{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rama Road Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7902295,"projectId":9441065,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, I have been able to provide a bright, welcoming environment for my wonderful students. The children enjoy coming in each day. They have been able to express themselves with their drawings in their new sketchbooks and have enjoyed using watercolors to beautify some guided drawings we have done so far, with more to come in the coming months.\r\n\r\nMy students are so lucky to have a nice comfy reading area to sit and enjoy our books. Working with their fine motor skills using the yarn that was donated has also been helpful when working on their writing and pencil grip. We are so very grateful for all of the donations that have truly make a great impact on their experience at school this year.","fullyFundedDate":1752936654696,"projectUrl":"project/ms-lees-1st-grade-class-beautification/9441065/","projectTitle":"Ms. Lee's 1st Grade Class Beautification","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7902295_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751347858703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7902295"},{"teacherId":9811681,"projectId":9302260,"letterContent":"This project has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Since the moment our items arrived, my students have been excited and happy to explore everything. The new calming area has become a favorite spot where they can relax, reset, and feel supported when they're overwhelmed. It's been wonderful watching them take ownership of the space and teach their classmates how to use the materials. This project has truly helped create a calmer, more positive learning environment and continues to make a lasting impact every day.","fullyFundedDate":1748977059449,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-support-for-students-with-disab/9302260/","projectTitle":"Wellness Support for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811681_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729662389796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811681"},{"teacherId":8157553,"projectId":9203478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of tables for our classroom. Your kindness has made such a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith these new tables, my students now have a comfortable and organized space to collaborate, create, and learn together. They especially enjoy having room for group projects, hands-on activities, and mindfulness lessons where we can gather as a community. They especially enjoy new tables have truly helped foster teamwork, focus, and joy in our classroom. \r\n\r\nYour support reminds my students that there are caring people who believe in them and their success. We are so grateful for your generosity and the positive impact it has made in our classroom each day.","fullyFundedDate":1752351513690,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-building-community-cl/9203478/","projectTitle":"\"Building Minds, Building Community: Classroom Tables for Mindful Learning\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosenberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8157553_orig.jpg?crop=2149,2149,x0,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637590781973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8157553"},{"teacherId":9337346,"projectId":9648677,"letterContent":"To our amazing donors, thank you! Because of your generosity, our \"Resilient Readers: Durable Literacy Tools for Diverse Learners\" project is fully funded and has fundamentally transformed our Special Education classroom. The delivery felt like a holiday, and the impact has been immediate and profound.\r\n\r\nThe Space-Saver Color-Changing Light Table and its Light Table Sorting Tray have instantly become the most engaging learning center in our room. This isn't just a fun novelty; it is a powerful tool for visual and sensory processing.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us create a literacy environment that is visually stimulating, highly engaging, and built to last. Your contribution is lighting up the future for our resilient readers! 🌟","fullyFundedDate":1758820451854,"projectUrl":"project/bright-beginnings-art-and-stem-with-lig/9648677/","projectTitle":"Bright Beginnings: Art and STEM with Light Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Syal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337346"},{"teacherId":9785376,"projectId":9707131,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, I've now integrated into my speech therapy sessions new speech sound cards and visual cue cards. One particularly impactful moment occurred when a student who had been struggling with the SH sound lit up with excitement after using one of the new visual cue cards. The clarity and structure of the materials helped the student understand the sound placement in a way that finally clicked—and they were able to produce the sound correctly for the first time!\r\nWhen my students first saw the new resources, their reactions were full of curiosity and enthusiasm. Many of them were drawn to the colorful visuals and interactive elements, which made our sessions feel more engaging and fun. These tools have allowed me to tailor my approach to each student's unique needs, making our work together more effective and meaningful.\r\nYour contribution has truly transformed the way I deliver therapy, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to bring these powerful tools into my students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758820774875,"projectUrl":"project/improving-speech/9707131/","projectTitle":"Improving Speech!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785376"},{"teacherId":9558872,"projectId":9733202,"letterContent":"I can't begin to thank you for your support for my students. We've only had the swing frame and ball pit for a week and have already seen benefits for our students. One of the students who doesn't engage with toys or play with others actually played in the ball pit with another child. It's also been soothing for another student to sit in when he gets upset. The tactile sensation of it helps him regulate.\r\n\r\nThe swing has also been a huge hit in our classroom. One of my students is challenged with sitting still for longer than 30 seconds but he's been able to sit in and enjoy the swing for five minutes at a time. It also seems to help him regulate and calm down. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations in purchasing these important supplies for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758636698175,"projectUrl":"project/bodies-in-motion/9733202/","projectTitle":"Bodies in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558872_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750880895103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-courtney-ecprek"},{"teacherId":10055334,"projectId":9411178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your donation, we were able to start the school year with a brand-new carpet that has quickly become the heart of our learning space.