{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ritenour Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2358026,"projectId":10443594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the U-shaped table to our classroom! We have already been using it, and it has been an amazing addition to our learning space. It allows me to bring students together for small-group math instruction, provide more individualized support, and easily see and assist everyone at the table.\r\n\r\nThis table has made our small-group time more organized, comfortable, and effective. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity and the difference you have made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786638380340,"projectUrl":"project/a-u-shaped-table-for-focused-collaborat/10443594/","projectTitle":"A U-shaped Table for Focused, Collaborative Small-group Math instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jill Bluhm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2358026_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657571125707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bluhm"},{"teacherId":3714792,"projectId":10437246,"letterContent":"After just one week of middle school, my students left Friday excited, proud, and eager to return. They painted, created, made new friends, and began discovering who we are as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made it possible for every student to have the supplies they needed—including materials some students quietly shared their families could not afford. Instead of worrying about what they don't have, they can focus on learning, creating, and being themselves.\r\n\r\nOur collaborative canvas activity was a special highlight. Each student created something that represented who they are as they begin sixth grade, celebrating individuality while building connections.\r\n\r\nSeeing their smiles and excitement reminded me why this work matters. If the first week is any indication, we may be headed for the best school year ever!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students feel seen, valued, prepared, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1786947425408,"projectUrl":"project/canvases-colors-and-community/10437246/","projectTitle":"Canvases, Colors, and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714792_orig.png?crop=773,773,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658898535772","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3714792"},{"teacherId":3714792,"projectId":10428016,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are becoming \"creators, storytellers, and leaders\"!\r\n\r\nAfter just \"one week in middle school,\" my sixth graders are already using the MacBook Neo to record and edit a video celebrating **Hispanic Heritage Month**. They are excited to share their cultures, traditions, and celebrations with our entire school during September and October.\r\n\r\nI am beyond impressed by their creativity, collaboration, and confidence. The MacBook Neo is giving students opportunities to move beyond traditional assignments and bring their learning to life through videos, podcasts, digital storytelling, and multimedia presentations.\r\n\r\nYour donation provided so much more than technology. \"You gave my students a platform to share their voices, celebrate who they are, and create something meaningful for others.\"\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make their first year of middle school one filled with \"creativity, confidence, connection, and pride\". I cannot wait to see what they create next.","fullyFundedDate":1785859914225,"projectUrl":"project/a-macbook-for-masterful-minds-cultivati/10428016/","projectTitle":"A MacBook for Masterful Minds: Cultivating Creativity in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714792_orig.png?crop=773,773,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658898535772","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3714792"},{"teacherId":2636831,"projectId":9725377,"letterContent":"I continue to be in awe of how much your support helps my classroom. each opportunity we get to thrive due to the items you have helped purchase continues to shine light on how students need you in our commuity. Your support is unbelievable and the result always ends in reward.\r\nAs you continue to support other teacher, my students do not feel neglected, uncomfortable, instead the feel at ease and triumphant when completing task with fidelity. My students continue to sore as your support for me and my colleagues provide them with hope that one day they will be able to give back after they are successful. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1769046546829,"projectUrl":"project/productive-learning-environment/9725377/","projectTitle":"Productive Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2636831_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x149,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653572714759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2636831"},{"teacherId":2358026,"projectId":10366222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a calm-down corner filled with sensory tools that help them manage stress, regulate emotions, and return to learning ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe bean bag chair, weighted lap pad, sensory wall, fidget tools, therapy putty, sensory bottles, and coloring books provide students with healthy ways to cope with anxiety and frustration while building self-regulation skills. These resources create a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe DonorsChoose Community has made a lasting impact on my students by helping create a positive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1785859913322,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-bright-futures/10366222/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jill Bluhm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2358026_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657571125707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bluhm"},{"teacherId":2358026,"projectId":10281442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with binders, dividers, and materials to organize student data. These supplies help students keep their work, assessments, goals, and progress organized in one place.\r\n\r\nThe data binders allow students to reflect on their learning, track their growth, and take greater ownership of their progress in math. The dividers make it easier for students to quickly find important information and keep each section neat and organized.