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Oh the places you will Go, was definitely a treat scholars enjoyed the Rhyming and more so being reminded that there is no limit to the places they can go. \r\n Writing about places they would like to visit using some for the first time mechanical pencils and sharing stories. Scholars always ask are we getting more books of course I reply yes because of Donors that chooses us. \r\n We appreciate all your support and being able to have our personal library keep sake books.","fullyFundedDate":1773872991604,"projectUrl":"project/reading-to-travel/10131884/","projectTitle":"Reading to Travel","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":10119759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! 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The document camera I use to project assigned as I help by modeling the use of strategies for mastery. My scholars as a result are using these strategies and I am seeing the benefits of them observing write oppose to me writing and having to step back as they write. \r\n Leadership 360 had the greatest impact as it gave me insight on leading no matter my position in the organization. Those tool also no doubt help me continue to build leaders that love reading and writing. Thanks again for your support .","fullyFundedDate":1767232424579,"projectUrl":"project/strategic-strategies/9665545/","projectTitle":"Strategic Strategies","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":10095159,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for brining this project to life! 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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. 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About this school
Woodridge Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Desoto, Texas that is part of Desoto Independent School District.
It serves 612 students
in grades Pre-K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1.
Its teachers have had 52 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades Pre-K - 2
612 Students
43 Teachers
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93%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Woodridge Elementary School
$21,663
raised using DonorsChoose
52
projects
funded
23
teachers
funded
102
donors
9
projects
for
basic supplies
6
projects for
technology
12
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Woodridge Elementary School has received support from
61 individuals from Texas and
41 individuals out-of-state.