\r\n\r\nFor over a month now, our students have been enjoying the carpet every single day. It has provided a comfortable and inviting spot for us to gather as a class, whether we're sharing stories, learning together during large group time, or movement. The carpet has truly helped us build community and routine in our classroom.\r\n\r\nNot only has it brought joy and excitement to our students, but it has also held up wonderfully to all the daily activity that comes with preschool life. Your gift has made a lasting difference in helping us create a welcoming and engaging environment for learning.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support. You have helped set the stage for a wonderful school year, and we couldn't have done it without you!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\n\r\nMs. Kimberly Stanfield","fullyFundedDate":1752518621929,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet-for-little-learners/9411178/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stanfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10055334_orig.jpg?crop=1191,1191,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750555235727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055334"},{"teacherId":9558872,"projectId":9507859,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your donations. We've just begun pulling the tablets out to model their use, but I think our students are really going to benefit from them. I've used them a few times already during one-on-one time to show my students how they can be used to communicate. It will take them a few months to understand exactly how they work but I'm hopeful. \r\n\r\nI've downloaded a free app called, Weave Chat, that allows you to customize a communication board. Once they're able to use the app at school, I want to share this with their families so they can use the app at home too. Since I work with students from low-income families, it's important to me to provide them with free resources that can benefit them and their students. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1754415656950,"projectUrl":"project/hear-speak-and-read-empowering-divers/9507859/","projectTitle":"Hear, Speak, and Read: Empowering Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558872_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750880895103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-courtney-ecprek"},{"teacherId":9337346,"projectId":9583341,"letterContent":"Your donations are transforming our children's learning environment by directly supporting creativity, social development, and focus. Key items like the Yourigami Play Couch create a flexible, imaginative space for large motor play and storytelling, while the Melissa & Doug Hand Puppets and Community Block Play People encourage vital social-emotional skills. High-quality Acrylic Paints, Dot Art Painters, and colorful paper fuel artistic expression and fine motor skill development. Furthermore, the Sensory Bottles and Cool Down Cubes provide essential tools for self-regulation and focus, ensuring every child has the resources to thrive in a stimulating yet organised setting, all thanks to your incredible generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758195083485,"projectUrl":"project/telling-our-stories-through-art-in-the-s/9583341/","projectTitle":"Telling Our Stories Through Art in the SPED Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Syal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337346"},{"teacherId":384746,"projectId":9557778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the SereneLife Gymnastics Inflatable Air Tumbling Floor Mat. My students absolutely love the new tumbling mat! The moment it was set up, they were eager to jump, roll, and practice their skills. They enjoy the soft bounce it gives, which makes gymnastics and fitness activities both fun and safe.\r\nI used the mat for my younger groups to perform yoga movements and eventually will lead into animal walks across the mat. My older students were so excited to perform cartwheels and roundoffs safely. Our next steps are working on back walkovers with my support. \r\nThank you for supporting my curriculum and putting smiles on my students faces!","fullyFundedDate":1755719887404,"projectUrl":"project/stick-the-landing-save-the-knees/9557778/","projectTitle":"Stick the Landing, Save the Knees!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mcdaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/384746"},{"teacherId":384746,"projectId":9474033,"letterContent":"I am overwhelmed with your donations to my project! My office is more organized and my lessons keep improving with the equipment that you provided. My students played an Uno Headbands game and were able to easily go to the Uno bag to find the cards in the room. The EOOUT 16pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Storage Bags have been used for my Uno cards, ABC puzzle pieces, Yoga cards, and other exercise cards. The Thermal laminating pouches came in handy for my Go Fish card game. These pouches will definitely keep my cards from ripping.\r\nThe Marfula Balance Beam and Aberlls Stepping Stones were used last week during my obstacle course/fitness warm up. My students were given instructions to perform movements across the beam and balancing across the stepping stones without touching the floor. With their reaction, I'm super excited to use these resources during my gymnastics unit. \r\nThank you again for supporting my curriculum and caring for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1753898118700,"projectUrl":"project/balanced-beams-make-balanced-kids/9474033/","projectTitle":"Balanced Beams Make Balanced Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mcdaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/384746"},{"teacherId":10037901,"projectId":9363005,"letterContent":"My students are truly enjoying your gifts and benefiting from the intensive language modeling they provide. We are building joint attention and focus beautifully and they love the large bright colors. When we first read \"What I Like About Me!\" each student studied themselves in the mirror with Ms. Brydie and we talked about their features. Then we drew self portraits of what we had seen in the mirror!\r\n When the boxes first came and we opened them with the students they were so excited! Their favorite books were almost life sized!!! And some new bear books to boot! They are so excited about going on a journey with the authors of these books and hearing Ms. Brydie make her funny reading voices! \r\n I plan to teach these books over and over again because they have wonderful lessons on every page. Every detail has magic. There's always more to teach! Thank you donors for such a blessing and opportunity to share this with these most precious students. 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