{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wood River Rural Junior Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8041250,"projectId":9682865,"letterContent":"The new fidgets and sensory items have already become an essential part of our daily routines. Students use them during independent work time, small-group instruction, and even while transitioning between activities. One memorable moment was during a writing lesson—several students who typically struggle to stay regulated were able to remain focused for the entire activity simply by having access to a quiet sensory tool. It was the calmest, most productive writing block we've had all year.\r\n\r\nThey were thrilled. Many of them immediately identified the items they knew would help them, and several excitedly said, \"These are for us?!\" A few students who are usually hesitant to try new things were eager to explore the textures and tools. The smiles and curiosity were priceless. \r\n\r\nRight now, we're working on building stamina for longer academic tasks and developing self-regulation strategies. These sensory resources will continue to support students as they practice staying engaged during reading and writing lessons. Our next step is teaching students how to independently select and use the sensory tools that best support their needs, helping them grow into more confident, self-aware learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758636499003,"projectUrl":"project/focus-and-flow-funds/9682865/","projectTitle":"Focus and Flow Funds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foltz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8041250_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x4,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651585382003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8041250"},{"teacherId":3792987,"projectId":9132052,"letterContent":"I would like to take this time to thank you so much for investing in our class! We have a couple of units that we talk about jobs that are available in today's world and also use them to learn programming!\r\n\r\nThe drones are full sized and this time we had to register them with the FAA for flight. It is a great experience for the students to understand the uses of drones for recreation and for professional uses. These high schools students loved taking pictures of our community and creating videos.\r\n\r\nDrones have many uses, one of which is promoting small towns in which we did within our class. Students took video of our downtown area and created a video to promote the town to prospective families and businesses.","fullyFundedDate":1750253172437,"projectUrl":"project/hello-tello-drones/9132052/","projectTitle":"Hello Tello Drones!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hirchert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3792987_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472096360353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3792987"},{"teacherId":3792987,"projectId":9114724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our school and the Mini Spheros. These Spheros are magical!\r\n\r\nThey are programmable little robot rolling balls that students can use learn and use computer programming language to move and run. Students are excited to have new ones in our school as our old ones had stopped working and we were without some for quite a while.\r\n\r\nIt is people like you that take the time to invest in schools that help us to provide great opportunities for students that they may never have again, and I am proud that I am able to do that with the help of this program.\r\nThanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1750253170541,"projectUrl":"project/sphero-magic-programming/9114724/","projectTitle":"Sphero Magic Programming","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hirchert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3792987_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472096360353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3792987"},{"teacherId":8041250,"projectId":8872039,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your contribution has made a meaningful difference, and I'm excited to share how our new resources—fidget spinners, stress balls, texture toys, and colored pencils—are being used to enhance our students' learning and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these wonderful materials, we've noticed a remarkable improvement in how students engage with the classroom environment. These tools provide a much-needed outlet for restlessness, allowing them to concentrate more effectively during lessons. The texture toys have also been a hit, especially during moments when students need to calm down or self-regulate. Whether it's the smoothness of the textured surfaces or the tactile stimulation, these items help students stay grounded and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1735251268409,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-focus-enhancing-engagement/8872039/","projectTitle":"Fidget Focus: Enhancing Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foltz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8041250_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x4,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651585382003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8041250"},{"teacherId":8041250,"projectId":8944650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your contribution has made a meaningful difference, and I'm excited to share how our new resources—fidget spinners, stress balls, texture toys, and colored pencils—are being used to enhance our students' learning and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these wonderful materials, we've noticed a remarkable improvement in how students engage with the classroom environment. The fidget spinners and stress balls have been particularly helpful for students who struggle with focus or anxiety. These tools provide a much-needed outlet for restlessness, allowing them to concentrate more effectively during lessons. The texture toys have also been a hit, especially during moments when students need to calm down or self-regulate. Whether it's the smoothness of the textured surfaces or the tactile stimulation, these items help students stay grounded and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment that stands out was during a recent art project. We were working on a group mural where students used the colored pencils to express their creativity while also practicing teamwork. As soon as they saw the colored pencils, their eyes lit up—they were so excited to have a fresh set of supplies, and it really inspired them to dive into the project with enthusiasm. The colorful tools sparked their imagination and encouraged them to work together, creating beautiful artwork while practicing collaboration and communication.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students' reactions were priceless. Some of them immediately grabbed the stress balls, while others eagerly tried out the fidget spinners to see how they worked. It was clear they felt a sense of ownership and joy knowing they now had tools to help them succeed and feel more comfortable in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next classroom lesson will build on these resources as we continue to explore mindfulness and self-regulation techniques. We will be using fidget tools during reading time and independent work periods to help students stay focused, calm, and engaged. Additionally, we plan to introduce a \"Calm and Create\" art project, where students will use the colored pencils and texture toys to explore emotions through drawing and coloring. These projects will not only enhance their fine motor skills but also provide a creative outlet for emotional expression.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and belief in our students. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity. 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I have several dearly loved books that had seen their better days and with your generosity I was able to replace several of those sets of books.\r\nThe students have come in have noticed that the \"shabby\" books are gone and new ones in their place.\r\nOur school goal for this year is to score 90 percent proficient in Nebraska MAP score, by providing new books to put on our shelves it allows me to offer more of a selection of books for students to choose from.\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1727963183102,"projectUrl":"project/books-makeover/8824692/","projectTitle":"Books Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hirchert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3792987_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472096360353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3792987"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_79201","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":243,"numTeachers":13,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":70,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":64.7,"schoolId":79201,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wood River Rural Junior Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wood River Rural Junior Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nebraska/wood-river-rural-school-district/wood-river-rural-junior-senior-high-school/79201"}