{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Redwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":71.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4805512,"projectId":9642389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Oregon 5th grade class! My students favorite spot to read in our class is in our classroom library! They love it so much we have to draw sticks with names on them in order to make it fair!\r\n\r\nThe bookshelf is so beautiful! It is light colored which warms up our special place to hold our favorite books. Our goal is to continuously fill the shelves with their favorite series, characters, and graphic novels! My students are so grateful that you would take the time to bless our class in such a special way!\r\n\r\nThank you for showing my students how to CHOOSE KIND!! ❤️❤️❤️","fullyFundedDate":1762267662088,"projectUrl":"project/a-bookshelf-to-hold-special-5th-grade-bo/9642389/","projectTitle":"A Bookshelf To Hold Special 5th Grade Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tunick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4805512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597174080256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tunick"},{"teacherId":4805512,"projectId":9650609,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Oregon 5th grade class! My students were absolutely thrilled when they saw the special desk set aside for our \"Helping Hand\", who is our \"VIP\" for a week. They are able to have a special clipboard which puts them in charge of several jobs in the classroom. They absolutely love the light up \"VIP\" sign on their desks. The snacks and treats are an absolute bonus! Students are often hungry, so the goldfish and cheese its have been huge hits!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for showing my students how to CHOOSE KIND!! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1761969245903,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-excellence-and-kindness-in-5th/9650609/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Excellence and Kindness in 5th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tunick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4805512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597174080256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tunick"},{"teacherId":502020,"projectId":9613476,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation and for helping bring a brand-new whiteboard into our first-grade classroom. Your support has created an immediate and meaningful impact on our learning environment, one that my students feel and benefit from every single day. I cannot thank you enough for believing in our project and for recognizing the importance of giving young learners the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nOur new whiteboard has quickly become the heart of our classroom. In first grade, learning is highly interactive, energetic, and rooted in visual experiences. The whiteboard provides a central space where students come together to think, explore, and share. It has transformed the way we learn collaboratively in reading, writing, and math, and it has elevated the quality of instruction and engagement in ways I could only hope for before this project was funded.\r\n\r\nIn reading, the whiteboard allows us to build anchor charts in real time, analyze stories together, and record students' ideas as they make predictions, describe characters, and identify key details in the texts we read. My students love coming up to circle sight words, sort pictures, or underline important information. Because the surface is large and visible from anywhere in the room, all students feel included in these shared literacy moments. The enthusiasm they show when invited to add to the board is a beautiful reminder of how much young children thrive when they have opportunities to participate directly in their learning.\r\n\r\nIn writing, the whiteboard has become an essential tool for modeling the writing process step by step. Whether we are brainstorming ideas for a class story, reviewing the parts of a sentence, or practicing how to revise writing, the board allows me to demonstrate strategies clearly and interactively. Students frequently come up to help build sentences, add details, or edit a shared piece of writing. They appreciate seeing their contributions become part of something larger, and they take pride in helping create examples the whole class can learn from. With the whiteboard, writing lessons have become more dynamic, more visual, and more supportive of different learning styles.\r\n\r\nDuring math lessons, the whiteboard is where we explore number sense, demonstrate problem-solving strategies, and show our thinking using drawings, equations, and models. Students often come up in small groups to solve problems together, compare strategies, or explain how they arrived at an answer. Because they can erase and try again as many times as needed, the board encourages risk-taking and rethinking—two essential habits for growing mathematicians. The interactive nature of the whiteboard also helps students understand that math is not just about finding the right answer, but about exploring patterns, discussing ideas, and learning from one another.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, our new whiteboard strengthens the sense of community in our classroom. It brings students together, supports communication and teamwork, and helps even the quietest students feel included. When they see their ideas written in front of the class or watch classmates build on something they contributed, their confidence grows. The whiteboard acts as a shared space that honors the voices of all learners.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students far more than a classroom tool—you have given them a space where they can think, create, collaborate, and shine. Thank you for your belief in our classroom and for making such a positive impact on the education and daily experiences of my first graders. