{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"P277Q @ 245 - The Riverview School","outOfStateSupporters":22.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10016267,"projectId":10150880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Cooking Up Communication project! These materials will provide my students with meaningful, hands-on opportunities to develop communication skills through fun and engaging cooking activities. As a speech-language pathologist working with students with significant communication needs, I am always looking for ways to make communication functional and meaningful throughout the school day. Cooking activities create natural opportunities for students to request preferred items, make choices, follow simple directions, and participate in shared experiences with their peers and teachers.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I look forward to creating engaging activities where every student can participate in their own way, whether through gestures, picture symbols, communication devices, or vocalizations. Even small moments, such as requesting an ingredient, choosing between two options, or anticipating the next step, can be important opportunities for communication growth. Your generosity helps make these experiences possible and supports my goal of helping students build skills that extend beyond the speech therapy room and into their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom environment where communication is encouraged, celebrated, and accessible to everyone. Your support means so much and will help my students continue exploring, learning, and connecting with the people around them!","fullyFundedDate":1776257679995,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-communication-hands-on-speec/10150880/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Communication: Hands-On Speech Therapy in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cstanolevich-speech"},{"teacherId":5255016,"projectId":10194011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring our \"Kindness Helpers\" program to life! Because of your generosity, my students now have engaging, hands-on materials that are helping them build leadership, empathy, and confidence.\r\nStudents are already using the new resources to practice meaningful leadership roles such as greeters, peer helpers, and classroom supporters. One special moment was watching students use the Multicultural Career Figures and Dress-Up IDs to role-play welcoming classmates and helping peers follow routines. Many students proudly stepped into leadership roles and showed kindness and cooperation with confidence.\r\nThe students were thrilled when they first saw the materials. The Live Butterfly Garden Kit created immediate excitement, with students eagerly volunteering to help care for the butterflies and observe their growth. The sensory and regulation tools have also helped students feel calm, confident, and ready to participate.\r\nNext, students will continue rotating through leadership roles, creating \"How We Help\" books, guiding peers through activities, and caring for the butterfly habitat. The visual supports and hands-on stations are helping students become more independent while making a positive impact throughout our school community.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting their growth as caring, capable leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1779119225928,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-helpers-empowering-student-lea/10194011/","projectTitle":"Kindness Helpers: Empowering Student Leaders Through Hands-On Community Service","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaRocca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5255016_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784653182679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255016"},{"teacherId":5255016,"projectId":10150621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and believing in my students. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences and overall success.\r\nIn a special education classroom, the smallest tools often create the biggest impact. The laminating materials, Velcro, batteries, laminating machine, and sensory supports will allow me to create individualized, durable, and engaging learning materials that meet the unique needs of each student. These resources will help my students communicate more effectively, follow routines independently, stay emotionally regulated, and participate more confidently throughout the school day.\r\nThis project has already helped create a more structured, supportive, and accessible environment where my students feel safe, successful, and excited to learn. One of the greatest impacts has been increasing student independence and engagement. Visual schedules, communication boards, and hands-on sensory supports give my students the ability to better understand expectations, express their needs, and remain focused during instruction. The calming sensory tools, such as the rainmaker, also help students regulate emotions and transition more smoothly throughout the day.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are gaining the tools they need not only to learn academically, but also to build confidence, communication skills, and independence that will support them far beyond the classroom.\r\nThank you again for making such a lasting impact on my students' lives and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778149265156,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-thrive-with-the-tools-t/10150621/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Thrive with the Tools They Deserve","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaRocca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5255016_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784653182679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255016"},{"teacherId":9849764,"projectId":9921827,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are communicating and participating in ways that were much harder before. Many of my students have limited verbal communication skills, and the iPad gives them a way to express their needs, make choices, and engage more independently throughout the school day. Using communication apps, visual supports, and interactive activities, students are more engaged and confident during lessons and daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part has been seeing students realize they can successfully communicate using the device. Some students who were once hesitant to participate are now more willing to interact with teachers and classmates. The protective case has also helped students safely and confidently use the iPad independently during daily activities. Your support is helping my students build communication skills, confidence, and independence every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768394342228,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-communication-and-confidence/9921827/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Communication and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angelic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849764_orig.jpg?crop=2084,2084,x177,y247&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746413375916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849764"},{"teacherId":6249579,"projectId":9761501,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our ABA Art Program for K–2 students with special needs. Your kindness and commitment are making a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners.\r\nBecause of your donation, we were able to create both a sensory station and a fine-motor skills station designed especially for early elementary students. These spaces give our students opportunities to explore, create, and learn in ways that match their individual needs and abilities. The sensory station provides a safe and calming environment where students can regulate and engage their senses, while the fine-motor station helps them build important skills like grasping and hand-eye coordination through fun, hands-on activities.