{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harriet Tubman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3406890,"projectId":10241870,"letterContent":"Our new easel is beautiful! I love all the storage and I can keep many materials in the easel itself which will make my teaching quite seamless. We are also loving the ice machine and have placed it close to our door for easy access during recess! \r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to see all these boxes getting delivered to the classroom and thoroughly enjoy playing with the boxes themselves once they were emptied. They will enjoy these supplies for years to come!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the support in making my classroom beautiful and safe for my students. I just know we will have a great year and your donation helped make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778198740341,"projectUrl":"project/weasel-rhymes-with-easel/10241870/","projectTitle":"Weasel Rhymes With Easel!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brosnan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3406890_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469744529667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3406890"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10321105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with the resources to create a truly beautiful and memorable day for our students. We were so proud of the hard work our students put into planning for their promotion and we are so grateful that we were able to provide them with such beautiful decor for their celebration of the end of elementary school for them. The students and their families loved the beautiful flowers, banners, and balloons to create the perfect backdrop for the end of their school experience!","fullyFundedDate":1780694149279,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-promotion-ceremony/10321105/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Promotion Ceremony","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054909_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660684147372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054909"},{"teacherId":10186620,"projectId":9619145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our young artists! Because of your generosity, our art classroom now has new tools that will help me create and preserve visual resources for students in PreK3 through 5th grade.\r\n\r\nThe printer, laminator, paper cutter, and other materials will help me create reference images, artist resources, drawing and painting guides, and reusable visual supports. These resources are especially valuable for my younger students and English language learners, who often benefit from being able to see examples as they learn and create.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support and for helping me give my students more opportunities to explore, create, and grow as artists!","fullyFundedDate":1765910314878,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect-printing-inspiration-fo/9619145/","projectTitle":"Picture Perfect: Printing Inspiration for Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Viv","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186620"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10257893,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 5th grade students at Harriet Tubman Elementary, thank you so much for your generous donation of Scholastic magazines for our classroom!\r\n\r\nStudents light up when a new issue arrives — they're eager to read, discuss current events, and dig into the engaging nonfiction articles and activities inside. These magazine sparks curiosity and conversation in ways that go beyond our regular curriculum.\r\n\r\nBeyond the content itself, having fresh, high-interest reading material has been a wonderful tool for building reading stamina and comprehension skills. Students who are sometimes reluctant readers are asking for \"just five more minutes\" with their magazines — which, as a teacher, is exactly the kind of enthusiasm we hope to see.","fullyFundedDate":1780589691475,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-magazines/10257893/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Magazines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054909_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660684147372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054909"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10164021,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the resources you provided us for our end of school year celebrations and state testing motivation! Our students were delighted each day that they received a new treat and motivating note. Providing our students with fun and enjoyable resources to help them get excited and feel motivated for testing made all of our 5th grade teachers feel good and brought a renewed energy to each day! The diversity in options between snacks, pencils, bubbles and glow sticks was also really helpful. Thank you for providing our students so many treats to provide motivating factors!","fullyFundedDate":1777982491411,"projectUrl":"project/state-test-treats/10164021/","projectTitle":"State Test Treats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054909_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660684147372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054909"},{"teacherId":9792352,"projectId":10172740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students had the most amazing Field Day thanks to you. They absolutely LOVED the hats, and they all made such creative designs! A lot of my students signed them like a yearbook, so they could remember all their friends from fourth grade.\r\n\r\nThey were also so happy about the decorations! They loved the Lulu-Lemonade theme. It was such a fun way to decorate the classroom for Field Day and the final day of school. We had a class party with lemonade and italian ices, and they had such a fun time!\r\n\r\nThank you for making Field Day so special for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778519151816,"projectUrl":"project/a-lulu-lemonade-field-day/10172740/","projectTitle":"A Lulu-Lemonade Field Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9792352"},{"teacherId":10047658,"projectId":10243122,"letterContent":"Sneaker Ball Project Impact\r\n\r\nThe Sneaker Ball project allowed our students to celebrate, be creative, and most importantly, feel included. We used the donated materials as part of our Tier 1 schoolwide approach to building community, strengthening relationships, and creating positive experiences for all students.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts of the project was watching students decorate their shoes in preparation for the Sneaker Ball. Because this was our second year doing the project, many of our students remembered it from last year and were excited that decorating their shoes had become a Sneaker Ball tradition!\r\n\r\nWhat made this project especially meaningful was seeing students realize that they did not need to purchase a brand-new pair of sneakers to participate. Students felt comfortable bringing shoes they already owned because they knew they would have an opportunity to personalize them and make them special. The materials helped remove some of the pressure students can feel around having something new for a special event. Instead, the focus became creativity, individuality, and having fun together.