{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Riverside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7304403,"projectId":8658106,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in funding our project. An unfortunate secret in education is that funding is so poor we teachers are responsible for purchasing the ink we use in our printers. It eats a lot out of our small team budget to buy the ink, and that means our students have fewer school supplies to access. We would rather have crayons, pencils, whiteboard materials, notebooks, and erasers for our students. \r\n\r\nEach year we use this ink for many projects: cursive letter tracing books, math fact activities, printing curriculum materials, printing student work, and so much more. This ink really helps us in the essential work we do.","fullyFundedDate":1733173797296,"projectUrl":"project/ink-credible-support-fueling-our-grade/8658106/","projectTitle":"Ink-credible Support: Fueling Our Grade Level's Printing Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gatrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7304403_orig.jpg?crop=458,458,x108,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619829769501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7304403"},{"teacherId":7304403,"projectId":9332302,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in funding this project. This year, teaching the Wit & Wisdom curriculum has been going so much smoother, and having the organizational supplies has been one of the biggest factors. \r\n\r\nI can ask students to get out their workbook and reading materials and students are easily ready in little time, as all their materials are neatly stored in magazine boxes. No digging around backpacks or messy desks required! \r\n\r\nMy students last year expressed support for this project, and my students this year are spending more time learning and less time asking \"where do I put this?...\"","fullyFundedDate":1750773673796,"projectUrl":"project/smart-storage-smarter-students-support/9332302/","projectTitle":"Smart Storage, Smarter Students: Supporting Wit and Wisdom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gatrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7304403_orig.jpg?crop=458,458,x108,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619829769501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7304403"},{"teacherId":7304403,"projectId":9642552,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to this project. As we started a new math curriculum this year, the many new manipulatives, game instructions, flash cards, and other items were overwhelming at first. Where would all of this fit? Were we really going to use all of this? How would we keep track of all the parts the games and math centers came with? \r\n\r\nThe organizational tools and supplies have really helped us teachers stay organized. We have two big lunch crate bins to store all math game instructions and supplies in, ziploc baggie to store loose parts in, and more. \r\n\r\nBecause we teachers stay organized, more of our energy and focus goes towards teaching our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757528675392,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-ready-organizational-supplies/9642552/","projectTitle":"Classroom Ready: Organizational Supplies and Math Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gatrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7304403_orig.jpg?crop=458,458,x108,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619829769501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7304403"},{"teacherId":6636454,"projectId":9605451,"letterContent":"I am beyond thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Thanks to your incredibly generous contribution, our classroom has been transformed into an even more engaging and comfortable space for learning! The wiggling chairs you helped us acquire will make a huge difference in the way my students learn and interact with each other. They're perfect for our little bundles of energy, and I can't wait to see them wiggling (responsibly, of course!) during lessons. The flexibility and comfort these chairs provide will allow us to try new activities and arrangements, keeping our learning environment fresh and exciting.\r\n\r\nBut that's not all - your donation also helped us stock up on a treasure trove of stickers! As a teacher, I know how much my students love stickers, and I can't wait to see their faces light up when they earn them. Whether it's a job well done, a milestone reached, or just a simple show of effort, those stickers will be a constant reminder that their hard work is seen and celebrated. Your contribution has not only enhanced our classroom environment but also brought so much joy to our daily learning adventures. It's moments like these that remind me why teaching is such a rewarding profession - and it's all thanks to supporters like you!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have made a tangible impact on our classroom community. You've helped create a space where my students feel motivated, engaged, and happy to learn. They'll remember the wiggling chairs and stickers for years to come, and so will I. I'm so grateful to be part of such a wonderful community of educators and supporters. Thank you again for believing in our classroom and our students. We're honored to have you on our team!","fullyFundedDate":1760720594567,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-seats-for-focusing-and-fun/9605451/","projectTitle":"Wobble Seats for Focusing and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6636454_orig.png?crop=380,380,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607750046061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6636454"},{"teacherId":9298603,"projectId":9574025,"letterContent":"This thank you letter highlights how the specific items from technology and organization to mental breaks and creativity directly impact our students' learning environment.