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The new supplies have also helped me prepare reusable resources that will continue to benefit both my current students and future kindergarten classes.\r\nYour generosity has done more than provide classroom supplies—it has created opportunities for my students to learn through exploration, creativity, and play. As we continue our school year, we will use these materials to strengthen early literacy and math skills, celebrate student growth, and make learning an exciting experience every day. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. 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I am truly grateful that you believed in my students and helped provide them with materials that allow them to share their ideas in new and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWhen the art supplies arrived, my students were so excited to see the colorful markers, paint brushes, canvass, and other art materials they could use. Their faces lit up as they looked through the supplies and talked about all the things they wanted to create. It was such a special moment to see their excitement and curiosity. They immediately started sharing ideas about drawings, stories, and projects they wanted to make.\r\n\r\nMy second graders are using these resources in many ways throughout our classroom. One of our favorite activities has been using art to bring our writing to life. During our writing projects, students use the supplies to create illustrations that match their stories and show important details from their ideas. Instead of simply writing a story, they are now able to become authors and illustrators, creating work they feel proud to share with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese materials also support our other classroom lessons. Students use them to create science and social studies projects, complete learning activities, and decorate displays that showcase their hard work. Art gives my students another way to communicate their thinking and allows every child to participate, even those who may sometimes find it challenging to express their ideas only through writing.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students are to continue using these supplies as we complete more creative learning projects throughout the year. They will use them for upcoming writing assignments, classroom displays, and projects connected to our reading and content areas. 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They immediately wanted to use them, and it brought so much joy and excitement into our classroom learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I can continue creating hands-on activities that help my students learn better every day. Thank you for investing in my classroom and making learning more meaningful and fun for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778001208924,"projectUrl":"project/print-it-laminate-it-celebrate-it/10252344/","projectTitle":"Print It, Laminate It, Celebrate It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9991146_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756649866295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991146"},{"teacherId":9991146,"projectId":10000622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my \"Full Bellies, Focused Minds\" project. Your kindness has made a real difference in my classroom. 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They were given snacks to keep working when they would start going off track. They were given them as snacks during the afternoon before going home. The snacks were a necessity for them to have if they got hungry or needed something throughout the day. Or we would use them as a prize during games for them. My students are excited and beyond happy to have a variety of snacks and 2 different choices of drinks to choose from.","fullyFundedDate":1778001207356,"projectUrl":"project/yummy-in-our-tummy-snacks/10139449/","projectTitle":"Yummy in Our Tummy Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nikki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10460828"},{"teacherId":9991146,"projectId":9917319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Bringing Comfort and Calm to Our Classroom.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students each day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new resources, their faces lit up with excitement and joy. They immediately felt that our classroom had become a more welcoming, peaceful, and comfortable place to learn. The calming environment has helped students feel safe, relaxed, and ready to focus on learning and participating in class activities.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has also helped students develop important social-emotional skills. They are learning how to manage emotions, work together respectfully, and create a caring classroom community where everyone feels included and supported.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep using these resources to support learning, creativity, collaboration, and emotional growth. My students are excited to continue exploring, learning, and growing in a classroom that truly feels calm, comforting, and inviting.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and helping create a positive learning environment where they can thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1774060690690,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-comfort-and-calm-to-our-classro/9917319/","projectTitle":"Bringing Comfort and Calm to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9991146_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756649866295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991146"},{"teacherId":9884252,"projectId":9875256,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our classroom project for notebooks, crayon markers, and dry erase markers. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning and classroom experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, each student now has access to the essential tools they need to learn, create, and express themselves. The notebooks, in particular, have become one of the most meaningful parts of our classroom routine. Students use them not only for writing practice and academic work, but also during quiet time—a special part of our day when they are able to relax, slow down, and reflect. During this time, they can freely draw, write stories, journal their thoughts, or simply enjoy a peaceful moment of creativity. It has become a calming and safe space for them to unwind while still engaging their imagination.\r\n\r\nThe crayon markers bring color and life to their ideas, allowing students to express themselves creatively during both structured lessons and quiet creative moments. The dry erase markers make learning interactive and flexible, giving students the opportunity to practice skills repeatedly, correct mistakes easily, and stay actively engaged during instruction.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but in our classroom they have created a big impact. Many of my students do not always have access to these materials at home, so having them at school ensures that every child can participate fully and confidently. I have already seen more excitement, more focus, and more pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create a classroom where students feel calm, supported, and inspired to learn. