{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Indian Queen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3905490,"projectId":10188120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Classroom Ready project! The supplies provided through this project have helped us create a more organized, prepared, and welcoming classroom for our students. Having pencils, erasers, a reliable pencil sharpener, and fresh bulletin board materials readily available means students can begin their work without unnecessary interruptions and focus more of their time on learning.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see our classroom refreshed and stocked with supplies for the new school year. These everyday essentials may seem simple, but they make a big difference in helping our routines run smoothly and ensuring students have what they need throughout the day. The additional classroom tools have also helped me stay mobile during lessons so I can monitor student progress and provide support when needed.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for helping us start the school year prepared and ready for success. Your support has created an environment where students can feel organized, supported, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778941902804,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-ready/10188120/","projectTitle":"Classroom Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salugao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3905490_orig.jpg?crop=1273,1273,x104,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588959946376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-salugao"},{"teacherId":3905490,"projectId":10162171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Calm and Focus Tools project! The quiet fidgets and privacy partitions have helped create a calmer and more focused learning environment for our students. Students can use the fidgets when they need a quiet way to manage their energy, while the privacy partitions provide additional support during independent work, assessments, and other activities that require concentration.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see the new resources and quickly learned how to use them appropriately as tools for learning. These materials have been especially helpful for students who are easily distracted or benefit from having their own defined workspace. They can spend more time focused on their assignments and less time distracted by what is happening around them.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these tools during independent practice, assessments, small-group rotations, and other classroom activities. Your generosity has given our students additional ways to recognize what they need to be successful learners. We are so grateful for your support and for helping us create a classroom where students can feel calm, focused, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778950885011,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-focus-tools/10162171/","projectTitle":"Calm and Focus Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salugao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3905490_orig.jpg?crop=1273,1273,x104,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588959946376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-salugao"},{"teacherId":3905490,"projectId":10188037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Hear Us Learn project! The new headphones have made a wonderful difference in our classroom by giving students reliable tools to use during their digital learning activities. Students use headphones while working on programs and other instructional resources. Having durable headphones allows them to hear directions and instructional videos clearly while staying focused without distracting the students around them.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to see the new headphones and especially happy to have a dependable pair that works properly. Our previous headphones had cords that were beginning to fray and break, so having higher-quality replacements means fewer interruptions and less frustration during lessons. Students can now get started quickly, work more independently, and spend more time focused on their learning.\r\n\r\nThese headphones will continue to support our students throughout the school year during independent practice, small-group rotations, and technology-based lessons. We are so grateful for your generosity and for providing resources that we hope will serve our students for years to come. Thank you for helping us create a more focused and productive learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1777684285192,"projectUrl":"project/hear-us-learn/10188037/","projectTitle":"Hear Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salugao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3905490_orig.jpg?crop=1273,1273,x104,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588959946376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-salugao"},{"teacherId":3905490,"projectId":9875910,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Fueling Math Minds project! Because of your generosity, our after-school math club was a huge success. The snacks you provided gave students the energy they needed after a full school day, allowing them to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn during our tutoring sessions. It truly made a difference in their ability to participate and persevere through challenging math tasks.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was seeing students come in excited, grab a snack, and then jump right into solving problems together. The snacks helped create a welcoming and positive environment where students felt comfortable, supported, and motivated. It also encouraged a sense of community as students shared and enjoyed this time together while learning.