{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gardiner Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":73.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6478491,"projectId":9939483,"letterContent":"We have received our new book buddies for our classroom and my students were so excited over these! We want to thank you for your generous donations to provide these weighted stuffed animals for our classroom! I originally wanted these for my students to read to, but they have become such a hit that now they are a reward for students who are working hard, staying focused, and making good choices, also! \r\nStudents will make better choices and work harder for a chance to pick a stuffed animal to sit with them for the morning, either on their lap or their desk. They have learned how to be in control even when the stuffed animals are around. These weighted stuffed animals have served more than just the original intended purpose! We thank you so very much for your support and providing these stuffed animals for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1765603461338,"projectUrl":"project/friends-to-read-to/9939483/","projectTitle":"Friends to Read to!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608875327124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrager"},{"teacherId":6478491,"projectId":9796464,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your generous donations to bring this project to life! These book buddies are one of our favorite things to read to and gets us excited to do our best reading! These items would not be possible without your support and generosity to my students! \r\nWe finally have enough book buddies that each of my students can choose one during our reading time to read to, instead of having to share them, as we were before! I cannot thank you enough for helping to engage my students and get them more excited about reading! When students can read, it helps them that much more in their learning! Thank you so much for making these book buddies possible for my class!","fullyFundedDate":1765584151055,"projectUrl":"project/reading-to-our-book-buddies/9796464/","projectTitle":"Reading to Our Book Buddies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608875327124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrager"},{"teacherId":6478491,"projectId":9918167,"letterContent":"My students were so beyond excited to receive their own Operation games to help them with their fine motor skills! We made this quite a celebration before we left for our Winter Break and these Operation games were their treat to take home with them to play with their siblings or family members!\r\nI was so blessed to be able to make these games possible for my students. These games would not have been possible without all of your generous donations and support! They enjoyed learning how to play them here at school with their friends before taking them home. My students and I would like to thank you so much for your support with this!","fullyFundedDate":1764226519953,"projectUrl":"project/operation-confidence/9918167/","projectTitle":"Operation Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608875327124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrager"},{"teacherId":6478491,"projectId":9924182,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your generous donations to help provide these resources for my students! My students have loved having their very own squishy cube to use to help them regulate their big emotions, as well as using it to help them learn how to \"be bored\" and use their extra time productively. \r\nThese fidget cubes have been a huge hit with my students, and I am so grateful to be able to provide them each their very own cube to use when they feel it is necessary! \r\nThese items would not have been possible without your support and kindness, and we thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1764628890538,"projectUrl":"project/being-in-control-gives-us-confidence/9924182/","projectTitle":"Being in Control Gives Us Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608875327124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrager"},{"teacherId":9198356,"projectId":9856378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our winter reading initiative. Because of your generosity, we were able to create a special \"Read with a Buddy\" prize for students who read at home and completed a book report. Students earned a cozy stuffed reading buddy along with hot chocolate, turning reading time into a fun and comforting experience during the winter months. These prizes helped motivate students to read beyond the classroom and proudly share about the stories they enjoyed.\r\n\r\nWhen students received their reading buddies and hot chocolate, their excitement was immediate. Many couldn't wait to choose a stuffed animal and talked about reading with their buddy at home. Several students shared how special it felt to be recognized for their hard work, and the incentive helped build enthusiasm and positive feelings around reading—especially for students who may need extra encouragement.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using this incentive to encourage at-home reading and thoughtful reflection through book reports. Your support helped create meaningful reading experiences and lasting memories that connect joy with literacy. Thank you for investing in our students and helping foster a love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1761694366111,"projectUrl":"project/read-with-a-buddy-cozy-winter-reading-c/9856378/","projectTitle":"Read with a Buddy: Cozy Winter Reading Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zubke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9198356_orig.jpg?crop=402,402,x201,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692218661606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9198356"},{"teacherId":6478491,"projectId":9899755,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you so very much for your generous donations to provide these books for my students! These books go along with our Little Spot books, which I use to teach my students about their big emotions and how to regulate themselves when their emotions are getting the best of them. They love the pictures and the way that the author uses different sea animals to continue teaching about these skills!