{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ruby Duncan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10427852,"projectId":10584682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to new resources that help make learning more engaging, meaningful, and fun. The students were excited when they first saw the materials and eager to explore how they could use them in their learning. It was wonderful to see their curiosity, enthusiasm, and smiles as they discovered new ways to participate in classroom activities.\r\nAs we continue our lessons and projects, my students will keep using these materials to strengthen their understanding, develop new skills, and work toward their learning goals. Your generosity has helped provide opportunities that make learning more accessible and enjoyable for my students. Thank you for investing in their education and helping create a classroom where they can grow, explore, and succeed. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1788644318897,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-independent-learnin/10584682/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Independent Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernardez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427852"},{"teacherId":10415523,"projectId":10480826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these resources for my 5th grade classroom. My students are enjoying the ability to work comfortably throughout the room. I have heard them on numerous occasions ask if they can silent read around the room! This is a HUGE plus, because I noticed initially I had a class full of students who just didn't enjoy reading. I know that seems silly, but these additions to the classroom are truly making a difference in their education. As we all know, the only way to improve reading skills is to just keep reading! Now with the flexible seating and sensory rug they are taking the initiative to silent read around the room during any down time. This is a double bonus because in our classroom we emphasize autonomy. \r\n\r\nMy students are currently working on analyzing literature and being able to determine the structure of grade level literary pieces. This has been a struggle for us to overcome, but I know with the joy of reading being brought into our room that this will be an obstacle they will overcome and succeed in. I also have two students who use the \"wobble\" inserts on the bottom of their current seats. These are two students who struggle with being stationary and staying focused. They also have had struggles with learning in their seat, which is of course a safety issue. However with the wobble inserts on their seats, I have noticed more classroom engagement from these particular students. They have expressed great gratitude for having these in class daily. I even had a parent ask where I got them from! I was estatic to brag about how supportive our community is and how Donor's choose has impacted our classroom greatly.","fullyFundedDate":1788304897179,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-diverse-learners/10480826/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10415523"},{"teacherId":8121863,"projectId":10574168,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and classroom community, thank you for your generous support and for investing in the success of our elementary learners! Your kindness helps us create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive classroom where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating provides students with opportunities to choose learning spaces that help them feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. Having options such as alternative seating arrangements can encourage student independence, increase engagement, support collaboration, and help students take ownership of their learning. When children feel comfortable and connected to their classroom environment, they are better prepared to participate, build relationships, and do their best work.\r\n\r\nNew books that students can read simply for enjoyment are another meaningful way to support student success. When children have access to books that spark their interests, inspire their imaginations, and encourage curiosity, they begin to see reading as something fun and rewarding rather than just another school assignment. These positive reading experiences help build confidence, develop vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and foster a lifelong love of reading. Every book gives a child another opportunity to grow into a stronger, more enthusiastic reader!\r\n\r\nEveryday classroom supplies, such as pencil holders, clipboards, and headphones, also make a tremendous difference in students' daily learning experiences. Pencil holders help keep materials organized and within reach, clipboards provide flexibility for learning in different spaces, and headphones allow students to focus during independent digital learning activities. These practical tools help students stay organized, minimize distractions, and be prepared to participate successfully in everyday classroom routines.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports more than classroom materials. It helps create an environment where students feel valued, develop independence, discover the joy of reading, and build the skills they need for future success. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to helping our students reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and for helping us make learning a positive and memorable experience for every child!","fullyFundedDate":1788548170857,"projectUrl":"project/independent-2nd-graders/10574168/","projectTitle":"Independent 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8121863_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634858557226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dreamkeepers"},{"teacherId":9351863,"projectId":10600582,"letterContent":"Sensory wobble feet and fidget toys play a powerful role in helping special needs students stay regulated and ready to learn. Wobble feet provide gentle, controlled movement that supports balance, core strength, and body awareness. Students use them by placing their feet on the discs while seated, allowing for subtle rocking or shifting that helps release excess energy in a safe, productive way. Many students immediately responded with excitement and curiosity, often smiling or asking if they could keep using them. As they settled in, teachers noticed calmer bodies, improved posture, and longer periods of focused engagement.\r\n\r\nFidget toys offer a different but equally important kind of support. Students use them during lessons, transitions, or moments of stress to keep their hands busy in a calming, purposeful way. Whether squeezing, stretching, or rolling a fidget, these tools help ease anxiety and prevent sensory overload. Kids often react with relief and enthusiasm, expressing how the fidgets \"help their hands feel busy\" or make it easier to listen. Together, wobble feet and fidget toys create a learning environment where students' sensory needs are respected, their independence is strengthened, and their overall confidence grows.","fullyFundedDate":1788793137906,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-success-through-essen/10600582/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Success Through Essential Sensory Tools and Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Postorino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9351863_orig.jpg?crop=841,841,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721244717576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351863"},{"teacherId":10653630,"projectId":10602014,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom! The resources from **ClassHome: Essential Tools for Everyday Learning** help my students feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new supplies and immediately appreciated having things they could use throughout the school day. These simple essentials may seem small, but they help create a classroom where students feel supported and can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons and classroom activities, these resources will be part of our everyday learning experience. Thank you for helping me build a classroom that feels like a second home—a place where my students can learn, grow, and feel cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1788795284894,"projectUrl":"project/classhome-essential-tools-for-everyday/10602014/","projectTitle":"ClassHome: Essential Tools for Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olayvar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10653630"},{"teacherId":145309,"projectId":10578168,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity. The supplies you donated have already made such a positive difference in our daily classroom routine, and we are so thankful for your support.