{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Ripley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":5.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7625801,"projectId":9482359,"letterContent":"Having a classroom storage cart has made daily routines far more efficient. Instead of wasting time searching for materials, students can quickly find what they need in one central place. The mobility of the cart also allows supplies to be brought directly to learning stations or small groups, reducing downtime and helping lessons flow more smoothly. This simple addition has noticeably improved organization, transitions, and the overall pace of the school day.\r\n\r\nNumber labels and clearly defined storage containers have strengthened that sense of order even more. By giving each bin, drawer, and shelf an assigned number, students know exactly where items belong and can return them independently without constant reminders. This has not only reduced clutter but also built a sense of responsibility and ownership in the classroom. The consistency of the labeling system helps students feel confident navigating the room, especially those who thrive on routine or need visual supports.\r\n\r\nTogether, the storage cart, number labels, and containers have created a more structured, calm, and productive learning environment. Classroom materials stay organized, students operate more independently, and instructional time is used more effectively. What once felt chaotic now feels intentional—allowing the focus to shift from managing materials to engaging in meaningful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763496923295,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-storage/9482359/","projectTitle":"Classroom Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7625801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603881595637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-benn"},{"teacherId":7625801,"projectId":9482272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward purchasing new board games for our indoor recess time. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. On days when weather keeps us inside, students now have engaging, hands-on activities that bring joy, creativity, and collaboration into the room. Instead of feeling disappointed about missing outdoor play, they look forward to choosing games, working with their classmates, and enjoying a fun break in their day.\r\n\r\nThese new games have also had a remarkable impact on students' social-emotional development. As they play, students practice teamwork, communication, patience, and problem-solving—skills that carry over into our academic lessons and daily interactions. I've seen students who don't normally work together begin to build new friendships, and quieter students come out of their shell as they join in games they feel confident playing. The variety of games ensures every child can participate and find something they enjoy.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has transformed indoor recess into a positive, constructive part of our routine. Thank you for investing in our classroom community and helping create an environment where students can learn, grow, and connect with one another. Your support is truly appreciated, and our students are benefiting from it every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1763496965856,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-games/9482272/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7625801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603881595637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-benn"},{"teacherId":10001132,"projectId":9277882,"letterContent":"Letting students choose where they work gives them agency, and as I've noticed, comfort leads to better engagement and productivity. I keep observing how they use the space — they'll often show me what's working and what needs another look. \r\n\r\nThrough my group table and new stools, we have been able to complete projects bu expressing ideas visually and verbally. Through their work, students learn to communicate in ways that go beyond words. We focus on creative tasks that together can reduce anxiety and increase present-moment awareness. By sharing creations with peers we have built understandings and appreciation for different perspectives.","fullyFundedDate":1745867900364,"projectUrl":"project/creating-and-collaborating-choosing-seat/9277882/","projectTitle":"Creating and Collaborating Choosing Seats One Way at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001132"},{"teacherId":10001132,"projectId":9260585,"letterContent":"We have loved the table organizers for keeping our materials all where they need to be. The additional seat cushions for all my students to access whenever thye want to they learn in a different space. One never knows what connects with a student and what helps them flourish. I have used flexible seating in my classroom for years and the new options for my students have been so much appreciated!\r\n\r\nThe flexible floor seating is a favorite for many. When given the opportunity of choice of seating my students have been more focused and involved in lessons, activities, and decisions.","fullyFundedDate":1745507769350,"projectUrl":"project/an-atomsphere-of-learning-and-growing-s/9260585/","projectTitle":"An Atomsphere of Learning and Growing Supporting All Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001132"},{"teacherId":10001682,"projectId":9289124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund my \"Color the Classroom\" project. We have started the year off with a bang and ALL kids have had access to the materials that they needed to complete the projects! \r\n\r\nDue to the late delivery of items, not all things have been able to be used yet! But, trust me, more ART is a mission of mine for the year! \r\n\r\nHaving access to a variety or coloring supplies and a larger variety of colors has really sparked the interest of some of my reluctant students! Having colors that represent them in a more expressive way really made their projects jump! \r\n\r\nAs the boxes of supplies rolled in, the students got more and more excited to use and create! They know I am busy planning projects for us to use all the supplies to their fullest! Thank you again for helping my 3rd graders have access to a colorful world!","fullyFundedDate":1746841460327,"projectUrl":"project/color-the-classroom/9289124/","projectTitle":"Color the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenzen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001682"},{"teacherId":10001682,"projectId":9260595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my \"Wiggle, Sit and Fidget\" project. It has been amazing to see the benefits in my classroom. \r\n\r\nOver the past month, I have slowly introduced the different fidgets. Every table has a bin of fidgets and the kids are able to use them at any point in the day. Kids rotate tables each week so they have been able to try out a variety of fidgets so far. \r\n\r\nThe kids who need them are no longer singled out using them since they are available for all to use. The kids who really benefit from them are able to access them without interrupting the learning of others. Have access to the variety of seating has also allowed students to move more throughout the day and to find a good spot to sit for themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1745507802358,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-sit-and-fidget-to-learn/9260595/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Sit and Fidget to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenzen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001682"},{"teacherId":9991357,"projectId":9276110,"letterContent":"The