{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leith Walk Elementary School 245","outOfStateSupporters":40.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3765459,"projectId":10196675,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my \"Outdoor Play in Pre-K\" project! Your generosity has helped transform outdoor time into an exciting opportunity for my young learners to play, explore, move, and learn together.\r\n\r\n Because of your donations, our students now have access to new outdoor games, bubbles, stomp rockets, balance stones, sidewalk chalk, and a variety of other outdoor toys. These materials encourage children to be active while developing important skills such as balance, coordination, gross-motor strength, creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation.\r\n\r\n Our Pre-K students especially love having opportunities to run, jump, balance, create, and experiment outdoors. Whether they are launching stomp rockets, navigating the balance stones, creating colorful sidewalk chalk art, or playing games with their classmates, they are learning through hands-on experiences and joyful play.\r\n\r\n Your support has given our students more than new toys—it has given them more opportunities to move, explore, imagine, and connect with one another. These experiences help make learning fun and give every child a chance to participate, build confidence, and discover something new.\r\n\r\n Thank you for investing in our youngest learners and helping make outdoor play a meaningful part of their school experience. Your generosity is making a difference every time our students step outside!","fullyFundedDate":1778256210245,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-play-in-pre-k/10196675/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Play in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3765459_orig.jpg?crop=799,799,x0,y101&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699630541673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3765459"},{"teacherId":6706867,"projectId":10265217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom and my students! Your kindness has provided us with valuable tools that made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.The document camera, wireless keyboard, and electric stapler has greatly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of instruction. The document camera allows me to clearly model lessons, annotate texts, display student work, and provide real-time examples that help students better understand new concepts. It has made learning more visual, interactive, and accessible, especially during reading, writing, and problem-solving activities.The wireless keyboard allows me to move freely around the classroom while remaining connected to instruction, making it easier to monitor students, provide immediate support, and encourage active participation. The electric stapler has also saved valuable instructional and preparation time by making it easier to organize student materials, packets, and classroom resources.\r\n\r\nTogether, these tools have helped create a more organized, engaging, and productive classroom. Thank you again for investing in my students and helping make these learning opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778569866459,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-building-a-stronger-c/10265217/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Building a Stronger Classroom Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6706867_orig.png?crop=513,513,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565902575554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6706867"},{"teacherId":6706867,"projectId":10280458,"letterContent":"The addition of headphones has greatly improved my classroom by supporting student focus, engagement, and independent learning. Students are able to use digital learning platforms, complete assessments, and participate in listening activities with fewer distractions from surrounding noise. This has been especially helpful during small-group instruction and intervention time, as students can work productively while receiving clear audio support for reading, math, and other academic tasks.\r\n\r\nThe Keurig has also made a positive impact by helping create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment for both students and staff. Having access to a warm beverage for students and staff during long instructional days helps maintain energy and focus, allowing us to stay present and effective throughout the day. It also supports relationship-building when collaborating with colleagues or creating a warm, inviting space for family meetings and classroom visitors. Together, these additions contribute to a more productive and positive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1778517193514,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-learn-headphones-for-student-su/10280458/","projectTitle":"Hear to Learn: Headphones for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. 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Students are able to better concentrate during reading programs, math interventions, and listening assignments, which increases productivity and helps them stay on task throughout the day.\r\n\r\nHeadphones and AirPods Max have also strengthened differentiated instruction by providing students with clear access to audio support, directions, and instructional videos. This is especially beneficial for students who need additional support with reading comprehension, language development, or test preparation. By giving students the ability to work independently while receiving personalized learning support, these resources have improved confidence, engagement, and overall academic success in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778261760695,"projectUrl":"project/sound-support-for-success-empowering-ev/10274749/","projectTitle":"Sound Support for Success: Empowering Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. 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Together, these materials have strengthened classroom routines, reduced interruptions, and provided students with the essential tools they need to remain focused, engaged, organized, and prepared for academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1778890109079,"projectUrl":"project/powered-for-success-essential-supplies/10287166/","projectTitle":"Powered for Success: Essential Supplies for Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6706867_orig.png?crop=513,513,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565902575554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6706867"},{"teacherId":6706867,"projectId":10264103,"letterContent":"The addition of the 11-inch iPad has made a meaningful impact in my classroom by increasing student engagement and supporting more interactive learning experiences. Students are more motivated to participate in lessons when they can use technology to explore concepts, complete assignments, and practice skills independently. The iPad allows for quick access to educational programs, digital reading resources, and learning platforms that help reinforce daily instruction in a way that is both engaging and effective.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has also helped create a more personalized learning environment by allowing me to better meet the diverse needs of my students. Whether students need extra support, enrichment opportunities, or small-group instruction, the iPad provides flexible tools that support differentiated learning. It has improved collaboration, strengthened digital literacy skills, and given students more ownership of their learning, helping to build both confidence and academic success in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778257983275,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-learning-empowering-students/10264103/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Learning: Empowering Students Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6706867_orig.png?crop=513,513,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565902575554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6706867"},{"teacherId":9367955,"projectId":10194978,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us bring music, movement, and creativity outdoors! Your generosity has transformed our outdoor learning space into an exciting extension of our PreK classroom. Now students can dance and express themselves through music, strengthen coordination and number recognition with hopscotch, and explore cause and effect through sensory bubble play.