{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Riverside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7238138,"projectId":10206749,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students will have access to engaging, high-interest books that help them build a love of reading from the very beginning. These new additions to our classroom library will give students exciting opportunities to practice important early literacy skills while enjoying stories they truly love.\r\n\r\nBooks like Pete the Cat, Clifford, and Biscuit help make reading feel fun, approachable, and rewarding for young learners. Having familiar and engaging texts encourages students to build confidence, practice perseverance, and remind themselves that \"we can do hard things!\"\r\n\r\nYour support will help create a classroom environment where students are excited to pick up books, grow as readers, and discover the joy and magic of reading each day. Thank you for helping my students build strong foundations and positive reading experiences that will last far beyond kindergarten.","fullyFundedDate":1778177507824,"projectUrl":"project/books-may-well-be-the-only-true-magic/10206749/","projectTitle":"Books May Well Be the Only True Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238138_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600100701937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238138"},{"teacherId":7238138,"projectId":10248211,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students will be able to begin their school year with comfort, confidence, and excitement. The stuffed animals you helped provide will quickly become treasured classroom companions that make a tremendous difference during those important first weeks of school.\r\n\r\nStarting kindergarten can feel overwhelming for student, especially when it is their first time away from home. Having a special classroom buddy will give my students a sense of security and help ease separation anxiety. These simple comfort items help to create a warm, welcoming environment where students feel safe and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs the year continues, these stuffed animals will become more than comfort items—they become learning tools. Students will use their buddies during our animal research project to observe, describe, compare, and learn about different animals. The excitement of learning alongside their special classroom companions will increase engagement and encouraged curiosity, creativity, and meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nYour support will impact my students both emotionally and academically. You helped create positive first school memories while supporting foundational skills in reading, writing, speaking, and science. Most importantly, you helped my students feel cared for, valued, and excited to come to school each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students. Your kindness and generosity will be remembered long after their kindergarten year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1778000028074,"projectUrl":"project/the-best-place-in-the-world-is-inside-a/10248211/","projectTitle":"The Best Place in the World Is Inside a Hug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238138_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600100701937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238138"},{"teacherId":7238138,"projectId":10161481,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, the vision I shared in this project has become a reality in my classroom. The Expo dry erase markers, watercolor paints, plastic writing sleeves, and individual pencil boxes you provided are now part of our daily learning, and the impact on my students has been immediate and meaningful.\r\nWith access to these essential supplies, my students are more engaged, confident, and willing to take risks in their learning. The dry erase markers and writing sleeves have created a low-pressure activity where students can practice skills, make mistakes, and try again. This has been especially positive for students who may struggle with confidence, as they are now more eager to participate and persist through challenges.\r\nThe watercolor paints have brought creativity and joy into our classroom in new ways. Students are expressing themselves more freely while also strengthening their fine motor skills. These moments of creativity have helped build a stronger sense of community and excitement around learning.\r\nHaving individual pencil boxes has also made a significant difference. Students now have a personal space to keep their materials organized and accessible, which fosters independence and responsibility. For many of my students, this is the first time they have had supplies of their own, and it has given them a sense of pride and ownership in their learning.\r\nMost importantly, your support has helped create a more equitable classroom environment. Barriers have been reduced, stress has been eased, and all students now have access to the tools they need to succeed. Because of you, my students can focus on learning, creating, and growing every day.\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1775506708349,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-bright-futures/10161481/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238138_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600100701937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238138"},{"teacherId":8646446,"projectId":9937105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of two iPads for our classroom. Our students are non-speaking individuals who use Speech-Generating Devices (SGDs) to communicate. You may also hear these referred to as \"communication devices\" or \"talkers.\" In fact, the PBS Kids show Carl the Collector features a main character who also uses a communication device!\r\n\r\nWhile the students in our class have their own individual devices, they learn best—like all children—by seeing others model the skills they are practicing. It is incredibly important for students who use SGDs to see their form of communication incorporated into the daily classroom culture.\r\n\r\nBy using these iPads as modeling tools, our instructional staff can effectively demonstrate new communication skills in real-time. 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These materials have already made a noticeable difference—students are more eager to participate, take risks, and practice their writing skills without fear of making mistakes. The ability to easily erase and try again has built their confidence and encouraged persistence.\r\n\r\nIn small group settings, the whiteboards have introduced a new and motivating writing medium. Students are strengthening both their fine motor skills and early literacy skills while collaborating and learning from one another. During independent practice, the writing sleeves and markers give students an opportunity to continue building their skills in a hands-on and engaging way.\r\n\r\nWriting can often be one of the most challenging areas to spark interest in, especially at such a young age. However, your support is helping to change that. You are giving my kindergarten students a strong and positive start to their writing journey, helping them build a foundation that will support their success for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact in our classroom and for investing in my students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1771448321900,"projectUrl":"project/making-writing-magical/9878988/","projectTitle":"Making Writing Magical","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238138_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600100701937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238138"},{"teacherId":7238138,"projectId":9882225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our writing project. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of my Kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to engaging tools that make writing feel exciting and approachable. The variety of whiteboards, dry erase markers, erasers, and plastic writing sleeves give them multiple ways to practice their skills in both small group and independent settings. These materials allow students to write, erase, and try again — building resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset.\r\n\r\nWriting can be one of the most challenging subjects to engage young learners in. By providing hands-on, interactive materials, you are helping transform writing from something intimidating into something joyful. My students are more willing to take risks, practice letter formation, stretch out words, and express their ideas because the tools feel fun and low-pressure.\r\n\r\nAt such an important stage in their academic journey, building strong foundational writing and literacy skills is critical. Your support is helping create a positive learning environment where students can strengthen their fine motor skills, develop early literacy abilities, and begin to see themselves as capable writers.