{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rhodes School","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":10279890,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference for my students and I.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we will have so many brand new supplies to start the year with. These resources have already helped students create a warmer classroom environment. I have already put the storage bins to use this school year. Additionally, many items will replace the very supplies we used up this year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond the supplies themselves. You are helping students feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn. The impact of your donation will continue throughout this school year and beyond as students use these resources to grow academically. I am attaching photos of how we used the exact same items this year and will use them again next year.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you again for believing in our project and investing in our future. Your support truly matters and we cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1779073367894,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-supplies/10279890/","projectTitle":"New Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":10231369,"projectId":10085918,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our classroom and dance program. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to a speaker, Febreze air fresheners, lighting equipment, and name tags, which have made a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience. While these items may seem simple, they have helped transform our learning environment into a more welcoming, engaging, and professional space where students feel excited to participate and grow.\r\n\r\nThe speaker has quickly become one of the most valuable tools in our classroom. As a dance educator, I consider music central to everything we do. The new speaker provides clear, high-quality sound that allows students to hear rhythms, counts, instructions, and musical details more effectively. Students can stay engaged, learn choreography with greater confidence, and develop a stronger understanding of timing and musicality. The improved sound quality has increased participation and enthusiasm during lessons, and students are excited every time they walk into class knowing they will be moving, creating, and learning with music that fills the room. The speaker has also allowed us to create a more professional atmosphere that helps students feel like real dancers and performers.\r\n\r\nThe lighting equipment has brought a completely new level of excitement to our classroom. Students love practicing and performing with the enhanced lighting because it makes them feel as though they are on a real stage. The lights have encouraged creativity, confidence, and self-expression, especially during performances, improvisation activities, and classroom showcases. Students who are often shy or hesitant to participate have become more willing to step into the spotlight and share their work with others. The lighting has helped create memorable experiences that make learning more engaging and inspiring.\r\n\r\nThe Febreze air fresheners have also had a positive impact on our classroom environment. Dance classes involve a great deal of movement and physical activity, and maintaining a fresh, clean-smelling space helps students feel comfortable and ready to learn. A pleasant environment supports focus, confidence, and pride in our classroom. Students notice the difference and appreciate having a space that feels welcoming and cared for every day.\r\n\r\nThe name tags have helped strengthen our classroom community in ways we did not expect. Students have been able to learn one another's names more quickly, build relationships, and feel a stronger sense of belonging. This has been especially beneficial for new students and those who may be more reserved. By helping students connect with one another, the name tags have supported teamwork, collaboration, and positive peer interactions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided much more than supplies—it has provided opportunities, confidence, community, and joy. Every day, our students benefit from the learning experiences these resources make possible. Thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in the potential of our students. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are deeply appreciative of your commitment to helping our scholars succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778255662017,"projectUrl":"project/dance-at-rhodes/10085918/","projectTitle":"Dance at Rhodes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10231369_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x158,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756496482381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231369"},{"teacherId":10213952,"projectId":10085956,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to fulfilling this project! From the moment the packages arrived, my students eyes lit up with excitement when they saw the games! It caused a shift in the classroom, exactly how I intended. I was not sure when I could incorporate it, but the moment came unexpectedly. One school day, we were told to have a lock-in, and my students and I were unsure how to spend the extra hour together. So, I brought out the games, and it blew past time! It was a great moment for the kids to relax after working hard researching! Also, it felt great to connect with my students and check-up on them while we played. As I look back on the school year, that moment will always stick out to me as it opened the opportunity for me and my students to simply relax and connect.\r\n\r\nThis project helps bring me a step closer to making my classroom feel like home and safe space for my students. Going forward, I see my room evolving, and incorporating flexible furniture and safe space corner for students to feel comfortable in their learning. Perhaps, even having a game corner for students have a dedicated space to play and simply be kids.\r\n\r\nYour donation was able to make this come to life, and I cannot thank you enough for your assistance! My students are so thankful and filled with gratitude knowing they have games to earn in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1772386323648,"projectUrl":"project/fun-gamesextra-positive-motivation/10085956/","projectTitle":"Fun Games=Extra & Positive Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Soltero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213952_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755833245258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213952"},{"teacherId":3562754,"projectId":10289932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project! Your support has made it possible for me to supply my new Special Education Learning Support classroom with four Lakeshore file folder games that will help my students engage with critical academic skills. These hands-on, multi-sensory learning tools will provide my students with practice opportunities they need to build confidence and skill mastery in Literature, Informational Text, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, and Fractions and Decimals. I am deeply grateful for your belief in our learners and commitment to making a real difference in their academic journeys. I appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1780277413291,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-games-for-special-educ/10289932/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Games for Special Education Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serwinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3562754_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513022036816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3562754"},{"teacherId":10216617,"projectId":10085952,"letterContent":"When my 60 sixth graders at E. Washington Rhodes Elementary received the materials from Empowering Students to Self-Regulate, something shifted in our classroom. Students who once struggled through transitions, independent work, or moments of frustration now have real tools to reset — and return to learning ready to engage.