{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"William Ramsay Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10224989,"projectId":9671112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping bring xylophones into our 4th- and 5th-grade percussion classes. The students have already begun using them every class as we prepare for our upcoming winter concert, and the instruments have transformed both our rehearsals and their overall musical understanding. The xylophones have allowed the students to expand their learning from only having bucket drums to hit to learning to read notes on a music staff and play songs on the xylophones. One of my fourth grade students had requested us to play a song from squid games and the class all cheered and were excited to start learning it on the xylophones. That would not have been possible without your donation. \r\n\r\nWith the concert quickly approaching, our next steps involve refining technique, building confidence, and preparing students to perform songs including Jingle Bells and \"Jump Rope\" from Squid Games. The xylophones have opened the door for deeper learning, richer sound, and a stronger sense of teamwork. Thanks to your support, these young musicians are not only developing new skills but also discovering the pride that comes from creating something beautiful together. We are so grateful for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1757345202474,"projectUrl":"project/play-it-forward-a-class-set-of-xylophon/9671112/","projectTitle":"Play It Forward: A Class Set of Xylophones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10224989"},{"teacherId":5625389,"projectId":9453719,"letterContent":"Words truly can't express how appreciative we are for your generosity. Receiving the full funding for our project, \"Making Music Matter in Pre-K!: Essential Tools for Our Music and Movement Choice Center,\" has been absolutely transformative for our classroom. My students are now so enthused about going to music and exploring the different instruments! Your generosity did not just provide us with materials; it provided an atmosphere of possibility, a foundation for creativity, and countless opportunities for joyful, meaningful learning that deeply engages our students every single day.\r\n\r\nWhen I first envisioned the Music and Movement choice center, it was born out of a critical recognition: children learn best when their entire body and mind are engaged. While we had a passion for integrating these activities, our resources were limited. We relied on improvised tools and had only a few worn-out instruments. This shortage directly impacted our ability to offer high-quality, sustained activities that cater to diverse developmental needs and interests.\r\n\r\nThanks to your compassion and belief in our students, that dream has become our new reality. The arrival of the boxes—filled with finger cymbals, a Mexican Guiro, plastic maracas, rhythmic shakers, castanets, and a much-needed portable speaker and sound machine—was a moment of excitement. Our students gathered around, their eyes wide with anticipation, realizing these were theirs to explore, theirs to create with, and theirs to own.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for seeing the value in our project and for investing in the potential and joy of our students. Your generosity echoes in every beat of the drum and every joyful step taken in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755745106779,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-matter-in-pre-k/9453719/","projectTitle":"Making Music Matter in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5625389_orig.png?crop=307,307,x43,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651344058231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristin-butler"},{"teacherId":8594844,"projectId":9554173,"letterContent":"My students have been so helpful in cleaning their own desks and spaces around the room. With cold and flu season quickly approaching, it is vital that students are aware of their own cleanliness and helping to keep the sniffles at bay! \r\n\r\nThe storage containers have been instrumental in having students know where to put their work when they are finished so it does not get lost in a jumble of papers. First graders love to be seen as responsible big kids, and this autonomy allows them to enjoy that feeling in structured environments.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation. It truly has made a difference in my classroom, and for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1756217076613,"projectUrl":"project/strong-healthy-start-to-first-grade/9554173/","projectTitle":"Strong Healthy Start to First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8594844"},{"teacherId":8963115,"projectId":9312917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. My students started off the year with a well organized classroom with books they can easily find. They are enjoying choosing books from the bins and reading with their reading partner. They are saving their favorite books in their reading bags so they can read them again. The headphones are helping my students learn English. They are using the headphones to listen to books on-line, as well as learn new vocabulary. It has been a joy to see their faces excited to learn and explore.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful and appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1750470542478,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-it-started-in-here/9312917/","projectTitle":"Let's Get it Started in Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randazzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8963115"},{"teacherId":8963115,"projectId":9389434,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students. They enjoyed organizing their books in their bags and it made reading that much more fun for them. I loved seeing their smiles when they saw all the new supplies. \r\n\r\nThey took their journals home to write about their families and favorite activites. The bendable pencils and stickers brought them joy and a few giggles. They were also excited to show their gifts to their siblings.\r\n\r\nAll of these supplies meant so much to them and to their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1749743770860,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-success/9389434/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randazzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8963115"},{"teacherId":5625389,"projectId":9150081,"letterContent":"From my students and I, we just want to send a huge thank you for all the wonderful books and audio materials you've given our Listening Center! Your dedication to helping students read, learn, and appreciate books really means so much to our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students LOVE the new stories that were purchased for our Listening Center. Each day when it was Choice Time, students are anxious to choose listening. They were once limited to the same few stories they had been listening to since the beginning of the school year. They are now enthused about listening to new stories and discussing with their peers what happened in the story and their favorite parts. I look forward to using these stories in the upcoming school year to encourage story retelling, comprehension, and student reflections.\" Isn't that just wonderful? It really shows the excitement and engagement your donations spark!\r\nYour belief and wonderful support are the strong foundation for our success. So, a huge thank you again for being a key part of our journey and making a real difference!