{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rolling Ridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4455092,"projectId":5481381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. Having an array of authentic texts helps our students to enjoy reading while learning to comprehend and enjoy stories in a variety of different genres. Students are able to learn valuable lessons from the characters, themes and time periods to incorporate into their daily lives. These high quality texts lend themselves to comprehension instruction and understanding of the text students read. \r\nThank you for donating to literacy and a love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1617288477928,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-a-passport-to-countless-adven/5481381/","projectTitle":"Reading is a Passport to Countless Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wiles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4455092"},{"teacherId":8732676,"projectId":10123567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding sensory materials and bins for our special education preschool classroom! Your kindness has brought so much excitement, curiosity, and joy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students are always eager to see what is waiting for them in our sensory bins. What started as a new classroom activity has quickly become one of their favorite times of the day! They love exploring the different textures, scooping, pouring, sorting, digging, and discovering what is hidden inside each bin.\r\n\r\nSensory play provides our students with so much more than just fun. It gives them opportunities to strengthen their fine motor skills, practice following directions, build attention and focus, explore new experiences, and develop independence. It also provides a wonderful way for students to explore and engage with their environment at their own pace.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, sensory activities can also be a calming and meaningful part of their day. Having a hands-on activity that they enjoy helps them feel comfortable, engaged, and ready to learn. Watching their excitement as they explore new sensory materials has been such a wonderful reminder of how powerful play-based learning can be.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us fill our classroom with opportunities to explore, discover, and learn through play. Your generosity has made a real difference in our students' daily experiences, and we are so grateful for your support of our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1776707407113,"projectUrl":"project/busy-hands-active-minds/10123567/","projectTitle":"Busy Hands Active Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8732676_orig.jpg?crop=2164,2164,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666052793172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8732676"},{"teacherId":8732676,"projectId":10123535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our doll house and accessories for our special education preschool classroom! Your support is giving our students a wonderful new opportunity to learn, play, and grow together.\r\n\r\nPretend play is such an important part of early childhood development, and for our students, it provides a natural and engaging way to practice social-emotional skills. The doll house gives them a familiar setting where they can act out everyday experiences, explore different emotions, practice caring for others, and learn how to interact with their peers.\r\n\r\nAs our students play together, they have opportunities to practice sharing, taking turns, communicating, problem-solving, and working through small conflicts. They can also develop empathy by pretending to care for the dolls, preparing meals, putting babies to bed, or helping a family member who is sad or upset. These seemingly simple play experiences provide meaningful opportunities to build skills that our students can use throughout their school day and beyond.\r\n\r\nFor children who may find social interactions challenging, pretend play provides a safe and motivating way to practice these skills without the pressure of a traditional lesson. The doll house creates an inviting space where our students can connect with one another, use their imaginations, and experience the joy of playing together.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us provide our students with materials that do so much more than entertain. Your generosity is helping us create opportunities for meaningful connections, friendship, communication, empathy, and emotional growth. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1776960068757,"projectUrl":"project/a-home-for-play/10123535/","projectTitle":"A Home for Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8732676_orig.jpg?crop=2164,2164,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666052793172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8732676"},{"teacherId":8732676,"projectId":10278404,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our new classroom chairs! Your kindness and support mean so much to me and my students in our special education preschool classroom.\r\n\r\nThese chairs make a wonderful difference during our daily small-group instructional time. Having comfortable, appropriately sized seating gives our students a consistent and welcoming space where they can focus, participate, practice important skills, and learn alongside their classmates. For our young learners, having a comfortable and supportive seat can make a big difference in their ability to attend and engage in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nOur small-group time is filled with opportunities to build communication, social-emotional, fine motor, early academic, and independence skills. These new chairs help create a more structured learning environment where every child has a place to sit, participate, and feel successful.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Your generosity is making a meaningful impact on our little learners, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1779377152847,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-at-the-table/10278404/","projectTitle":"A Seat At the Table","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8732676_orig.jpg?crop=2164,2164,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666052793172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8732676"},{"teacherId":2841920,"projectId":10290831,"letterContent":"Hello! Thank you so much for your generosity. Our school year started off fast and furious and having these new materials have been so helpful. We have already used our new dry erase markers so many times. It's been really handy to have enough to share and that they are all the same color (no arguing over who got what color!). I pull them out and we're ready! Also, you'd be surprised how many students have already lost pencils and/or erasers. Now I have extras available and we won't waste any time!\r\nAnd the storage bins, whoa. What teachers doesn't love and NEED storage. These work perfectly for me because I travel from classroom to classroom (sometimes across the school!). I have a tub for each grade level I work with and I'm able to grab it and go. It really helps to have everything ready to go. \r\nWe haven't had a change to dive into our decodable books. But we start reading groups so and I know they will be absolutely perfect. A lot of my students start with short vowel work and having books that support the skills we're working on is very helpful. Thanks again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1780236139033,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-and-books-for-ells/10290831/","projectTitle":"School Supplies and Books for ELLs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moffitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2841920_orig.jpg?crop=391,390,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603975977021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-michaelis"},{"teacherId":10516981,"projectId":10309888,"letterContent":"our new organization resources have been a game changer! The classroom mailboxes makes packing-up a breeze and allows students really utilize a take-home folder. The plastic tubs have been great for turn-in trays and holding student supplies. Our math kits have been super helpful in keeping track of manipulatives and the binder separators have made it easy to keep different information organized in student binders.