{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aspen Ridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6975179,"projectId":9752846,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible support of our classroom project. Thanks to your prompt and overwhelming generosity, we have successfully reached our funding goal and are thrilled to announce that our wobble stools are officially here!\r\n\r\nIt is difficult to put into words the excitement the students and I feel. This project—to bring flexible seating options into our learning environment—was more than just about furniture; it was about acknowledging and supporting how young people truly learn. You saw our vision and immediately stepped up to make it a reality.\r\n\r\nFor many students, sitting still is a genuine challenge. That need for movement isn't a distraction; it's a critical component of attention and engagement. Traditional desks force a static posture that often leads to fidgeting, shifting, or simply tuning out.\r\n\r\nThe wobble stools change this dynamic completely. They allow students to engage in natural, subtle movements—a slight rocking, pivoting, or leaning—while keeping their brains focused on the lesson. By allowing their bodies to move, we unlock their ability to concentrate on the task at hand. You haven't just bought us stools; you've bought us an increase in student focus, a reduction in restless behavior, and a more comfortable, productive learning day.\r\n\r\nThis change is only possible because you chose to invest in our children's future. Every single dollar contributed has translated directly into tangible tools that enhance the educational experience in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being a champion for our students. Your generosity will have a lasting, positive impact on every student who passes through our classroom doors this year and for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758903634361,"projectUrl":"project/the-wobble-y-path-to-success/9752846/","projectTitle":"The \"Wobble-y\" Path to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6975179_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739559633655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6975179"},{"teacherId":2299750,"projectId":9761838,"letterContent":"We are sending a massive, heartfelt thank you for your incredibly generous support! The new wireless color printer you funded is already making a huge difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThis is much more than just a printer—it's a critical tool for our STEM and science projects! Being able to print in vibrant color allows us to create high-quality, engaging materials, like full-color diagrams of cells, circuit schematics, and detailed maps that bring abstract concepts to life. Plus, the wireless functionality keeps the learning flexible and fast.\r\n\r\nThank you for directly investing in a more visually engaging and hands-on science curriculum. Your support helps us make learning exciting and efficient every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1758888480447,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-in-full-color/9761838/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas in Full Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Head","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2299750_orig.jpg?crop=1136,1136,x568,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574786405249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/head"},{"teacherId":2299750,"projectId":9334387,"letterContent":"We wanted to send a big thank you for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom! Your support helped us get two essential items that are already making a positive impact: privacy folders and much-needed printer ink.\r\n\r\nThe new privacy folders have been fantastic! They give every student a focused, distraction-free space to concentrate on their assignments and build confidence during independent work.\r\n\r\nAnd thank goodness for the printer ink! It keeps our entire classroom running smoothly, allowing us to print important worksheets, instructional materials, and notes without delay.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in both our students' concentration and the critical supplies that make our daily learning flow easy and efficient. We are so grateful for your thoughtful support!","fullyFundedDate":1754057569884,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-please-and-a-little-ink/9334387/","projectTitle":"Privacy, Please! (and a Little Ink)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Head","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2299750_orig.jpg?crop=1136,1136,x568,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574786405249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/head"},{"teacherId":2461357,"projectId":9767352,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for helping me to provide these materials to my students. The third of these bookshelves has made a big improvement to our room. Our old shelf was falling apart and baskets of books were constantly toppling over. The kids were great with picking up, but it was always a problem and took away from reading time. Now, the kids can easily see the titles of all of the books. They can spin the bookshelves with ease, quickly find a book they are interested in, and get reading! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of my students this year and for years to come. You are difference makers!","fullyFundedDate":1759581793935,"projectUrl":"project/one-last-spin/9767352/","projectTitle":"One Last Spin!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Belpedio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2461357_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759579244956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-belpedio"},{"teacherId":9840205,"projectId":9300127,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contributions to our classroom. Your support has made it possible for us to purchase much-needed bookshelves and headphones, creating a more organized and engaging learning environment for our students. These resources are already making a positive difference, helping students to focus better and access materials more easily.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and investment in our classroom truly mean the world to us. Because of your generosity, our students have a more inviting space that encourages both learning and creativity. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us provide the best possible experience for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1746785358727,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelves-and-headphones/9300127/","projectTitle":"Bookshelves and Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840205_orig.jpg?crop=1721,1721,x185,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732373907986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840205"},{"teacherId":1573614,"projectId":9299601,"letterContent":"I was so excited when my DonorsChoose project was funded and equally excited to share the new items with my students. I loved the looks on their faces as our packages arrived and we opened them up. Their looks were even better when they were able to buy these items during our class store time.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to turn my classroom into a more engaging place. Funding for classrooms has been very limited in the last few years, so without your help my students would not have this wonderful opportunity available to them. Although many of the rewards in our store are non-monetary such as coupons for 'Stinky Feet Day' or 'Pajama Day' small items and trinkets are very popular.