{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jc Nalle Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4517864,"projectId":9571582,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our Books Without Borders fundraiser. Because of you, the students in our 3rd through 5th grades now have greater access to books that inspire curiosity, spark imagination, and open doors to new worlds.\r\n\r\nYour contributions are already making a meaningful difference. We have been able to place new, high-interest books into classrooms, expand small-group reading collections, and offer students a wider range of stories that reflect both their own experiences and perspectives far beyond our community. Several students have already shared their excitement about discovering new series, trying genres they've never read before, and feeling more confident as readers.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us build a vibrant culture of literacy—one where every child can find a book that speaks to them. The joy, pride, and sense of possibility these students feel when holding a new book is a direct result of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their growth. Your support reminds them that there are people cheering for their success, and for that, we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756816011807,"projectUrl":"project/books-without-borders-inspiring-journey/9571582/","projectTitle":"Books Without Borders: Inspiring Journeys Through Global Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4517864_orig.jpg?crop=563,563,x671,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565271589220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4517864"},{"teacherId":2820450,"projectId":9511475,"letterContent":"I am grateful for how you have helped shape the start of our school year! The science materials we purchased have already begun to make a big impact.\r\n\r\nStudents used the trowels to get plant starts like chard and kale into the ground at the beginning of fall and were able to see them grow over the next few months. This helped to reinforce their learning for their units on plant needs and plant structures as we watered and investigated the growing plants. We also held a garden party for families to attend, and they were able to take home some of the harvest!\r\n\r\nOur kindergartners also learned about animal needs and designed zoo enclosures for grasslands animals. They used the clay purchased to add food sources and shade structures to their habitats. For most students, this was the favorite project of the first term and left many of them asking, \"When can we come back to science?\" (The answer: In five weeks, since science is taught as a rotating special.)\r\n\r\nFourth graders are currently creating circuits, which will lay the foundation for their wind turbine design projects this spring. Considering their excitement when they were able to light a bulb with a battery, I can only imagine how enthusiastic they will be to measure how much electricity they generate with the wind turbines they design. They will get to show off their creations and share their learning with the school at our spring STEM Expo. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making these memorable learning opportunities happen for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1756156974026,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-learning-with-wind-turbine/9511475/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM Learning with Wind Turbines, Garden Tools, and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boffa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2820450"},{"teacherId":5383215,"projectId":9615437,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the engaging and fun games for our scholars during their math centers. My kids have loved learning how to play each game and super excited when they get to be at that center for the day. My scholars have a greater appreciation for the math standards that these centers are reinforcing. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher I am so thankful that the games are so engaging and fun so I am not interrupted while working with other students while at my small group table. The students are more confident specifically with their addition and subtraction fluency. These games will be used for years to come. \r\n\r\nOur class can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1755521813388,"projectUrl":"project/independent-math-thinkers/9615437/","projectTitle":"Independent Math Thinkers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5383215_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533509360129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/martinmathletes"},{"teacherId":5383215,"projectId":9518636,"letterContent":"Thank you for making social studies a whole lot more fun and engaging with our social studies work books. These books are relatable and fun for my scholars while also keeping me organized by having the day and unit clearly printed on each sheet. \r\n\r\nWe have worked through almost 4 different topics and I love having these work samples to show families how their scholars have been engaged. We will continue to use these books for years to come as they apply to the curriculum and allow me to show the growth my scholars have made. These books have truly made a huge impact on my teaching and my scholars learning.","fullyFundedDate":1754979490061,"projectUrl":"project/civics-basics/9518636/","projectTitle":"Civics Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5383215_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533509360129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/martinmathletes"},{"teacherId":1648063,"projectId":9581438,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a cleaner, more engaging, and more productive learning environment!\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation:\r\n\r\nExpo Markers: These have been a game changer for interactive learning! Students now confidently solve problems on whiteboards, participate in group activities, and express their thinking more visually. Having enough markers for everyone has boosted engagement, especially in subjects like math and science where showing work is key. It's also helped us cut down on paper waste!\r\n\r\nDisinfectant Wipes: These have made a huge difference in keeping our classroom clean and safe. With the ability to quickly sanitize desks, shared supplies, and high-touch surfaces, students and I feel more comfortable and focused during the day. The wipes have also encouraged students to take responsibility for their space, reinforcing habits of cleanliness and care.\r\n\r\nTogether, these supplies may seem simple—but they've created a big shift in how we learn and work together. Thank you for helping us build a more hands-on, healthy, and dynamic classroom environment!","fullyFundedDate":1758202604085,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-supply/9581438/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Supply!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-gaesser"},{"teacherId":9025892,"projectId":9075342,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new music stands, their faces lit up with surprise and excitement. Until then, we only had two old stands in the entire music room, and students had to take turns or balance their music on their laps. So when they realized there were now enough stands for everyone—one per student—they were absolutely thrilled!\r\n\r\nThese music stands have made a noticeable difference in our daily music lessons. Whether we're playing the recorder, practicing ukulele, or singing as a class, students are now able to maintain better posture, focus more easily on the music, and participate with greater confidence. It may seem like a small change, but having their own stand made students take more ownership and responsibility for their instruments and materials.