{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harriet Tubman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9108491,"projectId":10053086,"letterContent":"The donated headphones have made a meaningful difference in our second-grade classroom. Students use them during independent reading, educational videos, literacy activities, and online learning programs. Having headphones allows each child to focus on their own assignment without being distracted by surrounding sounds, creating a quieter and more productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for this generous donation. The headphones have helped our students stay engaged, work more independently, and make the most of the technology available in our classroom. Your support has provided our second graders with an important learning tool and has helped create a classroom where every student can learn with greater focus and confidence. Thank you for investing in our students and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1774108242257,"projectUrl":"project/new-headphones-for-2nd-graders/10053086/","projectTitle":"New Headphones for 2nd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raphael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108491"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10502321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of new organization materials for our classroom at Harriet Tubman Elementary School. Your gift has transformed Room 306 into a space where my students can focus on what matters most: learning.\r\n\r\nThe new staplers have been a bigger hit than you might imagine! Students can now put together their writing drafts, reading packets, and projects on their own without waiting in line for the one stapler that worked. It's a small change that has given them more independence and saved us valuable class time.\r\n\r\nA well-organized classroom is a calmer, more focused place to learn, and you helped make that happen. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1787337256255,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-engaging-learning-spaces/10502321/","projectTitle":"Organized and Engaging Learning Spaces","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":10510694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of storage bins and cords for our classroom at Harriet Tubman Elementary School. It may seem like a small thing, but it has made a big difference in Room 306.\r\n\r\nWith your gift, our students have a clear place for everything: books, supplies, devices, and works in progress. Our charging cords are organized and easy to find, so less time goes to searching and untangling, and more goes to reading, writing, and learning. The students have taken real ownership of keeping the space tidy, and that sense of responsibility carries over into how they approach their work.","fullyFundedDate":1787146673754,"projectUrl":"project/cords-and-bins/10510694/","projectTitle":"Cords and Bins","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":10290339,"letterContent":"On behalf of the 5th grade team at Harriet Tubman Elementary School, thank you so much for your generous donation of [materials, e.g., certificates, trophies, frames, prizes] for our end-of-year awards celebration.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, every one of our students got to walk across that stage and be recognized for their hard work this year. Some were celebrated for academic growth, some for kindness and leadership, and some for the perseverance that isn't always visible on a report card. Seeing their faces light up as they held their awards was a moment many of them will remember for a long time. For our 5th graders, it was also a meaningful send-off as they head to middle school.","fullyFundedDate":1780580327792,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-awards/10290339/","projectTitle":"End of Year Awards","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":9654916,"projectId":10209266,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your donation to this student supportive project! Students have been using our timers to self-regulate and monitor throughout class, and we are preparing to use our recorded buttons in the classroom to facilitate student responses and advanced problem solving.\r\n\r\nThese items are helping students participate, engage, care for themselves, and demonstrate their learning. Having hands-on materials like the buttons make tangible a discipline we sometimes just hear. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778366345633,"projectUrl":"project/independence-in-special-education-music/10209266/","projectTitle":"Independence in Special Education Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirley Meagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654916_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x107,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686344548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654916"},{"teacherId":9654916,"projectId":10208381,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for supporting this project! I can truly report a noticeable, positive shift in our classroom vibe. The students love earning gems when they do the right thing, getting excited and sometimes cheering!\r\n\r\nThe various fidgets have been so crucial as we start the new school year. I am getting to know new students and trying to support familiar students right away with their sensory needs to access our curriculum. I specifically selected these fidgets as being silent options, and each is tactile in a different way, so we can continue learning in our auditory discipline while using the tools.\r\n\r\nI have already noticed such a difference; thank you for making it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778111903790,"projectUrl":"project/positive-supports-sensory-regulation/10208381/","projectTitle":"Positive Supports & Sensory Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirley Meagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654916_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x107,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686344548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654916"},{"teacherId":9654916,"projectId":10282240,"letterContent":"We are so thrilled to be in our newly built school building, and are excitedly awaiting the arrival of our new keyboards! These headphones will let every student have their own private practice space within our classroom to learn, practice, compose, and grow!