{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Angie Debo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8911347,"projectId":10010500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Helping Every Learner Thrive - One Supply at a Time\" project. Because of your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with essential supplies like sanitizing wipes, tissues, and hand sanitizer, helping us maintain a clean and healthy learning environment for all students. Your contributions ensure that students can focus on learning in a space that feels safe, comfortable, and well-prepared each day.\r\n\r\nIn addition, materials like cardstock, Velcro, and loop scissors are already making a meaningful impact on daily instruction. These tools allow me to create hands-on, differentiated activities that meet the diverse needs of my students, including those who benefit from adapted materials and fine motor supports. With these resources, students are more engaged, confident, and able to participate fully in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a direct and lasting difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and supporting their success. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in the importance of providing every child with the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768409021182,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-learner-thriveone-supply/10010500/","projectTitle":"Helping Every Learner Thrive—One Supply at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tonya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8911347_orig.jpg?crop=1973,1973,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691936218990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8911347"},{"teacherId":9174405,"projectId":10138404,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to dive into a wonderful collection of \"I Can Read\" books and early childhood chapter books, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful.\r\nMany of our donors already love books, but what you may not always see is how much goes into teaching children how to read. These new texts have helped us introduce and strengthen essential early literacy skills such as phonics, decoding, sight word recognition, and reading comprehension. Students are learning how to sound out unfamiliar words, recognize patterns in language, and build confidence as independent readers. The early chapter books, in particular, are helping students practice stamina—sticking with a story over multiple days—and understanding plot, characters, and sequencing.\r\nReading time in our classroom is one of the most joyful parts of the day. You'll see students gathered in small groups, taking turns reading aloud, helping each other with tricky words, and celebrating their progress. Others curl up in quiet corners, fully immersed in their books, eager to turn the next page. There's a growing sense of pride as students realize, \"I can do this!\"\r\nA few students who were once hesitant readers are now among the most enthusiastic. One student who used to avoid reading altogether now asks if they can take books home to practice. Another proudly shares stories they've read with the class, beaming with confidence. These moments are powerful—they show not just growth in reading ability, but growth in self-belief.\r\nYour support has helped transform reading from a challenge into an adventure for our students. Thank you for helping us build a classroom full of confident, curious readers!","fullyFundedDate":1773837098954,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-help-my-students-say-i-can-r/10138404/","projectTitle":"Books That Help My Students Say “I Can Read!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174405_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691645459465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9174405"},{"teacherId":5200625,"projectId":10150377,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful for your support. These new books have allowed me to introduce and strengthen important reading skills such as comprehension, making predictions, identifying characters and themes, and connecting stories to real-life experiences. Through these texts, students are not only learning how to read, but how to think deeply about what they read and understand the lessons within each story.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an engaging and interactive experience. We read together as a group, discuss the characters and their choices, and talk about the messages behind each story. Students are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and make connections to their own lives. These books have created opportunities for meaningful conversations and have helped build confidence in my students as readers.\r\n\r\nAll of my students are truly enjoying these new books. They love that the stories are relatable, funny, and full of important life lessons. Many of the stories encourage them to think in new ways, understand others' perspectives, and develop empathy. It has been so rewarding to see their excitement during reading time and hear them talk about the lessons they are learning. Your support has helped make reading a joyful and impactful experience for every student in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773837101229,"projectUrl":"project/learning-life-lessons-through-the-magic/10150377/","projectTitle":"Learning Life Lessons Through the Magic of Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5200625_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519451813769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5200625"},{"teacherId":7576748,"projectId":9993143,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing school supplies for our classroom. Because of you, my students have the tools they need to learn, create, and succeed each day.\r\n\r\nHaving access to essential supplies like colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, and art materials has made a big difference in our daily learning. Students are able to focus more on their work, feel prepared, and take pride in what they create. It has also helped build confidence, knowing they have everything they need right at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a more positive and equitable learning environment where every child can fully participate and do their best. These supplies may seem simple, but they have a lasting impact on our students' growth and success.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for believing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768412069943,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics-classroom-supplies/9993143/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics: Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7576748"},{"teacherId":7576748,"projectId":10090591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging board games that are helping us build something even more important than academic skills—kindness, cooperation, and positive relationships.