{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ruiz Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3772722,"projectId":9738932,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a quick note of gratitude to everyone who contributed to our classroom snack stash.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have become a vital safety net. We use them to ensure that no student has to sit through a lesson feeling 'hangry' or left out if they forgot their snack at home. It has created a more equitable environment where everyone starts the lesson on a level playing field.\r\n\r\nHaving these snacks on hand ensures that every student has the energy they need to focus on their learning, especially during those long morning stretches. The kids were so excited to see the variety, and your generosity truly helps our classroom run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1760717822926,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-fight-the-grumbles/9738932/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Fight the Grumbles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zaragoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3772722_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517866173552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3772722"},{"teacherId":3225982,"projectId":9417618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these fidgets! So many students on my caseload benefit from being able to move as they complete their classwork and listen to instruction. For some students, fidgets work well. For others, having a cushion to sit on or place under their feet is what they need. Having these resources available also helps students advocate for their needs and be more proactive about their learning. \r\n\r\nHaving a variety of fidgets available also helps my students when they get distracted by items in their backpack or desk. Giving them the option to grab a fidget removes the power struggle when they are asked to put a toy away.","fullyFundedDate":1758221844841,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-while-we-work-part-5/9417618/","projectTitle":"Wiggle While We Work (Part 5)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3225982_orig.jpg?crop=1216,1216,x103,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690413690171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dkamerling"},{"teacherId":3225982,"projectId":9586418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! XtraMath has been an amazing resource for my students to practice their math facts. While many of my students can access grade-level concepts, their lack of fact fluency has a negative impact on their test scores and overall math confidence. Having XtraMath as part of our math routine allows them to practice facts at their level, and I have seen great progress from them!\r\n\r\nThe pencils and eraser caps have also been very helpful for students to use as they complete their math worksheets.","fullyFundedDate":1758055966976,"projectUrl":"project/math-fact-mastery/9586418/","projectTitle":"Math Fact Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3225982_orig.jpg?crop=1216,1216,x103,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690413690171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dkamerling"},{"teacherId":130125,"projectId":9740703,"letterContent":"Having this printer is the best! I teach three different grade levels of math and I'm constantly realizing I need something that I forgot to print. Having this printer in my classroom allows us to print whatever we need all the time. \r\n\r\nFor example, yesterday I had all of my exponent handouts ready to go for the eighth graders, and then realized I had not translated it into Spanish. I translated it, printed it out, and was able to hand it out to the students all within about 15 minutes. The longest part, of course, was having to translate it correctly, but the printing part, that was super easy thanks to YOU!!","fullyFundedDate":1763568221924,"projectUrl":"project/printing-in-class-makes-kids-feel-self-s/9740703/","projectTitle":"Printing in class makes kids feel self sufficient","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp130125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485442813093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ani-diaz"},{"teacherId":9927802,"projectId":9923250,"letterContent":"Words can not express the gratitude that I have for your donations! My students have been able to participate in their sessions with ease and with the comfort of knowing that they have their dedicated space. The dedicated table and chair has created a welcoming, organized, and student-centered area for my students. It has also promoted meaningful participation, improved focus, and a sense of safety during conversations with my students. Your contribution has made a powerful impact on the quality of support my students have received. This would not have happened without your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1764690833239,"projectUrl":"project/a-table-for-tomorrows-leaders/9923250/","projectTitle":"A Table for Tomorrow’s Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rodriguez208"},{"teacherId":3772722,"projectId":8537043,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of essential school supplies to our classroom. It is often the simplest things—a sharpened pencil, or a working marker, that make the biggest difference in a student's day.\r\n\r\nHow we are using these resources: We have officially integrated these new tools into our daily rhythm. The Expo markers are used every morning for our \"Math Warm-Ups,\" allowing students to brainstorm on whiteboards without the fear of making a mistake. Our new pencil sharpeners have eliminated the long line at the back of the room, and the laminated sheets have allowed me to create durable, reusable reading mats for our literacy centers.","fullyFundedDate":1732743636458,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics/8537043/","projectTitle":"Back to School Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zaragoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3772722_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517866173552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3772722"},{"teacherId":3772722,"projectId":6709427,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a quick note of gratitude to everyone who contributed to our classroom snack stash.\r\nThese snacks have become a vital safety net. We use them to ensure that no student has to sit through a lesson feeling 'hangry' or left out if they forgot their snack at home. It has created a more equitable environment where everyone starts the lesson on a level playing field.