{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Riverdale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8611767,"projectId":9429307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Calm Minds, Calm Bodies. We are using the new resources every day, especially during morning meetings and when my students are experiencing big emotions. One special moment that stands out was when a student who often feels overwhelmed was asked to choose a sensory gel toy and quietly focused on moving the colors inside until they felt ready to rejoin the group. \r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to explore the fidget toys, gently squeeze the sensory gel toys, and watch the calming movement inside the sensory tubes. The stickers were a bonus and helped reinforce positive choices like sharing and taking turns. Most importantly, students quickly learned that these materials are not just fun; they help them feel calm, focused, and safe in our classroom.\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include teaching students how to independently choose the right calming tool when they need it and use simple language or point to the emotion visuals to express their feelings. Your support has truly made a lasting impact by creating a supportive environment where every child can grow, learn, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760442626776,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-calm-bodies/9429307/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Calm Bodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barquillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8611767_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688437150343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8611767"},{"teacherId":3812512,"projectId":9607706,"letterContent":"We've already started using all the new resources, and they've made a big difference in our day-to-day routine. The USB headphone adapters have been especially helpful—students can finally use their learning programs without worrying about broken headphone jacks or bothering the people around them. The flexible seating has been a huge hit too. During our small groups, some students grabbed wobble stools to help them focus, while others got comfy on the floor cushions to work together. The new storage has also made our classroom feel calmer and more organized, and students love being able to grab what they need on their own.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first walked in and saw everything set up, they were so excited. A few of them said, \"Whoa, this is awesome!\" and immediately started testing out the different seats. Even the small things, like the adapters, got big reactions because they solved problems the kids deal with every day.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're working on a research project where students are preparing short presentations on topics they care about. The seating helps them settle into a good workspace, the adapters let them watch their research videos without distractions, and the organized materials make it easy to grab what they need. Thanks to your support, our classroom feels more comfortable, more efficient, and more student-friendly than ever.","fullyFundedDate":1757518468804,"projectUrl":"project/seats-and-storage-a-classroom-that-move/9607706/","projectTitle":"Seats and Storage: A Classroom That Moves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3812512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472512100425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sayo"},{"teacherId":8023581,"projectId":6561642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with essential supplies like SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) materials, colorful decor, and student incentives. These resources have made a tremendous impact on our learning environment. The SEL materials help students build empathy, manage emotions, and strengthen friendships. The bright, cheerful decor creates a welcoming space that students are excited to enter each day. And the incentives motivate them to work hard, stay focused, and celebrate their achievements. Your kindness is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1660090199152,"projectUrl":"project/ms-cargnels-year-two-classroom/6561642/","projectTitle":"Ms. Cargnel's Year Two Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cargnel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023581"},{"teacherId":9913388,"projectId":9090945,"letterContent":"The items have made a significant inpact on the children I serve. Unfortunately lice is a communicable disease. It's spread due to close contact from an infected person. In the community I serve you will find proud working families that co habitat with extended members. I've identified both home with multiple siblings as well as cousins. 3-5 children. It's invet8ble that children play closely together. They share everything, illness like the common cold and possibly lice infestation. Early detection is important.\r\n\r\nThanfully the equipment purchased by a wonderful donor will allow the school nurse to exam and identify infestation. Early detection could be 1-2 louse eggs that are 1/3 the size of a grain of rice. The lighting in older schools can be dim makimg it difficult to decipher between lice, lint or dandruff. \r\n\r\nThe magnifier glasses have helped with detection needed to provide a treatment plan. \r\n\r\nThe printer ink is undeniably a needed office supply that has provided educational handouts and community resource information to families. \r\n\r\nThank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1741357533363,"projectUrl":"project/medical-printing-lice-health-educati/9090945/","projectTitle":"Medical Printing & Lice : Health Education Forms Created and Distributed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Christmas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9913388"},{"teacherId":8023581,"projectId":9108864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! We were able to provide reusable water bottles to the entire futsal team at Riverdale Elementary school as well as some of our other students in need of one. They were able to use them all school year and refill them at our water stations in school. This lowered the use of plastic water bottles and also allowed students who did not have access to water bottles to stay hydrated. It is my hope that they will be able to continue to use these next year as well! Thank you so much for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1740264250350,"projectUrl":"project/reusable-water-bottles-for-students/9108864/","projectTitle":"Reusable Water Bottles for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cargnel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023581"},{"teacherId":6240992,"projectId":9021568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project, \"Hats Off to Great Behavior!\" Because of your kindness, our elementary students received blank trucker hats and fun iron-on patches, giving them the chance to design their very own custom hats as a reward for positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThis project was more than just a fun activity — it was a celebration of who our students are. Each hat became a unique reflection of their personality, interests, and creativity. From glittery stars to animal patches, music notes to motivational words, every student was able to proudly wear something that truly represented them. Watching their eyes light up as they created and wore their hats was a powerful reminder of how meaningful your donation is.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project reinforced the idea that positive actions are recognized and valued. Students were not only excited to earn their hat reward — they were inspired to keep making good choices, showing kindness, and supporting one another.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom community, thank you for believing in our kids and for helping us make character, creativity, and confidence part of our learning experience. Your generosity made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1741357535732,"projectUrl":"project/hats-off-to-a-great-year/9021568/","projectTitle":"Hats Off To a Great Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6240992_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1549055312778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6240992"},{"teacherId":9656649,"projectId":8672633,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our young learners now have access to meaningful tools—especially whiteboards—that are making a real difference in how they read, write, and express themselves each day.\r\n The whiteboard method in particular gives students the freedom to write what they see in their surroundings, revise their thinking, and engage with learning in a hands-on and age-appropriate way.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we are able to provide experiences that nurture our students' mental, physical, emotional, and social development. You've helped plant the seeds of lifelong learning by supporting our goal of fostering confident, thoughtful communicators.\r\n\r\nWe truly cannot thank you enough for believing in our classroom and our mission. You've made a lasting impact on our students' educational journey—and we're excited to share the growth they will achieve because of you.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1724073316366,"projectUrl":"project/raising-wonderful-readers-and-writers/8672633/","projectTitle":"Raising Wonderful Readers and Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reedus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656649"},{"teacherId":8023581,"projectId":6018935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for this school year. They made it easier to impact my students at all different levels allowing me to provide resources, tools, and experiences that support their growth and development. Whether it was through classroom supplies, technology, or extra learning materials, your generosity helped create a more engaging and inclusive environment for everyone. My students have benefited immensely from your support, and I've seen them thrive in ways I could not have without your help.","fullyFundedDate":1639765367656,"projectUrl":"project/ms-cargnel/6018935/","projectTitle":"Ms. Cargnel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cargnel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023581"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43046","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":586,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":85,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.8,"schoolId":43046,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Riverdale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Riverdale Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/riverdale-elementary-school/43046"}