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible variety of educational materials and supplies provided to our classroom. Your generosity has equipped us with essential tools that will significantly enhance our daily learning experience.\r\nThe impact of this donation is far-reaching and addresses several key areas of our classroom needs:\r\nTechnology & Focus: The Shokz Open-Ear Headphones and the bulk pack of Yunsailing Classroom Headphones allows students to engage with the digital curriculum and language programs we are working on that is Reflex , Amira and Rockalingua effectively while maintaining a comfortable and focused environment.\r\nOrganization & Structure: With over 200 Mesh Zipper Pouches (Zhehao, Jetec, and EOOUT) and the Greenmade Storage Bins, we can finally organize our puzzles, board games, and center activities. These, along with the 3-Ring Binder Pencil Pouches, will teach my students valuable organizational skills and ensure our resources last for years to come.\r\nCreativity & Literacy: The extensive collection of TANMIT Gel Pens, ZEYAR Paint Markers, and Amazon Basics Felt Tip Pens will bring our art projects and interactive notebooks to life, encouraging students to take pride in their creative work.\r\nCritical Thinking & Social Skills: Games like Monopoly, Kanoodle Flip, Chinese Checkers, and the Spanish edition of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza provide vital opportunities for students to develop logic, strategy, and social cooperation during cooperative learning time.\r\nThey are also great when we have those indoor recess and Fun Fridays.\r\nComfort & Health: Practical items like the Amazon Basics Space Heater, the Ergonomic Laptop Stand, and the Lysol Air Sanitizer ensure our classroom remains a healthy, professional, and welcoming space where students can focus on learning without distraction.\r\nYour investment in our classroom does more than just provide supplies; it sends a powerful message to my students that their education is valued by the community. It creates an environment where they feel supported and inspired to do their best work.\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and for making such a tangible difference in the lives of my students.\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1760714008414,"projectUrl":"project/upgrade-class/9574025/","projectTitle":"Upgrade Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9298603"},{"teacherId":9618561,"projectId":9588369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my class. It has been wonderful to see my students have the blessing of flexible seating this school year. Last year the only option my students had was a regular chair, but now as I look over my class I see students sitting in seats that help support their individual learning. It has been so special to see how empowered they have felt to choose a seat that will be both comfortable, and a little bit fun, for them to encourage better focus in their learning.\r\n The students especially love the bouncy balls and the wobble stools. When they choose their chair at the beginning of the week those are frequently the first to go. However, I have a few students who also really appreciate the bouncy bands and stools since they help them stay more still with the bouncy band option if they feel the need to wiggle a little. It has been wonderful to see how these tools have turned a very energetic class into more focused learners, and empowered them to make wise learning choices for themselves. \r\n I could not thank you enough for your generosity. I offer my deepest thanks to you for your kindness to help provide for my students now, and the many more to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755727903561,"projectUrl":"project/fun-flexible-seating/9588369/","projectTitle":"Fun Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9618561"},{"teacherId":2594419,"projectId":9500500,"letterContent":"What a wonderful beginning to my school year because of your help I was able to start my year with the necessary equipment to help me be the best I can be! Art class is material involved, but you made that happen for my students through this generous donation.\r\n\r\nWe started our art off right away with the supplies that I purchased through Donors Choose and have had such success in our art endeavors. How amazing to start the year off with the supplies I need.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me to be a good teacher, to provide materials that make learning art more enjoyable and to see the enjoyment in the faces of my students was incredible.","fullyFundedDate":1755723222625,"projectUrl":"project/tools-of-creation-for-all/9500500/","projectTitle":"Tools of Creation for ALL!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bodtcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bodtcher"},{"teacherId":8279876,"projectId":9626117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Tier 2 Reading Room through DonorsChoose! Your generous contribution has provided essential supplies for our reading aides, allowing them to work more effectively with students in small reading groups. These resources are already helping our struggling readers by giving them the focused, hands-on support they need to build their skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students involve using these new materials during their daily small group sessions. With engaging books, literacy games, and hands-on tools, students will practice phonics, fluency, and comprehension in fun and meaningful ways. Reading aides will use the supplies to tailor instruction to each student's needs, track progress, and celebrate growth. We are excited to see our students' reading abilities improve as they continue to work in this supportive and resource-rich environment—made possible by donors like you. Thank you for making a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760717663660,"projectUrl":"project/helping-readers-grow-tier-2-intervent/9626117/","projectTitle":"Helping Readers Grow -- Tier 2 