{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Charles Drew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8907541,"projectId":9937600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for our school's community of readers. The books are already being enjoyed by many of our students. I have to say that it was a challenge to get photos of the books in reader hands since they've already been checked out! In fact, there's a long waiting list for the two books in the Hooky graphic novel series. Our Dog Man and Jasper Rabbit fans are thrilled to have even more copies of their favorites so that they don't have to wait as long to read about the beloved characters. \r\n \r\nWe've also been able to repair and reinforce bindings and pages on many books in need of repair with the rolls of book tape. Rolls of tape may not seem important, but they help us to keep books circulating so they can be enjoyed by even more readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes a difference in helping us to create lifelong readers and is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1765809761907,"projectUrl":"project/year-end-library-refresh/9937600/","projectTitle":"Year End Library Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tecler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tecler"},{"teacherId":10346108,"projectId":10044018,"letterContent":"Writing center materials directly impact donors by turning their generosity into daily student growth. With quality pencils, markers, paper, and tools, students actively practice writing, fine motor skills, and creativity. Donor support helps children build confidence as they express ideas, form letters, and communicate clearly. These materials increase independence, engagement, and pride in learning, allowing donors to see a meaningful, lasting impact on literacy development and classroom success every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768969883679,"projectUrl":"project/writing-center-essentials/10044018/","projectTitle":"Writing Center Essentials","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":10027381,"letterContent":"Calming materials support students by helping them regulate emotions, reduce stress, and remain focused during the school day. Students use items such as fidgets, weighted tools, and calming visuals to self-soothe, manage sensory needs, and regain attention after moments of dysregulation. These materials promote a safe, supportive classroom environment, increase readiness to learn, and help students build self-regulation skills that support academic and social success. This will really help students with autism in particular!","fullyFundedDate":1768790243485,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-ready-minds/10027381/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Ready Minds","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":10002440,"letterContent":"Anchor chart tools support student learning by making key concepts visible, clear, and accessible throughout the day. Students refer to charts for reminders of routines, strategies, vocabulary, and academic skills. These tools reinforce lessons, support independence, and help students make connections across subjects. Anchor charts provide consistent visual support, reduce confusion, and strengthen comprehension for diverse learners by allowing them to revisit learning at their own pace. The kids will learn so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768434405395,"projectUrl":"project/charting-our-way-to-success/10002440/","projectTitle":"Charting Our Way to Success","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":9990677,"letterContent":"Writing tools support students as they develop fine motor skills, letter formation, and early writing confidence. Students use pencils, markers, and other tools to practice grip, trace letters, label drawings, and express ideas. These materials encourage creativity, build stamina for writing tasks, and provide multiple ways for students to communicate their thoughts. Writing tools help make learning accessible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for all learners in our class. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768434651202,"projectUrl":"project/write-away/9990677/","projectTitle":"Write Away!","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":9987641,"letterContent":"Math manipulatives support hands-on learning by helping students see, touch, and explore abstract math concepts in a concrete way. Students use manipulatives to build number sense, practice counting, compare quantities, solve problems, and model operations like addition and subtraction. These tools increase engagement, support diverse learning needs, strengthen fine motor skills, and encourage mathematical language through discussion and exploration. This is such an amazing donation and we will put it to good use!","fullyFundedDate":1768493521425,"projectUrl":"project/math-mayhem/9987641/","projectTitle":"Math Mayhem!","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":9643971,"projectId":9740960,"letterContent":"Our students are loving the materials we received. Our spinning chair gets used every single day by multiple students. It has been a blessing to have these sensory options available to help our students regulate when come into school so that our students can be available for learning and to feel comfortable. We use the peanut ball as both a seating option and a sensory tool. The echo microphone gets a lot of use during our whole group time to encourage greater participation in the form of expressive language. Our students also absolutely love the dancing cactus toy. It has been great to see what they would like the cactus to repeat, and ultimately the creative, spontaneous language in our classroom has exploded. Thank you again for providing our students these tools to help them meet their goals while still having fun.","fullyFundedDate":1761086488185,"projectUrl":"project/play-that-speaks-giving-children-tools/9740960/","projectTitle":"Play That Speaks: Giving Children Tools to Find Their Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Domanti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9643971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745627326312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherine-domanti"},{"teacherId":10346108,"projectId":9956881,"letterContent":"Cube