{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":9469974,"letterContent":"My scholars have enjoyed reading and learn the joy of reading. The Stacy's Extraordinary Words have enhanced our print rich environment adding to our classroom library. The vocabulary exposure and listen as student use the words in the right context. \r\n Watching my students enjoy the hardback covered books is a joy their smile and new found knowledge will last the a lifetime.\r\n Thanks for your support and giving my students a solid foundation for becoming life long readers. I have no doubt they will be even greater leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1755274084191,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-kindness/9469974/","projectTitle":"Kinder Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":9548569,"letterContent":"My scholars love reading and exploring the world through reading. We have been studying informational text and my scholars are doing amazing. Having a print rich environment has really made a difference. Student love having their own personal set of little readers that feeds their new found love for reading. Stacy's extraordinary is the kids favorite. I can't thank you enough for your generosity. Just know your donations are vital to our success. We appreciate you and all you do to assist the future generations love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1754767816630,"projectUrl":"project/reading-the-game-of-life/9548569/","projectTitle":"READING The Game of Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":9415541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and helping give my scholars need supplies to express their self through writing. The primary journals are definitely a keepsake for years to come. Student are writing and seeing the progress over time shows the effectiveness of writing daily and how important it is to maintain journals in class. \r\n The authors chair where scholars share aloud their writing and show off some great art work is building confidence. It is a great joy watching scholars get the rhythm of jumping rope. Teaching to the whole child is a joy giving a well balanced education to ensure no gaps and the reading foundation is strong.","fullyFundedDate":1751172382766,"projectUrl":"project/sew-social-emotional-wellness/9415541/","projectTitle":"(S.E.W.) Social Emotional Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":8833636,"projectId":9741869,"letterContent":"Thank you for the books and treasure chest prizes. We are absolutely thrilled and filled with gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Your donations made it possible for us to acquire a brand new treasure chest overflowing with amazing goodies to pick from. The day the packages arrived was like a mini holiday in our classroom. The students' faces lit up with joy as they realized that their hard work and good behavior were about to be rewarded with something truly special. There were audible gasps and excited chatter as we revealed the new items and books. Thank you for your kindness and for making this wonderful experience posssible for our students. \r\nThe new books were me with overwhelming enthusiam. My students rushed over to explore the enw titles, running their hands over the covers and calling our their favorite. They have since been checked out for weeks at home to find places on reading logs. Your gift has not only given us new stories, but also helped foster a renewed love of readng in our classroom. \r\nYour gifr has not only given us new storied, but also helped foster a renewed love of reading in our classroom, which is a gift that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1758847160132,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-rewards/9741869/","projectTitle":"Books and Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8833636_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y747&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700496000934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833636"},{"teacherId":8833636,"projectId":8243628,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation that helped us purchase headphones for our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our learning environment, and I am thrilled to share just how much of a difference it has made.\r\n\r\nIn today's educational landscape, technology plays an increasingly vital role in student learning and assessment. Many of our academic programs and standardized tests are now administered digitally, requiring students to work independently on computers. However, without the proper equipment, such as headphones, it becomes challenging to maintain a quiet and focused atmosphere—especially in a shared classroom setting. Thanks to your kindness, we now have the tools we need to ensure every student can concentrate and perform to the best of their ability.\r\n\r\nThe new headphones have already transformed our classroom experience. Students are able to engage with interactive lessons, listen to audio instructions, and complete assessments without distractions. For many of them, this is the first time they've had access to such resources, and their excitement is palpable. It's amazing to see how something as simple as a pair of headphones can boost confidence, reduce anxiety during testing, and foster a sense of independence.\r\n\r\nBeyond testing, these headphones are being used daily for reading programs, language development activities, and educational games that reinforce core skills. They've opened doors for differentiated instruction, allowing students to learn at their own pace and in their own way. For our English language learners and students with special needs, this has been especially beneficial. Your donation has helped create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all.\r\n\r\nI also want to acknowledge the message your generosity sends to our students. Knowing that someone outside of their immediate school community cares about their education is incredibly empowering. It teaches them about the importance of kindness, community, and giving back—values we strive to instill every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful contribution. Your support has not only provided a practical solution to a classroom need but has also inspired both students and educators alike. We are truly grateful for your investment in our future, and we look forward to sharing updates as our students continue to grow and thrive with the help of your gift.","fullyFundedDate":1709750999756,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-testing/8243628/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8833636_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y747&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700496000934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833636"},{"teacherId":8141470,"projectId":9069282,"letterContent":"We are ever so grateful for the generosity and support shared with the students of Woodridge Elementary! Thank you for considering our needs to help celebrate and honor the hard work and academic focus of our scholars. We are now able to fully plan and implement rewarding opportunities for our campus to continue to encourage the growth and stamina of learning and development here at our school. Your donations have truly made a positive difference!\r\n\r\nOur intervention classes focus on the development of our lowest-achieving scholars in the areas of math and reading. These scholars require more intense instruction and guidance in small group settings. The awards and incentives provided from your generous donation now allows our students to have an additional opportunity to excel and gain access to awards for their additional efforts to learn and grow at their highest potential!","fullyFundedDate":1746787343489,"projectUrl":"project/watch-us-soar-with-incentives-awards-f/9069282/","projectTitle":"Watch Us Soar With Incentives & Awards for Intervention!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris-Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8141470"},{"teacherId":8833636,"projectId":9244689,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous financial donation to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has made a profound difference, allowing us to embark on the new school year with an organized and welcoming learning environment that directly benefits each and every student.