Intervention Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8279876"},{"teacherId":9655111,"projectId":9596818,"letterContent":"I have been using the art supplies to support my students' writing skills. One of their favorite projects involved creating haunted houses. We discussed the importance of writing that uses imagery to help pull the reader into the story. My students were very excited when they walked in from recess to see paints, brushes, and cups set out on their desks. Students were instructed to take the picture they had of their haunted house in their head, and create an illustration that would help readers see what they saw. After creating their illustrations, students had an opportunity to write a scary haunted house story surrounding elements of their illustrations. Their illustrations were the foundation for the descriptive vocabulary that was used all throughout their stories. My students had so much fun imagining and bringing their haunted houses to life. \r\nWe have also been using the art supplies to create illustrations supporting our Wit and Wisdom curriculum. The 3rd grade curriculum focuses quite heavily on illustrations and how they increase comprehension. Allowing my students to create their own illustrations to better understand stories has given them a unique look into the thought process experienced by book illustrators and authors. They have had opportunities to think more deeply about what elements of writing need to be highlighted and how to go about doing that.","fullyFundedDate":1755738944568,"projectUrl":"project/creative-supplies-for-creative-minds/9596818/","projectTitle":"Creative Supplies for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655111"},{"teacherId":6937665,"projectId":9353364,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your contribution to our school's Wellness Room. The students of our school are using the tools that were donated to help them with their daily emotional regulation in order to help them in their learning. Students inside and outside the Wellness Room are able to use these tools. While these tools stay in the room and support students during structured breaks most of the time, some teachers have checked out tools in order to support their students in the classroom as well. \r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the new tools they had at the beginning of this school year, they were very excited. Most of the tools that were donated are tools that are used very frequently and can be very worn out, broken or lost by the end of the school year. Having the opportunity to see these new tools at the beginning of the year made the students feel excited and motivated to take good care of them so that they can be used all year.","fullyFundedDate":1754326061673,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-room-tools/9353364/","projectTitle":"Wellness Room Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tumblin Leak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6937665"},{"teacherId":2490426,"projectId":9529447,"letterContent":"My students have loved these new resources and for my students who are struggling with their abc's and numbers it has been so fun to watch them practice their abc's as they are writing it with the magnetic letters and the LED Tablets. They are manipulating and matching the magnetic letters as well as writing them. Each activity has been a highlight for them. Each activity had a magical way of bringing play into their learning. They were so ecstatic as they got to use each median.\r\n\r\nOur small group intervention also for the whole Kindergarten grade used the magnetic writing letters with there small group instruction. It was such a great asset for them to all use. They are fascinated with using the magnetic pencil to move the little magnetic as they practice saying the letter and the sounds. \r\n\r\nI haven't even told you how excited they were as they have gotten to use the little LED tablet boards so they could write numbers, letters, or sight words. It is so engaging and it helps with their pencil grip and retaining what they are learning. They love that as they write the letters can be multi-colored. They get so excited to use them! Thank you for giving them the fun of learning with different medians and textures.","fullyFundedDate":1757609550229,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-my-learning-with-texture-and-m/9529447/","projectTitle":"Inspiring My Learning with Texture and Medians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2490426_orig.jpg?crop=2916,2916,x1102,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643004165580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2490426"},{"teacherId":6233256,"projectId":9510787,"letterContent":"A million thank you's for donating to our classroom. Your kindness won't go unnoticed especially by our fifth graders. They have been so excited to the cushions daily on their chairs and around the room as they work on various tasks. The weighted stuffies are FABULOUS in both regulating student emotions and helping to motivate our students to be their most empathetic selves. All other materials are only adding to the calm, encouraging, and focused atmosphere we are working to achieve. You are going to make 20 students really happy. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1755700749223,"projectUrl":"project/cushions-to-cozy-up/9510787/","projectTitle":"Cushions to Cozy Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6233256_orig.jpg?crop=1141,1141,x495,y1201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753139568095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6233256"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48519","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":591,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":40,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.8,"schoolId":48519,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Riverside Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Riverside Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/riverside-elementary-school/48519"}