{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Langley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1554420,"projectId":10487116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating our new book totes to our Kindergarten classroom!\r\n\r\nThese totes will make such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Our students will use them to organize, carry, and care for the books they are reading each day. Having their own organized book materials will help our young readers build independence, responsibility, and a love of reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is giving our Kindergarten students the tools they need to become confident, excited readers. Something as simple as a book tote can make reading feel special and help our students see themselves as real readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where every child has access to engaging books and the materials they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1790808506956,"projectUrl":"project/book-bags/10487116/","projectTitle":"Book Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1554420_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534025806295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/veronicahopkins"},{"teacherId":2780182,"projectId":10180010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding iPads for my classroom! Your generosity is giving my students daily access to meaningful practice in reading, math, coding, and STEM. Instead of waiting for a teacher or sharing limited technology, students can work independently on targeted skills, practice challenging concepts multiple times, and receive immediate feedback. The iPads also make learning more engaging for my students and give them opportunities to build problem-solving, perseverance, and technology skills that extend beyond a single lesson.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these iPads have made it possible for me to collect much more meaningful information about my students as readers. Students can record themselves reading aloud, and I can listen to those recordings later to analyze their accuracy, fluency, phrasing, and specific reading errors. This allows me to identify patterns that I might not catch during a busy small-group lesson and use that information to plan targeted phonics and fluency instruction. In math, students can use digital practice to strengthen number sense and computation skills while I work directly with another group. Your donation isn't simply putting technology in our classroom—it is giving my students more opportunities to practice, more independence as learners, and giving me better information to provide instruction that meets their individual needs. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1776017323412,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-impact/10180010/","projectTitle":"iPads for Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vigo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2780182_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x77,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758545910834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monicavigo"},{"teacherId":1583377,"projectId":10225550,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for supporting our Caring Campers the snacks that were donsted allowed me to give my students a snack to carry them through the morning until lunch is served. We all feel that sluggish mid-morning feeling. The snacks that were provided helped my students stay focused and encouraged them to work through difficult tasks. \r\n Students don't always Iike what is served for breakfast and lunch can seem so far away when you are hungry. Giving my students an opportunity to have a mid mo8 snack just before we dive into our small group instruction keeps them focused and thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1778024010815,"projectUrl":"project/mid-day-boost/10225550/","projectTitle":"Mid Day Boost","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Better","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1583377_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502478182118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caringcampers"},{"teacherId":1583377,"projectId":9984124,"letterContent":"These resources where a bug hit. Our prek students often have difficulty using words to express their emotions. This often leads to meltdowns. These materials have been placed in our calming area and other areas such as our sensory area. They have helped our students to calm when they have big feelings. Whether they go to the calming corner and use our weighted materials or go to the sensory area to just jump on the floor towels to release extra energy; the materials have help to eliminate down time and helps our students calm and refocus.","fullyFundedDate":1774963732171,"projectUrl":"project/emotionally-safe/9984124/","projectTitle":"Emotionally Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Better","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1583377_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502478182118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caringcampers"},{"teacherId":10090426,"projectId":10261573,"letterContent":"Technology has become an important part of our students' daily learning experience. We use technology consistently, not only to provide access to test-preparation materials, but also to help close learning gaps and give students additional practice with the skills and concepts we are working on in the classroom. Having a device available for every student allows all students to participate, access resources, and spend meaningful time strengthening their skills at their own pace. This consistent access helps us provide additional support while also giving students opportunities to reinforce and apply what they are learning.\r\n\r\nOur students also use technology to explore a variety of literature and resources that support our English Language Arts instruction. Having access to iPads is especially exciting for our students because they are easier to manage and navigate than the laptops provided by the school. Students appreciate the iPads' ease of use, colorful and engaging interface, and overall user-friendly design. Most importantly, they are excited to have a tool that makes learning more accessible, interactive, and enjoyable. Your support in providing this technology gives our students another meaningful way to practice, explore, and grow as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778781502726,"projectUrl":"project/equity-through-technology/10261573/","projectTitle":"Equity through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10090426"},{"teacherId":9899273,"projectId":10292168,"letterContent":"We are loving our new resources! We are using the draw and write journals to practice our writing with our youngest learners in school. The trace and write boards are perfect for our center rotations. We are able to practice with our handwriting and our letters. The letter recognition center is another way we practice our letters! My students are absolutely loving the expansion pack of the magnet tiles. They have been building roads with them. I'm hoping this year, we can use the tempera paint sticks to be a little more mess-free than paint. Thanks for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1780685323868,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-out-strong/10292168/","projectTitle":"Finishing Out Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9899273_orig.png?crop=429,429,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745532246759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9899273"},{"teacherId":1554420,"projectId":10189832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have comfortable new chairs and cozy pillows that have transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the new materials. Their faces lit up with excitement, and they couldn't wait to choose a spot to sit and read. The chairs and pillows immediately made our classroom feel more welcoming, comfortable, and special.