chairs will greatly benefit our students by offering safe, supportive seating that encourages comfort, proper posture, and focus during learning. Many young learners need flexible seating options that allow them to stay engaged during small-group instruction, center time, and independent work. Lightweight and versatile, cube chairs enable students to move them easily and use them in different ways throughout the day, promoting independence and choice. By adding these chairs, we can create a more inclusive, flexible, and welcoming classroom environment where every student has a seat that supports participation, confidence, and academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1766720659641,"projectUrl":"project/cube-chairs-for-calm-cozy-learning/9956881/","projectTitle":"Cube Chairs for Calm & Cozy Learning","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":9956528,"letterContent":"Dramatic play materials such as dolls, kitchen toys, and cleaning supplies provide students with meaningful, hands-on experiences that support social, emotional, and language development. Through role-playing real-life situations, students practice cooperation, communication, empathy, and responsibility while strengthening fine-motor skills. Dolls encourage nurturing behaviors, and pretend cooking and cleaning activities build independence and problem-solving abilities. These materials create opportunities for creativity, imagination, and self-expression in a safe, supportive classroom environment. By engaging in dramatic play, students develop confidence, joy, and essential life skills, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767176010438,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-imaginations/9956528/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Imaginations","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":9925850,"letterContent":"Jelly Blox and soft foam shapes give students a safe, hands-on way to explore building, problem-solving, and creativity. They strengthen fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and early engineering thinking while supporting sensory-friendly play. Using these materials promotes teamwork, communication, and imaginative exploration. Students design, stack, and experiment confidently, learning through joyful play that enhances both academic skills and social-emotional growth in a fun, engaging way. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1765679695784,"projectUrl":"project/soft-blocks-for-big-imaginations/9925850/","projectTitle":"Soft Blocks for Big Imaginations","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":9908884,"letterContent":"Pluffle supports students' social-emotional needs by providing a soft, moldable, calming sensory tool. Students use it during transitions, independent work, and moments of overwhelm to feel grounded, regulate emotions, and focus. It reduces anxiety, restlessness, and impulsivity, helping students engage in learning. Students love its texture, use it independently, and show improved self-regulation, attention, and confidence. Pluffle creates a positive, supportive classroom where all students feel safe and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1765482925639,"projectUrl":"project/pluffle-power-building-calm-happy-litt/9908884/","projectTitle":"Pluffle Power: Building Calm, Happy Little Learners","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":9956399,"letterContent":"A concentration kit that includes desk partitions, noise-reducing headphones, and organizational tools actively supports how students learn each day in our classroom. While many donors are familiar with technology in the home, this classroom technology works by intentionally shaping the learning environment to improve focus, independence, and access to instruction. The desk partitions reduce visual distractions and help students attend to their own work rather than the movement and materials around them. Noise-reducing headphones minimize background sounds during independent work, small-group rotations, and assessments, allowing students to sustain attention for longer periods of time. Organizational tools ensure materials are clearly labeled and easily accessible, reducing lost instructional time and frustration. Together, these tools help students regulate their attention and sensory input so they can fully engage in reading, writing, math, and problem-solving tasks. When students are able to focus and organize their learning space, they complete work more efficiently, build confidence, and demonstrate what they truly know.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about the concentration kit because it gives them ownership over their learning and helps them feel successful. They independently choose when to set up their partition, use headphones, or organize their materials, which promotes self-awareness and responsibility. Many students describe feeling calmer and more prepared to learn when using the kit. Students who struggle with attention, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety show noticeable improvements in focus, stamina, and task completion. Students with executive functioning or fine motor challenges benefit from having materials within reach and a structured workspace that reduces overwhelm. Even students without identified learning needs respond positively, recognizing that everyone benefits from a quiet, organized environment. The concentration kit creates a classroom culture where all learners feel supported, capable, and motivated to do their best work, making it an impactful and meaningful investment in student success.","fullyFundedDate":1765664773539,"projectUrl":"project/concentration-success-kit/9956399/","projectTitle":"Concentration Success Kit!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56201","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":485,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.7,"schoolId":56201,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Charles Drew Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Charles Drew Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/montgomery-county-public-schools/dr-charles-drew-elementary-school/56201"}