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From reading activities to math games and classroom displays, your generosity helps us create a brighter and more welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students have more opportunities to learn, explore, and grow. 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Having first aid supplies readily available helps us respond to minor injuries and unexpected situations more effectively, while cough drops, when appropriate for students and permitted by school policy, can provide comfort for those experiencing throat irritation.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in our classroom. When children feel comfortable and know that their needs are being cared for, they can focus better on learning, participating in activities, and enjoying their time at school. Having these essential supplies on hand also helps us feel more prepared to care for our students throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds us that it takes a caring community to support our children's well-being and education. 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These reusable learning tools will give my students more opportunities to participate actively in lessons, practice their skills, and demonstrate their understanding in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nAs first graders, my students learn best when they can see, write, practice, and interact with what they are learning. With these boards, they can practice writing letters and words, solve addition and subtraction problems, build simple words, and share their answers during whole-group and small-group instruction. The magnetic feature will also allow us to use magnetic letters and numbers for hands-on activities that strengthen early literacy and math skills. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1787173775728,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-dry-erase-boards-for-effective/10268048/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Dry Erase Boards for Effective Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9884252_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777713601435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9884252"},{"teacherId":10249352,"projectId":10286549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Cooking Up Confidence: Baking & Cooking Tools for Exceptional Students!\" Your generosity has provided our students with exciting opportunities to learn practical life skills through hands-on cooking and baking experiences. My students were excited to see the new materials and eager to explore how they could use them. Their enthusiasm makes these learning experiences even more special because cooking is a fun way to encourage curiosity, independence, and confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, we can practice important everyday skills such as measuring ingredients, following step-by-step directions, identifying kitchen tools, and working together to complete a recipe. Cooking activities also help students develop math, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills in a meaningful way. Whether we are preparing a simple snack or exploring the steps of a baking project, students have opportunities to participate, make choices, and feel proud of what they accomplish. These experiences help connect classroom learning to real-life situations while encouraging teamwork and independence.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue exploring simple recipes and giving students opportunities to practice kitchen safety, follow directions, measure ingredients, and clean up after cooking. We hope to build their confidence and independence while helping them develop skills they can use at home and throughout their lives. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your kindness is helping us create meaningful learning experiences where our exceptional students can discover their abilities, celebrate their accomplishments, and truly shine!","fullyFundedDate":1787175623411,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-confidence-baking-cooking/10286549/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Confidence: Baking & Cooking Tools for Exceptional Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MAE CABARLES","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10249352_orig.jpg?crop=1214,1214,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757393755950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249352"},{"teacherId":10249352,"projectId":10268248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Every Child Deserves to Make Music!\" Your generosity has helped bring more opportunities for music, creativity, and joyful learning into our classroom. My students were excited to see the new materials and eager to explore the sounds and activities they could create. Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm was a wonderful reminder that music can bring students together, encourage self-expression, and help every child feel included and successful.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources to explore rhythm, sounds, and music through hands-on classroom activities. Students have opportunities to listen, participate, follow simple patterns, take turns, and work together while enjoying the experience of making music. These activities also help us practice important skills such as coordination, attention, communication, and cooperation in a fun and supportive environment. It is especially rewarding to see students gain confidence as they participate in their own unique ways and celebrate each other's accomplishments.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our music activities, we look forward to exploring new rhythms, creating our own musical patterns, and incorporating music into our daily learning. Our goal is to help every student discover the joy of making music while building confidence, independence, and connections with their classmates. Thank you for believing that every child deserves the opportunity to experience music. Your kindness has helped make our classroom a more engaging and inclusive place where every student has a chance to shine!","fullyFundedDate":1787320649299,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-to-make-music/10268248/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves to Make Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MAE CABARLES","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10249352_orig.jpg?crop=1214,1214,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757393755950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249352"},{"teacherId":10249352,"projectId":10375770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Every Beat Builds Confidence for Exceptional Students!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by providing resources that help our students learn, grow, and express themselves through music and rhythm. My students were excited to see the new materials and eager to explore how they could use them. Watching their faces light up as they discovered new ways to participate was truly special. These resources give our exceptional learners opportunities to build confidence, practice important skills, and experience the joy of learning together.\r\n\r\nWe are using the materials to incorporate rhythm, movement, and music into our classroom activities. Students are practicing listening, following directions, taking turns, and working together while exploring different beats and patterns. Each student has the opportunity to participate in a way that fits their individual strengths and abilities. It is wonderful to see their confidence grow as they try new things, celebrate their successes, and encourage one another. Your support has helped create engaging, inclusive learning experiences where every student can feel successful and valued.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons, we look forward to exploring new rhythms, creating our own beat patterns, and using music to strengthen communication, coordination, and teamwork. Most importantly, we want our students to continue discovering what they can accomplish when they are given the right tools and encouragement. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create opportunities for them to shine. Your kindness reminds us that every beat, every achievement, and every smile matters!