{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cuba - Rushford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10242769,"projectId":9942613,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our \"Building Phonics\" project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students were beyond excited when the materials arrived—there were smiles, gasps, and so much eagerness to dive right in. It truly felt like Christmas morning for our classroom!\r\nWe are using these new resources every day during our phonics instruction. Students are now able to build words hands-on, manipulate sounds, and actively engage in learning rather than just listening. One special moment that stood out was watching a student who has struggled with reading light up with confidence as they successfully built and read a word independently. That sense of pride is something I will never forget.\r\nThese materials have transformed our lessons into interactive, meaningful experiences. Students are more confident, more willing to take risks, and more excited about reading than ever before.\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue building on these foundational skills by working on blending, segmenting, and reading full sentences. These tools will support us as we grow into stronger, more independent readers.\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to succeed and for being a part of their learning journey. Your support has truly made an impact that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1767243241524,"projectUrl":"project/building-phonics/9942613/","projectTitle":"Building Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242769_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757063821137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10242769"},{"teacherId":9058296,"projectId":9706145,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, we were able to provide meaningful financial incentives that motivated and inspired our students in ways that truly made a difference.\r\nYour contributions helped create an environment where students felt recognized for their hard work, dedication, and growth. For many of them, these incentives were more than just rewards—they were symbols of encouragement and belief in their potential. Whether it was improving their academic performance, staying consistent with attendance, or demonstrating positive behavior, students were eager to rise to the challenge.\r\nI wish you could have seen the excitement in the classroom. Students who previously struggled to stay engaged began setting goals for themselves. They supported one another, celebrated achievements, and took pride in their progress. The financial incentives acted as a powerful tool, helping them connect effort with tangible outcomes while also building intrinsic motivation over time.\r\nBeyond the immediate impact, your generosity has helped foster a culture of perseverance and accountability. Students are learning that their actions matter and that dedication can lead to meaningful rewards. These are lessons that extend far beyond the classroom and will stay with them for years to come.\r\nIt is important to me that you know your donation directly impacted real students with real stories. For some, this was the first time they felt their hard work was truly seen and appreciated. For others, it provided the extra push they needed to stay on track and believe in themselves. Every single contribution played a role in creating these moments.\r\nAs an educator, I am incredibly grateful for your support. Projects like this would not be possible without people like you who are willing to invest in the future of our students. Your generosity reminds us that there is a community of individuals who care deeply about education and student success.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in us. Thank you for helping us create opportunities, build confidence, and inspire growth. Your support has made a lasting difference, and we are truly appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1767243241965,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-incentives/9706145/","projectTitle":"Motivation Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feuchter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9058296"},{"teacherId":10305664,"projectId":9807243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting me and my classroom! The materials are well love and used everyday! The fake food and letter soups containers are a hit that are played with everyday. \r\nThe busy book makes learning accessible for all of my students no matter what limitations they may have when it comes to fine motor skills. They love the the solar system kit and our volcano for all of our experiments! The social materials put fun in our SEL circle every day! \r\nThe talk tools help my students gain the oral strength they need for communication and eating ! I am so grateful. When they saw the new toys they were overwhelmed with everything!","fullyFundedDate":1764739479701,"projectUrl":"project/feelings-and-fun/9807243/","projectTitle":"Feelings and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomcho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305664"},{"teacherId":9043079,"projectId":9773171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations in support of our students. Your contribution has already made, and will continue to make, a direct and meaningful impact on the daily learning and independence of the children we serve.\r\n\r\nMany of our students are working toward greater independence in essential self-care tasks, particularly feeding. The suction bowls have been especially helpful for students who are not yet able to stabilize a bowl while taking bites of food. In addition, each student now has access to a cup that is personalized to meet their individual needs. One student, who was previously only drinking from a baby bottle, is now successfully using a 360 cup purchased through your donation—an incredible and meaningful accomplishment for him.\r\n\r\nYour support has also allowed us to provide tools that strengthen fine motor development. Adaptive equipment, such as easy-squeeze hole punches and self-opening scissors, enable students with limited hand strength to participate more independently in classroom activities that might otherwise be inaccessible. Additionally, materials like laminating sheets and Velcro have helped us create durable, reusable learning supports and communication tools for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are better equipped to adapt our instruction and create meaningful opportunities for every student to succeed. Your support truly makes a difference in helping our students build independence each day. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1764742920780,"projectUrl":"project/adapting-and-modifying-our-way-to-indepe/9773171/","projectTitle":"Adapting and Modifying Our Way to Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9043079"},{"teacherId":10244446,"projectId":9965450,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new puzzles, they were immediately excited and couldn't wait to start exploring them. Students from many grade levels now gather around tables in the library to work together, carefully sorting pieces, talking through strategies, and celebrating when the final piece fits. It has been wonderful to watch them collaborate, practice patience, and build problem-solving skills while having fun.\r\n\r\nThese puzzles have become a popular option during library centers. They give students a chance to slow down, focus, and work together in a calm, engaging way. Moving forward, I plan to continue using them as part of our center time so students can strengthen their critical thinking and teamwork while enjoying the library as a space for both learning and creativity.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to the generous donors who made this project possible and helped bring these meaningful learning opportunities to our students","fullyFundedDate":1767243240681,"projectUrl":"project/piecing-together-learning-and-fun/9965450/","projectTitle":"Piecing Together Learning and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tronetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244446_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766239500471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244446"},{"teacherId":10244446,"projectId":9690070,"letterContent":"A few months ago, I posted a project on DonorsChoose to help bring new learning centers to our school library. Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, the entire project was funded. Because of your support, our library has been transformed in ways that have truly impacted our students.\r\n\r\nStudents from Pre-K through fifth grade now have access to hands-on learning spaces that spark imagination, creativity, and curiosity. From the beautiful dollhouse to the light table and building materials, these centers invite students to explore, create, and play while they learn. Every day I see students working together, telling stories, building new worlds, and engaging with the library in ways that go far beyond simply checking out a book.\r\n\r\nThe excitement is real. Students eagerly look forward to their library time because they know it is a place where they can read, imagine, build, and discover. These centers have helped make the library a vibrant space where creativity and learning happen side by side.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference for our students, and I am so grateful that you chose to support this project. Thank you for investing in our library and in the creativity and curiosity of the children who learn here every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764738117743,"projectUrl":"project/choice-centers-for-curious-readers/9690070/","projectTitle":"Choice Centers for Curious Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tronetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244446_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766239500471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244446"},{"teacherId":10212149,"projectId":9636798,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our second grade students now have flexible seating with wiggle chairs and a comfortable carpet space for learning. These additions have already made a meaningful difference—students are more focused, engaged, and excited to participate throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe wiggle chairs allow students to move in a way that helps them stay attentive, while the carpet creates a welcoming area for group lessons, reading time, and class discussions. Your donation has not only enhanced our learning environment but has also shown my students the power of community and generosity. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our classroom.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1764738117230,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-myers-project/9636798/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Myers Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10212149"},{"teacherId":10011714,"projectId":9811737,"letterContent":"I am writing to thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. You have allowed me to provide each of my students their very own book bag to carry books back and forth between school and home. That simple gift has already made a powerful difference. Students beam with pride as they choose books to tuck inside and take home to share with their families. I was also able to build a diverse classroom lending library filled with high-interest titles like Junie B. Jones, Flat Stanley, The Boxcar Children, Pizza and Taco, Fly Guy, Who Would Win?, and Magic Tree House. With such a wide range of reading levels and genres, every child can find a book that feels just right for them.\r\n\r\nThis project is doing so much more than sending books home, it is promoting literacy beyond our classroom walls. Students are practicing skills, building confidence, and discovering the joy of reading in their own homes. Families are becoming partners in the learning process, and conversations about books are happening at the dinner table and at bedtime. Thank you for helping my students grow as readers and for giving them the tools to develop a lifelong love of books. Your generosity is truly making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764738118487,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-bring-home/9811737/","projectTitle":"Books to Bring Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Retz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011714_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y803&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757163130784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011714"},{"teacherId":10011714,"projectId":9813125,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, we were able to purchase nine class sets of Magic Tree House chapter books, and the excitement in our classrooms has been incredible! We are sharing these books between two second grade classrooms, which has allowed us to create a special small-group book club experience for all of our second graders. Together, we designed a book journal to accompany Polar Bears Past Bedtime, giving students a place to respond to their reading, reflect on characters, record new learning, and dig deeper into the story. When students saw the stacks of chapter books ready just for them, their faces lit up. Many of them already love the Magic Tree House series, so having their very own copies to use during book club time made them feel like \"real\" chapter book readers.