{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James Whitcomb Riley School 43","outOfStateSupporters":20.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9123670,"projectId":9661075,"letterContent":"When our TIME for Kids magazines arrived each week, my students treated them like treasures. They eagerly flipped through the pages, pointing out bold headlines, surprising photographs, and topics they \"had never heard about before.\" During our first read, students were amazed that the articles were about real events happening in the world right now. This sense of authenticity has sparked rich discussions, thoughtful questions, and genuine curiosity. Many students who don't always gravitate toward reading have become some of the most enthusiastic participants, proudly sharing interesting facts they learned from their latest issue.\r\n\r\nThese magazines have already strengthened our nonfiction literacy routine. Students use each issue to practice close reading, text-feature analysis, and vocabulary building, all while diving into content that aligns beautifully with our science and social studies standards. The digital version and Teacher's Guides have helped me differentiate lessons, assign quizzes through Google Classroom, and support readers at different levels. As a result, students are becoming more confident navigating real-world information and more skilled at thinking critically about what they read.\r\n\r\nThanks to TIME for Kids, my classroom feels more connected to the world beyond our walls. Students are beginning to see themselves as informed thinkers and problem-solvers, and many have started taking issues home to teach their families what they learned. This project has truly enriched our learning environment and given my students meaningful access to high-quality nonfiction—something that will benefit them far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1757529208562,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-world-time-for-kids-bring/9661075/","projectTitle":"Exploring the World: TIME for Kids Brings Learning to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9123670_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722375660323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9123670"},{"teacherId":9123670,"projectId":9660239,"letterContent":"When our new headphones arrived, my students were immediately excited to see the colorful sets neatly labeled and ready for use. They eagerly plugged them into their devices, amazed at how clearly they could hear directions, stories, and interactive lessons. Students who often struggled to focus during digital activities were suddenly more engaged, nodding along as they completed reading tasks or practiced skills independently. The built-in microphones have also opened the door for meaningful speaking and listening activities, students love recording their responses and hearing their own voices played back with clarity.\r\n\r\nThis technology has already transformed the way we learn in our classroom. With reliable headphones, students can participate in personalized learning stations without disrupting their peers, and I can run small groups more effectively while others work independently. The headphones have been especially helpful during IREAD preparation and other online assessments, giving students the quiet, focused environment they need to do their best. Even students who were hesitant to use digital tools before have grown more confident, often asking, \"Can we use the headphones today?\" Their excitement and independence have noticeably increased.\r\n\r\nThe organization tools funded by this project, our Bluetooth label maker, label tape, and batteries, have made a tremendous difference as well. Because every pair is clearly labeled, students can quickly find their own headphones and keep them in great condition. This has helped build responsibility, pride, and a shared sense of ownership in the classroom. Thank you for giving my students access to the technology they need to learn effectively and confidently. Your generosity has created a more focused, organized, and joyful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757528889286,"projectUrl":"project/sound-on-headphones-that-power-our-lear/9660239/","projectTitle":"Sound On! Headphones That Power Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9123670_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722375660323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9123670"},{"teacherId":10107347,"projectId":9751549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to materials that make learning more comfortable, engaging, and meaningful each day. The cozy bean bag chair has been a wonderful addition to our calming area—students now have a safe, comforting space where they can independently regulate their emotions using the various coping manipulatives available to them. This simple addition has made a remarkable difference in helping them feel grounded and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard on wheels has also transformed the way we approach lessons. With easier access to manipulatives and hands-on tools, my students are finding math more fun, interactive, and accessible. Since our school is departmentalized, the chair pockets have been extremely useful as well. They help students keep track of their daily learning materials, something many of them have struggled with in the past.\r\n\r\nYour donation of art supplies has sparked creativity in our classroom, allowing students to bring their ideas to life with vibrant colors. The box of pencils has been equally impactful—many students come to school without writing utensils, and now they are able to fully participate in classwork and complete homework with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has touched our classroom in so many ways, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their growth.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1761936643843,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-and-creative-space-for-f/9751549/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm and Creative Space for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10107347"},{"teacherId":10093287,"projectId":9499839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my DonorsChoose project! Your generosity has brought joy, creativity, and opportunity into my classroom. At our school, many of my students are experiencing the arts for the very first time, and your support has made it possible for them to explore dance and movement in meaningful, exciting ways.\r\n\r\nEach day, I see my students grow more confident—using their bodies to express ideas, tell stories, and connect with one another. They are learning to take risks, collaborate, and celebrate their individuality through the arts. The books you helped provide have transformed our space into a place where movement and imagination come alive.