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nOur Classroom","fullyFundedDate":1787320642008,"projectUrl":"project/every-beat-builds-confidence-for-excepti/10375770/","projectTitle":"Every Beat Builds Confidence for Exceptional Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MAE CABARLES","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10249352_orig.jpg?crop=1214,1214,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757393755950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249352"},{"teacherId":9880137,"projectId":10432941,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Healthy Snacks for Happy Kindergarteners\"! Your generosity helps me provide snacks for my students during our busy school day. Having snacks available means I can offer something to eat when a child is hungry, helping meet a basic need so they can focus on learning, playing, and growing.\r\n\r\nKindergarten is full of opportunities to explore books, practice counting, and build friendships. Your support helps keep my students fueled for these experiences and helps me create a classroom where they feel cared for. Thank you for supporting both their well-being and their learning. I am grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789604592727,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-happy-kindergarteners/10432941/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Happy Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9880137_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785709364745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjaysclassroom"},{"teacherId":9880137,"projectId":10665093,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Books That Make Us Love Kindergarten!\" Your generosity has given us new books to share during classroom read-alouds. These shared reading experiences give my kindergarten students opportunities to enjoy stories, explore new ideas, and build a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nRead-alouds provide opportunities to introduce vocabulary, ask questions, make predictions, and talk about characters and their feelings. They also help us practice listening and sharing our ideas with one another. Your support makes these valuable learning experiences possible and helps bring stories into our school day. Thank you for investing in my students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1790040053059,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-make-us-love-kindergarten/10665093/","projectTitle":"Books That Make Us Love Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9880137_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785709364745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjaysclassroom"},{"teacherId":9894728,"projectId":10101339,"letterContent":"Last May, I was in panic of wondering how I could afford getting materials for my students, to make sure that they'd have equal learning opportunities. And thanks to Donors Choose and all of you, you made things happen. You made it possible. \r\nWhen we received our boxes of new supplies, my students acted like it was an early Christmas! They were very eager to open the boxes and start using them right away. \r\n As of right now, my students were able to use their headphones for a school required assessment (I deeply apologize no photos were allowed during this time), and the bookbags are being used daily for their Independent Reading, making it an easy transition to grab their book bag and head to their seat to start their reading. Our stools are multi-purposed as seating for our small groups centers, making it easy for students to sit right away instead of dragging their personal chairs around the classroom. Our black cubbies are both being used for station cubbies, where everything they need for small groups and stations are all in uniformed labeled bins. \r\n These resources that you have contributed towards will not only be used for this year, but for next years class and the years after that, for however long they last. I believe they will last a long time because my students cherish these supplies. From us, from me, from my school, I give you my biggest thanks. Wopila! (Thank you in Lakota).","fullyFundedDate":1778001208718,"projectUrl":"project/incoming-resources/10101339/","projectTitle":"Incoming Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894728_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748541604670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894728"},{"teacherId":9884252,"projectId":10252016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Healthy Snacks for Energized Learners\" project! Your generosity has provided my first-grade students with healthy snacks that help keep them energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the school day. My students are always excited when snack time comes, and it has been wonderful to see them enjoy their snacks together while taking a little break from their learning. These simple moments help create a positive classroom environment where students feel cared for and ready to continue learning.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just providing food. It helps my students learn the importance of making healthy choices and taking care of their bodies so they can do their best in school. I am truly grateful that you chose to support our classroom and give my students this extra boost during their busy school days. Thank you for being a part of our classroom and for helping my first graders stay happy, healthy, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787146948283,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-energized-learners/10252016/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Energized Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9884252_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777713601435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9884252"},{"teacherId":9880137,"projectId":9990555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our \"One iPad, Many Learning Moments\" project possible! This iPad gives my students another way to explore, practice, create, and demonstrate their learning. Technology makes lessons more interactive and gives students opportunities to use educational apps, research topics, practice important skills, and access learning activities at their own pace. Having an additional device also makes it easier for students to participate in technology-based activities without having to wait for their turn.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited to have a new device that they could use for learning. The iPad has opened up many possibilities for incorporating technology into our everyday lessons and helping students build digital skills they will use beyond the classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and giving them access to a resource that can turn everyday lessons into meaningful learning moments. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778087123033,"projectUrl":"project/one-ipad-many-learning-moments/9990555/","projectTitle":"One iPad, Many Learning Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9880137_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785709364745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjaysclassroom"},{"teacherId":9880137,"projectId":10005897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the \"Neat Spaces for Growing Brains\" project! Your generosity has given my students new resources that help make our classroom more organized, welcoming, and ready for learning. When the materials arrived, my students were excited to see the new additions and eager to begin using them. 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About this school
Rosebud Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Rosebud, South Dakota that is part of Todd County School District 66 - 1.
It serves 329 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.3:1.
Its teachers have had 98 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades K - 5
329 Students
18 Teachers
100 East BIA 1Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
98%
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.
Rosebud Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
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Rosebud Elementary School
$39,200
raised using DonorsChoose
98
projects
funded
22
teachers
funded
116
donors
9
projects
for
basic supplies
20
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
6
projects
for
art supplies
Rosebud Elementary School has received support from
22 individuals from South Dakota and
94 individuals out-of-state.