{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cuba - Rushford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8937160,"projectId":10036306,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping create an engaging, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment for my students. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference each day, and I want to share the impact your contributions will have.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters, notepads, lined writing paper, and colored paper will strengthen our daily learning routines by helping students organize their thoughts, highlight key ideas, and express their creativity. These simple yet essential tools build confidence and independence, especially for young learners developing foundational skills.\r\n\r\nThe Dr. Seuss–themed pencils, erasers, and bookmarks will bring a sense of joy and excitement to reading and writing. These fun, familiar designs motivate students to engage more deeply with literacy activities and foster a love of books that will stay with them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe number line will be an important visual support in math, helping students better understand number relationships and problem-solving strategies. Having this accessible reference encourages participation and builds confidence in mathematical thinking.\r\n\r\nThe headphones for tablets and noise-canceling headphones will allow students to focus during independent work and digital learning activities. They are especially valuable for students who benefit from reduced distractions, creating a calmer and more productive learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe weighted blanket will provide comfort and support for students who need help with self-regulation. This resource will make our classroom more inclusive by helping students feel safe, calm, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nEvery item you have helped provide contributes to a classroom where students feel supported, excited, and empowered to do their best. Your generosity goes far beyond supplies—you are helping create opportunities, confidence, and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776136554008,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corners-reading-rewards-for-dr-s/10036306/","projectTitle":"Calm Corners & Reading Rewards for Dr. Seuss Day!","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":10015308,"projectId":9725337,"letterContent":"This project has been a great addition to our classroom making equal opportunities for all learners! Adding items like noise canceling headphones, fidgets, wiggle chairs, etc., allows students to increase their stamina in difficult demands of an academic setting.\r\n\r\nMany of our students need support with reading. This includes having class materials read aloud for them. They are also highly distractible. These high quality, noise cancelling headphones help our students work more independently, and in a more focused way. \r\n\r\nThese items will help learners in our classroom for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1760730505622,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-classroom-essentials/9725337/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10015308"},{"teacherId":10015308,"projectId":9812612,"letterContent":"This bin of math games has transformed our opportunities for enrichment! Students who finish early, have more options to practice math concepts in a game format. This helps prevent them from being restricted to extra worksheets or constant math apps. \r\n\r\nIt is so nice to see students working in groups, collaborating independently, having fun, all while learning! This bin of math games will have a lasting effect on our classroom, being used for years to come! This is just the start of new activities in our classroom that we can continue adding to!","fullyFundedDate":1767243242478,"projectUrl":"project/gamify-our-learning/9812612/","projectTitle":"Gamify Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10015308"},{"teacherId":10244446,"projectId":9967136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our library. Because of your donations, we were able to refresh many of our everyday supplies and create a more welcoming, functional space for our students. Our crayons, which had been broken and worn down over the years, have been replaced with new sets, and our dried out markers are now a thing of the past. These simple but meaningful upgrades make a big difference in students' ability to fully participate in activities and enjoy their time in the library.\r\n\r\nYour kindness also helped us improve the organization of our space with new clear bins. Our shelves are now neat, easy to navigate, and much more accessible for our students. This has made it easier for children to find books that interest them and take ownership of their reading choices. Your support directly impacts their experience, and we are so grateful for the role you've played in making our library a brighter, more engaging place to learn and explore.","fullyFundedDate":1767243240879,"projectUrl":"project/organized-shelves-fresh-supplies-happy/9967136/","projectTitle":"Organized Shelves, Fresh Supplies, Happy 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":10213364,"projectId":9876731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation of snacks for my students. My students use the snacks as a consistent part of our daily classroom routine to support both their learning and well-being. Each day, we have a designated snack time, which is usually time for them to grab a snack and chat with a friend for a few moments. It is a brief moment for the student to refuel without missing important instruction. The snacks are available for students who may need one throughout the day that might need it. The students are so grateful and often express their appreciation for the snacks. Overall, the snacks are not just food, but a tool that helps students refocus and feel supported during the school day. Thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1764739479465,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-to-learn/9876731/","projectTitle":"Hungry to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213364"},{"teacherId":10242769,"projectId":9942613,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our \"Building Phonics\" project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students were beyond excited when the materials arrived—there were smiles, gasps, and so much eagerness to dive right in. It truly felt like Christmas morning for our classroom!