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources every day during independent reading, partner reading, and small-group instruction. One of our favorite moments has been watching students curl up with a good book on their pillows and stay engaged in reading for longer periods of time. Having flexible and comfortable seating has helped students focus, collaborate, and develop a love of learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next lessons and projects, students will continue using these materials to build their reading stamina, participate in literacy centers, and work together during classroom discussions. These resources are helping us create a positive learning community where every child feels comfortable, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our kindergarten students. Your kindness and generosity have created a space where our young learners can grow, explore, and thrive every day!","fullyFundedDate":1780685324768,"projectUrl":"project/chairs-and-pillows-for-learning/10189832/","projectTitle":"Chairs and Pillows for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1554420_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534025806295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/veronicahopkins"},{"teacherId":5787564,"projectId":10126621,"letterContent":",\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our Pre-K 3 classroom! Your generosity has brought so much excitement and joy to our students through the bug costumes and games you provided.\r\n\r\nAs part of our insect and nature studies, students have been using the bug costumes during dramatic play, allowing them to pretend to be butterflies, ladybugs, bees, and other insects. One of our favorite classroom moments was watching the children act out the life cycle of a butterfly. They eagerly took turns wearing the costumes, flapping their wings, crawling like caterpillars, and sharing what they had learned about insects with their classmates. The bug-themed games have also helped students practice important early learning skills such as counting, matching, taking turns, and following directions while having fun.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were absolutely delighted! Their eyes lit up as they explored the costumes and games. They immediately wanted to try everything and spent the day talking about their favorite bugs. The excitement these materials generated helped spark curiosity and encouraged meaningful conversations about the world around them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning, the bug costumes and games will remain an important part of our classroom. Students will use them during science investigations, literacy activities, and imaginative play experiences. We are looking forward to exploring more about insects, habitats, and the role bugs play in nature while continuing to build language, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for our youngest learners. Your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' growth.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1778781502501,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-wishlist/10126621/","projectTitle":"Pre-k Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashcraft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5787564_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726748260312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5787564"},{"teacherId":9899273,"projectId":10130504,"letterContent":"My students love to use their creativity and imagination with the sand you have donated towards in our classroom. We have a sand table where we switch different items and activities depending on the unit we are in. This station is popular so including real, new, sand, they were super excited about it! \r\nThe drawing boards we use to practice our handwriting. My students also love to use them during arrival to draw. I always try to find different ways for students to practice writing their letters instead of pencil and paper. It keeps it more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1774963628262,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-fun-learning/10130504/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Fun Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9899273_orig.png?crop=429,429,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745532246759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9899273"},{"teacherId":1554420,"projectId":10180870,"letterContent":"The donation of iPads has had a powerful impact on our kindergarten classroom. Students now have access to interactive, engaging tools that support early reading, writing, and math in ways that feel exciting and accessible. The iPads allow us to personalize learning, giving each child opportunities to practice skills at their own level and receive immediate feedback.\r\n\r\nThis technology has also increased student confidence and independence. Many students are more willing to take risks and try new things when learning through the iPads. It has been especially meaningful for students who need extra support, as they can revisit skills and build mastery at their own pace.\r\n\r\nOverall, these iPads have transformed our classroom by making learning more engaging, inclusive, and responsive to every child's needs. We are incredibly grateful for the difference this has made for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776017323576,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-students/10180870/","projectTitle":"iPads For Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1554420_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534025806295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/veronicahopkins"},{"teacherId":1583377,"projectId":10033238,"letterContent":"Thank you do much for providing a book for each of our scholars as they move on to a new space. An unfamiliar space that will give them new challenges as the continue or their educational journey. Although graduation is approaching, these books will help to ease some of the anxiety and uncertainty by giving them a glimpse of what kindergarten is all about . It will also encourage them to have e confidence in knowing that all the great skills they learned in prek will now be applied in kindergarten. I can't wait to hug my scholars and hand them their very own book as they cross the stage and continue their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769180633321,"projectUrl":"project/headed-to-kindergarten/10033238/","projectTitle":"Headed To Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Better","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1583377_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502478182118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caringcampers"},{"teacherId":1583377,"projectId":10012613,"letterContent":"These signs have been a great addition to our learning space. It so much more fun to have larger than life props yo learn and play. My students have enjoyed using these signs in so many creative ways. They have built entire communities using wooden blocks, they have role played when to stop yield and go and have also used them to play red light green light. Your generosity has created many hours of fun, learning and exercising imagination. These signs will inspire bright minds for years to come. I want to again extend my heartfelt gratitude to you .","fullyFundedDate":1769180632145,"projectUrl":"project/super-signs/10012613/","projectTitle":"Super Signs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Better","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1583377_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502478182118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caringcampers"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24074","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":322,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":65,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.7,"schoolId":24074,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Langley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Langley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/emery-educational-campus/24074"}