{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ralph G Goodman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9641119,"projectId":10448847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in supporting our classroom! Thanks to you, my third-grade bilingual students now have wonderful resources that are helping us create a more organized, engaging, and positive learning environment. Every item from this project has a special purpose, and I am truly grateful to have these materials available for my students.\r\n\r\nThe privacy folders have been especially helpful during independent reading activities, assignments, and assessments, allowing students to focus on their own work with fewer distractions. The new table provides a dedicated space for my document camera, making it easier to model reading strategies, display texts, and guide students through lessons. Our new bookshelf helps us keep the books from our reading units organized and accessible, encouraging students to explore the stories we are studying. And of course, the little squishy toys add some extra excitement to our classroom! They serve as fun rewards to recognize students' effort, positive behavior, and hard work.\r\n\r\nWhat I appreciate most is how these resources support different aspects of learning, from improving concentration and classroom organization to encouraging motivation and independence. As we continue working on reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills in both English and Spanish, these materials will help me create meaningful learning experiences for my students. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in our classroom and helping me provide an environment where my students can feel confident, motivated, and ready to learn. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1786813372991,"projectUrl":"project/focused-minds-confident-readers/10448847/","projectTitle":"Focused Minds, Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. BARRIOS ACOSTA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641119_orig.jpg?crop=908,908,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723429451156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/readingclassroom"},{"teacherId":9641119,"projectId":10461006,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nI cannot express how grateful I am for your generosity in making this project possible! Having this printer in my classroom has truly been one of the best things that has happened to me as a teacher. It has made such a difference in my daily routine and in the way I support my students. Before receiving this printer, I often had to leave my classroom to pick up copies from the teachers' workroom, which took away valuable time from preparing lessons and supporting my students. Now, I can print everything I need right in my classroom, saving time and making my teaching day so much easier.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest benefits has been being able to respond immediately to my students' needs. Sometimes students do not have their reading books or are missing an activity, and now I can quickly print the materials they need without interrupting their learning. I can also prepare daily homework, reading passages, worksheets, and colorful posters that make our classroom more engaging and help students stay organized and excited about learning. Another wonderful benefit is that this printer is economical and uses ink efficiently, allowing me to print more materials without worrying as much about the cost.\r\n\r\nI am genuinely so happy and thankful to have this resource in my classroom. It may seem like just a printer, but for me and my students, it represents more time for learning, better access to materials, and countless opportunities to grow. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my classroom and helping me give my third graders the resources they deserve. Your kindness has made a real difference in our everyday school experience!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nMs. Barrios Acosta","fullyFundedDate":1786747352498,"projectUrl":"project/print-practice-progress/10461006/","projectTitle":"Print, Practice, Progress!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. BARRIOS ACOSTA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641119_orig.jpg?crop=908,908,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723429451156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/readingclassroom"},{"teacherId":9641119,"projectId":10409376,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my third-grade bilingual students now have access to two tablets that will serve as digital dictionaries during our reading lessons. These tablets are helping us create a more supportive and engaging learning environment where students can independently explore unfamiliar words, discover their meanings, and strengthen their vocabulary in both English and Spanish.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things about having these tablets in our classroom is the opportunity for students to become more independent readers. Instead of always waiting for the teacher to explain an unfamiliar word, students can use technology to find definitions, listen to pronunciations, and better understand what they are reading. This is especially valuable in our bilingual classroom, where students are continuously developing their language skills and reading comprehension.\r\n\r\nThese tablets are more than just technology; they are tools that will help build confidence, curiosity, and a love for reading. I am truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Your support is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and giving my students additional opportunities to grow as readers and learners. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1786210540141,"projectUrl":"project/every-word-matters-digital-dictionaries/10409376/","projectTitle":"Every Word Matters: Digital Dictionaries for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. BARRIOS ACOSTA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641119_orig.jpg?crop=908,908,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723429451156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/readingclassroom"},{"teacherId":5507623,"projectId":10199694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a dehumidifier for our classroom! Your kindness is making a real difference for our students and helping create a more comfortable learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe dehumidifier has helped improve the air quality and reduce the dampness in our classroom, allowing our students to feel more comfortable and focused throughout the school day. Because of your generosity, our classroom is a healthier, more welcoming space where students can learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a better place to learn. