{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Ripley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":5.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10001132,"projectId":9277882,"letterContent":"Letting students choose where they work gives them agency, and as I've noticed, comfort leads to better engagement and productivity. I keep observing how they use the space — they'll often show me what's working and what needs another look. \r\n\r\nThrough my group table and new stools, we have been able to complete projects bu expressing ideas visually and verbally. Through their work, students learn to communicate in ways that go beyond words. We focus on creative tasks that together can reduce anxiety and increase present-moment awareness. 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I have used flexible seating in my classroom for years and the new options for my students have been so much appreciated!\r\n\r\nThe flexible floor seating is a favorite for many. When given the opportunity of choice of seating my students have been more focused and involved in lessons, activities, and decisions.","fullyFundedDate":1745507769350,"projectUrl":"project/an-atomsphere-of-learning-and-growing-s/9260585/","projectTitle":"An Atomsphere of Learning and Growing Supporting All Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001132"},{"teacherId":10001682,"projectId":9289124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund my \"Color the Classroom\" project. We have started the year off with a bang and ALL kids have had access to the materials that they needed to complete the projects! \r\n\r\nDue to the late delivery of items, not all things have been able to be used yet! But, trust me, more ART is a mission of mine for the year! \r\n\r\nHaving access to a variety or coloring supplies and a larger variety of colors has really sparked the interest of some of my reluctant students! Having colors that represent them in a more expressive way really made their projects jump! \r\n\r\nAs the boxes of supplies rolled in, the students got more and more excited to use and create! They know I am busy planning projects for us to use all the supplies to their fullest! Thank you again for helping my 3rd graders have access to a colorful world!","fullyFundedDate":1746841460327,"projectUrl":"project/color-the-classroom/9289124/","projectTitle":"Color the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenzen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001682"},{"teacherId":10001682,"projectId":9260595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my \"Wiggle, Sit and Fidget\" project. It has been amazing to see the benefits in my classroom. \r\n\r\nOver the past month, I have slowly introduced the different fidgets. Every table has a bin of fidgets and the kids are able to use them at any point in the day. Kids rotate tables each week so they have been able to try out a variety of fidgets so far. \r\n\r\nThe kids who need them are no longer singled out using them since they are available for all to use. The kids who really benefit from them are able to access them without interrupting the learning of others. Have access to the variety of seating has also allowed students to move more throughout the day and to find a good spot to sit for themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1745507802358,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-sit-and-fidget-to-learn/9260595/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Sit and Fidget to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenzen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001682"},{"teacherId":9991357,"projectId":9276110,"letterContent":"The new storage bins and art supplies have transformed our classroom organization and creativity. Students have easy access to markers, colored pencils, and dry erase materials. It has made working on projects so much smoother! The students were overjoyed and eager to use the new supplies! Having fresh, colorful markers and well-organized materials inspired them to be more creative and engaged in their work. The students will use these materials for our art projects. We already used them to make our own dot on 'National Dot Day'. It was amazing to see all the color!","fullyFundedDate":1745867590852,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-learners-through-suppli/9276110/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Learners Through Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9991357_orig.png?crop=271,271,x25,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743778056022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991357"},{"teacherId":9991357,"projectId":9235793,"letterContent":"The new classroom rug has quickly become a central gathering spot for my students. We use it daily during story time, morning meeting, group discussions, and lessons. The students were excited and immediately wanted to claim their spots on the rug!! They loved having a cozy, colorful space to gather. Students will use the rug as a meeting space during small groups to meet with their group and read their chosen books. They can collaborate and have a comfy place to lay while they read and discuss.","fullyFundedDate":1745867568876,"projectUrl":"project/rug-refresh-a-comfy-space-to-learn/9235793/","projectTitle":"\"Rug Refresh: A Comfy Space to Learn\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9991357_orig.png?crop=271,271,x25,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743778056022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991357"},{"teacherId":10010935,"projectId":9307583,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. As a specialist teacher we do not always get the most lucrative budget and have every kid in the school walk through our classroom. I am very excited to be able to have a more organized classroom, giving the students a better opportunity to learn. \r\n\r\nThe colored bins have been great to store all of the students' projects from one week to the next. They noticed right away when I had them all stacked together on my shelf. They found their teachers name and asked what they would be used for. \r\n\r\nWhen have been creating images and working on creativity for the first several weeks and the students have been able to take their time on their projects and do their best work. The students keep their projects in the room and are eager to come back to STEAM the next week. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and giving me the opportunity to be more organized. It will be great to have the materials for the next several years.","fullyFundedDate":1749571769825,"projectUrl":"project/how-to-store-all-the-gadgets-and-gizmos/9307583/","projectTitle":"How to Store All the Gadgets and Gizmos a Plenty?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hulterstrum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746133010901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010935"},{"teacherId":9588536,"projectId":9276788,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now a hands-on learning hub! The new Legos, Magna-Tiles, bins, and storage carts have completely transformed the way students approach projects and problem-solving. We've been using the materials to build models during science lessons, design structures in math centers, and even create story settings in writing workshops.