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1759200261419,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-collaborating/9613476/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Collaborating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp502020_orig.jpg?crop=403,403,x206,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603408842642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/502020"},{"teacherId":502020,"projectId":9754815,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding our classroom's chart paper project. Your contribution has already made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my first-grade students, and I want to take a moment to share just how impactful your kindness has been.\r\n\r\nIn first grade, learning is a hands-on, collaborative, and energetic process. My students are constantly exploring new ideas, practicing essential skills, and working together to solve problems. The chart paper you helped provide has quickly become one of the most valuable tools in our classroom. It supports the way young children learn best—through shared thinking, active participation, and visual expression.\r\n\r\nIn reading, the chart paper allows us to create anchor charts that my students refer to throughout the day. Together we build lists of character traits, practice retelling stories, note the features of nonfiction text, and record vocabulary we discover during read-alouds. Because these charts are created with student input, they feel ownership over them and return to them proudly when applying new skills. It has been wonderful to see students point to a chart they helped create and say, \"I remember when we wrote that!\" That connection strengthens their confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nIn writing, the chart paper serves as a shared space where we model the writing process. Whether we are planning a narrative, creating a class story, brainstorming ideas, or reviewing what good writers do, the chart paper captures our collective thinking. My young writers love seeing their ideas displayed for everyone to use, and it helps them understand that writing grows through practice, revision, and collaboration. The large format of the paper makes it easy for all students to see and participate, ensuring that every child's voice is valued in our writing community.\r\n\r\nDuring math lessons, the chart paper becomes a space for problem-solving and discussion. First graders are just beginning to understand that there can be multiple strategies for finding an answer. When they work together on chart paper to draw models, share number sentences, or explain their thinking, they learn to appreciate one another's approaches and deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts. Because the paper is large enough for groups to work side-by-side, the students can easily see how their classmates think, which encourages collaboration, conversation, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these collaborative chart paper activities help students build teamwork, communication skills, and confidence. They learn how to listen to others, share materials, respectfully express opinions, and celebrate group success. These are skills that will continue to serve them far beyond first grade.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made all of this possible. The supplies you provided are not just \"materials\"—they are tools that help my students become engaged learners, thoughtful classmates, and creative thinkers. Every day, I see the impact of your support in the excitement on their faces as they gather around a new chart or proudly contribute an idea.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in teachers and students. Thank you for investing in classrooms like mine. And thank you for helping ensure that my first graders have the resources they need to grow, explore, and succeed. Your support matters more than words can express, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758814195567,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-colleagues/9754815/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Colleagues!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp502020_orig.jpg?crop=403,403,x206,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603408842642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/502020"},{"teacherId":4805512,"projectId":9650582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Oregon 5th grade class! With your contribution, we were able to purchase snacks and drinks as reward for hard work and showing kindness! \r\n\r\nEach day students have opportunities to \"clip up\" for good behavior, academic success, and for showing kindness to others. 5th graders favorite treats are different types of food! Having snacks and drinks available for students to choose from is a top prize!\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for showing my students how to CHOOSE KIND!!!","fullyFundedDate":1759249712003,"projectUrl":"project/hard-work-pays-off-in-5th-grade/9650582/","projectTitle":"Hard Work Pays Off In 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tunick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4805512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597174080256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tunick"},{"teacherId":4805512,"projectId":9335950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Oregon fifth grade class! With your support, we were able to add a beautiful bookshelf to our classroom library. Our classroom library is by far the favorite spot for students to curl up and read their AR books! I have to draw name sticks each day for students to be able to share the cozy space.\r\n\r\n5th graders still absolutely LOVE reading, and with your support, they are able to have a spot to store our favorite books!