{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard C Priest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9352604,"projectId":10020623,"letterContent":"The introduction of the Code & Go Robot Mice and Botley robots has transformed my classroom into a hands-on laboratory where abstract logic becomes tangible. By engaging with these tools, students move beyond passive screen time to experience the immediate, real-world consequences of their commands. When a student sequences a series of directional steps, they aren't just pushing buttons; they are constructing a mathematical path. If the robot veers off course, it provides an instant \"debugging\" opportunity, forcing the student to re-evaluate their logic, troubleshoot the error, and persist until the problem is solved. This cycle of trial and error builds a level of resilience and critical thinking that is difficult to replicate with traditional paper-and-pencil activities.\r\n\r\nWhat truly ignites excitement in the students is the active autonomy these new products provide. Unlike many educational tools that follow a rigid, linear path, these robots offer a \"sandbox\" environment where students feel they are in total control of the outcome. The Botley robots, in particular, have been a hit because of their hidden features and object-detection capabilities; students view the robots as \"teammates\" in their challenges rather than just machines. The thrill of successfully navigating a complex obstacle course they built themselves creates a visible sense of pride and ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartening success stories involves two of my students, Leo and Sam, who typically struggle with collaborative tasks and often shy away from vocal participation. When the robots arrived, they were paired together to solve a \"grid challenge.\" While they initially worked in silence, the tactile nature of the Code & Go Mice acted as a social bridge. I watched as Leo began physically acting out the mouse's steps to help Sam visualize the code, and soon they were huddled together, laughing and debating whether a \"left turn\" or a \"reverse\" was the better fix for a missed target. For these students, the technology didn't just teach them how to code; it gave them a common language and the confidence to lead, transforming two hesitant learners into a focused, communicative engineering team.","fullyFundedDate":1770434658636,"projectUrl":"project/programming-robots-at-all-ages/10020623/","projectTitle":"Programming Robots at All Ages","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9352604_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699096146396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352604"},{"teacherId":10399727,"projectId":9996841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness it has truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom! Because of your generosity, every student now has equal access to our calm-down area, and our new bean bag has quickly become a favorite spot. It's not only a cozy place to reset, but it has also doubled as a comfortable and inviting reading center.\r\n\r\nWe also set up our new cubby, and let me tell you we are officially organized! The students are especially excited about their individual \"mailboxes\" with their names on them. It's such a simple touch, but it has brought so much joy and ownership to our daily routine.\r\n\r\nOur new easel has been a game changer during small group instruction. The added visuals have made lessons more engaging and easier for students to understand.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has created an environment that students genuinely want to be in. I've seen an increase in excitement for coming to school, and that speaks volumes. It's because of thoughtful, kind-hearted people like you that classrooms like mine can truly thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are beyond grateful thank you again for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1769177568383,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-our-organization/9996841/","projectTitle":"Enhance Our Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rabb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399727"},{"teacherId":8232436,"projectId":10043326,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my gratitude for your generous donation of the new reading benches for our classroom. They has transformed our learning space and they are a big hit. The moment my students saw the benches their excitement was heard through the pod. Since the arrival of the benches the reading corner has become the most popular spot in the classroom. It has become an area for shared reading, brain breaks, and independent reading. \r\nThank you again for investing in our students and for helping us turn our classroom into a true place for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768876233481,"projectUrl":"project/benches-for-reading-and-reflecting-and-r/10043326/","projectTitle":"Benches for Reading and Reflecting and Rewards for Effort!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8232436_orig.jpg?crop=1552,1552,x191,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699319149561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8232436"},{"teacherId":10409658,"projectId":10035042,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing materials for our different centers. Because of your generosity, my students now have engaging tools that make learning more hands-on, interactive, and fun.\r\nThe new center materials will help students strengthen their reading and math skills through meaningful practice and exploration. These resources allow students to work independently, collaborate with classmates, and build confidence as they learn. Your support truly helps create an environment where students are excited to learn and grow.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. Your donation is making a real difference in our classroom, and my students will benefit from these materials every day.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768737715297,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-reading-centers-help-bui/10035042/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Reading Centers Help Build Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguilera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409658"},{"teacherId":9351310,"projectId":10018591,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donations. We have enjoyed learning with the hands on materials which have promoted healthy and fun engagement amongst our entire classroom. Students have been more willing to be active participants in their learning. Not only have your contributions helped them towards achieving academic goals, but have also supported their social emotional growth. My students look forward to utilizing the materials daily and these have become a great motivator for hard work and dedication to learning. Please continue to support teachers and students. Your donations have had and will continue to have such a deep impact on the academic and social growth of all the students that come into my classroom. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768542454956,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/10018591/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castellanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351310"},{"teacherId":7900360,"projectId":10024233,"letterContent":"This equipment had boosted student's engagement, improved their motor skills, encouraged social skills and teamwork and supported the cognitive development. My students were beyond happy to see the jumbo cups and the new lesson. \r\n\r\nOpportunities like this would not be possible without your kindness and commitment yo education. Your contribution goes beyond equipment-it creates memorable and experiences and promotes healthy, active lifestyles for our students. We are truly grateful for your generosity. And our students are forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768671883071,"projectUrl":"project/jumbo-cup-stacking-experience/10024233/","projectTitle":"Jumbo Cup Stacking Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7900360_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699295405314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7900360"},{"teacherId":9376852,"projectId":9994101,"letterContent":"The arrival of the large-scale Tic-Tac-Toe board, bean bags, movement dice, and targets has transformed our therapeutic space into a high-engagement learning lab. While donors often think of classroom technology as digital tablets, for my students, \"technology\" encompasses any specialized tool that bridges the gap between their current physical abilities and their functional goals. These items act as a \"full-body\" interface for learning; using a bean bag to hit a target requires complex visual-motor integration—the same brain-to-body coordination needed for a student to eventually master handwriting or track words across a page.