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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mather Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2384030,"projectId":9790604,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Mather After school program, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation. Your support is invaluable and directly fuels our mission to provide items for the children to play with and learn through STEM. Thanks to your contribution, we are now able to give the children the gift of building and exploring, which makes a real difference. We are truly honored to have you as part of our community of supporters, and we couldn't do this work without you. Thank you for your kindness and for believing in our cause.","fullyFundedDate":1763564091826,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-magnetic-fun/9790604/","projectTitle":"After School Magnetic Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2384030_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683668476694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimmy-marshall"},{"teacherId":4973253,"projectId":9886566,"letterContent":"Another year down, and Winter Carnival didn't disappoint. Thank you for all the snacks, lollipops, decorations, and giveaways. Students and families could not stop talking about all the fun they had and how thankful they were for the stickers, bell necklaces, and animal headbands. Parents and students alike adorned all the items with joy and excitement. \r\nThank you for helping our biggest annual event of the season spread joy and happiness to the Mather families during these times in America that feel so heavy and bleak.","fullyFundedDate":1763564089885,"projectUrl":"project/families-have-a-thrill-at-winter-carniva/9886566/","projectTitle":"Families Have a Thrill at Winter Carnival","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4973253_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574720719371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsthames12"},{"teacherId":9566468,"projectId":9835929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Buzzing With Kindness\" project! Because of you, our Bee Store is fully restocked with fun and meaningful prizes that help celebrate our students for being Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Kind.\r\n\r\nThe Bee Store is more than just a reward system—it's a joyful tradition that motivates our students to make positive choices and build a stronger, more caring school community. When students receive Bee Bucks and get to shop for prizes, they light up with pride. They know their kindness matters, and they feel seen and appreciated.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create daily moments of excitement, encouragement, and celebration in our school. Thank you for spreading kindness and helping our students feel proud of who they are and how they treat others.","fullyFundedDate":1763564090320,"projectUrl":"project/buzzing-with-kindness-restocking-our-sc/9835929/","projectTitle":"Buzzing With Kindness: Restocking Our School's Bee Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran-Peou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9566468_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718330010112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9566468"},{"teacherId":9566468,"projectId":9673312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Teacher's Help Desk\" project! Your generosity has helped create a calm, organized, and welcoming space that's become the heart of our classroom—for both students and teacher alike.\r\n\r\nThis help desk is now where one-on-one support happens daily. Students come for writing conferences, focused check-ins, or just a quiet space to ask questions. It's become our go-to spot for individualized help and encouragement.\r\n\r\nFor me, it's been a game changer. I now have a dedicated space to organize materials, plan lessons, provide targeted support, and even catch my breath during lunch. It's helped bring structure, calm, and care to our busy classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThank you to The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Community for helping us build a space that supports both student success and teacher sustainability. Your impact is felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758797422051,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-help-desk-a-space-for-support/9673312/","projectTitle":"Teacher's Help Desk: A Space for Support and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran-Peou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9566468_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718330010112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9566468"},{"teacherId":9566468,"projectId":9608930,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Writing on the Wall: Whiteboards and Markers for Creative Expression\" project! Your generosity has brought an incredible boost of creativity and collaboration into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students now have access to high-quality whiteboards and markers that they use daily to brainstorm ideas, practice sharing thoughts, and express their thinking with confidence. Whether they're drafting writing pieces, or working together during group lessons, these tools have made learning more interactive, visual, and fun.\r\n\r\nMore than just materials, your gift has helped us build a space where student voices are visible—literally on the walls! It's inspiring to watch their ideas come to life in real-time and to see them take pride in their work. This project has truly energized our classroom and deepened the joy in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755694176682,"projectUrl":"project/writing-on-the-wall-whiteboards-and-mar/9608930/","projectTitle":"Writing on the Wall: Whiteboards and Markers for Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran-Peou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9566468_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718330010112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9566468"},{"teacherId":9566468,"projectId":9609158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the \"Supplies & Spaces to Think, Create, and Connect\" project. Your generosity brought not just essential supplies and games into our space—but so much joy, creativity, and connection for our students.\r\n\r\nOn frigid winter days when going outside wasn't an option, your gifts transformed our indoor recess into a time of laughter and community. Students gathered eagerly around Connect Four, UNO cards, and chess boards, while others focused quietly on folding origami or drawing with new materials. These small moments of play became some of the biggest highlights of our school year.\r\n\r\nOn warmer days, students were thrilled to bring out the new sports balls to play together outdoors. Whether it was a game of soccer or simply tossing a ball during recess, your donation helped them move, bond, and release energy in healthy ways.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have done more than fill shelves—they've helped build friendships, spark imagination, and support social-emotional well-being in meaningful ways. Your kindness made our classroom a place where students feel safe to think, free to create, and excited to connect with one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for being part of what makes this school year so special.","fullyFundedDate":1755694753738,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-spaces-to-think-create-and/9609158/","projectTitle":"Supplies & Spaces to Think, Create, and Connect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran-Peou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9566468_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718330010112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9566468"},{"teacherId":9566468,"projectId":9248587,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by helping fund new printer ink. This may seem like a small supply, but in a school setting, it makes an enormous difference in how students learn, create, and share their thinking.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we're able to print daily classwork, learning tools, and most importantly, students' published writing. Our students now see their work move from a draft on paper to a polished piece that can be shared, celebrated, and displayed both inside and outside the classroom. That moment—when they see their words printed and honored—builds pride, confidence, and a sense that their voices matter.Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. Because of you, we were able to refill our printer ink and bring our students' learning to life—on paper, on our walls, and in their hearts.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we can now print essential classwork, student-published writing, and visual materials that help make learning visible and accessible for all. Our students, many of whom are multilingual learners, are especially proud to see their work printed and displayed around the room and throughout our school. It brings them a deep sense of pride and ownership.