\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for showing my students how to CHOOSE KIND!!","fullyFundedDate":1749137079875,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelves-to-hold-amazing-5th-grade-bo/9335950/","projectTitle":"Bookshelves To Hold Amazing 5th Grade Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tunick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4805512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597174080256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tunick"},{"teacherId":4805512,"projectId":9440017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Oregon 5th grade class! My students had the best back to school experience due to the supplies you helped provide. The snack was perfect for the 1st day of school. Students were hungry due to having their summer schedule more flexible. Most students at my school are not able to bring their own snack, so it was a wonderful surprise and sense of security for them!\r\n\r\nThe little resin animals, squishy toys, and resin ducks have been used as an amazing incentive and reward for kind behavior and academic achievements. The stickers and expo markers are used daily for students and for our whiteboards. The place value discs are currently being used as we just began our place value unit.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for showing my students how to CHOOSE KIND!","fullyFundedDate":1755743702329,"projectUrl":"project/a-few-basics-to-start-5th-grade-strong/9440017/","projectTitle":"A Few Basics to Start 5th Grade Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tunick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4805512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597174080256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tunick"},{"teacherId":8481548,"projectId":9315733,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to all the new material.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a lasting difference in our classroom. My students were so excited when the materials arrived. These resources are already helping to create a more engaging, inspiring, and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping to make our classroom a place where curiosity, creativity, and confidence can grow. Your generosity reminds us that there are people who truly care about education and the future of our children.","fullyFundedDate":1746786357663,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-creations-supplies-for-bright-mi/9315733/","projectTitle":"Kinder Creations: Supplies for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wingler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8481548_orig.jpg?crop=1975,1975,x1975,y255&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746308861000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8481548"},{"teacherId":8479662,"projectId":9302973,"letterContent":"In my classroom, we use a large about of tape! I have brick walls so I cant use staples when I hang things up, but I can use tape, and thanks to you, I have a lot of it. We also use tape to create circles to sit on on the floor, and grids to do rhythmic jumping. \r\nWe have lots of different colors to choose from which keeps the room vibrant, and students like to see all of the different color options. Thank you for your generosity and for helping in classrooms across the country. We are very grateful you chose our project.","fullyFundedDate":1752586384102,"projectUrl":"project/tape-will-fix-it/9302973/","projectTitle":"Tape Will Fix It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kari Marie Hudson-Burcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8479662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653140075491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8479662"},{"teacherId":8479662,"projectId":9307806,"letterContent":"We are so happy to have lap desks at our disposal. Now, we are able to do lessons that require pencil and paper. Sometimes we color, sometimes we do assignments, sometimes we practice writing notes, and sometimes we play games. Thanks to you, all of this is possible. My music classroom has carpet and pencil and paper or coloring wasn't an option till we got these lap desks. Students know where they get stored in the cupboard and are eager to get them out when I switch it up and have a paper lesson prepared.","fullyFundedDate":1752586400826,"projectUrl":"project/lap-desks-to-the-rescue/9307806/","projectTitle":"Lap Desks to the Rescue!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kari Marie Hudson-Burcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8479662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653140075491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8479662"},{"teacherId":8479662,"projectId":9302051,"letterContent":"With all the books you so generously provided by donating to my donors choose project, my students are able to listen about many aspects of music. Not only do these books talk about things that aren't always in our daily lessons, but they take us on journeys to different parts of the world as well. It feels exciting when you come into my music classroom because everything in the room is musical and now, thanks to you, even the library corner has books about music. The only books we have are about music and you can see all the titles the way they are displayed.","fullyFundedDate":1752586375776,"projectUrl":"project/books-about-music/9302051/","projectTitle":"Books About Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kari Marie Hudson-Burcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8479662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653140075491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8479662"},{"teacherId":8479662,"projectId":9301210,"letterContent":"With the resources you provided, my classroom is able to be a better place for over 450 students. With your generosity, my students have access to materials that help them to thrive, be excited for school, be eager to learn, and be in a place mentally where they are able to focus and learn more material. Thank you very much for all of the supplies we were able to get for our classroom. 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