{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"River Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4608732,"projectId":9648705,"letterContent":"Wow! Who knew that fresh, new, shiny, squeaky clean whiteboards could be so exciting! Our old dry erase boards were in rough shape and these new boards are a great addition during our large group instruction time on the carpet. We love that the boards are 2-sided! The front side is great for math because there is plenty of open space for students to share their thinking! The back side of the boards are lined, which is fantastic to use during writing and phonics. We use the lines for writing our snap words and practicing our handwriting with proper letter formation using thin markers.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. My students and I are very appreciative of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757082737317,"projectUrl":"project/check-out-my-thinking/9648705/","projectTitle":"Check Out My Thinking!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4608732_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503196822228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4608732"},{"teacherId":4608732,"projectId":9648726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project for my super second graders! They love our classroom store and are always very excited to 'buy' on Friday mornings! It has been fun to see their excitement as I have added many of the new items to our classroom store. It has been fun for me to talk about saving our tickets to buy a bigger ticket item, or just choosing to buy something that is a smaller item each week.\r\n\r\nNot only has it been fun to talk about saving our tickets, but the amount of optional homework that my students are completing has increased because they know they can earn a ticket for buying items! Thank you for supporting financial literacy (and independent practice and academics) in my second grade classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757423342977,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-and-hard-work-pays-off/9648726/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior and Hard Work Pays Off!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4608732_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503196822228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4608732"},{"teacherId":3526482,"projectId":9175793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with fun new pencils, an electric pencil sharpener, handheld sharpeners, and a crayon sharpener! Having reliable sharpeners are really important as we use pencils each day. Your generosity truly does makes a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nNow, students are excited to write, draw, and create without the constant frustration of dull pencils or broken crayons. The handheld sharpeners gives each student the independence to sharpen their pencil during instructional or work time quietly and without interruption. \r\n\r\nThank you for contributing to our classroom community and helping me create SHARP Learners. ; )","fullyFundedDate":1747069731939,"projectUrl":"project/third-graders-seek-sharp-pencils/9175793/","projectTitle":"Third Graders Seek Sharp Pencils!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Staatz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3526482_orig.png?crop=279,279,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700671088619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3526482"},{"teacherId":3526482,"projectId":9175722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, our classroom economy is up and running, and my students are learning valuable lessons about saving, responsibility, and economy.\r\n\r\nThe students love earning classroom money for their jobs and saving up for treats in our store. Your donation helped fill our store with fidgets, squishes, cars, paper planes, and candy treats. These rewards and treats have been a positive motivation for students to cash in their earnings. This project has helped us build a more positive classroom community where hard work gets rewarded! \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for making this learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1748634807671,"projectUrl":"project/goodies-for-classroom-rewards/9175722/","projectTitle":"Goodies For Classroom Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Staatz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3526482_orig.png?crop=279,279,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700671088619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3526482"},{"teacherId":10222255,"projectId":9648261,"letterContent":"My students are using the new items as part of our classroom store. They earn classroom currency by working at their assigned classroom jobs over a 3–4 week period, and at the end of each cycle, they get to visit the classroom store to spend what they've earned. When they first saw all the items available, they were so excited and couldn't wait to start earning and saving. The variety of choices made it even more engaging for them, and they took great pride in being able to make their own spending decisions. Through this experience, students are learning valuable lessons about financial responsibility, including how to budget, save, and make thoughtful choices. We'll continue building on these skills as students track their earnings and set goals for future purchases, making this experience both fun and educational.","fullyFundedDate":1756273663415,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-money-minds-rewards-for-fina/9648261/","projectTitle":"Motivating Money Minds: Rewards for Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10222255_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756084203175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10222255"},{"teacherId":4549843,"projectId":9451459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund these book for our classroom. We have had these books for about 2 weeks now (maybe a little more) and they have become instant hits in our classroom library and are extremely popular. We have had lots of students from other classrooms already borrowing these books from our classroom which is also amazing. My main goal as a classroom teacher is to encourage my students to read lots of different types of books and I am very hopeful that I can also encourage them to be lifelong learners and readers! Thank you for helping me with this dream.","fullyFundedDate":1758805760647,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-and-book-4-5b/9451459/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels and Book 4 5B!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4549843_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500816106096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4549843"},{"teacherId":3738150,"projectId":9621231,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. Your generosity helped us reach our goal of filling our classroom store with brand new goodies! They are so thrilled to see a stocked classroom store!\r\n\r\nEach student in our classroom has a specific \"job\" to do at the end of the day or throughout the day. Some of these jobs include our mail person, stool stacker, pillow patrol, tech team plus many more. Having each student help take care of our classrooms gives them pride and ownership in our \"home away from home\". Students are then paid for doing their jobs in our classroom economy and are able to purchase items in our classroom store. The takis are a big hit!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. CreaserThank you so much for helping us","fullyFundedDate":1756249573481,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-community-store/9621231/","projectTitle":"Classroom Community Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Creaser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3738150_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505394421414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3738150"},{"teacherId":10007130,"projectId":9288500,"letterContent":"When our new flexible seating options arrived, the excitement in the classroom was contagious! The students' eyes lit up as they saw the wiggle stools, cushions, and cozy seating choices for the first time. Many of them immediately began exploring where they felt most comfortable, and it was wonderful to watch them take ownership of their learning space. One student who typically struggles to sit still during group time was able to stay engaged longer while using a wobble seat—it was such a simple but powerful shift.