{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Charles Drew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10346108,"projectId":10699070,"letterContent":"Our Science of Reading station resources give students engaging, hands-on practice with phonics, phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, and vocabulary. These materials help make reading skills concrete and easier to practice independently or with a partner. Students are especially excited to rotate through stations, use interactive materials, and celebrate their progress. Our developing readers have especially warmed to these activities because they provide repeated practice in a fun, low-pressure way. The stations also allow students to work at their own pace while building confidence and strengthening the foundational skills they need to become successful readers.","fullyFundedDate":1790951090097,"projectUrl":"project/sor-station/10699070/","projectTitle":"SOR Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moradel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10346108_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762571322324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmoradel"},{"teacherId":10346108,"projectId":10606955,"letterContent":"Our books with student representation project gives students the chance to see themselves, their families, cultures, and experiences reflected in the stories they read. These books support literacy, vocabulary, comprehension, and meaningful classroom discussions while helping students connect personally with reading. Students are especially excited to discover characters and stories that feel familiar and relatable. Our students who may be reluctant readers have shown particular interest because they can connect with the characters and experiences. These books help every child feel seen, valued, and excited to read while building empathy and understanding of others.","fullyFundedDate":1790951059656,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-them-to-see-themselves/10606955/","projectTitle":"Books for Them to See Themselves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moradel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10346108_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762571322324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmoradel"},{"teacherId":10346108,"projectId":10595088,"letterContent":"Our STEM bins give students hands-on opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through building, testing, and problem-solving. The most exciting part is that learning feels like play! Students can experiment with materials, work together, and discover solutions while developing creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance. Our curious learners especially love the freedom to explore and create. Students who may be quieter during traditional lessons often become more engaged when they can learn by doing. These STEM bins help turn everyday classroom moments into opportunities for discovery, collaboration, and joyful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1790951059269,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-stem-bins/10595088/","projectTitle":"Imagination STEM Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moradel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10346108_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762571322324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmoradel"},{"teacherId":10346108,"projectId":10529844,"letterContent":"Our classroom camera makes learning more visible, interactive, and accessible. Students can watch demonstrations, see close-up examples, and share their work with the whole class, helping them better understand new concepts. What excites students most is seeing their own work and ideas displayed and being able to participate in lessons in a new way. Our hands-on learners and students who may be shy about speaking in front of the class have especially warmed to it because the camera gives them a comfortable way to share, participate, and build confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1790951122072,"projectUrl":"project/remember-this-moment/10529844/","projectTitle":"Remember This Moment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moradel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10346108_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762571322324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmoradel"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10346672,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting this project for our school's community of readers. These books have definitely been impactful for readers. They love to read graphic novels! Since the start of the school year, the books have been enjoyed by many readers. The InvestiGators, Baby-Sitters Little Sister, and Sweet Valley Twins books are among the most popular books with our readers. They couldn't wait to dive into these new books from their favorite series and revisit characters they know and love. The Minecraft manga books have also been a hit with many students. Your generosity has helped us to engage readers and to encourage them to read more. Thank you for making a positive impact on the reading lives of the students in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1783782102933,"projectUrl":"project/getting-school-started-with-great-graphi/10346672/","projectTitle":"Getting School Started with Great Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":10241781,"projectId":10214789,"letterContent":"When our box of origami books and colorful paper arrived, my students were eager to open them up and start folding. In our art studio, reading can look very hands-on and visual. Students gather around tables with a book open in front of them, following step-by-step diagrams, interpreting symbols, and translating printed instructions into physical, 3D shapes. These texts introduce crucial cross-curricular skills, including spatial reasoning, geometric understanding (like fractions, symmetry, and angles), and sequential problem-solving. Learning to \"read\" visual instructions teaches them patience and fine motor control, turning reading into an active, tactile experience.\r\n\r\nWe recently put these resources to work during a fourth-grade class, where students learned how simple folds can transform a flat sheet into something dynamic. One moment that stood out involved a few of my English Language Learners and students who sometimes struggle with traditional reading. They immediately gravitated toward the clear, illustrated steps in the new books. Because the instructions rely on visual literacy and universal symbols, these students were able to work independently, follow complex patterns, and even step up to help their classmates finish folding paper cranes and jumping frogs.