{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Three Rings Ranch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5352719,"projectId":10159162,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donor,\r\n\r\nI would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of Better Than Paper, bulletin board materials, name tags, and classroom supplies. Your kindness and support made such a meaningful difference as I prepared to begin my first year teaching first grade. Starting a new grade level comes with many exciting opportunities, but it also requires a great deal of preparation. Your generosity helped make that transition easier and allowed me to create a welcoming, organized, and engaging classroom for my students.\r\n\r\nThe Better Than Paper and bulletin board materials were especially helpful in transforming my classroom into a bright and inviting learning environment. Classroom displays are more than just decorations; they help create a space where students feel comfortable, excited, and ready to learn. These materials allowed me to create purposeful bulletin boards, learning displays, classroom routines, and areas that celebrate student work. Having a classroom that feels warm and inviting helps our students feel a sense of belonging from the moment they walk through the door.\r\n\r\nThe name tags were another incredibly useful resource. At the beginning of the school year, learning every student's name and helping students learn the names of their classmates is an important part of building our classroom community. The name tags helped us create a welcoming environment where students could quickly recognize one another and feel like an important part of our classroom family. They also supported classroom routines and provided students with a sense of ownership and belonging.\r\n\r\nThe additional classroom supplies were invaluable as I prepared for the school year. Teachers use countless supplies throughout the day to provide students with opportunities to practice skills, complete activities, create projects, and demonstrate their learning. Having these materials available from the beginning of the year allowed me to focus more of my energy on planning meaningful lessons and creating engaging experiences for my students.\r\n\r\nThis donation was especially meaningful because this is my first year teaching first grade after many years in other grade levels. Moving into a new grade level has been an exciting opportunity to learn and grow as an educator. Your generosity helped me feel prepared and supported as I took on this new challenge. Instead of worrying about having everything needed to create my classroom, I was able to use these resources to focus on what matters most—helping my students learn, grow, and feel successful.\r\n\r\nYour donation has had an impact far beyond the supplies themselves. It has helped create a classroom where students feel welcomed, supported, and excited to learn. Every bulletin board, name tag, classroom display, and activity made possible by your generosity contributes to the learning environment our students experience each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in teachers and students and for helping me begin this new chapter with confidence. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in my classroom and will continue to benefit my students throughout the school year. I am truly grateful for your kindness, support, and investment in education.","fullyFundedDate":1774500761242,"projectUrl":"project/new-beginnings/10159162/","projectTitle":"New Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pytlak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5352719_orig.png?crop=521,522,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720472647805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-amandap"},{"teacherId":5352719,"projectId":9085171,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donor,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, teachers, and school community, thank you so much for your generous donation of play shopping carts and footballs. Your thoughtful contribution has brought excitement, creativity, and new opportunities for our students to learn through play. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for your investment in our students.\r\n\r\nThe play shopping carts have quickly become a favorite addition to our classroom and play areas. They provide students with opportunities to engage in imaginative and pretend play while developing important social and academic skills. As students take turns being shoppers, cashiers, and helpers, they practice communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and sharing. They also naturally incorporate early academic skills such as counting, sorting, identifying colors and objects, making choices, and using vocabulary. What may look like simple play is actually providing our students with meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nThe shopping carts also encourage students to use their imaginations and create their own scenarios and stories. Students can pretend they are shopping for groceries, helping their families, running a store, or preparing items for a special event. These experiences allow children to connect classroom learning to everyday life and help make learning more meaningful and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe footballs have provided another wonderful opportunity for students to learn through active play. Students are able to practice gross motor skills such as throwing, catching, running, balancing, and coordinating their movements. Playing with footballs also creates opportunities to practice teamwork, taking turns, following directions, and encouraging classmates. These experiences help students build confidence while learning how to work together and participate respectfully.\r\n\r\nHaving access to new play materials is especially valuable because play is such an important part of a young child's development. Through play, students have opportunities to explore, experiment, communicate, make decisions, and develop skills that support their success in the classroom and beyond. Your donation has expanded the types of experiences available to our students and has given them new ways to learn, interact, and have fun together.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity sends a powerful message to our students: their community believes in them and wants them to have the resources they need to learn and succeed. Your donation shows our children that people care about their education, their happiness, and their development.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom and school environment where students can learn through creativity, imagination, movement, and meaningful play. