{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rama Road Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9337346,"projectId":9938085,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Because of you, our classroom has been transformed into a more organized, functional, and welcoming space for my students. As a special education teacher, I know firsthand how much the physical environment dictates the emotional and academic success of my learners. Your support has provided us with the tools we need to thrive.\r\n\r\nSeeing the students' faces light up when they saw 'their' new lockers was a moment I won't soon forget. You haven't just given us furniture; you've given my students a sense of belonging and a structured environment where they can truly focus on their growth.\"\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their future. Your kindness has made a world of difference.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1772133210242,"projectUrl":"project/bookscoat-organization-for-a-win-part/9938085/","projectTitle":"Books/Coat Organization for a Win (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Syal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337346"},{"teacherId":4054695,"projectId":9964624,"letterContent":"These seat sacks have made such a huge impact on our daily organization! Students do not have to carry as many supplies from class to class. We do not have loads of bins sitting all over the floor to try to keep things organized. The seat sacks give a place to store supplies and keep the room much more organized!\r\nStudents were incredibly excited when they walked into the room after I set up the seat sacks for the first time and we got to put their supplies into them. Students have a place to store their supplies while they are working and when they leave so that they don't have to carry everything. It has been such a time saver as well because students are able to find their supplies more easily since they are right behind them in their assigned seat.\r\nWe are so grateful for the donations that were made to our classroom so that we could organize our room to this level. Thank you so much from all of the 5th graders at our school!!!","fullyFundedDate":1771014624310,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks-for-classroom-organization/9964624/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks for Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4054695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479440746891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4054695"},{"teacherId":9558872,"projectId":10141807,"letterContent":"My students were very excited to see these new books and couldn't wait to independently read them. These books are more than just stories—they are bridges to language, learning, and imagination. Your support helps create an inclusive and enriching environment where every child can explore new worlds, build early literacy skills, and feel the joy of reading in their home language.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our students' potential. Together, we are opening doors to lifelong learning and making a meaningful difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1773848987594,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-of-reading/10141807/","projectTitle":"A World of Reading","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":9785376,"projectId":10100277,"letterContent":"Since receiving these materials, my students have been using them daily during structured lessons and play‑based therapy activities. We've created interactive story scenes with the felt boards, practiced sequencing with the magnetic fishing set, and built vocabulary and problem‑solving skills using the Snap & Design Monster Trucks. Dot stickers, Velcro, and glue sticks are now used for classroom art projects that connect to our language and literacy themes, allowing students to create visuals they can describe, share, and use at home.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were excited and eager to explore. Many were excited for new toys and began requesting items and working with play skills with peers, skills we actively target during speech and language therapy sessions. Their enthusiasm and confidence were wonderful to see.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning hands‑on, joyful, and meaningful for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1775153318077,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10100277/","projectTitle":"Learning through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785376"},{"teacherId":9719772,"projectId":9753540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my professional development training, the Research-Based, Clinically-Tested Language Therapy Program. Because of your generosity, I have been able to participate in the Language Therapy Advanced Foundations training, which provides me with specialized, evidence-based tools to better support my students in the classroom. I will have ongoing support through this training, which strengthens my ability to target foundational language skills that are essential for student success. Already, I am seeing my students implement self-questioning strategies as they learn to describe the semantic features of nouns—an important step in building stronger vocabulary, reading comprehension, and expressive language skills.\r\n\r\nYour support will have a lasting impact on student success, and I am truly grateful for your commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1764704932219,"projectUrl":"project/research-based-clinically-tested-langua/9753540/","projectTitle":"Research-Based, Clinically-Tested Language Therapy Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schenck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9719772_orig.jpg?crop=1612,1612,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728058373698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9719772"},{"teacherId":9558872,"projectId":9785250,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom! Your support means the world to us. Because of you, we're able to keep our bodies safe while we meet our sensory needs through body movement.\r\n\r\nWe're thrilled to welcome you to our community of supporters. Thank you for believing in our students. I believe that before my students can focus on academics, they need to be regulated. Giving them the mats for our classroom helps meet those needs and sets them up for success. I can't thank you enough for that support.","fullyFundedDate":1769648659858,"projectUrl":"project/safe-spaces-for-movement-gym-mats-for-a/9785250/","projectTitle":"Safe Spaces for Movement: Gym Mats for All Abilities","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":9524254,"letterContent":"The transformation has been incredible. Our classroom now has a dedicated \"Sensory Haven\" where students can transition from high-energy movement to calm, focused learning. We use the indoor trampoline and scooters during scheduled sensory breaks to help students \"get their wiggles out\" and provide the heavy work and vestibular input they crave. Once regulated, they move to the new, soft rug for small-group instruction and social-emotional cooling-down periods.\r\n\r\nThe first time our students saw the \"Haven,\" there was a collective sense of calm. One student with high-functioning Autism, who often struggles with floor seating, immediately gravitated toward the soft texture of the rug, using it as a \"safe base\" to participate in a group story. The scooters were an instant hit, turning \"indoor recess\" into a purposeful motor-planning activity rather than a period of restlessness.