{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Taylor Ranch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3935407,"projectId":9823775,"letterContent":"My students are over the moon about our new word cases!\r\n These hands on tools provide students a quick and efficient way to work on our Phonics and word building in school. They like to say they are word detectives and the cases are their spy case helping them investigate new words! The materials not only make learning fun but are a wonderful resource to reinforce the concepts taught in class. I truly appreciate your generosity in helping my students have these resources for their daily Phonics lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1767229159714,"projectUrl":"project/reading-stars/9823775/","projectTitle":"Reading Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacIntyre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3935407_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516497613205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3935407"},{"teacherId":9343073,"projectId":9783553,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our Literacy Night event! The students had a wonderful time decorating their new book totes and truly enjoyed the hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nThey used chalk to design their very own constellations, bringing creativity and imagination to our \"out of this world\" theme. During Literacy Night, students engaged in journaling as they wrote about the unique constellations they imagined and created. The evening ended on a high note as students captured special memories in front of the space-themed backdrop.\r\n\r\nYour support helped make this night both meaningful and memorable for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1768444255394,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-of-literacy/9783553/","projectTitle":"Building A Love of Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watjen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343073"},{"teacherId":9717066,"projectId":9985525,"letterContent":"My students are now actively engaging with math concepts through hands-on, meaningful learning experiences. We use the manipulatives and games daily during whole-group and small-group instruction. For example, during a recent small group lesson, students used the pegboard counting blocks to visually represent numbers, which helped them better understand one-to-one correspondence. These resources are important for my students with autism because they provide structured, hands-on opportunities to access the curriculum in a way that meets their unique learning needs. The sorting snacks and number puzzles have also supported fine motor development and problem-solving skills, while encouraging independence.","fullyFundedDate":1771031406461,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-students-with-auti/9985525/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning For Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717066_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764971178710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717066"},{"teacherId":5304687,"projectId":9560676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with vertical writing surfaces! Your generosity is helping my students engage in learning in a whole new way. These tools encourage movement, collaboration, and confidence as students practice their writing and problem-solving skills. I am so grateful for your support in creating an active and exciting learning environment for my first graders! \r\n\r\nWe have already been able to use these vertical learning surfaces for our daily math problem of the day, vocabulary in reading and just plain community building on Monday mornings. They really enjoy coming together as a team to share answers and work together. This is definitely something they look forward to using in my classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1755965517719,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-writing-surfaces/9560676/","projectTitle":"Vertical Writing Surfaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reisinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5304687_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530304600408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsreisinger"},{"teacherId":3252160,"projectId":9809562,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our third-grade classroom will be transformed into a vibrant community of readers. With new class sets of beloved novels like Charlotte's Web, Frindle, and The One and Only Ivan, students will be able to connect with meaningful novels. These rich, engaging stories will allow us to dive deeper into essential literacy skills such as identifying themes, analyzing characters, making predictions, and supporting ideas with text evidence. Just as importantly, these books will open the door to meaningful conversations and class discussions.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active, joyful experience. You might see students gathered in small groups, eagerly discussing a character's choices, or independently curled up with a book, completely immersed in a story. We pause often to reflect, ask questions, and make connections between the text and our own lives. These shared novels will allow students to participate in small group novel studies with their peers. \r\n\r\nI am looking forward to watching my students blossom as readers with these new novel sets. Thank you again very much.","fullyFundedDate":1769191595680,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-novel-studies/9809562/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Novel Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rembisz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3252160_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y193&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696886117366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3252160"},{"teacherId":7234962,"projectId":9633930,"letterContent":"I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation towards providing snacks for our students with autism. Your kindness is helping ensure that these students are not only supported emotionally and educationally but also nourished in a way that helps them thrive.\r\n\r\nMany of the children we serve face significant challenges throughout the day, and the simple act of having a snack to fuel their bodies and minds makes a world of difference. Your contribution is vital in providing a sense of comfort and stability, allowing students to focus on their learning without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, these students now have a reliable source of snacks that will keep them full and ready to engage in their classroom activities. Your thoughtful donation directly impacts their ability to stay focused, be productive, and continue making progress in a supportive and nurturing environment.