{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cedar Ridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9259271,"projectId":9566116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing four wall-mounted whiteboards and dry-erase erasers for our fourth-grade classroom. Your contribution has made a remarkable difference in our learning environment. When the students first walked in and saw the whiteboards installed, their excitement was immediate and contagious—they couldn't wait to try them out! These boards have quickly become one of the highlights of our classroom.\r\n\r\nInspired by the practices in Peter Liljedahl's \"Building Thinking Classrooms\", we use the whiteboards to encourage collaboration, communication, and deeper problem-solving. The students absolutely love when we mix up our math routine and they get to do vertical math. It energizes them, gets them talking, and helps them approach challenges with confidence and creativity. Your gift has truly transformed the way we learn together each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and supporting the kind of learning that helps them grow as thinkers and teammates. Your generosity will continue to make an impact throughout the entire year.","fullyFundedDate":1755713991641,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-on-our-feet/9566116/","projectTitle":"Thinking on Our Feet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marmolejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9259271"},{"teacherId":9633774,"projectId":9596068,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my classroom finally has a place for every little thing! The new filing containers and the metal locker have completely transformed how we stay organized. My students and I were so excited to find a home for all of our learning materials, manipulatives, and centers. \r\nWhen the items arrived, my kinders immediately wanted to help set everything up. They were proudly labeling bins and stacking tubs like little organization pros. Now, they can easily grab what they need for small groups, literacy stations, or morning tubs, and they love the independence that comes with knowing exactly where everything belongs.\r\nThese new storage pieces have made our classroom feel calmer and structured, which helps my students focus and feel confident in their space.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a space where my students can learn, explore, and grow, and for giving us the tools to stay organized while doing it!","fullyFundedDate":1755701663715,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-every-little-thing/9596068/","projectTitle":"A Place for Every Little Thing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9633774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748745658888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9633774"},{"teacherId":9633774,"projectId":9426128,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been absolutely buzzing since our \"Imagination Station\" arrived! The new dramatic play items have quickly become a favorite spot for my kinders. They love stepping into roles—whether it's running a pretend bakery, cooking up meals, or acting out real-life situations. It's been so fun watching their little imaginations grow as they work together, problem-solve, and use their creativity to tell stories.\r\nWhen the boxes first came in, the kids were practically bouncing with excitement. Their eyes lit up as they explored all the new materials, and we had a line of students waiting to take turns trying everything out. Since then, I've seen so much growth in their social skills. They're practicing sharing, communicating, and even using new vocabulary as they role-play different scenarios. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students set up a \"restaurant\" and take turns being the cook, the server, and the customer—they were so proud of themselves!\r\nThanks to your generosity, these resources have given my students a safe and fun space to imagine, create, and learn together. The \"Imagination Station\" isn't just about play—it's helping build the foundation for their language, social, and problem-solving skills. We are so grateful for your support, and I can't wait to see how much more my kinders will grow as they continue exploring this space throughout the year!","fullyFundedDate":1755194603499,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-station/9426128/","projectTitle":"Imagination Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9633774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748745658888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9633774"},{"teacherId":9633774,"projectId":9363344,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for helping bring \"Tubs of Fun for Tiny Hands\" to life in our kindergarten classroom! The new learning tubs have been such a hit with my students. Every morning they walk in and head straight for their bins with the biggest smiles. These tubs have turned our routines into hands-on learning adventures, whether they're building with math manipulatives, exploring letters and sounds, or using fine motor tools to strengthen those tiny hands.\r\n\r\nThe kids aren't just practicing skills, they're discovering that learning can be fun, creative, and something to look forward to every single day.\r\nBecause of your generosity, my kinders now have engaging resources that will continue to grow with them all year long. Everyday, we rotate the tubs so there's always something fresh and exciting waiting for them. You truly gave my students the gift of joyful learning, and I'm so grateful for your support in making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1754083586165,"projectUrl":"project/tubs-of-fun-for-tiny-hands/9363344/","projectTitle":"Tubs of Fun for Tiny Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9633774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748745658888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9633774"},{"teacherId":9121020,"projectId":9246722,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our third graders at Cedar Ridge Elementary have been diving into a rich variety of new books that not only spark their imagination but also strengthen critical reading skills. These texts are helping us introduce lessons on vocabulary development, reading fluency, and comprehension strategies like identifying the main idea, making inferences, and summarizing key details.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an active, engaging process. Students often read in small groups, where they discuss the story, ask each other questions, and connect the text to their own experiences. During whole-class read-alouds, we pause to examine challenging words, analyze character decisions, and predict what might happen next—turning reading into a shared adventure.\r\n\r\nWe've noticed some especially wonderful moments with students who previously hesitated to pick up a book. One reluctant reader now rushes to the reading corner to grab her favorite mystery series, excited to share her theories with classmates. Another student who struggled with comprehension is now confidently explaining story elements to his group, his face lighting up with each successful connection.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed reading from an assignment into an experience our students genuinely look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786271607,"projectUrl":"project/exploration-by-books/9246722/","projectTitle":"Exploration by Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121020"},{"teacherId":9259271,"projectId":8843605,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my fourth grade classroom! The books you have helped provide my students will be loved beyond jus this year and just my classroom. There are three fourth grade classes with a total of about 75-80 students each year and we plan to rotate these class sets of books throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe class sets of books you helped purchase include \"The Wild Robot\" (which my students LOVED!) and another book we will start reading when we return to school nest week. I like to surprise students with each new read-aloud book to help create some mystery and excitement about what's next! One perk of the class sets I have chosen is that they both have a movie we can watch as a culminating activity, then work on comparing and contrasting the book vs. the movie and even work on some opinion writing about which they prefer and why. \r\n\r\nSo, your generosity hasn't just provided books for my current and future students to read and enjoy, you have also helped me teach important critical thinking skills they will use throughout their academic careers.","fullyFundedDate":1728082507803,"projectUrl":"project/reading-adventures-together/8843605/","projectTitle":"Reading Adventures Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marmolejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9259271"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75049","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":458,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":44,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":58,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.7,"schoolId":75049,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cedar Ridge Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cedar Ridge Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/pueblo-county-school-district-70/cedar-ridge-elementary-school/75049"}