{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Riverview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10162497,"projectId":10490795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, **\"Headphones On, Learning On!\"** Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our first-grade Chinese Dual Language Immersion classroom!\r\n\r\nThese headphones have helped create a more focused and engaging learning environment for my students. As young language learners, my students need many opportunities to listen to Mandarin Chinese, practice pronunciation, and build confidence in their language skills. With their own headphones, they can listen to Chinese stories, complete interactive learning activities, and practice language skills at their own pace without distracting their classmates.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been seeing how much more independently my students can learn. They love being able to hear stories and instructions clearly, especially during our technology-based learning activities. Students who sometimes need extra time to process spoken Chinese can now listen again and practice until they feel more confident.\r\n\r\nIt has been especially rewarding to see students become more engaged and willing to participate in listening and speaking activities. These small moments of confidence and independence make a big difference in their language-learning journey.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us make language learning more accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful. Your kindness is helping our young learners grow every day!","fullyFundedDate":1787061385276,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-on-learning-on/10490795/","projectTitle":"Headphones On, Learning On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162497"},{"teacherId":7869556,"projectId":10443690,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom library is now overflowing with high-interest books that have completely transformed reading block for my third graders. During our daily independent reading and small-group rotations, these new titles serve as powerful mentor texts to introduce critical reading skills—such as analyzing character motivations, tracking narrative arcs across graphic and chapter books, and building vocabulary through rich contextual clues. Because the books span a wonderful variety of genres, formats, and social-emotional themes, they provide the ideal springboard for teaching students how to pull text evidence, make deep personal connections, and engage in meaningful literacy discussions.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading isn't a passive exercise; it is an active, immersive daily habit. Whether students are curled up in reading nooks during independent sustained reading, partnering up to discuss turning points, or exploring new genres, the energy around books has reached an all-time high. The graphic novels and high-interest series you provided have been especially transformative for reluctant readers, sparking an immediate excitement that bridges the gap between decoding words and truly loving the story. It has been thrilling to watch students who previously hesitated during independent reading now eagerly rush to grab a newly funded book the moment our literacy block begins.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students far more than just books on a shelf—you have given them ownership over their literacy journey and a renewed passion for reading that will last a lifetime. On behalf of my third graders, thank you for investing so generously in our classroom and for making these incredible stories possible.","fullyFundedDate":1786465980546,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-books-elevating-elementary-li/10443690/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Books: Elevating Elementary Literacy with High-Interest Titles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7869556_orig.jpg?crop=2945,2945,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751235871020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7869556"},{"teacherId":8461124,"projectId":10109562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our first grade classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a wonderful collection of picture books that will spark their imaginations, strengthen their reading skills, and foster a lifelong love of books. Your donation has given my students opportunities to see themselves in stories, explore new perspectives, and build confidence as young readers.\r\n\r\nEvery day, these books are being used during read-alouds, small group instruction, independent reading, and classroom discussions. My students are excited to discover new characters, make connections to their own lives, and share their favorite stories with one another. These books are helping create a classroom where reading is joyful, engaging, and meaningful for every child.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support. The smiles on my students' faces as they reach for a new book are a daily reminder of the difference you have made. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us build a classroom filled with curiosity, learning, and a love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1772223897678,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-picture-books/10109562/","projectTitle":"Classroom Picture Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brynlee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8461124"},{"teacherId":10162497,"projectId":9793292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Peaceful Minds, Happy Hearts: Emotional Tools for First Graders.\" These resources have helped our students learn healthy ways to express emotions, solve problems, and support one another in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw the materials and were eager to use them during our class discussions and calming activities. We have already seen students become more confident in talking about their feelings and using positive coping strategies.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep using these tools to build a caring, supportive classroom community where every student feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1767204789939,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-minds-happy-hearts-emotional/9793292/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Minds, Happy Hearts: Emotional Tools for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162497"},{"teacherId":6968827,"projectId":9992523,"letterContent":"The social-emotional learning books funded through this project continue to be a meaningful and frequently used resource in my classroom. I use these books during whole-group read-alouds, small-group conversations, and individual moments when students need extra support. The engaging illustrations and relatable characters are especially helpful for my multilingual learners, who may still be developing the English vocabulary needed to explain their feelings and experiences. These books provide students with a safe and accessible way to learn the language of emotions, recognize that others experience similar feelings, and practice strategies for handling challenging situations.\r\n\r\nThese books help my students grow in their ability to identify emotions, solve problems, navigate friendships, manage worries, and persevere when something feels difficult. They also give us a shared language that we can return to throughout the school day. Students make connections between the characters' experiences and situations in their own lives, leading to meaningful conversations about empathy, kindness, confidence, growth mindset, and making positive choices. Because of the generosity of our donors, these books are much more than additions to our classroom library—they are valuable tools that help me create a classroom community where all students feel understood, supported, and better equipped to express their feelings and advocate for what they need.","fullyFundedDate":1773871174574,"projectUrl":"project/sel-books-for-multilingual-first-graders/9992523/","projectTitle":"SEL Books for Multilingual First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6968827"},{"teacherId":6968827,"projectId":9547922,"letterContent":"This project will make a meaningful difference in my classroom by giving students a safe space to calm their minds and bodies when emotions feel overwhelming. Many young learners are still developing the skills needed to manage frustration, anxiety, and big feelings. The calm down corner will provide tools like sensory items, breathing boards, and comforting seating that help students pause, reset, and return to learning feeling more focused and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nFor some students—especially those experiencing stress, trauma, or attention challenges—having a supportive space like this can make a huge difference in their ability to succeed at school. Instead of feeling stuck in their emotions, students will learn healthy strategies to regulate themselves and build emotional awareness.