{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ritter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1415657,"projectId":10147280,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our 4th grade students have developed a newfound excitement and motivation for reading. Before receiving these books, many students viewed reading as a chore rather than something enjoyable. It was often difficult to encourage them to pick up a book during independent reading time.\r\n\r\nSince adding these engaging and high-interest books to our classroom, students are now eager to read, share recommendations with classmates, and talk enthusiastically about their favorite stories and characters. The books have helped create a positive reading culture where students feel more connected, confident, and inspired as readers.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful impact not only on their academic growth, but also on their love for learning. Thank you for helping transform reading into a fun and rewarding experience for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1774397632710,"projectUrl":"project/falling-in-love-with-reading/10147280/","projectTitle":"Falling in Love with Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jorge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1415657_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773862490353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1415657"},{"teacherId":10341099,"projectId":9873692,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for all of your help in purchasing new books for my school's library. The moment the books were received, we went straight to cataloging and labeling so that students can begin checking them out as soon as possible. The first week they arrived, I held a Meet the Books library session. I set out all the new books on tables in groups based on lexile levels and genres. So many kids were excited about the Fly Guy series, The One and Only Ivan, New Girl, Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and the Harry Potter series. As of right now, these books and the Spanish Dog Man books are being heavily circulated and there is a queue to borrow the books! \r\n\r\nI have noticed a new level of engagement with the addition of these new titles. Since there were very few relevant Spanish titles in our existing catalog, I would see our Spanish only speaking students going for non-fiction books with mostly pictures or children's books with very few words. We did not have the necessary literature for them to supplement their English learning or supporting their Spanish learning either. With the new Spanish books, they are able to read in their own language and their Spanish reading levels but also read an easier English book. This way, they can read something fun they can understand while also reading a book that supplements their learning. \r\n\r\nStudents are also actively reading out loud to themselves or to their friends. Students are pairing up with an English version of Dog Man and the Spanish version so that they can read together. I have noticed that they compare the words used in both books and they help each other understand what the translations mean. I have also seen an increase in the number of books that are renewed more often and titles that are read completely to the last page! Students have been excited to write book reviews on the new titles. \r\n\r\nI cannot express how truly thankful I am to you for your support. You have helped foster a new reading culture in our library by giving our students the chance to access new books! Students are eager to read, understand, write and share about what they are reading. Our quiet students are coming out of their shells, our Spanish readers are feeling supported and all students are seeking more literature. We could not have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1766953715415,"projectUrl":"project/the-one-with-the-library-wishlist/9873692/","projectTitle":"The One with the Library Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aquino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341099"},{"teacherId":3535136,"projectId":9811665,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my project! Through your donation I have been able to purchase activities and posters for my classroom which have enriched their learning. These resources help to make our classroom a more colorful, engaging and exciting learning environment students. In addition, the students love getting out of text books and being able to complete fun activities that align with our grade level standards. Please know your donation has truly brought so much joy to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764600590533,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-digital-resources/9811665/","projectTitle":"TPT Digital Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3535136_orig.jpg?crop=935,935,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606431446621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3535136"},{"teacherId":179049,"projectId":9789646,"letterContent":"Thank you nso miuch for your donation. My students have enjoyed using their shakers during circle time and are learning to follow rythms with their new rythm sticks. I have also been able to use the scarves in various dance activities.\r\n\r\nStudents have really enjoyed using our new instruments that engage students to want to participate and learn more about music. We are also able to use our new materials accross other subjects in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are thankful for people like yourself that contrubute to education and learning. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760693566279,"projectUrl":"project/music-rythm-and-fun-in-tk/9789646/","projectTitle":"Music, Rythm, and Fun in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gayosso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp179049_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714676573288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/179049"},{"teacherId":56619,"projectId":9654490,"letterContent":"We have been having so much using all the materials that you all have so graciously provided! It feels like Christmas every Friday when the students are allowed to have free time (what we call FUN FRIDAY!). We know times are difficult and to have your generous donations means so much to me, the students, and our school as a whole. I feel so grateful, thankful, and blessed to have your support in bringing so much joy into my (our) classroom. Words alone are not enough to thank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1764748386067,"projectUrl":"project/making-fun-friday-even-better/9654490/","projectTitle":"Making Fun Friday Even Better!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp56619_orig.jpg?crop=1177,1177,x1201,y527&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588359910587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/56619"},{"teacherId":7491989,"projectId":9798263,"letterContent":"My students and I are very grateful for the new art supplies and are always very excited and engaged in our art projects. Using the paint as a medium lets them slow down, be in the moment, and not rush through the process. