{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Graham Road Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10079385,"projectId":9462948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Houston, We Have a Classroom of Learners.\" Your generosity has truly transformed our Pre-K classroom into a place full of excitement, exploration, and joyful learning.\r\n\r\nSince receiving our new literacy and motor skills materials, my little learners have been diving right in! We've been using our new slight table, letter puzzles, fine motor tools, and sensory materials every day during centers and small-group time. One of our favorite new activities is our \"Alphabet Mission\" — students work together to find letters hidden around the room, then use their fine motor tools to trace or build them with play-foam stamps It's incredible to watch them strengthen their hands, focus their attention, and proudly recognize letters and sounds.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, the students were so curious. Their eyes lit up as we unpacked the new colorful tools — many of them gasped, clapped, and shouted, \"Can we play with it now?\" It was such a heartwarming moment to see their excitement and to know that these resources were truly for them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have hands-on opportunities to build foundational skills for reading and writing, all while developing confidence and coordination. Our next step is to continue our literacy journey by creating \"story baskets,\" where students will retell their favorite books using puppets and props to build both comprehension and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made learning come alive in our classroom. You've helped our young learners take their very first steps toward becoming readers, writers, and confident explorers. From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for believing in our little astronauts-in-training!","fullyFundedDate":1753495574511,"projectUrl":"project/houston-we-have-a-classroom-of-learners/9462948/","projectTitle":"Houston, We Have a Classroom of Learners !!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10079385_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753302900106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10079385"},{"teacherId":3030801,"projectId":9469559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Your generous support has brought fantastic new fine motor materials into our PreK classroom, and my students and I are already seeing a remarkable impact. Everyday we dive into the magnetic blocks, stacking toys, tweezers, and sorting cups during small group centers and free play. These tools are helping my young learners practice essential hand coordination and strength while exploring fundamental concepts like shapes, colors and counting. Furthermore, the Grab That Donut and Animal Balance have been wonderful for teamwork, focus, and problem-solving--all while keeping learning playful and fun!\r\nWhen the children saw the materials for the first time, their eyes truly lit up. They were so eager to explore and touch everything at once! Many of them immediately began experimenting--stacking blocks higher than themselves, carefully balancing animals, and proudly showing off their creations. Their excitement and curiosity has turned our classroom into a joyful hub of exploration. Next, we will use these materials to support our \"Building and Creating\" unit. They will apply their developing fine motor skills to design simple structures, sort, and collaborate on design challenges. This active learning is helping them into confident problem solvers who love learning by doing. We are so grateful for your investment in our students' growth. Thank you for making these essential hands on learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1753291326908,"projectUrl":"project/get-messy-get-skilled-fine-motor-fun-f/9469559/","projectTitle":"Get Messy, Get Skilled: Fine Motor Fun for PreK Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagoaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3030801"},{"teacherId":5803433,"projectId":9452621,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your contributions to my classroom! The students use the fidgets daily during their breaks or during a lesson. They love using the playdoh during breaks as well. We use all the cleaning supplies to make sure our classroom stays clean and we all stay healthy. The \"buddy blockers\" are so helpful to make sure everyone can test privately without anyone looking at their papers. The kids have loved playing tic-tac-toe and CandyLand during indoor recess. My students were so excited to get these new items.","fullyFundedDate":1752673543749,"projectUrl":"project/help-ms-vachons-2nd-grade-inclusion-gr/9452621/","projectTitle":"Help Ms. Vachon’s 2nd Grade Inclusion Group!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vachon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5803433"},{"teacherId":9794124,"projectId":9395623,"letterContent":"To begin, thank you so much for the tools and resources for my special education classroom. These tools are utilized and appreciated not only by me, but my co-teachers, my instructional assistant, and most importantly- the students. \r\nI have utilized the markers to make anchor charts for instructional purposes. I use the laminator to make token boards, positive behavior reinforcement systems, and laminate other commonly used materials that need to be protected from wear and tear. My students use the space keepers to help improve their reading fluency, and the reading buddies for their finger to support tracking. As a teacher, I feel so thankful for all of the organizational materials provided to keep me prepared everyday. My students love their stress balls to help with emotional regulation and coping strategies, and the fidget toys to assist with segmenting of words. Students have practiced skip counting with their 100s chart pop its, making learning fun and accessible. Not only have my students loved the variety of resources, but some of my past students have visited my classroom and been jealous at the sight of my room! They said, \"Where did you get all of this stuff?