{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cuba - Rushford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10244446,"projectId":9965450,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new puzzles, they were immediately excited and couldn't wait to start exploring them. Students from many grade levels now gather around tables in the library to work together, carefully sorting pieces, talking through strategies, and celebrating when the final piece fits. It has been wonderful to watch them collaborate, practice patience, and build problem-solving skills while having fun.\r\n\r\nThese puzzles have become a popular option during library centers. They give students a chance to slow down, focus, and work together in a calm, engaging way. Moving forward, I plan to continue using them as part of our center time so students can strengthen their critical thinking and teamwork while enjoying the library as a space for both learning and creativity.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to the generous donors who made this project possible and helped bring these meaningful learning opportunities to our students","fullyFundedDate":1767243240681,"projectUrl":"project/piecing-together-learning-and-fun/9965450/","projectTitle":"Piecing Together Learning and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tronetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244446_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766239500471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244446"},{"teacherId":10244446,"projectId":9690070,"letterContent":"A few months ago, I posted a project on DonorsChoose to help bring new learning centers to our school library. Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, the entire project was funded. Because of your support, our library has been transformed in ways that have truly impacted our students.\r\n\r\nStudents from Pre-K through fifth grade now have access to hands-on learning spaces that spark imagination, creativity, and curiosity. From the beautiful dollhouse to the light table and building materials, these centers invite students to explore, create, and play while they learn. Every day I see students working together, telling stories, building new worlds, and engaging with the library in ways that go far beyond simply checking out a book.\r\n\r\nThe excitement is real. Students eagerly look forward to their library time because they know it is a place where they can read, imagine, build, and discover. These centers have helped make the library a vibrant space where creativity and learning happen side by side.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference for our students, and I am so grateful that you chose to support this project. Thank you for investing in our library and in the creativity and curiosity of the children who learn here every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764738117743,"projectUrl":"project/choice-centers-for-curious-readers/9690070/","projectTitle":"Choice Centers for Curious Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tronetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244446_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766239500471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244446"},{"teacherId":10212149,"projectId":9636798,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our second grade students now have flexible seating with wiggle chairs and a comfortable carpet space for learning. These additions have already made a meaningful difference—students are more focused, engaged, and excited to participate throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe wiggle chairs allow students to move in a way that helps them stay attentive, while the carpet creates a welcoming area for group lessons, reading time, and class discussions. Your donation has not only enhanced our learning environment but has also shown my students the power of community and generosity. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our classroom.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1764738117230,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-myers-project/9636798/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Myers Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10212149"},{"teacherId":10011714,"projectId":9811737,"letterContent":"I am writing to thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. You have allowed me to provide each of my students their very own book bag to carry books back and forth between school and home. That simple gift has already made a powerful difference. Students beam with pride as they choose books to tuck inside and take home to share with their families. I was also able to build a diverse classroom lending library filled with high-interest titles like Junie B. Jones, Flat Stanley, The Boxcar Children, Pizza and Taco, Fly Guy, Who Would Win?, and Magic Tree House. With such a wide range of reading levels and genres, every child can find a book that feels just right for them.\r\n\r\nThis project is doing so much more than sending books home, it is promoting literacy beyond our classroom walls. Students are practicing skills, building confidence, and discovering the joy of reading in their own homes. Families are becoming partners in the learning process, and conversations about books are happening at the dinner table and at bedtime. Thank you for helping my students grow as readers and for giving them the tools to develop a lifelong love of books. Your generosity is truly making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764738118487,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-bring-home/9811737/","projectTitle":"Books to Bring Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Retz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011714_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y803&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757163130784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011714"},{"teacherId":10011714,"projectId":9813125,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, we were able to purchase nine class sets of Magic Tree House chapter books, and the excitement in our classrooms has been incredible! We are sharing these books between two second grade classrooms, which has allowed us to create a special small-group book club experience for all of our second graders. Together, we designed a book journal to accompany Polar Bears Past Bedtime, giving students a place to respond to their reading, reflect on characters, record new learning, and dig deeper into the story. When students saw the stacks of chapter books ready just for them, their faces lit up. Many of them already love the Magic Tree House series, so having their very own copies to use during book club time made them feel like \"real\" chapter book readers.