{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Govans Elementary School 213","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1994582,"projectId":9691504,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project. My students have been able to use these chairs to sit on the floor while working on independent work. They have been a life saver to my students who are easily distracted to be able to have space to themselves to help focus without the close proximity of their peers.\r\nMy students are able to use these seats as they feel the need during the day and often times will ask if they are allowed to move to them. Giving them the power to choose to sit at them allows them flexibility in the classroom to help them succeed. Thanks to you, my little learners are getting a great start to their school journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758828807908,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-under-the-sea/9691504/","projectTitle":"Sitting Under the Sea","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1994582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476204955818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1994582"},{"teacherId":4511970,"projectId":9621698,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for supporting this project!\r\n\r\nThe books are one of the best things I received! They are such a valuable resource because I run a book club at my school, and I need the books for my students to read. The books are Black-Eyed Susan books, our state-awarded books. Thanks to you my students read the book, Gamerville, and are starting to read The Sherlock Society. The book club is grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nIt was also great to get the art supplies to support my Makerspace projects. Students have been able to create wonderful projects with those materials. An added bonus was the incredible pencil sharpener, which definitely has been put to great use!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757854239717,"projectUrl":"project/books-supplies-and-tools-oh-my/9621698/","projectTitle":"Books, Supplies, and Tools, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh-Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4511970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543070994803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4511970"},{"teacherId":9397490,"projectId":9430823,"letterContent":"Your donation meant a lot to my students in need. We have several students whose families face homelessness due to job loss, rising costs of materials essential for daily living, landlord power abuses, and lack of funding for safe and fair housing for families most in need. \r\n\r\nMany students in this situation may be too young or not be able to pack special items to take to the next location, be that temporary housing or shelter or another arrangement. The purpose of these care kits were to provide the children with some comfort items so that even if they did not know where they would lay their heads that night, they would each have a new pillow, a stuffed animal, a toothbrush and toothpaste and a nice bag to bring along special items. \r\n\r\nWith generous donations outside of the scope of this project I was able to also obtain gently used pajama sets to add to the care kits. Thank you so much for making a difference in the lives of children.","fullyFundedDate":1751467772718,"projectUrl":"project/care-kits/9430823/","projectTitle":"Care Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9397490_orig.jpg?crop=87,87,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750946666804","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9397490"},{"teacherId":1994582,"projectId":9185734,"letterContent":"My students have been having a blast with the materials we recieved. The magna tiles are a class favorite. My students flock to this center and use the tiles to not only build cars, animals, and towers, but also use them to create and form letters and numbers using the picture guides. \r\nThe sidewalk chalk is a huge hit when students are outside playing. I have seen them not only draw, but write to decorate our playground. We are using the mini magnetic drawing boards to show understanding of letters and number formation. Students are able to sit in the group and write on the mini boards to show me how to correctly form letters and numbers.\r\nThe students are highly motivated to earn prizes like the mini stuffed animals that adorn their bookbags. Thank you for your help creating a highly motivating and enriching classroom environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746453432757,"projectUrl":"project/writers-and-readers-in-mrs-williams-cla/9185734/","projectTitle":"Writers and Readers in Mrs. Williams Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1994582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476204955818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1994582"},{"teacherId":636459,"projectId":9209480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the STEM program at Govans Elementary! It is week 4 of school and we have already benefited from using the donated materials already! Students have been using the bowls and trays while testing soil samples to figure out what area of their pretend town the pollution was coming from. The bowls are also being used while they test different materials to determine which would be best to clean up and oil spill.\r\nI am excited for all of the other opportunities you have provided for us as the year goes on we will be able to continue to use all of the supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1746792128092,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lab-materials/9209480/","projectTitle":"STEM Lab Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp636459_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713977049280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/636459"},{"teacherId":1994582,"projectId":9276909,"letterContent":"My students loved recieving their squishmallows. They each got the opportunity to choose one that they liked the most from the pile. Students squealed with excitement as they chose one. They are using them as reading buddies and helping motivate them to read more using their new friend as a listener.\r\nMy students loved the prizes they also could earn for doing well in reading groups. They are highly motivated to do their best during reading so that they have the opportunity to choose a prize later in the day for good work during their reading block.\r\nStudents have many options to pick from and many are desirable which means they truely try their best to get the prizes. \r\nThank you for your support and help as I create a fun, and motivating classroom for my little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746529304485,"projectUrl":"project/squishing-in-some-reading-prizes/9276909/","projectTitle":"Squishing in some reading prizes.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1994582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476204955818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1994582"},{"teacherId":9402033,"projectId":8430134,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! \r\n\r\nOur Govans students loved working on this crafts while celebrating and being recognized for their SEL accomplishments! \r\n\r\nEach month we hold a SEL party for the character trait we are learning about. These include: respect, fairness, caring, citizenship, responsibility, integrity, courage, inclusivity. \r\n\r\nThe kids get snacks, do the craft, and we read a blub written by their teacher that explains what they have done to celebrate the trait. It is such a fun time!","fullyFundedDate":1726696071365,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-monthly-sel-parties/8430134/","projectTitle":"Materials for Monthly SEL Parties!