{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"A.C. Redshaw Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7280089,"projectId":9923263,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for this amazing donation to our project, \"Reading to Grow: Inspiring Identity, Imagination, and Inclusion.\" These books will help support our English Language Arts curriculum, where students learn about accepting and appreciating people for who they are as individuals.\r\n\r\nThe students were incredibly excited to unbox the new books. They all had the opportunity to browse through them, and the excitement in the classroom was wonderful to see. These books will be a fantastic addition to our classroom library and will support our third-grade curriculum for the remainder of this school year and into next year.\r\n\r\nMany of the books will be used as engaging read-alouds to support our curriculum lessons. For example, we are currently learning about mysterious creatures, and we plan to use How to Catch a Yeti as a fun and engaging read-aloud to introduce a lesson. The books will also be used during independent and buddy reading time, when students work with partners to read books that interest them. The Yeti Files series has already proven to be very engaging, and the reading level is perfect for our third-grade students.\r\n\r\nOur students are highly engaged in the topics we are studying, especially our current unit on mysterious creatures. They were especially excited to learn more about the Legend of the Loch Ness Monster after recently reading an article about it. During the lesson, students had to locate evidence of the mysterious creature and determine whether the evidence was visual or physical. They then evaluated whether the evidence was strong enough to prove that the creature might exist. The students were extremely engaged in this investigation, and your donated books will help extend their curiosity and learning even further.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting our classroom readers and thinkers. Your donation is truly making a difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1772154220829,"projectUrl":"project/reading-to-grow-inspiring-identity-ima/9923263/","projectTitle":"Reading to Grow: Inspiring Identity, Imagination, and Inclusion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Britske","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7280089_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592917682977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7280089"},{"teacherId":10060806,"projectId":9577322,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the wonderful resources used for my first-grade classroom.\r\nOne donation that I am grateful for that of the special seating that gains students interest to read. They are always excited to get use of the seat/chair once they get situated with their book. \r\n\r\nI am also grateful for the bins to keep papers organized. Students use the various papers during Centers and can choose between activities such as reading responses and writing. Before I had these organizers, the classroom activities were a mess. Now, they can peruse the area and choose between the various worksheets.\r\n\r\nOverall, I have to say students love the donations.. Thank you again.\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Tave","fullyFundedDate":1765404326602,"projectUrl":"project/sit-write-learn-repeat/9577322/","projectTitle":"Sit, Write, Learn, Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. TAVE","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10060806"},{"teacherId":9431862,"projectId":9603020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our preschool LLD classroom with therapy putty, loop scissors, and a variety of fine motor tools. Our three- and four-year-olds were so excited to explore them, and these materials quickly became an important part of our daily learning. The therapy putty helped our students strengthen their little hand muscles as they stretched, pulled, and searched for hidden beads. The loop scissors made cutting activities more accessible, allowing even our most hesitant learners to experience success and build confidence.\r\nThese tools supported meaningful learning in so many ways. We used them during art projects, in our sensory center, and during small-group activities to practice cutting, squeezing, rolling, and shaping. The children worked on hand strength, coordination, and early writing skills while having fun and staying engaged. Thank you for your generosity and for helping our students grow through hands-on play and purposeful fine-motor practice.","fullyFundedDate":1758292021941,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-skill-building/9603020/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Skill Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattheiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705066011228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmatthiss"},{"teacherId":9431862,"projectId":9028567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the thoughtful gifts of sweatshirts, gloves, soft clothing, and hand warmers. Our preschoolers in the LLD program truly benefited from having items that felt gentle, warm, and comfortable on their bodies during the cold winter days. Many of our students are highly sensitive to textures and temperature changes, and these cozy items helped them stay regulated, calm, and ready to participate in their day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made a noticeable difference in our classroom. Children who typically struggle with scratchy materials or feeling cold were able to enjoy outdoor play, transitions, and classroom activities with greater ease. The soft fabrics, warm layers, and comforting hand warmers helped them feel safe, secure, and cared for. Thank you for supporting our students' sensory needs and helping them feel comfortable and confident throughout the winter season.","fullyFundedDate":1737153492176,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-and-water-for-our-learning-during/9028567/","projectTitle":"Warmth and Water for our Learning During Winter Weather","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattheiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705066011228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmatthiss"},{"teacherId":9431862,"projectId":8792702,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing building blocks! Our three- and four-year-olds in the LLD preschool classroom lit up the moment they saw them. Suddenly, every day felt like a new adventure as the children imagined themselves building towers, castles, and even \"super garages\" for their cars. The blocks brought so much excitement and creativity into our room.