\r\n\r\nThis project has opened the door for us to provide a more challenging reading group for students who are ready to stretch themselves with longer texts and deeper comprehension work. During our small book club time, students are practicing important skills like summarizing, making predictions, asking thoughtful questions, and connecting nonfiction information about polar bears to the story. Most importantly, they are excited about reading. They eagerly anticipate book club days and proudly share their thinking in their journals and discussions. Your generosity has helped us foster a love of chapter books while building confidence and stronger reading skills. Thank you for giving our second graders the opportunity to grow as readers and to experience the joy of getting lost in a great book together.","fullyFundedDate":1764738117467,"projectUrl":"project/magic-tree-house-adventures/9813125/","projectTitle":"Magic Tree House Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Retz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011714_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y803&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757163130784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011714"},{"teacherId":10011714,"projectId":9946845,"letterContent":"I am writing to say thank you so much for generously giving to my snack project. When the boxes for this project arrived, I just smiled. Inside were Cheez-Its, Goldfish crackers, and boxes of mixed granola bars. These simple items that make an extraordinary difference in a school day. Hunger can be a quiet barrier to learning, and because of your generosity, we were able to remove that barrier for so many students. After everything was unpacked, I sent an email to our entire staff inviting teachers to come fill bags of snacks for their classrooms. The response was immediate. Colleagues stopped by throughout the day, grateful to be able to take snacks back to students who might need something extra. It quickly became clear that this project was not just a blessing for my classroom, but for our entire building. There was a sense of shared appreciation as teachers prepared snack bags for children who come to school without one, forget to pack something, or simply need a boost to make it through a long afternoon. Your donation created a ripple effect of care and support that extended far beyond what I initially imagined.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference for the students in my school.","fullyFundedDate":1767243241285,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9946845/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Retz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011714_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y803&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757163130784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011714"},{"teacherId":10011714,"projectId":9811701,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement! There is something so special about seeing real materials come into our classroom that were chosen just for them. They were thrilled to open boxes filled with tools we could immediately use for math class. The fraction tiles have already made a tremendous difference as students work to understand part–whole relationships and compare fractions in a hands-on, visual way. The greater than/less than magnets have brought so much engagement to our number comparison lessons, helping students confidently explain their thinking. Even practicing math facts has become something they look forward to with our addition and subtraction Bingo games when learning truly feels like play!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are building deeper conceptual understanding while strengthening their confidence. These manipulatives are helping bridge the gap between abstract numbers and concrete understanding, allowing students to model, explain, and apply what they are learning. As we move forward, students will continue using these resources during small group math rotations and partner activities, especially as we extend our fraction work and build fluency with addition and subtraction facts. Your support means so much to me. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764738118712,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives/9811701/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Retz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011714_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y803&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757163130784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011714"},{"teacherId":10242769,"projectId":9797063,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom truly feels more like home.\r\nThe new rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom. It's where we gather each morning for our meeting, where we sit shoulder-to-shoulder during read aloud, and where we come together to build community. What was once just open floor space is now a warm, welcoming area that invites students to sit, share, and learn together.\r\nThe first time my students saw the rug rolled out, their faces lit up. Several immediately said, \"It looks so cozy!\" and \"It feels like a real classroom now!\" One student even quietly told me, \"I like sitting here. It makes me feel calm.\" That comment alone reminded me how powerful something as simple as a rug can be.\r\nWe've already used it for partner reading, math mini-lessons, and collaborative discussions. During a recent reading lesson, students turned and talked about character traits while sitting on the rug. I noticed more eye contact, more thoughtful responses, and stronger participation. Having a defined, comfortable gathering space helps them focus and feel connected.\r\nThe rug has also strengthened our classroom routines. Students know exactly where to come for instruction, discussions, and celebrations. It has created structure while also building a sense of belonging.\r\nNext, we will continue using our gathering space as we dive deeper into our literacy units, especially during interactive read-alouds and shared writing lessons. We are also beginning more collaborative problem-solving in math, where students will come to the rug to model strategies and explain their thinking to the class.\r\nYour support didn't just provide a rug — it created a safe, inviting environment where my students feel comfortable, valued, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping us build a classroom community that truly feels like home.","fullyFundedDate":1764738118263,"projectUrl":"project/a-rug-to-make-our-classroom-feel-like-ho/9797063/","projectTitle":"A Rug to Make Our Classroom Feel Like Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242769_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757063821137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10242769"},{"teacherId":10242769,"projectId":9782114,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, math truly feels like magic in our classroom!\r\nThe hands-on manipulatives from our \"Magic Math\" project have completely transformed the way my second graders experience math centers. Instead of simply solving problems on paper, students are building, modeling, touching, moving, and seeing math in action. These tools have made abstract concepts concrete — and that has been powerful.\r\nWe use the materials daily during our math rotations. For example, during a recent lesson on two-digit addition with regrouping, students used base ten blocks to physically build their numbers and trade ten ones for a ten rod. I watched as one student who previously struggled with regrouping suddenly said, \"Ohhh! That's why we carry the one!\" That moment of understanding happened because she could see and feel the math instead of just memorizing steps.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. My students were wide-eyed and couldn't wait to explore each bin. They kept asking, \"Are we using these today?!