{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8833636,"projectId":10599119,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how much your support means to our after-school book club. Because of your incredible generosity, our \"Reading Eagles\" finally have the cozy, comfortable gathering space they deserve!\r\n\r\nGone are the days of rigid plastic classroom chairs and hard tiled floors. Now, when our eager readers gather after school to dive headfirst into new worlds, they settle right into supportive, flexible beanbag seating. The transformation has been amazing to watch—our meeting space has truly become a warm, inviting literary oasis where students can relax, stay focused during longer discussions, and truly lose themselves in a great story.\r\n\r\nYou have given our young scholars much more than comfortable seating; you have shown them that their reading time, comfort, and community matter deeply. Thank you for empowering the Reading Eagles on their reading journey and helping our book club soar!","fullyFundedDate":1789612012348,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-chairs-for-book-club/10599119/","projectTitle":"Comfy Chairs for Book Club","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":10239686,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express the gratitude my students and I feel every day when we step into our newly transformed classroom library! Thanks to your generosity, our \"reading oasis\" is now a reality, and it has completely energized our learning community.\r\n\r\nThe new collection of diverse books has made an immediate, meaningful impact. My second graders are eagerly reaching for stories that reflect their own lives while discovering new backgrounds and cultures. Seeing a student's eyes light up when they find a character who looks like them or shares their experience is a moment I will treasure forever.\r\n\r\nAnd the cozy beanbag chairs have truly made our reading corner a sanctuary! The reading nook has quickly become the most loved spot in our room. Students are excited for independent reading time, settling in with their favorite books, relaxed and deeply focused.\r\n\r\nYour support did so much more than provide books and seating—you sent a clear message to my students that their stories, comfort, and education matter. Thank you for making our classroom a place where a lifelong love of reading can flourish every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1787763362025,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-voices-to-build-imagination/10239686/","projectTitle":"Diverse Voices to Build Imagination","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":10596314,"letterContent":"Ants in My Pants was the perfect read. Not only did it have the student laughing out loud it gave them a clear picture of its meaning. \r\n The parents loved it and it is a cherished read in our classroom library. More importantly it helped us to self control and respect others space. Thank you so much for helping build my scholars personal library. Developing a love for reading early will no doubt help these scholars become avid readers and even greater readers. Now that the ants have settled down we are off now to enjoy stations without ants in our pants. \r\n Thanks a million.","fullyFundedDate":1789480199547,"projectUrl":"project/did-i-do-that-i-am-sorry/10596314/","projectTitle":"Did I do That? I am Sorry!","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":10254603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me make my students feel extra special on their birthdays! When you're a kid, birthdays are a BIG deal, and I wanted my students to know that their special day matters in our classroom too. The birthday trinkets have been such a fun addition! The students were so excited when they first saw them, and of course, everyone immediately wanted to know what they would get when their birthday came around.\r\n\r\nI love being able to give each student a little something on their special day. It may seem like a small gesture, but seeing their faces light up reminds me that the little things really do matter. My goal is for my classroom to be a place where students feel seen, loved, and celebrated, not just for their academic accomplishments, but simply for being themselves.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we have lots of learning and growing ahead of us. We'll keep working hard, reaching our reading goals, and celebrating our progress along the way. Thanks to you, we'll also get to pause and make each birthday a little more memorable. Thank you for helping me bring a little extra joy into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1780939861921,"projectUrl":"project/make-their-day-extra-special/10254603/","projectTitle":"Make Their Day Extra Special","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10105555_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y397&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777828668499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10105555"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":10449525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. We have plenty of snacks brunch is no longer an issues because of your generous donations. We can choose salty, sweet, crunchy and munch until we are content.\r\n It reminds me of when my mom made quilts each piece was significant. That is what Quill made sure of that every snack will impact one of our scholars growls after brunch. \r\n Now I am stocked up on snacks my scholars don't have to worry about brunch or weekend snacks. These snacks help us brain to focus on task at hand. We also able to count snacks as we passing them out to gain number sense. Thanks again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1786667868703,"projectUrl":"project/brunch-i-am-still-hungry/10449525/","projectTitle":"Brunch, I Am Still Hungry","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":10117650,"letterContent":"The students were thrilled to receive The Indian in the Cupboard through this project. This book quickly became a favorite in our classroom and provided meaningful opportunities for students to strengthen important reading skills. As we read together, students practiced making inferences, identifying character traits, citing text evidence, and analyzing how characters change throughout a story. One of our culminating activities involved a character analysis comparing Patrick and Omri, where students used evidence from the text to support their thinking and discuss how each character's choices influenced the plot.