{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Riverside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8279876,"projectId":9626117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Tier 2 Reading Room through DonorsChoose! Your generous contribution has provided essential supplies for our reading aides, allowing them to work more effectively with students in small reading groups. These resources are already helping our struggling readers by giving them the focused, hands-on support they need to build their skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students involve using these new materials during their daily small group sessions. With engaging books, literacy games, and hands-on tools, students will practice phonics, fluency, and comprehension in fun and meaningful ways. Reading aides will use the supplies to tailor instruction to each student's needs, track progress, and celebrate growth. We are excited to see our students' reading abilities improve as they continue to work in this supportive and resource-rich environment—made possible by donors like you. Thank you for making a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760717663660,"projectUrl":"project/helping-readers-grow-tier-2-intervent/9626117/","projectTitle":"Helping Readers Grow -- Tier 2 Intervention Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8279876"},{"teacherId":9655111,"projectId":9596818,"letterContent":"I have been using the art supplies to support my students' writing skills. One of their favorite projects involved creating haunted houses. We discussed the importance of writing that uses imagery to help pull the reader into the story. My students were very excited when they walked in from recess to see paints, brushes, and cups set out on their desks. Students were instructed to take the picture they had of their haunted house in their head, and create an illustration that would help readers see what they saw. After creating their illustrations, students had an opportunity to write a scary haunted house story surrounding elements of their illustrations. Their illustrations were the foundation for the descriptive vocabulary that was used all throughout their stories. My students had so much fun imagining and bringing their haunted houses to life. \r\nWe have also been using the art supplies to create illustrations supporting our Wit and Wisdom curriculum. The 3rd grade curriculum focuses quite heavily on illustrations and how they increase comprehension. Allowing my students to create their own illustrations to better understand stories has given them a unique look into the thought process experienced by book illustrators and authors. They have had opportunities to think more deeply about what elements of writing need to be highlighted and how to go about doing that.","fullyFundedDate":1755738944568,"projectUrl":"project/creative-supplies-for-creative-minds/9596818/","projectTitle":"Creative Supplies for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655111"},{"teacherId":6937665,"projectId":9353364,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your contribution to our school's Wellness Room. The students of our school are using the tools that were donated to help them with their daily emotional regulation in order to help them in their learning. Students inside and outside the Wellness Room are able to use these tools. While these tools stay in the room and support students during structured breaks most of the time, some teachers have checked out tools in order to support their students in the classroom as well. \r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the new tools they had at the beginning of this school year, they were very excited. Most of the tools that were donated are tools that are used very frequently and can be very worn out, broken or lost by the end of the school year. Having the opportunity to see these new tools at the beginning of the year made the students feel excited and motivated to take good care of them so that they can be used all year.","fullyFundedDate":1754326061673,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-room-tools/9353364/","projectTitle":"Wellness Room Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tumblin Leak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6937665"},{"teacherId":2490426,"projectId":9529447,"letterContent":"My students have loved these new resources and for my students who are struggling with their abc's and numbers it has been so fun to watch them practice their abc's as they are writing it with the magnetic letters and the LED Tablets. They are manipulating and matching the magnetic letters as well as writing them. Each activity has been a highlight for them. Each activity had a magical way of bringing play into their learning. They were so ecstatic as they got to use each median.\r\n\r\nOur small group intervention also for the whole Kindergarten grade used the magnetic writing letters with there small group instruction. It was such a great asset for them to all use. They are fascinated with using the magnetic pencil to move the little magnetic as they practice saying the letter and the sounds. \r\n\r\nI haven't even told you how excited they were as they have gotten to use the little LED tablet boards so they could write numbers, letters, or sight words. It is so engaging and it helps with their pencil grip and retaining what they are learning. They love that as they write the letters can be multi-colored. They get so excited to use them! Thank you for giving them the fun of learning with different medians and textures.","fullyFundedDate":1757609550229,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-my-learning-with-texture-and-m/9529447/","projectTitle":"Inspiring My Learning with Texture and Medians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2490426_orig.jpg?crop=2916,2916,x1102,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643004165580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2490426"},{"teacherId":6233256,"projectId":9510787,"letterContent":"A million thank you's for donating to our classroom. Your kindness won't go unnoticed especially by our fifth graders. They have been so excited to the cushions daily on their chairs and around the room as they work on various tasks. The weighted stuffies are FABULOUS in both regulating student emotions and helping to motivate our students to be their most empathetic selves. All other materials are only adding to the calm, encouraging, and focused atmosphere we are working to achieve. You are going to make 20 students really happy. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1755700749223,"projectUrl":"project/cushions-to-cozy-up/9510787/","projectTitle":"Cushions to Cozy Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6233256_orig.jpg?crop=1141,1141,x495,y1201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753139568095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6233256"},{"teacherId":6233256,"projectId":9488090,"letterContent":"A million thank you's for donating to our classroom. Your kindness won't go unnoticed especially by our fifth graders. They will be so excited to be able to use our headphones during individualized digital activities and assessments, allowing them to continue thriving in our classroom community. The chromebook cases are FABULOUS in both protecting student computers and helping to motivate our students to be their most responsible selves. All other materials are only adding to the calm, encouraging, and focused atmosphere we are working to achieve. You are going to make 20 students really happy. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1753665345103,"projectUrl":"project/tech-gurus-need-tech-tools/9488090/","projectTitle":"Tech Gurus Need Tech Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6233256_orig.jpg?crop=1141,1141,x495,y1201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753139568095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6233256"},{"teacherId":6711741,"projectId":9577764,"letterContent":"It is with immense gratitude and sincere appreciation that I write to acknowledge your recent donation of essential supplies for my Dual Language Immersion (DLI) classroom. As a first-year DLI educator, navigating the complexities of establishing a functional, equitable, and linguistically rich learning environment presents unique challenges. Your generosity has not only eased this transition but has directly transformed the quality of instruction and organization in my room, ultimately ensuring the success and engagement of every student.\r\n\r\nThe resources you provided—specifically the Spanish-language books and the versatile Velcro rolls—are not mere supplies; they are foundational tools that have empowered me to focus on high-quality teaching rather than resource constraints.","fullyFundedDate":1755725253630,"projectUrl":"project/widening-the-world-through-a-second-lang/9577764/","projectTitle":"Widening the World through a Second Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gourley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6711741_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574319803937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6711741"},{"teacherId":8293151,"projectId":9039570,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation my students have been able to each access their reading program on the computer. The computer program we have been using allows students to read aloud and receive immediate help and tutoring with their reading. Unfortunately with 30 students in the class they can not successfully use this program without headphones.\r\nNow that I have enough for each student I have been able to see much reading progress. Students are able to read each day and are becoming more confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1742898462177,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-reading-success/9039570/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Reading Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8293151_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x128,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659764244069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8293151"},{"teacherId":2490426,"projectId":9524296,"letterContent":"I have to tell you that the new resources have made a huge impact on not only my students, but to all the students in the Kindergarten at our school. I have shared them with the small group interventions and they were so engaged. These are the students that come with trying to learn a new language, and that have no letter knowledge. They have been just manipulating the letters with the lowercase magnetic letters. I also grouped them for our Planet Kindergarten adventure when we chunk up the letters into groups so that I can differentiate which students need to work on what letter, names and sounds. They also absolutely love the sift and find letters and numbers activities. When we opened the were so intrigued with all the lowercase letter magnetic writers. I put them in our pink sand and they just love to run their fingers in the sand to find the letters, and then write them. It is so engaging and fun! So thank you for years to come for our whole entire grade of Kindergarteners. Your impact will be felt for years.","fullyFundedDate":1755713673631,"projectUrl":"project/writing-with-technology-and-a-flair-for/9524296/","projectTitle":"Writing with Technology and a Flair for Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2490426_orig.jpg?crop=2916,2916,x1102,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643004165580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2490426"},{"teacherId":8633996,"projectId":9279502,"letterContent":"At Riverside Elementary School, our classroom has recently been transformed into a more vibrant and engaging learning environment, thanks to the generous contributions from our donors. The new resources have been instrumental in creating a space that not only supports learning but also fosters creativity and comfort.