\r\n\r\nThese new resources are already making a difference in our daily routines. During story time, small groups naturally spread out with seating, while during centers, students eagerly choose the seat that helps them focus best. This sense of choice has encouraged independence and responsibility. Our next step is to help the 4K students begin noticing and talking about how different seating choices support their learning. By practicing reflection and making thoughtful choices, the children are learning independence, self-awareness, and responsibility—all while having fun in a classroom that truly feels like their own.","fullyFundedDate":1747069732080,"projectUrl":"project/wiggles-welcome-flexible-seating-for-ea/9288500/","projectTitle":"Wiggles Welcome: Flexible Seating for Early Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10007130_orig.jpg?crop=630,630,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745788167754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10007130"},{"teacherId":5424693,"projectId":9122877,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness! Our easy fiction section is looking amazing! Having front facing picture books is a game changer! They were changed over the summer (minus the couple we piloted) , so when the kids get here they are going to be shocked and excited! The most popular books are all easily accessible to every kiddo! \r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for your help. This has been a dream a long time in the making! It just makes sense that kids can see the cover picture of PICTURE books! I just know our circulation is going to jump tremendously. You have made ALL the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1748634280330,"projectUrl":"project/see-thumb-through-take-hands-on-choo/9122877/","projectTitle":"SEE, THUMB THROUGH, TAKE! Hands on Choosing of Picture Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5424693_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580407910609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicagraham"},{"teacherId":9967291,"projectId":9159368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our project! Thanks to you, our playground has been transformed into a place where every student can find a game or activity that matches their interests and abilities.\r\n\r\nThese resources are creating inclusive opportunities for every child. Students who prefer strategy over physical activity love the chess and card games, while those who enjoy movement have been trying out frisbee golf and kickball. We've even seen students step up as leaders—teaching each other new rules, organizing games, and inviting classmates to join in. \r\n\r\nBeyond recess, many of these tools have extended into learning. The dice and cards, for example, have been used to reinforce math skills in creative ways, blending academics with play. We're already planning to weave them into upcoming math lessons so students can strengthen their problem-solving while having fun.\r\n\r\nThe next step for our school community is continuing to build on this sense of inclusion and joy. With these resources, we can foster friendships, encourage teamwork, and give students healthy, positive outlets during the school day. Most importantly, you've helped make recess a time where every child feels like they belong.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, staff, and families—thank you for helping us create a playground full of laughter, learning, and connection.","fullyFundedDate":1746550990201,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-outdoor-recess-activities/9159368/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Outdoor Recess Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967291_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741785492021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967291"},{"teacherId":9558601,"projectId":9310733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our \"Fidgets, Calming Tools, and Flexible Seating\" project! Thanks to your support, our classroom environment has been transformed into a space where students feel more comfortable, engaged, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction from the students was priceless. They couldn't wait to try out the new seating options and calming tools. Many of them gravitated toward the soft, flexible seating cushions and began immediately using them in their reading and group work. For some students who typically have a hard time staying focused for long periods, the fidget tools helped them manage their energy and stay engaged without being disruptive. \r\n\r\nThis project has made a huge difference in how my students learn. The flexible seating, for instance, has allowed them to choose the best environment for their needs, whether it's a quiet corner with the cozy chair for independent work or a group table for collaborative tasks. Having the ability to move, fidget, and choose how they work has made a noticeable impact on their behavior and focus, especially during longer lessons. Because of these new resources, I've been able to create an even more inclusive learning environment where each student can thrive at their own pace and in their own way.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this project possible. You've helped create a space where students can feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1746739057082,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-calming-tools-and-flexible-seat/9310733/","projectTitle":"Fidgets, Calming Tools and Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Redepenning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558601_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719580540362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558601"},{"teacherId":9558601,"projectId":9310595,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement and creativity! The project \"Engaging & Interactive STEM Toys for Social Learning\" has truly transformed the way my students engage with STEM concepts and collaborate with one another. When the materials first arrived, the students' eyes lit up with curiosity and enthusiasm. Many couldn't wait to dive in and start building, experimenting, and exploring. \r\n\r\nThese resources have not only helped reinforce STEM learning but have also encouraged valuable social-emotional skills like communication, teamwork, and perseverance. Right now, students are working on a group project to design \"helpful inventions\" using the STEM toys — tools they imagine could make someone's life easier or more fun. They'll soon present their inventions to the class, explaining the problem they chose to solve and how their creation works.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue using these tools to deepen our STEM lessons and integrate them into storytelling, art, and community-building projects. Your gift has opened up a world of hands-on, meaningful learning for my students — and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746739056875,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-interactive-stem-toys-for-soc/9310595/","projectTitle":"Engaging & Interactive STEM Toys for Social Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Redepenning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558601_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719580540362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558601"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37284","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":427,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":20,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":66,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.0,"schoolId":37284,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about River Heights Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"River Heights Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/school-district-of-the-menomonie-area/river-heights-elementary-school/37284"}