\r\n\r\nThese materials provide joyful, play-based experiences that support our students' physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development. Most importantly, they give our young learners new opportunities to build confidence, use their imaginations, and learn together. We are incredibly grateful for your support of our PreK LEGENDS!","fullyFundedDate":1778597291222,"projectUrl":"project/prek-learn-and-play-outdoors/10194978/","projectTitle":"PreK Learn and Play Outdoors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bernardelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367955_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769013208489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367955"},{"teacherId":6380343,"projectId":10194087,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring more fun, movement, and learning to our Pre-K classroom! Thanks to your generosity, our students now have exciting outdoor resources like balls, sidewalk chalk, and a parachute that make every trip outside an opportunity to play. \r\n\r\nThe first time my students saw the new materials, they were thrilled! They couldn't wait to grab the balls, create colorful chalk drawings, and gather around the parachute. Their excitement and laughter filled the playground as they explored all the different ways to play together.","fullyFundedDate":1777736880936,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-makes-the-dream-work/10194087/","projectTitle":"Teamwork makes the dream work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rockford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6380343_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764697157971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6380343"},{"teacherId":9365114,"projectId":10195430,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Growing Minds Outdoors project. Because of your donation, our students now have access to engaging outdoor materials that encourage exploration, creativity, and active learning. When the new items arrived, the students were thrilled with excitement. They could not wait to begin using the bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and the throw-and-stick ball catch set. These simple yet powerful resources have quickly become some of their favorite outdoor activities.\r\n\r\nThe outdoor materials have created opportunities for exploration, movement, and discovery that support our students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Learning now feels more authentic, hands-on, and full of wonder.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create an environment where our students can learn, grow, and thrive. Your support has opened the door to countless moments of joy, curiosity, and discovery that will have a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1778191635819,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-outdoors/10195430/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duvall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9365114"},{"teacherId":9365114,"projectId":10117968,"letterContent":"Adding a refrigerator and microwave to our Pre‑K classroom has made a meaningful difference in how we support students' health, comfort, and daily routines. These appliances allow us to safely store fresh snacks, fruits, and drinks, which helps us meet the individual needs of students with specific health conditions such as diabetes, food allergies, or dietary restrictions. \r\n\r\nThe refrigerator has also strengthened our PBIS celebrations and classroom parties. We can keep cold treats, fruit trays, yogurt, and drinks fresh until it's time to celebrate, which makes our events smoother, more organized, and more enjoyable for students. The microwave gives us the ability to warm food quickly, whether it's for a student who brings a meal from home or for special classroom events that include warm dishes. \r\n\r\nOverall, these additions have improved classroom management, supported healthier eating habits, and allowed us to respond immediately to students' needs.","fullyFundedDate":1774963713505,"projectUrl":"project/cool-down-fuel-up/10117968/","projectTitle":"Cool Down & Fuel Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duvall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9365114"},{"teacherId":9367955,"projectId":10006503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project, Speech-Language LEGENDS. Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact on my students and our speech-language classroom community.\r\n\r\nOur students were absolutely thrilled when the materials arrived! The excitement on their faces when they saw the wooden cars, trains, train tracks, and road signs was unforgettable. Many students immediately began using their imaginations to build roads and train routes while practicing communication, vocabulary, sequencing, and social interaction skills together. The hands-on materials instantly created opportunities for collaborative play and meaningful language learning.\r\n\r\nThe CVC sound cards and motivator/reinforcement materials have also become valuable tools during our speech sessions. Students are enthusiastically practicing early reading and articulation skills while staying motivated and engaged. One especially memorable moment was watching a student who is usually hesitant to participate eagerly volunteer to practice CVC words while earning reinforcement rewards. The combination of movement, play, and structured learning has helped students build confidence and communication skills in exciting new ways.\r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies, including paper towels and bandaids, have also been incredibly appreciated. Having these everyday essentials available helps keep our learning environment safe, clean, and comfortable for students throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using these materials during speech-language centers focused on storytelling, following directions, turn-taking, articulation practice, and phonics development. We are especially excited to expand our transportation-themed language activities by encouraging students to create their own stories, describe routes and destinations, and work cooperatively with peers using the train and road sets. These experiences are helping students strengthen both their communication and social-emotional skills in authentic and joyful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and believing in the power of hands-on learning. Your kindness and generosity are helping our students grow into confident communicators every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1772738081461,"projectUrl":"project/speech-language-legends/10006503/","projectTitle":"Speech-Language Legends","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bernardelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367955_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769013208489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367955"},{"teacherId":7146775,"projectId":9488700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing the essential materials that help our daily learning run smoothly and successfully. The supplies you donated, including paper, pencils, crayons, markers, sticky notes, dry erase markers, and other classroom essentials, have made a meaningful difference for both instruction and student engagement. Having these materials readily available ensured that students could fully participate in lessons, projects, and hands-on learning without delays or limitations. My students especially enjoyed using the markers and art materials during special projects, which made learning feel more creative, exciting, and interactive.\r\n\r\nThe greatest impact of this project was seen during small group instruction. These materials allowed me to create more focused and intentional learning experiences tailored to student needs. The timer became an important tool that students enjoyed using, helping them stay on track and take ownership of their learning during structured tasks. The utility cart made it easy to move and organize materials between groups, keeping instruction efficient and flowing smoothly. The file folder bins helped organize differentiated resources across all content areas, ensuring each group had what they needed when they needed it. The magnetic whiteboard bookshelf was also extremely helpful for displaying books tied to our lessons and showcasing student work, which helped build pride and engagement in learning. Because everything was so well organized and accessible, I was able to spend more time teaching and supporting students directly.","fullyFundedDate":1763591472657,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-a-strong-start/9488700/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for a Strong Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7146775_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726340332624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7146775"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64394","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":871,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":91,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.8,"schoolId":64394,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Leith Walk Elementary School 245 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Leith Walk Elementary School 245","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/leith-walk-elementary-school-245/64394"}