\r\nWith warm thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1742914762984,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life/9150081/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5625389_orig.png?crop=307,307,x43,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651344058231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristin-butler"},{"teacherId":5079376,"projectId":9125738,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that helped get my project funded! My students were thrilled to see new books added to our classroom library. They've already started diving into the stories, and it's been wonderful to see their excitement and engagement grow with these fresh additions.\r\n\r\nI'm also incredibly grateful for the tissues you provided. We were running low, and your support came at the perfect time—especially as we head into allergy season. These supplies will definitely help us make it through the rest of the school year more comfortably.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference. Thank you again for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742908954185,"projectUrl":"project/books-tissues/9125738/","projectTitle":"Books & Tissues","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5079376_orig.png?crop=272,272,x201,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557431118127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5079376"},{"teacherId":8917010,"projectId":8768987,"letterContent":"I was so excited when I found out that my project Hands Up for Osmos was fully funded! Wow! Thank you so much for your generous donation to make this opportunity come true in my classroom. In my 2nd grade classroom students work in math stations during our math block. The Osmos are perfect for a station and a small group of students to use. They love the hands-on experience and the interaction! The Osmos really help mangage the small groups while I work with a group of students on specific math skills. \r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and helping make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1735567013913,"projectUrl":"project/hands-up-for-osmos/8768987/","projectTitle":"Hands Up for OSMOS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917010_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673034834585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917010"},{"teacherId":5079376,"projectId":9097683,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough gratitude for your incredible generosity in helping to fully fund my project. My students and I are deeply appreciative of the thoughtful contributions we have received.\r\n\r\nThe tissues, Clorox wipes, and soap have played a crucial role in maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment, helping to keep germs at bay and ensuring that students can remain in school. Your support has truly made a difference in our daily routine.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the other items you provided have already begun to enrich our classroom's beloved \"Zen Garden,\" as my students have affectionately named it. This space has become a source of calm, creativity, and inspiration, and your kindness has helped bring our vision to life.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your support means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1739815438176,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-the-road-to-success/9097683/","projectTitle":"Essentials for the Road to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5079376_orig.png?crop=272,272,x201,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557431118127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5079376"},{"teacherId":7521010,"projectId":8640080,"letterContent":"Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of puzzles and an enchanting reading nook for my students. Your thoughtful contribution is already making a significant impact in the classroom. \r\nThe teepee sparked excitement and curiosity among my students. They love having such a fun space to browse picture books, or sit quietly and complete a puzzle. It's a joy to watch their imaginations soar!\r\nYour generosity goes beyond just providing materials; it shows your commitment to fostering a love of learning and creativity. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to resources that will inspire and enrich their educational experience.\r\nOnce again, thank you for your thoughtful donation through Donor's Choose.","fullyFundedDate":1733939794835,"projectUrl":"project/play-and-puzzles-cozy-corner/8640080/","projectTitle":"Play and Puzzles Cozy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jags","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7521010_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723514962529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7521010"},{"teacherId":5079376,"projectId":8607824,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations and for bringing my project to life! My students were absolutely thrilled to receive the new assortment of Magna-Tiles for our Fun Fridays and indoor recess.\r\n\r\nWith the colder temperatures and lingering snow, we've had more indoor recess days than usual, and these Magna-Tiles have been a fantastic addition to our classroom. The students have loved building, creating, and experimenting with different designs, fostering both their creativity and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in making indoor recess more engaging and enjoyable. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1730425506551,"projectUrl":"project/magna-tiles-for-fun-fridays/8607824/","projectTitle":"Magna-Tiles for Fun Fridays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5079376_orig.png?crop=272,272,x201,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557431118127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5079376"},{"teacherId":5079376,"projectId":9043161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and for helping to bring my project to life! My students were absolutely thrilled to receive the various plants, succulents, planters, and potting soil. We worked together in groups to carefully re-pot some of the plants and arranged them beautifully on our classroom shelf.\r\n\r\nThe students have truly enjoyed caring for the plants, observing the unique characteristics of the different succulents, and taking ownership of their new classroom greenery. To ensure our plants thrive, we created a responsibility chart so that each student has a role in their care. As one student beautifully put it, \"This is like our zen garden.\"\r\n\r\nThe addition of these plants has brought so much joy and a sense of calm to our classroom. Thank you again for your support—it has made a meaningful impact on our learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1736951155055,"projectUrl":"project/plants-in-the-classroom/9043161/","projectTitle":"Plants in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5079376_orig.png?crop=272,272,x201,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557431118127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5079376"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34667","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":689,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":58.7,"schoolId":34667,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about William Ramsay Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"William Ramsay Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/alexandria-city-public-school-district/william-ramsay-elementary-school/34667"}