\r\n\r\nIt is wonderful to see so much support for my vision. I love that so many caring people support education, classrooms and teachers. I am amazed by the generosity of others. Thanks again for donating to my classroom, current students, and many more future students. Your donation is a blessing and will be appreciated for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1747063615227,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-store-encourage-financial-lite/9299601/","projectTitle":"Classroom Store Encourage Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1573614_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600264278522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-marta"},{"teacherId":1573614,"projectId":9277535,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donation to our classroom! The students are loving the new books added to our library.\r\n\r\nOne goal of mine as an educator is to instill a passion for reading in my students. It is very important that they are able to find the book that will make them a lifelong reader. Our library has over 25 'Book Recommendation Menus' that allow children to find books similar to others they may have read. With this project I was able to add over 25 new nonfiction books to our classroom library.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation! You have made our classroom library a great place to be.","fullyFundedDate":1754183079253,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-is-a-reader/9277535/","projectTitle":"Every Child Is a Reader!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1573614_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600264278522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-marta"},{"teacherId":1573614,"projectId":9221298,"letterContent":"I was so excited when my DonorsChoose project was funded and equally excited to share the news with my students. I love getting new resources and materials for my students. They get so excited!\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to turn my classroom into a more engaging place. Funding for classrooms has been very limited in the last few years, so without your help my students would not have this wonderful new resource. The Apple TV helps to get students excited about learning and engaged in classroom activities. I am able to integrate technology seamlessly into my every day lesson plans. We use the Apple TV during language arts, science, math, social studies, and spelling.\r\n\r\nIt is wonderful to see so much support for my vision. I love that so many caring people support education, classrooms and teachers. I am amazed by the generosity of others. Thanks again for donating to my classroom, current students, and many more future students. Your donation is a blessing and will be appreciated for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744122825205,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-for-the-teacher/9221298/","projectTitle":"An Apple for the Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1573614_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600264278522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-marta"},{"teacherId":2367930,"projectId":9277451,"letterContent":"It is hard to believe our school year is in full swing and we are half way through the first marking period. I have already taken about 20 birthday pictures of our students and gifted their picture to them to take home thanks to donors like you. \r\nThank you so much for your donations toward our Cannon Selphy Camera. The student's faces light up when I bring them their printed birthday picture. The quality of the prints is very good! The word is definitely out about the new birthday camera in the computer lab. \r\nWe appreciate all of you so very much and your investment in to our students. \r\nWe are very grateful to you and your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1746541997150,"projectUrl":"project/its-your-birthday-strike-a-pose/9277451/","projectTitle":"It's Your Birthday! Strike a Pose!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Talsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2367930_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524509101463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/talsma"},{"teacherId":2461357,"projectId":9591051,"letterContent":"Your donations to our project has allowed me to better organize and display the chapter books in our classroom library.\r\n\r\nBook titles are visible and the students can easily reach the shelves. Even better, the shelves spin smoothly allowing them to shop for books to fill their personal book boxes. Next up for this project, I will create labels to better help the students to choose best fit books for their independent reading practice.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of my students. We are so grateful to you.","fullyFundedDate":1755735035333,"projectUrl":"project/you-spin-me-right-round/9591051/","projectTitle":"You Spin Me Right Round!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Belpedio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2461357_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759579244956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-belpedio"},{"teacherId":8658651,"projectId":9295701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting and funding my project. The impact has surpassed my wildest dreams, and our classroom learning experience has grown exponentially!\r\n\r\nWe are able to do much of our learning on the carpet, with meaningful face-to-face instruction instead of students sitting at their desks. Our TV has provided beautiful visuals that pair with our curriculum, and has really given my students a multi-sensory learning experience. Learning this way is scientifically proven to promote better learning outcomes, and I am already seeing that unfold in real time!\r\n\r\nWe are also able to get much needed brain-breaks in, and my students are loving their GoNoodle breaks on the carpet. They have enough room to move their bodies safely, and follow along with fun dancing and mindfulness breaks.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1746785307579,"projectUrl":"project/a-visual-learning-space/9295701/","projectTitle":"A Visual Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kangas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8658651"},{"teacherId":6975179,"projectId":9114691,"letterContent":"I want to take the time to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my teacher heart for your generosity. My eyes alone at so grateful for this classroom upgrade. However, my students and I are already QUICKLY noticing the impacts. \r\n\r\nHaving this classroom resource has upgrade our classroom efficiency ten fold! Even just having a simple place to project the steps on an easy to see screen is having a daily impact that I didn't know I was missing! My kiddos love joking that \"we just have to watch tv for the directions!\" I appreciate your continued support so much!","fullyFundedDate":1749939844237,"projectUrl":"project/fifth-grades-big-picture/9114691/","projectTitle":"Fifth Grade's Big Picture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6975179_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739559633655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6975179"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71120","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":800,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":40,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":94,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.3,"schoolId":71120,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Aspen Ridge Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Aspen Ridge Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/nice-community-school-district/aspen-ridge-elementary-school/71120"}