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately started brainstorming what they could build and how to work together in groups. Their teamwork and curiosity has been incredible to watch working with these stem centers on STEM Friday.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these materials to dive deeper into STEM challenges and small-group projects. The bins and storage carts are keeping everything organized so students can access materials independently, giving them ownership over their learning space. Your support is helping us nurture creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking every day, so thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1745867611387,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lab-organize-create-innovate/9276788/","projectTitle":"STEM Lab: Organize, Create, Innovate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oltmanns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9588536"},{"teacherId":9588536,"projectId":9260639,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is brimming with color, creativity, and meaningful reading! With the new Mr. Sketch markers, colored pencils, and Expo markers, students are excited to annotate texts, create graphic organizers, and express their ideas visually during lessons. These supplies have made our reading and writing activities far more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe new set of SEL (social-emotional learning) books has been a game-changer. We're introducing lessons on empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, and self-awareness through stories that truly resonate with students. Reading in our classroom now often looks like small-group discussions, students taking turns leading read alouds, and lively conversations about how the characters' choices relate to their own lives.\r\n\r\nThe combination of creative supplies and purposeful texts has helped all my students feel more confident and excited about learning. Thank you for contributing to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1745507736905,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world-with-stories-and-creativ/9260639/","projectTitle":"Color Our World With Stories and Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oltmanns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9588536"},{"teacherId":9588536,"projectId":9260602,"letterContent":"Our new flexible seating cushion chairs have completely transformed our classroom environment! My students use the cushions daily during reading groups, math stations, and independent work. One of our favorite moments so far was watching a student who typically struggles to stay focused settle into a cushion chair and stay engaged for the entire activity which is something that rarely happened before.\r\n\r\nWhen the cushions first arrived, the students' faces lit up. They immediately started talking about what they wanted to try and how much more comfortable learning would be. Their excitement turned into focus and collaboration almost instantly. These flexible seating options are helping my students take ownership of their learning spaces and stay more engaged during lessons. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1745507834731,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-supporting-student-ch/9260602/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Supporting Student Choice and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oltmanns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9588536"},{"teacherId":9588536,"projectId":9276136,"letterContent":"When our new classroom rug and storage containers arrived, my students were over the moon! We unrolled the rug together during morning meeting, and they immediately started pointing out where they wanted to sit. The rug has quickly become our gathering spot for reading circles, morning meetings, and small-group lessons. Having a soft, colorful space to come together has made our classroom feel even more like a community.\r\n\r\nThe new storage containers have also been a game-changer. We organized our math manipulatives, art supplies, and literacy centers so students can easily find what they need and put things back on their own. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students independently grab the materials for their math game, set it up on the rug, and then clean up without any prompting — something that wasn't happening before.These additions have truly transformed the way our classroom runs day to day, giving students more ownership of their learning and making our space welcoming and functional. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1745867874118,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-curious-minds/9276136/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oltmanns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9588536"},{"teacherId":7625801,"projectId":9303469,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for helping bring my fourth classroom library project to life. Your kindness and willingness to invest in my students' growth is nothing short of inspiring. Because of your support, my classroom is now filled with new books that spark curiosity, foster a love of reading, and give every student the opportunity to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. Watching their faces light up when they find a book that speaks to them is a reminder of the incredible impact your generosity has made.\r\n\r\nThis library is more than just shelves of books — it's a place of possibility, belonging, and growth. For many of my students, these books are not just resources; they are windows into new worlds and mirrors that affirm who they are. Your contributions have given them access to stories that will help shape their minds and hearts for years to come. Thank you for believing in my classroom, in my students, and in the power of books to change lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746787239960,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-fourth-grade-classroom-library/9303469/","projectTitle":"Build a Fourth Grade Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7625801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603881595637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-benn"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75919","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":568,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":79,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":94.1,"schoolId":75919,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lake Ripley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lake Ripley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/litchfield-independent-school-district-465/lake-ripley-elementary-school/75919"}