\r\n\r\nAs our math club wrapped up, we were able to end on a strong note with enough snacks to go around and share with everyone. Students left each session feeling proud of their hard work and progress. Your support helped make this experience not only productive but also enjoyable and memorable. Thank you for helping us fuel both their minds and their success!","fullyFundedDate":1767243184895,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-math-minds/9875910/","projectTitle":"Fueling Math Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salugao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3905490_orig.jpg?crop=1273,1273,x104,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588959946376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-salugao"},{"teacherId":9700083,"projectId":9637219,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our DonorsChoose supporters for their generous contributions in helping us strengthen the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program at Indian Queen Elementary School. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging tools and resources that promote emotional awareness, self-regulation, and healthy coping strategies. Your support allows us to create a nurturing environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to express their emotions.\r\n\r\nThe items we received—including the Emotions Coin Drop, Emotion Tower Social Emotional Learning Activities, Mindful Maze Boards, Lakeshore Gel-Bead Emotion Friends, SEL-focused children's books, and sensory fidget tools—have already made a meaningful impact in our classrooms and counseling sessions. These resources provide hands-on, developmentally appropriate ways for students to identify feelings, manage stress, and build emotional resilience.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate the investment you have made in our students' well-being and growth. Your generosity helps us foster a positive school climate where students can thrive both academically and emotionally. Thank you for helping us make a lasting difference in the lives of our students at Indian Queen Elementary School.","fullyFundedDate":1764688945602,"projectUrl":"project/building-brave-and-kind-kids/9637219/","projectTitle":"Building Brave and Kind Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700083_orig.png?crop=604,604,x54,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755019756701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700083"},{"teacherId":4513454,"projectId":9753514,"letterContent":"The \"Nothing More Than Big Feelings\" project has been amazing to implement in our classroom. The \"Teachers Together Social Emotional Toddler\" kit has been a great resource for my students. Using the puppets from this kit has helped my students make real-world connections about the different ways they feel. All the social-emotional books are useful tools. They also provide real-world scenarios to help students solve their problems. \r\n\r\nThe Solar fidget bubble pop, the Rainbow sensory tube, the calming ball, and the Nasco quiet bag have all been added to our safe place corner for students' access at any time. All of these materials have helped my students develop the social-emotional skills they will need in everyday life. We can't thank you enough for supporting us.","fullyFundedDate":1762960407139,"projectUrl":"project/nothing-more-than-big-feelings/9753514/","projectTitle":"Nothing More Than Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore-Carrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4513454_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514488745391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mooreprekcubs"},{"teacherId":4513454,"projectId":9831458,"letterContent":"My students always love it when our projects are funded. This project was extra special because we needed new materials, toys, and games. They couldn't wait until I unpacked the boxes. The \"Catch a Letter Magnetic Learning Game\" and \"Magnetic Alphabet Builders\" are our favorites. These games have helped my students learn letters and letter sounds. This is a very important skill for students to develop as they prepare for kindergarten and beyond. The \"Counting Cars and Peg Number Boards\" are great for teaching number recognition, counting, and cardinality. Thank you for all your support in funding this project. My students have benefited greatly from your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764610990591,"projectUrl":"project/abcs-and-123s/9831458/","projectTitle":"ABC's and 123's","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore-Carrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4513454_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514488745391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mooreprekcubs"},{"teacherId":1540933,"projectId":9868229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to fill my classroom with the resources needed to help my students to engage in mathematics. Over the last several months I have been able to provide my students with the materials they need to learn and engage in learning without impacting the time in class to pass out materials.\r\n\r\nThe zip pouches have been a huge change agent for my students to keep our materials organized. The students have easy access to what they need in class and have ownership of their materials. Students now independently pull out the pouch to use whenever they need manipulatives to help them with their work. \r\n\r\nThe whiteboards with the hundreds chart, number line and ten frame have also been a huge help for students. When they are working I see students pull it out of their pouch and work out the problems without having to use paper, and they like using the whiteboard and markers. \r\n\r\nAs well, the number of the day chart has been a huge hit for my students. They love taking turns writing out the various parts, such as the tally marks and drawing the picture. It has helped my students to gain an understanding of expanded form and base 10 / place value. This has been a huge help as we are working on addition and subtraction.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1762108421388,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools/9868229/","projectTitle":"Math Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kauffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1540933_orig.png?crop=271,271,x126,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690212185478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1540933"},{"teacherId":5975493,"projectId":9437290,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support; my students were thrilled to receive their new resources! The moment the wobble cushion, headphones, pencil sharpener, and tennis balls arrived, their eyes lit up with excitement. We immediately put everything to use. Chairs and desks are now quiet thanks to the tennis balls, and the wobble cushion has become a favorite for students who need to move while staying focused. The sharpener has saved us time during transitions, and the headphones have made a huge difference during our digital reading center, helping students concentrate without distractions.