{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6808348,"projectId":10444000,"letterContent":"Thank you for the folders and chart paper! The folders matching one of our school colors may seem like a small detail, but it means a lot when teaching students how to show school pride. It becomes more than a color; it becomes a symbol. The folders are functional as well, of course, now home to students' reading consumables and writing assignments. We are already seeing how these simple organizational tools are helping students become more prepared and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe chart paper is also getting plenty of use! So far, we have already created classroom rules together, made anchor charts for stretching and expanding sentences, and a chart that allows students to monitor their reading progress. These charts become visual reminders that students can refer to throughout the year. There will be even more as the year progresses. We are incredibly appreciative. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can learn together and see their own progress!","fullyFundedDate":1786071786447,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-organize-and-visualize-learn/10444000/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Organize and Visualize Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julialogan"},{"teacherId":6808348,"projectId":10365714,"letterContent":"Thank you for the supplies! The students were so surprised when they saw all the new materials. Some even asked, \"Are these really ours?\" It was a heartwarming moment to see their excitement and realize how much it meant to have supplies purchased for them. \r\nThese materials are used every day, and our students are taking great care of them. They make sure their supplies are returned to their proper places and are learning that caring for their materials is part of being responsible and prepared. \r\n\r\nThe colorful pencil pouches were an especially big hit! Students were so excited about the different colors that they traded with one another to get their favorite. The erasers have already come in handy for those BIG mistakes because sometimes one little eraser just isn't enough! And the pencils? We can never have enough pencils! Thank you so much for making the beginning of the year a joyful and humbling experience. The kids are grateful; I am grateful. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1785533800103,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-a-successful-start/10365714/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for a Successful Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julialogan"},{"teacherId":6808348,"projectId":10444473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your headphones and headphone bags! You have helped bring some much-needed organization and a little less chaos to our classroom. Before your donation, we simply did not have enough working headphones for everyone. We had to rotate them between students, and sometimes work with headphones that were already broken or barely hanging on.\r\n\r\n Now, every student has their own pair to use when needed, and the headphone bags give each pair a place to be stored. Our classroom is more organized, and we no longer have to stop and figure out who gets to use the headphones next. Your donation has made a simple classroom routine so much easier and more manageable. Thank you for helping our students access an accommodation that some need to learn. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1787262129459,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-help-us-focus-back-to-schoo/10444473/","projectTitle":"Headphones Help Us Focus: Back to School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julialogan"},{"teacherId":6808348,"projectId":10329002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the staplers! You have officially made our classroom a little less like a game of \"What can we find, borrow, or make work?\" and a lot more like a place where we have the tools we need to keep our days running smoothly as new projects are introduced, like their Quilt Panels, in which they share all about themselves and are hung in the classroom. \r\nYour donation also took a lot of stress away from both teachers and students. We now have reliable equipment after having to say goodbye to our old ones because they kept jamming and stopped functioning. We will no longer have to ask other teachers to borrow equipment. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1783194172989,"projectUrl":"project/a-stapling-situation/10329002/","projectTitle":"A Stapling Situation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julialogan"},{"teacherId":1074989,"projectId":10344675,"letterContent":"I knew having a dramatic play area would be important for my students, but it has surpassed my expectations. So many students, boys and girls alike, choose to play in our dramatic play area daily. They are caring for babies, cooking meals, washing dishes, setting the table and sitting down to \"eat\" together. I see their cooperation and teamwork growing as they navigate the space, do the tasks, and clean up at the end of play time. The kids are practicing problem solving skills when two kids want the same baby or want to be \"the mommy\". I teach them ways to handle it and they are learning them quickly. They get built in opportunities to take turns and share - building their prosocial skills. Also, my kids are expressing emotions through their pretend play. One child, who has been crying every morning when mom leaves at drop off, has been acting out this scenario with him as the parent telling the baby doll he will come back at the end of the day for pick up. He tells the doll not to be sad and to have fun at school. Another benefit is the kids putting doll clothes on and off. This is a \"hard job\" as a five year old, but they are motivated to do it. It's reinforcing the power of giving something your best effort and reaping the reward. Thank you for giving my students these wonderful growing opportunities wrapped in fun!","fullyFundedDate":1783194173312,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-dramatic-play/10344675/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brusca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1074989"},{"teacherId":6808348,"projectId":10226514,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and gift. When I asked students what they would capture in time, one student said he wanted to save his picture of an endangered animal with his report because he had spent so much time drawing and writing it. Then a few more students agreed they wanted to save this same assignment as well. Another student shared that he wanted to keep his quilt panel because it had his picture on it. He said he didn't want his picture to get ruined because he didn't buy school pictures this year. He planned to put it on the refrigerator if his mother would let him.\r\n\r\nI can already see how my kiddos are connecting with their work because they will be able to laminate their items. Giving them the option to choose which assignments to capture means something to them, and it also shows me which assignments truly made an impact. Watching their pride and connection to their projects is incredibly fulfilling for me as an educator. Thank you again for making this experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778780150579,"projectUrl":"project/from-new-ideas-to-timeless-work/10226514/","projectTitle":"From New Ideas to Timeless Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julialogan"},{"teacherId":6808348,"projectId":10155528,"letterContent":"Thank you for the books you've donated. The varying levels were perfect for all of my readers. My kiddos were able to read the books in small groups, which encouraged great conversations and laughter in some groups. It also created aha moments as well when they learned something new.