{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ruffner Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4789849,"projectId":9736583,"letterContent":"In our classroom, iPads allow students to access interactive lessons, practice skills at their own pace, complete online assessments, and use creative tools to demonstrate their learning. When devices lose power during the day, especially during testing, students can fall behind or miss important opportunities. Thanks to your donation, students can now stay connected and fully engaged without worrying about their battery levels.\r\nYour generosity has supported not just our devices, but our students' confidence, creativity, and ability to learn. We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758636534939,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-for-testing-success/9736583/","projectTitle":"Power Up for Testing Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4789849_orig.png?crop=684,684,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619197145162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeane"},{"teacherId":6704755,"projectId":9245626,"letterContent":"The book bags are filled with books and ready to be checked out! Students will be borrowing these book bags throughout the year, reading the book at home with a family member, and then completing an Accelerated Reader test when they return to school. Each time they return their book bag to the library, they can check out a new one! This will enable even our youngest readers to meet their reading goals!\r\n\r\nWhile students could easily check out books without the bags, having the bags will protect our library books so they will last for many years! Thank you for supporting our library and our school's youngest readers!","fullyFundedDate":1746786953725,"projectUrl":"project/book-bags-for-bookworms/9245626/","projectTitle":"Book Bags for Bookworms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6704755_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732885930470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6704755"},{"teacherId":6704755,"projectId":9176243,"letterContent":"These leveled books have been a great addition to our library! Kindergarten and first-grade students are just as eager as our older students to meet their reading goals. Having a selection of books that are easy for them to read and comprehend keeps them motivated and interested in reading!\r\n\r\nStudents are excited to check out the new Elephant and Piggy books this year. I know they'll enjoy reading them at school or taking them home to read with their families.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me to make reading accessible for our youngest readers!","fullyFundedDate":1744048729162,"projectUrl":"project/leveled-book-for-little-bookworms/9176243/","projectTitle":"Leveled Book for Little Bookworms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6704755_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732885930470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6704755"},{"teacherId":6704755,"projectId":9245620,"letterContent":"These leveled books have been a great addition to our library! Kindergarten and first-grade students are just as eager as our older students to meet their reading goals. Having a selection of books that are easy for them to read and comprehend keeps them motivated and interested in reading!\r\n\r\nStudents are excited to check out the new Fly Guy books this year. I know they'll enjoy reading them at school or taking them home to read with their families.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me to make reading accessible for our youngest readers!","fullyFundedDate":1746107721923,"projectUrl":"project/leveled-book-for-little-bookworms/9245620/","projectTitle":"Leveled Book for Little Bookworms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6704755_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732885930470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6704755"},{"teacherId":6704755,"projectId":9511304,"letterContent":"These leveled books have been a great addition to our library! Kindergarten and first-grade students are just as eager as our older students to meet their reading goals. Having a selection of books that are easy for them to read and comprehend keeps them motivated and interested in reading!\r\n\r\nStudents are excited to check out the new Llama Llama books this year. I know they'll enjoy reading them at school or taking them home to read with their families.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me to make reading accessible for our youngest readers!","fullyFundedDate":1755725785632,"projectUrl":"project/leveled-books-for-little-bookworms/9511304/","projectTitle":"Leveled Books for Little Bookworms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6704755_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732885930470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6704755"},{"teacherId":6704755,"projectId":9105866,"letterContent":"Thanks for your generous donation towards our library project. Your support has truly made a difference in creating an engaging and interactive learning environment for our younger students and exceptional learners.\r\n\r\nWith the resources we now have, we can enhance story time, encourage imaginative play with felt sets, inspire creativity through Magna-Tiles, and foster teamwork with our floor puzzle. Your contribution ensures that each child can explore, learn, and grow in a way that caters to their unique learning styles.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in this vision and for your invaluable support. Together, we are cultivating a space where curiosity, creativity, and collaboration thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1746474743563,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-exceptional-learners-with-the-w/9105866/","projectTitle":"Engaging Exceptional Learners with the Works of Eric Carle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6704755_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732885930470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6704755"},{"teacherId":1933461,"projectId":9318669,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our fifth-grade classroom now has a new large black area rug as well as two cozy pink rugs. These additions have transformed our learning environment into a more welcoming and comfortable space. My students' eyes lit up when they first walked in and saw the rugs — they immediately began using them for reading, group discussions, and quiet reflection.