{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Payne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7854723,"projectId":9295079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding my project! As soon as I got the materials, we started using them. The new recess resources give students meaningful choices during outdoor play. The jump ropes and hula hoops have also inspired students to challenge themselves and each other, counting jumps, creating patterns, and cheering one another on. These simple tools have sparked creativity, cooperation, and joyful movement.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were pure excitement. Cheers, wide smiles, and lots of \"Can we try this next?\" filled the playground. Students were eager to explore the new options and immediately began sharing ideas for games and rules. Even a few students who are usually hesitant during recess quickly found activities they felt comfortable joining, which helped build confidence and possibly forge new friendships.\r\n\r\nThanks to these resources, our next steps are focused on strengthening social-emotional learning and teamwork. Students are practicing leadership by setting up games, resolving small conflicts, and encouraging fair play. They are also being held responsible for maintenance so that which ever games are bought out for recess also make it back inside safely for the next day's play. In the classroom, we are connecting these recess experiences to lessons on cooperation, goal-setting, and problem-solving. Because of your support, students are learning that fun, friendship, and learning can go hand in hand - both on the playground and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1755986575011,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-boosting-fun-and-friendship-at/9295079/","projectTitle":"Game On! Boosting Fun and Friendship at Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7854723_orig.jpg?crop=1566,1566,x414,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668056687541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hanna1445"},{"teacherId":4423521,"projectId":9372247,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my Pre-K students were able to reflect on their year in a meaningful and joyful way by creating their own memory books to take home and share with their families. Using the materials from this project, students revisited special moments from the year, talked about what they learned, and proudly chose photos and memories that represented their growth. The process encouraged language development, self-reflection, and a strong sense of pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThis project created a lasting keepsake for families while helping students see themselves as learners who have grown in confidence, skills, and independence. The excitement students showed as they looked through their books and shared them with loved ones made this experience especially powerful. Thank you for helping turn a year of learning into a treasured memory that students and families will hold onto long after Pre-K ends.","fullyFundedDate":1749149015555,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-precious-pre-k-memories/9372247/","projectTitle":"Capturing Precious Pre-K Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4423521_orig.jpg?crop=3252,3252,x837,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691371396721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4423521"},{"teacherId":4423521,"projectId":8913337,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my Pre-K students were able to dive right into new water table experiences that sparked curiosity, creativity, and lots of excited conversations. They explored color mixing, tested what happened when water moved and changed, and worked together as they shared tools and ideas. The joy on their faces as they experimented and made discoveries showed just how powerful hands-on learning can be.\r\n\r\nYour support helped turn an already loved classroom space into an even more meaningful learning experience. The water table now provides calming, engaging opportunities for students to explore, talk, and learn through play, and these materials will continue to benefit many future classes. Thank you for helping make learning joyful, memorable, and student-centered.","fullyFundedDate":1733269633055,"projectUrl":"project/dive-into-learning-with-water-table-fun/8913337/","projectTitle":"Dive into Learning with Water Table Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4423521_orig.jpg?crop=3252,3252,x837,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691371396721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4423521"},{"teacherId":90408,"projectId":9741980,"letterContent":"Thank You for supporting my classroom and providing me with items that I can use in my classroom. Students are required to sit and learn with tablets and writing on paper that they sometimes get the shakes and wiggles. Many are not meaning to be disruptive, but they are. When they are working in groups and in on a hands-on approach, they are different kids. Putting bands on the legs of my chairs allow several students move the bands and get the wiggles out and can actually focus on work. Also, a huge THANKS for the battery powered drill set. It's hard to work on things when you have to find an outlet and a chord that is long enough. \r\n\r\nAgain, Thanks for your support and believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1764789532024,"projectUrl":"project/preferred-seating/9741980/","projectTitle":"Preferred Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Creef","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp90408_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638992629841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-creef"},{"teacherId":90408,"projectId":9906749,"letterContent":"Thank You for supporting my classroom and students with disabilities. In the past couple of years, we have been getting more and more kids with Autism that can be mainstreamed. They are wonderful students and mean a lot to my classroom. These students can learn and grasp very difficult concepts but just need a new and modern way of teaching. \r\nWith your help, I can provide that different way and provide them with tools for success and make learning fun and engaging for all students. When all students, we all win. \r\n\r\nAgain, Thanks for supporting my classroom and believing in me as a teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1764784103085,"projectUrl":"project/upper-level-autistic-sensory/9906749/","projectTitle":"Upper-Level Autistic Sensory","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Creef","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp90408_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638992629841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-creef"},{"teacherId":90408,"projectId":9822874,"letterContent":"Thank You for providing my classroom with supplies and other items needed to make the learning environment better for my students as well as myself. We have already started using the carts for moving my science supplies around the school. Carts are making it easier to get stuff between floors as well as outside for classes and events happening around the school grounds and play areas. \r\nThe bags of treats have already filled up the treasure chest and kids are already earning points to get their chance to get to pick. These are also making my management a little easier as they are trying to meet their learning goals as well as in behavior. \r\n\r\nAgain, Thank You for your support of