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in the power of the arts and in the potential of young learners. Your kindness has left a lasting impression on our classroom community—we are dancing with gratitude!","fullyFundedDate":1754150611343,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-that-moves/9499839/","projectTitle":"Building a Library That Moves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ingram","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093287"},{"teacherId":7510786,"projectId":9028366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of learning! My students have fallen in love with the Scholastic News and engage in rich discussion about the articles. They allow all students to read and talk about the magazines. I enjoy my multi-lingual students discussing the Roblox article and then sharing their personal lives with me about what they do at home.\r\nIt truly has built connections with my students, and it also has impacted the home connection. On Wednesdays, they take home the magazine and have to read to someone at home. Once they read to a guardian, they can get a signature and use it to receive a raffle ticket from me. Its a great way to tell parents this weekly habit is something they should be involved in, and is not intimidating.\r\nTime Magazine online is used as a station activity for students to report as a news anchor on Fridays. I love how my students are gaining practice reading online and also increasing their nonfiction reading. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746455814708,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-to-read-to-lead/9028366/","projectTitle":"We Need to Read to Lead","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7510786_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620441339561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7510786"},{"teacherId":9122374,"projectId":9079201,"letterContent":"Since adding the dramatic play materials to our classroom, my second graders have been able to explore new roles and express themselves in creative ways. The career vests have been especially powerful—students love stepping into jobs like doctor, firefighter, chef, or teacher, and this has made their play feel more realistic and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese materials have helped them build stronger social skills by encouraging teamwork, sharing, and communication. They've learned how to negotiate roles, collaborate on ideas, and solve problems together while staying engaged and excited. I've also noticed their confidence grow—shy students are speaking up more, and others are showing leadership as they guide their peers through different scenarios.","fullyFundedDate":1746785641294,"projectUrl":"project/two-tiny-tastebuds-cafe-/9079201/","projectTitle":"Two Tiny Tastebuds Cafe !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9122374_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737729841080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9122374"},{"teacherId":9123670,"projectId":9480724,"letterContent":"When the hygiene essentials arrived, my students were immediately curious and excited. As soon as I introduced our new self-care station, several students gathered around, pointing out items they recognized and asking how they could use them. One student quietly said, \"I really needed this,\" while another proudly showed their friend how to use the individually wrapped toothbrush kit. Seeing their confidence grow in real time reminded me why this project matters so much. These supplies have already made a noticeable difference in how students prepare themselves for the day and care for one another.\r\n\r\nThe self-care station quickly became a natural part of our classroom routine. Students use the hand sanitizer dispenser as they walk in each morning, grab disinfecting wipes to help clean shared materials, and use the travel-size lotion when they need to settle and refocus. These small acts of self-care have helped create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. With their basic needs met, they are more engaged and confident during lessons, group work, and discussions.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, these resources will play a meaningful role in our social-emotional learning lessons and our ongoing conversations about responsibility and wellness. Students are already helping monitor the supplies and suggesting ways to keep the station organized. Thanks to your generosity, my class has gained not only essential materials, but also a greater sense of dignity, independence, and belonging. We are truly grateful for the positive impact you've made on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1755708310944,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-starts-with-care-a-self-care/9480724/","projectTitle":"Confidence Starts with Care: A Self-Care Station for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9123670_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722375660323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9123670"},{"teacherId":9651664,"projectId":8638321,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my scholars. We were able to provide reading materials and after school snacks to scholars who were waiting for their families due to various reasons. Its always nice when scholars can have a snacks, read a book, and have safe space to wait as families arrive a little late due to unforseen circumstances. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate all of your support. As situations arrived, our scholars had a safe place to read social and emotional books about loving themselves and how to handle BIG emotions. They also received a snacks as they waited for their families.","fullyFundedDate":1723902064495,"projectUrl":"project/sel-books-and-snacks-for-scholars/8638321/","projectTitle":"SEL Books and Snacks for Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9651664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723961215180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9651664"},{"teacherId":9123670,"projectId":9460130,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant, engaging, and well-equipped learning space where students feel empowered, supported, and excited to learn each day!\r\n\r\nThe tools you helped provide—especially the Expo dry erase markers and classroom timer—have become daily essentials in our UFLI (Universal Foundations of Literacy Instruction) program. This structured literacy curriculum requires active participation, and the markers allow students to quickly respond on whiteboards, making lessons interactive and immediate. The timer has helped maintain a strong pace during lessons, keeping our young learners focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nOur students are especially thrilled with the colorful dry erase markers—they love choosing a color that feels like \"theirs\" and using it during practice activities and partner work. Something as simple as writing a word correctly with their favorite color marker brings huge smiles and boosts their confidence!