\r\nWe are now implementing \"Movement-to-Task\" transitions. Students use the trampoline for a two-minute \"power break\" before returning to the rug for speech and language goals. This structure ensures that their sensory needs are met before we ask them to focus on complex academic tasks, significantly reducing elopement and frustration.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our Sensory Haven.\r\n\r\nIn a Special Education classroom, the environment is the \"third teacher.\" By providing a high-quality rug, a trampoline, and scooters, you haven't just bought \"furniture\"—you've provided the essential tools my students need to regulate their bodies and minds.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have a soft place to land and a safe way to move. You have made our classroom a more inclusive, comfortable, and effective place to learn. We are so grateful for your belief in our students' potential!","fullyFundedDate":1763733237850,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-haven-a-calming-rug-for-our-spe/9524254/","projectTitle":"Sensory Haven: A Calming Rug for Our Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Syal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337346"},{"teacherId":9337346,"projectId":9770372,"letterContent":"Our new Lakeshore Playground Balls and hula hoops have transformed our \"APE\" time into a high-functioning therapy lab. We use the pumps to customize ball firmness—softer for students with tactile sensitivities and firmer for those building grip strength. In one specific session, we used the hoops as \"sensory stations\" where students practiced rhythmic rolling to provide deep-pressure input, helping them regulate their nervous systems for the lessons that followed.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled! One student, who typically struggles with motor planning, was able to successfully participate in a tossing drill because the ball was perfectly inflated for his grip. Their faces lit up as they realized they could master movements that previously felt frustrating.\r\n\r\nWe are now moving into Multi-Step Motor Circuits. Students will follow a sequence of hopping through hoops, selecting a specific ball, and hitting a target. This bridges the gap between physical coordination and cognitive \"following directions\" goals, ensuring they stay active, safe, and ready to learn. Gemini said\r\nHere is a warm, concise thank-you note you can send to your donors. It reinforces that their contribution wasn't just for \"toys,\" but for essential educational and therapeutic access.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in helping our students move, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1762266288441,"projectUrl":"project/safe-movement-organized-physical-moveme/9770372/","projectTitle":"Safe Movement: Organized Physical Movement in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Syal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337346"},{"teacherId":9558872,"projectId":9966213,"letterContent":"My students were very excited to see our new classroom building supplies. One of my students has never been to the beach and didn't know what sand feels like in his hands. He wasn't sure what to think about the play sand that I placed in our sensory bin. It took him a few times of walking over before he finally engaged with the materials. When he finally got used to the texture, he spent quite a bit of time just letting it run through his hands before he finally started placing it in the little colored houses that I added to it. This was his first step in understanding what it means to build something. \r\n\r\nAnother favorite donation was the magnetic blocks. My students live with disabilities and delays, so several of them still have trouble building towers with blocks. The magnetic blocks gave them the reinforcement to keep building. They also promoted engaging multiple students in play together. It was a joy to watch them build separately and then work together.\r\n\r\nFinally, the Three Little Pigs felt board characters were a really big hit. My students really enjoyed helping me tell the story during our literacy time and even requested the items during free play to do it on their own. This was a fun way for me to observe their literacy skills.\r\nWithout donors like you, my students either wouldn't have these opportunities or I would be paying out of pocket for these supplies. Thank you for your support of my students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766504367391,"projectUrl":"project/can-we-build-it-yes-we-can/9966213/","projectTitle":"Can we build it? Yes, we can!","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":10325820,"projectId":9850699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your donations for this bright colorful rug with many squares. The students were so excited to see a brand new rug. \r\n\r\nEach student has their own square which makes learning fun. Turn and talks are great when everyone has their own space. \r\n\r\nStudents have extra space on the carpet during reading time which gives them a chance to stretch out and get lost in their adventure while reading. \r\n\r\nMy students love carpet time because it's our magic carpet that takes our learning to many places. \r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1763733238157,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-magic-carpet-ride/9850699/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Magic Carpet Ride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Glish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10325820_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761119806819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325820"},{"teacherId":8157553,"projectId":9886907,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of classroom cushions. Your support has truly enhanced our learning environment and made a meaningful difference in our students' daily experience.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the cushions, our classroom has become a more comfortable, welcoming, and engaging space. Students now have flexible seating options that allow them to choose where and how they learn best. The cushions have been especially impactful during read-alouds, mindfulness activities, small-group work, and independent learning time. Students are more settled, focused, and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom that values both learning and well-being. The cushions are used every day and have quickly become a favorite part of our classroom routine. I am incredibly grateful for your investment in my students and their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a space where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1763733237616,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-minds-comfortable-seats-cushi/9886907/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Minds, Comfortable Seats: Cushions 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":9785376,"projectId":9812565,"letterContent":"The new games have greatly improved my speech therapy sessions by making learning fun, interactive, and engaging. Students are now more motivated to participate, which has led to noticeable progress in speech sound production, vocabulary growth, and social communication skills. These hands-on activities encourage laughter, confidence, and collaboration, turning therapy into a positive experience. 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