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My third grade students have loved following the adventures throughout the series, and this new book has brought so much excitement to our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, each student will receive this special book as an end-of-year gift to celebrate their hard work and encourage a lifelong love of reading. Having a personal copy makes the experience even more meaningful and memorable for them.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create joyful reading moments and lasting memories for my students. Thank you for investing in literacy, our classroom, and the success of young readers. 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These simple items help make learning special, celebrate hard work, and build positive classroom relationships throughout the year.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your support for both my students and me as I begin this new grade level. Because of you, my second graders will walk into a classroom filled with excitement, creativity, and care. Thank you again for making a difference in our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1778354983392,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-year/10238979/","projectTitle":"A New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McNeel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7375481_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713725820126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7375481"},{"teacherId":2020339,"projectId":10190301,"letterContent":"We are just wrapping up an amazing week of learning all about sharks and celebrating the world of the sea! 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Riverbend Elementary School is
a public school
in Blackfoot, Idaho that is part of Blackfoot School District.
Its teachers have had 200 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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37%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated May 25, 2026
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Riverbend Elementary School
$73,912
raised using DonorsChoose
200
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
160
donors
27
projects
for
basic supplies
22
projects for
technology
29
projects for
books
29
projects
for
art supplies
Riverbend Elementary School has received support from
43 individuals from Idaho and
117 individuals out-of-state.