new storage bins and art supplies have transformed our classroom organization and creativity. Students have easy access to markers, colored pencils, and dry erase materials. It has made working on projects so much smoother! The students were overjoyed and eager to use the new supplies! Having fresh, colorful markers and well-organized materials inspired them to be more creative and engaged in their work. The students will use these materials for our art projects. We already used them to make our own dot on 'National Dot Day'. It was amazing to see all the color!","fullyFundedDate":1745867590852,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-learners-through-suppli/9276110/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Learners Through Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9991357_orig.png?crop=271,271,x25,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743778056022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991357"},{"teacherId":9991357,"projectId":9235793,"letterContent":"The new classroom rug has quickly become a central gathering spot for my students. We use it daily during story time, morning meeting, group discussions, and lessons. The students were excited and immediately wanted to claim their spots on the rug!! They loved having a cozy, colorful space to gather. Students will use the rug as a meeting space during small groups to meet with their group and read their chosen books. They can collaborate and have a comfy place to lay while they read and discuss.","fullyFundedDate":1745867568876,"projectUrl":"project/rug-refresh-a-comfy-space-to-learn/9235793/","projectTitle":"\"Rug Refresh: A Comfy Space to Learn\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9991357_orig.png?crop=271,271,x25,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743778056022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991357"},{"teacherId":10010935,"projectId":9307583,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. As a specialist teacher we do not always get the most lucrative budget and have every kid in the school walk through our classroom. I am very excited to be able to have a more organized classroom, giving the students a better opportunity to learn. \r\n\r\nThe colored bins have been great to store all of the students' projects from one week to the next. They noticed right away when I had them all stacked together on my shelf. They found their teachers name and asked what they would be used for. \r\n\r\nWhen have been creating images and working on creativity for the first several weeks and the students have been able to take their time on their projects and do their best work. The students keep their projects in the room and are eager to come back to STEAM the next week. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and giving me the opportunity to be more organized. It will be great to have the materials for the next several years.","fullyFundedDate":1749571769825,"projectUrl":"project/how-to-store-all-the-gadgets-and-gizmos/9307583/","projectTitle":"How to Store All the Gadgets and Gizmos a Plenty?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hulterstrum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746133010901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010935"},{"teacherId":9588536,"projectId":9276788,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now a hands-on learning hub! The new Legos, Magna-Tiles, bins, and storage carts have completely transformed the way students approach projects and problem-solving. We've been using the materials to build models during science lessons, design structures in math centers, and even create story settings in writing workshops.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately started brainstorming what they could build and how to work together in groups. Their teamwork and curiosity has been incredible to watch working with these stem centers on STEM Friday.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these materials to dive deeper into STEM challenges and small-group projects. The bins and storage carts are keeping everything organized so students can access materials independently, giving them ownership over their learning space. Your support is helping us nurture creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking every day, so thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1745867611387,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lab-organize-create-innovate/9276788/","projectTitle":"STEM Lab: Organize, Create, Innovate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oltmanns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9588536"},{"teacherId":9588536,"projectId":9260639,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is brimming with color, creativity, and meaningful reading! With the new Mr. Sketch markers, colored pencils, and Expo markers, students are excited to annotate texts, create graphic organizers, and express their ideas visually during lessons. These supplies have made our reading and writing activities far more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe new set of SEL (social-emotional learning) books has been a game-changer. We're introducing lessons on empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, and self-awareness through stories that truly resonate with students. Reading in our classroom now often looks like small-group discussions, students taking turns leading read alouds, and lively conversations about how the characters' choices relate to their own lives.\r\n\r\nThe combination of creative supplies and purposeful texts has helped all my students feel more confident and excited about learning. Thank you for contributing to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1745507736905,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world-with-stories-and-creativ/9260639/","projectTitle":"Color Our World With Stories and Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oltmanns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9588536"},{"teacherId":9588536,"projectId":9260602,"letterContent":"Our new flexible seating cushion chairs have completely transformed our classroom environment! My students use the cushions daily during reading groups, math stations, and independent work. One of our favorite moments so far was watching a student who typically struggles to stay focused settle into a cushion chair and stay engaged for the entire activity which is something that rarely happened before.\r\n\r\nWhen the cushions first arrived, the students' faces lit up. They immediately started talking about what they wanted to try and how much more comfortable learning would be. Their excitement turned into focus and collaboration almost instantly. These flexible seating options are helping my students take ownership of their learning spaces and stay more engaged during lessons. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1745507834731,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-supporting-student-ch/9260602/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Supporting Student Choice and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oltmanns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9588536"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75919","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":568,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":79,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":94.1,"schoolId":75919,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lake Ripley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lake Ripley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/litchfield-independent-school-district-465/lake-ripley-elementary-school/75919"}