{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Simon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8434223,"projectId":9975556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help expand our classroom sensory and play area. Your support has made a remarkable difference.\r\nThe new play‑structure couch has quickly become one of the children's favorite places to learn, explore, and unwind. They use it to build forts, create imaginative worlds, collaborate with friends, and practice problem‑solving in ways that feel natural and joyful. For many of our students, the soft, flexible design also provides a calming sensory space where they can regulate their emotions and feel safe and grounded throughout the day.\r\nYour kindness has given our classroom a tool that supports creativity, comfort, and connection. We are truly grateful for your contribution and for believing in the importance of play‑based and sensory‑rich learning.\r\nThank you for helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768440865828,"projectUrl":"project/a-flexible-space-for-growing-minds/9975556/","projectTitle":"A Flexible Space for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8434223"},{"teacherId":1028168,"projectId":9812429,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these chairs for our whole group lessons. My students crave structure and routine and these chairs help provide that. They now pull them out for morning meeting. It also just gives everyone their own space and a sense of security. The chairs sit on the edge of the rug when we're not meeting and some students will go and sit in them because the sides give them a cozy place to be.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us create an inclusive environment where everyone has a place to be during our morning circle and read alouds.","fullyFundedDate":1766067033839,"projectUrl":"project/sit-sit-sit/9812429/","projectTitle":"Sit, Sit, Sit!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028168_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755196139080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-williams"},{"teacherId":8434223,"projectId":9957930,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a Yoto player that is already transforming the way students experience stories and music. The excitement on their faces when they choose a card, press play, and hear a story come to life has been priceless. For many of them, this is the first time they've had access to an independent listening center where they can explore books, build comprehension, and enjoy music in a way that feels magical and empowering.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just fund a device—it opened a doorway to imagination, calm moments, and joyful learning. Students who are still developing reading confidence now have another way to engage with stories, and those who need sensory breaks or quiet time have a soothing, structured tool they can rely on.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in experiences that help students grow, dream, and feel seen. Your kindness truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1766959734067,"projectUrl":"project/music-stories-for-all-learning/9957930/","projectTitle":"Music & Stories for ALL Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8434223"},{"teacherId":8378409,"projectId":9581841,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding our performing arts project. Because of your generosity, our students now have essential equipment that is already transforming the way our program operates.\r\n\r\nThe speakers and microphones are being used in daily rehearsals and performances, ensuring every student can be heard clearly and confidently. Instead of straining to project or competing with poor sound quality, students are learning proper stage presence and vocal control. The garment racks and shelving have allowed us to organize costumes and props efficiently, which has dramatically improved rehearsal flow. Students now take ownership of maintaining an orderly costume and props room — an important professional skill in itself.\r\n\r\nWe are building our performing arts department from the ground up, and these resources provide the structure we needed to grow responsibly. At a school where access to arts programming has been limited, this equipment signals to students that their creativity is valued and worth investing in. They are rising to that expectation with focus, discipline, and pride.\r\n\r\nThis project has moved us from \"making do\" to building something sustainable. With proper sound equipment and organized storage, we can continue expanding productions, welcoming more students into the program, and raising the standard of every performance.\r\n\r\nYour support is not temporary — it is foundational. Thank you for helping us establish a program that will continue to grow and serve students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1765568900528,"projectUrl":"project/gearing-up-for-greatness/9581841/","projectTitle":"Gearing Up for Greatness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joyner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8378409_orig.jpg?crop=466,466,x17,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692062791355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8378409"},{"teacherId":8833507,"projectId":9594722,"letterContent":"We are so excited about the two new rugs that arrived for our classroom! One rug now defines our block center, giving students a special space to build, plan, and collaborate on creative structures. The other rug brightens our dramatic play area, making it even more inviting for imaginative role-playing and storytelling.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the rugs, they were thrilled! They immediately ran to explore the new spaces, setting up block constructions and creating imaginative play scenarios right away. The rugs have made these areas feel special and cozy, encouraging students to dive into hands-on learning and collaboration.\r\n\r\nNext, our students will continue to expand their creations in the block center and develop new stories in dramatic play, using these defined spaces to practice problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity. Your support is helping us create an environment where learning feels fun and engaging every day!","fullyFundedDate":1765831680229,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-spaces-for-creative-learning-in-our/9594722/","projectTitle":"Cozy Spaces for Creative Learning in Our Classroom Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833507"},{"teacherId":1028168,"projectId":9541085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity towards helping set up this safe space in my classroom. We needed a space that felt safe and calm for our students. We'll look over and sometimes all of them are on this rug together! They love the cozy seats and also the balls and weighted stuffed animals that are there. The divider has been a huge blessing!