{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"M.S. Ryan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7761999,"projectId":10465052,"letterContent":"When my students first saw our new electric hole puncher, electric stapler, and label maker set up in the classroom, their faces completely lit up! They were fascinated watching the high-speed tools instantly organize their materials. Knowing that generous supporters invested directly in our daily learning tools made them feel supported and excited to take pride in their work.\r\nOur next step is for students to compile their completed DOL packets into end-of-unit portfolios. Using the label maker to create organized tabs, students will track their mastery over time, reflect on their growth, and take ownership of their academic progress. Thank you so much for powering our classroom success!","fullyFundedDate":1786415806886,"projectUrl":"project/plugged-in-for-classroom-success/10465052/","projectTitle":"Plugged in for Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7761999_orig.jpg?crop=3226,3226,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718893135665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7761999"},{"teacherId":7490940,"projectId":10198830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in fully funding our outdoor play project! Because of your support, our playground is filled with excitement, laughter, and brand-new opportunities for learning and growth.\r\nThe impact of your gift was immediate. Here is a look at how our new resources will make a difference:\r\n * Active Play & Teamwork: The soccer balls, goal net, and mini footballs will transform field time into structured, joyful play. Our students will learn key gross motor skills, coordination, and early lessons in sportsmanship and teamwork as they play together.\r\n * Creativity & Movement: The sidewalk chalk and foam flying disks will encourage open-ended creativity and collaborative outdoor games.\r\n * Joy & Sensory Exploration: The bubble wands and portable speaker will elevate outdoor play to a whole new level. From freeze-dance movement games to chasing bubbles across the yard, these items will bring pure, sensory-rich joy to our daily routine.\r\nYour generosity does more than just provide physical equipment—it shows our young learners that there is a whole community of caring supporters cheering them on. Thank you for investing in our classroom, promoting healthy outdoor activity, and making school a bright, joyful place to be.","fullyFundedDate":1777849670647,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-brain-breaks/10198830/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Brain Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7490940_orig.jpg?crop=1530,1530,x415,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649024063217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cpena76"},{"teacherId":9703461,"projectId":10056083,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive the LEGO sets and magnetic building blocks! They could not wait to open the materials and start building. Their faces lit up when they saw all the different pieces and began talking about what they wanted to create.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new resources during our classroom building and learning activities. My students work together to build different structures, share ideas, and solve problems as they create. It has been wonderful to see their creativity, teamwork, and excitement for learning come to life through play and building.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my students these hands-on learning materials. Your generosity has brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779147954259,"projectUrl":"project/markers-materials-and-meaningful-stem/10056083/","projectTitle":"Markers, Materials and Meaningful STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harley Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9703461"},{"teacherId":7490940,"projectId":10184241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our end-of-year project! Because of your support, every single student in our classroom received a new backpack filled with summer essentials—including sidewalk chalk, beach balls, sunglasses, tumblers, and bubble wands.\r\nThe moment our students saw their new backpacks, the room filled with pure joy. Their eyes lit up as they explored each surprise inside. For many of our children, having their very own outdoor toys and summer supplies means the world. Your gift gave them not just fun items to take home, but a real sense of excitement and celebration as we closed out a wonderful school year.\r\nThanks to you, our students started their summer break feeling celebrated, valued, and ready for sunny adventures ahead. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and for investing in our classroom family.","fullyFundedDate":1779042662436,"projectUrl":"project/summer-is-calling-again/10184241/","projectTitle":"Summer is Calling Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7490940_orig.jpg?crop=1530,1530,x415,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649024063217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cpena76"},{"teacherId":4725439,"projectId":10198856,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, my PreK-4 students were able to enjoy so many exciting outdoor activities during the last weeks of school. From bubble solution and footballs to splash water balls, nets, and storage bags, every new item brought huge smiles and excitement to our recess time.\r\n\r\nThe students went crazy with joy each time we introduced something new, and these materials helped create fun, active, and memorable experiences for all of them. Your kindness truly made the end of our school year extra special.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for helping make learning and play so meaningful for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778179352072,"projectUrl":"project/sunshine-smiles-and-outdoor-playtime-f/10198856/","projectTitle":"Sunshine, Smiles, and Outdoor Playtime Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4725439_orig.png?crop=294,294,x50,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602707087755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lopezpk-4"},{"teacherId":7720575,"projectId":9900144,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at M. S. Ryan Elementary School, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredibly generous donation to our Bobcat Pride Store.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, every single student on our campus was able to visit the store and receive a prize as a reward for their exemplary application of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). It was a joy to watch our students' reactions—they were truly surprised and overjoyed by the fantastic variety of prizes available to them.\r\n\r\nYour contribution did more than just provide \"stuff\"; it reinforced the value of hard work, kindness, and character within our school community. Seeing the pride on their faces as they \"purchased\" their rewards is a memory we will cherish.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such a vital part of our Bobcat family and for helping us celebrate our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1769177546379,"projectUrl":"project/bobcat-pride-store/9900144/","projectTitle":"Bobcat Pride Store!