\r\n\r\nOrganization has also improved thanks to the Ziploc bags, which now hold each student's UFLI materials, allowing for smooth transitions between activities without losing valuable learning time. The Mavalus tape has helped bring our walls to life with anchor charts and student-created content that supports daily instruction and celebrates their thinking.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who often struggled with transitions and staying on task, has completely blossomed since we introduced the structured systems supported by your donations. Having his own labeled bag of materials, being able to grab the timer for group work, and choosing a dry erase marker that he feels proud to use—these small tools have made a big impact on his independence and focus.\r\n\r\nBeyond literacy, the pencils, sticky notes, organizers, and Sharpies have kept our space running efficiently, while the cleaning supplies and disinfecting wipes ensure a healthy environment for all. And of course, the snacks have been a game changer—students are more alert, more focused, and ready to participate when they've had a quick energy boost during breaks. These little snacks often bring moments of comfort and joy during a busy day.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials—it elevated our entire classroom environment. You've helped foster a space where students are not only learning foundational reading skills but also building confidence, joy, and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' success. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1755708310755,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-flight-ufli-materials-for-li/9460130/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Flight: UFLI Materials for Lifelong Reading Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9123670_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722375660323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9123670"},{"teacherId":9123670,"projectId":9458317,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has transformed into an even more vibrant and organized learning environment, and the addition of the Kodak Instant Photo Printer has brought an incredible new energy to our 3rd grade community!\r\n\r\nMany people might think technology is just about screens and apps, but in our classroom, it's become a powerful way to capture learning in action. The photo printer has allowed us to instantly print snapshots of proud academic moments, collaborative group work, exciting field trips, and daily milestones. It's truly helping students see themselves as learners and celebrate their growth. One of the most exciting things for my students is seeing their own photos go up on our memory wall—they light up every time we print a new one!\r\n\r\nThe printer has also become a tool for reflection. Students often pause to look at photos and talk about the challenges they've overcome or the fun they've had together. It's boosting not just academic motivation, but also classroom morale and community.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who started the year very shy and unsure, has really connected with this project. Seeing her photo on the wall solving a math challenge made her beam with pride. She now volunteers more often, works with peers more confidently, and feels a strong sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nAlong with the printer, all the classroom supplies you helped fund—from pencils and markers to organizers and snacks—have played a key role in keeping our room running smoothly. Cleaners and wipes help us maintain a healthy space, while snacks keep young minds fueled and focused.\r\n\r\nYour donation has gone far beyond materials—it's helped build a joyful, motivated classroom community. Thank you for making that possible.\r\n\r\n** I have attached photos of memories we have created so far this year. Attending our schools first wax museum, Sir Gus Skits, Pumpkin Patch field Trip/Train Ride, Literacy Parade) !","fullyFundedDate":1754346049418,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-learn-creating-memories/9458317/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Learn! Creating Memories One Snap at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9123670_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722375660323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9123670"},{"teacherId":8298697,"projectId":9184687,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to our recent project that provided snacks to deserving students. Your support has made a significant difference in the lives of many young individuals, rewarding their hard work and dedication.\r\n\r\nThrough your donations, we were able to supply a variety of delicious snacks that not only nourished the students but also uplifted their spirits. It is heartwarming to see the joy on their faces when they receive these rewards, and it truly motivates them to continue striving for excellence.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. Together, we are making a positive impact on our community and inspiring the next generation.","fullyFundedDate":1746730457055,"projectUrl":"project/c-is-for-celebration/9184687/","projectTitle":"C Is for Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8298697_orig.png?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657289951786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8298697"},{"teacherId":6811298,"projectId":9460022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation--It is so so very appreciated!!\r\n\r\nMy literacy and language materials have started to come in, and I am so excited to start using them! I will be pulling a beginner level ENL group every afternoon to work on literacy intervention, and the materials you purchased will really help! I am excited to use the mirrors so they can watch their mouths and how to pronounce certain English phonemes. I am also going to use the Lakeshore vocabulary materials for my Kindergarten and First grade language groups!\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1753472673455,"projectUrl":"project/language-and-literacy-activities/9460022/","projectTitle":"Language and Literacy Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6811298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653342601222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6811298"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19188","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":240,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":75,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"6.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.3,"schoolId":19188,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about James Whitcomb Riley School 43 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"James Whitcomb Riley School 43","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/indianapolis-public-school-district/james-whitcomb-riley-school-43/19188"}