\" and \"Why did we not have these things!\" \r\nThe supplies you contributed are more than just resources; they are stepping stones for confidence, communication, and curiosity. Because of your generosity, I can successfully created a space where students feel safe and supported and their individual learning needs are met with patience and care. Because of your donation our students are seen, valued, and worth investing in.","fullyFundedDate":1752169987670,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-safe-space/9395623/","projectTitle":"Special Education Safe Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9794124_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728073994714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9794124"},{"teacherId":2543921,"projectId":9709431,"letterContent":"The students are enjoying the snacks that you donated to the classroom. They are very happy to not need to wait until 1:00 to eat their lunch. The students were very happy when they were able to choose what snack they wanted to eat for the day. Usually , we had one choice for them to eat and some did not like it. \r\n\r\nYour donations will last several months this school year and will help the teacher not need to buy snacks each week. Every child will have a snack in front of them during snack time and they will have a full tummy to keep on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758636760508,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-1st-graders/9709431/","projectTitle":"Snacks for 1st Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2543921"},{"teacherId":9892962,"projectId":9280443,"letterContent":"The day our new reading materials arrived, my students could hardly believe they were for them. Many of my non-native English speakers immediately gravitated toward books that reflected their interests and cultures, and the joy of having stories they could connect with was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've been weaving these books into daily lessons, from read-alouds to partner reading and independent practice. I've noticed students leaning in with excitement, helping each other sound out words, and even asking if they can borrow books to take home. That eagerness to read is something many of them had never experienced before.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, reading in our classroom has transformed from a challenge into an adventure. As we continue our literacy journey, our next step is building small book clubs where students can discuss what they're reading and grow as both readers and storytellers. Your gift has truly opened doors for them, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746786388458,"projectUrl":"project/from-do-i-have-to-to-can-i-read-more/9280443/","projectTitle":"From ‘Do I Have To?’ to ‘Can I Read More?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892962"},{"teacherId":9892962,"projectId":9052186,"letterContent":"When my students first walked in and saw the new flexible seating options, their faces lit up with pure joy. Many immediately tried different spots - some curled up with a book in a cozy beanbag, others chose a wobble stool to help them focus while working on writing skills. It was such a powerful moment to see them realize that their classroom is truly designed for them.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've been using our new seating daily during reading groups, writing workshops, and collaborative projects. The flexibility allows students to choose where they learn best, which has boosted both their confidence and their engagement. Just last week, during a group project, I watched students spread out in different seating areas, eagerly sharing ideas and working together, and it was amazing to see how the right environment supported their creativity and teamwork.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom not only more comfortable, but also more empowering. Our next steps are to keep building on this sense of ownership and collaboration as we dive into our upcoming research/writing projects. Because of you, my students now have a space that helps them thrive, and for that, we are endlessly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744472230489,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-successful-reading/9052186/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Successful Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892962"},{"teacherId":9319719,"projectId":9202539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. When my second graders saw the boxes of snacks, their faces lit up with excitement and joy. It was such a heartwarming moment to see how something so simple could mean so much to them.\r\n\r\nI explained to my students that kind and thoughtful people made it possible for everyone to have a daily snack, and they were truly touched. They couldn't stop talking about how thankful they felt and how excited they were to enjoy their new treats. Your gift not only fills their tummies but also reminds them that there are people who care about their happiness and success.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and kindness. Thank you for making our classroom a place where students feel loved, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1746468234155,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-2nd/9202539/","projectTitle":"Snacks for 2nd!