{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8486771,"projectId":9852220,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for supporting our \"Boost & Balance: Classroom Rewards and Fidget Supplies\" project. The day the materials arrived felt like a celebration! My students' eyes lit up as we unpacked everything together, and they were so excited to explore the new fidget tools and rewards. It was heartwarming to see their smiles and hear their excitement — they couldn't believe these things were just for them.\r\n\r\nWe've already put everything to great use. The fidget tools have been a game-changer during lessons — students who sometimes struggled to stay focused are now more calm and engaged. The rewards have brought a new level of motivation and positivity to our classroom; it's so special to see students encouraging one another and taking pride in their progress. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who usually fidgets restlessly finally settle in with a small sensory tool, completely focused on a writing assignment. Moments like that remind me just how powerful these resources are.\r\n\r\nAs we continue working on our goal-setting and self-management lessons, these tools are helping students take ownership of their learning and their behavior in such positive ways. Your generosity didn't just bring supplies — it brought joy, confidence, and a stronger sense of community to our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where everyone can learn and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1761518892750,"projectUrl":"project/boost-balance-classroom-rewards-and-f/9852220/","projectTitle":"Boost & Balance: Classroom Rewards and Fidget Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Downs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8486771_orig.jpg?crop=1412,1412,x140,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678421287421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8486771"},{"teacherId":8486771,"projectId":9565473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! Your contribution is helping to provide magnets that create a hands-on, interactive way for every child to answer questions and actively participate in classroom discussions. This approach ensures that all students' voices are heard and celebrated, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese resources go beyond just supporting academic learning—they help build a classroom where students feel truly engaged, valued, and connected to their peers and teachers. By encouraging participation and making learning more tactile and fun, the magnets and other supplies are helping students develop confidence and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference in creating a positive space where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for investing in their growth and for helping us build a classroom community where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758569680218,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-building-community/9565473/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus & Building Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Downs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8486771_orig.jpg?crop=1412,1412,x140,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678421287421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8486771"},{"teacherId":7459454,"projectId":8991979,"letterContent":"As a 4th grade teacher, I'm incredibly grateful for the books we received from our generous donors! These new titles allowed us to participate in a \"March Madness\" book bracket, where students read and compared different books to decide their favorites in a fun, competitive way. Through this project, my students practiced important reading skills like summarizing, comparing themes, analyzing characters, and forming opinions with evidence. We also focused on making text-to-self and text-to-world connections, which helped deepen comprehension and encourage thoughtful discussions.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is vibrant and student-centered. During the March Madness bracket, you could see kids eagerly flipping pages, whispering excitedly about plot twists, and debating which book should move on to the next round. Independent reading time became more meaningful because students had a purpose—they wanted to advocate for their favorite book! Some students who were previously reluctant readers became fully engaged. One student in particular, who hadn't shown much interest in reading all year, connected with one of the picture books we received. She not only finished it in one sitting but also persuaded her classmates to vote for it. It's been amazing to watch books bring out confidence, enthusiasm, and critical thinking in all of them. The winning book was Magic Ramen, and we celebrated with individual Cup o' Noodles for each student! Thank you for helping to make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1739461705917,"projectUrl":"project/march-madness-book-bracket-2025/8991979/","projectTitle":"March Madness Book Bracket 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Risley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459454_orig.jpg?crop=649,649,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677082154359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7459454"},{"teacherId":6936271,"projectId":9170847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our preschool classroom for students with intensive needs. Your generosity means the world to us—and it's making a real difference in the lives of our young learners.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I strive to create a classroom environment where my students feel engaged, supported, and empowered to communicate. Many of them have limited verbal abilities, and they learn best through hands-on, interactive experiences. Thanks to your support, we now have the tools to make learning more meaningful and accessible for every child.\r\n\r\nThe balloons have become an instant favorite in our room! They've inspired so much excitement and language—from requesting \"more\" to choosing colors and describing what they see. These playful tools turn everyday moments into powerful communication opportunities.\r\n\r\nOur new sorting activities are helping students build essential early language and thinking skills. Whether they're grouping leaves by color or matching items by category, these tasks support vocabulary growth and strengthen comprehension in fun, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nWith the laminating sheets, I've been able to preserve visual supports, communication boards, and activity materials so they can withstand daily use. These durable resources are vital for consistency and accessibility in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAnd the tone chime bar—what a joyful addition! It brings music and structured sound play into our daily routine, helping students practice turn-taking, make choices, and engage in group activities. It's amazing how one simple sound can bring out smiles and spark communication.\r\n\r\nYour donation is not just providing materials—it's giving my students a voice, a way to connect, and a joyful start to their learning journey. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of early education. We are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1744903066489,"projectUrl":"project/language-materials/9170847/","projectTitle":"Language Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6936271_orig.jpg?crop=1420,1420,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572925995179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6936271"},{"teacherId":8490463,"projectId":8571314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us to add books about social awareness to our classroom. We are able to learn about the complex world around us by reading kids' books about topics like, identify, racism, empathy, equality, diversity and change. This donation also allowed us to add books about environmental issues and cultural differences. Thank you for helping us grow in our knowledge and awareness. \r\n\r\nIn addition to our 3rd graders having access to these books, our Young Equity Learners and Leaders (YELL) Club have been able to use them as talking points during activities. The kids' book about series are written by a variety of authors and are written in a unique way to help kids understand controversial topics that they are impacted by.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation of these valuable learning resources, they will make all the difference in helping our children be aware and connected to the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1723166543983,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-promote-social-awareness-and/8571314/","projectTitle":"Books that Promote Social Awareness and Competence.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baptiste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8490463_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668572330590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490463"},{"teacherId":9632736,"projectId":8575383,"letterContent":"I have used your donation funds to purchase plastic filament for my 3D printers. The filament came in spools of various colors and that is so exciting to my students. They love creating 3D art pieces and combine several colors by choice. Some of the projects that we have done are keychains, hearts for Valentine's Day, castles, pencil holders and dragons. My 5th grades are making momentous to take with them to middle school.\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation as 3d filament gets brittle over time and is not good for printing at that time, so it needs to be replaced on a regular basis.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait to do more projects with my 4th graders next.","fullyFundedDate":1727462684190,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-3d-designs-in-stem-lab/8575383/","projectTitle":"Colorful 3D Designs in STEM Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9632736_orig.jpg?crop=1166,1166,x106,y449&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723045130592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632736"},{"teacherId":9632569,"projectId":8574832,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation of art supplies, including Sharpies and dot markers, to support our art program at Red Hawk Ridge Elementary. Your contribution is helping to foster creativity and inspire students to explore their artistic potential. These materials will allow our students to express themselves in new ways and unlock their imagination, leading to more engaging and meaningful learning experiences which is needed now more than ever.\r\n\r\nThank you for your commitment to nurturing creativity and making a positive impact in the lives of our students. We are excited to use these supplies to create beautiful works of art and build a classroom environment filled with inspiration","fullyFundedDate":1727462607218,"projectUrl":"project/ms-baers-creators/8574832/","projectTitle":"Ms. Baer’s Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632569"},{"teacherId":8693470,"projectId":8575090,"letterContent":"We are sooo engaged with these materials that are designed for modern math students. How to fun to see math in a new way, in a graphic novel format. We love it. Our students even ask if they can do more math at home! What a win. We thank you for your donation and for investing in our Math Beasts. \r\n\r\nOur teachers love the program just as much as the kids do. They have been looking for new ways to enrich and extend for their mathematicians and have loved implementing these supplemental materials thus far. Maybe next year we will even try the online platform, now that we know kiddos are interested.","fullyFundedDate":1727462715634,"projectUrl":"project/raising-math-beasts/8575090/","projectTitle":"Raising Math Beasts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8693470_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585824213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8693470"},{"teacherId":8486771,"projectId":8573378,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous funding of our classroom project. Your support has brought incredible resources to our third-grade classroom, and the impact is already evident in our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe stickers have become a wonderful tool for motivating students, celebrating their achievements, and encouraging positive behavior. Organization bins have transformed our classroom into a tidy, well-structured environment, helping students focus better and develop important organizational skills.\r\n\r\nThe Colors of the World markers are a favorite among the students, allowing them to express their creativity while celebrating diversity and inclusivity. UNO games have added an element of fun to our learning, fostering teamwork, strategic thinking, and social skills. The Apple Pencil is already enhancing digital learning by enabling interactive lessons and sparking creativity through drawing and writing.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made all of this possible, and it is truly making a difference. Because of your support, my students are thriving in a learning environment filled with creativity, collaboration, and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in the success of our students. Your kindness will leave a lasting impact on their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1727462855351,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-empowering-young-mind/8573378/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Empowering Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Downs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8486771_orig.jpg?crop=1412,1412,x140,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678421287421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8486771"},{"teacherId":9298030,"projectId":8573367,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generous materials you provided for my mindfulness group at the elementary school. These resources have been invaluable in creating a calm and supportive environment where students can learn to manage their emotions, reduce stress, and improve their overall well-being. The tools and activities have made a profound difference in the lives of our students, and we are so appreciative of your support in making this possible.\r\nMindfulness practices have been shown to have a significant positive impact on children's education by enhancing their focus, emotional regulation, and resilience. By teaching students to be present and aware, we are giving them the skills to better navigate both their academic challenges and social interactions. Mindfulness helps children improve their attention span and enhances their ability to manage impulses, creating a more conducive environment for learning and personal growth. The materials you provided have played a crucial role in helping us implement these strategies effectively and consistently.\r\n\r\nThe importance of early intervention with mindfulness cannot be overstated. When students learn mindfulness techniques at a young age, it sets a foundation for both their academic and social success throughout their lives. The skills they gain from these practices help them thrive in challenging situations and build healthier relationships with peers and teachers. Thanks to your generous contribution, we are able to offer these essential tools to our students, empowering them to succeed not only in school but in all aspects of their lives. 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