{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ruby Bridges Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10268158,"projectId":9738150,"letterContent":"My goal was to create a classroom environment where all students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Thanks to your generous donations, that goal has truly come to life. our students are thriving in a warm, welcoming space that supports both learning and independence. \r\n\r\nSince the new materials arrived, I have noticed a wonderful sense of ownership and pride among my students. They are taking care of our classroom by putting materials away properly and making sure everything is organized and ready for the next day. Many students eagerly volunteer for classroom jobs, especially the sweeper, so that our beautiful new rug stays clean and remains a space they love to gather, learn, and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you to Ripple and donors like you for making such a meaningful difference. Because of your kindness, we have a thriving classroom community where students feel proud of thier space and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759288971547,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-clean-and-organized-spaces/9738150/","projectTitle":"Comfortable, Clean, and Organized Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268158"},{"teacherId":10268158,"projectId":9724713,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your incredible generosity in enabling our class to receive both Scholastic SuperSTEM and Scholastic News magazines. These resources have truly made a meaningful impact in our classroom. \r\n\r\nSince adding these magazines, I have seen some of my most reluctant readers become excited and eager to read. Students look forward to each new edition, and now many of those reluctant readers volunteer to read aloud during whole class shared reading- something that was not happening before. \r\n\r\nSuperSTEM magazine has also encouraged students to go beyond the text and deepen their curiosity about the world around them. From finding other resources to learn more to trying ideas out themselves. For example, the issue in November featured an article explaining how and why carved pumpkins rot quickly, along with some ideas on how to extend the life of a carved pumpkin. This short article sparked a long-term classroom experiment where students observed pumpkins over time, making predictions, and recording changes. One pumpkin is still being observed as we explore the possibility of witnessing the full life cycle of a pumpkin. \r\n\r\nThe gift of these magazines have strengthened literacy skills while fostering inquiry, critical thinking, and hands-on learning in STEAM. Thanks to Donors like you and Ripple, your support has helped create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and a love of learning. Thank you for making this possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1758768824467,"projectUrl":"project/building-knowledge-in-steam/9724713/","projectTitle":"Building Knowledge in STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268158"},{"teacherId":4018279,"projectId":9545822,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in purchasing an art easel for my new classroom. The students are already loving it and fully immersed in different ways to use the easel. Even my autistic students are finding themselves practicing their fine motor skills with it. You have helped a range of children have opportunities to express themselves through art. You have also helped them try different ways of using their hands and wrists. Thank you for supporting teachers, education, and children. We are grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1755725669218,"projectUrl":"project/art-easel-for-creative-littles/9545822/","projectTitle":"Art Easel for Creative Littles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4018279_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477010307204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-banister"},{"teacherId":9082154,"projectId":9468277,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating for the rug for my first-grade classroom. I wish I had recorded their reaction when they came into the classroom that morning and saw the new rug. They were ecstatic. Not only did it brighten their spirits, but it also brightened the entire room. There were many shouts of \"it's so colorful!\" and \"it's so soft, I can roll around on it!\". \r\nThe students of Ruby Bridges are a very special group of people. We are a diverse community in culture, language, beliefs, and socioeconomic status. This gesture made by donors was not lost on them. They understood that someone out there cared enough about them to donate money for something that benefited them. With your donation, you taught them that they do matter and that their education is important. \r\nWe plan on having many lessons, conversations, dance parties, and community circles on this rug. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in my students. You showed them that the world can be a kind place built on community. 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We also have a population of students that have experienced some pretty significant trauma. This gesture made by donors was not lost on them. They understood that someone out there cared enough about them to donate money for something that benefited them. Gratitude and joy still rings out in our classroom. With your donation, you taught them that they do matter and that their education is important. \r\nWe plan on having many lessons, conversations, dance parties, and community circles on this rug. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in my students. You showed them that the world can be a kind place built on community. Thank you for the joy you brought to room 508.","fullyFundedDate":1754240553125,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-for-everyone-in-first-grade/9468277/","projectTitle":"A Space for Everyone in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lisle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9082154"},{"teacherId":10104612,"projectId":9526182,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how thankful I am for your generous donation to my speech room. My students have been absolutely thrilled with the new materials! With the Velcro, laminating sheets, and books, I've been able to adapt the books to better meet my students' needs. Adapting them means adding visual supports to help students answer comprehension questions throughout stories, as well as making the materials more accessible for my nonspeaking students.\r\nOne of our favorite routines is identifying our feelings using the emotion tokens. The students have truly thrived with this activity. Many of them now independently ask each other how they're feeling without prompting, which has been such a rewarding moment to witness.\r\nI've also incorporated other materials, such as the emotion flip-book, busy scene cards, and sequencing sets, into my evaluations and therapy sessions. These tools allow me to look beyond standardized assessments and create lessons that are functional, engaging, and meaningful for my students.\r\nAs a first-year Speech-Language Pathologist, I am deeply grateful for your support. Your donation has helped me build a fun, educational, and inclusive environment where every student feels supported and excited to learn. 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