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. The smiles, laughter, teamwork, and learning these materials inspire are a wonderful reminder of the difference a thoughtful donation can make.","fullyFundedDate":1738105124532,"projectUrl":"project/pretend-play-for-tk-and-k/9085171/","projectTitle":"Pretend Play for TK and K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pytlak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5352719_orig.png?crop=521,522,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720472647805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-amandap"},{"teacherId":5352719,"projectId":10144672,"letterContent":"The donated books made a meaningful and lasting impact on our kindergarten students by providing them with greater access to engaging, age-appropriate literature and creating more opportunities to develop a love of reading. For many young learners, having a variety of books available in the classroom can make a significant difference in how they view reading and learning. The donated books helped create a classroom environment where students were excited to explore new stories, characters, topics, and ideas.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits was the increased excitement and enthusiasm surrounding reading. Students were eager to look through the new books, listen to stories, and choose books that interested them. The variety of books allowed students to find stories connected to their interests and experiences while also introducing them to topics and perspectives they may not have encountered before. This helped make reading feel fun, meaningful, and accessible to all students.\r\n\r\nThe books also supported the development of important early literacy skills. Through daily read-alouds, independent book exploration, partner reading, and classroom activities, students had opportunities to practice listening, speaking, vocabulary, comprehension, and early reading skills. Students were able to study illustrations, make predictions, retell stories, identify characters and settings, and make connections between what they read and their own lives. These experiences helped strengthen their understanding of how books and stories work while building confidence as beginning readers.\r\n\r\nThe donated books were also valuable in supporting students with different learning needs and reading abilities. Having a wide selection of books meant that students could interact with literature at a level that was comfortable for them while continuing to grow as readers. Students who were beginning to recognize letters and sounds could enjoy picture books and practice identifying familiar words,","fullyFundedDate":1773421453863,"projectUrl":"project/books-belong-to-everyone/10144672/","projectTitle":"Books Belong to Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pytlak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5352719_orig.png?crop=521,522,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720472647805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-amandap"},{"teacherId":5352719,"projectId":7840824,"letterContent":"The donated books made a meaningful and lasting impact on our kindergarten students by providing them with greater access to engaging, age-appropriate literature and creating more opportunities to develop a love of reading. For many young learners, having a variety of books available in the classroom can make a significant difference in how they view reading and learning. The donated books helped create a classroom environment where students were excited to explore new stories, characters, topics, and ideas.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits was the increased excitement and enthusiasm surrounding reading. Students were eager to look through the new books, listen to stories, and choose books that interested them. The variety of books allowed students to find stories connected to their interests and experiences while also introducing them to topics and perspectives they may not have encountered before. This helped make reading feel fun, meaningful, and accessible to all students.\r\n\r\nThe books also supported the development of important early literacy skills. Through daily read-alouds, independent book exploration, partner reading, and classroom activities, students had opportunities to practice listening, speaking, vocabulary, comprehension, and early reading skills. Students were able to study illustrations, make predictions, retell stories, identify characters and settings, and make connections between what they read and their own lives. These experiences helped strengthen their understanding of how books and stories work while building confidence as beginning readers.\r\n\r\nThe donated books were also valuable in supporting students with different learning needs and reading abilities. Having a wide selection of books meant that students could interact with literature at a level that was comfortable for them while continuing to grow as readers. Students who were beginning to recognize letters and sounds could enjoy picture books and practice identifying familiar words,","fullyFundedDate":1695237779299,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-is-ready-to-read/7840824/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten is Ready to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pytlak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5352719_orig.png?crop=521,522,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720472647805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-amandap"},{"teacherId":365314,"projectId":10374084,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my classroom, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donations to our classroom project,Privacy Please. My students were amazed to see how big and new and clean the \"offices\" were. They couldn't wait to use their new \"offices.\" We put them to use right away.\r\n\r\nWe use them several times throughout the week. For sure, they are used on Fridays to complete our weekly Spelling and Comprehension tests. My students can't wait to use them now with any assignment we do. They are tall enough that they make better \"offices or walls\" than manila folders stapled together. They are also wide enough to fit across their whole desk and don't interfere with unfinished work or chromebooks that remain on desks.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you have donated a new sense of self regulation to our classroom. You have helped to establish better \"quiet work\" norms in our classroom. Thank you again for your care and concern.","fullyFundedDate":1787259036969,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-basics-please/10374084/","projectTitle":"Just the Basics Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp365314_orig.jpg?crop=713,713,x14,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650841841918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hwilliams"},{"teacherId":365314,"projectId":10374175,"letterContent":"In this project, I asked for different snacks; goldfish crackers, pretzels, cookies, animal crackers, and chips.