{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Templeton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10216797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding \"Helping Students Feel Seen, Supported, and Celebrated!!!\" Your generosity will help me recognize my students' hard work, positive choices, growth, and perseverance throughout the school year.\r\nThese treats may seem small, but to a child, a little recognition can mean so much. They will help celebrate progress, motivate students working toward personal goals, and provide an extra bit of comfort and care for students who may be experiencing food insecurity.\r\nMost importantly, your kindness helps send a powerful message to my students: We see you. We believe in you. We are proud of you. Thank you for helping me make my students feel special, supported, and celebrated!","fullyFundedDate":1784651426291,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-feel-seen-supported-a/10216797/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Feel Seen, Supported, and Celebrated!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10373031,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for fully funding \"Because Every Child Deserves a Place for Their Belongings!\" Your generosity is providing suitcases for students experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or moving between temporary places to stay.\r\nFor a child who may be carrying their belongings from one home to another, a suitcase is so much more than luggage. It provides a safe, private place for the things that are theirs and offers a small but meaningful sense of stability, dignity, and normalcy during an uncertain time.\r\nThank you for seeing these children, caring about their needs, and helping us remind them that they are valued, supported, and never alone in our school community. Your kindness will make a difference far beyond what can fit inside a suitcase.","fullyFundedDate":1786031713017,"projectUrl":"project/because-every-child-deserves-a-place-for/10373031/","projectTitle":"Because Every Child Deserves a Place for Their Belongings!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10373041,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Helping Hungry Students Thrive! project! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\nMany of the children I serve come to school carrying challenges that no child should have to face, including food insecurity. Because of your kindness, they will have access to healthy snacks and drinks that provide the nourishment and hydration they need to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\nWhat may seem like a simple snack can mean the difference between a child struggling to concentrate and a child feeling cared for, confident, and prepared to succeed. Your gift is more than food—it is comfort, encouragement, and a reminder that our students are supported by a caring community.\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire school community, thank you for your compassion and generosity. Your support is helping hungry students thrive, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1786244245500,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hungry-students-thrive/10373041/","projectTitle":"Helping Hungry Students Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10104910,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Stepping Into Success: Sneakers for Confidence & Learning!\"\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. For many children, a new pair of sneakers is much more than footwear—it provides comfort, confidence, and a sense of belonging. When students feel good about themselves, they are better able to focus on learning, participate in school activities, and build positive relationships with their peers.\r\nAt Templeton Elementary School, many of our students face challenges outside of the classroom. Your donation helps remove one barrier and ensures that students have the support they need to arrive at school ready to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you for investing in our school community and for showing our children that there are people who care about their well-being and future. Your kindness will have a lasting impact on the confidence and success of the students we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1780593004006,"projectUrl":"project/stepping-into-success-sneakers-for-conf/10104910/","projectTitle":"Stepping Into Success: Sneakers for Confidence & Learning!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10109610,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project, New Shoes, New Confidence, New Possibilities! Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\nAt our Title I elementary school, many students face significant challenges, including poverty, housing instability, and financial hardship. Something as simple as a new pair of shoes can have a powerful impact on a child's confidence, comfort, and ability to fully participate in school each day.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will receive shoes that fit properly and help them feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. For many of our children, these shoes represent more than just footwear—they are a reminder that people care about them and believe in their potential.\r\nAs the school counselor, I see firsthand how meeting basic needs can positively affect a student's self-esteem, attendance, and overall well-being. Your support helps remove barriers and allows students to focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and dreaming about their future.\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and school community, thank you for investing in our children and helping create new opportunities for success. Your generosity is truly changing lives, one step at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1780259763159,"projectUrl":"project/new-shoes-new-confidence-new-possibili/10109610/","projectTitle":"New Shoes, New Confidence, New Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":8945771,"projectId":10091614,"letterContent":"The Scholastic News magazines have had a wonderful impact in my classroom by increasing student engagement and excitement for reading. These texts have helped students strengthen important skills such as identifying the main idea, building vocabulary, and using nonfiction text features to better understand informational reading.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive and collaborative. We read articles together, discuss key ideas, and work with partners to answer questions and share our thinking. Several students who were once reluctant readers are now eager to participate and look forward to each new issue. Thank you for supporting resources that inspire confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772744520406,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-real-world-reading-to-first-gra/10091614/","projectTitle":"Bringing Real-World Reading to First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8945771"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10282908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Sensory Support on Wheels for Our Autism Program!