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your commitment to making sure that no student goes without the nourishment they need. Your support helps foster a caring, inclusive community where all children have the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759498207503,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-and-more-snacks/9633930/","projectTitle":"Snacks, snacks, and more snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mussler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7234962_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666168253965","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7234962"},{"teacherId":513275,"projectId":9818777,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom project. When the magnet board kits arrived the kids were so excited to have \"real\" letter tiles that stay in place. The students use these magnet board kits daily for their UFLI phonics lessons to build words and create word chains. They also use the kits in their daily small group and intervention reading lessons. They are able to target different phonics skills within their science of reading text as well as word work. Their favorite thing about the kits is being able to write the words they build without getting another piece of equipment out. The magnet kits will be used for many years to come. Again, thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764711812781,"projectUrl":"project/building-words-and-readers/9818777/","projectTitle":"Building Words and Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clem","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp513275_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665786243166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/513275"},{"teacherId":10333058,"projectId":9922127,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a calming, supportive space that our students truly rely on every day. Many of my students have autism and experience sensory overload, anxiety, or difficulty regulating emotions. The new resources give them a safe place to reset, breathe, and return to learning with confidence. One of my students recently used the soothing space during a challenging moment and was able to calm independently — something that previously required adult intervention. That moment showed us just how powerful your support has been.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were immediately drawn to them. Their excitement quickly turned into comfort and trust. They treat the space with respect because they understand it belongs to them. We now incorporate it into our daily routine, using it for sensory breaks, emotional regulation, and focused transitions between activities. The next step is helping students build even stronger self-regulation skills so they can carry these strategies into other classrooms and into their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is creating real change. You didn't just fund materials — you helped build a place where students feel safe, understood, and capable. Thank you for believing in them and in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769451642795,"projectUrl":"project/soothing-spaces-for-autism-success/9922127/","projectTitle":"Soothing Spaces for Autism Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10333058_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y331&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761498236226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10333058"},{"teacherId":7102257,"projectId":9698415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous gift of a 3D printer! This tool has added a whole new layer of excitement to our classroom. My students are over the moon getting to transform their ideas into real objects they can touch and explore. Working with the printer has sparked their creativity, strengthened their problem‑solving skills, and boosted their confidence as they dive into hands‑on technology.\r\n\r\nIt's been such a joy listening to their reactions while they create:\r\n\"I can't wait to see how my idea turns out.\"\r\n\"This is so awesome, look at my dragonfly!\"\r\n\"I love my new puppy! He is so cute!\"\r\n\"Is today 3D Thursday? I can't wait for 3D Thursday!\"\r\n\r\nYour support is making learning meaningful, memorable, and fun for my students every single day. Thank you again for believing in them and for championing innovative learning in our classroom. Your kindness has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1767197014159,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers-big-ideas/9698415/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers, Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rohde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7102257_orig.jpg?crop=399,399,x50,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693422613680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-rohde"},{"teacherId":10082685,"projectId":9878894,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you goes out to all who contributed to our fundraising efforts! \r\nYour kind donations have made it possible for our school to install brand new rain barrels that will greatly enhance our ability to conserve water. This initiative is not just about saving resources; it's also an opportunity for hands-on learning about nature's gifts and sustainable gardening practices. \r\nOur new garden will flourish with the help of these rain barrels, allowing students to engage with their environment in meaningful ways for years ahead. \r\nWe appreciate your support in fostering an educational experience rooted in environmental care!","fullyFundedDate":1762803296749,"projectUrl":"project/help-the-busy-bees-to-keep-their-garden/9878894/","projectTitle":"Help the Busy Bees to Keep Their Garden Growing Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cindy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10082685_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752762895837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082685"},{"teacherId":9717066,"projectId":9919526,"letterContent":"Since receiving these resources, our classroom has become a calmer, more structured, and more engaging learning environment. My students use the new visual supports throughout the day to understand expectations, transitions, and routines. Sensory tools like fidgets have helped them regulate their bodies long enough to sit, attend, and participate in small-group instruction, something that was very challenging before. Students are using the materials during literacy and math lessons to match, sort, count, and identify letters. We are also working on using visuals and AAC to make choices, follow multi-step directions, and participate in group activities. These tools are helping my students gain confidence, reduce frustration, and access learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1765163434085,"projectUrl":"project/a-first-year-teacher-creating-comfort-an/9919526/","projectTitle":"A First-Year Teacher Creating Comfort and Stability Mid-Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717066_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764971178710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717066"},{"teacherId":5304687,"projectId":9684912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help provide new LEGO bricks to refresh our classroom LEGO bins for our LEGO Storytelling club. The updated pieces have energized our LEGO storytelling time and opened the door for deeper creativity and communication. Students are designing original structures, imagining characters and settings, and using precise language to explain their ideas. As they share their builds, they practice speaking in complete sentences, listening to peers, asking questions, and building on one another's ideas. This hands-on storytelling experience has strengthened both creative thinking and expressive communication, and it has been exciting to watch students confidently bring their stories to life. \r\nThank you again for your support! 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