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777982772617,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-better-learn-better-a-healthie/10199694/","projectTitle":"Breathe Better, Learn Better: A Healthier Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaytan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5507623_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y455&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777469829381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5507623"},{"teacherId":4867799,"projectId":10135001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of yoga mats and running gear to support our girls' running program! Your kindness is providing our girls with more than just equipment—you are helping create a space where they can build confidence, strength, perseverance, and a belief in themselves.\r\n\r\nThe yoga mats will give our girls a safe and comfortable way to stretch, strengthen their bodies, and practice mindfulness before and after their runs. The running gear will help ensure that our girls have the equipment they need to participate comfortably and confidently in the program.\r\n\r\nFor many of our girls, running is about much more than crossing a finish line. It is about setting goals, overcoming challenges, encouraging teammates, and discovering what they are capable of achieving. Your donation helps make those experiences possible.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our girls can lace up their shoes and know that their community believes in them. Every mile they run, every stretch they complete, and every goal they accomplish is made a little more meaningful because of supporters like you.\r\n\r\nGoodman Girls on the Run","fullyFundedDate":1773566121650,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-the-finish-line/10135001/","projectTitle":"Fueling the Finish Line","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denlinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4867799_orig.jpg?crop=2905,2905,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701801850767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4867799"},{"teacherId":9400485,"projectId":10155725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our \"Words Matter: Dictionaries for Scholars\" project a reality! Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe moment the dictionaries arrived, my fourth-grade students were thrilled. What has been even more exciting is watching them use them naturally throughout the school day. During writing assignments, students independently grabbed a dictionary whenever they weren't sure how to spell a word or wanted to check a definition. Instead of waiting for me, they took ownership of their learning and confidently found the answers themselves.\r\n\r\nSeeing students organically reach for these resources has been incredibly rewarding. Your gift has helped foster independence, curiosity, and a love of learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Every new word they discover and every piece of writing they create is a reminder of your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1773890035630,"projectUrl":"project/words-matter-dictionaries-for-scholars/10155725/","projectTitle":"Words Matter: Dictionaries for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crispino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708304485052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400485"},{"teacherId":8020534,"projectId":9743765,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students with the Treasure for Terrific Behavior grant. When the students first saw the treasure box and the variety of prizes inside, they were thrilled and eager to learn how they could earn a reward. They excitedly talked about their favorite items and immediately became motivated to make positive choices in the classroom. The treasure box quickly became a source of excitement and encouragement for all of my students.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the treasure box as part of our classroom behavior management system. Students earn the opportunity to visit the treasure box by demonstrating positive behavior, following classroom expectations, and making responsible choices throughout the week. One of my favorite moments was when the entire class earned a surprise treasure box day for consistently displaying respect, responsibility, and teamwork. By tracking student behavior each week, I have seen significant improvements in classroom conduct. Even students who have struggled with behavioral challenges have worked hard to improve their behavior so they could earn a visit to the treasure box.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, the treasure box will continue to be an important part of our classroom community. Students will work toward individual and class behavior goals while developing important skills such as responsibility, self-control, and cooperation. I look forward to using these resources with future students and continuing to create a positive learning environment where students are recognized and rewarded for their efforts. Thank you for your generosity and for making such a meaningful impact on my students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763638134419,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-for-terrific-behavior/9743765/","projectTitle":"Treasure for Terrific Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prophet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8020534_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758471792666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8020534"},{"teacherId":10403249,"projectId":10015555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for my students. As a special education teacher, it means so much to have resources that meet the diverse learning needs of my scholars while also making learning engaging, functional, and exciting. Since receiving these materials, my students have already begun using them during our small-group instruction, STEM activities, sensory breaks, and vocational task rotations. One of their favorite activities has been the pizza vocational task, where students practice important life skills such as following directions, matching, counting, communication, and independent work skills in a fun and motivating way. The STEM pixel activities have also become a classroom favorite because students are able to use numbers, patterns, and problem-solving skills to build designs while strengthening focus and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited. Many of them immediately wanted to explore, touch, and interact with everything. Watching their confidence grow as they successfully completed activities independently or with minimal support has been incredibly rewarding. The books have also helped us begin creating a cozy classroom reading corner where students can practice reading, listening, and calming their bodies during sensory or quiet breaks. Having access to these resources allows me to create a classroom environment that feels supportive, engaging, and safe for every learner.