that require sustained attention. The comfy seat offered a designated, calming space for students who benefited from sensory support, while the high quality cardstock ensured that frequently used learning materials such as phonics cards and game pieces remain durable and accessible for repeated practice. \r\n\r\nThese supports were especially valuable during the blending game Oh Rats!, which assesses students' decoding of initial consonant blends the game requires students to manipulate and read blend and rhyme combinations and the sturdy cardstock kept the pieces intact and easy to handle for young learners. Focus from fidgets and comfortable seating, students were better able to attend to the phonics tasks, apply their decoding skills, and demonstrate mastery of initial blends in an engaging, low stakes format. Together, these tools strengthened both the learning environment and the quality of the students phonics practice.","fullyFundedDate":1755700294214,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-write-to-learning-help-sto/9580310/","projectTitle":"Let's Get \"Write\" to Learning!--Help Stock Our Classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mukira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2967542"},{"teacherId":3313058,"projectId":9317737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and funding our fun bags for our kiddos heading to Kindergarten. The bags we created were full of fun things for the kids to learn and explore with during their time away from school. Your generous donation helped us to give the kids a wonderful surprise heading into Summer Break. Bubble wands, playdough,letter practice workbooks and books to read, were just the things we needed to keep the kids excited and engaged about learning. Thank you for thinking of us and helping teachers like me keep learning fun and exciting for kids.","fullyFundedDate":1746787141969,"projectUrl":"project/heading-to-kindergarten-hooray/9317737/","projectTitle":"Heading to Kindergarten, Hooray!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3313058_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538703685391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-allen114"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":35.5,"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"}