{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dunaire Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":73.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2660297,"projectId":10131085,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing headphones for our students during the GA Milestones assessment. These headphones have made a meaningful difference in helping students focus and fully access the test. Many of our assessments include audio components, and the headphones allow students to clearly hear directions, passages, and questions without distractions. For my students, especially those who benefit from a structured and supportive environment, having their own headphones creates a calm, focused space that supports comprehension and confidence during testing.\r\nWhen the headphones were first introduced, students were excited and immediately eager to use them. What stood out most was how engaged and focused they became during practice sessions. The ability to control their listening experience made them feel more independent and confident. One student who often struggles with attention was able to stay on task for a much longer period of time, proudly completing activities with minimal redirection. Another student shared that the headphones helped \"block out noise,\" making it easier to understand what was being asked.\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use the headphones not only for testing but also during daily instruction for listening activities, reading support, and technology-based learning programs. This project has helped remove barriers and provided equitable access to important digital tools. Because of your support, our students are more confident, more focused, and better prepared to show what they truly know.","fullyFundedDate":1773613852517,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-help-students-focus-and-su/10131085/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Help Students Focus and Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2660297_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519303277942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-dhanasekaran"},{"teacherId":2660297,"projectId":10157670,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Compassion Project! Because of your generosity, my students were able to create meaningful bracelets and beautiful flower bouquets to raise funds for our Music Club's opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall. As students worked together, they carefully designed bracelets and assembled bouquets, practicing teamwork, creativity, and responsibility. One special moment stood out when a student proudly shared, \"I made this to help our music group go to New York!\"—showing their growing understanding of compassion and purpose through giving.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were immediately excited and eager to get started. Many of them could not wait to choose colors, beads, and flowers, and their faces lit up with joy as they realized they were creating something meaningful for others. For my students, especially those who benefit from hands-on and structured learning, this project provided an opportunity to build fine motor skills, follow directions, and express themselves in a positive and meaningful way.\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue expanding this project by organizing sales, practicing communication skills, and presenting their work to others to raise awareness for the Music Club's journey. This experience has inspired them to think about how their actions can make a difference in their school community. Your support has not only helped fund a meaningful goal, but it has also empowered my students to learn compassion, teamwork, and the joy of giving.","fullyFundedDate":1775498775333,"projectUrl":"project/playing-with-purpose-compassion-through/10157670/","projectTitle":"Playing With Purpose: Compassion Through Music at Carnegie Hall","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2660297_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519303277942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-dhanasekaran"},{"teacherId":6199207,"projectId":10132729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a class set of headphones with microphones. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.\r\nThese headphones have greatly enhanced our students' learning experiences. Students are now able to fully engage in digital lessons, literacy activities, and interactive programs without distractions. The built-in microphones have been especially valuable for speaking practice, recording responses, and participating in virtual learning activities with confidence.\r\nMost importantly, this donation has helped create a more focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed. The students were so excited to use the headphones and immediately understood how special it was that someone cared enough to support their learning.\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' success. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1773621869465,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-headphones/10132729/","projectTitle":"Headphones Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6199207_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548038585265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/superkizs"},{"teacherId":6918340,"projectId":9917260,"letterContent":"Thanks again for your support to \"Bundle Up!\" Students were happy to receive coats for the winter season. Students with coats that were too small or torn exchanged them for new ones that they could happily bundle up in!\r\n\r\nAll the coats have not yet been dispensed and part of the class project. The remaining coats are now part of the \"Clothing Closet\". This donation is one that will continue to give to students in need. As the next winter season approaches students in need of coats and other items will have a resource already available to them.","fullyFundedDate":1767237476518,"projectUrl":"project/bundle-up/9917260/","projectTitle":"Bundle Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Endsley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6918340_orig.jpg?crop=1723,1723,x1300,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682607899091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6918340"},{"teacherId":2660297,"projectId":10036301,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to purchase math and learning books for my students. Because of your support, my classroom now has engaging resources that directly support students with diverse learning needs and learning styles.\r\nThe geometry books for third grade are helping students build foundational skills by exploring shapes, spatial reasoning, and real-world problem solving in a hands-on and meaningful way. The addition, subtraction, and multiplication fact books are allowing students to strengthen their number sense, improve fluency, and gain confidence through repeated practice and visual supports. These resources are especially impactful for students who benefit from structured, explicit instruction and opportunities to practice skills at their own pace.\r\nThe summer activities books are also incredibly valuable. They provide students with continued academic engagement outside of the school year, helping to reduce learning loss and keep skills fresh while still making learning fun and accessible. Families can use these books to reinforce skills at home, creating a strong connection between school and home learning.\r\nBecause of you, my students have access to high-quality materials that support growth, confidence, and independence in math. Your generosity is helping them build skills that will carry over into the classroom and beyond. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1773245805809,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-learning/10036301/","projectTitle":"Books for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2660297_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519303277942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-dhanasekaran"},{"teacherId":2660297,"projectId":9794247,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our special classroom!