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect for the students is the scale and novelty of the equipment, which turns repetitive therapy into a motivating challenge. I have seen children who typically struggle with gross motor planning and proprioception—understanding where their body is in space—become completely captivated by these games. By turning a balance exercise into a \"target mission,\" students are practicing core stability, weight shifting, and bilateral coordination without the frustration that often accompanies traditional clinical tasks. One particular student, who often finds standing and reaching exercises exhausting, was so motivated to complete the Tic-Tac-Toe board that they doubled their usual movement repetitions, demonstrating the incredible power of play-based intervention.","fullyFundedDate":1768111089115,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-movement-and-independence/9994101/","projectTitle":"Empowering Movement and Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natasja","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376852"},{"teacherId":10402270,"projectId":10010147,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Making Math Make Sense: Hands-On Learning for 4th Grade Thinkers.\"\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited and they couldn't wait to start using them! We've been using fraction strips and hands-on models to build and compare fractions, and I've already seen students have \"aha\" moments as concepts started to click.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students actively engage in math and grow more confident every day. Next, we'll be using them to solve real-world problems and explain our thinking through math discussions and writing.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this meaningful learning possible, we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768272463412,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-make-sense-hands-on-learnin/10010147/","projectTitle":"Making Math Make Sense: Hands-On Learning for 4th Grade Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10402270_orig.jpg?crop=443,443,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768173905846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402270"},{"teacherId":5954790,"projectId":9995701,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our library project. Thanks to your donation, our library has been able to add new display shelves that have transformed how students interact with our collection. Once the shelves were installed, students immediately noticed the change. Many students commented on how exciting it was to see books facing outward and featured in a way that made them easier to discover. The displays have created a more welcoming and engaging library space, and students often stop to browse the featured titles before looking at their usual sections.\r\n\r\nSince adding the display shelves, we have seen a noticeable increase in circulation. Books that previously sat unnoticed on traditional shelving are now being picked up regularly, simply because students can see the covers and quickly connect with topics that interest them. The displays have allowed us to highlight new arrivals, monthly themes, and high-interest topics, which has encouraged more spontaneous reading choices and greater curiosity among our students.\r\n\r\nThe shelves have helped turn browsing into an exciting experience and have made the library feel more dynamic and student-centered. We are grateful to the donors who made this possible and helped us create a space that inspires students to read more and discover new ideas.","fullyFundedDate":1768160179336,"projectUrl":"project/mini-library-refresh/9995701/","projectTitle":"Mini Library Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livreri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5954790_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767931644343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5954790"},{"teacherId":6628793,"projectId":9996119,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our speech room! Our new resources are being used daily to support students as they work toward mastery of their IEP goals and benchmarks. The materials are incorporated into small group instruction and individualized sessions to target specific skills such as speech and language development, comprehension, and functional communication. For example, during a recent small group session, students used one of the new game-based activities to practice answering \"wh\" questions. The format encouraged turn-taking, peer interaction, and repeated practice, allowing students to build skills in a motivating and supportive way. When students were first introduced to the materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to explore the new activities and quickly recognized that the materials \"felt like games.\" This increased engagement and participation, even among students who are sometimes hesitant to contribute. The playful format helped reduce anxiety and encouraged students to take risks, try new responses, and persist through challenging tasks.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, the next steps include continuing to implement these new materials consistently during instruction while collecting data on student performance with fidelity. This data collection and progress monitoring will allow us to measure growth toward IEP goals and differentiate and scaffold instruction as needed. As students build confidence and demonstrate increased independence, we will expand the use of the materials to support generalization of skills across settings and tasks. We are incredibly grateful for the support that made these meaningful learning opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768167933771,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-communicators/9996119/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Communicators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6628793_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565484797397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6628793"},{"teacherId":5670284,"projectId":9996073,"letterContent":"In today's world, technology is often just for consumption, but this project has turned my students into creators. For our latest Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit, students are producing history podcasts, debating whether historical figures were heroes or villains.\r\n\r\nYour technology is helping them learn by bridging the gap between academic research and real-world application. They aren't just writing a report to turn in to me; they are crafting a script designed for an audience. They are learning how to enunciate, pace their speaking, and structure arguments logically—all while using professional-grade tools to make their voices sound clear and commanding.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect of the microphone for my students is the instant \"pro\" quality. When they listen to their recordings, they don't sound like kids whispering into a laptop; they sound like true podcasters. That boost in audio quality immediately boosted their confidence.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who is usually very soft-spoken and hesitant to participate in class discussions, absolutely warmed to this new technology. With the microphone, she felt like she had a \"shield\" and a powerful tool at the same time. She volunteered to be the main narrator for her group because she loved how her voice sounded through the headphones. It empowered her to speak up and share her research with passion.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this seamless, professional-level experience possible for them. You have shown them that their voices matter, and that their stories deserve to be heard clearly.","fullyFundedDate":1768603149044,"projectUrl":"project/let-our-5th-graders-be-heard/9996073/","projectTitle":"Let Our 5th Graders Be Heard!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5670284_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533970794176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5670284"},{"teacherId":8142294,"projectId":9997663,"letterContent":"The supplies from DonorsChoose made an immediate and meaningful impact on my 1st grade classroom. When my students received the pencils, smelly stickers, and treasure box toys, their faces lit up with excitement. These simple rewards became powerful motivators—students were eager to work hard, follow expectations, and celebrate their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe LED lights, classroom border, and alphabet decorations completely transformed our learning space. Students noticed the changes right away and proudly shared how \"beautiful\" and \"fun\" the classroom felt. The welcoming environment helped students feel comfortable, excited, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, my students felt valued, supported, and truly cared for. 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