\r\n\r\nThis project has opened the door for us to provide a more challenging reading group for students who are ready to stretch themselves with longer texts and deeper comprehension work. During our small book club time, students are practicing important skills like summarizing, making predictions, asking thoughtful questions, and connecting nonfiction information about polar bears to the story. Most importantly, they are excited about reading. They eagerly anticipate book club days and proudly share their thinking in their journals and discussions. Your generosity has helped us foster a love of chapter books while building confidence and stronger reading skills. Thank you for giving our second graders the opportunity to grow as readers and to experience the joy of getting lost in a great book together.","fullyFundedDate":1764738117467,"projectUrl":"project/magic-tree-house-adventures/9813125/","projectTitle":"Magic Tree House Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Retz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011714_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y803&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757163130784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011714"},{"teacherId":10011714,"projectId":9946845,"letterContent":"I am writing to say thank you so much for generously giving to my snack project. When the boxes for this project arrived, I just smiled. Inside were Cheez-Its, Goldfish crackers, and boxes of mixed granola bars. These simple items that make an extraordinary difference in a school day. Hunger can be a quiet barrier to learning, and because of your generosity, we were able to remove that barrier for so many students. After everything was unpacked, I sent an email to our entire staff inviting teachers to come fill bags of snacks for their classrooms. The response was immediate. Colleagues stopped by throughout the day, grateful to be able to take snacks back to students who might need something extra. It quickly became clear that this project was not just a blessing for my classroom, but for our entire building. There was a sense of shared appreciation as teachers prepared snack bags for children who come to school without one, forget to pack something, or simply need a boost to make it through a long afternoon. Your donation created a ripple effect of care and support that extended far beyond what I initially imagined.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference for the students in my school.","fullyFundedDate":1767243241285,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9946845/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Retz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011714_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y803&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757163130784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011714"},{"teacherId":10011714,"projectId":9811701,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement! There is something so special about seeing real materials come into our classroom that were chosen just for them. They were thrilled to open boxes filled with tools we could immediately use for math class. The fraction tiles have already made a tremendous difference as students work to understand part–whole relationships and compare fractions in a hands-on, visual way. The greater than/less than magnets have brought so much engagement to our number comparison lessons, helping students confidently explain their thinking. Even practicing math facts has become something they look forward to with our addition and subtraction Bingo games when learning truly feels like play!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are building deeper conceptual understanding while strengthening their confidence. These manipulatives are helping bridge the gap between abstract numbers and concrete understanding, allowing students to model, explain, and apply what they are learning. As we move forward, students will continue using these resources during small group math rotations and partner activities, especially as we extend our fraction work and build fluency with addition and subtraction facts. Your support means so much to me. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764738118712,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives/9811701/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Retz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011714_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y803&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757163130784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011714"},{"teacherId":10242769,"projectId":9797063,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom truly feels more like home.\r\nThe new rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom. It's where we gather each morning for our meeting, where we sit shoulder-to-shoulder during read aloud, and where we come together to build community. What was once just open floor space is now a warm, welcoming area that invites students to sit, share, and learn together.\r\nThe first time my students saw the rug rolled out, their faces lit up. Several immediately said, \"It looks so cozy!\" and \"It feels like a real classroom now!\" One student even quietly told me, \"I like sitting here. It makes me feel calm.\" That comment alone reminded me how powerful something as simple as a rug can be.\r\nWe've already used it for partner reading, math mini-lessons, and collaborative discussions. During a recent reading lesson, students turned and talked about character traits while sitting on the rug. I noticed more eye contact, more thoughtful responses, and stronger participation. Having a defined, comfortable gathering space helps them focus and feel connected.\r\nThe rug has also strengthened our classroom routines. Students know exactly where to come for instruction, discussions, and celebrations. It has created structure while also building a sense of belonging.\r\nNext, we will continue using our gathering space as we dive deeper into our literacy units, especially during interactive read-alouds and shared writing lessons. We are also beginning more collaborative problem-solving in math, where students will come to the rug to model strategies and explain their thinking to the class.\r\nYour support didn't just provide a rug — it created a safe, inviting environment where my students feel comfortable, valued, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping us build a classroom community that truly feels like home.","fullyFundedDate":1764738118263,"projectUrl":"project/a-rug-to-make-our-classroom-feel-like-ho/9797063/","projectTitle":"A Rug to Make Our Classroom Feel Like Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242769_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757063821137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10242769"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21034","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":361,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":94,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":70.4,"schoolId":21034,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cuba - Rushford Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cuba - Rushford Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/cuba-rushford-central-sch-dist/cuba-elementary-school/21034"}