{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Riverdale Ave Community School","outOfStateSupporters":32.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9746229,"projectId":9604851,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to share the impact your generosity has had on our classroom and students. Thanks to your support, our classroom is a more vibrant, engaging, and dynamic space for learning. I am excited to share how your generous contribution has directly impacted our classroom, especially through the new manipulatives we received. These hands-on materials have been incredibly helpful in supporting our students' learning. My students have a new approach and look forward to math and using the manipulatives. They now enjoy center time! Thank you for all you did for us!","fullyFundedDate":1758899038146,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-a-turtle-y-awesome-yea/9604851/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for a Turtle-y Awesome Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferdi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9746229"},{"teacherId":4991871,"projectId":9418643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. The essential tools we received including: markers, post-its, erasers, colored and copy paper, Lysol, pens, tape, and laminating sheets to name a few have truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nIn our ICT classroom, where students come with varied skill levels and learning styles, it is crucial to provide equitable access to the curriculum. Many of our learners benefit greatly from visual supports, and thanks to your contributions, we are now able to print daily anchor charts, create vibrant displays using colorful paper and markers, and use post-its and tape to support hands-on learning strategies. These materials help keep lessons engaging and students on task.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes it possible for us to maintain a classroom that is organized, inspiring, and responsive to student needs. We are continually recognized for the high-leverage learning and collaborative teaching model we implement, and that success is directly tied to the essential tools and supplies you've helped to provide.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your ongoing support and belief in our students. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping to make our classroom a place where all learners can thrive. PS: One student's reaction was, \"Wow, Ms. E, we are really lucky to get all those gifts!\" To which I responded, \"You all are not just lucky; you are deserving, and there are people out there who believe in your potential.\"","fullyFundedDate":1758899263095,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-equipping-every-lea/9418643/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success-Equipping Every Learner With the Tools They Deserve","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estephane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4991871_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511228310671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-estephane"},{"teacherId":4991871,"projectId":9037217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our project, Mastering Phonics & Phonological Awareness Skills to Become Better READERS! \r\n\r\nOur students were thrilled to receive \"New Guided reading books\" to push their reading level! One students shouted with excitement, \"We have the tools!!\" when the package arrived!! They needed to strengthen foundational literacy skills such as letter-sound recognition, blending, segmenting, and decoding. These skills are the building blocks of our below benchmark reading goals, and your support ensured that our students will not just learn to read—but read with confidence, excitement, and independence.\r\n\r\nYour gift opened the door to new opportunities for our children who are eager to learn but sometimes lack the resources at home or in the classroom. Because of you, our students now have engaging and hands-on ways to practice reading skills every day, helping them become stronger, more fluent, and motivated readers.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in the power of literacy and for investing in our classroom community. Your support is truly helping to shape future readers and lifelong learners in Brownsville!","fullyFundedDate":1746762158414,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-phonics-phonological-awarene/9037217/","projectTitle":"Mastering Phonics & Phonological Awareness Skills to Become Better READERS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estephane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4991871_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511228310671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-estephane"},{"teacherId":9559339,"projectId":8727458,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more vibrant and engaging learning space. The new chart stand, easels, easel paper, and sentence strips are being used daily during shared writing, art, and literacy activities. For example, during our recent storytelling project, students eagerly took turns drawing their favorite part of a book on the easel paper, while others dictated sentences that we wrote on the colorful sentence strips. Seeing their own words displayed made them proud and motivated to keep writing.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many ran straight to the easel, asking, \"Can I try?\" They immediately began drawing pictures, scribbling letters, and working together to create group stories. The bright sentence strips have quickly become a class favorite—students love choosing a color and using them to build sentences during literacy centers.\r\n\r\nThese resources are more than just supplies—they are tools that spark creativity, collaboration, and confidence. The next steps for our students include expanding our shared writing into a classroom book that we'll proudly display on the new chart stand. The easel paper and sentence strips will continue to support projects that combine art, literacy, and student voice, ensuring that each child sees themselves as an author and an artist.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has opened the door to so many new possibilities for learning. Thank you for giving my students the chance to explore, create, and grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1725546412335,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-pre-k-learners-in-brownsville/8727458/","projectTitle":"Empowering Pre-K Learners in Brownsville","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9559339"},{"teacherId":9746229,"projectId":9051257,"letterContent":"The kids were so excited to build bridges and interact with the science kits. Thank you so much for bringing the vision alive. \r\nI just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of materials to our classroom. Because of your support, my students were able to engage in hands-on science projects that sparked curiosity, creativity, and real excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nFrom building simple circuits to exploring chemical reactions, your contributions made it possible for my students to see themselves as scientists and problem-solvers. These kinds of meaningful, hands-on experiences make a lasting impact—and we couldn't have done it without you.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in the power of learning through discovery. Your kindness truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1742568877089,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds/9051257/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferdi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9746229"},{"teacherId":9258437,"projectId":9037105,"letterContent":"When my students first received the new classroom materials—markers, folders, and books—their excitement was incredible. Many of these students have struggled with traditional learning tools, so having colorful markers to express their ideas, organized folders to keep track of their work, and engaging books tailored to their reading levels made a huge difference. They felt empowered and ready to tackle new challenges.