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have hands-on tools that are making learning and self-regulation more accessible every day. We use the wall chart and ten-frames during math lessons to help students visualize numbers and build confidence with counting, addition, and subtraction. These visual supports have helped students better explain their thinking and stay engaged during small-group instruction.\r\nThe sensory bottles have become a calming favorite. Students use them during transitions or when they feel overwhelmed, helping them reset and refocus. The batteries ensure our learning tools and timers work consistently, and the cleaning supplies help us maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were excited and eager to explore. Seeing their smiles as they used the tools right away reminded me how impactful these resources truly are.\r\nNext, students will continue strengthening math skills using ten-frames for more complex problems while practicing self-regulation strategies with the sensory tools. Your support is helping my students grow academically and emotionally.\r\nThank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768940589208,"projectUrl":"project/our-special-classroom/9794247/","projectTitle":"Our Special Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2660297_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519303277942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-dhanasekaran"},{"teacherId":4443915,"projectId":8999771,"letterContent":"I thank you for supplying the items for this project. I was able to show the students that I am not alone in supporting them as they work to obtain an education. The students were able to focus on their academics and not on their lunch time. The studnets said that it was easier for them to learn in class because they knew they did not have to worry about an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nMost of the students in this school are between homes and do not always have to oppertunity to choose on eating the health snacks that you provided. I sincerely thank you for helping me support the students.","fullyFundedDate":1734070896246,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-your-stomach-fuel-your-brain-part/8999771/","projectTitle":"Fuel Your Stomach, Fuel Your Brain Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinkins - Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4443915_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733853246443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4443915"},{"teacherId":4443915,"projectId":8999753,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for allowing the students the oppertunity to focus on their accademics and not focusing on their lunch time. The snacks provided an oppertunity for the student s to workin a more relaxed educational environnment. \r\n Many of the students in our school are in between perminate living conditions. The students do eat health meals daily and they really enjoed the extra snacks. The kids expressed the fact that the healthy snacks helped them focus in the middle of the day. The one snack that the kids enjoyed the most were the chips and the skittles.","fullyFundedDate":1734543706866,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-your-stomach-fuel-your-brain-part/8999753/","projectTitle":"Fuel Your Stomach, Fuel Your Brain Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinkins - Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4443915_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733853246443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4443915"},{"teacherId":6199207,"projectId":9931141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of healthy snacks for our after-school Craft Club! Your support has helped keep our students energized, focused, and ready to create.\r\nThe snacks have made a huge difference in the atmosphere of our club—students feel cared for and excited to participate. They've even commented on how delicious the healthy options are, which has sparked conversations about making better food choices.\r\nYour kindness has helped us build a space where creativity and wellness go hand in hand. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1769177034730,"projectUrl":"project/snack-smart/9931141/","projectTitle":"Snack Smart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6199207_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548038585265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/superkizs"},{"teacherId":4443915,"projectId":9772860,"letterContent":"I, with a full heart thank you so very much for helping me to reward the student for always doing their best in theri accademics and in their behavior. The funding of this project helped me to reinforce how accaptable behavior in public and in private impacts society and the rewards of working together.\r\n The project allolwed me to introduce the fundemental aspects of how economics works. The students understood that working is a way to receive the things we need and want. In addition, the students were motivated by the hard work of the other students.","fullyFundedDate":1769177043568,"projectUrl":"project/for-a-job-well-done-claim-your-reward/9772860/","projectTitle":"For a Job Well Done, Claim Your Reward!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinkins - Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4443915_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733853246443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4443915"},{"teacherId":6000131,"projectId":10012917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project that provides snacks for my students during the second semester. Your generosity is truly appreciated and makes a bigger difference than you may realize.\r\n\r\nFor many of my first graders, a small snack helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. Because of your kindness, my students are able to refuel their growing brains and stomachs so they can fully participate in lessons, discussions, and activities. Something as simple as a snack helps create a classroom environment where students can concentrate and do their very best.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds my students that there are people who care about their success and well-being. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students thrive every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1770155624358,"projectUrl":"project/second-semester-fuel-your-stomach-fuel/10012917/","projectTitle":"Second Semester Fuel Your Stomach! Fuel Your Brain Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6000131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704753545685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6000131"},{"teacherId":6000131,"projectId":9983792,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation, our classroom was able to celebrate and learn about the Lunar New Year in an engaging and exciting way. My first graders loved exploring the traditions, symbols, and stories connected to this holiday. Your support helped transform our classroom into a place of discovery and global learning.\r\n\r\nStudents read stories about Lunar New Year, explored the Chinese zodiac, and participated in creative activities that helped them understand the meaning of celebration, family, and good fortune. One of their favorite moments was sharing what they learned and proudly explaining the traditions to one another.\r\n\r\nExperiences like this help young learners grow in understanding and appreciation of cultures beyond their own. Thank you for making learning come alive for my students. Your generosity truly made an impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769177047182,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-the-lunar-new-year-through-h/9983792/","projectTitle":"Celebrating the Lunar New Year Through Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6000131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704753545685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6000131"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48730","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":432,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":24,"percentBlack":65,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":26.3,"schoolId":48730,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dunaire Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dunaire Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/dekalb-county-school-district/dunaire-elementary-school/48730"}