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited when they saw all of the decorating materials and immediately began thinking about how they wanted their shoes to look. It was wonderful watching them share ideas, compliment one another's designs, and take pride in what they created.\r\n\r\nYour support helped us create more than a fun activity—it helped us create a tradition where our students could feel confident, included, and excited to celebrate together. Thank you for helping us make the Sneaker Ball an experience our students will remember!","fullyFundedDate":1778975003150,"projectUrl":"project/no-new-shoes-needed-helping-students-cr/10243122/","projectTitle":"No New Shoes Needed: Helping Students Create Their Own Style","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10047658_orig.jpg?crop=433,433,x1,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748962376223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10047658"},{"teacherId":10070312,"projectId":9445426,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have resources that bring excitement and engagement into our classroom every day. As a former kindergarten para and now first grade teacher, I've seen how powerful hands-on materials are in helping young learners build confidence and foundational skills in reading and math.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited and eager to explore them. Even students who are usually more reserved jumped right in, showing how motivating these tools are for them.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources in small groups and centers to support learning, independence, and collaboration. I am truly grateful for your support—it is making a real difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755973873892,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-educational-activities/9445426/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Educational Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10070312"},{"teacherId":9576196,"projectId":10089708,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, *Play, Learn, and Celebrate Black History All Year*! The materials from this project have helped create a classroom where students can see themselves reflected in their learning and engage with diverse stories, historical figures, and play experiences throughout the year. When the materials arrived, my kindergarten students were immediately excited to explore the books, art supplies, and culturally relevant play materials. Many students eagerly pointed out characters and community helpers who looked like themselves, their families, and people they know.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite projects was learning about influential Black leaders, artists, inventors, and athletes through read-alouds, discussions, and hands-on activities. Students used the materials to create artwork, engage in dramatic play, and make connections between the stories we read and their own lives. These experiences sparked meaningful conversations about identity, community, perseverance, and kindness. The resources helped make these lessons more engaging and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning and growing, students are using these materials to build literacy skills, strengthen oral language, and explore the world around them through play and inquiry. The resources will remain an important part of our classroom long after Black History Month, helping students develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others throughout the school year. Thank you for helping create a more inclusive, joyful, and engaging learning environment for our kindergarten classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778006322362,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-and-celebrate-black-history/10089708/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, and Celebrate Black History All Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apgar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576196_orig.jpg?crop=1910,1909,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719268895216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576196"},{"teacherId":9650150,"projectId":10233925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to my classroom. My students were SO SO excited to get new books! I laid out the books for them to pick from and by the end of the day, they were all gone! It is so exciting to see their enthusiasm for reading grow as their confidence in reading grows. \r\n\r\nAs the year as gone one, they have become much stronger readers. It is reflected in the types of books they pick out for themselves. They have stopped reaching for picture books and are starting to grab chapter books - much more interesting for students their age!","fullyFundedDate":1778111904769,"projectUrl":"project/student-requested-books/10233925/","projectTitle":"Student Requested Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650150_orig.png?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723554162988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650150"},{"teacherId":9650150,"projectId":10143045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to my classroom. My students were SO SO excited to get new books! I laid out the books for them to pick from and by the end of the day, they were all gone! It is so exciting to see their enthusiasm for reading grow as their confidence in reading grows. \r\n\r\nAs the year as gone one, they have become much stronger readers. It is reflected in the types of books they pick out for themselves. They have stopped reaching for picture books and are starting to grab chapter books - much more interesting for students their age!","fullyFundedDate":1773858282619,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-classroom-library/10143045/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650150_orig.png?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723554162988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650150"},{"teacherId":9650150,"projectId":10121675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. The incentives were a big hit! My students were so excited for new and exciting prizes. It really helped give my students a final boost of motivation after all their hard state and district testing. At the end of the year it is hard to have kids do their best on the not-so-fun things they have to do their best on. But, the legos and kinetic sand were big motivators. They were the first things kids reached for. To top it all off, many of my students were able to meet their goals!","fullyFundedDate":1779072138537,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-reading-groups/10121675/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Reading Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650150_orig.png?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723554162988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650150"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24114","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":381,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.6,"schoolId":24114,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harriet Tubman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harriet Tubman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/harriet-tubman-elementary-school/24114"}