{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Riverbend Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":71.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5928662,"projectId":10692513,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely loving our new books and our INS WAN document camera! The new books give my second graders more opportunities to explore new stories, discover new interests, and grow their love of reading. Our document camera has been such an exciting addition to our classroom! It allows me to display books, writing examples, math problems, and other learning materials on the screen so everyone can see them clearly. Instead of gathering around one small book or trying to see something from across the room, my students can follow along together, making our lessons more engaging and interactive.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is being able to see the pages of books, pictures, and examples up close and follow along as we learn together. They love seeing their learning materials displayed for the whole class, and it makes our read-alouds and hands-on lessons even more fun! I especially love seeing students who may be a little hesitant to participate become more interested and engaged when they can clearly see what we are learning. These resources are helping me create more meaningful learning experiences, encourage curiosity, and bring lessons to life for my second graders. Thank you so much to our generous donors for investing in my students and helping make our classroom an even more exciting place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1791838337538,"projectUrl":"project/making-literacy-come-to-life/10692513/","projectTitle":"Making Literacy Come to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5928662_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634064139533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928662"},{"teacherId":5928662,"projectId":10756710,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project and helping me provide these important supplies for my second graders! The cleaning supplies will help us keep our classroom, desks, and iPads clean and ready for learning, while the cozy socks will bring a little extra comfort and happiness to my students. I especially love giving my kiddos socks at Christmas because it's such a simple way to show them how much they are cared for. These supplies may seem like little things, but they make a big difference in creating a classroom where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. I am so grateful for your kindness and generosity and for helping me take care of my students in these meaningful ways. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1792584333049,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classrooms-cozy-toes-happy-heart/10756710/","projectTitle":"Clean Classrooms, Cozy Toes, Happy Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5928662_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634064139533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928662"},{"teacherId":10578931,"projectId":10675219,"letterContent":"The VersaTiles from this donation have been a wonderful addition to our classroom! They give my third-grade students a fun, hands-on, and interactive way to practice math skills. Instead of only completing traditional worksheets, students can use VersaTiles to engage with math in a different way that keeps them interested and motivated. These materials have helped make math more exciting and give students something to look forward to during their learning time.\r\n\r\nAs a first-year teacher, I am always looking for creative ways to make lessons engaging and help my students build confidence in their abilities. VersaTiles have given me another tool to support different learning needs while encouraging students to participate actively in their learning. Seeing my students excited to practice math and eager to use these materials has been so rewarding. I am incredibly grateful to the donors for providing resources that make learning fun, encourage student engagement, and help my students develop a positive attitude toward math!","fullyFundedDate":1790040052670,"projectUrl":"project/class-versatiles/10675219/","projectTitle":"Class VersaTiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Averett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10578931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790290899246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10578931"},{"teacherId":10578931,"projectId":10648220,"letterContent":"The color printer has been a huge help in our classroom! It has allowed us to make learning more fun and engaging by creating colorful table labels, letter cards, and other classroom materials that help students stay organized and excited about learning. The writing pads have also been a wonderful addition because they allow students to practice their writing and complete activities without using as much scratch paper. Our clipboards have made learning more flexible by allowing students to take their work with them wherever they go, whether we are moving around our classroom or visiting another classroom. These resources have helped make our learning environment more interactive, organized, and enjoyable for my third graders.\r\n I love seeing their enthusiasm when they get to use these materials in different ways. As a first-year teacher, having these resources available has made it easier for me to create engaging learning experiences and give my students more opportunities to learn in ways that work for themWe will continue using these resources to support our daily lessons and classroom activities. The colorful letter cards will help reinforce important skills, while the writing pads will give students a convenient way to practice writing, brainstorm ideas, and complete assignments. Our clipboards will allow us to take learning beyond our desks by participating in activities around the classroom and collaborating with other students in different spaces. I am so grateful to our donors for helping make these experiences possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1789589303435,"projectUrl":"project/writing-and-printing/10648220/","projectTitle":"Writing and Printing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Averett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10578931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790290899246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10578931"},{"teacherId":10578931,"projectId":10540479,"letterContent":"The snacks we received through this donation have helped us build a classroom snack supply for my third-grade students. An afternoon snack is so important because it helps my students recharge, refocus, and get through the rest of the school day ready to learn. Having snacks available allows students to take a break, satisfy their hunger, and return to their lessons with more energy. This donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping ensure that my students have access to a snack when they need one. This donation has also been a huge stress reliever for me and my students' families. Knowing that we have snacks available takes some of the pressure off parents and allows me to focus more on teaching and helping my students succeed.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using our classroom snack supply to help students stay energized and focused throughout the school day. Third grade is full of important learning experiences, and having a snack in the afternoon can help students feel more comfortable and ready to participate in lessons, complete assignments, and work with their classmates. I want my classroom to be a place where every student feels supported, cared for, and ready to learn. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, I can provide this extra support for my students while easing some of the stress that comes with making sure every child has what they need. I am incredibly grateful for this donation and the positive impact it has made on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788964950058,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/10540479/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Averett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10578931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790290899246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10578931"},{"teacherId":10578931,"projectId":10526276,"letterContent":"My students are now able to use their headphones and pencil cases to stay organized, focused, and prepared for learning each day. The headphones help them concentrate during independent work and learning activities, while the pencil cases allow them to keep their supplies together and easily accessible. As a first-year teacher, I also needed essential classroom items like tissues and hand sanitizer to help maintain a clean and healthy learning environment. \r\n\r\nMy students were excited and grateful to have the supplies they needed for school. Having their own headphones and pencil cases helps them feel prepared, organized, and ready to participate in classroom activities. It means so much to see my students equipped with the tools they need to learn and succeed. As a first-year teacher, receiving these donations was also a huge relief because it allowed me to provide a cleaner, healthier classroom for my students without worrying about going without essential supplies. I am truly thankful for everyone who helped make this possible.