{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cedar Ridge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8044877,"projectId":10472693,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project Mahjong minds! We've been learning as a class how to play, and plan to do tournaments the 2nd half of the year with other 5th graders. As we get to be more independent players we'll be playing on Fridays as an opportunity to work on our critical thinking skills. For now (as we're learning the game) we're still doing demo playing as a whole group. \r\nMahjong is helping us develop critical thinking skills, build our flexibility and growth mindset, and helping us to adapt to social situations that may not have gone the way we were hoping. These skills are so needed with 5th graders today, and I love that we can practice these skills by playing Mahjong together. \r\nI do have some students who already know how to play, they have been able to take a leadership role in teaching their peers how the game works. This is great because it's given some students leadership opportunities that normally aren't in a leader role.","fullyFundedDate":1787061418616,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-mahjong-minds-building-critic/10472693/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Mahjong Minds: Building Critical Thinking Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burnham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8044877"},{"teacherId":3075684,"projectId":10561414,"letterContent":"Wow, I can't believe strangers and friends have come together to make our public elementary school art room a better place! With the tools and supplies you have provided for us, we can be even more creative and awesome!\r\nWe are using our automated pencil sharpeners every single day! And each day we use them, we think about you and your generosity!\r\nWe will continue integrating core subject standards with incredible artwork! This week has been about measuring, creating shadow puppets, printing Warhol inspired animals, and learning about ancient cultures!\r\nNone of that would be possible without sharpened pencils and YOU! So thank you for being a hero to elementary school children!","fullyFundedDate":1788360631788,"projectUrl":"project/maker-space/10561414/","projectTitle":"Maker Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3075684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528910828589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3075684"},{"teacherId":8044877,"projectId":10247559,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to my Donors Choose project! We've completed our first project and the students were so engaged! As part of our science unit on Ecosystems, we studied food chains and how matter moves through the ecosystem. My students researched an owl and wrote an informational essay on it. We also dissected owl pellets and studied what they eat. The final project for this was to create an owl and an infographic to hang in the hallway. Students used recycled cardboard to create their owls. They loved using the chomp saws to prepare their materials. Chomp saws made this process so much more doable for my students! Using only scissors in the past to cut cardboard made this project so much more difficult!\r\nMy students were so engaged and proud of the owls they created. It was a perfect way to finish our science unit on ecosystems.","fullyFundedDate":1778766181802,"projectUrl":"project/from-cardboard-to-creation-let-us-chomp/10247559/","projectTitle":"From Cardboard to Creation: Let Us Chomp!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burnham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8044877"},{"teacherId":3075684,"projectId":10526787,"letterContent":"Thanks you, thank you for donating to our art classroom! As a public elementary school, we have a very small budget and nearly 700 students to buy art supplies for! We rely on generous community support and wonderful supportive strangers! These supplies will go a long way to ensuring our elementary art classroom has the markers, paper, paint and other medium to create masterpieces!\r\nWe have been using these art supplies to integrate lessons like food chains, eco-systems, light and shadows as well as art themed projects based on mask-making! We are indebted to you!","fullyFundedDate":1787664585922,"projectUrl":"project/art-starters/10526787/","projectTitle":"Art Starters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3075684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528910828589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3075684"},{"teacherId":3075684,"projectId":10449490,"letterContent":"I cannot adequately express my gratitude for your generous donations to our art classroom. We are so thrilled to have these wonderful materials going forward, to use year after year, to give our students the opportunity to make and build creative art projects!\r\nWe will be using these chomp saws and puppet theaters for years at our public elementary school! Already nearly 300 students have used all of the donated materials to create puppet shows! In first grade we read spooky stories, made the puppets, used the theaters with lighting to produce amazing retells of a wonderful book! This goes directly to our core language and science standards!\r\nYou are helping to create creative geniuses!","fullyFundedDate":1786984011608,"projectUrl":"project/puppets-for-muppets/10449490/","projectTitle":"Puppets for Muppets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3075684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528910828589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3075684"},{"teacherId":8279373,"projectId":10488539,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of graphic novels and books for my students. Your contribution has significantly enriched our classroom with resources that inspire a love for reading. Your support and collaboration to enhance student engagement in reading has brought smiles to many faces.\r\n I've watched these graphic novels significantly increase my students' reading enthusiasm. The variety of books we received meets their varied interests and makes reading more accessible and enjoyable for them. It's heartwarming to see how much they love these stories and how they make a positive impact on their literacy skills.\r\n My students have even been asking for more dedicated silent reading time, which speaks volumes about their love of these new books. This has been an excellent opportunity for me to incorporate more graphic novels into my lesson planning in both reading and writing.\r\n \r\nThank you for your dedication to fostering a love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1787061389260,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books-to-gain-independence-and-a/10488539/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books to Gain Independence and a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Widdison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8279373_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727492955926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8279373"},{"teacherId":1484698,"projectId":10289320,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of stainless steel water bottles for my first-grade students. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily lives of our students.\r\nFor young children, having their own reusable water bottle provides more than just access to water. It encourages healthy hydration throughout the school day and helps students develop the important habit of taking care of their bodies. The bottles also give our students a sense of ownership and responsibility as they learn to care for and keep track of their personal belongings.\r\nThe stainless steel bottles are especially valuable because they are durable and reusable. Our students can use them throughout the school year and beyond, reducing the need for disposable plastic bottles and helping us teach our first graders about caring for our environment.\r\nMost importantly, your donation helps ensure that every child in our classroom has the same opportunity to stay hydrated and feel included. Something as simple as a water bottle can have a big impact on a young learner's comfort, focus, and readiness to learn.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for the care you have shown our students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our first graders build healthy, responsible, and environmentally friendly habits.","fullyFundedDate":1785796688163,"projectUrl":"project/sip-learn-shine/10289320/","projectTitle":"Sip, Learn, Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Candland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1484698_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473097811036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-candland"},{"teacherId":8506679,"projectId":9908158,"letterContent":"The DonorsChoose project had a meaningful impact on my classroom by increasing access to high-interest chapter books and fostering a stronger culture of reading. With the addition of these new texts, students were more motivated to engage in independent reading and were excited to explore new genres and series. This supported the development of reading stamina and encouraged deeper comprehension and a love of literature. Several students who previously struggled to find books they enjoyed began to show increased confidence and participation during reading time, and many were able to sustain independent reading for longer periods. Overall, the project enhanced both student engagement and literacy growth by creating a more inviting and resource-rich classroom library.","fullyFundedDate":1768366793312,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books-for-growing-readers/9908158/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books for Growing Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kellogg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8506679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768250929086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8506679"},{"teacherId":3075684,"projectId":9801804,"letterContent":"We are using our new needle felting supplies to bring the solar system to life! Each student selected a planet to create out of colorful wool, carefully shaping and layering fibers to capture the unique features of their chosen planet. Once completed, the students proudly hung their planets to create beautiful, rotating solar system mobiles that now brighten our classroom. This hands-on project not only deepened their understanding of planetary science but also allowed them to explore a new art technique and express their creativity.\r\nThe students were absolutely overjoyed when they saw the vibrant wool and felting supplies. Many had never seen or touched wool roving before, and their excitement was contagious. They couldn't wait to start experimenting with the colors and textures, and several students immediately began discussing how they would mix colors to match the look of each planet. Their enthusiasm set a joyful, collaborative tone for the project.We plan to display these mobiles and artist statements throughout the school, sharing both our scientific knowledge and artistic accomplishments with the broader community. \r\nIn the future, we will use the felting supplies for additional projects, such as creating animals or landscapes, ensuring that this generous donation continues to inspire creativity and learning for years to come. Thank you to the DonorsChoose community!","fullyFundedDate":1760718885303,"projectUrl":"project/lets-space-out/9801804/","projectTitle":"Let's Space Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3075684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528910828589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3075684"},{"teacherId":6558183,"projectId":9810763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us reach our goal by volunteering to our project! The kids were beyond thrilled to have new books in our classroom library for them to read. We were able to add many wonderful new titles to our library and replace some books that were worn out. We use these books on a daily basis to build comprehension skills, fluency, and more importantly, a love for reading!\r\n The boys were especially excited about the Minecraft books and the girls were excited for the puppy books. Every week they get to choose new books for their pouch for them to enjoy in their reading spot. \r\n Thank you again for your generous donations. We could not have reached our goal without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1761929287877,"projectUrl":"project/novel-novels/9810763/","projectTitle":"Novel novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dajany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6558183"},{"teacherId":3075684,"projectId":9594752,"letterContent":"You have helped make our collection of 'How to Draw' books in the art room grow! When our students are finished with painting, weaving and sculpting, they LOVE to draw! Nothing is better than having step by step instructions on how to do it! We now have a collection of holiday themed, bugs, birds and Pokemon 'How to Draw' books that we didn't have before and it's all thanks to you!\r\nWe appreciate the generous community that supports our 700 children, to help them become thinkers, doers and most importantly, ARTISTS!","fullyFundedDate":1758900036796,"projectUrl":"project/book-it-to-the-art-room/9594752/","projectTitle":"Book it to the Art Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3075684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528910828589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3075684"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66193","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":649,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":14,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":85,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.9,"schoolId":66193,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cedar Ridge Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cedar Ridge Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/alpine-school-district/cedar-ridge-elementary-school/66193"}