\r\nThe HELLOCUBE speed cubes became go-to brain breaks. Students who finished early or felt overwhelmed would grab a cube, work through the challenge, and come back focused. The VISCOO stress balls gave fidgety hands a quiet outlet during instruction — reducing off-task behavior without a single redirection. And the Chivao infinite cubes provided that silent, repetitive motion that helps so many of our students actually concentrate.\r\nWhat's mattered most isn't the tools themselves — it's the message they've sent: needing support is normal, and you can learn to take care of your mind and body while you learn. That's a life skill, not just a classroom strategy.\r\nYour generosity made that possible for 60 young people in Philadelphia. Thank you for believing in them.\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nDr. Michael Jordan","fullyFundedDate":1772136461526,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-to-self-regulate/10085952/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students to Self-Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10216617_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757001951666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216617"},{"teacherId":1616220,"projectId":10201877,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting public schools. We are so touched that you picked our class to support. I am so excited to have these supplies in my classroom. A clean happy classroom is the start to a perfect day. With so many little bodies in one space germs spread quickly and we love being able to clean up after ourselves to prevent the spread of germs. My students understand the importance of keeping our space clean and germ free and this project will help us do just that. Thank you for believing in my vision and making it come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1778224336122,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-hands-happy-minds-our-quest-fo/10201877/","projectTitle":"Healthy Hands, Happy Minds: Our Quest for a Germ-Free Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaBar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1616220_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449281977500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslabar"},{"teacherId":3562754,"projectId":10290485,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding the supplies for my reading intervention classroom. Starting a new school year is always exciting, and your kindness has helped ensure we have the essential items needed to create a clean, welcoming, and motivating learning environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we have replenished important supplies like paper towels and tissues that help keep our classroom healthy by fighting off germs.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our work and supporting our needs.","fullyFundedDate":1779117877912,"projectUrl":"project/stock-our-classroom-with-essential-suppl/10290485/","projectTitle":"Stock Our Classroom with Essential Supplies for a Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serwinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3562754_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513022036816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3562754"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":10204056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project. The totes arrived a few days and my students and I were able to start organizing our materials immediately. There are so many things that need to go to the other side of the building/new classroom and because of you they will be organized and travel safely.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your well wishes for the move, we know that bricks do not make a school, people do. I will take the thoughts of your generosity with me to our new classroom this year, and next year, remembering how I was able to pack properly and protect all of our materials donated to us by amazing people like you. Thank you again for your support, I am so truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1778119533467,"projectUrl":"project/lets-organize/10204056/","projectTitle":"Let's Organize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":10255842,"letterContent":"This school year I taught only math and science to my third graders. With that being said, my classroom library went basically untouched and I never got to see their love of reading. That is, until your generous donation of books that I planned on using next year when I begin teaching reading again. Little did I expect my math students to JUMP at the chance to read the books. Even my students who are low-level readers LOVED the graphic novels!\r\n\r\nWe were even able to utilize the brand new books after state testing, in which they got to sit at their desks and read silently while waiting for their friends to finish up. Your donation has made my students and I overjoyed and we cannot thank you enough! These books will be used for many, many years to come and loved by so many kids.","fullyFundedDate":1778033529926,"projectUrl":"project/spring-into-reading/10255842/","projectTitle":"Spring Into Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":10227563,"letterContent":"Your generosity has our made our classroom feel so much cleaner and safer. With this air purifier (and the filters you donated) we are able to worry less about the germs in the air and that makes a world of a difference to all of us. When kids aren't sick, they get to come to school and LEARN. :) It is people like you that make what I do at school a lot easier. Your giving has impacted so many students and put smiles on many faces. Thank you for doing what you do and for the continuous support you provide for many classrooms. We will continue to use this air purifier for many years to come as we know clean air is absolutely the best air!","fullyFundedDate":1778033529232,"projectUrl":"project/purified-air-part-2/10227563/","projectTitle":"Purified Air Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":10261478,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference for my students and I.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to receive a photo printer. These resources have already helped students create a warmer classroom environment. Many of my students have never even had a physical photo printed, so having access to these materials has created opportunities they may not otherwise have had.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments since receiving these materials was when we created Mother's Day picture frames. Your kindness goes far beyond the supplies themselves. You are helping students feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn. The impact of your donation will continue throughout this school year and beyond as students use these resources to grow academically.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you again for believing in our project and investing in our future. Your support truly matters and we cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1778033529750,"projectUrl":"project/picture-picture/10261478/","projectTitle":"Picture, Picture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8896752_orig.png?crop=263,263,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730825379480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-johns"},{"teacherId":8896752,"projectId":10165914,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference for my students and I. My students LOVE learning money and practically ran to me when I pulled these items out of our Amazon boxes.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to receive play money and storage solutions for our base-ten blocks. These resources have already helped students solve money word problems and practice three-digit addition/subtraction. Many of my students have gaps with these skills, so having access to these materials has created opportunities they may not otherwise have had.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond the supplies themselves. You are helping students feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn. The impact of your donation will continue throughout this school year and beyond as students use these resources to grow academically.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you again for believing in our project and investing in our future. 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