\" Math center time has quickly become one of the most anticipated parts of our day. Even my more hesitant learners are eager to participate when manipulatives are involved.\r\nBeyond engagement, I've seen growth in confidence and math conversations. Students are explaining their thinking to one another, proving answers with models, and working collaboratively to solve problems. The hands-on tools have encouraged deeper discussions and stronger problem-solving skills.\r\nNext, we will be using these manipulatives to dive into place value to 1,000, arrays and early multiplication concepts, and more complex word problems. Having these resources allows me to differentiate instruction more effectively and meet students where they are, whether they need concrete models or are ready to extend their thinking.\r\nYour support has turned math into an interactive, joyful, and meaningful experience for my students. Thank you for helping us make math come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1764738118937,"projectUrl":"project/magic-math/9782114/","projectTitle":"Magic Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242769_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757063821137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10242769"},{"teacherId":10242769,"projectId":10021137,"letterContent":"Subject: Small Essentials, Big Impact — Thank You!\r\nDear Incredible Donors,\r\nBecause of you, our classroom has been filled with comfort, confidence, and care in ways that truly matter.\r\nThe supplies from our project, \"Small Essentials, Big Impact: Classroom Care Supplies,\" have already made a meaningful difference for my students. Items like Clorox wipes, chap stick, soap and everyday care materials may seem small, but in a second grade classroom, they are everything. They allow us to stay focused on learning instead of worrying about discomfort or going without.\r\nThe very first day I introduced the new supplies, my students' reactions were immediate and heartfelt. \r\nWe use these supplies every single day. When students feel comfortable and cared for, they participate more, focus longer, and take more risks in their learning.\r\nOne specific moment that reminded me of your impact happened during a writing lesson. Normally, small interruptions (like needing a tissue or worrying about a spill) break their concentration. This time, students independently handled what they needed and returned right to their stories. The flow of learning continued without disruption—and that's because of you.\r\nNext, we are diving deeper into collaborative literacy projects and hands-on math stations. Having these essentials stocked means we can focus fully on building reading stamina, problem-solving skills, and classroom community without pause. Your generosity has helped create a space where students feel safe, prepared, and ready to learn every day.\r\nThank you for supporting not just supplies, but the whole child. Your kindness has made a big impact through what may seem like small essentials.\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nJamie Bailey\r\nSecond Grade Teacher 💛","fullyFundedDate":1768613235937,"projectUrl":"project/small-essentials-big-impact-classroom/10021137/","projectTitle":"Small Essentials, Big Impact: Classroom Care Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242769_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757063821137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10242769"},{"teacherId":8937160,"projectId":9755973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous and thoughtful donation to our classroom library. Because of your support, our students now have access to a wide variety of books that are already making a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving a diverse selection of books is incredibly important for student growth. When children see themselves reflected in stories, it builds confidence, validation, and a sense of belonging. At the same time, reading about characters whose lives, cultures, traditions, and experiences are different from their own helps students develop empathy, understanding, and respect for others. A varied classroom library opens windows into new worlds while also serving as a mirror for students' own identities.\r\n\r\nA range of genres, topics, and reading levels also supports academic development. Informational texts build background knowledge and vocabulary. Fiction strengthens imagination and creativity. Graphic novels and illustrated texts engage reluctant readers. More advanced texts challenge strong readers, while accessible books help build fluency and confidence for those still developing their skills. With options available, every student can find something that sparks their interest and meets them where they are.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, books foster meaningful classroom conversations. Students love comparing stories, recommending favorites to one another, and discussing themes and lessons they discover. These discussions strengthen communication skills, critical thinking, and positive peer connections. Our classroom has become a community of readers who are excited to share and learn together.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided books—it has created opportunities for curiosity, inclusion, imagination, and growth. We are so grateful for your investment in our students and their love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1764738118013,"projectUrl":"project/books-the-possibilities-are-endless-wit/9755973/","projectTitle":"Books: The Possibilities are Endless with Just One Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8937160_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739137462086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8937160"},{"teacherId":9934514,"projectId":9462261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the LEGOs and other supplies to our classroom. When the boxes arrived, my students were immediately excited. They couldn't wait to start building, and it didn't take long before the room was filled with ideas, teamwork, and a little bit of friendly competition.\r\nThe LEGOs have already become a favorite during our STEAM time. I've seen students carefully plan out their designs, rebuild when something didn't work, and help each other figure out better solutions. The additional items you sent have helped us stay organized and keep projects moving without interruption.\r\nYour donation gives my students the chance to learn by doing, which makes all the difference. We truly appreciate your support and the opportunities you've helped create for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763575243191,"projectUrl":"project/plug-in-power-up-and-play-with-steam/9462261/","projectTitle":"Plug In, Power Up, and Play with STEAM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Feuchter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934514"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21034","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":361,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":94,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":70.4,"schoolId":21034,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cuba - Rushford Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cuba - Rushford Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/cuba-rushford-central-sch-dist/cuba-elementary-school/21034"}