\r\n\r\nWe also had a wonderful surprise when second grade visitors joined us and impressed everyone by reading several of the books. After that, these kiddos practiced their reading skills by identifying characters, setting, problem, and solution. \r\n\r\nNext, we look forward to having our older students support our younger learners in identifying themes in the stories. This will help build comprehension and find similarities and differences between the text and the world. It was a joyful and inspiring experience for all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1773861799191,"projectUrl":"project/turn-pages-spark-change/10155528/","projectTitle":"Turn Pages, Spark Change","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julialogan"},{"teacherId":6808348,"projectId":10082398,"letterContent":"The students are super excited, and many of them are already saving up their Braggin' Dragons to purchase the new prizes. The most popular seem to be the computer mice and the stress balls.\r\n\r\nStudents earn Braggin' Dragons by showing our school values by being safe, responsible, respectful, and engaged. It has been wonderful to see how proud they are when they earn them. For many students, these positive behaviors come naturally, and the Braggin' Dragons are a way to recognize the great choices they are already making. For others, the prizes provide an extra bit of motivation to keep trying and doing the right thing.\r\n\r\nYour support has made this incentive so much more fun for them. The excitement around the student store has brought a lot of smiles and positive energy, and the students really appreciate the opportunity to save and work toward something special. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1770308885084,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-celebrate-elevate/10082398/","projectTitle":"Motivate, Celebrate, Elevate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julialogan"},{"teacherId":6808348,"projectId":10018375,"letterContent":"As students begin using the cameras, they are learning not only the technical skills involved but also how to properly care for the equipment. They have learned how to use them responsibly by practicing taking turns, carefully holding them with two hands, and using the wrist strap to keep the camera safe. \r\n\r\nWhile working in groups on their kindness projects, they offer positive reinforcement and share constructive feedback with one another as they review their work. This encouragement has been heartwarming to see. The kiddos are realizing that kindness can look different for different people, and they are beginning to understand that respecting those differences is an important part of working and learning together. Thank you, donors, for your contribution to a better tomorrow. Truly.","fullyFundedDate":1770194838319,"projectUrl":"project/moments-that-matter/10018375/","projectTitle":"Moments That Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julialogan"},{"teacherId":6808348,"projectId":9645722,"letterContent":"The students have enthusiastically begun the creative process by discussing the many possibilities of objects they might design and create. They are currently in the sketching phase, putting their ideas on paper and beginning to visualize their designs.\r\n\r\nIn the coming weeks, we will transition into learning how to use the design software so students can bring their sketches to life using the 3D machine. The excitement and engagement this opportunity has created in the classroom is truly inspiring.\r\n\r\n We would like to express our gratitude again for the generous donation of the 3D machine to our class. Your support has already made a meaningful impact on our students and their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763582361629,"projectUrl":"project/stem-careers-in-the-making-3d-design-fo/9645722/","projectTitle":"STEM Careers in the Making: 3D Design for Tomorrow’s Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julialogan"},{"teacherId":9179146,"projectId":9962685,"letterContent":"Our class successfully raised caterpillars to butterflies then set them free to carry on the life cycle. We read the story The Hungry Caterpillar and used the manipulatives to retell the story and demonstrate an understanding of a butterflies life cycle. We read the story in both English and Spanish. My bilingual students help me with the Spanish words I could not pronounce. My students watched the transformation. We saw the caterpillars crawling around and their bodies transform to pupas then emerge as butterflies.\r\nMy students were enthralled by the caterpillars. A couple of students that struggle to focus on their work would work harder in order to watch the caterpillars. They were excited about the other materials that came with the project. Their desire to learn showed.\r\nWe greatly appreciate your donations that have enriched our teaching and learning. I'm hoping to do projects around the themes of friendship and transportation before the school year is over. Thank you for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1767123185525,"projectUrl":"project/caterpillars-to-butterflies-watch-us-gro/9962685/","projectTitle":"Caterpillars to Butterflies Watch us Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9179146_orig.jpg?crop=2236,2236,x249,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753114880053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9179146"},{"teacherId":9179146,"projectId":9530940,"letterContent":"The materials received from our project Learning Through Play has made an impact not only on my classroom but all 4 of our SDC classes. Without knowing it, the students have been working on skills such as sharing, taking turns, kindness, problem solving, large and small motor skills, and more. We are using most of the materials during our outside recess times.\r\n\r\nThe students erupted with excitement when they saw the cart full of new colorful equipment that was brought out for their use. They excitedly pulled out toys. Some things the kids knew how to use. Other items, like the stilts, the kids had to figure out how to make them work. The students helped each other learn how to use the new toys.\r\n\r\nWe have much more to do this school year. Currently we are planning on using some our new materials as part of our Dr. Seuss themed field day to complete our Read Across America week. We are finishing up a butterfly project. I am hoping to write up projects that follow themes on friendship and transportation before the school year is up.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate the opportunities that you give to me to enrich the teaching that I give to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764029185955,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9530940/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9179146_orig.jpg?crop=2236,2236,x249,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753114880053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9179146"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41158","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":367,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":82.3,"schoolId":41158,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rhoda Maxwell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/woodland-joint-unified-school-district/rhoda-maxwell-elementary-school/41158"}