{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ruder School","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9564144,"projectId":9972947,"letterContent":"Here's a polished and heartfelt DonorsChoose thank-you message:\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation! Because of your support, my students were able to experience 12 incredible days of hands-on science learning.\r\n\r\nThroughout the activities, students collaborated with their classmates, problem-solved, and stayed fully engaged every step of the way. Their excitement and enthusiasm were contagious, and it was amazing to hear positive feedback from so many parents as they shared stories about the experiments and learning happening in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this science kit reached far beyond our classroom. The enthusiasm it sparked caught the attention of our PTO, which then purchased additional kits for other teachers as well as expansion kits to provide even more hands-on science opportunities for students throughout our school.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring curiosity, creativity, experimentation, and joyful learning into our classroom. Your generosity has inspired a love of science in many students, and we are truly grateful for the opportunities you have provided.\r\n\r\nThis version highlights both the student impact and the ripple effect your donation had throughout the school.","fullyFundedDate":1776460466303,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-minds-through-stem/9972947/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Minds Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosenbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9564144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717813328728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9564144"},{"teacherId":10365010,"projectId":10225010,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, our students received wonderful new books and art supplies that have already made a meaningful impact on their learning and engagement. Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe books have been especially exciting for our students. The Daisy Dreamer series, Wings of Fire series, and The Storm Book have provided a variety of reading opportunities that appeal to different interests and reading levels. One student in particular has benefited tremendously from the Daisy Dreamer series. This student had been struggling to find books that felt accessible and enjoyable, but they quickly connected with the series and now eagerly look forward to reading. Watching their confidence and enthusiasm grow has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies have also been a wonderful addition to our classroom. The bingo daubers and texture scrapers have allowed students to explore art in a hands-on, tactile way. These tools encourage creativity, experimentation, and sensory engagement. Students are excited whenever they have the opportunity to use them and frequently ask when our next art project will be. The chance to create artwork with different textures and techniques has made art lessons even more meaningful and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided our students with opportunities to grow as readers, artists, and learners. The books inspire imagination and build literacy skills, while the art supplies encourage creativity and self-expression. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students' success.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778030999720,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-creativity-through-art-and-rea/10225010/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Creativity Through Art and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10365010_orig.jpg?crop=441,441,x66,y106&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764639511695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365010"},{"teacherId":10365010,"projectId":10075561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to an exciting collection of books, including the Ologies series, the complete Mr. Lemoncello series, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, The Tale of Despereaux, The Dot, and Winterhouse.\r\n\r\nThe Ologies books have been an especially big hit in our classroom. Students are fascinated by the interactive elements and love exploring the detailed illustrations, foldouts, and fascinating facts. These books have sparked curiosity and encouraged students to dive into topics they may never have explored otherwise.\r\n\r\nThe Mr. Lemoncello series has also quickly become a student favorite. The mystery, adventure, and puzzles keep students engaged and eager to continue reading. It has been wonderful to see students recommending the books to one another and discussing the stories with excitement.\r\n\r\nReading is fundamental to student success, and one of the greatest challenges is helping each child find the book that truly connects with them. Thanks to your support, our classroom now offers a greater variety of reading options, giving more students the opportunity to discover books that match their interests and abilities. When students find a book they love, reading becomes something they choose to do rather than something they have to do.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for investing in my students. Your gift is helping build a community of readers, encouraging curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776460466282,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-student-find-the-right-boo/10075561/","projectTitle":"Helping Every Student Find the Right Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10365010_orig.jpg?crop=441,441,x66,y106&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764639511695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365010"},{"teacherId":5218505,"projectId":10249261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books for our 4th grade class! Most of the books are new reads! I searched for some of the best newer books. I will spend time reading them (or listening to them on Audible) while I paint this summer. Next school year I will encourage favorite books and connect kids to certain books that meet their interest. We spend time reading \"Book Love\" books (student choice) every school day. Students in all 8 4th-5th grade classes come to our class library to find good books. These books will be enjoyed over and over! Thanks so much for being a part of this.","fullyFundedDate":1778032105399,"projectUrl":"project/new-reads-for-a-new-year/10249261/","projectTitle":"New Reads for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Preiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5218505_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695872408057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-preiss"},{"teacherId":10365010,"projectId":10005457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our black light art supplies project! Because of your generosity, our students were able to participate in a truly memorable and creative learning experience that brought art, imagination, and collaboration together.\r\n\r\nUsing the fluorescent paints and art materials, students created a black-light aquarium filled with colorful paintings, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional sculptures of sea creatures. They carefully crafted fish, jellyfish, sea snails, and many other ocean animals. Students also explored origami, adding even more sea-themed creations to our underwater world.\r\n\r\nOnce the artwork was complete, we transformed an empty classroom into a glowing aquarium exhibit. Under black lights, the fluorescent colors came to life, creating an immersive experience that amazed students and staff alike. We then invited classes from throughout the school to visit our aquarium on a special \"field trip.\" The excitement on the faces of both the artists and the visitors was incredible to see.\r\n\r\nThis project provided students with opportunities to express their creativity, learn new artistic techniques, work collaboratively, and share their accomplishments with others. It also gave our entire school community a chance to experience and celebrate student learning in a unique and engaging way.\r\n\r\nYour support made this experience possible. Thank you for helping our students create something that not only inspired them but also brought joy to our whole school.","fullyFundedDate":1776446611620,"projectUrl":"project/undersea-glow-quest-learning-through-li/10005457/","projectTitle":"Undersea Glow Quest: Learning Through Light and Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10365010_orig.jpg?crop=441,441,x66,y106&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764639511695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365010"},{"teacherId":5218505,"projectId":10155472,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the support in funding a number of Inventor's books for our classroom! I have covered the books so they will last. Students have grabbed them immediately and are reading through them (even before I could cover them!). These books are going to be exciting to use during our Inventor's Unit next year when they are learning about Inventors and Inventions! They also come up with their own invention ideas as well.