\r\n\r\nHaving these snacks on hand ensures that every student has the energy they need to focus on their learning, especially during those long morning stretches. The kids were so excited to see the variety, and your generosity truly helps our classroom run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1663602647316,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-fight-the-grumbles/6709427/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Fight the Grumbles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zaragoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3772722_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517866173552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3772722"},{"teacherId":2215817,"projectId":9600406,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation I was able to obtain much needed resource for my students. The UFLI is an amazing resource in introducing students to the foundational reading skills necessary to become proficient readers. I am excited to implement it within my instruction and further support students to support close their learning gaps. It is people like you that make the biggest impact in the classroom. Your generosity truly makes our job easier and it also makes us feel seen and supported. Thank you for caring about teachers, but most importantly, thank you for caring for our students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1764705044959,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-one-sound-at-a/9600406/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers, One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2215817_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507865884157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-escoto"},{"teacherId":7791888,"projectId":9541734,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom project, \"Building Bilingual Literacy.\" Because of your support, our classroom library has been transformed into a space where every student feels seen, heard, and valued.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, language is a superpower. However, finding high-quality bilingual resources can often be a challenge. Your contribution has provided us with books that the students are genuinely interested in, like Los Tipos Malos, We play Soccer (bilingual), and We are all different, and it's amazing (bilingual), just to name a few.\r\n\r\nSince these materials arrived, the energy in our reading nook has changed. I have watched students' eyes light up when they found a book in their native language and even two students sitting together reading together (one student read English while the other read Spanish). These books aren't just tools for literacy; they are bridges between school and home, and between different cultures within our four walls.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that their voices matter and that their community—even people they haven't met—is rooting for their success. Thank you for investing in our future bilingual leaders.\r\n\r\nWith immense gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1758822321503,"projectUrl":"project/building-bilingual-literacy/9541734/","projectTitle":"Building Bilingual Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. León","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7791888_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727059557986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7791888"},{"teacherId":8627765,"projectId":9628564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much on supporting the student's interest in reading. Students are flying through books this school year. Many students really enjoy reading at least a couple of pages before they check out a full book. With your support, we keep the library books current and with books they are excited to read. It helps provided new books to students who probably would not be able to buy them. The Babysitter Club is very popular with the girls and the boys enjoy the Minecraft Stonesword Saga Chapter Book Boxed Set.","fullyFundedDate":1764729208361,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fun-part-6/9628564/","projectTitle":"Reading is Fun! (Part 6)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballesteros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8627765_orig.jpg?crop=554,554,x725,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660950539293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8627765"},{"teacherId":8627765,"projectId":9407274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! The materials you provided — including Crayola Model Magic, Play-Doh, pencil pouches, sensory tiles, a calming bulletin board roll, and magnetic fidget balls — have brought so much joy and learning to our students.\r\nOur students especially love using Play-Doh on Fun Fridays, turning creative play into a favorite classroom tradition. The textured sensory tiles and magnetic fidget balls are also a hit, giving students a fun way to explore textures while serving as quiet fidgets that help them stay focused during lessons. These hands-on materials have made a big difference in both engagement and emotional regulation.\r\nYour support has helped us create a creative, inclusive, and calming environment where students can thrive, express themselves, and stay engaged. Thank you for making our classroom a place full of joy, focus, and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1758056236950,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calming-and-organizing-in-4th/9407274/","projectTitle":"Creating, Calming, and Organizing in 4th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballesteros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8627765_orig.jpg?crop=554,554,x725,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660950539293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8627765"},{"teacherId":8627765,"projectId":9470066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The new materials — from multiplication pop-it charts and pixel art challenges to clay tools, Play-Doh, and erasable pens — have made learning more interactive, creative, and engaging for every student.\r\nThese resources have helped students strengthen their math and fine motor skills while having fun. The multiplication fidget charts have been especially popular, turning practice into play and helping students build confidence in math. The art supplies and laminating pouches have allowed us to create colorful, reusable materials that bring lessons to life.","fullyFundedDate":1757545811477,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-fourth-graders/9470066/","projectTitle":"Fantastic Fourth Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballesteros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8627765_orig.jpg?crop=554,554,x725,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660950539293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8627765"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5653","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":437,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.8,"schoolId":5653,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ruiz Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ruiz Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/ruiz-elementary-school/5653"}