\r\n\r\nI don't know that students felt much of an impact at first until they realized how smoothly our classroom runs with the supplies. We aren't losing expo markers because they live in the math kit, we aren't losing papers because they are organized in binders, and we are keeping tidy. Students are much more appreciative now that they see all of these materials create consistent, manageable routines.\r\n\r\nWe are still continuing to practice desk organization so we are going to make a class anchor chart on how desks/binders should be stacked and which items go into their chair pockets. I feel like something has been taken off my plate with all of my awesome new supplies! Thank you for all that you do for teachers!","fullyFundedDate":1781718575822,"projectUrl":"project/student-organization/10309888/","projectTitle":"Student Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dal Porto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10516981_orig.png?crop=329,329,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779394858573","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10516981"},{"teacherId":8128965,"projectId":7990990,"letterContent":"It has been a huge blessing to have these math supplies in my room. I see different math groups from Kindergarten through second grade throughout the day. Items from this project have been used with all of them. \r\n\r\nThe Kindergarteners have used the different counters to practice counting up to 20 as well as showing addition and subtraction problems. They have especially enjoyed the brightly colored animals! \r\n\r\nFirst and Second graders have used the base 10 blocks to solve more challenging addition and subtraction problems. They have also used the large foam dice to play different math games working on addition fluency and during reading groups to work on practicing different phonics skills (roll & read!). \r\n\r\nOh- and I can't forget the storage bins! Everything fit in them and has made finding what I need so easy. Thank you again for providing these wonderful resources for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1700442670431,"projectUrl":"project/math-scramble/7990990/","projectTitle":"Math Scramble!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128965_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x398,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650549232948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128965"},{"teacherId":10237458,"projectId":10034330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through our DonorsChoose project. Because of your generosity, our students now have keyboards to use with their iPads, and they have been incredibly excited to start using them.\r\n\r\nThe keyboards have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students are more eager to write, complete assignments, and engage with their learning in new ways. Having a keyboard helps them type more efficiently and comfortably, which allows them to focus more on their ideas and less on the mechanics of typing on a screen.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see their excitement as they use this new tool. Many students commented on how much easier it is to type and how much they enjoy using the keyboards during their work time. Your support has helped create opportunities for them to build important technology and writing skills that will benefit them both now and in the future.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students. Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated and have made a real impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768863236080,"projectUrl":"project/keyboards-for-ipads/10034330/","projectTitle":"Keyboards for iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237458"},{"teacherId":10313125,"projectId":9831485,"letterContent":"This equipment has been amazing. Sometimes it's not the flashy stuff that moves the needles, it's the basic things like the ability to have an air pump to fill up equipment with, well-made rubber cones to use in a variety of fashion, jump ropes to jump with, and large foam dice for added adventure in games. \r\n\r\nHaving the equipment I need has made class easier to manage, equipment easier to store and care for and all around has promoted a fantastic classroom atmospher in accordance with my vision for creating my elementary physical education class into an enviroment that creates future fit fifty year olds who care about their health and understand that EVERYONE deserves a heathy body now, and into the future.","fullyFundedDate":1767717244370,"projectUrl":"project/future-fit-fifty-year-olds/9831485/","projectTitle":"Future Fit Fifty Year-Olds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pickens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10313125_orig.png?crop=317,317,x38,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760484948570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10313125"},{"teacherId":863738,"projectId":10009767,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, thank you for your generous support of our read-aloud project. Your funding has provided a diverse collection of engaging, high-quality books that have already transformed our daily routine. Students who were once reluctant listeners are now excited to gather, ask questions, and make connections across subjects. The texts foster curiosity, empathy, vocabulary growth, and stronger listening comprehension — benefits that extend well beyond story time. Your gift has also allowed me to model best practices in read-aloud instruction and to differentiate selections for varied reading levels and interests. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in creating meaningful literacy experiences; your investment is making a measurable difference in students' confidence and love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1769177532432,"projectUrl":"project/robust-preschool-read-alouds/10009767/","projectTitle":"Robust Preschool Read Alouds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp863738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625780137281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/klander"},{"teacherId":863738,"projectId":9974576,"letterContent":"We extend our sincere gratitude to DonorsChoose and the generous donors who supported this project. Your contributions made it possible to provide high-quality learning materials that encourage creativity, collaboration, and hands-on exploration for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to add a variety of building and STEM-based resources, including tabletop notch blocks, architectural unit blocks, LEGO DUPLO sets, and magnetic building tiles. These materials support early engineering skills, problem-solving, fine motor development, and imaginative play. In addition, cultural and classroom resources—such as themed backdrops, construction paper, and essential classroom supplies—help enrich learning experiences and support engaging, inclusive activities.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in the value of play-based and experiential learning. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has provided students with tools that will foster curiosity, creativity, and learning for years to come. Thank you for investing in our students and helping bring this project to life.","fullyFundedDate":1767717242761,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-chinese-new-year-through/9974576/","projectTitle":"Learning About Chinese New Year Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp863738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625780137281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/klander"},{"teacherId":863738,"projectId":9922436,"letterContent":"We extend our sincere gratitude to DonorsChoose and the generous donors who supported this project. Your contributions made it possible to purchase essential classroom and creative supplies that directly enhance instruction and student engagement.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to provide a heavy-duty paper cutter, laminating pouches, a variety of craft and colored papers, scissors, and permanent markers. These materials allow lessons to be prepared efficiently, student work to be preserved and displayed, and creative activities to be carried out with greater ease and quality. Having access to dependable supplies supports organization, encourages creativity, and helps create a productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in this project. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily learning experiences of our students. 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