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are not only discovering the joy of paper art, but they are also building confidence in their ability to read, decipher, and follow complex visual texts. Thank you for bringing these fantastic resources to our art room!","fullyFundedDate":1778089147254,"projectUrl":"project/origami-for-art-class/10214789/","projectTitle":"Origami for Art Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10241781_orig.png?crop=1487,1487,x132,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764806853297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10241781"},{"teacherId":10241781,"projectId":10303053,"letterContent":"When the box containing our new tempera cake paint sets arrived, my students were genuinely excited to unpack them. They are so used to working with liquid tempera that having neat, easy-to-use paint trays felt like a real upgrade for our room. The excitement was immediate, and everyone was eager to dive in and try them out.\r\n\r\nWe put the paints to work right away with our kindergarteners during a lesson centered on the book Beautiful Oops!. The students used the bright paint cakes to transform accidental smudges and splatters into creative designs, reinforcing the idea that making mistakes in art is completely okay. One great moment was watching a student turn a giant paint drip into a friendly monster, beaming with pride as he realized he didn't need to start over. The simple, manageable nature of the tempera cakes made it easy for our youngest artists to focus on playing and experimenting without feeling overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nNext up, our students with special needs will be using these paints to create vibrant fall trees. The rich pigments and easy brush-loading will allow them to layer bright autumn colors across their papers with independence and confidence. Thank you so much for your generosity—having reliable, quality art supplies makes a tangible difference in our day-to-day lessons!","fullyFundedDate":1781038274554,"projectUrl":"project/tempera-cakes-make-painting-fun-and-acce/10303053/","projectTitle":"Tempera Cakes Make Painting Fun and Accessible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10241781_orig.png?crop=1487,1487,x132,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764806853297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10241781"},{"teacherId":10346108,"projectId":10530044,"letterContent":"Our label maker will support literacy and organization by helping students connect written words to objects in our classroom. Students will read, recognize, and use labels as they move through daily routines. \r\n\r\nCreating and placing labels will also encourage vocabulary development, letter-sound practice, and independence. Clearly labeled materials will make our classroom easier to navigate and help students take responsibility for keeping their learning space organized. Thank you so much for your care and financial contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1789614085034,"projectUrl":"project/print-label-learn/10530044/","projectTitle":"Print, Label, Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moradel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10346108_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762571322324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmoradel"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10326811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school's community of readers. Our readers have been so excited to find these new books on our shelves to start the school year.\r\n\r\nThere has been lots of excitement about the Astrid and Stella book, which is a favorite book series at our school. The Press Start and Diary of a Roblox Pro book series are new to our school and the video game inspired style of their cover images have caught the eyes of lots of readers. There has also been lots of interest The Wildlife Rescue series from our school's animal lovers. These books truly offer something for just about every reader, which will help us to encourage new and striving readers to grow their reading skills. Thank you again for helping us to spread book joy and grow our community of readers!","fullyFundedDate":1781559955352,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-new-chapter-books/10326811/","projectTitle":"New School Year, New Chapter (Books)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10356211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school's community of readers! We have many readers who enjoy joke books and they had read pretty much every one of the books in our collection. These books have given them a whole new array of jokes to read and try out on their classmates and their families. \r\nOur readers are delighted with the new selection of joke books and immediately began to borrow them. The Just Jokes, Just Joking, and Laugh-Out-Loud Gross Jokes books have been especially popular with readers. I believe our readers' families are also happy to have some new jokes to listen to as well. Thank you for helping us to spread book joy and build readers!","fullyFundedDate":1783105374406,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-no-joke/10356211/","projectTitle":"Reading Is No Joke!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10305805,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting this project for our school's community of readers. Many of our grade levels have poetry units as part of their English Language Arts units of study, so these books are going to play an important role in instruction and learning as we progress through the school year.\r\n\r\nWe are also highlighting the different poetry books as part of rotating book displays. The World Soccer Kings book has caught the eyes of quite a few readers already! Readers are enjoying the photos of their favorite players and reading the poems about them, too.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity and support in helping us grow our community of readers.","fullyFundedDate":1780421270841,"projectUrl":"project/poetry-power/10305805/","projectTitle":"Poetry Power","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":10284588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school's community of readers! As they arrived, I immediately put the books out for display. Readers have enjoyed these books so much already and I know they'll continue to enjoy them when we return to school after our summer break.\r\n\r\nReaders have been especially interested in the books about American wildlife and our national parks. 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