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9319719_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746482169906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9319719"},{"teacherId":2081709,"projectId":9276502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that helped to fund this project! I was so excited to see the boxes with the materials waiting for me to unpack! In fact, as I was carrying them to the library, a colleague remarked that it must be Christmas, LOL. I replied that it sure felt like a very lucky day :)\r\n\r\nAs I was unpacking the boxes, I could picture pairing up a student with one of the books. I know that Dogtown is going to be such a hit for my students who love animal stories. I can picture readers who love scary stories liking The Skull and Butt or Face is going to be a hit for the readers who enjoy books that are more interactive.\r\n\r\nIn fact, just this week, I had a third grader ask about The Skull. She was so happy when I told her that it was available for checkout! I had a fourth grader check out the Butt or Face and share interesting facts about animals with his friends. There is a lot of conversation that I'm hearing revolving around this book! Thank you again for making these items available for the students to enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1746546667556,"projectUrl":"project/blooming-readers/9276502/","projectTitle":"Blooming Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2081709_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641399002267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greslibrary"},{"teacherId":2081709,"projectId":9188527,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for your generous donations. The kids were so excited to help unpack the boxes and discover the amazing treasures inside! The books in this project were such a huge success. I had the books spread out on tables for the students to explore and it was so inspiring to see how much they loved looking at the books. I heard things like, \"Hey, look at this Wally book!\" and \"That's the newest pigeon book!\" \r\n\r\nThe students, no matter what grade level, love to read graphic novels. As we were exploring the books, one of the girls said, \"Ms. Patel, I can't wait to read this book! I read the first and second one and am ready to read the third one.\" She was talking about Baby-Sitters Little Sister series book 3, Karen's Worst Day. I was happy to tell her that her timing was impeccable because the book was available for her to read when she was ready to read it. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1744236458000,"projectUrl":"project/book-madness/9188527/","projectTitle":"Book Madness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2081709_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641399002267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greslibrary"},{"teacherId":2081709,"projectId":8931264,"letterContent":"Wow! The materials from this DonorsChoose project are a big hit! During the past two weeks during library, the students have had an opportunity to explore the rocks, the puzzles, the volcano, the magnifying glass, and of course, the books in centers. This project was created with the fifth graders in mind with the topics that they learn about in science. I was surprised by how much the kids are enjoying the puzzle table and the different puzzles. They are especially loving the QUOKKA 100 Piece Puzzles because they come with a an illustration with 25 differences that they need to find between the puzzle and the illustration. The kids have been working on the forest puzzle, as well as the wooden puzzles on the states, world, and solar system. So many of the kids had fun exploring the rock kit from National Geographic. They used the magnifying glass to take a closer look to see if they could identify certain characteristics in the rocks. The volcano was another hit as well! These centers have generated interest about science around them and it was made possible with your generous contributions. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1736797909828,"projectUrl":"project/stem-centers/8931264/","projectTitle":"STEM Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2081709_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641399002267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greslibrary"},{"teacherId":2081709,"projectId":8856176,"letterContent":"The words thank you can't really express the excitement that the kids are feeling about receiving and using the materials from the Wiggling Yogis Donors Choose project. This project came about because of the students interest in yoga. It feels amazing to be able to nurture that curiosity! Recently, the students had the time to explore these materials. I created centers where the students had time to read the books, play the yogi game, and take the opportunity to use the yoga mats, wobbly sits, and balance balls. The students loved this! We are also using these materials to help us spring into designing a relaxing nature walk similar to an exercise path. I really appreciate your support with this project as I know it will be impacting more and more students throughout the coming years.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1735709283553,"projectUrl":"project/wiggling-yogis/8856176/","projectTitle":"Wiggling Yogis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2081709_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641399002267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greslibrary"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33745","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":438,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.8,"schoolId":33745,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Graham Road Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Graham Road Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/fairfax-county-public-schools/graham-road-elementary-school/33745"}