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1771030862584,"projectUrl":"project/things-we-need-to-learn/9875256/","projectTitle":"Things We Need to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9884252_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777713601435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9884252"},{"teacherId":9884252,"projectId":10100895,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our classroom project for math books and organizational boxes. Your kindness is already making a meaningful difference in how my students learn, practice, and stay organized each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I am able to use the math books as a resource for photocopying practice sheets that help students strengthen their math skills. These copies are used for daily math fact practice, guided exercises, and review activities that build speed, accuracy, and confidence in foundational math concepts. My students benefit greatly from repeated practice, and having these materials readily available allows me to better support their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nJust as important, the organizational boxes have helped bring structure and order to our classroom. Students now have a clearer system for keeping their math work, completed assignments, and practice materials organized. This has reduced lost papers, increased responsibility, and helped students take ownership of their learning. It also allows our classroom to run more smoothly, giving us more time to focus on instruction and meaningful learning activities.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources are helping create a classroom environment where students are more focused, more confident, and more successful in math. I have already noticed improvements in their engagement and willingness to practice because the materials are accessible and well organized.\r\n\r\nYour support is not just providing supplies—it is helping build strong learning habits and a positive math foundation for my students. Thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1776086373378,"projectUrl":"project/math-for-life/10100895/","projectTitle":"Math for Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9884252_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777713601435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9884252"},{"teacherId":9880137,"projectId":9990608,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my kindergarten students have been able to enjoy and use new resources that make learning more fun, exciting, and meaningful each day. These materials have helped bring more creativity, engagement, and hands-on learning into our classroom.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new resources, they were filled with excitement and could not wait to use them. Their smiles and enthusiasm were truly heartwarming as they eagerly explored each item. It has been wonderful to watch how these materials have sparked their curiosity and encouraged them to participate more confidently during lessons and activities.\r\nWe will continue using these resources in our daily classroom learning to support reading, writing, creativity, and interactive projects throughout the school year. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly thankful for your support and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768533182857,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-starts-with-every-erase/9990608/","projectTitle":"Fresh Starts with Every Erase","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9880137_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785709364745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjaysclassroom"},{"teacherId":9880137,"projectId":9898940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my kindergarten students now have access to new resources that make learning more engaging, exciting, and meaningful every day. We have been using these materials during our daily lessons and classroom activities, and they have already become an important part of our learning environment.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and joy. They were eager to explore, ask questions, and use the resources right away. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded me how powerful it is to provide young learners with tools that spark curiosity and creativity. These resources have helped my students stay engaged, participate more confidently, and enjoy learning in new ways.\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will use these materials to support hands-on learning, literacy development, and creative classroom projects that help build strong foundational skills. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our classroom, and I am truly grateful for your investment in my students' education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1767725160062,"projectUrl":"project/stem-power-for-tiny-hands/9898940/","projectTitle":"STEM Power for Tiny Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9880137_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785709364745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjaysclassroom"},{"teacherId":9991146,"projectId":9774649,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous support of my project, Bright Minds, Full Tummies. Your kindness and willingness to give have made a meaningful difference in the lives of the students we serve. Because of your support, children who might otherwise struggle with hunger are able to come to school nourished, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for supporting my project and for making a positive difference in the lives of our students. Your generosity, compassion, and belief in the importance of education are truly appreciated. 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One memorable moment happened during class when students worked together in small groups practicing the \"bump\" pass. They cheered for one another each time the ball stayed in the air longer, showing teamwork and encouragement.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new volleyballs, their excitement was immediate. Many of them eagerly asked if they could start practicing right away. For some students, it was their first time using a real volleyball, and they were thrilled to learn the proper techniques. The new equipment helped boost their confidence and participation, and the gym was filled with laughter, energy, and active movement.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our volleyball lessons, students will be learning more advanced skills and participating in fun mini-games that focus on teamwork, coordination, and sportsmanship. Our goal is to help them build confidence, stay active, and develop a love for physical activity. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact in our classroom and has given our students the opportunity to experience the joy of learning through sports. 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About this school
Rosebud Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Rosebud, South Dakota that is part of Todd County School District 66 - 1.
It serves 329 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.3:1.
Its teachers have had 84 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades K - 5
329 Students
18 Teachers
100 East BIA 1Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
98%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Rosebud Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
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Rosebud Elementary School
$34,051
raised using DonorsChoose
84
projects
funded
21
teachers
funded
110
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
18
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Rosebud Elementary School has received support from
23 individuals from South Dakota and
87 individuals out-of-state.