{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ringgold Elementary School South","outOfStateSupporters":22.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9269649,"projectId":9811626,"letterContent":"First, I want to sincerely thank The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation for not only fully funding one project, but both of the projects I submitted. Your generosity has made an incredible impact on my classroom and my students.\r\n\r\nWhen I first brought out the scarves from this project, my students' eyes truly lit up. They immediately fell in love with expressing themselves through movement as they listened to music. This joy and engagement would not have been possible without your support. While students are having fun, they are also learning important musical and developmental skills. They are discovering the difference between steady beat and rhythm, developing fine motor control, and learning how to respect and care for shared materials.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are able to experience music in a way that is meaningful, joyful, and memorable. Thank you for helping create such positive learning moments for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760693564959,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-in-motion-learning-rhythm/9811626/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten in Motion: Learning Rhythm Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jobes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9269649_orig.png?crop=1168,1168,x61,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694978696029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269649"},{"teacherId":9269649,"projectId":9629046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to this project. Not only did you donate, but you fully funded the project, which is profoundly generous. When the materials arrived, my students were beyond excited to see everything laid out for them. Their enthusiasm was immediate, and they could not wait to begin using the new resources during class.\r\n\r\nHaving hands-on materials has truly brought learning into my students' hands. These materials have allowed students to actively engage with musical concepts rather than just hearing about them. We have already used the resources to help students learn steady beat, understand beat duration, and follow along with music more confidently. Being able to see, feel, and interact with the materials has made these concepts clearer and more meaningful for my students.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a noticeable difference in student engagement and excitement for learning. These materials are already becoming an essential part of our classroom and will continue to support students as they grow musically. Thank you for making this opportunity possible and for helping my students experience music in such a hands-on and joyful way.","fullyFundedDate":1760693579005,"projectUrl":"project/shake-boom-and-learn-music-for-little/9629046/","projectTitle":"Shake, Boom, and Learn: Music for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jobes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9269649_orig.png?crop=1168,1168,x61,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694978696029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269649"},{"teacherId":9635780,"projectId":9875759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing Christmas gifts for my 3rd-grade classroom. Your kindness brought joy, excitement, and a sense of being truly cared for—something every child deserves, especially during the holiday season. The moment the gifts arrived, my students' faces lit up with pure happiness. Many of them could not believe that someone they had never met chose to think of them and invest in their happiness.\r\n\r\nYour donation created more than just a fun celebration—it helped build a positive, loving classroom environment where students feel valued and seen. The gifts encouraged teamwork, creativity, and play, and they gave my students something to look forward to during a time that can be difficult for some families. Thanks to you, our classroom felt extra warm, festive, and full of laughter this holiday season.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for the joy you brought into our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and making this holiday one they will always remember.","fullyFundedDate":1763829755658,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-christmas-cheer-for-my-students/9875759/","projectTitle":"A Little Christmas Cheer for My Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635780_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759419082169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635780"},{"teacherId":9635780,"projectId":9687566,"letterContent":"A document camera has had a tremendous positive impact on my 3rd-grade classroom by transforming the way I model learning. Instead of students straining to see a small example or crowding around a table, every child can now clearly view texts, math problems, anchor charts, manipulatives, and even student work projected in real time. This has helped make whole-group instruction more accessible and interactive, allowing students to follow each step of a process with ease. It has also improved comprehension, since students can visually track strategies as I demonstrate them.\r\n\r\nThe document camera has also increased student engagement and participation. I frequently showcase student work—both completed and in progress—to celebrate successes and model growth-minded revisions. Students get excited to have their thinking displayed, and it encourages them to take pride in their work. Additionally, the tool supports hands-on learning: I can model how to use math tools, explore science materials, or annotate texts while students mirror the steps at their desks. Overall, the document camera has become an essential classroom tool that enhances clarity, boosts engagement, and strengthens the quality of my instruction.","fullyFundedDate":1762266260250,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-classroom-learning-through-doc/9687566/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Classroom Learning Through Document Cameras","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635780_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759419082169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635780"},{"teacherId":6394401,"projectId":9302596,"letterContent":"I always say that it takes a village to create the future leaders of this world, and donors like you are the epitome of this saying! Without your help these students would not have all of the amazing opportunities in my classroom.\r\nI am able to exhibit a welcoming, calm classroom with a variety of educational tools thanks to your generous donations! ALL of my students enjoy working in centers and moving around a comfortable classroom.\r\nI am forever grateful for the assets I have at my disposal to create an enjoyable learning environment for my amazing 3rf graders this year!","fullyFundedDate":1752627415200,"projectUrl":"project/organized-readers/9302596/","projectTitle":"Organized Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wichterman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6394401_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635175511594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6394401"},{"teacherId":9635780,"projectId":9687661,"letterContent":"The new math and reading manipulatives have made an incredible difference in my 3rd-grade classroom! My students are now more engaged and excited to learn because they can see and touch the concepts we're exploring. During math lessons, the hands-on tools help students visualize place value, fractions, and multiplication in ways that make abstract ideas concrete. Students who once struggled to stay focused are now eager to participate, using the manipulatives to solve problems and explain their thinking to classmates.\r\n\r\nIn reading, the new resources have brought literacy centers to life. Students use letter tiles, story sequencing cards, and comprehension games to strengthen vocabulary and understanding in a fun, interactive way. I've noticed a big boost in confidence, especially among my reluctant readers, they're now reading more independently and with enthusiasm. Overall, these manipulatives have transformed our learning environment into a more dynamic, collaborative, and joyful space where every child can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759343216749,"projectUrl":"project/success-in-their-hands-math-and-reading/9687661/","projectTitle":"Success in Their Hands: Math and Reading Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635780_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759419082169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635780"},{"teacherId":9635780,"projectId":9089315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating headphones and a charging station to our third-grade class! The headphones help every student focus, learn at their own pace, and feel confident in reading, math, and research. The charging station keeps our laptops organized and ready to use, while also teaching responsibility and teamwork. Your generosity has made learning smoother, more engaging, and more joyful. We are so grateful for your support! I truly support your donation to my third grade classroom it means so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746786196209,"projectUrl":"project/organized-computers/9089315/","projectTitle":"Organized Computers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635780_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759419082169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635780"},{"teacherId":5379426,"projectId":8843559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! The students noticed the colored print outs right away! \r\nWhen a student earns a reward, it just looks better and means more when it is in color. The games that we play in centers looks more interesting and official in color, as well. Prior to having the color printer, I just bought colored paper to print them on. \r\nThe color has definitely added to our classroom!\r\nHaving the extra ink to continue the projects, games, and awards in color is helpful as well. I have printed a lot on that printer already. The extra ink will take me at least to the end of the year with the projects and activities that I have planned.\r\nI want to send a big thank you to Charles Schwab Foundation for helping me to help my students learn in a fun way. I cannot wait for my money unit now that I can have the activity sheets in color!\r\nPlease noticed that the first picture shows the award in black and white, the second is in color. 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