\r\nFor many of our students, these experiences are essential for building confidence, independence, and a love of learning. Your support helps ensure they have access to tools and environments that allow them to succeed and shine.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students and our mission. Thank you for helping us create a nurturing and engaging space where every child can grow.","fullyFundedDate":1762214487908,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-art-tools-for-aba-k-2-classrooms/9761501/","projectTitle":"Sensory Art Tools for ABA K-2 Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6249579_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x213,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639867051901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6249579"},{"teacherId":5255016,"projectId":9917871,"letterContent":"Board books with sound have already made a powerful and lasting difference in my K–2 ABA classroom of autistic learners. Many of my students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and some are currently living in shelters, where access to books at home is limited or inconsistent. Because of this, these books are not simply an addition to our classroom—they are an essential part of how my students experience literacy. For many of them, this is their primary exposure to books, making it critical that the materials are engaging, accessible, and designed to meet their unique learning needs.\r\nThese books are especially meaningful because they meet my students where they are developmentally. The sturdy board pages allow students with fine motor challenges to independently turn pages without frustration or fear of tearing them. This independence builds confidence and encourages repeated interaction with books. When students feel successful, they are more likely to stay engaged and develop a positive connection with reading.\r\nThe sound features have significantly increased student engagement and motivation. The immediate sensory feedback captures attention and helps sustain it, which can be challenging for many of my learners. These books provide a multisensory experience by combining visual, auditory, and tactile input. Hearing sounds that match pictures reinforces understanding and supports language development. For students who are minimally verbal or still developing expressive communication, these sounds often prompt imitation, vocalization, and increased interaction—key steps in building communication skills.\r\nThe skills introduced through these books go far beyond basic reading. Students are developing foundational communication skills such as requesting (manding), labeling (tacting), and making choices. For example, a student may request a specific book, press a sound button, and attempt to label what they hear or see. These small but meaningful interactions reflect real progress in communication. The books also support joint attention, as students learn to share an experience with a teacher or peer by focusing on the same page, sound, or activity.\r\nIn addition, these books help build important cognitive and readiness skills. The sound buttons teach cause-and-effect relationships, helping students understand that their actions produce outcomes. Students are also strengthening listening skills, expanding vocabulary, and developing early comprehension. Over time, many begin to anticipate familiar sounds, recognize patterns, and respond to simple questions—important foundations for literacy.\r\nReading in our classroom looks different from a traditional setting, but it is highly intentional and interactive. It is structured and individualized to meet each student's needs. Some students sit with a teacher and actively engage by pressing buttons, pointing to pictures, or using communication systems to request or label. Others participate for shorter periods, gradually building their attention and tolerance. We embed verbal behavior strategies throughout reading, prompting communication and reinforcing all attempts. Every reading experience becomes an opportunity to build language, connection, and independence.\r\nSeveral students are especially benefiting from these books. Some of my minimally verbal students are now independently activating sound buttons and then looking to an adult, smiling, or attempting to imitate the sounds. These moments show increased engagement, communication, and social connection. Other students are demonstrating longer attention spans and are choosing to engage with books more often. One student has even begun bringing books to staff and requesting \"read,\" which we had not seen before. This reflects both growth in communication and a developing interest in literacy.\r\nOverall, these board books with sound have made reading more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all of my students. They are helping to build essential communication, social, cognitive, and early literacy skills in a way that is joyful and motivating. Most importantly, they are giving my students the opportunity to experience success and develop a love for learning.\r\nTo everyone who generously supported and funded this project, thank you. Your kindness has already had a meaningful and lasting impact on my students' growth and learning. You have provided them with opportunities they may not otherwise have, and your generosity truly means more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1773888826428,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-potential-accessible-reading-f/9917871/","projectTitle":"Pages of Potential: Accessible Reading for Developing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaRocca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5255016_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784653182679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255016"},{"teacherId":10016267,"projectId":9616049,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my students now have access to interactive books and storytelling materials that truly bring learning to life. The Eric Carle stories with felt pieces and the \"Pete the Cat\" storytelling kit have transformed our speech therapy sessions into engaging, hands-on experiences. My students are excited to participate, eager to retell stories, and more motivated to use their voices.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made a meaningful difference in my students' learning. The visual and tactile supports help them build vocabulary, practice sequencing, answer questions, and improve expressive language skills in a way that feels fun and accessible. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now actively engaging, pointing, labeling, and retelling stories with growing confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth. Your kindness has given them tools that support communication, confidence, and a love of learning. The impact of your generosity will be felt every day as my students continue to develop their voices and share their stories.","fullyFundedDate":1758828379867,"projectUrl":"project/stories-come-alive-building-language-th/9616049/","projectTitle":"Stories Come Alive: Building Language Through Books & Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cstanolevich-speech"},{"teacherId":10016267,"projectId":9504723,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is now cleaner, more organized, and better equipped for focused learning! The cleaning supplies, storage bins, folders, and dividers have completely transformed our shared space. My students now have a calm, clutter-free area where they can fully engage in their speech therapy activities without distractions.\r\n\r\nMy students with autism in kindergarten and first grade thrive on structure, routine, and visual organization. Having these materials has made a huge difference in their comfort and ability to focus. The addition of hands-on tools, such as dot markers, has made our sessions more interactive and enjoyable, encouraging communication and creativity in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped us start the school year strong, and every item you funded continues to support my students' growth and confidence daily. 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