{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8833636,"projectId":10095159,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for brining this project to life! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a full class set of headphones and fresh supply of dry erase markers.\r\nThe impact of these materials was immediate. With a complete set of headphones, every single student can no engage with personalized, multimedia learning simultaneously. This has created a much calmer and more focused environment, as students can dive into their audiobooks and educational videos without distractions from their neighbors. It has truly leveled the playing field, ensuring every child has equal access to the technology they need to succeed. \r\nThe dry erase markers have been just as transformative. My students are always more eager to tackle a tough comparison or brainstorm ideas when they have a marker in hand. The \"freedom to erase\" has boosted their confidence, making them much more willing to take risks and learn from their mistakes without the pressure of permanent pen and paper.\r\nThank you for making our classroom a more vibrant and effective place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771199156293,"projectUrl":"project/supply-replenishment/10095159/","projectTitle":"Supply Replenishment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8833636_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y747&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700496000934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833636"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":9667437,"letterContent":"Reading no doubt is the game of life. Thank you for your generous donation to ensure our scholars developed a love for reading. Having magnetic letters to build words definitely kept scholars engaged as they learned patterns of spelling CVC and CVCCe words. The whisper phones helped with isolating phonemes as well as hearing clearer the onset and rime of CVC words. \r\n The bright eyes when understanding is unlocked makes teaching that much more rewarding. Supporters like you give me great joy in knowing teaching gets sweeter over time. Thanks you for ensuring the next generation has a solid foundation in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1757597011104,"projectUrl":"project/super-reader/9667437/","projectTitle":"Super Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":9622644,"letterContent":"Every classroom needs to maintain a clean environment to keep scholars safe. Disinfect wipes were often handy for clean up after stations to eliminate the spread of germs. Having enough expo markers intervention activities and games truly made a difference in academic success. \r\n The large post it dry erase wipes for students to use to work in groups for peer teaching and examples to help with mastery of step by step strategies for each skills. Topping every stations off often came with treat bags to motivate and encourage scholars to keep working hard. Thank you for helping our class be successful this school year as we ensured evert scholar had a strong foundation.","fullyFundedDate":1755884916360,"projectUrl":"project/write-and-wipe/9622644/","projectTitle":"Write and Wipe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":10105555,"projectId":9686262,"letterContent":"Our new trifold science fair boards have completely transformed the way my students approach their projects. Instead of simply turning in written reports, they are now creating organized, professional-looking presentations that clearly showcase their scientific question, hypothesis, data, and conclusions. One special moment was watching a student who is usually very quiet confidently stand beside her completed board and explain her experiment step-by-step to the class. The structure of the trifold helped her organize her thinking, which boosted her confidence during her presentation.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were so excited. Many of them said they felt like \"real scientists.\" Having sturdy, high-quality boards made the project feel important and official. It immediately raised their level of effort and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nNext, students are continuing to refine their experiments by analyzing their data more deeply and practicing their presentation skills in preparation for our campus science showcase. The boards are now being used not just for the fair, but also for small group research displays and class presentations across subjects.","fullyFundedDate":1758202687197,"projectUrl":"project/science-fair/9686262/","projectTitle":"Science Fair","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10105555"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":10031074,"letterContent":"This sixth week of character traits focused on caring. Kindness is my Superpower definitely gave us icing on the cake. If focused on the May ways we could say and show kindness. \r\n The rhyming in this text was just right for scholars to read and relate. Your support has a great impact on tomorrow leaders. \r\n Thanks again for supporting our reading challenge. Your giving unselfishly to ensure ensured our love for reading only grows stronger. The \"MO you CHER Kindness is contagious continue your acts of kindness. Great readers make great leaders💕","fullyFundedDate":1768780961905,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-is-my-superpower/10031074/","projectTitle":"Kindness is My Superpower","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":8833636,"projectId":9774226,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project to purchase new headphones. Your contributions have made an immediate impact on our daily environment, allowing my students to fully engage with interactive learning games that reinforce critical skills in a fun, immersive way. With these headphones, my students can now focus on their individual digital lessons without distraction, creating a more dynamic and personalized learning experience for every child in the room.\r\nBeyond daily activities, this gift has been a game changer for our assessment and accessibility needs. The headphones provide a quiet, focused environment for students during testing, and they are essential for my students who rely on text-to-speech software to access the curriculum. By ensuring that every student can hear their lessons clearly and privately, you have helped level the playing field and provided the tools necessary for their academic success. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for making a tangible difference in my students' education","fullyFundedDate":1759889803586,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-learning/9774226/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8833636_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y747&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700496000934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833636"},{"teacherId":10178411,"projectId":9941124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. The paper and dry erase markers have already become an essential part of our day-to-day learning. We are using the paper for writing practice, math work, small-group activities, and creative projects, while the dry erase markers are helping students actively participate during lessons on their boards. One special moment was during a recent phonics lesson when students were able to practice spelling words on their boards. When the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement—they were eager to use them right away and took great care in organizing and preparing them for learning.\r\nBecause of your support, our students are more engaged and confident as they practice skills and express their ideas. Your donation has given them tools that make learning hands-on, interactive, and fun. The next steps for our class include using these materials for an upcoming writing project where students will plan, draft, and revise their work, as well as continued practice with problem-solving strategies in math. Your generosity has truly made a difference, and by contributing to our project, you have become an important part of our classroom community. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support of our students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1766503515270,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/9941124/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178411_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771340913503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178411"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":9469974,"letterContent":"My scholars have enjoyed reading and learn the joy of reading. The Stacy's Extraordinary Words have enhanced our print rich environment adding to our classroom library. The vocabulary exposure and listen as student use the words in the right context. \r\n Watching my students enjoy the hardback covered books is a joy their smile and new found knowledge will last the a lifetime.\r\n Thanks for your support and giving my students a solid foundation for becoming life long readers. I have no doubt they will be even greater leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1755274084191,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-kindness/9469974/","projectTitle":"Kinder Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":9548569,"letterContent":"My scholars love reading and exploring the world through reading. We have been studying informational text and my scholars are doing amazing. Having a print rich environment has really made a difference. Student love having their own personal set of little readers that feeds their new found love for reading. Stacy's extraordinary is the kids favorite. I can't thank you enough for your generosity. Just know your donations are vital to our success. We appreciate you and all you do to assist the future generations love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1754767816630,"projectUrl":"project/reading-the-game-of-life/9548569/","projectTitle":"READING The Game of Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":9415541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and helping give my scholars need supplies to express their self through writing. The primary journals are definitely a keepsake for years to come. Student are writing and seeing the progress over time shows the effectiveness of writing daily and how important it is to maintain journals in class. \r\n The authors chair where scholars share aloud their writing and show off some great art work is building confidence. It is a great joy watching scholars get the rhythm of jumping rope. Teaching to the whole child is a joy giving a well balanced education to ensure no gaps and the reading foundation is strong.","fullyFundedDate":1751172382766,"projectUrl":"project/sew-social-emotional-wellness/9415541/","projectTitle":"(S.E.W.) Social Emotional Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwkdread"},{"teacherId":8833636,"projectId":9741869,"letterContent":"Thank you for the books and treasure chest prizes. We are absolutely thrilled and filled with gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Your donations made it possible for us to acquire a brand new treasure chest overflowing with amazing goodies to pick from. The day the packages arrived was like a mini holiday in our classroom. The students' faces lit up with joy as they realized that their hard work and good behavior were about to be rewarded with something truly special. There were audible gasps and excited chatter as we revealed the new items and books. Thank you for your kindness and for making this wonderful experience posssible for our students. \r\nThe new books were me with overwhelming enthusiam. My students rushed over to explore the enw titles, running their hands over the covers and calling our their favorite. They have since been checked out for weeks at home to find places on reading logs. Your gift has not only given us new stories, but also helped foster a renewed love of readng in our classroom. \r\nYour gifr has not only given us new storied, but also helped foster a renewed love of reading in our classroom, which is a gift that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1758847160132,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-rewards/9741869/","projectTitle":"Books and Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8833636_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y747&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700496000934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833636"},{"teacherId":8833636,"projectId":8243628,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation that helped us purchase headphones for our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our learning environment, and I am thrilled to share just how much of a difference it has made.\r\n\r\nIn today's educational landscape, technology plays an increasingly vital role in student learning and assessment. Many of our academic programs and standardized tests are now administered digitally, requiring students to work independently on computers. However, without the proper equipment, such as headphones, it becomes challenging to maintain a quiet and focused atmosphere—especially in a shared classroom setting. Thanks to your kindness, we now have the tools we need to ensure every student can concentrate and perform to the best of their ability.\r\n\r\nThe new headphones have already transformed our classroom experience. Students are able to engage with interactive lessons, listen to audio instructions, and complete assessments without distractions. For many of them, this is the first time they've had access to such resources, and their excitement is palpable. It's amazing to see how something as simple as a pair of headphones can boost confidence, reduce anxiety during testing, and foster a sense of independence.\r\n\r\nBeyond testing, these headphones are being used daily for reading programs, language development activities, and educational games that reinforce core skills. They've opened doors for differentiated instruction, allowing students to learn at their own pace and in their own way. For our English language learners and students with special needs, this has been especially beneficial. Your donation has helped create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all.\r\n\r\nI also want to acknowledge the message your generosity sends to our students. Knowing that someone outside of their immediate school community cares about their education is incredibly empowering. It teaches them about the importance of kindness, community, and giving back—values we strive to instill every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful contribution. Your support has not only provided a practical solution to a classroom need but has also inspired both students and educators alike. We are truly grateful for your investment in our future, and we look forward to sharing updates as our students continue to grow and thrive with the help of your gift.","fullyFundedDate":1709750999756,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-testing/8243628/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8833636_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y747&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700496000934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833636"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8544","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":612,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":79,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.6,"schoolId":8544,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Woodridge Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Woodridge Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/desoto-independent-school-district/woodridge-elementary-school/8544"}