\r\n\r\nThese games have quickly become a favorite in our classroom. As students play together, they are learning how to take turns, encourage one another, practice patience, and handle both winning and losing with grace. We use these moments as opportunities to coach kindness—modeling respectful communication, problem-solving, and empathy.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to watch students who may not always work together find common ground through play. Laughter, teamwork, and thoughtful conversations now fill our classroom during these activities, creating a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a lasting impact, not only on how our students learn, but on how they treat one another. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where kindness grows every day.","fullyFundedDate":1772590244026,"projectUrl":"project/coaching-kindness/10090591/","projectTitle":"Coaching Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7576748"},{"teacherId":7756838,"projectId":9779436,"letterContent":"Wow!\r\nThank you again for your generosity shown to me and our EPS students! The Clorox Wipes and InkJoy Pens have helped to promote a clean and organized therapy space for myself and my students.\r\n\r\nThe Apraxia of Speech Workbook, Emotions Workbook, and Same or Different Workbook have allowed me to provide time-efficient, readily-accessible therapy manipulatives for my students during mixed groups!\r\n\r\nThe Spinning Wand and Spinning Toys have been a wonderful supplement during therapy with my students working on emerging language and CORE words.\r\n\r\nThese are just a handful of ways the supplies provided have supplemented my therapeutic practice. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1764699242500,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-compassion/9779436/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tatum Wilkerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7756838_orig.png?crop=397,397,x430,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628618107175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tatumwilkerson"},{"teacherId":6439654,"projectId":9928624,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, \"Sound Solutions for Super Students.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom now has headphones and noise-canceling headphones for students to use during learning time.\r\n\r\nThese tools are making a big difference for our students. The headphones help them stay focused, listen closely to lessons and activities, and work independently without distractions. For some students, the noise-canceling headphones provide a calmer learning environment that helps them feel comfortable and ready to do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a classroom where every student has what they need to succeed. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764702064704,"projectUrl":"project/sound-solutions-for-super-students/9928624/","projectTitle":"Sound Solutions for Super Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kovash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6439654_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725146682910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6439654"},{"teacherId":10400484,"projectId":10001660,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express how grateful my students and I are for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. The materials you provided have made a meaningful impact on our occupational therapy sessions, helping students develop fine motor skills through engaging craft activities and hands-on cooking projects.\r\n\r\nRecently, one of our moderate academic and adaptive support (MAAS) classrooms participated in a SPOT (Speech and Occupational Therapy) session, where students worked through a multi-step baking activity to make \"leprechaun food\" using the donated materials. It was an exciting and rewarding experience for everyone involved!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students eagerly helped open the packages and were thrilled to see the variety of new items that will be used in future OT sessions. The Operation game, in particular, has been a huge hit and a fun way to build important skills.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to create another DonorsChoose project focused on expanding our cooking materials. Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders truly enjoy following recipes, creating snacks from scratch, and seeing their hard work come to life—especially when they get to enjoy the final product! Beyond the fun, these activities help strengthen fine motor and executive functioning skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making such a positive difference in our classroom. Your support truly means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1768409019491,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-growing-hands/10001660/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning for Growing Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jules","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10400484_orig.jpg?crop=2235,2235,x664,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767984612771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julesbourland"},{"teacherId":10358721,"projectId":9912697,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our occupational therapy room has been able to add engaging tools that support hands-on learning, sensory exploration, and important fine motor skill development. \r\n\r\nWe have already begun using many of the resources during individual and small group therapy sessions. One favorite activity has been using the fine motor sets, tongs, and nuts-and-bolts construction toys to strengthen hand muscles that are essential for writing, cutting, and everyday classroom tasks. The slant board and triangular pencils have also made a big difference during handwriting practice, helping students position their wrists correctly and develop more functional pencil grasps. The Find the Letter Activity Center has been especially helpful during literacy-based therapy activities. Students practice locating and matching letters while also working on visual scanning, attention, and fine motor coordination. The calming maze boards and kinetic sand have also become valuable tools for sensory breaks and regulation. Many students benefit from short sensory or mindfulness breaks during therapy sessions. Tracing the breathing paths on the maze boards and engaging with the kinetic sand helps students regulate their bodies, improve focus, and return to tasks feeling calm and ready to work.\r\n\r\nThe microwave and paper plates have also helped us incorporate simple cooking and snack activities into our day, giving students opportunities to practice life skills like following directions, sharing, and cleaning up. These experiences make learning feel real and meaningful.