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I have seen their creativity blossom as they build things with the clip on building blocks. Each day they share a new and exciting item that they have created, from robots to airplanes and houses.\r\nThe students get absolute joy when using the stencils to add pictures to their stories. This item alone has made the students more excited about writing a story because they look forward to creating the picture to go with it.\r\nThank you so much for donating to our project and helping my students use their creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1771051687337,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-critical-thinking-through/10007655/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Critical Thinking through STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Addison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444073_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028542236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-addison"},{"teacherId":9803277,"projectId":10022534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these essential supplies. Items like pencils, disinfecting wipes, dry erase markers, and laminating pouches may seem simple, but they play a huge role in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students have the tools they need to stay engaged, organized, and ready to learn. Fresh pencils mean ideas can flow without interruption. Clean spaces help keep everyone healthy and focused. Bright markers bring lessons to life on the board, and laminated materials allow us to reuse resources again and again.\r\n\r\nThese are the kinds of supplies that often go unnoticed—but without them, learning slows down. Your support ensures that our classroom runs smoothly and that every student has access to what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. 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These shields create a personal space where they can concentrate without distractions, allowing them to do their very best work.\r\n\r\nIn addition, your contributions helped us replenish essential school supplies like highlighters, erasers, colored pencils, and a pencil sharpener with a dispenser. These everyday tools make a big difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and ensuring that every student has what they need to participate fully in learning activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more organized, supportive, and productive learning environment for my students. 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The students are learning that taking care of our space is part of taking care of each other, and they help wipe down their areas and keep things clean.\r\n\r\nThe pink classroom supplies have also made our room feel brighter and more inviting. The students noticed right away and were excited to see the new materials. It may seem like a small thing, but having a classroom that feels warm and welcoming really makes a difference in how students feel each day.\r\n\r\nI also try to help my students feel like they have control over their space. 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With your support, these students are going to rock their tests. \r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support, and for making our work easier and more joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1762885577663,"projectUrl":"project/math-mixin-it-up/9887477/","projectTitle":"Math Mixin' it Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2415539_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458657583450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/claire-mitchell"},{"teacherId":5627096,"projectId":9804233,"letterContent":"Subject: Thank You for Nourishing Our Students' Minds and Bodies!\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project to provide healthy snacks for our students. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference in our urban classroom community.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come to school carrying more than just backpacks — they bring determination, resilience, and big dreams. 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About this school
G.H. Reid Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Richmond, Virginia that is part of Richmond Public School Dist.
It serves 671 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.7:1.
Its teachers have had 239 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades K - 5
671 Students
38 Teachers
1301 Whitehead RdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Last updated Jun 9, 2026
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G.H. Reid Elementary School
$124,022
raised using DonorsChoose
239
projects
funded
72
teachers
funded
675
donors
30
projects
for
basic supplies
26
projects for
technology
45
projects for
books
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projects
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art supplies
G.H. Reid Elementary School has received support from
437 individuals from Virginia and
238 individuals out-of-state.