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have more opportunities to build academic, social, communication, and independent living skills in ways that are meaningful to them. Our next steps include continuing to expand vocational and hands-on learning opportunities, increasing independent work tasks, and developing structured sensory and reading routines that help students remain regulated and successful throughout the school day. Thank you again for investing in my students, believing in their potential, and helping make our classroom a place where every child can learn, grow, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1771513208707,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-every-learner-every-day/10015555/","projectTitle":"Supporting Every Learner, Every Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403249"},{"teacherId":10080799,"projectId":9465979,"letterContent":"Your amazing gift has helped to maintain good attendance in my classroom. The students are able to use proper handwashing, clean their shared supplies after use, and sanitize desks and chairs. Slowing the spread of germs in the classroom has helped us to keep students in the classroom instead of at home sick.\r\n\r\nThe students were incredibly grateful and surprised when they saw all the boxes of materials being brought into the classroom. They have used everything with great care.\r\n\r\nMy students are currently working on fractions, which requires a lot of hands-on manipulation. They will be using Lysol to sanitize the materials between uses so we can all remain healthy and present.","fullyFundedDate":1757551079361,"projectUrl":"project/new-yearhealthy-start/9465979/","projectTitle":"New Year...Healthy Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gooden-Riddick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10080799_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752627630860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080799"},{"teacherId":4887358,"projectId":9585621,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your generous donations of snacks made a meaningful impact on both our students and teachers. For students, the snacks provided nourishment, comfort, and encouragement throughout the school day as they completed various computer program challenges, it helped them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Many students looked forward to having an extra snack available, especially during long instructional days and activities.\r\n\r\nFor our teachers, your donations served as a thoughtful reminder that their hard work and dedication are valued and appreciated. Especially during our weekly professional learning meetings, we would have snacks set out to show our appreciation to all of the hard work our teachers did. Having snacks available boosted morale, supported staff wellness, and created moments of encouragement during busy days.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and generosity, you helped create a more positive, supportive, and caring environment for our entire school community. Thank you for investing in our students and teachers and for making a difference through your support.","fullyFundedDate":1765205107243,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-snacking/9585621/","projectTitle":"Literacy Snacking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4887358_orig.jpg?crop=2194,2194,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693489033632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4887358"},{"teacherId":9926588,"projectId":10102943,"letterContent":"There is a specific kind of magic that happens in a 4th-grade classroom when students realize their basic needs are fully met. Living in a community with limited access to resources and fresh food can create a constant \"quiet stress\" for my students. When these boxes arrived, that stress was replaced by pure joy. I wish you could have seen their faces when we opened the multicultural colored pencils and the skin tone bandages; one student remarked, \"Look, this one actually matches me!\" It was a powerful moment of affirmation that they belong and are seen in this learning space.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a reliable sanctuary. The snacks have become a vital part of our morning routine, fueling our brains through tough math blocks and creative writing sessions. Instead of asking when lunch is, my students are now asking deep questions about the world around them. We are currently using the colorful index cards and pastel paper to create \"Expert Books\" on various science topics, and the oversized dry-erase calendar has helped my students take ownership of their own schedules and goals.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to invest in our classroom. By providing these \"basics,\" you have removed the barriers of hunger and lack of supplies, allowing my students to simply be what they are meant to be: scholars. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1775491203952,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-thought-snacks-supplies-for/10102943/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Thought: Snacks & Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Myles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9926588_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757671972323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9926588"},{"teacherId":9926588,"projectId":9939763,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a hub of discovery and cultural pride. Your support did more than just buy supplies; it sent a powerful message to my students that their education and their futures are worth investing in.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the energy in the room was electric. My students were especially moved by the HBCU-themed materials. Seeing themselves reflected in their learning environment created an immediate sense of belonging. One student remarked, \"It feels like this was actually made for us,\" which is a feeling every scholar deserves to have.\r\n\r\nWith these foundational tools now in place, our next step is to launch our \"Legacy Science Fair.\" Students will choose a trailblazing Black scientist from an HBCU and recreate one of their historic experiments using the materials you provided. 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