{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rama Road Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9558872,"projectId":10689715,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom library project. Your contribution has made it possible to bring a diverse, accessible collection of board books into our classroom, nurturing a lifelong love of reading in our students with disabilities.\r\n\r\nEach title has been carefully chosen to engage multiple senses and learning styles, ensuring that every student can find books that speak to them. What makes this gift even more meaningful is that many of these books will be shared with families, extending the joy of reading beyond the classroom and strengthening the bond between students and their loved ones.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the transformative power of inclusive literature and for investing in the literacy and love of reading of every child in our classroom. Your generosity ensures that no student is left behind when it comes to the magic of stories.","fullyFundedDate":1790781261234,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-possibility/10689715/","projectTitle":"Pages of Possibility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558872_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750880895103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-courtney-ecprek"},{"teacherId":9558872,"projectId":10493074,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Your contribution has made it possible to provide practical, playful, and purposeful tools that will profoundly impact every student's learning journey.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom now includes items that create a space specifically designed to meet the needs of my neurodiverse learners, offering structure, sensory support, and tools that empower independence. Every item you helped provide contributes to a calmer, more predictable, and inclusive environment where all students can engage, express themselves, and succeed on their own terms.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness extends far beyond material objects—you are helping us build a community where every child feels seen, supported, and valued. The impact of your generosity will be felt daily in our classroom, and the confidence and independence our students gain will ripple far beyond these walls.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education and for investing in the potential of every learner in our classroom. You are helping us create something truly special.","fullyFundedDate":1787584873029,"projectUrl":"project/spark-shine-classroom-tools-for-creat/10493074/","projectTitle":"Spark & Shine: Classroom Tools for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558872_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750880895103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-courtney-ecprek"},{"teacherId":384746,"projectId":10635716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for the GoSports BattlePutt Golf Putting Game Set, Inflatable Giant Kick Darts game, Portable 9-Hole Backyard Golf Game, and the Silent Basketball. Your support brings so much excitement, fun, and healthy activity to all my students. Whether it's practicing golf skill or playing basketball indoors without the noise, these gifts make a huge difference in creating active, enjoyable moments for our group.\r\nMy lessons included practicing putting and chipping on the inflatable kick dart in station activities. The silent basketball was a great addition to my Halloween themed \"candy grab\" station. Each time a student shot into a basketball goal, they were to grab a piece of candy, \"a beanbag,\" as their points. My students loved the bounciness and safeness while shooting into the goal. \r\nSince soccer is my next unit, I plan on creating a cooperative station games. One station would include a fast-paced relay line where team members work together to reach a target cumulative score (e.g., \"First team to reach 100 points\").","fullyFundedDate":1791655855427,"projectUrl":"project/tee-time-in-pe/10635716/","projectTitle":"Tee Time in PE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mcdaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/384746"},{"teacherId":384746,"projectId":10707647,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to the Inflatable Giant Kick Darts game! The arrival of the game came at a perfect time! We were just starting our golf unit so the kids were super excited!\r\n My older students practiced the chipping stroke and loved to hit the board with the ball. This gave them practice before they went to their golf field trip the following week. My younger students practiced their throwing skills and again, were jumping up and down when they were able to hit the target! \r\nMy next unit is soccer and one of my students favorite sports. They will all be excited to show off their kicking skills with this game!\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and caring for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1791575330212,"projectUrl":"project/kick-chip-and-score/10707647/","projectTitle":"Kick, Chip, and Score!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mcdaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/384746"},{"teacherId":9558872,"projectId":10360629,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our sensory project! The activity gym for climbing, clear bin for the light table, and touch lights have transformed our preschool classroom into a vibrant, engaging space where children can explore, regulate their sensory needs, and develop essential motor skills. These tools provide hands-on learning opportunities that support every child's growth—especially those who benefit from sensory input.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in our students' development, and we're so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787133272331,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play-big-gains-tools-to-suppor/10360629/","projectTitle":"Sensory Play, Big Gains: Tools to Support Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558872_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750880895103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-courtney-ecprek"},{"teacherId":384746,"projectId":10229071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to the purchase of the NowNet Instant Net and the Rainbow KangaSack Set for our physical education department! We are so grateful for your support of our school and our students' health and fitness. My students love the equipment and it shows every time I take them out. \r\nThe new nets have completely transformed our striking units. The set up is so easy which allows more time on the court actively learning skills, building confidence, and enjoying the game. The KangaSack set will be used during our field day at the end of the year. I allowed my students to practice with them and they all laughed and had fun moving in them. \r\n Thank you again for making my class a positive and fun atmosphere for all!","fullyFundedDate":1779462526507,"projectUrl":"project/net-set-go/10229071/","projectTitle":"Net, Set, Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mcdaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/384746"},{"teacherId":9785376,"projectId":10387725,"letterContent":"The arrival of the new materials immediately changed the dynamic of our classroom. Bright, engaging posters replaced empty wall space, creating a structured, visually supportive learning environment. Having basic cleaning supplies directly in the room allows us to keep high-touch surfaces disinfected throughout the day, minimizing missed school days due to illness. The standout addition for the students was the dramatic play shopping cart, which became an instant focal point during center time. The children love filling the cart with food and bringing it to peers and adults. Thank you again for your donation. It allowed us to start the year with a beautiful, clean, and fun classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787133272569,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-room/10387725/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9785376_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786464385275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785376"},{"teacherId":9337346,"projectId":10529933,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness has provided essential materials that help create a structured, organized, and engaging learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nAs an Adapted Curriculum classroom, we serve students with diverse learning, communication, and behavioral needs. The resources you funded are helping us provide individualized instruction while ensuring students have access to organized and effective learning materials every day.