{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Madeley Ranch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5819443,"projectId":9317305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support brought eight hands-on science activity tubs into our 5th-grade classroom, and they've truly transformed the way my students experience science. \r\n\r\nEach tub includes lab cards aligned to our curriculum, allowing us to explore key concepts like forces and motion, Earth and space, and the properties of matter through meaningful, interactive investigations. We are using these new resources every single week and this is a big improvement to the curriculum. After we finish one science focus tub, my students immediately ask if they can open the next one because they are that excited to keep learning. Instead of only reading about scientific ideas or watching videos, they now get to explore those ideas directly. One of my favorite moments was watching a group collaborate to build a small model demonstrating gravitational pull; they were so absorbed and proud that they insisted on modeling it for their families at home. Parents are letting me know that they are impressed that the car tracks and marble runs are coming out of the closet at home. STEM circuits kits are on wishlists for Christmas. That sense of ownership and real-world connection has been happening again and again.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions when they first saw the tubs were priceless—eyes wide, huge smiles, and lots of \"Are we really using these today?!\" Many have told me in the middle of lessons and labs how much they love science now, and several have said they've never done this much science before. They feel like real scientists, and that confidence is sparking thoughtful questions, deeper curiosity, and great conversations with their families.\r\n\r\nMy goal was to make science meaningful, memorable, and accessible by encouraging investigation, collaboration, and critical thinking. Thanks to your generosity, that goal has come to life in ways I could have only hoped for. You haven't just supplied materials, you've ignited excitement, wonder, and a love of learning in my students.\r\nThank you for giving us this opportunity. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1756315232492,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-learning-through-science/9317305/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM: Learning Through Science Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibbons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5819443_orig.png?crop=76,76,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743785107924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5819443"},{"teacherId":9993672,"projectId":9246257,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to help make learning math fun for my first graders! One of my teaching philosophies is that students learn more effectively when they are engaged. What better way to engage learners than by incorporating games! The games we received are varied in difficulty, and I am looking forward to trying new ones out as the year progresses.\r\n\r\nWe have already started playing a few of the games so far this school year! My students love the Shut the Box game, Tower of Addition, and the Popcorn game. They are so excited to increase their math knowledge, so we can learn how to play the other games as well!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1746785559638,"projectUrl":"project/math-fun-for-little-mustangs/9246257/","projectTitle":"Math Fun for Little Mustangs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993672_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744084601275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993672"},{"teacherId":9993672,"projectId":9246472,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to make our first-grade classroom feel more like home! The students love having a small area in the classroom where they can work comfortably. My class gets to move around the room when using technology, working with partners, and when we play games. The small \"living room\" area you helped me create is a favorite spot!\r\n\r\nMy students love the National Geographic beginner readers. These are great for helping them learn the elements of non-fiction text. We have already used these books this school year in several meaningful ways. I love seeing the kids come up to me and share something they have learned while reading these.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make my classroom a little home away from home!","fullyFundedDate":1746785715835,"projectUrl":"project/home-away-from-home/9246472/","projectTitle":"Home Away From Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993672_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744084601275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993672"},{"teacherId":9993672,"projectId":9245831,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to help my first graders be more organized this school year! I strive to encourage my students to be independent and to learn valuable organizational skills. This cubby shelf system has been perfect for that! My students store their iPads and headphones in the cubbies. We also have extra spaces, which is where I keep extra school papers and other items the students need. These items have definitely helped keep my classroom more organized this year!\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been great too! In our classroom, we use technology daily, so having a pair of headphones for each student has been wonderful!","fullyFundedDate":1746785768313,"projectUrl":"project/technology-organization-for-little-learn/9245831/","projectTitle":"Technology Organization for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993672_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744084601275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993672"},{"teacherId":9991563,"projectId":9236114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 5th grade \"Harnessing\" project! Your support gives our students the opportunity to explore hands-on learning, nurture their natural curiosity, and connect science to the real world in meaningful ways. Because of you, our class can dream bigger, think more creatively, and grow with resources that truly inspire them every single day. We are deeply grateful for your kindness, encouragement, and belief in our students' incredible potential. We had such an incredible time diving deep into this project and bringing it to life!","fullyFundedDate":1743860625005,"projectUrl":"project/harnessing-science-and-stem-in-reading/9236114/","projectTitle":"\"Harnessing\" Science and STEM in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zimmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991563"},{"teacherId":5819443,"projectId":9234447,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of The Wild Robot, each of my 5th graders now has their very own copy of this incredible book! Your support is helping us connect literature with hands-on STEM projects. From designing prosthetic limbs and exploring animal adaptations, to garden planning and egg-drop engineering challenges.\r\nThis book isn't just a story—it's a launchpad for novice readers in their creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their futures. Your kindness is making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1743825116875,"projectUrl":"project/adapting-in-the-wild-a-stem-challenge/9234447/","projectTitle":"Adapting in the Wild: A STEM Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibbons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5819443_orig.png?crop=76,76,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743785107924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5819443"},{"teacherId":3779914,"projectId":9226216,"letterContent":"I have always been a reading teacher, but this year I have taken on 5th grade science. This has been the best start ever!\r\nOur class has begun by using The City of Ember novels that were purchased in conjunction with the electricity and circuits unit. \r\nThey children love making connections with the book as well as building circuits that work to light their cities. We are not quite finished, I can see the learning spark. \r\nThis has been the best beginning of the year assignment. Watching the kids light up along with their circuits!","fullyFundedDate":1743699624818,"projectUrl":"project/integrating-science-and-stem-in-reading/9226216/","projectTitle":"Integrating Science and STEM in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knowlton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3779914"},{"teacherId":8131007,"projectId":9234477,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 5th grade class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of a novel set. The excitement on my students' faces when they received the books was truly priceless. Your support is making a real difference in our classroom by helping us build a love of reading and opening new doors for imagination and learning.\r\n\r\nWe're grateful for your commitment to education and your investment in our students' futures. Our 5th grade at Madely Ranch is very thankful! 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