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Together we can make a difference.\r\nThis year I'm at 2 elementary buildings supporting many students. Most are from low socioeconomic economic backgrounds.\r\nYour kindness has already made an impact.","fullyFundedDate":1755911501769,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-for-writing/9446473/","projectTitle":"Pencils for Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2683854_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499722726923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2683854"},{"teacherId":9834187,"projectId":8940439,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire class, I want to extend our sincerest thanks for your generous donation that allowed us to purchase STEM bins. The moment they were introduced, the energy in our classroom shifted. There is a new buzz of excitement as students dive into their challenges, completely absorbed in the process of creating, building, and problem-solving. They are so engaged in the hands-on tasks that they are learning foundational science and engineering concepts without even realizing it.\r\n\r\nFor these students, who often struggle with a desire to learn, the change has been truly remarkable. The STEM bins have sparked a level of natural curiosity I have been working so hard to foster. I now overhear rich conversations about why one structure is stronger than another and watch students collaborate to investigate new solutions. You have not just given them materials; you have given them a new and exciting reason to come to school and a tangible way to see their own ideas come to life. 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They all said how the seating options made the room feel inviting and gave a homey feel to the classroom. As we've started the year, they have loved having the ability to sit in a floor seat, kneel at the low table, or just sit on the floor and have the table to work at. Thank you for allowing me to provide this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1754235975512,"projectUrl":"project/low-seating/9467313/","projectTitle":"Low Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5942789_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538535403359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rmurray2"},{"teacherId":5942789,"projectId":9432982,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us start the year off supplied and ready to go. My students get a little anxious when they don't have a pencil box or crayons or some any other supply. The look of relief on their face when I get to tell \"Don't worry, we have it for you\" goes beyond what words can express. \r\n\r\nThey don't get see the boxes of supplies arrive as they arrive before school starts for the year, but they see the closet full of supplies and know they can just worry about learning and not if their families can send in a pack of crayons or glue sticks. They get to come to school and focus on their learning and making memories with their friends. 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About this school
Riverside Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Waterford, Michigan that is part of Waterford School District.
It serves 291 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.4:1.
Its teachers have had 203 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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29%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Riverside Elementary School
$76,842
raised using DonorsChoose
203
projects
funded
22
teachers
funded
531
donors
26
projects
for
basic supplies
27
projects for
technology
54
projects for
books
16
projects
for
art supplies
Riverside Elementary School has received support from
252 individuals from Michigan and
279 individuals out-of-state.