{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rilke Schule German Immersion School","outOfStateSupporters":17.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10213324,"projectId":10385417,"letterContent":"We made it to the end of first quarter in third grade! Your support and generosity brought supplies to my students which helped them every day to be successful in their new grade level. \r\n\r\nEvery day I teach, I see a new way to solve a new problem, and I'm grateful for our Donors Choose community for providing a way to help teachers like me solve these common every-day problems. This includes having enough sharpened pencils and writing supplies for little hands, supports to support little grips and fingers, and rewards and incentives to encourage young hearts. \r\n\r\nI'll be posting a new project soon to support students through second quarter, and I'm so thankful to have this resource to apply to, which brings donors together to help students all over the United States.","fullyFundedDate":1785187563813,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start/10385417/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ringgenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213324_orig.jpg?crop=381,381,x254,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755830743388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deutschlernen"},{"teacherId":9452921,"projectId":10511970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in bringing brand new broomball equipment to our physical education program! Serving students across grades K through 8, our goal is always to introduce fun, inclusive, and active sports that build teamwork, coordination, and physical literacy.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and our students caught their first glimpse of the shiny new broomball sticks and balls, the energy was electric. Even though our ice isn't ready for the season quite yet, the anticipation is already at an all-time high! Every single day, kids from kindergarteners all the way up to 8th graders stop by to point at the equipment and eagerly ask, \"When do we get to play?\"\r\n\r\nYour generosity has sparked a massive wave of excitement and curiosity throughout our entire school community. Broomball is going to provide our students with a fantastic winter activity that levels the playing field, keeps everyone engaged, and gets them active outdoors. We cannot wait for the ice to set so we can take this amazing gear outside and put it into action. Thank you for giving our students something so vibrant and memorable to look forward to this winter!","fullyFundedDate":1787205048872,"projectUrl":"project/no-skates-no-problem-broomball-on-the/10511970/","projectTitle":"No Skates? No Problem! Broomball on the Ice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reimer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9452921_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706721792790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9452921"},{"teacherId":9686774,"projectId":10417229,"letterContent":"A cozy reading area in our classroom is much more than a comfortable place to sit. It creates a welcoming space where students can slow down, settle into a book, and experience reading as something enjoyable. For our fifth and sixth grade German immersion students, this space supports both a love of reading and the continued development of their German language skills. It gives students a place within our classroom to explore stories, discover new interests, and grow as independent readers.\r\n\r\nLearning in another language takes concentration, persistence, and a willingness to make mistakes. When students feel comfortable and supported, they may be more willing to try a challenging book, work through unfamiliar vocabulary, and keep reading even when they do not understand every word. A cozy reading area helps create those conditions. It offers an inviting setting where students can focus on the meaning of a story and practice the strategies we use in class, such as looking for context clues, making predictions, and connecting new information to what they already know.\r\n\r\nReading in German gives students opportunities to encounter vocabulary and grammar in meaningful situations. Words that students have practiced in a lesson appear again in dialogue, descriptions, and stories. They can see how familiar verbs change, how sentences are organized, and how authors express thoughts and feelings. These repeated encounters help reinforce classroom learning. As students become more comfortable with written German, they also have more language available to use in their own conversations, assignments, and creative writing.\r\n\r\nThe reading area also supports student choice. Our students have different interests, reading abilities, and levels of confidence. Some enjoy humorous stories or graphic novels, while others prefer adventure, nonfiction, or books about animals and nature. A welcoming place to explore classroom books encourages students to find something that interests them. Choosing a book gives students ownership of their reading experience and a reason to keep turning the pages. For a hesitant reader, finding the right book can be an important step toward building a lasting reading habit.\r\n\r\nHaving a cozy reading area directly in class makes it easier to include reading throughout the school day. Students can use the space during designated independent reading time, small group activities, or appropriate moments after completing their work. It gives reading a visible and valued place in our classroom. Instead of being something students only do for an assignment, reading can become a familiar routine \r\n\r\n\r\nthat they look forward to and increasingly manage on their own.This space can als\r\no support students' sense of belonging and emotional comfort. A busy school day includes many transitions, social interactions, and academic demands. A quiet, comfortable reading spot offers students a chance to pause and refocus while remaining engaged in learning. We can practice caring for shared materials, respecting another reader's space, and using quiet voices. These expectations help students understand that the reading area belongs to everyone and that each person contributes to keeping it welcoming.\r\n\r\nThe impact can extend into our classroom conversations as well. Students can recommend books to classmates, share a favorite character, explain an interesting fact, or describe what they think will happen next. These exchanges give them meaningful reasons to communicate in German. A book becomes a starting point for connection, allowing students to share their interests while practicing speaking and listening.