{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Riverbend Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":72.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Thank you for helping make our school days a little brighter and happier!","fullyFundedDate":1787835323562,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-hungry-students/10372757/","projectTitle":"Hungry, Hungry, Students","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":7375481,"projectId":10315498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project for my first graders! Your generosity provided plush dogs, pretend food, little boxes to create dog houses, and a doctor kit for our special Pet Adoption Day. My students had so much fun caring for their puppies, giving them checkups, feeding them, and creating cozy homes before officially adopting them.\r\n\r\nThe best part was that each student got to take their puppy home to become their very own reading buddy! This project made reading feel exciting and meaningful while also encouraging responsibility, creativity, and kindness. My first graders were so excited to care for their new furry friends and share stories with them. Thank you for helping make this memorable learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787193956169,"projectUrl":"project/pet-adoption-day/10315498/","projectTitle":"Pet Adoption Day","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":7375481,"projectId":10302838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my \"Working Hard\" project for my first grade students! Your generosity provided fun prizes, squishy balls, fun pens, and other exciting rewards that help motivate my students to work hard, make good choices, and celebrate their accomplishments. These special rewards make learning even more exciting and give my students something to look forward to when they reach their goals. Your support helps create a positive and encouraging classroom where my first graders feel proud of their hard work. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1780492316637,"projectUrl":"project/working-hard/10302838/","projectTitle":"Working hard!","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":7994295,"projectId":10592855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 3rd grade classroom! Your generosity provided us with so many everyday essentials, including sticky tape, Expo markers, plates, plasticware, sticky dots, and tape.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like simple supplies, but we use them constantly! The Expo markers are especially helpful as we practice our spelling words and phonics skills every day. The tape and sticky supplies help with projects, classroom displays, and hands-on activities. The plates and plasticware make it possible for us to do special activities and celebrations without having to worry about having the supplies we need.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking care of the little things that make such a BIG difference in our classroom. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1788982532932,"projectUrl":"project/already-gone-or-we-just-forgot/10592855/","projectTitle":"Already Gone or We Just Forgot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moysh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7994295_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755469949619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7994295"},{"teacherId":2018161,"projectId":10272571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. \r\nHaving the reading strips and decodables helps my students with dyslexia read with more confidence.\r\nThe sensory items like glitter wands, bean bags, collapsable spheres and squishes have helped my students with anxiety and autism. They love these items.\r\nThe timer is a great tool that helps my ADHD students to work on focusing for small amounts of time.\r\nI am so grateful that my students can feel comfortable and successful! And I am thankful for you!\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1778191552370,"projectUrl":"project/dealing-delicately-with-disabilities/10272571/","projectTitle":"Dealing Delicately with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Folsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2018161_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464999432102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-folsom"},{"teacherId":2018161,"projectId":10264414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and kindness. My students love the marbles and gears. It gives them many opportunities to create, explore, and work together.\r\nThey were so excited when I pulled out the marbles and gears! They love having time to play together and create new things.\r\nEvery month we have a special school wide activity where the students get to switch classrooms and explore with different engineering and STEM activities. I know the marbles and gears will be a hit for all of the students.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1778161182660,"projectUrl":"project/marbles-and-gears-for-stem/10264414/","projectTitle":"Marbles and Gears for STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Folsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2018161_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464999432102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-folsom"},{"teacherId":10489484,"projectId":10245584,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! My students were excited to see the new materials and eager to explore how they could use them in our classroom. They have been using the resources during hands-on learning activities and small-group instruction, helping make lessons more engaging and meaningful. Seeing their excitement and willingness to participate has been such a joy.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these materials to practice new skills, build confidence, and work toward our learning goals. Your generosity is making a positive difference in our classroom and giving my students new opportunities to learn and grow. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make learning more exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1778249055854,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-success-in-special-ed/10245584/","projectTitle":"Building Math Success in Special Ed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10489484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777654431865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10489484"},{"teacherId":3636336,"projectId":10500388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing our classroom project to life! Your kindness has provided the exact organizational tools, daily resources, and special touches we need to make our classroom a structured, celebratory, and fun place to learn.\r\nThanks to your support, our daily routine and classroom environment have been completely transformed:\r\nDaily Schedule Chart: This visual guide keeps our students independent, confident, and perfectly on track with our daily activities.\r\nCommand Hooks & Pushpins: These essential classroom supplies have made it seamless to organize our space and safely display our hard work.\r\nPhoto Paper & Picture Frames: We are using these to print classroom pictures and build our official \"Wall of Fame\" in the hallway, giving students a massive sense of pride whenever they see themselves celebrated.\r\nCowboy & Cowgirl Stickers: These were the perfect finishing touch to complete our Wild West Day, bringing so much excitement and joy to our themed learning.\r\nYour investment goes far beyond the physical items; you have helped us build a community where students feel organized, celebrated, and excited to come to school every day. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788367442341,"projectUrl":"project/saddle-up-for-greatness-ready-set-lea/10500388/","projectTitle":"Saddle up for Greatness: Ready, Set, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Speas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3636336_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508032177193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3636336"},{"teacherId":3636336,"projectId":10499935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project! Your support has brought a steady supply of everyday snacks directly to our 1st-grade classroom, and it is making a massive difference in our daily routine. \r\nFirst graders have so much energy and are growing so fast. Having these daily snacks ensures that no child is trying to learn on an empty stomach. \r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are staying focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the entire school day. It gives them the perfect little fuel boost right when they need it most!\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and making sure my sweet 1st graders have exactly what they need to thrive, grow, and succeed. 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