{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10159045,"projectId":9961736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donation has really helped my students and me continue the great learning we started this year.\r\n\r\nThe Expo markers and erasers are vital tools that help our daily lessons run effectively. In second grade, mastering regrouping in addition and subtraction is a critical milestone. These magnetic place value blocks allow me to demonstrate the \"trading\" of tens and ones on the whiteboard in a way that all students can see and touch. It turns a complex, abstract concept into a hands-on experience that helps every learner find success. We are also so grateful for the Kleenex—it's a total lifesaver this time of year!\r\n\r\nIt is because of community partners like you that we are able to provide our students with the best possible learning experience. Thank you for investing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766101562247,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-materials/9961736/","projectTitle":"New year, new materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalobos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159045_orig.jpg?crop=3284,3284,x357,y828&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754679432207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159045"},{"teacherId":4115330,"projectId":9935345,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and send a heartfelt thank you for your incredibly generous donation of snacks and water bottles to our fourth-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nIn the middle of a busy school day, \"brain breaks\" are essential. Having a steady supply of healthy snacks ensures that every student can focus on their lessons rather than a hungry stomach. Additionally, the water bottles have already been a hit—keeping everyone hydrated and ready to learn without constant trips to the hallway fountain!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a tangible difference in our daily routine. We are so grateful for your support of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1766067651512,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-and-well-being/9935345/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus and Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cleland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4115330_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480475709895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4115330"},{"teacherId":9238879,"projectId":9938099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! They have been a lifesaver in my classroom! Being that my students are only six years old, it is quite easy for them to lose track of their school supplies as they are learning to be responsible for their own items as well as while they are learning to organize their own spaces. It has been a big relief to have a stash of expo markers and erasers to go to when they need those supplies replaced as opposed to worrying about how and where I can get more. We use markers and erasers every day to practice writing new words and using those words in complete sentences. We also use our whiteboards, markers and erasers to practice new math strategies and show how to solve word problems and what they're thinking process was.\r\n Thank you also for the rewards that I was able to add to my prize box for motivational items! The kids love the rewards that you have provided them with. They have been working hard not only to show their academic growth in each subject, but to earn a surprise for their state tests, daily learning goals and polite behavior.\r\n I LOVE the new automatic pencil sharpener! This is the first time in my 18 years of teaching that I have been able to pass along the responsibility of sharpening pencils to my students. They love sharpening pencils, they get a kick out of the sharpener pulling the pencils in and pushing the pencils out by itself!! Also because it is automatic, there is no question of if they will shove the pencil into the sharpener too hard and jam it- GAME CHANGER!!\r\n Thanks to donors like you, teachers like me can have an easier job because we are more prepared to not only teach but to celebrate with our students!","fullyFundedDate":1768575374684,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-writing-and-meeting-our-goals/9938099/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Writing and Meeting Our Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flippin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238879_orig.png?crop=586,586,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752777247428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238879"},{"teacherId":3625059,"projectId":9288443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Science, Engineering, and SEL. Your generosity is making a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have the opportunity to explore hands-on science and engineering activities that spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and build critical thinking skills. Even more importantly, these experiences allow students to develop essential social-emotional learning skills such as teamwork, perseverance, communication, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThrough collaborative challenges and real-world investigations, students are learning how to think like scientists and engineers while also learning how to support one another, manage frustration, and celebrate success together. These are skills that will benefit them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create an environment where students feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and grow—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and in their future. We are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1748521811408,"projectUrl":"project/science-engineering-and-sel/9288443/","projectTitle":"Science, Engineering, and SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mathews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3625059_orig.png?crop=311,311,x38,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626456023905","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3625059"},{"teacherId":3625059,"projectId":9238794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to The Joy of Reading project. The books from this project have brought tremendous joy and excitement to the readers in my classroom. Every day, students are checking out books, eagerly reading them, and returning for more.\r\n\r\nHaving the opportunity to provide high-quality books for my students has made a meaningful difference. These books expose them to rich vocabulary, deepen their understanding, and challenge them to stretch their thinking. This is especially important because my students need frequent opportunities to engage with high-interest, high-quality texts.