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7720575"},{"teacherId":8620730,"projectId":9946590,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude that I am able to share amazing stories and pictures about the generous donations. The donations allowed me to provide exceptional tools toy for promoting child development. These manipulatives help kids build and strengthen their color and shape recognition abilities, creative thinking, Magnetic Play Tiles is an exceptional tools for promoting child development. Tiles help kids build and strengthen their color and shape recognition abilities, creative thinking, creative problem solving, and use of imagination, while having fun. My students ate learning how to share and bond when playing with other kids, or independent play. These magnetic and colorful tiles allow my students' self-esteem to soar as they successfully build a houses, spaceships , buildings, rockets, as well as designs from their own creative minds. These tools have also helped develop fine motor, math, and literacy skills using the many different STEM tools I am requesting. Most importantly, they are nontoxic and safe for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769177548221,"projectUrl":"project/future-engineers/9946590/","projectTitle":"Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8620730_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666405698819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8620730"},{"teacherId":9363601,"projectId":9948197,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Because of your support, our room is now stocked with the essential supplies—copy paper, lamination sheets, replacement ink, and cardstock—that keep our daily learning alive and vibrant.\r\n\r\nIn a Pre-K environment, visual engagement is everything. Before this project was funded, these were the types of supplies I frequently purchased out-of-pocket. Thanks to you, I have been able to transform our learning space into a truly engaging environment. Your donations have already been put to work creating:\r\n • Hands-on Learning Centers: Durable, laminated manipulatives that can withstand the excitement of tiny hands.\r\n • Visual Aids: Colorful posters and anchor charts that help my \"littles\" grasp new concepts.\r\n • Organization: Custom student ID badges and color-coded labels that empower the children to navigate the room and tidy up independently.\r\n • Keepsakes: We have even begun creating beautiful, colorful projects that our students can take home as keepsakes for their parents.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done more than just provide \"stuff\"; it has provided the tools for a more professional, organized, and joyful classroom. Seeing the students' faces light up when they see a new, colorful handout or a bright new center is a direct result of your thoughtfulness.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for thinking of my \"littles.\" You have made a lasting impact on our school year!","fullyFundedDate":1765813112466,"projectUrl":"project/a-colorful-classroom-seeking-a-new-prin/9948197/","projectTitle":"A Colorful Classroom: Seeking a New Printer for Enhanced Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9363601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712414544894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363601"},{"teacherId":10085497,"projectId":9481357,"letterContent":"Thank you to everyone who helped make our classroom more welcoming. The students were both surprised and amazed by the new tennis balls on the chairs—they've made a big difference, especially for our younger students, making it easier for them to move their chairs around.\r\nThe students seem to be more excited when arriving to the classroom. The students have enjoyed their time in the classroom when the visit. \r\nThe updated materials have also helped improve and maintain the cleanliness of the computer lab. It's truly wonderful to see how small changes can make such a meaningful impact. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763568344540,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-computer-wiz-cool/9481357/","projectTitle":"Keeping Computer Wiz Cool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cedillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10085497"},{"teacherId":4725439,"projectId":9964177,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my classroom. The paper punches and scissors we received have become an essential part of our center-time activities. These tools allow me to prepare materials more efficiently and ensure they are readily available for students to use independently.\r\n\r\nAs a result, students no longer have to wait for supplies or for teacher assistance to cut more challenging items. This has increased their confidence and engagement, allowing them to begin their work more quickly and take greater ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nI have also been able to create new, pre-cut center materials that are ready for daily use, which has been very exciting for the students. Your support has helped make learning more accessible, interactive, and enjoyable for everyone in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1769177547859,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-materials-so-prek-creativity-c/9964177/","projectTitle":"Preparing Materials So PreK Creativity Can Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4725439_orig.png?crop=294,294,x50,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602707087755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lopezpk-4"},{"teacherId":7761999,"projectId":9866477,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kind donations. The students projects look amazing and the parents are excited that they will last longer. Students seem to want to make their projects more meaningful since they are able to have them as a keepsake from their 5th grade year. It is important that we make all memories last a lifetime. They will be able to look back and be proud of thier work and what was achieved. With your generosity not only will the current students benefit but the ones to come will also be able to use the resources.","fullyFundedDate":1764688943604,"projectUrl":"project/seal-the-magic-of-learning-helps-protect/9866477/","projectTitle":"Seal the Magic of Learning Helps Protect Our Proudest Moments!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7761999_orig.jpg?crop=3226,3226,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718893135665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7761999"},{"teacherId":4725439,"projectId":9721733,"letterContent":"Christmas time was made extra special with the items we received from this project. They were able to use the gift bags to take home, not only their gifts, but the gifts they crafted for their parents. Not only they were happy about the gifts they received, I got a couple of messages from parents saying that their gifts from their children were extra special. \r\nOn behalf of my class, I want to extend my sincere appreciation for helping me make their Christmas extra special. My students work hard everyday and getting a bit of time to be creative so they can surprise their parents was very meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1765990959338,"projectUrl":"project/magical-moments-holiday-crafts-and-kind/9721733/","projectTitle":"Magical Moments: Holiday Crafts and Kindness Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4725439_orig.png?crop=294,294,x50,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602707087755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lopezpk-4"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_9192","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":804,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":99,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.6,"schoolId":9192,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about M.S. 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