\r\n\r\nI also appreciate your continued local support! It is awesome to see a CFalls resident helping provide books and other resources to our kids. These materials are used/kids have access with all 4 fourth grade and all 4 fifth grade classes.","fullyFundedDate":1776460466459,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-inspire-invention/10155472/","projectTitle":"Books that Inspire Invention!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Preiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5218505_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695872408057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-preiss"},{"teacherId":5218505,"projectId":9924655,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for donating these awesome books to our class! I have a student teacher this year and we have worked together to bring classics, kid favorites, new adventures, and student choice books to our library. Your donation went to these books, carefully chosen. Each book is labeled with the library, covered so they last as long as possible, and presented to our 4th grade students. We have eight 4th and 5th grade classes and all students visit for books from our library. Thank you for building reading motivation and excitement for our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1767121588959,"projectUrl":"project/anticipating-new-reads-for-4th5th-grade/9924655/","projectTitle":"Anticipating New Reads for 4th/5th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Preiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5218505_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695872408057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-preiss"},{"teacherId":10365010,"projectId":9937311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our 4th grade classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to texts that are engaging, meaningful, and perfectly matched to where they are as readers. Your support has truly made a difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThese new books are helping students build essential reading skills like identifying themes, making inferences, analyzing characters, and supporting their thinking with evidence from the text. We are also practicing close reading, discussing vocabulary in context, and learning how to explain our ideas clearly—both in writing and during class discussions. These are big skills for 4th graders, and having high-quality, interesting books makes all the difference.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active, joyful experience. Students read independently, with partners, and in small groups. We talk about books often—students share favorite parts, ask questions, and make connections to their own lives and to other texts we've read. Because these books are accessible and exciting, students are more willing to take risks, try harder texts, and stick with reading even when it feels challenging.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously reluctant readers are especially excited about the new books. I've seen students choose to read during free time, eagerly recommend books to classmates, and proudly talk about finishing a book from cover to cover. One student told me, \"I have been waiting for this book! I need it right now!\" Moments like that are incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping create a classroom where reading is something students look forward to every day. Your kindness is building confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning that will last far beyond 4th grade.","fullyFundedDate":1767203523044,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-library/9937311/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10365010_orig.jpg?crop=441,441,x66,y106&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764639511695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365010"},{"teacherId":5310254,"projectId":9653415,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom library. Your contribution allows us to place high-quality, engaging books directly into the hands of our 5th graders, giving them opportunities to explore new worlds, deepen their curiosity, and build confidence as readers. We are truly grateful for your commitment to their growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students now have access to a wider range of stories, perspectives, and reading levels that meet their diverse needs. These new books spark excitement during independent reading time, inspire thoughtful discussions, and help every student—whether a reluctant reader or a budding book lover—find something that resonates with them.\r\n\r\nYour kindness sends a powerful message to our students: their education matters, and there are people beyond the classroom who believe in their potential. Thank you for investing in their learning, their imagination, and their future. Your support makes a real and lasting difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758831314524,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-spark-bright-futures/9653415/","projectTitle":"Books to Spark Bright Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5310254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523465010146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maryburns"},{"teacherId":5310254,"projectId":9314886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our fifth-grade classroom library. Your support means more than you know—not only does it help us put high-quality, engaging books into students' hands, but it also shows our learners that their community believes in their growth and imagination. Because of you, our shelves are filling with stories that spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and open doors to new ideas.\r\n\r\nYour contribution will have a lasting impact on our fifth graders. Each book you've helped provide becomes an opportunity for a child to discover a new passion, build confidence in their reading skills, and experience the joy of learning. We are truly grateful for your kindness, and our students are already excited to dive into their new books. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755697700899,"projectUrl":"project/book-it-boosting-brains-one-story-at-a/9314886/","projectTitle":"Book It! Boosting Brains One Story at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5310254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523465010146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maryburns"},{"teacherId":9083186,"projectId":9431485,"letterContent":"Our new STEM materials have transformed the way my students engage with learning. The tactile, hands-on resources allow students to explore engineering concepts by physically building, testing, and redesigning their ideas. The ability to manipulate real materials, rather than just seeing concepts on a screen, helps them develop problem-solving skills, persistence, and collaborative strategies that are hard to replicate in any other format. The technology behind these STEM kits gives students opportunities to experiment with structures, stability, balance, and design in a way that feels like true engineering work.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been the creative freedom they have while using the seasonal STEM challenges. Each challenge feels like a \"mission,\" and they love diving into the task, brainstorming with their teammates, and putting their ideas into action. For many of them, this was the first time they experienced engineering as accessible and fun, not something reserved only for older students. I've also seen certain students, especially those who typically struggle with confidence or focus, blossom during these activities. One student in particular, who often hesitates during academic tasks, has taken a true leadership role during STEM challenges, guiding his group and encouraging peers. Seeing him light up with confidence has been one of the best parts of this project.","fullyFundedDate":1755697700468,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-for-inspiring-engineers/9431485/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM for Inspiring Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9083186_orig.jpg?crop=172,172,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781480157506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9083186"},{"teacherId":5218505,"projectId":9812155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to provide books for our classroom! This project was focused on bringing students motivation to read by providing books that students requested to have in our library. I asked each individual student (26 in our classroom) about the books they wished to read, made sure to provide books at a variety of levels, and added a new series to get them excited for new reads!\r\n\r\nEach book was prepared by being labeled and covered so they would last a long time and hopefully return to the classroom after reading was completed. The label says \"Read it, Enjoy it, Return it\"! These books will last a long time and reach many students. 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