{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ventana Ranch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":10070179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much with supplying me with food for my class. So many times students come in hungry, without a snack. Lunch is four hours after we arrive and that is a long time for the students to go without food. Thank to your donation now I can give them snacks when they are hungry to hold them over until it is lunch time. I appreciate the support. I even have enough snacks to start off the 2026 school year and get it off the a good start. Thank you so much again for your donations. They were gratefully appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1773941286838,"projectUrl":"project/full-tummies-are-essential/10070179/","projectTitle":"Full Tummies Are Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":9993727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. My class LOVED experiencing their very own olympics along with the real life 2026 winter olympics. Students got to expeince winter sports here in New Mexico, where they don't always see winter sports. We played versions of a hockey game and curling. They loved celelbrating with their award trophies. Thank you so much for helping create the best memories with my students this year. The best thing about the supplies, I can use them for years to come.\r\nThanks again,","fullyFundedDate":1769638191872,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-olympics/9993727/","projectTitle":"Classroom Olympics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":9786886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classrom. My students had the best time expriencing a class olympics while the real winter olympics were going on. This created a memory they will never forget. They were able to participate in hockey and curling, adapted for the class of course, which is someting they would never experience in New Mexico. These supplie are also something we will continue to use for years to come in my classroom. I am excited to make an olympics again in 4 years. Thanks again I appreciate it more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1768265648148,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-are-essential/9786886/","projectTitle":"Headphones are Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":9785889,"projectId":10018266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Flexible Classroom for Growing Minds.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. When the materials arrived, students were immediately excited and eager to try everything. It was powerful to see them naturally choose seating that helped them focus and feel successful.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these resources every day across reading, writing, math, and our hands-on STEM projects. The flexible seating has made a noticeable difference—students are more engaged, able to sustain attention longer, and take greater ownership of their learning. It has also helped create a more positive and collaborative classroom environment where students are learning what works best for them.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on my students' confidence, independence, and love of learning. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a space where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771281682986,"projectUrl":"project/a-flexible-classroom-for-growing-minds/10018266/","projectTitle":"A Flexible Classroom for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madrid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/madisonmadrid"},{"teacherId":9785889,"projectId":10070174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Fueling Focus, One Snack at a Time.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a space where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn. The snacks you provided have made an immediate difference—students are more focused, energized, and able to fully engage in our lessons without the distraction of hunger. When the snacks first arrived, the students responded with so much excitement and gratitude—it was clear how meaningful this support was to them.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was when a student quietly shared that they had forgotten to eat breakfast that morning. Instead of starting their day feeling distracted or uncomfortable, they were able to grab a snack and join in learning right away. Moments like this remind me how impactful your support truly is—meeting a basic need so students can show up ready to learn and succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are able to continue building a positive and productive learning environment where every student has what they need to succeed. Your generosity is not just feeding students—it is fueling their confidence, focus, and love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771006467752,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-one-snack-at-a-time/10070174/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madrid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/madisonmadrid"},{"teacherId":9785889,"projectId":10018273,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, \"Learning That Sticks: GLAD Strategies for Growing Readers\" is already transforming the way my students engage with reading and writing. The GLAD materials and visuals have allowed me to make vocabulary, comprehension, and academic language come alive through pictorial charts, color-coding, cooperative conversations, and interactive note-taking. Instead of passively receiving information, my students are actively building language, making connections, and confidently explaining their thinking.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is watching students who previously hesitated to participate now raise their hands, refer to anchor charts independently, and use academic vocabulary in their discussions. The visual supports and structured language routines have been especially powerful for students who need additional scaffolding. They are not just memorizing words — they are truly understanding concepts and transferring that learning into their writing and discussions.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a classroom where learning is visible, collaborative, and joyful. Thank you for investing in tools that help my students grow as confident readers, writers, and thinkers. Your generosity is making a lasting difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769177009497,"projectUrl":"project/learning-that-sticks-glad-strategies-fo/10018273/","projectTitle":"Learning That Sticks: Glad Strategies for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madrid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/madisonmadrid"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":9505526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with they supplies for math interventions. With the beads and string we were able to make hundreds counting ropes. These help students who have not yet rasped the concept of numbers. This helps them visualize by tens. The play doh is being used to make arrays to represent multiplication, once again giving students a hands on approach.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate the support for my class and helping bridge the gaps we are seeing in math. Students now, because of you, have access to a variety of materials to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758742997534,"projectUrl":"project/intervention-closing-gaps/9505526/","projectTitle":"Intervention= Closing Gaps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":10075239,"projectId":9455555,"letterContent":"My students have been loving our new wiggle chairs! By being able to offer flexible seating, my students can learn while having a chance to move their bodies to help maintain their concentration. Wiggle chairs are so beneficial for all my students. Especially for learners who need extra sensory and physical accommodations to support them in the classroom. Students use these wiggle chairs throughout the day during small group rotations at my teacher table, during assessments, and they also can switch out their regular chairs for a wiggle chair at their table spots. \r\nThe reaction to our new flexible seating was such a wonderful thing to see! I told them that we had a special delivery and we all opened our packages together. As soon as the wiggle chairs were revealed, students were thrilled! Everyone was so excited and told me they could not wait to use them. They screamed 'thank you' and I made sure to tell them it was all from the amazing donors that made this possible for them. Every day, my class utilizes these chairs. It has given them the chance to have choice in how they sit which contributes to their focus, collaboration and engagement throughout the day. \r\nAn update on my classroom is that these next two weeks before Christmas break are going to be so magical! We are going to be making gingerbread houses in class, have a holiday party, and we will be hosting a pancake breakfast where families can come join us and have a delicious meal together! Thank you all so much for donating to my classroom project and making my students so happy! This has been a dream of mine to have flexible seating in the classroom to support all learners! My class and I are forever grateful to you all and wish you a happy holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1757545522720,"projectUrl":"project/ms-paiges-flexible-seating-for-my-amaz/9455555/","projectTitle":"Ms. Paige’s Flexible Seating for My Amazing Wiggle Worms!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10075239_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752120311265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10075239"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":9459121,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying snacks for my classroom. So many students come to school hungry, forget their snack, or just need a little pick me up throughout the day. Thanks to you generosity my students have a big selection of snacks to chose from. Everyone knows that we as adults cannot focus if we are hungry, kids are the same and I am so grateful for your support of my students. We are off to a great start this year and that is thanks to all of you who have supported me. Thanks again, we appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1754760558585,"projectUrl":"project/full-tummies-turn-to-full-brains/9459121/","projectTitle":"Full Tummies Turn to Full Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":9262167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating supplies to my classroom for crochet. I love to have a creative outlet for my students and I've found crochet relaxing and enjoyable for students. Once they know how to crochet, they love to relax and crochet when they are finished with their work. Last year I would have students from other classes come to me for supplies so they too could crochet. \r\nI am excited that this year I have a great amount of supplies. Thanks to you my students this year, my former students, and others can crochet and relax.","fullyFundedDate":1745553291565,"projectUrl":"project/crochet-is-good-for-the-mind/9262167/","projectTitle":"Crochet is Good for the Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75358","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":610,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.1,"schoolId":75358,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ventana Ranch Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ventana Ranch Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-mexico/albuquerque-public-schools/ventana-ranch-elementary-school/75358"}