\r\n\r\nWhile printing may seem like a simple act, it has transformed the way our students engage. They're more excited to revise their work, more confident to share their ideas, and more motivated to do their best. Seeing their writing posted builds a powerful sense of voice and value.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided tools—but sent a message that our students matter, that their voices deserve to be seen and heard, and that their learning is worth investing in. We are incredibly grateful to Ripple for making this possible.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing their work come to life. They light up when their stories, essays, and projects are printed and posted. For some students, especially those who are quieter or still developing confidence in writing, seeing their work displayed has been transformative. It tells them: Your ideas are worth sharing.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support helps us create a classroom where learning is visible, celebrated, and meaningful every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746579730472,"projectUrl":"project/bring-our-work-to-life-ink-for-our-clas/9248587/","projectTitle":"Bring Our Work to Life: Ink for Our Classroom Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran-Peou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9566468_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718330010112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9566468"},{"teacherId":9566468,"projectId":9223991,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping bring new tables into our classroom. Your generosity has made a visible and lasting impact—not just in how our classroom looks, but in how our students feel each day when they walk into this space.\r\n\r\nThese new tables have truly brightened up our room. They give our students the right height and comfort to sit, focus, and grow—not only in their physical bodies, but in their thinking minds. The difference is immediate: students are more engaged, more collaborative, and more comfortable. It's incredible what a change in furniture can do for their sense of pride and belonging.\r\n\r\nMore than just a physical upgrade, these tables are a reflection of your belief in our kids. They now learn at desks that are sturdy, welcoming, and made for them—not handed down from decades past. Your support tells our students they matter, that their education matters, and that there are people out there rooting for them.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful you chose to be part of our journey. Your kindness will continue to shape how our students learn and see themselves every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1744115441797,"projectUrl":"project/new-tables-for-growing-minds-collaborat/9223991/","projectTitle":"New Tables for Growing Minds: Collaborative Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran-Peou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9566468_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718330010112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9566468"},{"teacherId":4242269,"projectId":9810322,"letterContent":"Our little wiggly learners at the Mather Elementary School K2 Vietnamese Dual Language program have been engaged in the curriculum thanks to your donation of regulating learning tools. I still can remember the smiles on their faces when they were introduced to the weighted huggable friends. We are learning about animals and so the bat and the snake are perfect for with our theme! The impact has been measurable. Our little friends with hyperactivity and inattention have benefited from the fact that their needs are normalized and accommodated with not just 1 but many tools for choices and agency. I have been a big reduction in these students getting out of their seats during whole group instruction. And because everyone in the classroom can use these tools as needed, there is a sense of shared responsibility as well as empathy when one friend hands another friend the weighted heart or trade the seat cushion. It is a loving community in action!\r\n\r\nNot only are the tools relevant to our social emotional curriculum, the sensory rich literacy tools are helping some of my highest needs students make considerable gains in grade-level writing and phonics skills. From tactile sand writing to auditory learning through recorded messages, I am so very grateful for you making it possible for me to offer my students all of these access points based on their learning style, interests, and needs.","fullyFundedDate":1760462680671,"projectUrl":"project/well-regulated-wiggly-little-learners/9810322/","projectTitle":"Well-Regulated Wiggly Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4242269_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760283500369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4242269"},{"teacherId":3602469,"projectId":9205326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our project! The snacks were healthy, nutritious and helped us continue our learning for the rest of the day. The soft tissues were gentle on our noses when we had the sneezes. The crayons, pencils and erasers came in handy as we were working on our drawing and writing. First graders who are learning to read and write make lots of mistakes. They loved the option of trying and fixing they writing. The strong, durable folders helped keep our writing folders organized with all of our work. \r\nWe greatly appreciate all the support for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742922439107,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-snacks/9205326/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3602469"},{"teacherId":432301,"projectId":9692438,"letterContent":"The children in my class have been loving the new train sets! Our old sets were broken and could be dangerous with the sharp broken would, the new sets have revitalized their love for trains. Thank you so much for your donations to help bring this. joy in our classroom. Children have also been building some great structures with the Lincoln Logs. They have been a great STEM addition to our classroom. It has been great to have children have multiple building options. \r\n The unit we are currently working on is themed \"Building Our Working City\" and both sets of new materials have really intergraded perfectly with the theme. \r\nThank you ! Thank you! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757525820397,"projectUrl":"project/chugga-chugga-choo-choo/9692438/","projectTitle":"Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp432301_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488568304835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mclaughlin"},{"teacherId":583975,"projectId":6824352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping bring our \"Let's Play!\" project to life. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging games and hands-on materials that support learning, creativity, and meaningful social interaction.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the board and card games, students have been using them during free time and as part of small-group activities. Games like Uno, Scrabble, Checkers, Hangman, and the dart board have encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students work together to strategize during a game of Checkers, respectfully taking turns and cheering each other on. These resources have provided a healthy break from screen time while still keeping students actively learning.\r\n\r\nThe loom band kits have been an especially exciting addition to our classroom. Students were thrilled when they first saw the materials and immediately began brainstorming designs. They've been creating bracelets and other designs that reflect their personalities, which has boosted their confidence and creativity. I've noticed students sharing ideas, helping one another troubleshoot patterns, and taking pride in their finished creations.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies you provided have also played an important role in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment. We regularly use the Lysol products to clean the games and shared materials, ensuring everything stays sanitized as students use them throughout the day. This has allowed us to enjoy these resources responsibly and consistently.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include continuing to incorporate these games into lessons that focus on teamwork, decision-making, and social skills. Students are also using the loom bands as part of creative challenges and reward-based activities tied to classroom goals. Your generosity has truly made an impact, and you've given my students opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in ways that go beyond the screen. 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