\r\nThe new rugs are doing so much more than adding color and comfort. They give my students defined areas for small-group work, morning meetings, and independent reading. Having soft, inviting spaces helps them feel safe and calm, which makes it easier for them to focus and collaborate. It also brings a sense of pride and ownership to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1747143318709,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-vibes/9318669/","projectTitle":"Cozy Vibes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Runion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1933461_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468262372759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-runion"},{"teacherId":1933461,"projectId":9297037,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for your generous support of our classroom project! Thanks to your donation, my fifth-grade students now have access to a brand-new FlashForge 3D printer. This technology is opening a whole new world of creativity, innovation, and problem-solving for them. Many of my students have never had the opportunity to work with tools like this before, and seeing their excitement as they explore the possibilities is inspiring.\r\nWith this 3D printer, my students will be able to design and produce models for science experiments, create prototypes for engineering challenges, and develop their artistic ideas in a tangible form. It allows them to see how their learning connects to real-world applications, fostering curiosity and confidence. Your kindness has given them a chance to dream big and build skills they will carry into the future.","fullyFundedDate":1746046644999,"projectUrl":"project/3-dimensional-fun/9297037/","projectTitle":"3-Dimensional Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Runion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1933461_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468262372759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-runion"},{"teacherId":248052,"projectId":9379180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our \"Data or It Didn't Happen\" project! The materials we received have been helpful in so many ways, some planned and others spontaneous, all rich and rewarding for our students.\r\n\r\nOur customizable To-Do Lists have been used to help students keep track of their own progress through our haircutting program. Students are practicing sitting in a barber chair, wearing a cape, and participating in the steps of haircutting, all of which they can keep track of by sliding the built-in completion markers from X to Check! Our four-in-one timers are perfect for independent activity schedules during which students engage in tasks with no clear ending (for example, sensory play). Next on the agenda, students will learn to click-count how many errors a teacher makes during an activity, which in turn helps students learn to monitor their own work for errors!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1750256211908,"projectUrl":"project/data-or-it-didnt-happen/9379180/","projectTitle":"Data or it Didn't Happen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp248052_orig.jpg?crop=1278,1278,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745160040433","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/248052"},{"teacherId":9869614,"projectId":8998500,"letterContent":"Your generosity has changed the lives of my students, present and future. Your donations help create a safe and fun environment for our students to learn in, and this is all because you believe in them! The camping themed reading nook and under the sea learning corner are a great hit in our classroom. We are incredibly blessed for donors such as you!\r\n\r\nOur whole class will never forget your support and kindness. Words cannot express how blessed we are with your generosity. In behalf of our teacher aides and students, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1743532261447,"projectUrl":"project/special-education/8998500/","projectTitle":"Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9869614_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757996840344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869614"},{"teacherId":1933461,"projectId":9167110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get a new classroom vacuum! My students and I are thrilled. Having a clean, cozy space makes learning so much better, and your kindness truly made it possible. The kids were so excited to see it in action! We are grateful for your support and for showing them how much our classroom matters. The students are actually enjoying rotating through the job of cleaning up our rugs. It makes the whole space feel nicer in a short amount of time. Thank you again for your continued support and your donations that make such a big difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746533189055,"projectUrl":"project/clean-machine/9167110/","projectTitle":"Clean Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Runion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1933461_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468262372759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-runion"},{"teacherId":6704755,"projectId":9506003,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for helping provide sensory materials for our school library!\r\n\r\nStudents have been enjoying the textured books, using the fidget toys, and eagerly exploring the other new sensory items. The busy boards have been particularly popular, with many students spending extended periods working on numbers, letters, or manipulating the busy board's locks and ties. However, the overwhelming favorite has been the sequin mat!\r\n\r\nI love witnessing students engage in these hands-on experiences! 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