{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ryan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9640747,"projectId":9494835,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our preschool classroom now has a beautiful new rug that has completely transformed our learning space! From the moment the children walked in and saw it, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately gathered together, running their hands over the soft colors and shapes, exclaiming, \"It's so cozy!\" The rug has become our new meeting place. A place where we begin our mornings, share stories, and build friendships.\r\n\r\nWe use our rug throughout the day for group lessons, circle time, and hands-on learning activities. It helps the children recognize their own spaces, practice taking turns, and stay focused during instruction. \r\n\r\nIt's amazing how something as simple as a rug can encourage togetherness, comfort, and curiosity in young learners. Thank you for helping us create a space where children feel safe, happy, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1755699439476,"projectUrl":"project/room-to-bloom-a-classroom-rug-for-growi/9494835/","projectTitle":"Room to Bloom: A Classroom Rug for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9640747"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":9648118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our project! Our supplies have already been so helpful. The label maker has made it so we can label our work, and our book bags. It's so handy having it right at my fingertips to print as needed on the go. The sleeves have been a huge help during math. We have sleeves for all our math center games now! These games get used everyday and having them in a protective sleeve keeps them organized and can hold up to daily use. Our class loves the erasers, and loves having them when they need to erase.","fullyFundedDate":1758546600915,"projectUrl":"project/pocketful-of-learning/9648118/","projectTitle":"Pocketful of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":9462389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping get our project funded! When our new sensory tools arrived, my students were immediately drawn to them. The calming corner has quickly become a safe and inviting space where students can regulate their emotions and refocus before returning to learning. The fidgets and sensory bottles are especially popular—students know they can quietly use them at their desks when they need to stay engaged during whole-group lessons. One powerful moment was when a student who often struggles with frustration independently went to the calming corner, used one of the sensory tools, and then came back ready to participate. These materials have given students the tools to manage their own emotions, which has helped create a calmer and more focused classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they first saw the new materials was priceless. They were so curious to explore each tool, and we spent time together learning how to use them responsibly. They take a lot of pride in having these new resources available and often remind each other to use the calming corner as a positive support rather than a distraction.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these tools are helping us with our current focus on building emotional awareness and problem-solving strategies. We're practicing how to identify our feelings, talk about them, and choose tools that help us feel calm and ready to learn. Thanks to your generosity, my students not only have the words to express how they feel, but also the resources to take action. This gift is something they will benefit from all year long, and I am so grateful for the impact it is making on their daily learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755723184870,"projectUrl":"project/the-sensory-project/9462389/","projectTitle":"The Sensory Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":9150891,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are now using their new writing primary notebooks every day! They were so excited when they first saw the bright, inviting notebooks, and many couldn't wait to start writing stories, practicing letters, and illustrating their ideas. One special moment was during our shared writing time when students proudly wrote their own sentences about their favorite animals and then read them aloud to the class. These notebooks are helping students build confidence in writing, organize their thoughts, and develop creativity. Next, we will use the notebooks to practice sentence structure, punctuation, and story sequencing, continuing to grow our writers' skills with each lesson. Your support has truly brought learning and joy to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1750773675909,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-young-writers/9150891/","projectTitle":"Tools For Young Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":9150908,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students now have access to materials that make learning fun, hands-on, and engaging. The sight word and phonics flash cards have strengthened their reading skills, helping them build confidence in decoding words and recognizing high-frequency words. The magnetic squares and pinwheels bring interactive, hands-on learning into lessons, making abstract concepts tangible and exciting. The large digital wall clock helps students develop time-telling skills and manage routines more independently. The new curtains have even made our classroom feel brighter and more welcoming, creating a calm, focused learning environment. This project has truly enhanced both the learning and the joy in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1745846926570,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-focused-and-engaging-classroo/9150908/","projectTitle":"Creating a Focused and Engaging Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":9150949,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help getting our project funded! My students are already using our new calm down corner every day as a safe place to regulate their emotions. One powerful moment was when a student who was feeling frustrated chose to take a break with the sensory bottles and then returned to group calm and ready to learn. When the materials first arrived, the students were so excited—they gasped, smiled, and eagerly asked if they could try everything. The calm down corner is already supporting our current work on building independence and responsibility during transitions and group work. It gives students strategies to manage big feelings on their own, and the next step is practicing how to use the space appropriately so they can carry these self-regulation skills into other parts of the classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1750774732331,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-space-essentials/9150949/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Space Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":9640747,"projectId":8611404,"letterContent":"Impact of Your Generosity on Our Classroom:\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness and generous support, our students have experienced a huge boost in both their outdoor and indoor play, making learning even more fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe outdoor materials, including buckets, sand toys, and the bean bag toss set, have truly transformed our recess time. Students now have opportunities to be creative and active outside, whether they're building intricate sandcastles, playing team games with the bean bag toss, or simply exploring the outdoors with the buckets for collecting natural materials. These activities not only provide a much-needed break but also encourage teamwork, communication, and physical exercise. It's been amazing to see the joy and laughter as students collaborate on new games or challenge each other in friendly competition.\r\n\r\nOn days when we are forced to stay indoors due to weather, the new indoor recess equipment has been a game changer. With so many new options, students are able to stay active, engaged, and entertained. The variety of activities has helped reduce restlessness during those long indoor recess periods, allowing kids to stay focused and positive throughout the day. From building with the new blocks to playing with the interactive games, there's always something to keep them moving and learning, even when they can't go outside.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were thrilled! It was like Christmas morning as they eagerly unwrapped the bean bag toss and explored the sand toys. Many of them have never had access to such diverse and quality recess equipment, and they couldn't wait to use it. The excitement was infectious, and you could see the immediate impact on their energy levels and enthusiasm for the day ahead.\r\n\r\nLooking forward, we're excited to continue incorporating these materials into our daily routines. For the younger students, these outdoor toys will become a staple for developing their motor skills, while the indoor games will help foster a sense of community and cooperation during those indoor days. These materials have not only made recess more enjoyable but also contributed to our students' social and physical development.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your generosity in helping to create a more vibrant, active, and joyful learning environment for our students. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1732978621534,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-outdoor-education-for-little-l/8611404/","projectTitle":"Preschool Outdoor Education for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9640747"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":8892589,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity! With the laminator and glue gun, we've created so many crafts, including our heartfelt parent gifts for Christmas. The laminator has also been a game-changer for day-to-day classroom needs, helping us keep materials sturdy and ready for use.\r\n\r\nYour support also made our calm-down corner cozier with the pillowcase, which adds comfort and warmth to the space where students reset and refocus.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your kindness—it's making a big difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1730422271760,"projectUrl":"project/creative-calm-and-focused-classroom/8892589/","projectTitle":"Creative, Calm, and Focused Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54931","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":511,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":32,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":64,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.6,"schoolId":54931,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ryan Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ryan Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/jefferson-county-school-district-r-1/ryan-elementary-school/54931"}