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the year, when I first introduced the books, only two students showed excitement about reading them. As the months have passed, more and more students have begun picking them up—especially the National Geographic readers. Now, 22 of my 24 students are choosing to read every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have developed a genuine excitement for reading. They are choosing books over technology and going out of their way to pick up a real book. That enthusiasm is something truly special.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for investing in my students' growth and love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1744816546938,"projectUrl":"project/the-joy-of-reading/9238794/","projectTitle":"The Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mathews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3625059_orig.png?crop=311,311,x38,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626456023905","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3625059"},{"teacherId":9238879,"projectId":9880275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! I always feel so blessed and grateful when amazing donors like yourself give to classrooms like mine. \r\n\r\nWhen tools and manipulatives are organized, we are productive! In this project, I requested items to help me make my classroom more organized and easy to use for six-year-olds. I believe it is important that young students start taking responsibility for jobs that are age-appropriate, and using the photo boxes that I received from this project, they are able to keep track of their activity cards which are specific for the skill that they need to learn individually. The plastic pouches have helped me organize manipulatives and materials so that they can easily find the tools that they need for STEM design challenges, and building creations. And the plastic envelope pouches are amazing for reusing resources without having to use laminating paper or reprint activities every year.\r\n\r\nI think most teachers can agree that organization just feel so good once it's done, and the items you gifted me have helped me achieve that sense of organization and fluid and productive learning in my classroom. Thank you very much :)","fullyFundedDate":1764694084306,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9880275/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flippin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238879_orig.png?crop=586,586,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752777247428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238879"},{"teacherId":9432078,"projectId":9842655,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity in fully funding our project, which brought an incredible array of STEM resources to our multicultural kindergarten classroom! The Coodoo Magnetic Building Tules have been a massive hit. My students are now successfully building complex 2D shapes and are quickly advancing to discover how to connect the tiles to create fantastic 3D structures. They are also developing early literacy skills by following the manual to build specific animals. This set, along with the Magnetic Stick Set and Marble Runners, are providing hands-on exploration of the academic standard of Force as students experiment with push and pull of magnets while constructing towers, houses, and bridges. Your support has transformed our learning centers and created an atmosphere of joyful, guided discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1762267586457,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-in-motion/9842655/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9432078_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736970974388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9432078"},{"teacherId":9238879,"projectId":9504392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Being able to freely peruse and purchase items on Teachers Pay Teachers is a luxury that I do not usually have. The activities that I have purchased have allowed me to be able to customize learning for my class as I have been able to buy reading passages that are completely decodable and do not have any trick words other than those we are learning. This making reading accessible to ALL of my students and not just to those who are at a higher reading level. I have also been able to customize activities for small groups of students who are all working on the same literacy or math skill and I have been able to even more precisely tailor the learning for individual students as well. \r\n The resources I am using in my classroom will be reusable for many future classes as I have the downloading permission and I have laminated the materials so they can help many more kids than just this class. The activities are engaging and the kids love them. What better way to learn than through intentional practice and play. \r\n It is because of donors like you that I have been able to provide these activities and resources to my student. Both my students and I thank you very much!!","fullyFundedDate":1759172080556,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-teachers-pay-teachers-activityres/9504392/","projectTitle":"TpT (Teachers Pay Teachers- Activity/Resource Collective) for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flippin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238879_orig.png?crop=586,586,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752777247428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238879"},{"teacherId":9238879,"projectId":9504430,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Being able to freely peruse and purchase items on Teachers Pay Teachers is a luxury that I do not usually have. The activities that I have purchased have allowed me to be able to customize learning for my class as I have been able to buy reading passages that are completely decodable and do not have any trick words other than those we are learning. This making reading accessible to ALL of my students and not just to those who are at a higher reading level. I have also been able to customize activities for small groups of students who are all working on the same literacy or math skill and I have been able to even more precisely tailor the learning for individual students as well. \r\n The resources I am using in my classroom will be reusable for many future classes as I have the downloading permission and I have laminated the materials so they can help many more kids than just this class. The activities are engaging and the kids love them. What better way to learn than through intentional practice and play. \r\n It is because of donors like you that I have been able to provide these activities and resources to my student. Both my students and I thank you very much!!","fullyFundedDate":1754073580906,"projectUrl":"project/resources-that-help-students-learn-revi/9504430/","projectTitle":"Resources that help students learn, review and expand their knowledge!