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. St. Germain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9402033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701744308628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9402033"},{"teacherId":9560684,"projectId":9026929,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my first-grade classroom has been transformed into an engaging, hands-on learning space filled with excitement and curiosity. The math games you helped fund have quickly become a favorite part of our day. Whether students are practicing addition with colorful card games or strengthening their number sense with board games, the new resources make learning feel like play. I've also been able to use the laminator and paper to create custom games that target the specific skills my students need, ensuring every child is challenged at the right level. The organizer has made it easy to store and rotate materials, keeping our classroom running smoothly and helping the students take pride in maintaining their learning space.\r\n\r\nThe look on my students' faces when they first saw the math games and bright materials was unforgettable—pure joy and excitement! They couldn't wait to dive in and start playing, not even realizing how much they were learning in the process. One of our favorite moments so far has been a math center activity where students rotated between different games, cheering each other on and helping one another solve problems. It has brought a new level of collaboration and confidence to our classroom. Looking ahead, we're using these tools to support our current unit on money, and the students are already showing great progress. I can't thank you enough for making this kind of meaningful, joyful learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1743038084203,"projectUrl":"project/math-games-for-brilliant-minds-a-fun-wa/9026929/","projectTitle":"Math Games for Brilliant Minds: A Fun Way to Excel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9560684_orig.jpg?crop=1160,1160,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717184819196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9560684"},{"teacherId":636459,"projectId":9074188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first year of having a STEM classroom. As we build our inventory, even more students will get to use the materials each year.\r\n\r\nWhen we first started talking about magnets, we had very few the students could use hands on. Once we got the kits, all the students were able to work with a kit to see how magnets work. They enjoyed seeing who could get the car to move the furthest through magnet forces.\r\n\r\nNext year we will dive even deeper into the world of magnets thanks to the kits provided by donors like yourself. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our STEM classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741276547548,"projectUrl":"project/its-magnetizing/9074188/","projectTitle":"It's Magnetizing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp636459_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713977049280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/636459"},{"teacherId":9791783,"projectId":8856527,"letterContent":"Over the past quarter of this school year (from January through March), our first and second grade students who are part of our after-school program had the opportunity to learn embroidery. Thanks to all of you, this workshop finally got off the ground this year! \r\n\r\nThe idea for this workshop started over 18 months ago, when a former student of mine, Shannell, reached out to catch up on life. ; -) During our conversation, she shared about her side business in sewing and fashion design and how she wanted to get involved with young students to share her skills. Shannell was serious about this offer, and she put together a beautiful professional proposal, pitched it to our after school director, and after recognizing that we didn't have the funds to cover the cost, collaborated to complete the DonorsChoose application. Eighteen months later, she was in our classrooms engaged with the children. \r\n\r\nThe students reacted with enthusiasm to learn a new skill. Even our energetic young boys, who often choose more active activities, were receptive to learning embroidery. When I stopped by to check in on their projects, they were so excited to share. \"I'm making pillows for all five of my siblings, Mrs. Jennings.\" (K.W.) \"I want to make a pillow for my mother for Mothers' Day, Mrs. Jennings.\" (N.B.) \"Look at my stitching, Mrs. Jennings. I never did this before. This was fun.\" (M.P.) \r\n\r\nNeedless to say, these messages warmed my heart. I am so proud of my former student, Shannell, and her eagerness to give back to our community. I am grateful for this opportunity that DonorsChoose has awarded us. This may seem like a small gesture to some, but you all have brought huge smiles to many and have made a difference in our students' little lives. \r\n\r\nFurthermore, we have enough materials to continue this workshop in quarter four (March-June) for a new group of students for 8 sessions/workshops. Thank you. Our Govans team is grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1729012892602,"projectUrl":"project/picassews-little-learners/8856527/","projectTitle":"Picassew's Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9791783"},{"teacherId":9817497,"projectId":8906353,"letterContent":"On behalf of Govans Elementary School's LIT Math Tutoring Program, I would like to share our overwhelming gratitude for your generous donation toward the materials needed to enhance our tutoring program. Your donations support the academic interventions for over 50 students grades Kindergarten thru 5th. Because of your compassion and kindness, our tutors are able to support and educate each scholar at their individual needs and performance levels. \r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your contributions and hope that you see the sincere positive impact your donation has on Govans ES's LIT Math Tutoring Program. Thank you for everything you do and have done for Govans!","fullyFundedDate":1733591317658,"projectUrl":"project/lit-math-tutoring/8906353/","projectTitle":"LIT MATH TUTORING","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. CM","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817497"},{"teacherId":9811151,"projectId":8893997,"letterContent":"Me and my students marveled in appreciation and enjoyment about this project. Everyone was able to create a scene from their Science Narratives about Earth's Systems. My first reaction to seeing the materials were jaw dropping. I grew humble and mesmerized. I just knew that a major goal was going to be achieved by each student. Everyone treated the materials with care. \r\n My next step is to help someone else fund their project. This project was super fun but also very challenging. Students had to not overuse materials but actually be quite intentional with what they chose to convey artistically. This project gave students the confidence and plenty of choice that truly stimulated the imagination for this project.\r\n Thank you for generosity and sewing into young lives. This gave students the chance to connect critical thinking and art. Students value having the opportunity to create things. Although it was a structured activity, students went above and beyond in such a therapeutic way. Students sincerely valued having the chance to do engage in something that generous donors had given them from the kindness of their hearts. Thank you again. For this project was about completion, but it was even more about students working collaboratively and communicating effectively.","fullyFundedDate":1729633929016,"projectUrl":"project/oh-mother-earth-a-project-modeling-e/8893997/","projectTitle":"\"Oh Mother Earth!\": A Project Modeling Earth's Systems","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kweh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811151_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729538092592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811151"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64389","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":410,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":89,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.4,"schoolId":64389,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Govans Elementary School 213 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Govans Elementary School 213","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/govans-elementary-school-213/64389"}