\r\nWe are using these new resources every day during our phonics instruction. Students are now able to build words hands-on, manipulate sounds, and actively engage in learning rather than just listening. One special moment that stood out was watching a student who has struggled with reading light up with confidence as they successfully built and read a word independently. That sense of pride is something I will never forget.\r\nThese materials have transformed our lessons into interactive, meaningful experiences. Students are more confident, more willing to take risks, and more excited about reading than ever before.\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue building on these foundational skills by working on blending, segmenting, and reading full sentences. These tools will support us as we grow into stronger, more independent readers.\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to succeed and for being a part of their learning journey. Your support has truly made an impact that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1767243241524,"projectUrl":"project/building-phonics/9942613/","projectTitle":"Building Phonics","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":9058296,"projectId":9706145,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, we were able to provide meaningful financial incentives that motivated and inspired our students in ways that truly made a difference.\r\nYour contributions helped create an environment where students felt recognized for their hard work, dedication, and growth. For many of them, these incentives were more than just rewards—they were symbols of encouragement and belief in their potential. Whether it was improving their academic performance, staying consistent with attendance, or demonstrating positive behavior, students were eager to rise to the challenge.\r\nI wish you could have seen the excitement in the classroom. Students who previously struggled to stay engaged began setting goals for themselves. They supported one another, celebrated achievements, and took pride in their progress. The financial incentives acted as a powerful tool, helping them connect effort with tangible outcomes while also building intrinsic motivation over time.\r\nBeyond the immediate impact, your generosity has helped foster a culture of perseverance and accountability. Students are learning that their actions matter and that dedication can lead to meaningful rewards. These are lessons that extend far beyond the classroom and will stay with them for years to come.\r\nIt is important to me that you know your donation directly impacted real students with real stories. For some, this was the first time they felt their hard work was truly seen and appreciated. For others, it provided the extra push they needed to stay on track and believe in themselves. Every single contribution played a role in creating these moments.\r\nAs an educator, I am incredibly grateful for your support. Projects like this would not be possible without people like you who are willing to invest in the future of our students. Your generosity reminds us that there is a community of individuals who care deeply about education and student success.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in us. Thank you for helping us create opportunities, build confidence, and inspire growth. Your support has made a lasting difference, and we are truly appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1767243241965,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-incentives/9706145/","projectTitle":"Motivation Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feuchter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9058296"},{"teacherId":10305664,"projectId":9807243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting me and my classroom! The materials are well love and used everyday! The fake food and letter soups containers are a hit that are played with everyday. \r\nThe busy book makes learning accessible for all of my students no matter what limitations they may have when it comes to fine motor skills. They love the the solar system kit and our volcano for all of our experiments! The social materials put fun in our SEL circle every day! \r\nThe talk tools help my students gain the oral strength they need for communication and eating ! I am so grateful. When they saw the new toys they were overwhelmed with everything!","fullyFundedDate":1764739479701,"projectUrl":"project/feelings-and-fun/9807243/","projectTitle":"Feelings and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomcho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305664"},{"teacherId":9043079,"projectId":9773171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations in support of our students. Your contribution has already made, and will continue to make, a direct and meaningful impact on the daily learning and independence of the children we serve.\r\n\r\nMany of our students are working toward greater independence in essential self-care tasks, particularly feeding. The suction bowls have been especially helpful for students who are not yet able to stabilize a bowl while taking bites of food. In addition, each student now has access to a cup that is personalized to meet their individual needs. One student, who was previously only drinking from a baby bottle, is now successfully using a 360 cup purchased through your donation—an incredible and meaningful accomplishment for him.\r\n\r\nYour support has also allowed us to provide tools that strengthen fine motor development. Adaptive equipment, such as easy-squeeze hole punches and self-opening scissors, enable students with limited hand strength to participate more independently in classroom activities that might otherwise be inaccessible. Additionally, materials like laminating sheets and Velcro have helped us create durable, reusable learning supports and communication tools for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are better equipped to adapt our instruction and create meaningful opportunities for every student to succeed. Your support truly makes a difference in helping our students build independence each day. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1764742920780,"projectUrl":"project/adapting-and-modifying-our-way-to-indepe/9773171/","projectTitle":"Adapting and Modifying Our Way to Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9043079"},{"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. 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