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flippin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238879_orig.png?crop=586,586,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752777247428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238879"},{"teacherId":8556894,"projectId":9567154,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our \"Reading Rescue: Materials to Organize and Inspire\" project. Your contribution has made a significant difference in our literacy intervention classroom, transforming both our learning environment and our daily routines.\r\n\r\nFile Boxes, Folders, and Binders:\r\nWith these organizational tools, our UFLI lessons and student materials are now easy to access. I can quickly find exactly what each student needs, which means we spend more time reading and less time searching for materials. Students feel a sense of ownership as they see their progress neatly organized, and our lessons flow more smoothly than ever.\r\n\r\nMesh Pouches:\r\nThese have become essential for keeping our phonics games, letter tiles, and word-building activities together. Students love grabbing their pouches and diving into hands-on practice. This simple organization makes transitions quick and keeps materials from getting lost, ensuring every student always has what they need.\r\n\r\nWhisper Phones:\r\nThe whisper phones have been a game-changer for building reading fluency and confidence. Even my shyest readers are eager to use them, quietly practicing words and sentences. They can hear themselves read, self-correct, and celebrate their growth—boosting their independence and motivation.\r\n\r\nSand Timer:\r\nThe sand timer adds excitement to fluency practice, making it a fun challenge rather than a chore. Students are motivated to beat the timer, and this playful element has increased their engagement and reading stamina.\r\n\r\nCrayola Twistables:\r\nThese colorful tools have become a classroom favorite. Students use them to highlight known words, circle tricky sounds, and mark their achievements. The bright colors make their learning visible and fun, turning even routine practice into a celebration of their progress.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is more organized, welcoming, and inspiring. My students—many of whom face challenges beyond the classroom—feel seen, supported, and proud of their growth. Your belief in them has helped create a space where every child can succeed and build a brighter future, one page at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1755726928066,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rescue-materials-to-organize-an/9567154/","projectTitle":"Reading Rescue: Materials to Organize and Inspire","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maybee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8556894"},{"teacherId":8556894,"projectId":9448495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your contribution has made a meaningful difference for my intervention students—many of whom face economic challenges and are English Language Learners—by helping us create a space where every child feels confident, supported, and excited to learn.\r\nStanding Desk and Lap Table \r\nFlexible seating has transformed our learning environment. Students now choose the spot that helps them focus best—whether it's standing, sitting on a cushion, or working at a lap table. This autonomy keeps them more engaged and comfortable, resulting in improved attention and participation during lessons.\r\nGel Pens & Colored Pencils\r\nThe colorful pens and pencils have made writing and organizing ideas more engaging for my students. They love expressing themselves with color, and visual organization has helped them plan their stories and responses more clearly. This simple addition has sparked creativity and made writing activities something students look forward to.\r\nRolling File Cart\r\nHaving all our materials and student data organized in one place has streamlined my instruction. I can quickly access progress data, tailor lessons to each student's needs, and celebrate growth. This organization allows me to spend more time teaching and connecting with students, rather than searching for materials.\r\nColored Pencil Sharpener\r\nA reliable sharpener may sound small, but it has made a big difference! Students can now participate in drawing and writing activities without interruption and always have sharp colored pencils ready. This keeps our creative momentum going and minimizes downtime.\r\nSensory Fidgets\r\nFidgets have provided a calming outlet for students who need sensory support. This has made it easier for them to focus, participate, and feel comfortable during group work. For some students, having a fidget has been the difference between distraction and engagement.\r\nHand Sanitizer\r\nKeeping sanitizer available has helped us maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment. Students are more mindful of hygiene, which is especially important in our small group setting.\r\nYour generosity has empowered my students to take ownership of their learning, express themselves creatively, and feel valued every day. Thank you for believing in them and making our classroom a place where learning is joyful and engaging.\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nLynn Maybee\r\nElementary Literacy Interventionist","fullyFundedDate":1753883598839,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-empowered-tools-for-amazing-i/9448495/","projectTitle":"Engaged & Empowered: Tools for Amazing Intervention Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maybee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8556894"},{"teacherId":9432078,"projectId":9253857,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the beautiful reading table you funded for my classroom. \r\n\r\nIt's the perfect size for my students to easy reach materials and for me to get closer to them, providing a better zone of proximity for support. This new table has already made a huge difference in our reading sessions.\r\n\r\nThe students were completely surprised and their faces lit up when they saw the new table. It has created so much excitement that now every student comes to our reading interventions with a big smile and a great attitude.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity and for helping to create a more effective and comfortable learning environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1751071957798,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-big-gains-reading-resource/9253857/","projectTitle":"Small Group, Big Gains: Reading Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9432078_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736970974388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9432078"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41447","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":318,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":69.9,"schoolId":41447,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northridge Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northridge Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/st-vrain-valley-school-district-re-1j/northridge-elementary-school/41447"}