\r\n\r\nStudents have already been asking me when our new keyboards are arriving. We have a few older ones, but now we will have enough for every student to have their own. I think students will really step up and take charge of their learning with these new materials, and I can't wait for them to start creating their own music!","fullyFundedDate":1778638494002,"projectUrl":"project/music-to-their-ears/10282240/","projectTitle":"Music to Their Ears","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirley Meagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654916_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x107,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686344548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654916"},{"teacherId":9654916,"projectId":10287217,"letterContent":"We are so thrilled to be in our newly built school building, and are excitedly awaiting the arrival of our new keyboards! These headphones will let every student have their own private practice space within our classroom to learn, practice, compose, and grow!\r\n\r\nStudents have already been asking me when our new keyboards are arriving. We have a few older ones, but now we will have enough for every student to have their own. I think students will really step up and take charge of their learning with these new materials, and I can't wait for them to start creating their own music!","fullyFundedDate":1786541587234,"projectUrl":"project/music-to-their-ears-part-2/10287217/","projectTitle":"Music to their Ears - Part 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shirley Meagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654916_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x107,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686344548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654916"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10324057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of social-emotional learning books to our classroom! Your gift means so much to my 5th graders here at Harriet Tubman Elementary.\r\n\r\nThese books will do more than build reading skills — they'll give my students language and tools to understand their own emotions, build empathy for others, and navigate friendships and challenges with more confidence. I already have a shelf in mind for them, and I know they'll be in steady rotation all year.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in their growth — academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1783182606398,"projectUrl":"project/sel-book-studies/10324057/","projectTitle":"SEL Book Studies","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":4859689,"projectId":10244168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making our flexible seating project possible. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options have transformed our classroom into a more comfortable, collaborative, and student-centered environment. Students now have the opportunity to choose seating that helps them focus, engage, and do their best work. Whether they are working independently, collaborating with classmates, reading quietly, or participating in small-group discussions, the flexible seating allows them to find a space that meets their learning needs.\r\n\r\nOne of the most valuable ways we use this resource is during our daily community meetings. The flexible seating provides comfortable spaces where students can gather together, share ideas, build relationships, and strengthen our classroom community. These meetings help students feel connected, heard, and supported, creating a positive environment where everyone can learn and grow.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these resources, I have noticed increased student engagement, improved collaboration, and a greater sense of ownership over learning. Students are excited to use the different seating options and take pride in making thoughtful choices about where they work best. The flexibility has helped create a welcoming classroom where all learners can feel comfortable and successful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided so much more than furniture. You have given our students opportunities to learn, connect, collaborate, and thrive. On behalf of our entire class, thank you for investing in our education and helping create a learning environment where every student can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1777986041666,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-circle-time/10244168/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Circle Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danforth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4859689_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513301621617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4859689"},{"teacherId":4859689,"projectId":10056098,"letterContent":"The new classroom rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom community. Each morning, students gather on the rug for our Morning Meeting, where they build relationships, practice communication skills, and begin their day feeling welcomed and valued. In the afternoon, the rug provides a comfortable space for reflection as students share accomplishments, challenges, and goals for the future. Having a dedicated gathering area has fostered a stronger sense of belonging, encouraged respectful discussions, and created opportunities for every student to have a voice. This rug is much more than a classroom accessory; it is a space where our students connect, grow, and build the positive classroom culture that supports their academic and social-emotional success.","fullyFundedDate":1778181932664,"projectUrl":"project/community-meeting-space-for-scholars/10056098/","projectTitle":"Community Meeting Space for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danforth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4859689_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513301621617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4859689"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":10323244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my 5th graders start the school year ready to learn! Your generosity provided colored pencils, highlighters, back-to-school decor, fidget toys, and treasure box materials that will make our classroom a brighter, more welcoming place from day one.\r\n\r\nThe colored pencils and highlighters will support daily reading and writing work, the fidget toys will help students who need a little extra focus stay engaged, and the treasure box will give us a fun way to celebrate hard work and good choices all year long. And thanks to you, our classroom already feels festive and ready to welcome a new group of learners!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in their education and for making this year feel special right from the start.","fullyFundedDate":1787096333656,"projectUrl":"project/toads-back-to-school/10323244/","projectTitle":"Toads Back to School","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"}],"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":40.8,"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"}