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The snacks were also a special treat that helped make our activities even more enjoyable. For some of our students, having these extra resources at school means being able to participate in activities they might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the soccer supplies during physical activities and team-building exercises. One special moment was watching students encourage one another during a soccer game. Instead of focusing only on winning, they practiced passing the ball, communicating, and celebrating each other's efforts. It was wonderful to see students who may not always interact with one another come together, laugh, and support their teammates. The snacks helped us create a welcoming atmosphere where students could relax, recharge, and enjoy being part of the group.\r\n\r\nBecause our school serves families with limited resources, donations like these mean so much. 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Your generosity has made this deeper level of learning possible.\r\nOn behalf of all of us—students and teachers alike—thank you for helping nurture curiosity, compassion, and a lifelong love of learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767043211247,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-class-pet/9893865/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Class Pet","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Detzel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9546464_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719449750407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9546464"},{"teacherId":6908404,"projectId":9842080,"letterContent":"In our classroom, we've embraced the new resources with enthusiasm. One standout project is our science fair exploration of ecosystems, where students have transformed their ideas into engaging presentations. The hands-on experience has not only deepened their understanding but fostered teamwork and collaboration. 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Rothenberg Preparatory Academy is
an urban public school
in Cincinnati, Ohio that is part of Cincinnati Public Schools.
It serves 311 students
in grades Pre-K - 7 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.4:1.
Its teachers have had 173 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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Title 1
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Grades Pre-K - 7
311 Students
16 Teachers
241 E Clifton AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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91%
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Rothenberg Preparatory Academy
$84,950
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projects
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teachers
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581
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Rothenberg Preparatory Academy has received support from
413 individuals from Ohio and
168 individuals out-of-state.