{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richardson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1048125,"projectId":10641737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom! Our second graders love learning about animals, and this donation will make our Habitat Unit in science even more exciting and hands-on.\r\n\r\nStudents will use their Chromebooks to research an animal of their choice and learn more about its habitat. They will write a short report about their animal and use what they have learned to create a reenactment habitat diorama. Their projects will show the important parts of an animal's habitat, including food, water, shelter, and air.\r\n\r\nThe donation of the gift card is helping provide our students with new and engaging learning tools for exploring habitats. Students will have opportunities to research animals, practice typing, learn how to find information online, and explore habitats through our library resources.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide our students with meaningful opportunities to learn, research, and create while expanding their knowledge of animals and habitats!","fullyFundedDate":1790602987174,"projectUrl":"project/habitat-exploration/10641737/","projectTitle":"Habitat Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krysh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502420038937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/grade2k"},{"teacherId":1048125,"projectId":10537043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! My students absolutely love having an afternoon snack, and I am so thankful that, because of your generosity, all of my students are able to enjoy one.\r\n\r\nThe kids especially love the Goldfish, Rice Krispie Treats, and Kettle popcorn! I'm hoping the snacks will last us all the way through winter break.\r\n\r\nI also took the time to explain to my students how classroom donations work and how important it is to be grateful for the kindness and generosity of others. They truly appreciate having this special afternoon snack each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of my students and helping make their school days a little more special!","fullyFundedDate":1789247194394,"projectUrl":"project/afternoon-snacks-for-our-2nd-grade-class/10537043/","projectTitle":"Afternoon Snacks for Our 2nd Grade Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krysh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502420038937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/grade2k"},{"teacherId":1048125,"projectId":10186785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for helping provide our class with fun trinkets and prizes! The students absolutely love filling up their cotton ball jars and working toward earning a prize.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our prize box has been filled with exciting items such as stuffed animals, slime, Push Pops, sour candies, suckers, and other fun surprises. The students are so excited to work hard and make good choices so they can earn these rewards!\r\n\r\nStudents earn cotton balls for showing kindness, putting forth a good effort, receiving good grades, helping others, following directions, and demonstrating positive behavior. I especially love the responsibility this system teaches them. Students are also accountable for their choices—if they are not listening or following classroom expectations, they may lose cotton balls from their jars.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has made such a positive impact on our classroom. The students are motivated, excited, and working hard to be their best each day. We truly appreciate your generosity and support of our class! Thank you for helping make learning and good behavior so rewarding!","fullyFundedDate":1778531961287,"projectUrl":"project/trinkets-for-hard-work-kindness/10186785/","projectTitle":"Trinkets For Hard Work & Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krysh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502420038937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/grade2k"},{"teacherId":1048125,"projectId":9973946,"letterContent":"Thank you to our donors for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, students are able to earn small trinkets for hard work, good grades, completing assignments, and showing kindness to others. We were able to purchase Push-Pops, Blow Pops, dough for snowman crafts, and hearts for a Valentine's Day craft. These items provide meaningful incentives that motivate students to do their best each day. The excitement of having extra prizes available creates a positive classroom environment and encourages continued effort and engagement.\r\n\r\nUsing rewards in this way helps build students' confidence by recognizing their achievements and positive behavior. When students feel acknowledged and successful, they are more likely to take pride in their work and develop a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation.\r\n\r\nThe students are very excited to make dough snowmen! We have had a lot of snow so it just is a nice little project at this time of year. The hearts will also be perfect to decorate their Valentine's bags.","fullyFundedDate":1769177232485,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-winter-fun/9973946/","projectTitle":"Crafting Winter Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krysh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502420038937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/grade2k"},{"teacherId":1048125,"projectId":9898387,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement as students explore their new materials! When they first saw the assortment of goodies—from colorful lollipops and candy bracelets to plush animals and slime kits—their eyes lit up with curiosity and joy. It was a wonderful moment as they eagerly shared with classmates and got hands-on right away. The students especially love filling their buckets to earn a trinket.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping students understand that when they try and put in effort, they can earn rewards. It also reinforces important PBIS skills, like showing kindness and being respectful. In addition, students are practicing responsibility by taking care of their belongings and classroom materials, building habits that will serve them well both in school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1766768669609,"projectUrl":"project/hardwork-kindness-good-grades/9898387/","projectTitle":"Hardwork, Kindness, & Good Grades","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krysh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502420038937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/grade2k"},{"teacherId":1048125,"projectId":9425412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my class. This year it has been really tough to get donations. We were really in need of pencils for daily instruction. We use them daily for all activities. We can't thank you enough for the new pre-sharpened pencils. It's nice that sharpened pencils are ready to go. We also are very thankful for the pencil grip holders. The students never complain of not finding a pencil with having this tool on their desks. We are very thankful for this small tool. \r\nThe kids are also thankful for the math flip charts. The kids enjoy placing them on their desk and flipping over the color they feel while working on concepts. I like having the visual too of how the students feel about their assignment. \r\nThank you for helping a lovely second grade class.","fullyFundedDate":1763144694980,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-organized-supply-area/9425412/","projectTitle":"Keeping Organized Supply Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krysh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502420038937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/grade2k"},{"teacherId":1048125,"projectId":9509420,"letterContent":"Our second graders have been working incredibly hard to meet their behavior and learning goals. As part of our classroom incentive system, students earn cotton balls for positive choices. When our class jar is full, they get to celebrate by choosing a small trinket from the prize box.\r\nHere's a polished version you can use, combining your message with a focus on how kids love responsibility and classroom jobs:\r\n\r\nThe class was absolutely thrilled to receive our new cleaning gadgets that make taking care of our classroom fun! Everyone is eager for the job of using the push vacuum cleaner. We had one long ago that broke, so this replacement is perfect. The students even enjoy dusting now with the colorful, feathery dusters, and they love wiping down desks to help keep germs away.\r\n\r\nOur students truly enjoy having classroom jobs—they take great pride in being responsible and helping our room stay clean, safe, and organized. These tools give them a chance to feel important and contribute in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity helps us build a positive and responsible learning environment every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762617155457,"projectUrl":"project/fun-class-jobs/9509420/","projectTitle":"Fun Class Jobs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krysh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502420038937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/grade2k"},{"teacherId":1048125,"projectId":9263935,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating towards my classroom. The students really enjoyed learning through craft activities. One of the pictures I posted was of the students creating a bucket filler with good qualities belong in the bucket. \r\nThe array craft was made from the students interests and pictures. The students had a fun time picking their objects to make an array. The kids are learning all about Fall and so we have been working on a few leaf projects. 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