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more organized classroom while giving students a valuable tool for recognizing their accomplishments and setting goals for continued growth. Thank you for supporting my students and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1779290925861,"projectUrl":"project/building-responsibility-one-binder-at-a/10281442/","projectTitle":"Building Responsibility One Binder at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jill Bluhm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2358026_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657571125707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bluhm"},{"teacherId":2358026,"projectId":10366627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with 30 calculators! Having a complete class set ensures that every student has access to the tools they need during math lessons, practice, and assessments.\r\n\r\nThese calculators help students check their work, solve complex problems, and focus on understanding important mathematical concepts. They also prevent students from missing learning opportunities because they do not have their own calculator.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom more equitable and prepared for learning. Thank you for supporting my students and helping them build confidence in math!","fullyFundedDate":1785859913936,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-success-one-student-at-a-ti/10366627/","projectTitle":"Calculating Success, One Student at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jill Bluhm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2358026_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657571125707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bluhm"},{"teacherId":2358026,"projectId":10191999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with balance ball seats and active learning stools. These flexible seating options have made a meaningful difference for my students by giving them safe ways to move while they learn.\r\n\r\nMany students focus better when they can gently rock, balance, or change their seating position. These new seats have helped students stay engaged during math lessons, small-group instruction, and independent work. They have also made our classroom feel more comfortable and welcoming.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your generosity and support. Thank you for helping create a learning environment where every student has the tools they need to feel successful.","fullyFundedDate":1785764974374,"projectUrl":"project/turning-wiggles-into-focus/10191999/","projectTitle":"Turning Wiggles into Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jill Bluhm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2358026_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657571125707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bluhm"},{"teacherId":9426341,"projectId":9754930,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom reading program. Because of your kindness, students were excited to read, log their reading activity, and earn prizes that celebrated their hard work. Your donations helped create a stronger culture of reading throughout our school. Students checked out more library books than in previous years, talked enthusiastically about what they were reading, and developed positive reading habits.\r\n\r\nThe impact extended beyond enthusiasm. As participation in the program grew, our students' reading scores improved, showing the value of consistent reading practice and meaningful motivation. We hope to continue building on this momentum by offering more prizes and incentives this year that will keep students excited about reading. Thank you for believing in our students and making a lasting difference in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761755247529,"projectUrl":"project/rms-reads/9754930/","projectTitle":"RMS Reads!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9426341_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759073375711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426341"},{"teacherId":2636831,"projectId":9383833,"letterContent":"Throughout the year, your help has made the students in my classroom feel so warma nd complete. Students fight everyday to belong and to be at peace and your support has help me make that environment happen while in my class. During class, my students thrive and become the best part of themselves when the class is engaged, involved, and happy. After providing support, my students were successful in the projects that were in place. Students used the materials purchased by your team to become their best selves.\r\nWe really appreciate it. Thanks for all you do.","fullyFundedDate":1757537776770,"projectUrl":"project/an-inclusive-math-class/9383833/","projectTitle":"An Inclusive Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2636831_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x149,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653572714759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2636831"},{"teacherId":3714792,"projectId":10010908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, English Language Arts students are learning in an environment that is comfortable, welcoming, and fully equipped to support their success.\r\nYour donation helped refresh essential classroom supplies such as paper, pens, and headphones—items that allow students to fully participate in lessons without distractions or barriers. You also made a meaningful impact by supporting flexible seating options, including Big Joe chairs and swinging chairs. During independent reading and writing time, students are better able to self-regulate and stay productive, honoring their individual learning styles and sensory needs.\r\nAdditionally, restocking cleaning supplies like Clorox wipes has helped us maintain a clean, healthy classroom. \r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is more than just a place to learn—it is a space where students feel comfortable, prepared, and motivated to thrive both academically and emotionally. Your support truly makes a difference in the daily lives of my students, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1769564982866,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-restock-and-reimagine-our-clas/10010908/","projectTitle":"Refresh, Restock, and Reimagine Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714792_orig.png?crop=773,773,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658898535772","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3714792"},{"teacherId":8046203,"projectId":9879469,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our class with the necessary supplies. These essential supplies really do keep our classroom running smoothly. \r\n\r\nTissues are something that are essential and used daily. Especially during these frigid months. Additionally, we use whiteboard markers every day. \r\n\r\nStudent helpers often help me cut papers in preparation for lessons. We lacked extra scissors to help with this process. My student helpers were glad to see extra scissors because it meant more students could help me, which they love to do. \r\n\r\nThese are just a few of the benefits of our new supplies. 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