\r\n\r\nWe've been able to use it to focus on academic tasks, rest and work on daily living tasks during lunch. Sometimes being able to block out the rest of the classroom helps our students calm themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such generous parterns!","fullyFundedDate":1759892823046,"projectUrl":"project/safe-sensory-space/9541085/","projectTitle":"Safe Sensory Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028168_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755196139080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-williams"},{"teacherId":1028168,"projectId":9599030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the water and sand toys and the containers for play and storage! My students need to be able to use their hands and seek sensory activities throughout the classroom. So, sand, water and play dough are favorites!\r\n\r\nHaving these highly preferred materials for students helps us to work on their goals. They work as reinforcers and for us to be able to teach routines that will help us build more academic skills as the year progresses. We could not do this work without your generosity and partnership!","fullyFundedDate":1758395719959,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play/9599030/","projectTitle":"Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028168_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755196139080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-williams"},{"teacherId":1028168,"projectId":9598893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that allowed us to add baby dolls, dollhouse furniture, cars and a new rug for our dramatic play to the classroom! Having new play people and dolls has allowed my students to put them in houses and start to learn how to play. We've seen functional play increase as they feed the babies and put them to bed.\r\n\r\nThe new rug also makes this space so much more cozy. We spend so much time on the floor and it's nice not to be on the tile but to have a soft place to land as we play.","fullyFundedDate":1758126816582,"projectUrl":"project/dolls-and-cars-and-blocks-oh-my/9598893/","projectTitle":"Dolls, and Cars and Blocks, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028168_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755196139080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-williams"},{"teacherId":1028168,"projectId":9598618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us stock our dramatic play kitchen. This area of our classroom is a favorite place for our students to be! We see them interacting with each other and just this morning heard one of our friends ask \"Khalil, do you like potoatoes?\" while holding up a play potato. This is a huge milestone in our communication support classroom!\r\n\r\nIt's been such a joy to watch our students explore the new foods and start to cook with them. \r\n\r\nThey LOVE the pretend and cut fruit. Those travel around our classroom everywhere!","fullyFundedDate":1758843691098,"projectUrl":"project/communicating-through-play/9598618/","projectTitle":"Communicating Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028168_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755196139080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-williams"},{"teacherId":1028168,"projectId":9598832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get a new rug for our classroom. Each day we gather for a morning meeting and a read aloud as a whole class. We do this on this rug! Everyone has a place to sit and the green and blue are so calming in our classroom. It's a great anchor to create a safe and calm space. So many of our students have sensory issues and bright rugs can lead to an overstimulating environment.\r\n\r\nWe also find that we'll turn around when it's free choice time and everyone will be on the rug playing with various toys. They just gravitate to this lovely space.\r\n\r\nIt may seem like a small thing, but I cannot express how much joy and learning takes place because of this gift. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758126816935,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-has-a-spot/9598832/","projectTitle":"Everyone Has a Spot!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028168_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755196139080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-williams"},{"teacherId":4721305,"projectId":9608806,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Empowering Exceptional Learners with Essential Supplies and Incentives initiative. Your contribution has made a meaningful and immediate difference in the lives of students who thrive when given the right tools, encouragement, and opportunities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, exceptional learners now have access to essential supplies that remove barriers and open doors to deeper engagement, confidence, and academic growth. The incentives you helped provide are motivating students to stretch their abilities, celebrate their progress, and take pride in their achievements.\r\n\r\nYour commitment sends a powerful message: every learner deserves the chance to succeed, and with the right support, they can accomplish extraordinary things. We are grateful not only for your donation, but for your belief in the potential of every student we serve.\r\n\r\nThank you for standing with us, for investing in brighter futures, and for helping create an environment where exceptional learners feel seen, supported, and empowered.","fullyFundedDate":1758833007912,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-exceptional-learners-with-ess/9608806/","projectTitle":"Empowering Exceptional Learners with Essential Supplies and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mammah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4721305_orig.jpg?crop=1883,1883,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755305948003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4721305"},{"teacherId":1028168,"projectId":9598718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this kitchen set! We have absolutely loved it. Dramatic play is the hallmark of EVERY pre-k classroom and now we have one too! Because our space is small this all in one kitchen set gives us everything we need plus some storage. We've seen our students gravitate towards this space and begin to explore and start to play with each other as they build communication skills. We're able to teach specific vocabulary in this setting. We've also had some inclusion opportunities with students from other classrooms who have come and modeled play for us. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755745639064,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-in-pre-k/9598718/","projectTitle":"Cooking in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028168_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755196139080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-williams"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24147","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":207,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":90,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.4,"schoolId":24147,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Simon Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Simon Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/simon-elementary-school/24147"}