{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ridgeview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9927725,"projectId":9233122,"letterContent":"The moment our new incubator arrived, my students gathered around it with wide eyes and endless questions. They were amazed that they would get to witness every stage of life—from egg to hatchling—right inside our classroom. We immediately began setting up our observation journals, and the excitement was contagious. Students who are usually quiet were suddenly sharing predictions, sketching diagrams, and asking thoughtful scientific questions. This project turned our room into a small laboratory full of curiosity and wonder.\r\n\r\nWe used the incubator daily during our life cycles unit, and the experience was unforgettable. Each morning, a different student took on the role of \"egg caretaker,\" checking temperature, turning logs, and recording changes for the class. Out of the 24 eggs we placed inside, 19 were fertilized—and an amazing 17 hatched into healthy chicks. Watching those first tiny cracks appear and hearing the students cheer each new arrival was a moment I will never forget. The incubator also allowed us to create cross-curricular connections as students wrote detailed observation paragraphs in language arts and graphed hatch data in math.\r\n\r\nSince the chicks have hatched, we have cared for them daily and monitored their growth as a class. Students helped clean the brooder, track weight changes, and ensure each chick was healthy and thriving. We recently rehomed the chicks safely within our community, and the students took great pride in knowing they helped raise them from day one. Thanks to your generosity, we are already planning a large-scale hatch this spring, where even more students will be able to participate in this hands-on scientific experience. Your support didn't just provide a resource—you helped create a powerful learning opportunity that sparked responsibility, curiosity, and real-world science in every student. Thank you for making this unforgettable project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758234261946,"projectUrl":"project/mr-souleyrettes-classroom-incubator-pr/9233122/","projectTitle":"Mr. Souleyrette’s Classroom Incubator Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Souleyrette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9927725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759456077567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9927725"},{"teacherId":9927725,"projectId":9154794,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your generous contributions through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your support, our classroom has received a Brinsea Ovascope Egg Viewer, a Chick Life Cycle Exploration Set, and several Hygrometer Thermometers—tools that are already transforming our hands-on learning experience in the most exciting ways.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the Brinsea Ovascope Egg Viewer has opened an entirely new dimension in our science curriculum. This amazing device allows us to candle the eggs with remarkable clarity, enabling students to observe the fascinating development process inside the egg. What was once a mysterious and abstract concept has now become tangible and thrilling. Students are filled with awe as they watch the formation of veins, the movement of the embryo, and eventually the chick as it prepares to hatch. It's a moment of wonder that not only teaches biology but also inspires curiosity, responsibility, and compassion.\r\n\r\nEqually impactful has been the Chick Life Cycle Exploration Set. This tool allows my students to hold in their hands a daily visual and tactile guide to the chick development process. With each passing day, they compare the physical models to the real-life changes they see in the eggs, enhancing both their understanding and excitement. This set bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world observation. It is especially beneficial for our visual and kinesthetic learners, who thrive on interactive and hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Hygrometer Thermometers have become indispensable to the success of our chick-hatching project. Maintaining the correct temperature and humidity in both our incubators and brooders is critical to the well-being of the developing chicks. These tools give us precise, real-time data that allow the students to take on the responsibility of daily monitoring and adjusting environmental conditions. This not only ensures a successful hatch rate but also gives students a sense of ownership and accountability in the project.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom has become a mini-science lab where students don't just learn from books—they learn by doing, observing, questioning, and reflecting. The joy on their faces when they see a chick move inside the egg for the first time or when they record temperature changes and discuss possible outcomes is simply priceless.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on these students, many of whom may have never had the opportunity to experience this type of hands-on science education. You have helped ignite a passion for learning and discovery that will stay with them long after the chicks have hatched.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our project and investing in our students. You've made a difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1741782204937,"projectUrl":"project/mr-souleyrettes-incubation-accessory-d/9154794/","projectTitle":"Mr. Souleyrette’s Incubation Accessory Drive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Souleyrette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9927725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759456077567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9927725"},{"teacherId":9927725,"projectId":9122283,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your donations, our class was able to undertake an extraordinary life science project that resulted in the successful hatching of over 150 chicks, ducklings, and goslings. This experience not only brought science to life in our classroom, but it also taught our students lessons that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nWith the funding we received, we were able to purchase incubators, brooders, thermometers, humidity monitors, heat lamps, feeders, and other essential equipment. These tools turned our classroom into a vibrant, hands-on learning lab where students witnessed the wonder of life unfolding in real time. Every student took on roles as caretakers and scientists, monitoring temperatures, tracking embryo development, and recording daily observations in journals. They learned about the importance of biosecurity, environmental conditions, and the delicate balance needed for a successful hatch.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, our students explored key science concepts such as embryology, life cycles, heredity, animal behavior, and ecosystems. They developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they responded to real-world challenges like power fluctuations, humidity shifts, and early hatches. The excitement in the room was contagious as the first eggs began to pip, and students came in early and stayed late just to witness each new arrival.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most meaningful was the way this project fostered empathy, responsibility, and respect for life. Students formed deep connections with the animals they helped bring into the world. They worked together as a team, supporting one another as they celebrated new hatchlings or dealt with the occasional disappointment when an egg didn't hatch. For many of our students, this was their first experience caring for living creatures, and the sense of pride and ownership they developed was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nAnother highlight of the project was being able to give back to our community. Many of the eggs we incubated were donated by local families and farms. Once the chicks, ducklings, and goslings were healthy and ready, we returned them to their original owners, who were thrilled to welcome them back. Students were involved in the entire process — from hatching to returning — and got to see the full cycle of community collaboration and stewardship in action.\r\n\r\nYour donation made all of this possible. You gave our students the chance to be scientists, caretakers, and contributors to a real-world project that extended far beyond the walls of our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and in the power of hands-on learning. Because of your generosity, our classroom will never be the same — and neither will the students who now see themselves as capable, curious, and connected to the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1740502161304,"projectUrl":"project/the-incredible-incubators/9122283/","projectTitle":"The Incredible Incubators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Souleyrette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9927725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759456077567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9927725"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33689","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":667,"numTeachers":10,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":96,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"66.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":65.9,"schoolId":33689,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ridgeview Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ridgeview Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/dickenson-county-school-district/ervinton-elementary-school/33689"}