{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ridge Crest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":74.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4825983,"projectId":9397317,"letterContent":"DISNEY DREAM DAY was THE BEST DAY EVER!!!!! Don't just take my word for it, my kiddos said that all day long! \r\nWhen the kiddos arrived and entered the classroom, there were Disney themed posters and decorations all over the room!\r\nWe had this amazing day to celebrate all of their hard work in reading, writing, social skills, communication, friendship, leadership, and more. \r\nWhen all of the boxes arrived, the kids were so excited! \r\nOn the day of the event, each student received a Mickey/Minnie Mouse headband to wear throughout the day!\r\nThe students were about to work together in teams and follow directions, read directions, and learn how to build and assemble the various lego sets. They had an absolute blast. I was able to recognize several students who are very quiet and reserved and they were able to shine while participating in these activities. \r\nThe kds were so excited to receive a PEZ Disney candy! I was surprised how many had never had one before. \r\nThank you again for supporting and contributing to this amazing project and helping my students see why I love DISNEY so much and they now love it so much more also!","fullyFundedDate":1756849597010,"projectUrl":"project/disney-dream-day/9397317/","projectTitle":"Disney Dream Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stocking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4825983_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506210698893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4825983"},{"teacherId":4825983,"projectId":9058907,"letterContent":"We had an absolute wonderful time with this project. We began this day by watching The Macy's Parade and the new balloons that would be in the parade this year. Then each student decided what they wanted for their own balloon. \r\nnext, we read the story, ? Balloons Over Broadway.\" This gave them some insight on how the parade began and the back story to the parade. \r\nWhen the students walked into the room the morning that we began our project, the balloons were blown up, on a stick, and ready for their design to be put on them. They were so excited to get started.\r\nMy kiddos were so appreciative of your support in contributing to this project. When their designs were complete, we initially were going to parade to the other first grade classes, but in in the end, we ended up parading to each and every classroom in our school. We had so many, \"oooooo's and awwwww's.\" It was amazing. Giving the kiddos to create designs that celebrate their own uniquenesses and ethnicities or cultures helped my students to feel included and special. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1746804354896,"projectUrl":"project/balloons-over-broadway-and-more/9058907/","projectTitle":"Balloons Over Broadway and More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stocking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4825983_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506210698893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4825983"},{"teacherId":4825983,"projectId":9060168,"letterContent":"We were able to begin our school year off with new name plates that included each students' name. They each have their own nameplate and it is so important that they learn the spell, write, and identify their first and last name correctly.\r\n\r\nThe kiddos were so excited when the materials arrived. One girl said, \"That girl looks like me, \" as she was pointing to a picture of one of the girl's on the birthday crown. \r\n\r\nThe kids use their name plates EVERYDAY, whether it is locating their desk, identifying shapes, identifying colors, using the 100's chart, number line, and alphabet.\r\n\r\nWe will also use the birthday crowns when it is each of the kids' birthdays. They love the crowns and are so happy to wear it all day when it is their birthday. One parent told the child to give the crown back at the end of they day and I said that they could keep the crown. The parent was shocked and so excited.\r\n \r\nThank you again for funding this project! You are amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1744660571945,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-all-unique/9060168/","projectTitle":"We Are All Unique","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stocking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4825983_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506210698893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4825983"},{"teacherId":8540053,"projectId":9257151,"letterContent":"My students love using the floor desks in my classroom. As soon as instruction is over they rush to be the first one to get a floor desk. These have allowed my students to work in different areas in the classroom as well as collaborate with their peers. Independent reading has become more enjoyable. \r\n When I opened the boxes, there were a lot of curious stares and questions. Once I demonstrated how to use them the confusion turned to immediate excitement! New questions started flying at me. When can I use one? Can I be the first one to try it out? Do we all get one? Can we throw out the normal desks? \r\n Your generosity is greatly appreciated not only by me, but also by 21 happy 5th graders. Thank you to the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for helping to fund this project.","fullyFundedDate":1746802680989,"projectUrl":"project/stretch-your-legs/9257151/","projectTitle":"Stretch Your Legs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8540053_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744667919130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8540053"},{"teacherId":4825983,"projectId":8837703,"letterContent":"We had a fantastic day celebrating STAR WARS DAY! (May the 4th (Force) Be With You) Rewards Party. We actually celebrated it today on My the 5th because May the 4th fell on a Sunday this year. This year, the kids in first grade kids are learning so much about both math and reading. They have earned a lot of Eagle Bucks for both academic and positive behaviors. By providing my students rewards for positive behaviors and academics, it solidifies math concepts and teaches them that Financial Literacy is important and instrumental in their daily lives by saving up to earn a bigger reward in the end. We had so much fun today for our Star Wars Rewards Day Party. We were able to use the decorations, PEZ candy, LEGOS, and ring pops. \r\nThank you again for making this amazing day possible with your generous donation to our classroom and this project! We are so grateful that individuals like you are helping our future leaders love learning in first grade!