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these materials during therapy activities designed to strengthen fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, and problem solving. Your generosity has truly enriched our occupational therapy room and created opportunities for meaningful, hands-on therapeutic learning. Thank you for investing in our students and supporting their growth and independence!","fullyFundedDate":1765558503105,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-fun-for-future-success/9912697/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Fun for Future Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358721"},{"teacherId":9174405,"projectId":10089896,"letterContent":"Our new board games and LEGOs have quickly become a meaningful part of our classroom community. We are using these resources to help students practice teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fun and supportive environment. During small group time, students work together to build LEGO creations or play board games that require them to take turns, follow rules, and cooperate with their teammates. These moments give us great opportunities to coach students on important social skills such as encouraging one another, sharing ideas, and working through challenges as a team.\r\n When the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Many students were smiling, cheering, and eagerly asking when they could start playing. Several even said \"thank you\" right away and couldn't wait to explore the games and start building with the LEGOs. It was wonderful to see how grateful and enthusiastic they were. The materials instantly created a positive energy in the classroom and gave students something to look forward to during group activities.\r\n As we move forward, we will continue using these games and building activities to strengthen social skills, especially learning how to win and lose respectfully. Students are practicing how to congratulate others, stay positive when a game doesn't go their way, and keep trying. These experiences are helping them grow not just academically, but also emotionally as they learn how to work together and support one another. Thanks to your generosity, our students have new opportunities every day to build friendships, confidence, and teamwork skills.","fullyFundedDate":1770936962565,"projectUrl":"project/coaching-communication-and-teamwork-thro/10089896/","projectTitle":"Coaching Communication and Teamwork Through Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174405_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691645459465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9174405"},{"teacherId":7948176,"projectId":9964719,"letterContent":"Our project, \"Where Play Meets Progress in Speech Therapy,\" has already made a meaningful impact on my students. The new sensory-based therapy materials are being used daily to support communication, engagement, and social interaction during speech therapy sessions. These resources allow my students to explore language through play while also benefiting from the calming and regulating effects of sensory input.\r\n\r\nOne particularly special moment occurred during a small group session when we used the new sensory materials to work on requesting and descriptive language. A student who is typically hesitant to communicate became excited while exploring the textures and immediately began using targeted words and short phrases to describe what they were feeling and seeing. The hands-on nature of the materials encouraged turn-taking, commenting, and asking questions among the group. What might normally feel like \"work\" during therapy instead became an engaging, play-based experience where communication happened naturally.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with curiosity and excitement. Many of them were eager to touch, explore, and interact with the new tools. The colorful, interactive items instantly captured their attention and created a welcoming environment where students felt comfortable participating. For several students who struggle with attention or sensory regulation, the materials helped them stay focused and engaged for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to be integrated into upcoming therapy activities focused on expanding vocabulary, building sentence structure, and strengthening social communication skills. We are beginning new lessons centered on describing, sequencing, and cooperative play, and these sensory materials will play an important role in helping students practice those skills in a fun and meaningful way. By combining play with purposeful language practice, my students are gaining confidence as communicators and building skills they can carry into their classrooms and everyday interactions.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to the generous donors who made this project possible. Your support is helping create joyful learning moments where students feel motivated to communicate, connect, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768421925664,"projectUrl":"project/where-play-meets-progress-in-speech-ther/9964719/","projectTitle":"Where Play Meets Progress in Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandersdonorschoose"},{"teacherId":7756838,"projectId":9950900,"letterContent":"Wow - thank you for your generosity in supplying organizational tools and materials for our speech language therapy space. \r\nAn item that we've received so far, that's had the greatest impact on the structure of therapy, is the visual timer! This has been great at keeping students on-task with a visual count down. It's also decreased the questions of \"How much longer do we have, Mrs. Tatum??\"\r\nAnother wonderful supplement we've received have been the wobble cushions. These have helped provide the proprioceptive input some of my students have been seeking while sitting at the therapy table.\r\nThank you again for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1768407555769,"projectUrl":"project/regulation-organization/9950900/","projectTitle":"Regulation & Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tatum Wilkerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7756838_orig.png?crop=397,397,x430,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628618107175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tatumwilkerson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61204","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":600,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.0,"schoolId":61204,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Angie Debo Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Angie Debo Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/edmond-public-schools/angie-debo-elementary-school/61204"}