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the materials they could not stop asking me when we were going to use them! They could not wait to use the paint and paint brushes for their projects.\r\n\r\nSo far, we have used the materials for two art projects. We plan on incorporating it into other subjects such as science to create models representative of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760031592007,"projectUrl":"project/a-palette-of-possibilities/9798263/","projectTitle":"A Palette of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7491989_orig.jpg?crop=1168,1168,x0,y179&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674610300709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7491989"},{"teacherId":179049,"projectId":9267774,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly thankful for your generous donations. The new materials have made such a big impact in our classroom curriculum. The magnetic boards are used from small group instruction to independent center work time, and they are making learning fun for my students. \r\n\r\nOur learning centers have become more engaging and more organized because of your generous donations. I can not express how much we have enjoyed the new materials. The color coded letters are a life saver when keeping materials organized.\r\n\r\nThank you from myself and my TK cubs.\r\n\r\nMrs. Gayosso","fullyFundedDate":1746786984147,"projectUrl":"project/building-the-foundation-of-literacy-in-y/9267774/","projectTitle":"Building the Foundation of Literacy in Young Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gayosso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp179049_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714676573288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/179049"},{"teacherId":254336,"projectId":8772614,"letterContent":"The carpet you funded has given my students a space for meaningful whole group instruction and has made our classroom a beautifully aesthetic space. From the moment they laid eyes on it they could not believe it was actually theirs. In addition to the carpet, you have afforded each student their own portfolio for their student work and supplied them with classroom dollars and items they can buy from our store. With the Teacherpayteachers gift card I was able to purchase resources that for dramatic play that centered around banking!\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity! Wishing all of you the best!","fullyFundedDate":1733761441701,"projectUrl":"project/show-them-the-money/8772614/","projectTitle":"Show Them the Money!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Limbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp254336_orig.jpg?crop=318,318,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686520004526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/254336"},{"teacherId":254336,"projectId":9700363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! When my TK students first saw the new carpets, floor desks, and water blocks, they were so excited. They loved having their own spot on the big carpet, and they were eager to sit, explore, and try everything out right away. The classroom instantly felt more welcoming and organized, and the students were proud to use the new materials.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources every day. The large carpet with individual squares helps students sit comfortably during morning meeting, story time, and whole-group lessons. The alphabet carpet is perfect for small-group activities and helps reinforce letters while we connect learning to STEM. The floor desks give students a fun and flexible way to work independently or with a partner. The water blocks are a favorite during center time, as students build, experiment with balance, mix colors, and talk about what they are creating.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is more engaging and student-friendly. My students are more focused, excited to learn, and eager to work together. These materials support hands-on learning and help build important skills like problem-solving, communication, and creativity. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for my TK students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758219892026,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-stem-classroom-for-little-lea/9700363/","projectTitle":"Building a STEM Classroom for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Limbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp254336_orig.jpg?crop=318,318,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686520004526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/254336"},{"teacherId":3535136,"projectId":9197196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students love their pencil boxes! They go a long way in keeping my students materials organized. Students are able to keep their crayons, pencils and scissors all in one consistent place. The pencil boxes are also great in being used as a learning reference sheet which students use when looking for help when writing their name, letters, numbers and colors. I truly appreciate your donation and can't wait to continue using more of these amazing pencil boxes next year!","fullyFundedDate":1746699548905,"projectUrl":"project/crayon-and-pencil-box-storage/9197196/","projectTitle":"Crayon and Pencil Box Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3535136_orig.jpg?crop=935,935,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606431446621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3535136"},{"teacherId":56619,"projectId":9310866,"letterContent":"\"We've already had some carpet time using our brand new table! We haven't taken out the big puzzle just yet but we have used the table to play fun games like Jenga and also draw some cool pictures to take home to our parents. We always ask our teacher if we can play games when we finish our work and so far, she's said, 'Yes'. Hopefully this continues because we like when we have a little bit of free time when we go to Ms. Arai's class. Thank you for your generous donations and for caring about us while we are learning at school\".","fullyFundedDate":1747170936663,"projectUrl":"project/just-puzzling-around/9310866/","projectTitle":"Just Puzzling Around","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp56619_orig.jpg?crop=1177,1177,x1201,y527&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588359910587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/56619"},{"teacherId":792408,"projectId":9069125,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for your kindness in donating items for my classroom. These gifts will be used, utilized and appreciated for years to come. The gift of magnetic tiles has improved students social emotional learning and creating a foundation of enjoying learning. My kindergarten students love these as a beginning of the year center. They have built community and learned how to come together as a classroom family utilizing these magnetic tiles. 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