\r\n\r\nMAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1735598259869,"projectUrl":"project/star-wars-day/8837703/","projectTitle":"Star Wars Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stocking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4825983_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506210698893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4825983"},{"teacherId":4825983,"projectId":8816311,"letterContent":"My kiddos were cheering when all the items arrived in the mail. They were so excited to open up the boxes. My students have been working really hard on their academics and behaviors to earn Eagle Bucks and get punches on their card so they can go to the treasure box. The kids have absolutely loved the Star Wars candies and the squishy toys that we attained for our treasure box from this project. One of my little girls is learning English and just came from Venezuela. She said that she has never had a squishy and was so happy to feel one and get one to take home. \r\nWe especially want to thank you again for these things. \r\nWe still haven't had our Rewards Party where we will be using the chocolate and candies for our Chocolate Fountain Rewards Party. This will be held in a few weeks. \r\nThank you again from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1735176892871,"projectUrl":"project/eagle-bucks/8816311/","projectTitle":"Eagle Bucks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stocking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4825983_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506210698893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4825983"},{"teacherId":3523937,"projectId":8471566,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom. You have helped the students in my classroom fall in love with reading. I think every child in my classroom would call themselves a Harry Potter fan after this school year and that was in large part due to this donation. \r\n\r\nWe read this book as a class. I also had an illustrated edition copy and they would follow along in their copy of the class set as I read out of the illustrated copy. When we finished the book we decided to celebrate with a Halloween- Harry Potter themed party, all of the games had to do with things that happened in the book. Then to close out the party we watched the movie. \r\n\r\nYou have made these students fall in love with reading. They already keep asking if we can do the same thing with the second book. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1723990839267,"projectUrl":"project/reading-wizards/8471566/","projectTitle":"Reading Wizards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3523937_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689080864727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wheatley208"},{"teacherId":3523937,"projectId":8335591,"letterContent":"Thank you for the school supplies you donated. I honest don't know how we would have functioned this year without the chair pockets. Each student has a chair pocket on the seat with their essential supplies and name tag. The pockets have helped us keep track of our supplies and transition from subject to subject smoothly. Without these chair pockets this year would have literally been a mess. \r\n\r\nThe students and I have also been so thankful for our supply of dry erase markers and sharpies. I have already been replenishing students' supply of dry erase markers and providing them to students who didn't bring any with them this year. We have been using them during math everyday. The students love using them on our whiteboard tables. We have also been using the sharpies for our county project as well as our Idaho History art projects.\r\n\r\nThank you for your donation, it has really added so much to the education and enjoyment for both the students and I.","fullyFundedDate":1715122153454,"projectUrl":"project/back-2-school-basics/8335591/","projectTitle":"Back 2 School Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3523937_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689080864727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wheatley208"},{"teacherId":4825983,"projectId":8809958,"letterContent":"My students, and in fact all of the first graders, were so excited to see all of the items we used for our incredible GLOW IN THE DARK REWARD PARTY!\r\nOur kiddos have been earning Eagle Bucks to earn this party. There were so many learning activities, games, and music that the kids were able to enjoy.\r\nThey were able to choose from GLOW IN THE DARK bowling, jump ropes, a puzzle, fidget spinners, Glow-in-the-Dark Light-Up Tower, dark lights, and the laser pointer. We used the mesh bags to organize and store all of our items so they will be safe until we are able to have another party in the future. \r\nThe kids are still talking about this event and it has been several weeks agao that we held this party. \r\nThank you again for your support in donating to our project. \r\nThe kids are saving up their Eagle Bucks for another GLOW-IN -THE-DARK Party, which helps them learn more about financial literacy and the importance of earning and saving.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1729013502627,"projectUrl":"project/glow-many-rewards/8809958/","projectTitle":"Glow Many Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stocking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4825983_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506210698893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4825983"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_52377","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":359,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":46,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":62,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":25.4,"schoolId":52377,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ridge Crest Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ridge Crest Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/idaho/blackfoot-school-district/ridge-crest-elementary-school/52377"}