\r\nAll week long, the children were busy little builders. They worked together to make tall structures, laughed when their towers wobbled, and cheered when they stayed standing. The blocks helped them practice sharing, problem-solving, and using their strong builder hands. It was so much fun watching their ideas grow bigger and braver with every build.\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for giving our classroom something that sparks so much joy. The building blocks have quickly become a favorite, filling our days with teamwork, imagination, and lots of proud \"Look what I made!\" moments. Thank you for helping our little builders learn through play!","fullyFundedDate":1733324431054,"projectUrl":"project/building-towers-toward-a-strong-and-brig/8792702/","projectTitle":"Building Towers Toward a Strong and Bright Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattheiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705066011228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmatthiss"},{"teacherId":9431862,"projectId":9028619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a variety of tapes to use during our activities. Our three- and four-year-olds in the LLD classroom were so excited to explore all the different kinds—painter's tape, masking tape, and even colorful decorative tape. Having these materials available opened up so many hands-on opportunities for our little learners.\r\nWe used the tapes in creative and engaging ways throughout the week. The children practiced fine-motor skills by tearing and sticking tape during art projects, made tape paths on the floor to follow during movement activities, and used tape to build structures during our block center time. Each type of tape supported a different skill, and the students loved experimenting with how each one felt and worked.\r\nWe're so grateful for your support in helping us create meaningful, multisensory learning experiences. The tapes added excitement to our lessons and helped our students grow in their communication, problem-solving, and motor development. Thank you again for thinking of our classroom and helping our young learners shine!","fullyFundedDate":1742921967021,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-sticky-using-tape-for-explora/9028619/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Sticky! Using Tape for Exploration and Decoration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattheiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705066011228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmatthiss"},{"teacherId":7280089,"projectId":9073806,"letterContent":"On behalf of our third grade class, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of materials for our recess and indoor play activities. Your support has made a lasting and positive impact on our students, and we are excited to share just how much of a difference your contribution has made.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our students now enjoy a more vibrant and engaging outdoor recess with the new set of balls, chalk, and skip-hop toys. The outdoor balls have brought an added element of fun and teamwork, as students come together to play games and challenge each other in friendly competition. The chalk has sparked creative expression as children draw their favorite scenes, games, and even hopscotch courts, bringing an artistic touch to their playtime. The skip-hop toys have provided hours of active fun, encouraging children to jump, hop, and develop important physical coordination skills. These materials have truly transformed recess into a time of both creative play and physical activity, all thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nInside, your donation of new games and drawing materials has had an equally profound effect. The Tic-Tac-Toe, Maze Ball, and Connect Four games have been a hit, fostering critical thinking and strategic skills as children challenge one another to games that are both fun and educational. These games have created moments of connection and teamwork, as students collaborate, compete, and grow in a supportive environment. The addition of drawing materials has sparked even more creativity, allowing students to express themselves in new ways, whether it's through doodling, designing, or simply relaxing and creating.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your thoughtful donation, which has not only enhanced our students' playtime but also contributed to their overall well-being and development. Your kindness has truly made a difference in their lives, and we are excited to see how these new resources continue to inspire joy and learning in the months to come.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and support. We are fortunate to have you as part of our community, and we look forward to seeing the lasting impact of your donation.\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1741099911629,"projectUrl":"project/making-recess-worth-it/9073806/","projectTitle":"Making Recess Worth It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Britske","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7280089_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592917682977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7280089"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81563","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":736,"numTeachers":78,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":93,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":70.4,"schoolId":81563,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about A.C. 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