{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School 27","outOfStateSupporters":51.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9949461,"letterContent":"We were able to make tshirts for our second graders with perfect attendance, and I see them wearing their shirts even now that they are in third grade. Thank you for making this really exciting project come to life. The kids LOVED this project and it made them feel so valued and special. \r\nProjects like these make the work fun and engaging for our littles. The parents and families also appreciated having another shirt that can be used as a uniform. \r\nThank you for making this happen for our second grade students!","fullyFundedDate":1773317250855,"projectUrl":"project/perfect-attendance-shirts-to-celebrate-a/9949461/","projectTitle":"Perfect Attendance Shirts to Celebrate Attendance Wins! 2nd Grade Winners...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":8918221,"projectId":7118223,"letterContent":"Having centers for my students has been wonderful to integrate during my classroom small group time. Students love to have many different activities throughout the day. Thank you for helping me make small group time more exciting! \r\n\r\n\r\nTaking a break from computers is always helpful in a first grade classroom. Thank you so much for your support to show students how important it is to expand their learning and gain independence through learning centers. These center really help challenge my students and boost their engagement with math and ELA. Thanks again for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1675099581451,"projectUrl":"project/centers-always-makes-learning-better/7118223/","projectTitle":"Centers Always Makes Learning Better!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chikwere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918221_orig.png?crop=1005,1005,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673150853283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8918221"},{"teacherId":8223144,"projectId":10111589,"letterContent":"We had so much fun exploring the materials you provided! The kids especially loved the frog and giraffe anatomy models which we assembled together amidst much chaos. Students said \"ew\" as they gathered closer to see, eventually overcoming the grossness and diving in to touch and ask questions about what different organs do and if we have the same organs in our body.\r\n\r\nWe used the clay much more than I ever imagined we would. It was the true star. It allowed kids to make their own props for playtime. They made corn kernels and painted them yellow for chicken food in our farm pretend play center. They made seashells to decorate the mermaid center. They also made teacups (which they immediately broke), so many snakes, and endless family portraits. We took clay outside with us and shared it with the other classes during recess and I set clay out on the tables in the morning a couple times during free choice and they made whatever they wanted. \r\n\r\nThe kids lit up when I told them that all our new materials were paid for by their community, including their family members! Usually I buy them things but this time whenever we used our dominoes, or our musical instruments they would say \"My mom got this for me!\" \r\n\r\nMath and science are so important. We all know that but they are also so joyful! If we want kids to love them we have to show them how wonderful they are. You have made that possible for my class and I am forever thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1773196431225,"projectUrl":"project/joyful-math-and-science/10111589/","projectTitle":"Joyful Math and Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Floyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8223144_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771460654263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8223144"},{"teacherId":8497814,"projectId":9452846,"letterContent":"Due to your donations this past year, the Commodore 5th Grade students were able to contribute to a lot of things! From Project-Based Learning, to making butter in science, to bringing socratic seminars to life, and restorative circles when needed. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students felt academically and emotionally supported. They waivered, but never faltered, and that is due to the community that stands beside them, even from the sidelines. \r\n\r\nThank you for not only bringing this project to life, but for seeing the students for who they are, and who they can be.","fullyFundedDate":1758202962969,"projectUrl":"project/from-hypothesis-to-hands-on-magic/9452846/","projectTitle":"From Hypothesis to Hands-On Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8497814_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686005155544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8497814"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9958457,"letterContent":"Having Peardeck for my students has been wonderful to integrate into my classroom offerings. Students love to have many different interaction points throughout the day. Thank you for helping me create a dynamic practice for my students. Working and learning needs to be mixed up from time to time, and peardeck checks all of those boxes! \r\n\r\nIntegrating technology is one of the aspects of 21st century teaching that has to be consistantly updated and revisited. Thankfully there are many apps and websites that help me do that. T","fullyFundedDate":1769823863053,"projectUrl":"project/peardeck-for-powerful-learning-tools/9958457/","projectTitle":"PearDeck for Powerful Learning Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":3849591,"projectId":10283086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping us bring new books into all three of our school's PK classrooms! The excitement from both students and teachers was immediate. My fellow PK teachers were thrilled to have additional shared books that allow us to better align instruction and create more consistent literacy experiences across classrooms.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest highlights was using the \"Little Old Lady\" book collection during a special buddy reading activity. Because the books are repetitive and strongly supported by pictures, all students were able to successfully participate and \"read\" the text with confidence. It was incredible to watch students become so engaged and excited about books and reading.\r\n\r\nThese new books have helped us create joyful, interactive literacy experiences while building early reading confidence and language skills. Thank you again for investing in our young learners and helping foster a love of reading in our classrooms!","fullyFundedDate":1778925048810,"projectUrl":"project/creating-readers-with-shared-books/10283086/","projectTitle":"Creating Readers With Shared Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3849591_orig.jpg?crop=330,330,x245,y568&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771870776315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachershawn"},{"teacherId":3849591,"projectId":8780929,"letterContent":"\"Active and Engaged: Adaptive Seating to Help Us Focus\" has already made a huge impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for the generosity of our DonorsChoose supporters. Thanks to your donations, our students now have access to bouncy chairs, floor seating, and fidgets that help them stay comfortable, regulated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe floor seating has become one of the students' favorite additions to the classroom. We use it during carpet time to support students who need extra help staying focused and engaged during lessons. The seating has helped students participate more successfully in group activities and remain with the class for longer periods of time. We have also incorporated the seats into our camping dramatic play center, where they serve as stools around our pretend campfire. Students absolutely love using them during imaginative play!\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful additions has been the bouncy chair purchased for a student who needs extra movement throughout the day. He loves having his special chair, and it has helped him stay in his seat and participate more successfully during classroom activities. Seeing his confidence and engagement grow has been wonderful.