\r\nThe staplers and tape have been wonderfully helpful for keeping us organized during our small group projects, math activities, and reading assignments. Having these tools readily available allows our students to assemble and secure their work neatly without losing momentum.\r\nOur new weekly planners are also making a huge impact. The students are using them daily to track their schedules and stay on top of their responsibilities, which is helping them build independence and lifelong time-management skills.\r\nFinally, the classroom refrigerator has been a fantastic addition to our room. Having plenty of cold water and snacks available right here keeps our students refreshed and ready to learn. Most importantly, it means far fewer interruptions during small group instruction, as students no longer need to leave the room to grab a drink.\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' success. We are deeply grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1788610402557,"projectUrl":"project/adding-a-little-fun-to-the-classroom/10578168/","projectTitle":"Adding a Little Fun to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp145309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448908878880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/145309"},{"teacherId":10597097,"projectId":10566685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Our primary autism class of 8 students has been using the new sand table to practice sharing, turn-taking, and building fine motor skills through guided play. They were so excited when the sand table arrived and couldn't wait to jump in and start exploring it together!\r\nThis tactile resource helps my students regulate their sensory needs while working on crucial communication goals in a fun, safe environment. We will continue using the sand table to encourage peer interaction and foster friendship-making skills among all 8 students during playtime. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our daily classroom routine!","fullyFundedDate":1788480024742,"projectUrl":"project/dig-into-learning-a-sensory-table-for-p/10566685/","projectTitle":"Dig Into Learning: A Sensory Table for Primary Autism Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kocur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10597097"},{"teacherId":8123531,"projectId":10000679,"letterContent":"These math manipulatives have changed my math block! My students are more engaged with hands-on learning. They are more independent and love the productive struggle during independent work time. It has made their free time more constructive as well. I am hearing rich math discussions. Also, when students finish their work early, they are able to pull out a resource from their desk and study their multiplication facts or fractions. \r\n\r\nThe reusability is one of the best aspects because these resources will reach hundreds of students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1768184975218,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives/10000679/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8123531"},{"teacherId":2131126,"projectId":10010133,"letterContent":"Thank you for the supplies donated. Students are excited to have new headphones that allow them to listen to the programs they use throughout the day without being distracted by others. \r\n I appreciate the lamination sheets. They allow students to reuse things over and over. This has been particularly useful with the phonics tools they use daily. \r\n Students are staying more organized with their new storage containers. This makes it quicker to find the needed supplies and keeps me from having to replace items repeatedly.","fullyFundedDate":1768539893427,"projectUrl":"project/equity-for-explorers-empowering-diverse/10010133/","projectTitle":"Equity for Explorers: Empowering Diverse 3rd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2131126"},{"teacherId":10408285,"projectId":10032024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our autism classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that truly make a difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new materials during small group instruction and independent work time to build communication, reading, and math skills. One special moment was when a student who usually struggles to participate became fully engaged using the visual supports\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious. Many of them were eager to explore, and it was wonderful to see their increased focus and participation right away.\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their growth. Your generosity is true","fullyFundedDate":1769177573172,"projectUrl":"project/small-gifts-big-impact-for-autism-stude/10032024/","projectTitle":"Small Gifts, Big Impact for Autism Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10408285_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768577681896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10408285"},{"teacherId":10399864,"projectId":9997888,"letterContent":"The technology has transformed the way my students learn by making lessons more interactive, personalized, and engaging. Instead of passively receiving information, students are actively involved in their learning through hands-on experiences, immediate feedback, and opportunities to work at their own pace. This allows me to better meet the needs of all learners—providing extra support where needed while also challenging students who are ready to go further. As a result, students are more focused, confident, and invested in their learning, often taking greater ownership of their progress.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new technology is how engaging and rewarding it feels. They love being able to interact with the content in a way that feels fun and meaningful, and they are especially motivated by the ability to see their progress in real time. I have also noticed that students who were previously more reserved or struggled with confidence have really connected with this technology. They are more willing to take risks, try new strategies, and persist through challenges because they can learn at their own pace and experience success more frequently.","fullyFundedDate":1768152727357,"projectUrl":"project/listen-create-learn-a-student-centere/9997888/","projectTitle":"Listen, Create, Learn: A Student-Centered Literacy Center","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Reeder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399864"},{"teacherId":10409538,"projectId":10034810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K classroom! Your generosity has brought so much joy and hands-on learning to our students. When the materials first arrived, students were very excited, smiling, cheering and eager to explore everything. The puppets quickly became a favorite, and during circle time students have been using them to retell familiar stories. It has been wonderful to see even our shyest learners open up, using their puppets to build confidence and practice language skills. The dramatic play clothing has also inspired imaginative play, with students taking on different roles and collaborating with one another. \r\n\r\nWe have also been using the math games and 3-D foam shapes during small group activities to build early math skills. Students love creating and exploring shapes, strengthening their understanding of basic geometry through art and play. As we move forward, we plan to expand these experiences by encouraging students to create their own simple stories and structures, combining creativity with early literacy and math concepts. 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