\r\n\r\nThe binders, sheet protectors, and presentation materials have been invaluable for organizing individualized education plans, communication systems, visual supports, adapted lessons, and student work samples. These tools allow us to create durable learning materials that can withstand daily use while remaining accessible to our students.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase markers, Sharpies, and electric pencil sharpener are classroom essentials that support instruction across all subjects. We use these supplies to create visual schedules, communication boards, task analyses, adapted worksheets, and interactive learning activities that meet each student's unique needs. Having reliable classroom tools readily available helps maximize instructional time and student engagement.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Lysol disinfectant sprays, wipes, and cleaning supplies help us maintain a clean, healthy, and safe learning environment. Many of our students require additional supports and frequently use shared materials throughout the day. These cleaning products allow us to sanitize classroom surfaces and resources regularly, ensuring a welcoming space where students can learn and thrive.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have access to well-organized learning materials, engaging instructional resources, and a safe classroom environment that supports their success. These supplies may seem simple, but they play a vital role in helping us provide high-quality instruction and meet the needs of every learner.\r\n\r\nYour support demonstrates that our students matter and that their educational journey is important. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a lasting impact on the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1787585090783,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-organized-healt/10529933/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Organized & Healthy SpEd Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Syal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337346"},{"teacherId":9337346,"projectId":10128818,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our DonorsChoose project. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to valuable learning materials and sensory resources that make a meaningful difference in their daily educational experience.\r\n\r\nAs an Adapted Curriculum classroom, our students benefit greatly from hands-on, engaging, and accessible learning opportunities. The items you helped provide, including the Light Table Sensory Tray, sensory manipulatives, puzzle cards, magnetic counting activities, LCD writing tablets, organizational materials, and classroom supplies, have already enhanced student engagement, communication, and learning.\r\n\r\nThe light table and sensory materials offer our students opportunities to explore concepts through touch, sight, and movement while supporting sensory regulation and focus. The alphabet puzzle cards and counting activities help strengthen foundational literacy and math skills in a fun and interactive way. The LCD writing tablets provide an engaging way for students to practice writing, drawing, and communication while reducing paper waste.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, organizational materials such as folders, storage pouches, clipboards, laminating supplies, and paper-cutting tools help us create individualized learning materials that meet each student's unique needs. These resources allow us to provide differentiated instruction and maintain an organized learning environment where every child can succeed.\r\n\r\nThe bubble machine and sensory activities have become wonderful tools for motivating students, encouraging movement, promoting social interaction, and celebrating achievements throughout the school day. These moments of joy are especially meaningful for our learners.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes far beyond supplies. You are helping create opportunities for growth, independence, communication, and confidence for students with diverse learning needs. Every item you donated is making a positive impact, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all of our students and staff, thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us provide enriching learning experiences for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1775153318320,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-clean-spaces-hands-on-d/10128818/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Clean Spaces, & Hands-On Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Syal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337346"},{"teacherId":384746,"projectId":10227167,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you to your generous donation to my project! Your kindness and support help make our PE class more fun, engaging, and inclusive for all of our students. The resistance bands help my students build strength, coordination, and body awareness. I designed lessons where my students have to perform side stepping with the bands to help them recognize certain leg muscles. The star student wristbands were used as a points system in running activities. The students would run a lap and collect a band for points. The Bear Paw Creek stretch band was a big hit with my students with special needs. We were able to perform songs such as the wheels on the bus to show movement and music. \r\nMy gymnasium walls look wonderful with the thermal pouch lamination signs. I will definitely be able to keep these signs for a long time without the fear of any tears. The hot glue sticks are constantly being used to place signs and posters on the wall!\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and students!!","fullyFundedDate":1777980002632,"projectUrl":"project/resistance-rebels/10227167/","projectTitle":"Resistance Rebels!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mcdaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/384746"},{"teacherId":9558872,"projectId":10201106,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible support, our playground has transformed into a vibrant, inclusive space where every child—especially those with mobility needs—can play, learn, and grow. Your generosity brought us boom sticks, large bubble wands, comet balls, and chalkboards for the fence, turning our outdoor area into a hub of joy and creativity.\r\n\r\nAs soon as I brought the items out to play with students, their faces lit up with excitement. When many students weren't actively enjoying the playground before, we noticed they were joyfully engaged in play now. Every child now has the opportunity to engage, connect, and shine.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting difference in our students' lives, fostering independence, confidence, and inclusion. We are so grateful for your belief in their potential and your commitment to creating a world where every child belongs.","fullyFundedDate":1778022727934,"projectUrl":"project/joy-in-motion-accessible-play-for-every/10201106/","projectTitle":"Joy in Motion: Accessible Play for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558872_orig.jpg?crop=857,857,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750880895103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-courtney-ecprek"},{"teacherId":8157553,"projectId":10157357,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of books has completely transformed the energy in our classroom, turning our read aloud time into the absolute highlight of the day. While it's easy to see the immediate joy of a child listening to a story being read, what you've truly gifted us are the tools to build vital, lifelong skills. These new books aren't just stories; they are the foundation for lessons in critical thinking, empathy, and advanced literacy. With these books, I am able to teach students how to read between the lines—introducing them to literary devices like symbolism, character development, and narrative structure. They are learning to look at a text not just as passive consumers, but as detectives, questioning a character's motives and uncovering deeper themes that connect directly to their own lives and the world around them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, reading in our classroom is incredibly vibrant, active, and loud in the best way possible. We've moved far beyond the on screen read aloud; instead, I've find students activity engaged and passionately debating a character's choices, or discussing how it relates to our current lesson. Your donation has sparked a massive shift in a few students who used to struggle with an on screen read aloud. By providing a diverse range of fresh, engaging titles, you haven't just put books on our shelves—you have ignited a genuine culture of reading that our students will carry with them long after they leave my classroom. 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