{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Redwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8925135,"projectId":9817190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project and helping provide sensory materials for our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to exciting sensory items. The students were incredibly excited to explore the new materials, and these tools are already making a positive impact in our classroom environment. Your kindness and support truly mean so much to both our students and our classroom community. Thank you again for helping create a fun, engaging, and supportive learning space for our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1760464590805,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools/9817190/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8925135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675657484769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8925135"},{"teacherId":6605707,"projectId":9776012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with STEM supplies in motion and movement. We especially love the wooden ramps! We've been exploring and discussing so much in kindergarten about propulsion, friction, gravity, incline, angles, and movement.\r\nOur discussions are richer with hands on materials, our vocabulary is exploding with practices that they can see and feel. \r\nAll with a big thanks to you, your impact of generosity has a ripple effect. This inspires my kindergarteners to love learning, to keep growing, and becoming responsible for their own education and will have an impact for years to come! \r\nThank you, immensely for all you do to promote education and love of learning. It means more than you'll know!","fullyFundedDate":1770353152673,"projectUrl":"project/stem-project-learning/9776012/","projectTitle":"STEM Project Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6605707_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y101&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714764989908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6605707"},{"teacherId":8925135,"projectId":9706695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation for a writing practice project. With your donation, I was able to include Expo markers, pencil grips, and floor trays that the kids could use during writing practice. The students are excited to use the materials everytime we use them, and the materials helped make learning more engaging, hands-on, and fun for everyone involved. The floor trays have provided the students the flexibility needed to sit where they are comfortable. \r\nYour kindness and support truly made a difference in our classroom, and we appreciate it so much. Thank you again for caring!","fullyFundedDate":1760464590579,"projectUrl":"project/writing-practice/9706695/","projectTitle":"Writing Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8925135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675657484769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8925135"},{"teacherId":8914507,"projectId":9922252,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for this project! In our community, most of our students are from low income households. Food security is something I am passionate about. This project helped me provide a healthy variety of snacks for students who need it. Having a care cabinet in my counselor classroom is another way I am able to support a basic need that provides a small sense of safety while at school. \r\n\r\nThe students appreciated this so much and I can tell by their big smiles when they come by. It has made a huge difference for our littles who live in uncertain times. But with this project, they were certain I could meet their need.","fullyFundedDate":1770387891905,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-student-needs/9922252/","projectTitle":"Meeting Student Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jodie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8914507_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704394602129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jodielynn"},{"teacherId":8914507,"projectId":9389896,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping our school. Your donations have impacted us in ways that are magical to our K2 community. We teach the youngest students in our district and it begins with us. We set the tone for their school experience and when we focus on trauma informed practices, we meet the need. Our students need social emotional learning and skills that will help them learn how to self-regulate in hard moments. \r\nThe Little Spots of emotions are a perfect way for each classroom to have a tool that teaches all the different emotions our kids have. One little TK student decided to make her own little spots with paper plates. She was inspired by the cute little plush toys that helped her work out a big feeling. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758833175070,"projectUrl":"project/trauma-informed-practices-through-plush/9389896/","projectTitle":"Trauma-informed Practices Through Plush Toys, Storytelling, and Safe Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jodie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8914507_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704394602129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jodielynn"},{"teacherId":9206075,"projectId":9607778,"letterContent":"Thanks again for helping our special education students acquire tools for social emotional learning. Research shows that students retain more when their emotions are regulated. I am grateful that we love in an era that recognizes this.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite tools is the breathing koala. The koala guides students in a form of slowed by breathing. It lights up blue for a few seconds, which indicates that it's time to breathe in. Then, it changes color when it's time to breathe out. What a great tool.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your kindness and your willingness to help our young children.","fullyFundedDate":1758833174561,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-support-center/9607778/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Support Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amberly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9206075_orig.jpg?crop=685,685,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723176655559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9206075"},{"teacherId":8286273,"projectId":9387728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students with a mobile cart that has a magnetic whiteboard and can rotate.\r\nThis mobile cart has impacted student learning tons! First, we use the clear magnetic whiteboard for math practice. The students love coming to the board and writing their answers or demonstrating their knowledge.\r\nSecond, for ELA, I just turn the easel cart around and we have our reading books and lessons ready to go. On this side, the magnetic whiteboard has writing lines permanently place for writing prompts. \r\nAdditionally, I have added paper to the hooks for more note and writing practice although not necessary.\r\nHaving an extra whiteboard in the classroom has helped with movement and routine in daily math and ELA lessons \r\nAlso, it has made room in my main whiteboard for other less permanent materials.