\r\n\r\nUltimately, a cozy reading area is an investment in our students' confidence, independence, and enjoyment of learning. It helps us create a classroom where books are accessible, reading is valued, and students have space to grow at their own pace. Our goal is for every student to feel that reading in German is something they can enjoy and succeed at, one book and one discovery at a time.\r\n\r\nThank you","fullyFundedDate":1787147014609,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-space-to-read-chat-and-learn-ge/10417229/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Space to Read, Chat, and Learn German","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zellmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723999517639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/frau-zellmann"},{"teacherId":310504,"projectId":10300660,"letterContent":"My classes were excited to help me open the packages and set up our 4 flexible seating stools. The stools are adjustable in height and have a sturdy base that allows for wiggling as students work on their assignments. The base is padded and quite comfortable.\r\nMy students sit at table groups. Each week a different table becomes the \"helper table\" and one of their rewards is having comfortable seating. I wish I had enough stools for the entire class, but we are slowly growing the number of options we have in class.\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of flexible seating options and for believing in our 4th grade student success. You are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1787158177839,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-happy-seating-choices/10300660/","projectTitle":"Flexible Happy Seating Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rinehart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp310504_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723311951525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/310504"},{"teacherId":9686774,"projectId":10161511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your support has helped us create a comfortable, organized, and welcoming space where students can learn, read, collaborate, and strengthen their German language skills.\r\n\r\nThe new classroom items are already making a positive difference. Students are excited to use the materials, and they feel supported knowing that others care about their education and success. Your kindness has provided more than supplies—it has helped create new opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1779758754808,"projectUrl":"project/from-dough-to-aha-moments-deutsch-l/10161511/","projectTitle":"From Dough to “Aha!” Moments – Deutsch Lernen Beim Backen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zellmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723999517639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/frau-zellmann"},{"teacherId":10183542,"projectId":10025605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Inspiring a New Generation of Readers\"! Your generosity is helping us create a school library filled with engaging, high-interest books that invite our students to read, explore, imagine, and discover.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, finding the right book can be the beginning of a lifelong love of reading. By providing a wider selection of books that reflect different interests, experiences, genres, and reading levels, you are helping us make sure that every student has the opportunity to find a story that speaks to them.\r\n\r\nOur school library is more than a place to check out books. It is a place where students can travel to new worlds, learn about people and cultures, develop empathy, and see themselves represented in the stories they read. The books provided through this project will be shared and enjoyed by students throughout our school community for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us inspire a new generation of readers—one book, one story, and one student at a time. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us make reading an exciting and meaningful part of their school experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of books and for helping our students discover the joy of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1773860998516,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-a-new-generation-of-readers/10025605/","projectTitle":"Inspiring a New Generation of Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibeault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183542"},{"teacherId":10183542,"projectId":10025895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school library by funding our project for high-interest library books! Your generosity is helping us build a welcoming, engaging library where every student can find a book that sparks their curiosity and makes them excited to read.\r\n\r\nThese new books will give our students more choices and greater access to stories and topics that reflect their interests. High-interest books are especially valuable in a school library because they can inspire reluctant readers, encourage students to explore new genres, and help foster a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a meaningful difference for our entire school community. Each book you helped provide will be read, shared, recommended, and enjoyed by students throughout the school year. You are not simply donating books—you are opening doors to new worlds, ideas, experiences, and possibilities for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our school library and in the joy of reading. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping us create a library where every student can find a book they are excited to read!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1773855876989,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-reading-books-for-our-new/10025895/","projectTitle":"High Interest Reading Books for Our New Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibeault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183542"},{"teacherId":10183542,"projectId":10199735,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students and their love of reading! We have students who are very dedicated readers and they love to participate in the yearly Battle of the Books competition. However, budget cuts make it much harder to purchase the books our students need to read so that they can participate in the Battle competitions. These book are invaluable not only for our Battle team but for all students. Many students will request Battle Books because they know these books are high quality, high interest books created for kids their age. In addition, many teachers request these books because of the high interest they generate within the school. Your donation means a lot to everyone at our school. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778006523293,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books-a-few-award-winnin/10199735/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books + a Few Award-Winning Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibeault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183542"},{"teacherId":10183542,"projectId":10433546,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping Rilke Schule improve our library! As a new library, we were taking donations and used books to build our library. However, science books can become outdated and so many of our books were older than the school district recommended age. With your generous donation we can now provide our students with up-to-date current information. Our students at Rilke are curious learners who love to read. These new books will not only teach our students scientific information, but they will also continue to foster their love of reading. I can foresee these books having multiple students waiting to check them out. In addition, these books will support our teachers with their science curriculums. These new books can be utilized by classroom teachers to deepen student understanding and create further engagement with curricular topics. Thank you so very much for investing in our students and inspiring a new generation of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1787238382154,"projectUrl":"project/improving-our-school-library/10433546/","projectTitle":"Improving Our School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibeault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183542"},{"teacherId":10213324,"projectId":10156147,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my book purchase project for our library at Rilke Schule German Immersion School. Our class has library time every Monday, and these books on financial literacy became a contribution to our English language collection. My students are all in fifth and sixth grade, and some of them earn an allowance from their families, or work small jobs to earn spending money. During our dedicated library time, students can check out an English and a German book from our library, and then during three other days of the week, students can spend 30 minutes reading at the end of the day. \r\n\r\nI really appreciate your support of financial literacy for our students at Rilke Schule. I anticipate that once we are in our new building during the new school year, our library will continue to grow and expand, and I appreciate your being part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1773654266075,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-for-kids-and-teens/10156147/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy for Kids and Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ringgenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213324_orig.jpg?crop=381,381,x254,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755830743388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deutschlernen"},{"teacherId":9686774,"projectId":10125628,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support, our German immersion classroom has become a more engaging, authentic, and student-centered learning environment. The flexible seating arrangements have helped students feel comfortable collaborating, communicating, and practicing German in meaningful ways. Students are more focused, confident, and excited to participate in daily lessons and group activities.\r\n\r\nThe authentic German writing utensils, especially the ink pens, have brought cultural learning to life. Students are experiencing firsthand how many German students learn to write in schools across Germany. Using these tools has encouraged greater care in handwriting, increased enthusiasm for writing activities, and strengthened students' connection to the German language and culture.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created opportunities for students to fully immerse themselves in both the language and traditions of Germany. Thank you for helping make learning memorable, meaningful, and inspiring for our students every day!","fullyFundedDate":1773424481515,"projectUrl":"project/turning-our-classroom-into-a-place-stude/10125628/","projectTitle":"Turning Our Classroom Into a Place Students Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zellmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723999517639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/frau-zellmann"},{"teacherId":9686774,"projectId":9881578,"letterContent":"The materials from this project have had a wonderful impact on our classroom and our students. They have helped create a learning environment where curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving are encouraged every day.\r\n\r\nStudents now have more opportunities to engage in hands-on STEM exploration, which has strengthened their critical thinking and perseverance. Working with building materials, puzzles, and design tools has encouraged students to experiment, test ideas, and learn from mistakes. Many students naturally began collaborating with classmates, sharing strategies, and supporting each other while working through challenges.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also supported students' social-emotional growth. The classroom calming tools have helped students manage their energy, regulate emotions, and maintain focus during learning activities. As a result, students are more aware of strategies that help them stay calm and engaged.\r\n\r\nOverall, these materials have helped create a classroom atmosphere where students feel excited to explore, invent, and think creatively. They encourage curiosity, confidence, and collaboration while making learning more meaningful and enjoyable. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity that made these opportunities possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768633438424,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-minds-on-learning/9881578/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science, Minds-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zellmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723999517639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/frau-zellmann"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94737","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":495,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":7,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":76,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.1,"schoolId":94737,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rilke Schule German Immersion School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rilke Schule German Immersion School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/anchorage-school-district/rilke-schoolule-german-school/94737"}