my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1763584931112,"projectUrl":"project/moveable-science/9822874/","projectTitle":"Moveable Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Creef","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp90408_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638992629841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-creef"},{"teacherId":9061694,"projectId":9199689,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying my class with cleaning and writing supplies! Our students use these items daily. Your support has helped keep our classroom clean and organized! Students are using our classroom sinks to wash their hands with high-quality paper towel rolls and blow their noses with tissues. Students are also able to use sharpened pencils to complete their play plans and exit tickets. Teachers can keep our classroom sanitized with lysol wipes and pass out breakfast, lunch and snacks items with gloves. Thank you for supporting our Amazing Owls classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742905076531,"projectUrl":"project/spring-in-new-supplies/9199689/","projectTitle":"Spring in New Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Low","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061694_orig.png?crop=743,743,x124,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726409098882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angelena-low"},{"teacherId":10227338,"projectId":9656261,"letterContent":"Having boomwhackers in my classroom has been an absolute blessing. My students were thrilled to walk into music class and see the boomwhackers up on the wall, and they have loved getting to use them. We have used the boomwhackers as percussive instruments to practice rhythm, in addition to developing an understanding of pitch. My students especially enjoy getting to play along to songs on YouTube with the boomwhackers.\r\n\r\nAs my students continue developing their foundational music skills and preparing for their winter performances, I am planning units on ukulele and basic keyboard skills to begin in the new year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for contributing to my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757518249056,"projectUrl":"project/foundations-of-music/9656261/","projectTitle":"Foundations of Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ridder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10227338"},{"teacherId":9061694,"projectId":9265420,"letterContent":"This was my first year having a classroom pet and it was a success! Our students LOVED having our guinea pigs! They learned about what it takes to have not only 1 pet, but 2 guinea pigs! Our students got to take care of them- ranging from naming, feeding, cleaning and reading to our fluffy friends. Thank you for allowing me to provide this opportunity for our students, especially to those who have never had a pet of their own! Thank you so much for your support and for providing more moments of real life learning!","fullyFundedDate":1746479432918,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-pet/9265420/","projectTitle":"Classroom Pet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Low","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061694_orig.png?crop=743,743,x124,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726409098882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angelena-low"},{"teacherId":10097976,"projectId":9509281,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to your contribution, we were able to purchase lap desks and seat covers that have made a remarkable difference in the daily learning experience of Ms. Hill's PreK 3 Incredible Owls.\r\n These new materials have transformed our classroom environment in ways that are both meaningful and immediate. The lap desks have given our young learners the freedom to choose comfortable workspaces, encouraging independence and allowing them to focus more effectively. Whether they are exploring books, practicing early writing skills, or engaging in hands-on activities, our Incredible Owls are now able to work in positions that support their unique learning styles.\r\n The seat covers have also brought new energy and comfort to our space. Beyond adding bright color and warmth to our classroom, they help students feel a sense of ownership and calm. For many three-year-olds who are learning how to sit, focus, and transition between activities, these covers have provided a simple but powerful solution—helping them stay settled and ready to learn.\r\nTogether, the lap desks and seat covers have brought flexibility, joy, and a renewed sense of engagement to our classroom. These tools have had an especially strong impact on students who benefit from extra sensory support or alternative seating options. Already, we are seeing longer stretches of focused work time, stronger participation, and greater confidence in even our most hesitant learners.\r\n Your generosity has made all this possible. Thank you for investing in our students, believing in their potential, and helping us create a learning environment where every one of Ms. Hill's PreK 3 Incredible Owls can thrive. Your support is not only appreciated, it is truly felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1756074323416,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-started/9509281/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Started!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097976"},{"teacherId":10199194,"projectId":9707739,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our class with choice and flexibility. As students have lots of energy - giving students the ability to get their wiggles out while working has been so beneficial to our class. The wiggle stools give students the chance to move around and stay seated simultaneously. \r\n\r\nIncorporated in our gift included a box of math games to help students advance their math skills. The students love to play the addition, subtraction and place value games. It is in perfect alignment with their curriculum.","fullyFundedDate":1758225166720,"projectUrl":"project/choice-and-flexibility/9707739/","projectTitle":"Choice and Flexibility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10199194_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755806469874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10199194"},{"teacherId":90408,"projectId":9682969,"letterContent":"Thank You for supporting my classroom. With your support, I had my students engaged in making air blast rollercoasters that moved the coaster with the batteries that you purchased to use our mini air compressors. Each group related force and motion along with gravitational pull. The students were focused on writing down their results and using the data to make their conclusion. \r\nThe other pic was a fun chemical mixture when you helped us get a machine that helped fill bubbles with fog. Huge hit for all ages and grade levels as well as the adults moving through it. \r\n\r\nAgain, Thank You for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757510283721,"projectUrl":"project/updated-batteries/9682969/","projectTitle":"Updated Batteries","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Creef","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp90408_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638992629841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-creef"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24133","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":376,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":33,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":51,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.7,"schoolId":24133,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Payne Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Payne Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/payne-elementary-school/24133"}