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets have also been incredibly helpful, especially during rest time. Many students use them to calm their bodies and self-soothe, and they have helped students peacefully settle themselves to sleep.\r\n\r\nThese adaptive seating tools are helping our students feel supported, successful, and excited to learn each day. Thank you for helping us create a classroom environment that meets the needs of all learners!","fullyFundedDate":1733265901076,"projectUrl":"project/active-and-engaged-adaptive-seating-to/8780929/","projectTitle":"Active and Engaged: Adaptive Seating to Help Us Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3849591_orig.jpg?crop=330,330,x245,y568&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771870776315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachershawn"},{"teacherId":5357632,"projectId":10069233,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, every student in my class received bilingual editions of their favorite books to share with their families. Parents received questions and strategies to use with their children while reading to boost comprehension strategies. Every child's face lit up with excitement as they received their books, and for many, these were the first books to start their lifetime personal library. \r\nBuilding a home-school connection is critical for all learners, but strengthening home language literacy is especially important for students with emerging English proficiency. Reading skills from a student's primary language transfer directly to their second, strengthening overall performance in school. These books are immensely helpful for students as they learn to recall details, make connections, and build a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1772235590347,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-through-bilingual-stor/10069233/","projectTitle":"Building Language Through Bilingual Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5357632_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771792249925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mallory-daly"},{"teacherId":9512565,"projectId":10276513,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, more students are discovering the joy and power of reading. Your support is doing far more than placing books into children's hands — it is opening doors to imagination, confidence, learning, and lifelong opportunity.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, students now have access to stories that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and help them see the world in new ways. For many children, these books become more than classroom tools; they become companions, adventures, and windows into possibilities they may never have imagined before.\r\n\r\nReading is one of the most important foundations for a child's success. Strong reading skills help students grow academically in every subject, from science and history to math and writing. But the impact goes even deeper. Reading strengthens critical thinking, builds empathy, expands vocabulary, and teaches students how to communicate their thoughts and ideas with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen children read regularly, they develop concentration, imagination, and problem-solving skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Books also help students understand different perspectives, cultures, and experiences, helping them grow into compassionate and informed individuals.\r\nMost importantly, your support is helping students build confidence in themselves. Every completed book represents a new accomplishment. Every page turned is another step toward becoming a stronger learner and a more empowered young person.\r\n\r\nBecause of donors like you, students are reading more books, exploring new ideas, and developing a love of learning that can shape their futures for years to come. Your kindness is creating meaningful change — one student and one story at a time.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education, literacy, and opportunity. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and the lasting impact you are making in the lives of students.","fullyFundedDate":1778206287614,"projectUrl":"project/curl-up-and-crack-open-a-book/10276513/","projectTitle":"Curl Up and Crack Open a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9512565_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776269384359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9512565"},{"teacherId":9512565,"projectId":10196641,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has transformed into a cozy and inviting space where students are truly falling in love with reading. Since receiving these new books, I have watched students eagerly curl up in their favorite corners of the classroom, completely immersed in stories that spark their imagination and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThere is something so special about seeing a child settle into a bean bag chair, open a book with excitement, and become lost in reading. Students who were once hesitant readers are now asking for extra reading time, sharing book recommendations with friends, and excitedly discussing their favorite characters and stories. The joy and enthusiasm these books have brought into our classroom is truly unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than provide books — it has created meaningful moments of comfort, connection, and discovery. Reading has become a cherished part of our day, and students now see books not as assignments, but as adventures waiting to happen. Watching them curl up with a good book, smiling, laughing, and learning, is a direct reflection of your kindness and generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping nurture a lifelong love of reading. Your donation is making a lasting impact every single day, and our classroom is filled with gratitude because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1776468478529,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-and-book-nooks/10196641/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners and Book Nooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9512565_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776269384359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9512565"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9920141,"letterContent":"Our snacks are such an important part of our incentives and breaks for our little second graders. Their growing bodies and brains need extra nourishment and calories because we are growing and growing!\r\nFrom afternoon snacks to field trip lunch boosts, these snacks have been a wonderful addition to our day. \r\nSnacks seem like a little thing but they have had a big impact for our littles. I am so happy to be able to fill our food box and know that I will always have a bite to eat for my students when it is needed for any reason. \r\nBe well.","fullyFundedDate":1766847179483,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-brain-power/9920141/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Brain Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9929192,"letterContent":"My students get so excited when they realize new Scholastic News articles are on their desks. These magazines are used for at home reading for student home work, Independent reading in school, and extension reading at home. These resources will be used in multiple ways to enrich and challenge my young readers. Through your support, I am able to provide this reource to my whole grade level. \r\nReading is a life skill and is one that can inspire and enrich our young peoples' lives. Reading is a way to travel the world without leaving your seat. Thank you for your love and support.","fullyFundedDate":1765249208949,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-for-sweet-kids/9929192/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News for Sweet Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64371","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":786,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":45,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.8,"schoolId":64371,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School 27 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School 27","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/cmdr-john-rodgers-elementary-school/64371"}