\r\n\r\nBeyond just being practical tools, the stands have truly helped create a more organized and respectful classroom environment. Students treat the music room with more care, and the overall tone of our lessons has become more focused and joyful. Thank you so much for giving my students the opportunity to feel like real musicians—your generosity is making a lasting impact every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786187890,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-futures-through-music-and-melo/9075342/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Futures Through Music and Melody","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9025892_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752599056324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9025892"},{"teacherId":8243310,"projectId":9025973,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been completely transformed! The new resources you provided have not only brightened our learning environment, but have truly energized our students and made learning more engaging and hands-on. \r\n When the materials first arrived, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Students carefully unpacked each item and couldn't believe these tools were just for them. Your support made all of this possible. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their curiosity, creativity, and future.","fullyFundedDate":1738678298705,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-literature-and-mathematics/9025973/","projectTitle":"Exploring Literature and Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8243310_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640101956304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8243310"},{"teacherId":6132961,"projectId":8741756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Building Bridges for Future Builders Stem Project. The items you donated will help me expose the children in my class to stem activities that will build on their skills to become future Engineers. My kids are doing an amazing job learning how to use the materials and it's helping to develop several skills needed. The Stem materials that were donated will allow my kids to explore and develop skills that would help navigate them into the STEM field as they grow older. I will continue to push them to explore the materials more to help them master skills in the STEM field.","fullyFundedDate":1734536310516,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges-for-future-builders/8741756/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges For Future Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6132961_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544409623824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6132961"},{"teacherId":7120532,"projectId":9055290,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to my special education students! My students have used the fidgets and tangible sensory items daily in the class to overall support with learning anxieties. My students use the fidgets as a way to relax and decompress when feeling high levels of anxiety, they use the sensory pads and objects while reading to help with their focus levels and also used the tangible sensory items to reset their emotional states when they were feeling stressed or upset. Furthermore, having these sensory items provided opportunities for students to collaboratively engage in soothing and relaxing behaviors while using the items. Having these great social emotional resources in my classroom this year overall created a calming and supportive environment for all of my students needs during the learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1742763837198,"projectUrl":"project/reducing-learning-anxiety/9055290/","projectTitle":"Reducing Learning Anxiety","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7120532_orig.jpg?crop=890,890,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724876252234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7120532"},{"teacherId":6153779,"projectId":8982645,"letterContent":"The costumes and the 87 pcs cutting play food for kids are very much appreciated.\r\n\r\nWatching the students use their imagination cooking play food and dressing up as professional mirror skills that they will perfect in their future adult life. This will also inspire language development, opportunities to interact with their peers and stimulates the young imagination.\r\n\r\nThe lakeshore measurement center will give students the opportunity to explore the nature of liquids and their value in real cooking and scientific explorations. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic wonder tiles will allow the children to explore math and architecture.","fullyFundedDate":1734536302014,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-for-the-creative-minds/8982645/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play for the Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stroman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6153779_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545066789229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6153779"},{"teacherId":6153779,"projectId":8745347,"letterContent":"Upon opening our extravagent math support materials, there was a palooza of excitement!\r\n\r\nThe 3-D geometric shapes were a class favorite. They were excited to manipulate shapes as they described them and created patterns.\r\n\r\nThe unifex cubes were used to build sets 1-5. The students will have unlimited exploration with them. \r\n\r\nNeedless to say the sequencing number puzzles 1-10 and 1-20 brought great joy and strengthen number concepts. \r\n\r\nYour donations continue to support and build my students mathematical genius.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your \"Angel\" work. You Rock!","fullyFundedDate":1734536312333,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-math-operations-through-manipu/8745347/","projectTitle":"Mastering Math Operations Through Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stroman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6153779_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545066789229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6153779"},{"teacherId":6153779,"projectId":8982265,"letterContent":"The students really enjoyed the community helper dress up set. They use their imaginations to role play various mentors of their community. Role playing a doctor, police officer, care racer or farm worker fosters verbal communication and peer interaction.\r\n\r\nThe play dough and play dough tools enable the children to engage in oodles of imaginary and creative fun!\r\n\r\nThanking you for being so generous in the support of young learners. Your donations year after year have truly been an inspiration to us all.\r\n\r\nYou Rock!","fullyFundedDate":1734536302231,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-me/8982265/","projectTitle":"Imagine Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stroman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6153779_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545066789229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6153779"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24126","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":307,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":87,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":39.5,"schoolId":24126,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jc Nalle Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jc Nalle Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/jc-nalle-elementary-school/24126"}