\r\nThe beginning of a school year is a crucial time for setting the stage for academic success. With your support, we were able to invest in pencils, folders, markers, and dividers that were essential in creating a space where learning can flourish without the distractions of clutter or disorganization. When students walk into a well-organized classroom, they immediately feel a sense of calm and readiness to learn, and that feeling is directly attributable to your kindness.\r\nA well-organized classroom is more than just a tidy space; it's a foundation for building confident learners. It allows for smoother transitions between activities, reduces wasted time searching for materials, and fosters a sense of responsibility and independence in the students. They know where to find resources and how to keep our shared learning environment in order, which are invaluable life skills that extend beyond academics. Students are less stressed when their environment is predictable and orderly, which in turn enhances their ability to focus and engage deeply with lessons. This organized setting creates an atmosphere where children feel valued and respected, knowing that their learning space has been thoughtfully prepared for them.\r\nFurthermore, your donation ensured that every student was equipped with the necessary supplies they needed to start the school year fully prepared. There is a palpable sense of excitement and belonging when students have their own dedicated materials, ready and waiting for them. This eliminates potential anxieties and ensures that all children, regardless of their background, begin on equal footing. This equity in access to resources allows us to jump straight into impactful learning, rather than spending valuable instructional time addressing basic supply needs. The impact is truly felt daily as students seamlessly engage in activities, knowing they have everything they require at their fingertips.\r\nBecause of your generosity, we've gotten off to an incredibly successful start this school year. The organized space and readily available resources have fostered a positive atmosphere where students feel secure, engaged, and ready to tackle new challenges. This strong beginning is invaluable and truly sets a positive tone for the entire academic year. Knowing that we have the necessary tools and systems in place empowers me as a teacher to focus more on individualized instruction and creating dynamic lessons, rather than on managing a disorganized environment.\r\nWe are truly blessed to have supporters like you who believe in the power of education and are willing to invest in our students' futures. Your generosity has not only provided tangible resources but has also sent a powerful message to our students: that they are important, their learning environment matters, and their success is supported by a caring community.\r\nThank you once again for your remarkable contribution. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to sharing stories of the continued success your donation helps us achieve throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1746786205790,"projectUrl":"project/help-create-an-organized-environment/9244689/","projectTitle":"Help Create an Organized Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8833636_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y747&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700496000934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833636"},{"teacherId":10105555,"projectId":9523651,"letterContent":"Reading is a daily expectation for my students, and these new books have brought an extra level of excitement to our classroom. We use this particular book during our after school book club, where students dive deep into informational texts. They are not just reading, they are learning to make predictions, identify key details, and discuss how the author's words connect to real world events.\r\n\r\nIt is inspiring to see how engaged they are. Every session ends with students eager to know what happens next and sharing their thoughts with one another. Several students who were once hesitant readers are now the first to volunteer to read aloud or summarize what we have covered. These books have truly transformed our reading time into one of the most anticipated parts of the day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading come alive for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1756595133560,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-readers-need-you/9523651/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Readers Need You!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10105555"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":9273547,"letterContent":"Words can not express my gratitude for the teachers pay teachers gift card to access engaging learning lesson to build academic success. My scholars have a stronger phonemic awareness because of the wipe off CVC word build cards. \r\n Math bonding wipe off set has truly been a blessing at helping each scholar learn to build ten different ways. The Magnetic boards with counters are just what we needed.\r\n My scholars love the colorful file folder games that builds all reading foundational skills. Thank you again all for your generous giving that makes Reading and Numbers make sense.","fullyFundedDate":1746732666573,"projectUrl":"project/reading-numbers-make-cents/9273547/","projectTitle":"Reading Numbers Make Cents","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":8932477,"letterContent":"Your support always make a huge difference in the lives of students. Expose students to STEM activities definitely gave them a bigger idea of what jobs they can pursue in the field. Students were engaged in building cars and other mechanical items using legos. My students look forward to science even more now knowing that even while playing they are learning. \r\nSTEM for life gave more power to the students to choose a career in STEM as well as developed a love for math problem solving. Thanks so much for giving my students a global perspective about STEM.","fullyFundedDate":1731619504989,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-life/8932477/","projectTitle":"STEM for LIFE","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":8810626,"letterContent":"Reading groups are enjoying reading and writing. Thank you for the books and supplies we received to enhance the learning experience. Scholars are able to rotate through groups reading books on the level. It has increased their academic readiness for first grade. Scholars love being able to illustrate and write their own stories using story map paper as well as the colors. \r\n It's a Sonic boom‼️I have no doubt that as a result of your unselfish giving this group of scholars has developed a love for reading and writing. Thanks again for all you do to promote literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1730412866519,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-read/8810626/","projectTitle":"Ready to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":8854771,"letterContent":"Thanks for helping provide our class with math resources to gain a deeper understanding of numbers. We are enjoying counting with magnetic money, place and reading all about money. \r\n The base ten blocks has also helped with adding and subtracting using place value. \r\n Having much need supplies to engage scholar is learning has made the difference. We again thank you for your support and sacrificial giving to ensure scholars around the worlds have what they need to win. Math just like reading is key to scholars having solid foundation to be successful as adults.","fullyFundedDate":1728340118788,"projectUrl":"project/cent-makes-dollar/8854771/","projectTitle":"Cent$ makes Dollar$","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8544","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":612,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":79,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.9,"schoolId":8544,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Woodridge Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Woodridge Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/desoto-independent-school-district/woodridge-elementary-school/8544"}