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped make lessons more hands-on and accessible, allowing students to participate actively and develop important skills like reading comprehension and organization. For example, during a recent writing project, students used the markers to brainstorm and illustrate their stories, which boosted their creativity and confidence.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we're building a classroom environment where every child feels capable and motivated. As we move forward, we'll continue using these tools to support individualized learning, help students catch up academically, and celebrate every bit of progress. Your generosity is helping my students unlock their potential—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746787275314,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-greatness/9037105/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Greatness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9258437_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703125237105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9258437"},{"teacherId":9754100,"projectId":8793498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Your kindness means a lot to us. My students are become better writers every day, and your supplies make the learning experience that much more enjoyable. In second grade, the students are learning to become independent writers and they are thriving!\r\n Donors choose make a huge difference in students lives. Especially those with limited resources. Your donations make a significant impact on my students. These supplies helped us not only enjoy the writing process more but we also got to celebrate their writing success!\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1735705693166,"projectUrl":"project/writing-warriors/8793498/","projectTitle":"Writing Warriors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754100"},{"teacherId":4991871,"projectId":8743550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! The materials you provided — including Post-its, Velcro dots, markers, pens, a center stand, paper, magnets, bright colored paper, and Sharpies — have already made a tremendous impact in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThe bright colored paper has brought joy and creativity to our learning activities, making student work stand out proudly on our classroom walls. Post-its have become a powerful tool for brainstorming, quick reflections, and interactive lessons. When visitors walk into our classroom, they always complement how \"Print Rich\" the learning environment is! This wouldn't be possible without your generous donations! The markers and Sharpies have helped students express their ideas boldly, while the Velcro dots and Magnets have made our centers and visuals interactive and engaging. The center stand has truly organized our learning stations, allowing students to navigate activities independently with confidence. \r\n\r\nThese supplies have not only enhanced our academic lessons but also fostered collaboration, creativity, and ownership in our learning space. Every day, I see the excitement on my students' faces as they use these materials. Your kindness has created a more vibrant, productive, and welcoming classroom for us all. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1735586573062,"projectUrl":"project/help-create-equity-and-access-in-brownsv/8743550/","projectTitle":"Help Create Equity and Access in Brownsville with Essential Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estephane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4991871_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511228310671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-estephane"},{"teacherId":1532556,"projectId":8850402,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the books to add to our classroom library. I wish you could have seen the excitement in my students' eyes. Their eyes lit up just seeing all the books. They have been eager to read and can't wait to dive into the next story.\r\n\r\nTheir rich discussions about the books have truly enhanced our learning environment, and the excitement for reading has significantly increased. Students that once lacked excitement for reading, have now gained excitement and are literally asking me when they can sign out their next book.\r\n\r\nWe are forever grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\nMs. Koroma-Bernard","fullyFundedDate":1735130323615,"projectUrl":"project/today-a-reader-tomorrow-a-leader/8850402/","projectTitle":"Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koroma-Bernard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1532556_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472841085602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1532556"},{"teacherId":9396968,"projectId":8851575,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping supply the counseling room at our elementary school! Students are very excited to use their art supplies, games, and toys as they engage in individual and group sessions.\r\n\r\nStudents use play to express themselves, build relationships and trust, and make new friendships. Each student is unique and having a variety of options in toys, games, and art supplies allows them voice and choice to express themselves, imagine, and create.\r\n\r\nThank you for contributing to our space and ensuring our students have the supplies they need to enjoy counseling and feel safe at school.","fullyFundedDate":1728995398785,"projectUrl":"project/supply-new-counseling-room/8851575/","projectTitle":"Supply New Counseling Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9396968_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y242&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727876618470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9396968"},{"teacherId":9396968,"projectId":8999067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our new counseling library! Our students have loved the new books and they are grounding group lessons and discussions. \r\n\r\nUsing social stories is a key part of developing language and vocabulary for describing big emotions and coping strategies that our students can use throughout their lives. Books like, \"All the Ways to Be Smart\" and \"Giraffes Can't Dance\" help students develop tolerance and identify their strengthens and unique talents. \r\n\r\nThank you for enlivening our counseling room and providing new, exciting books for our students to engage with.","fullyFundedDate":1735833793749,"projectUrl":"project/new-counseling-books/8999067/","projectTitle":"New Counseling Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9396968_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y242&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727876618470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9396968"},{"teacherId":9258437,"projectId":8754653,"letterContent":"A Little Bit Of This and A Little Bit of That was inspired to be able to create and provide students and teachers with the opportunity to increase students learning. Teachers have a hard time supplying their classroom and students often suffer from this. With this project, my students have decodable books to increase their level, new chapter books to spark their interest, in addition to snacks to fill their tummies during reading, math and writing lessons. Our students are lucky to have supporters during this precious time in their lives. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1735130322503,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-this-a-little-bit-of-th/8754653/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9258437_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703125237105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9258437"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_104523","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":300,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":63,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.4,"schoolId":104523,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Riverdale Ave Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Riverdale Ave Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/riverdale-ave-community-school446/104523"}