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you are giving my students a strong and confident start in their educational careers. Your kindness and investment in our classroom will have a lasting impact far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769177768186,"projectUrl":"project/making-writing-magical/9882225/","projectTitle":"Making Writing Magical","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238138_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600100701937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238138"},{"teacherId":7238138,"projectId":9879058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom. This year, math looks a little different for my students as we incorporate an online component that provides personalized intervention and helps build essential digital literacy skills. Having access to headphones allows each child to focus on their individual tasks without distraction, making these learning experiences far more meaningful.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from low-income households and are unable to provide their own headphones, so building a class set has been an important goal of mine. Thanks to your contribution—and the 13 pairs we previously received—we are now much closer to having enough for every student. Your kindness will benefit not just this year's class, but future students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a focused, supportive, and equitable learning environment for my students. Your generosity truly makes a difference to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763564812554,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-little-learners/9879058/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238138_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600100701937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238138"},{"teacherId":7238138,"projectId":9864525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. I am truly excited to offer my students new and engaging ways to practice their fine motor skills and develop their writing. Your contribution is helping me introduce a variety of tools that will give my young learners a memorable and enjoyable start to their writing journey.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of new whiteboards and dry erase markers, my students will have more opportunities to explore writing in small groups using a medium that feels fun and approachable. The twistable crayons will allow them to create art without the frustration of frequent breakage, helping them learn how to apply appropriate pressure and build confidence in their fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nWriting is one of the most challenging content areas to spark interest in, and nationwide, students are showing less engagement and aptitude in writing from Kindergarten through high school. As a Kindergarten teacher, I am committed to giving my students a strong academic foundation, and your support helps make that possible. These tools will spark excitement, nurture creativity, and create a positive environment for writing and literacy development.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in the power of early learning. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on their confidence, skills, and love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762266400893,"projectUrl":"project/making-writing-fun/9864525/","projectTitle":"Making Writing Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238138_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600100701937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238138"},{"teacherId":7238138,"projectId":9720988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project. My students with Autism Spectrum Disorder thrive when they have tools and spaces that meet their unique needs, and your support is helping make that possible.\r\n\r\nThe new table will provide a calm, dedicated workspace where students can go when they feel overstimulated—giving them a place to regulate, refocus, and return to learning with confidence. It will also serve as an organized hub for adaptive technology, including communication devices and sensory tools, ensuring that these essential supports are always accessible when students need them most.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom will be a more supportive, predictable, and empowering environment. Your gift will foster independence, reduce stress, and promote focus, helping my students grow not only academically but emotionally as well.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of inclusive learning spaces. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762106633368,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-workspace-for-asd-learners/9720988/","projectTitle":"A Calming Workspace for ASD Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238138_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600100701937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238138"},{"teacherId":7238138,"projectId":9340884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! Because of your generosity, each of my first graders now has their very own writing and art binder. These binders are already making such a difference in our classroom—they give students a special place to collect their stories, drawings, and projects, and they are so proud to see their growth month after month. By the end of the year, these binders will be treasured portfolios that students can take home to celebrate their hard work with their families.\r\n\r\nBeyond showcasing their learning, these binders are teaching my students the importance of organization and responsibility. Our school has recently adopted AVID, and having individual binders is a key part of this program. With their own binders to care for, students are building habits that will serve them for years to come, from staying organized in elementary school to preparing for success in college and future careers. Thanks to your support, I've been able to provide these essential tools without adding a financial burden to families, and I've been able to focus more on teaching and less on supply challenges.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has had a direct impact on my students' learning, independence, and confidence, and I am so grateful for the investment you've made in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1750774730832,"projectUrl":"project/avid-ly-organized/9340884/","projectTitle":"AVID-ly Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238138_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600100701937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238138"},{"teacherId":7238138,"projectId":9129666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! Because of your generosity, each of my first graders now has their very own writing and art binder. These binders are already making such a difference in our classroom—they give students a special place to collect their stories, drawings, and projects, and they are so proud to see their growth month after month. By the end of the year, these binders will be treasured portfolios that students can take home to celebrate their hard work with their families.\r\n\r\nBeyond showcasing their learning, these binders are teaching my students the importance of organization and responsibility. Our school has recently adopted AVID, and having individual binders is a key part of this program. With their own binders to care for, students are building habits that will serve them for years to come, from staying organized in elementary school to preparing for success in college and future careers. Thanks to your support, I've been able to provide these essential tools without adding a financial burden to families, and I've been able to focus more on teaching and less on supply challenges.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has had a direct impact on my students' learning, independence, and confidence, and I am so grateful for the investment you've made in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1746785625521,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything/9129666/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238138_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600100701937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238138"},{"teacherId":7238138,"projectId":9131967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten class! Because of you, each of my students now has their very own pencil box, which plays a vital role in helping them stay organized and take ownership of their learning. These boxes are a key part of introducing AVID strategies early, and they're already making a difference in helping our young learners build responsibility and independence. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and will have a lasting impact. 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