\r\n\r\nIt's so very hard for us to concentrate and learn when we are hungry. I never want this for my students. They are thrilled to have some snack choices when they don't bring something from home. I really want to keep their tummies full so that their brains are fed and ready to absorb more knowledge.\r\n\r\nSo thank you so much for making learning a little more fun for my First graders. I know they appreciate it...even if they don't recognize the effort.","fullyFundedDate":1787237861354,"projectUrl":"project/no-students-should-be-hangry/10374175/","projectTitle":"No Students Should Be Hangry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp365314_orig.jpg?crop=713,713,x14,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650841841918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hwilliams"},{"teacherId":8722008,"projectId":10161287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward books for our classroom! Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in the lives of my students. Because of your support, my students now have more opportunities to discover new stories, explore new ideas, and see themselves represented in books they read. Having a variety of books available helps build their reading skills while also encouraging curiosity, imagination, and a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nEvery book you helped put into our classroom becomes an opportunity for a student to learn, dream, laugh, and grow. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where students are excited to pick up a book and become lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where reading can come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1783278663948,"projectUrl":"project/open-books-open-minds/10161287/","projectTitle":"Open Books, Open Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722008_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675755094542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8722008"},{"teacherId":471172,"projectId":10307412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. My students have had so much fun counting all of our new manipulatives while we read book and learn to count 1-20. We are starting with 1-5, but students are so engaged that I know they will learn to count to 20 in no time. They love sorting by color and counting the ducks, turtles, frogs, and more. \r\n\r\nI appreciate your support with literacy, stories, retelling, and learning our math at the same time. Early literacy and math skills are key to success for early learners!","fullyFundedDate":1780510759077,"projectUrl":"project/counting-through-storytelling/10307412/","projectTitle":"Counting Through Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp471172_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471134695150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-salguero"},{"teacherId":471172,"projectId":10282392,"letterContent":"We love our sensory table. It has been so much fun so far. We are learning through play, and have looked for treasure and sorted shapes. We have also worked on our colors and animals. Students love when the sensory items are switched up. \r\nRecently, we tried split please and corn to learn the color green and students were so excited about it!\r\nWe will continue to use these amazing resources throughout the year! So far, the tough table is loved by all. I can't wait to provide more learning opportunities for my students as they learn to love school, be engaged and learn through play!","fullyFundedDate":1781235943082,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play-for-all/10282392/","projectTitle":"Sensory Play for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp471172_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471134695150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-salguero"},{"teacherId":471172,"projectId":10228089,"letterContent":"My class has been having so much fun exploring the outdoors with our new equipment. They love the large crawling tunnel, and balancing on our rocks and beams. We have played with bubbles, and ran around chasing them. I am so excited to help them tumble and roll on our mat, especially on our days when the weather is too hot or rainy. The soccer goals were a hit, and students love kicking the mini balls. \r\nI am so thankful for the opportunity to provide my students the opportunities to improve their fine and gross motor skills while having fun!","fullyFundedDate":1778619242215,"projectUrl":"project/hooray-for-outdoor-play/10228089/","projectTitle":"Hooray for Outdoor Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp471172_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471134695150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-salguero"},{"teacherId":365314,"projectId":10373897,"letterContent":"For the 100th day of school, the students create a picture using 100 of an object. They add a saying about being 100 days smarter. Then they present it to the class. It's so much fun.\r\n\r\nThroughout the school year, the students will make art projects that are displayed along with their writing. I keep them for the entire year in a poster board portfolio. At the end of the school year, we have an Open House where the students can showcase all that they have learned throughout the year to their families.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made it possible for these two activities. I can't thank you enough for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1784678005642,"projectUrl":"project/perfect-portfolios-for-passionate-studen/10373897/","projectTitle":"Perfect Portfolios for Passionate Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp365314_orig.jpg?crop=713,713,x14,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650841841918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hwilliams"},{"teacherId":365314,"projectId":10374027,"letterContent":"The students are always asking me when they can do paperwork. They just love putting their knowledge to independent practice. In my classroom, we use paper to make packets to practice our weekly skills. We also complete our work with pencils as well as using and refining our fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation. I have already used the paper supplies several times to prepare for my students while never having to leave the comfort of my classroom. 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