{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ridgeland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9513487,"projectId":9495320,"letterContent":"Effective speech and language intervention requires carefully planned, individualized materials that are easily accessible during therapy sessions. As a speech-language pathologist, I serve students with a wide range of communication needs, and maintaining organized therapy materials is essential to providing high-quality instruction.\r\n\r\nThe binders and organizational tools in this project will allow me to efficiently organize lesson plans, data collection forms, visual supports, and individualized goals for each student. This improved organization will maximize instructional time by reducing transitions and allowing therapy sessions to focus on communication practice rather than material management.\r\n\r\nWith these tools, I can deliver more consistent, targeted interventions and track student progress more accurately. Students will benefit from smoother sessions, increased opportunities for practice, and more responsive instruction tailored to their individual needs. Ultimately, these organizational supports will help ensure that students receive effective, data-driven speech and language services that support their academic success and communication growth.","fullyFundedDate":1756152757723,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-order-to-speech-therapy-themes/9495320/","projectTitle":"Bringing Order to Speech Therapy Themes with Binder Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allison Thatcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9513487"},{"teacherId":9513487,"projectId":9448527,"letterContent":"These cooking materials will transform speech therapy sessions into highly engaging, hands-on learning experiences for my special education students. Cooking activities naturally support speech and language development by giving students meaningful opportunities to practice following directions, sequencing steps, expanding vocabulary, and producing complete sentences in a functional, real-world context.\r\n\r\nAs students measure, mix, and cook, they will work on expressive language goals such as requesting items, describing actions, answering questions, and using functional words (e.g., more, first, next, in, on). These activities also support receptive language skills, social communication, turn-taking, and increased attention and participation. For students with speech intelligibility challenges, cooking provides motivating opportunities to practice clear speech while communicating for a real purpose.\r\n\r\nIn addition to communication goals, cooking activities promote independence, confidence, and life skills that are essential for students with disabilities. These materials will allow students to learn through all their senses, making therapy more accessible, memorable, and effective. Your donation will directly support student growth by turning speech therapy into an interactive, joyful, and meaningful learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1760654617751,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-communication-visual-support/9448527/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Communication: Visual Supports for Speech and Language Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allison Thatcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9513487"},{"teacherId":3849714,"projectId":9454892,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, my classroom now sounds completely different. Where there was once hesitation and frustration, there is now the confident sound of young voices reading words they can decode all by themselves.\r\n\r\nYour donation of decodable readers has transformed my classroom. These books are perfectly matched to the phonics patterns my students have learned, which means they experience success instead of constant struggle.\r\n\r\nYou've given my students something priceless: the belief that they can read. Every child CAN read, they just needed the right books to prove it to themselves. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future. Your generosity is changing lives, one decoded word at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1757260311529,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-readers-the-game-changer-we-n/9454892/","projectTitle":"Decodable Readers: The Game-Changer We Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tonya Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3849714_orig.jpg?crop=394,394,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752852677828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tonya-robinson"},{"teacherId":9272402,"projectId":9551079,"letterContent":"Thank you !\r\n\r\nThe new headphones and scanner have made a big difference in our classroom! The headphones help my students focus better during lessons and online learning activities by blocking out distractions. They can listen to reading passages, practice math, and complete assignments at their own pace, which really boosts their confidence.\r\n\r\nThe scanner has been amazing for converting student work into digital copies, allowing us to easily share progress and utilize interactive tools. My students especially love seeing their own work appear on the screen; it makes them feel proud and motivated.\r\n\r\nSome of my quieter students have really warmed up to using the headphones. They feel more comfortable learning independently and are now more engaged during lessons. 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We have already used the resources for reading, and they have made it easier for students to answer questions, match pictures to words, and take part in group activities. It has been wonderful to see students feel proud and confident while learning.\r\n\r\nThey are already looking forward to it and are excited to learn more. They are engaging in the small group, and the materials are very attracted and engaging to learn.\r\n Thank you so much for your kindness and support. These resources are helping my students learn, grow, and enjoy school even more. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1758305180331,"projectUrl":"project/students-with-special-needs/9668698/","projectTitle":"Students with Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rani Bolle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9272402_orig.png?crop=1799,1799,x463,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756658136237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9272402"},{"teacherId":4897246,"projectId":9325260,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough. The scholastic readers are so fun and inviting for students to read. They love being able to read about things they are interested in and things happening now in the world. It's also easier for them to read. Students enjoy being able to lean our standards in a more fun manner. They read the newspaper and do not remember they are learning. It is an amazing sight to see. That is all because of you! So we try and you for bringing fun leaning into our classroom. The monthly reader is something they look forward too, so thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746743332654,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-reader/9325260/","projectTitle":"Scholastic Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fiorillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4897246_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508026757406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4897246"},{"teacherId":9911952,"projectId":9087961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project, Emotional Regulation to Improve Success in the Classroom. This has allowed me to have resources to discuss different emotions and coping strategies in a more child-led, play based environment. I have seen the impact this is making already with my students, both during occupational therapy sessions as well as their participation in their classroom. My students are much more willing and engaged in tasks that include the emotion coin sorter, emotion plushies, and feeling cards. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, your funding of this project has given me more sensory based resources and activities to improve children's attention span due to sensory thresholds being met. I have been able to provide teachers more sensory objects to trial within the classroom with positive responses from both students and teachers. This project has already helped so many students and I know it will continue to help my students throughout this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746785997592,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-regulation-to-improve-success/9087961/","projectTitle":"Emotional Regulation to Improve Success in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gabbie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9911952"},{"teacherId":9513487,"projectId":9310053,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donation of Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards, I have been able to access specialized speech therapy materials that greatly enhance my ability to support students with diverse communication needs. These resources allow me to customize therapy sessions with engaging, research-based activities that target specific speech and language goals. Having access to a variety of tools—from articulation games to language development worksheets and parent hounds—helps me create a more dynamic and effective learning environment tailored to each student's unique challenges.\r\n\r\nThe engaging activities keep students focused and excited to participate, which leads to more consistent practice and faster improvement. This donation directly supports my mission as a speech therapist to help every child find their voice and communicate confidently both inside and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785447937,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-with-tpt-help-us-grow/9310053/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning with TPT: Help Us Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allison Thatcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9513487"},{"teacherId":4897246,"projectId":9314555,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations. You have allowed my students to have a test prep book they can use all year long to study for their assessment at the end of the year. We had these books last year and they worked wonders. They really prepared my students for the assessment at the end of the year. The books will allow my students to practice their learning all year round instead of cramming right before the test. Thank you for allowing my students to be prepared for the test ahead of time. We thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1746742993123,"projectUrl":"project/test-prep/9314555/","projectTitle":"Test Prep","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fiorillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4897246_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508026757406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4897246"},{"teacherId":4897246,"projectId":9274887,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to put into words what an impact you made on the lives of my students. We use computers daily. We also go to computer class and test in the computer labs. It gets very loud if everyone is on something different on their computers and we do not have but 3 students who brought in headphones. These headphones allowed students to work on their computers and be able to focus without having to hear everyone's computer going at the same time. The headphones are brought from the classroom to lab and connect class. We thank you for bringing peace and focus back to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746742993230,"projectUrl":"project/headphone-heros/9274887/","projectTitle":"Headphone Heros","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fiorillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4897246_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508026757406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4897246"},{"teacherId":4897246,"projectId":9021723,"letterContent":"I cannot put into words what an impact you made on my classroom. You have given us the daily supplies we use in our classroom to learn and continue to be successful. You have allowed my students and families not to stress as much to bring in supplies needed. The paper and laminating sheets were used to laminate anchor charts for my students to reference. The glue, scissors, color pencils, highlighters and pencils were given to students for their daily use in the classroom. The sharpener has saved us from having the little hand held sharpeners dropping all over the classroom floor. The supplies have allowed us to end and start the year off strong. We thank you so much for making such an impact on our classroom fami; ly.","fullyFundedDate":1742400557513,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-reset/9021723/","projectTitle":"New Year Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fiorillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4897246_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508026757406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4897246"},{"teacherId":9513487,"projectId":9270013,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support from DonorsChoose donors, I have received the play-based speech therapy materials that are already transforming my classroom! These engaging tools are helping my students develop essential communication skills through fun, hands-on activities that make learning feel like play.\r\n\r\nSince incorporating these materials into therapy sessions, I've seen increased participation, improved language development, and growing confidence in my students as they practice speech in a supportive and motivating environment. The impact is clear—these resources are empowering my learners to overcome communication challenges and build stronger connections with their peers and teachers.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for this support, which is making a lasting difference in the lives of my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786168155,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-speak-building-language-through/9270013/","projectTitle":"Play to Speak: Building Language Through Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allison Thatcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9513487"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7783","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":775,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":41,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":41.1,"schoolId":7783,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ridgeland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ridgeland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/jasper-county-school-district/ridgeland-elementary-school/7783"}