\r\nThank you for providing this cart and for enhancing the students learning environment and engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1758833177706,"projectUrl":"project/a-mobile-cart-for-all/9387728/","projectTitle":"A Mobile Cart For All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Margerison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8286273_orig.jpg?crop=1658,1658,x0,y348&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648918176222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margerisonredwood"},{"teacherId":8914507,"projectId":9389833,"letterContent":"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! You have made 2025/26 school year one of the best for us. Our small community of amazing students and I have been so grateful for our new space. Most of our students live in poverty and this project has changed our world. Having nice new high quality items helps them feel important and special. \r\n\r\nThe students love eating lunch in my classroom or on the patio with friends. It's a space for students who need an alternative to the loud and overwhelming experience in the cafeteria. Some people can handle that and others not so much. Having this space as an option has changed our year. When you meet the needs of young children, you get to see behaviors change and hearts grow. It has been beautiful!","fullyFundedDate":1758833179100,"projectUrl":"project/creating-inclusive-and-soothing-outdoor/9389833/","projectTitle":"Creating Inclusive and Soothing Outdoor Spaces for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jodie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8914507_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704394602129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jodielynn"},{"teacherId":8914507,"projectId":9389783,"letterContent":"I wanted to say Merry Christmas to the most self-less donor I have been blessed to receive donations from. Your kindness and giving heart has transformed our year already. The students absolutely love coming to my counselor classroom. \r\n\r\nMy classroom has been a safe space for many of our students who live in poverty and typically do not have nice things. The beautiful furniture this project has provided allows them to experience a warm, cozy, and inclusive space that is open to all students. We have lunch bunches, whole class lessons, small group and individual counseling, and in general just a space for them to take a break to re-set.","fullyFundedDate":1758833492697,"projectUrl":"project/come-as-you-are/9389783/","projectTitle":"Come as You Are!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jodie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8914507_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704394602129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jodielynn"},{"teacherId":8929621,"projectId":9503486,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our project, \"Support Full Inclusion!\" Because of you, our classroom is filled with engaging tools that are already making a meaningful difference in our students' learning and daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe children absolutely love the Classroom Traffic Light. It helps them understand when a learning activity is about to end and when it's time to transition into social group play. This has been especially helpful for students who use visuals to communicate. Some students excitedly told me, \"Teacher, teacher, our classroom traffic light looks like the road traffic lights!\" They were so proud when I nodded in agreement.\r\n\r\nThe Spinning Wheel has quickly become one of our most versatile and loved tools. We use it daily for academic games such as spinning for random numbers, CVC words, irregular words, and alphabet practice. Each activity involves reading and writing, making learning both fun and meaningful. On Fridays, we have a special ritual where we spin the wheel with three students' names to win small prizes. This has added so much joy, motivation, and excitement while encouraging collaboration and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nOur dry-erase markers are essential for daily spelling, writing, and number practice. The children are eager to write more letters, words, and numbers without frustration. Their confidence and penmanship have improved greatly. These little ones are truly creative, curious, and confident learners.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the children asked me, \"Teacher, did you buy all of these things?\" They were so excited to help open the boxes. I explained the DonorsChoose project and how generous donors across the United States made this possible. When I told them that the amazing donors were The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, they joyfully repeated the name and said, \"Wow! The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation!\" They were absolutely overjoyed.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a positive difference in my students' lives by supporting our project. Without your generosity, I would have had to spend a significant portion of my small salary to purchase these much-needed materials. Your kindness and support truly mean the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1758833175469,"projectUrl":"project/support-full-inclusion/9503486/","projectTitle":"Support Full Inclusion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Droz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8929621_orig.jpg?crop=1275,1275,x242,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713841248937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8929621"},{"teacherId":10171904,"projectId":9581006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our speech therapy room. Because of you, our space has been transformed into a welcoming, engaging environment that supports both learning and regulation for our students.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new rainbow area rug daily during small-group and circle-based speech activities. It provides a clear, inviting space for students to sit together while practicing turn-taking, listening, and expressive language skills. The wobbly stools have been especially impactful for students who need movement to stay focused—many are now able to attend longer and participate more actively during sessions. The colorful speech therapy posters are displayed on our walls and are regularly referenced during lessons to support vocabulary, sentence structure, articulation cues, and self-monitoring strategies.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment that stood out was during a small-group session when a student who often struggles to stay seated was able to remain engaged for the entire activity while using a wobbly stool. He proudly raised his hand to share answers. It was a wonderful example of how the right environment can support communication success.\r\n\r\nWhen students first walked into the room and saw the new materials, they were visibly excited. Several commented on the bright rug and asked if they could sit on the stools right away. The space immediately felt more comfortable and fun, and students were eager to participate in therapy activities.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these materials to support ongoing speech and language goals, including improving expressive language, articulation, and social communication skills. The rug and seating will support collaborative group lessons, while the posters will help students independently apply strategies and vocabulary across sessions. Your generosity has created a space where students feel motivated, supported, and confident as they work toward their communication goals.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students such a positive and meaningful learning environment. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our speech therapy program.","fullyFundedDate":1758833173493,"projectUrl":"project/raindrops-to-rainbows-a-new-speech-ther/9581006/","projectTitle":"Raindrops to Rainbows: A New Speech Therapy Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andreis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171904"},{"teacherId":9175319,"projectId":9604318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my latest DonorsChoose project! The students (and staff) were so thrilled with the new stools. I am so happy with them and also with the new printer ink!\r\n\r\nThe students enjoy sitting on the very comfortable new stools. They are colorful, cheery and brightened up our space. The stools are even comfortable for the adults.\r\n\r\nThe new printer ink allows me to continue printing color copies of overdue books to send home to families. It is much nicer and makes it easier for the families to find books.","fullyFundedDate":1758833174821,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-chairs/9604318/","projectTitle":"Comfy Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9175319_orig.jpg?crop=421,421,x136,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691687068049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175319"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89370","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":338,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":76.6,"schoolId":89370,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Redwood Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Redwood Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/fort-bragg-unified-school-district/redwood-elementary-school/89370"}