\r\n\r\nWe can now practice healthy classroom habits, such as using hand sanitizer and tissues when needed. These resources may seem small, but they make a big difference in helping my students feel prepared, stay healthy, and focus on learning. I look forward to seeing my students grow in confidence and continue making progress throughout the school year. Thank you to my donors for investing in my students and helping us start the school year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1787835450519,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-needs/10526276/","projectTitle":"Back to School Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Averett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10578931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790290899246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10578931"},{"teacherId":10578931,"projectId":10453723,"letterContent":"With this project, I was planning to create a rewards system for Accelerated Reader to encourage students to read more books and take quizzes to show their understanding of what they have read. Students would earn points for passing quizzes, giving them a fun and motivating way to build their reading skills and develop a love for reading.\r\n\r\nThe points students earn would allow them to choose prizes as a reward for their hard work and dedication. This donation would help make the rewards system possible by providing prizes for students without requiring me to pay for them out of my own pocket.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you would help encourage students to become stronger readers, set goals, and feel proud of their accomplishments. Your generosity would make reading more exciting and rewarding while helping students stay motivated to continue learning.","fullyFundedDate":1787141999773,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends/10453723/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Averett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10578931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790290899246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10578931"},{"teacherId":10279601,"projectId":9953937,"letterContent":"You made a world of difference for our class at Riverbend. The standing desks really helped our kids that needed movement and our store helped motivate the students to New heights. I could not have done this alone. Your generosity really touched me. The students far surpassed their goal and a culture of celebrating success became our classroom culture because we were able to help the students really see how hardworking can pay off. I am no longer at Riverbend but your help is a bright point in my year there.","fullyFundedDate":1771244168183,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-and-class-store-proje/9953937/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies and Class Store Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10279601"},{"teacherId":4808166,"projectId":10233318,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to everyone who helped make our \"Music Makes Us Smarter\" project possible. Because of your generosity, my students were able to experience music in a way that was active, exciting, and accessible to everyone in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Boomwhackers and bongo drums quickly became some of our favorite learning tools. Students were able to experiment with rhythm, beat, patterns, and sound while learning how important it is to listen to one another and work together. The Boomwhackers gave every student an opportunity to be part of creating music, while the bongo drums allowed students to explore percussion and rhythm in a very hands-on way. It was wonderful to watch students begin somewhat cautiously and then become more confident as they realized, \"I can do this!\"\r\n\r\nWhat made this project especially meaningful was seeing how music brought students together. They had to cooperate, take turns, follow a beat, listen closely, and contribute their individual part to something larger. Those are skills that reach far beyond a music activity. Students were practicing concentration, coordination, teamwork, communication, and perseverance while having so much fun that it often did not feel like learning to them.\r\n\r\nThe music-themed bracelets, decorations, and treats also helped us celebrate their learning and made the experience feel special. Those small touches created excitement and helped reinforce the idea that learning, creativity, and music are things worth celebrating.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of the greatest rewards was watching students who may not always feel confident in traditional classroom activities discover another way to be successful. Music gave them an opportunity to participate, express themselves, and feel like an important part of the group. The smiles, laughter, and pride I saw as they learned new rhythms and created music together are moments I will remember.\r\n\r\nYour support provided much more than instruments and classroom materials. You gave my students opportunities to create, collaborate, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and experience the joy of learning together. These materials will continue to be used with students for years to come, allowing the impact of your generosity to reach far beyond this one project.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us show them that learning can take many forms. Your generosity truly helped bring music, creativity, and meaningful learning to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778049752901,"projectUrl":"project/music-makes-us-smarter/10233318/","projectTitle":"Music Makes Us Smarter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stucki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4808166_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720901140075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stucki"},{"teacherId":4808166,"projectId":10184378,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the generosity that made this project possible. The roll-up keyboards and drum sets brought something special into our classroom that went far beyond simply learning how to play an instrument.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to practice, experiment, and create music together. As they became more comfortable with the instruments, I watched their confidence grow. Students who may not always be the first to participate academically found another way to be successful, contribute, and feel proud of what they could do. They learned to listen to one another, work together, encourage their classmates, and share what they had learned with others.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this project was seeing my students move from being learners to becoming teachers themselves. After practicing simple songs and rhythms, they were able to help others use the keyboards and drum sets. That gave them a real sense of ownership and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThese instruments have also had a lasting impact on the culture of our classroom. They have provided opportunities for connection, creativity, laughter, teamwork, and positive interaction. The experiences created through this project are memories my students will carry with them long after the lesson itself is over.","fullyFundedDate":1775834189067,"projectUrl":"project/share-it-with-song/10184378/","projectTitle":"Share it with Song","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stucki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4808166_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720901140075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stucki"},{"teacherId":5928662,"projectId":10547471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and funding our project! My students have been so excited to explore all of our new STEM toys. They have been building, creating, experimenting, and working together to solve problems in new and exciting ways. I love watching them use their imaginations, try different ideas, and not give up when something doesn't work the first time. These resources have given my students opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences while having so much fun. We are so grateful for your generosity and for giving our classroom these amazing tools to learn, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1789588872456,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-stem-dreams/10547471/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big STEM Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5928662_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634064139533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928662"},{"teacherId":7375481,"projectId":10372757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project and providing snacks for my first graders! Your generosity will help keep little tummies happy and give my students an extra boost of energy throughout our busy school days. With snacks like Goldfish, fruit snacks, and other fun treats, my students will have something to look forward to during snack time.\r\n\r\nThese snacks may seem like a small thing, but they make a big difference in our classroom. They help my students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. I am so grateful for your kindness and willingness to support my classroom and my students. 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