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of donors, my students will have a nurturing space that supports both their emotional well-being and their learning. Your support helps create a classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and ready to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1764957962280,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-a-safe-space-for-student/9547922/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm: A Safe Space for Student Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6968827"},{"teacherId":10162497,"projectId":9558341,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, Chinese festivals truly came to life in our first-grade Dual Language Immersion classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the red lanterns, festive backdrop, and cultural decorations, their eyes lit up. They immediately began asking questions in Chinese — \"What is that?\" \"Why is it red?\" \"Is it for New Year?\" It transformed our classroom into an immersive cultural space and sparked authentic curiosity and language use.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special additions has been our classroom \"Panda Buddy.\" Each day, the panda is awarded to a student who demonstrates effort, kindness, or focus during Chinese learning time. The excitement around earning the panda has been incredible. Students work harder, encourage one another, and beam with pride when the panda sits next to them during lessons. It has become a joyful and meaningful motivator.\r\n\r\nDuring our Chinese New Year celebration, every student had the opportunity to wear traditional Chinese clothing and take photos in front of the decorated backdrop. Families shared how meaningful and emotional it was to see their children connected to another culture in such a beautiful way. These moments created lasting memories beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue building on this excitement by exploring more Chinese cultural traditions and integrating new vocabulary connected to festivals, clothing, colors, and celebrations. Because of you, my students are not only learning Chinese — they are experiencing culture in a hands-on, joyful, and memorable way.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students opportunities that they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758566152126,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-chinese-festivals-to-life-in-fi/9558341/","projectTitle":"Bringing Chinese Festivals to Life in First Grade DLI Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162497"},{"teacherId":7869556,"projectId":9579811,"letterContent":"This project focuses on essential tools for a functional, organized, and focused classroom. I've tailored the impact letter to highlight the benefits of the headphones, whiteboards, and mailbox system.\r\n\r\nHere is the impact letter for your project, \"Tools for Learning: Headphones, Whiteboards, and Organization for Third Graders.\"\r\n\r\n💌 A Huge Thank You: Focused Learning and Organization!\r\nDear incredible Donors,\r\n\r\nI am writing to you with immense gratitude for fully funding our project, Tools for Learning: Headphones, Whiteboards, and Organization for Third Graders! Because of your support, my third-grade students now have the basic, yet vital, supplies they need to work independently, participate actively, and stay organized throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nUsing Our New Resources: A Classroom Snapshot\r\nThe combination of noise-dampening headphones, individual whiteboards, and the student mailbox system has established a stronger foundation for learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nHow we are using the resources:\r\n\r\nWe use the headphones daily during our Makerspace for Future Innovators [You may change this to your independent work time] math rotations. Students are able to log into their online math programs and receive individualized instruction without being distracted by the buzz of the small-group lessons happening nearby.\r\n\r\nThe individual whiteboards are used constantly for instant feedback and active participation. Just this morning, during our [Name the subject, e.g., \"Grammar lesson on compound sentences\"], I posed a question to the class. Instead of shouting out answers, every student immediately wrote their response on their personal whiteboard. I was able to quickly scan the room, assess understanding instantly, and give immediate corrections. This \"show-me\" moment boosted engagement tenfold and ensured every student was thinking and participating.","fullyFundedDate":1757423377167,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-headphones-whiteboa/9579811/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning: Headphones, Whiteboards, and Organization for Third Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7869556_orig.jpg?crop=2945,2945,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751235871020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7869556"},{"teacherId":7869556,"projectId":9425545,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our project, Building Math Minds with Counting Collections! Because of you, our third-grade classroom has been transformed, and we now have the engaging, hands-on resources we need to build strong number sense through meaningful, collaborative practice.\r\n\r\nUsing Our New Resources: A Classroom Snapshot\r\nThe Counting Collection materials—including the diverse manipulatives, sturdy storage containers, and clipboards—have been a complete game-changer for my 25 students!\r\n\r\nHow we are using the resources:\r\n\r\nWe are currently using the seashells, plastic counters, and Plus-Plus blocks as part of our Counting Collections math center. Students work in pairs to explore large numbers, using the materials to practice grouping, skip counting, and developing a deep understanding of place value.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that stands out occurred last week when [Insert Student's Initial or Description, e.g., 'a pair of students'] tackled a collection of [Choose one collection, e.g., '300 colorful pony beads']. After initially struggling to keep track by counting one-by-one, they realized they could use the mesh zipper pouches to create groups of ten. This discovery helped them accurately count the entire collection and represent the total number as 30 tens. This breakthrough moment of taking ownership of their counting strategy wouldn't have been possible without the variety and quantity of these materials.","fullyFundedDate":1752223560480,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-minds-with-counting-collec/9425545/","projectTitle":"Building Math Minds with Counting Collections!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7869556_orig.jpg?crop=2945,2945,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751235871020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7869556"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_102142","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":956,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":19,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":72,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.9,"schoolId":102142,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Riverview Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Riverview Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/alpine-school-district/riverview-elementary-school/102142"}