{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Union Ridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":9843405,"letterContent":"On December 19th we had out first (hopefully) annual Breakfast with a Buddy. We were originally going to do this for Thanksgiving but some of the food items would not get here in time so we did what teachers do best, we changed our plan. \r\n\r\nWe decided to allow each student to invite one adult to come and hang and eat breakfast. We were not sure how many adults would be able to come but our fingers were crossed! To our joy, 52/60 were able to attend. The parents had so much fun enjoying breakfast with their child. The kids were so excited to be with their buddy in school. \r\n\r\nThe best part? There were so many connections made. We observed parents who would never meet otherwise sit and talk over coffee, we saw students who typically did not talk to each other interact with one another. We saw parents talking to kids, kids talking to teachers, and community growing. This breakfast was probably one of the best things we were able to do this month and we owe it all to you. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763494133439,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-friendsgiving/9843405/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Friendsgiving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":9928730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me re-vamp our phonics centers! When I opened the boxes with my students they were so excited about the games! I was so excited that we had new phonics games to play. \r\n\r\nYour generosity means more than you will ever know. You are truly making a difference in the way I am able to teach which in turn makes a positive difference in how my students learn. Thank you for making teaching phonics fun and for giving my students the tools that will help them grow as learners and as people. \r\n\r\nIt always feels so validating when people care about we do. So many times teachers and schools get called out for all that they are lacking or not doing. Your donations help shine a positive light on what is going on in our public schools. We are doing our best to make learning fun and engaging and with this donation we will be able to have so much fun learning to read.","fullyFundedDate":1764709218155,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-centers/9928730/","projectTitle":"Phonics Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":9406697,"letterContent":"This was an amazing project! We started this off by watching Reading Rainbow about homelessness. We talked about our own observations and encounters with the unhoused. We also talked about what compassion is and how we can show it. After the lesson we packed our bags and made handmade cards. My students cold not stop talking about what we were doing! \r\n\r\nThe day after we made the bags I had two kids come up to me and talk about the plans that they had to continue helping. My students were so moved by their experience that they are not waiting for me to start the next compassion project. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful that you took the time out of your day and the your resources to help provide this experience. My students are going to be differences makers because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1759763833792,"projectUrl":"project/community-compassion/9406697/","projectTitle":"Community Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":9406720,"letterContent":"I am so excited to dig into these professional books about reading. I love learning new strategies to perfect my craft. I also love sharing what I have learned with other teachers. These books are going to impact not only my current and future students but also the students of my team. These books have been booked marked for a long time. Although I could have gotten these from my library my own copy means I can highlight and look back as needed for reference. Thank you so much for supporting my learning!","fullyFundedDate":1757683114691,"projectUrl":"project/professional-libary/9406720/","projectTitle":"Professional Libary","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":9406824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. Gloves and hats are something that not all students have access to. I am so excited that I will be able to give all of my students the gift of warmth this winter. I cannot tell you how excited I am to provide them with the basics. I truly believe in equity and giving everyone the same thing goes a long way. Nobody feels like they are targeted as needy because the entire class is getting the same thing. This truly makes my heart smile. My students are so luncy to have you in their corner.","fullyFundedDate":1757683077672,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-warm/9406824/","projectTitle":"Keeping Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":9482234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks to my students. This year I have so many students that are struggling and if the school is not able to provide it they cannot either. Although snack is optional as the parents provide the snack it is such an important time of day for the kids. Not only do they love having a few moments to eat and talk with their friends but it also really does help with stamina. I now have a few items that I can leave out for anyone that may not have a snack but really wants one. They can just grab and eat one that they want. Thank you so much for helping me provide snacks to the most needy of students.","fullyFundedDate":1757683068158,"projectUrl":"project/yum-yum/9482234/","projectTitle":"Yum Yum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":9406984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the craft supplies for my classroom. My students are going to love having these creative projects to work on, and I know they will be so excited to get started.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to bring fun and engaging activities into the classroom that I would not be able to do otherwise. Your generosity allows me to give my students hands-on experiences that inspire creativity and joy in learning.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping teachers and students. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757423935269,"projectUrl":"project/crafts-and-more/9406984/","projectTitle":"Crafts and More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":9218074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Indoor Recess project on DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have engaging and meaningful activities to enjoy when we are indoors.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond just providing crafts and materials—it gives my students opportunities to learn teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity even during recess. I have already seen the excitement in their faces as they explore these new activities, and it truly brightens our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1750256115033,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-fun/9218074/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":9015628,"letterContent":"When I opened my email this afternoon as saw that this project has been funded I truly had tears in y eyes. We are trying so hard to get our comfort closet off to a booming start. Your generosity is doing just that. Our families will now have assess to under ware, socks, and so many much needed supplies. Thank you for your generosity and support. This vulnerable population is one that is often overlooked. We are trying to change that and make everyone feel welcomed. Our families now have access to basic needs without having to worry about they are going to pay for them.","fullyFundedDate":1742823950319,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-closet/9015628/","projectTitle":"Comfort Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":8972910,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support with this project. I work at a school that has a large population of low income families. As hard as they try they do not always have all that they need for their home. Soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, chapstick and lotion are things that they should not have to worry about. With your donation we were able to start something called the comfort closet. This is a place where any family can just go into and grab what they need. We are starting small but our hope is to eventually have all the basic supplies a family in need may not have access too. Thank you for getting us off to such a wonderful and positive start.","fullyFundedDate":1736981286469,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-closet/8972910/","projectTitle":"Comfort Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":8950135,"letterContent":"Comfort is something that everyone should be entitled to. No one should worry about simple things like toothpaste, soap and deodorant. With your generosity we have filled our comfort closet and have the ability to serve all of our families. Although this has only been up and running for a short time our families are already utilizing all the wonderful options that they have. Thank you for all your support and caring about my students and my families. We are so excited to help all those within our district.","fullyFundedDate":1736981286584,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-more/8950135/","projectTitle":"Comfort and More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501882_orig.png?crop=709,709,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610999190197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nmusial"},{"teacherId":4501882,"projectId":8949335,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your support with this project. So many times kids come into school with small motor deficits. Unfortunately it is not easy to get them assessed and serviced with OT's. These materials are making it easy for me to implement small motor time within the classroom and give all the kids a chance to refine their skills. Your donation will impact many kids for years to come. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of my students and investing in their future. 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