\r\n\r\nThese books would not have been possible without your kindness and support for my classroom, and we are so grateful for your generosity! Your donations really do make a difference! Thank you for supporting public education!","fullyFundedDate":1763588728778,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-matters/9899755/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Matters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608875327124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrager"},{"teacherId":6478491,"projectId":9648745,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you so very much for your generous donations to provide these blankets for my students! This was something I was really hoping to be able to do for them! They will get to choose a blanket to cuddle up with for our Cozy Day of Reading, and then they will also get to take these blankets home with them to enjoy over the Winter break! \r\nThese blankets would not have been possible without your help and support, and I cannot wait to see my students' faces and excitement when they get to choose their own blanket! \r\nThank you so much for your kindness and support for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1761968027244,"projectUrl":"project/blankets-for-our-cozy-day-of-reading/9648745/","projectTitle":"Blankets for Our Cozy Day of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608875327124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrager"},{"teacherId":6478491,"projectId":9648758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help provide these blankets for my second graders! I believe they are going to be surprised and very appreciative to have their own cuddly blanket to have for our Cozy Day of Reading! They will then be able to enjoy these blankets at home over the Winter break, as well! \r\n\r\nI want my students to enjoy coming to school and try their best to learn the material and skills that we cover. I believe they will be more prepared to do this by getting a good night's sleep by having their very own soft, warm blanket to cuddle up with. My students would not have these blankets if it were not for your support and kindness! I cannot thank you enough for the joy that these blankets will bring my students! Bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1760107038682,"projectUrl":"project/bring-on-the-cold/9648758/","projectTitle":"Bring On the Cold!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608875327124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrager"},{"teacherId":6478491,"projectId":9819763,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations to provide these items for my students! The juice and jolly ranchers are used regularly in my classroom, and it is nice to be able to provide these extra treats for my students! They will work extra hard and make better choices when they know that rewards are a possibility. I try to use motivation tactics any chance that I can to encourage them to work hard! I would not be able to provide this for them regularly without your help and support! \r\nThank you so much for your support and kindness for my students!!","fullyFundedDate":1761068247888,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-us-fueled-to-learn-esports/9819763/","projectTitle":"Keeping Us Fueled to Learn ESports!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608875327124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrager"},{"teacherId":6478491,"projectId":9819770,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you so much for your generous donations to provide these resources for my students! My students are so excited to receive this kindness from people who support their education! \r\nI am using these materials to encourage a love of reading in my classroom by providing these plush animal slap bracelets that students can read to during their free reading time! My students love these animals and get excited whenever they can wear and read to them! \r\nThese items would not have been possible without your support, and I appreciate you choosing my classroom and students to support! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1761092143202,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-esports/9819770/","projectTitle":"Learning About ESports!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608875327124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrager"},{"teacherId":6478491,"projectId":9529713,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you so very much for providing these items for our classroom! My students have enjoyed one popcorn party so far, now that we finally have the supplies to make it! They were so excited to have our first popcorn party! We will be able to enjoy doing that again as soon as we reach a couple more goals again!\r\nThe stickers have been greatly used since we use smelly stickers often in the classroom! Students love to be rewarded for their hard work by having a smelly sticker put on their hand or their paper. Thank you for helping me to keep these in supply! \r\nThe kleenex are a must have in our classroom, so we are stocked up on those for the remainder of the year, hopefully! \r\nThank you so much for choosing my students to support with your generous donations! I am so beyond grateful for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1760107370115,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9529713/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478491_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608875327124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrager"},{"teacherId":9198356,"projectId":9112565,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to decorate beautiful flower pots as heartfelt gifts for their Read to Succeed reading coaches.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement in the room was priceless! Students immediately began planning their designs—some painted flowers and sunshine, others added words like \"thank you\" and \"you help me grow.\" One student even said, *\"I can't wait to see my coach's face when I give them this!\"*\r\n\r\nThroughout the project, students poured their creativity and gratitude into each pot. They reflected on how their coaches had helped them become more confident readers, and it was clear how much these relationships meant to them.\r\n\r\nIn May, everything came together—pots were decorated, flowers (generously donated by our local garden center) were planted, and each gift was personally presented to the coaches on the last day the students met with them. The joy, pride, and heartfelt thanks in that moment were unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made this entire project possible, turning an idea into a meaningful memory for both students and coaches. Thank you for bringing joy, creativity, and gratitude into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1740276093290,"projectUrl":"project/blooming-with-gratitude-flower-pots-for/9112565/","projectTitle":"Blooming With Gratitude: Flower Pots for Reading Coaches","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zubke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9198356_orig.jpg?crop=402,402,x201,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692218661606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9198356"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_57425","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":405,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":26.8,"schoolId":57425,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gardiner Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gardiner Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kansas/wichita-public-schools/gardiner-elementary-school/57425"}