\" Your generosity and kindness will have a meaningful impact on our students each and every day.\r\nBecause of your support, our students will have access to important sensory tools and calming resources that help them regulate emotions, improve focus, and feel more comfortable and successful throughout the school day. These supports are especially important for helping students build confidence, participate in learning, and develop positive coping skills.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and school community. Thank you for helping us create a more supportive, inclusive, and caring environment for all learners!","fullyFundedDate":1779222724237,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-support-on-wheels-for-our-autism/10282908/","projectTitle":"Sensory Support on Wheels for Our Autism Program!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10193328,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Little Learners, Big Adventures: Outdoor Play & Discovery in Pre-K!!!\" These new outdoor learning materials will create exciting opportunities for our Pre-K students to explore, build, imagine, and learn through hands-on play experiences.\r\nOur students will use the vehicles, building materials, and sensory tools during outdoor exploration centers, collaborative play activities, and creative learning experiences that encourage teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth. These materials will help students strengthen important early learning skills while also supporting movement, sensory exploration, and positive peer interactions.\r\nWhen students see these exciting new materials, they will be filled with joy, curiosity, and excitement to explore and create together. Many of our students thrive through active, hands-on learning opportunities, and these resources will help make outdoor learning even more engaging, meaningful, and fun.\r\nYour generosity will help create memorable learning experiences that support the growth, confidence, creativity, and development of our youngest learners each day. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them learn through play and discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1778597974577,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-adventures-outdoor/10193328/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Adventures: Outdoor Play & Discovery in Pre-K!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10240409,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting \"Teaching Courage and Kindness Through Anne Frank's Story!\" Because of your generosity, our students will be able to engage in meaningful conversations about kindness, empathy, courage, acceptance, and standing up for others.\r\nReading in our classroom and counseling lessons is interactive and discussion-based. Students listen to read-alouds, share their thoughts and feelings, ask questions, and make personal connections to the stories we read together. Anne Frank's story will help students better understand the importance of compassion, inclusion, and learning from history.\r\nThese books and resources will help create thoughtful conversations that encourage students to reflect on how their words and actions impact others. Thank you for helping us provide experiences that support both literacy and social-emotional learning for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778505057025,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-courage-and-kindness-through-an/10240409/","projectTitle":"Teaching Courage and Kindness Through Anne Frank’s Story!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10075649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Meeting Basic Needs: Food, Care, and Clean Spaces. Your generosity is truly making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Many of our children come to school facing challenges related to food insecurity and access to basic hygiene items, and your support helps us meet those essential needs with care and dignity.\r\nBecause of you, our students are able to focus more on learning, build confidence, and feel safe and supported in their school environment. These resources allow us to respond quickly and thoughtfully to student needs, ensuring no child feels overlooked or unprepared.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness, compassion, and commitment to helping our students thrive. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1774377041736,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-basic-needs-food-care-and-cle/10075649/","projectTitle":"Meeting Basic Needs: Food, Care, and Clean Spaces!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10110287,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and compassion in supporting our project, \"Dignity Matters: Clean Underwear for Students in Need!\" Your kindness is making a direct and meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\nMany of our children face daily challenges related to poverty and housing instability. Something as simple as having clean, properly fitting underwear can have a powerful impact on a child's confidence, comfort, and ability to focus on learning. Because of you, our students can come to school feeling more secure, cared for, and ready to participate.\r\nYour support goes beyond meeting a basic need—you are helping restore dignity, build self-esteem, and show our students that they are valued and supported by a community that truly cares.\r\nThank you for being a part of this important work and for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1774377035716,"projectUrl":"project/dignity-matters-clean-underwear-for-stu/10110287/","projectTitle":"Dignity Matters: Clean Underwear for Students in Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"},{"teacherId":5564619,"projectId":10075470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Comfort & Care: Snacks for Students Facing Hunger and Stress!!! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students each and every day.\r\nMany of our students come to school carrying more than just their backpacks—they carry worries about food, home, and stability. Because of you, they will now have access to snacks that help them feel cared for, focused, and ready to learn.\r\nYour kindness provides more than nourishment—it brings comfort, dignity, and a sense of belonging. We are truly grateful for your support and the compassion you've shown to our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1774377036700,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-snacks-for-students-faci/10075470/","projectTitle":"Comfort & Care: Snacks for Students Facing Hunger and Stress!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5564619_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673095785509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/darlenegruner"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64973","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":562,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":26,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.4,"schoolId":64973,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Templeton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Templeton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/templeton-elementary-school/64973"}