\r\n These tools have truly transformed our learning environment. Students now use the headphones during their personalized intervention time, allowing them to focus on activities and lessons that match their individual learning levels. Whether they're working on phonics, reading fluency, or comprehension skills, the headphones help minimize distractions and create a quiet space for targeted growth. The calm and focused energy in the classroom has noticeably improved, and students are more engaged and confident in their learning. I'm so grateful for your kindness! You've made a lasting difference in our daily routines and in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1758636521587,"projectUrl":"project/from-wiggles-to-focus-tools-for-learnin/9437290/","projectTitle":"From Wiggles to Focus: Tools for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manansala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5975493"},{"teacherId":3905490,"projectId":9827509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Clicking Toward Success project! The new computer mice have made a noticeable difference in how smoothly technology is used in our classroom. In school, technology is more than just screen time. Students use it to complete interactive math tasks, explore science simulations, graph data, and demonstrate their understanding through digital tools. Having reliable mice allows students to navigate these programs accurately and confidently, which helps them stay focused on learning rather than struggling with broken or unresponsive equipment.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how easy and comfortable the new mice are to use. They immediately noticed the difference and were thrilled that their work no longer gets interrupted by malfunctioning tools. Tasks that once caused frustration are now completed with confidence, and students feel proud using technology that works well.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with fine motor control or became easily frustrated during digital tasks have especially benefited. These students are now more engaged, willing to try challenging problems, and able to work independently for longer periods of time. Your generosity has helped create a more positive, efficient, and empowering learning environment for all of our students. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764688945841,"projectUrl":"project/clicking-toward-success/9827509/","projectTitle":"Clicking Toward Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salugao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3905490_orig.jpg?crop=1273,1273,x104,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588959946376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-salugao"},{"teacherId":9811225,"projectId":9727700,"letterContent":"I am still in awe of how quickly this project was funded! My heart is so full because of your generosity❤️. My students walked in with smiles when they first saw the colorful seat back packets. Students store their chromebooks and take-home folder in them. They know the routine to put the supplies inside during the morning so they're ready for the day. This also teaches them personal responsibility! As the teacher, I can easily look and spot if they have their materials for the day. \r\n\r\nWhen it's time to get on our Chromebooks in reading and math for daily intervention time, students simply reach behind them! No time is wasted digging in desks or book bags. We are able to spend more time learning and less time setting up. When important papers are given from the office, classwork is passed back, or students bring papers from art, they simply go right to their seats and can put their papers away. Not having to go to their bookbag during the day allows students to stay focused on the current task.\r\n\r\nCurrently in math, we are starting our unit on measurement. Students will complete interactive measurement games, assignments, and exit tickets using their chromebooks. The transition to do these activities will be seamless, thanks to your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1758923532687,"projectUrl":"project/tools-within-reach-keeping-kids-ready-t/9727700/","projectTitle":"Tools Within Reach: Keeping Kids Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811225_orig.jpg?crop=1429,1429,x631,y510&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758225425903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811225"},{"teacherId":4513454,"projectId":9611062,"letterContent":"My students love the new materials added to our science center. Our Science Center was in need of updated materials, and this project supported this vision. They really love playing with the magnetic tiles. They have built trains, houses, skyscrapers, and anything else they can think of. My students have been exploring with the view finders and drawing the pictures they see. The Real Bug specimen kit and magnifying glasses have helped my students see what insects look like up close. In the upcoming weeks, we will be exploring and learning all about S.T.E.M.","fullyFundedDate":1759175990238,"projectUrl":"project/science-discovery-exploration-center/9611062/","projectTitle":"Science & Discovery Exploration Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore-Carrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4513454_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514488745391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mooreprekcubs"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65011","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":242,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.1,"schoolId":65011,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Indian Queen Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Indian Queen Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/indian-queen-elementary-school/65011"}