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and engaging experience. Students participate in class discussions, respond to reading through writing, work collaboratively with peers, and dive deeply into the characters and themes of the story. The donated books allowed every student to have access to the text, making it possible for them to follow along closely, revisit important passages, and build confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are often hesitant to participate became excited to share their ideas during our discussions. The magical elements of the story captured their imaginations while also encouraging critical thinking about friendship, responsibility, and decision-making. Watching students become invested in the characters and eagerly debate their perspectives was a reminder of the power that books have to inspire learning. Thank you for helping unlock imagination and providing resources that have made a lasting impact on our classroom. Your generosity has helped create meaningful learning experiences that our students will remember long after finishing this novel.","fullyFundedDate":1772073866947,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-imagination-one-book-at-a-time/10117650/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Imagination One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10105555_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y397&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777828668499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10105555"},{"teacherId":4629277,"projectId":9665546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me give my scholars number sense. Learning place value using number lines to add and subtract gave students a rock solid foundation.\r\n The colorful station play money to purchase item from treasure box was a great experience. Learning about needs VS want gave scholars a reality check. Your support made this possible thanks so much for ensuring learning is fun and realistic. \r\n My scholars enjoyed learning the value of a dollar well saving for the future with their personalized piggy banks. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1764723157901,"projectUrl":"project/time-is-money/9665546/","projectTitle":"Time is Money","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":10130812,"letterContent":"Thank you for book binding machine\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project. Because of you, our classroom now has a book binding machine and lamination pouches that have completely transformed how my students interact with their work.\r\nSince these materials arrived, the excitement in our 'publishing center' has been incredible. My students are no longer just handing in papers; they are becoming published authors. Seeing their stories bound into professional-looking books has given them a tremendous sense of pride and ownership over their learning.\r\nAdditionally, the lamination pouches have allowed us to create durable, reusable learning tools that will last for years. Whether it's protecting a student's favorite hand-drawn cover or making reusable math mats, these supplies are making our daily lessons more engaging and sustainable.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for providing the tools they need to see themselves as creators and scholars.\"","fullyFundedDate":1776126131652,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-us-purchase-a-book-binding-m/10130812/","projectTitle":"Please Help Us Purchase a Book Binding Machine for Workbooks","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":10131884,"letterContent":"Your support has once again increased my scholars reading levels and a continued love for reading. 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! Your support has brought essential tools into our classroom that will make a daily difference for my students. The index cards are already being transformed into personalized flashcards, helping students master new vocabulary and facts with confidence. Additionally, the label maker is a total game changer for our classroom library; having organized, clearly labeled books helps our students find exactly what they need and take pride in our shared space. \r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our learning community!","fullyFundedDate":1772342143993,"projectUrl":"project/label-marker-and-index-cards-for-reading/10119759/","projectTitle":"Label Marker and Index Cards For Reading","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":10131975,"letterContent":"Your kindness definitely makes a difference in our learning environment. We rotate thrush station often sharing materials tables and chairs. Having gloves, disinfectant wipes and spray as well as Lysol helps us maintain a germ free environment. \r\n The student had a chance to clean their desks and they were astounded to see the germs we accumulate from the start of our day to dismissal. \r\n My scholars are the initiative to clean their desks before and after a transition as well as scrub their hand with the antibacterial soap. It is ice a joy to have happy germ free healthy scholars come to school excited about learning in a cleaner environment. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1775973668564,"projectUrl":"project/learning-germ-free/10131975/","projectTitle":"Learning Germ Free","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":9665545,"letterContent":"You are world changers. Thank you for your support. 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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8544","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":419,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":78,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.0,"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"}