\r\n\r\nSpecific Classroom Project: The Reading Nook\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting projects we've embarked on with the new resources is the creation of a \"Reading Nook.\" This cozy corner features our new bookshelf, filled with a variety of engaging books, and is complemented by the colorful rug and cushions. This space has become a favorite among students, providing them with a comfortable area to dive into their favorite stories and explore new ones.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the Reading Nook, the class set of markers and pencils have been pivotal in our art-based learning projects. Students have been using these tools to illustrate scenes from the books they read, enhancing their comprehension and allowing them to express their interpretations creatively.\r\n\r\nStudents' Reactions\r\n\r\nThe excitement was palpable when the students first saw the materials. Their eyes lit up at the sight of the colorful lights and the inviting sit spots scattered around the room. The colorful lights have added an element of fun and wonder, making every lesson feel special. The students are thrilled with their new supplies, and the sit spots have been particularly effective in helping them focus during group activities and discussions.\r\n\r\nNext Steps in Our Classroom Journey\r\n\r\nAs we continue to integrate these resources into our daily activities, our next steps involve deepening student engagement through interactive projects. In the coming weeks, we plan to:\r\n\r\nDevelop a Creative Writing Workshop: Using the markers and pencils, students will write and illustrate their own short stories, which will be shared in a classroom \"Storytelling Festival.\"\r\n\r\nImplement a Book Club: With the new bookshelf, we aim to start a book club where students can choose a book to read collectively, discuss themes, and share insights with their peers.\r\n\r\nEnhance Collaborative Learning: The sit spots will be used to organize small group activities, encouraging collaboration and peer learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources have truly enriched our classroom environment, making it a more dynamic and welcoming space for learning. We are incredibly grateful for the support from our donors, and we look forward to sharing more updates as our projects unfold.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1746786253317,"projectUrl":"project/school-essentials/9279502/","projectTitle":"School Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Araujo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8633996_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691733402714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8633996"},{"teacherId":2490426,"projectId":9273554,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students the tools to just explore and build! They were so ecstatic as we unloaded the boxes and they saw all the different manipulatives. We took them out and started to manipulate. The engagement was so fun to observe as they put the tools together making different letters, different creations, and just talked to their peers on what they were building and what they thought it was becoming. They loved building and exploring as a team, and as an individual. They will grow to know about the spacial relations, how lines and curves can build letters, and how to make 2-D and 3-D shapes.","fullyFundedDate":1746713403501,"projectUrl":"project/build-and-explore-as-a-team/9273554/","projectTitle":"Build and Explore as a Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2490426_orig.jpg?crop=2916,2916,x1102,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643004165580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2490426"},{"teacherId":4752703,"projectId":9148320,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to my Donors Choose project. Your support has been instrumental in providing the essential resources needed to set up my third-grade classroom at Riverside Elementary. As a new teacher to third grade, your kindness has made a world of difference in creating a welcoming and enriching environment for my young learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, I was able to acquire vital classroom supplies that have enabled my students to engage in hands-on learning experiences and foster their curiosity. These resources not only enhance our daily lessons but also inspire my students to explore new concepts and develop a love for learning. Your generosity has truly empowered me to start this school year with confidence and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your incredible support and for believing in the power of education to change lives. Your contributions have not only impacted my classroom but also touched the hearts of every student who walks through our door. I am deeply grateful for your commitment to helping educators and students succeed.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\n\r\nSusan Ellermeier Third Grade Teacher Riverside Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1746787357376,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-my-classroom/9148320/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ellermeier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4752703_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504839011082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4752703"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48519","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":591,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":40,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.1,"schoolId":48519,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Riverside Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Riverside Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/riverside-elementary-school/48519"}