{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Somerset Academy - Oaks","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9284636,"projectId":9703675,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new resources, my students have been using them daily, especially during hands-on lab activities. The coloring supplies have made a noticeable difference in how students document and engage with their work. During labs, students use color to clearly label observations, highlight patterns, and add detail to diagrams and models in their science notebooks. For example, while completing a recent investigation, students color-coded parts of their diagrams to show different variables and outcomes, which helped them better explain their thinking during class discussions.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. Many of them commented on how much easier it was to organize their work and how proud they felt of their notebooks. Color has helped turn their notes into meaningful learning tools rather than just written responses.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, the next steps for students include using these materials in upcoming labs and interactive lessons, where they will continue building models, revising diagrams, and deepening their understanding through visual learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762267718735,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-color-creating-writing-and/9703675/","projectTitle":"Science in Color: Creating, Writing, and Discovering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laws","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284636"},{"teacherId":9284636,"projectId":9325156,"letterContent":"My students and I are getting so much use out of the new classroom resources! As a science teacher working in a small room, the plastic storage drawers and magnetic organizers have been a huge help in keeping our materials accessible and organized. The 42-compartment organizer now holds lab labels, micro-tools, task cards, vocabulary slips, and small equipment for investigations. The magnetic file holder and magnetic bookshelves have turned our whiteboard into a clean, organized space where students can quickly grab lab sheets, warm-ups, and safety reminders.\r\n\r\nThe students were especially excited about the large sets of dry erase markers, highlighters, and magnetic erasers. They immediately asked if we could play trashketball to review physical properties and mixtures & solutions—so of course we did! We've also been using the targets during review stations as \"hit-the-answer\" challenges, which keeps our lessons active and helps students stay engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw all the materials, my students were thrilled. Several jumped right in to help sort the paper, load the drawers, and label the compartments so that everything had a home. It was a wonderful moment of teamwork and ownership.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue integrating these supplies into our upcoming science units. Having organized materials, fresh markers, and easy-to-reach resources means students can move quickly through labs, station rotations, and whiteboard modeling without losing valuable learning time. These donations are already making our science classroom more efficient, more hands-on, and much more fun.","fullyFundedDate":1746783010756,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9325156/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laws","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284636"},{"teacherId":9284636,"projectId":9222537,"letterContent":"My students and I are absolutely loving the new recess equipment! Because our classroom space is small, these materials have made such a difference in keeping things organized and giving students purposeful ways to move, play, and reset throughout the day. One of my favorite moments was watching them invent new variations of our class game trashketball, turning the equipment into team challenges that had everyone cheering each other on.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they cheered. They immediately started imagining how we could use everything, and several students even began sorting and labeling the bins on their own to help keep our tiny room tidy.\r\n\r\nRight now, our next steps are to build these movement breaks into our academic routines. We're starting a \"Brain Boost Station\" rotation where students use the equipment for quick, structured movement before transitioning into reading or science work. It's already helping with focus, collaboration, and energy—and we're excited to keep exploring new ways to use these resources.","fullyFundedDate":1744910177236,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-recess-equipment/9222537/","projectTitle":"Organizing Recess Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laws","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284636"},{"teacherId":6606540,"projectId":9518654,"letterContent":"We are excited to be rehearsing for our Willy Wonka Kids show to perform in December! Our students are busy learning lines, songs, choreography, and soon to start the artwork for our set design with our school art teacher! We have had auditions, passed out scripts, and are starting to figure out costumes. Our students and families love these performances and we are excited to work hard and make it a great show for all!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for partnering with us to make Willy Wonka Kids happen! We couldn't have done it without you and we are very grateful! You are making a difference in the lives and educational opportunities of our young students. We appreciate YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1755740356095,"projectUrl":"project/golden-ticket-to-the-stage-willy-wonka/9518654/","projectTitle":"Golden Ticket to the Stage: Willy Wonka Kids Musical","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feazel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6606540_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752079732556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6606540"},{"teacherId":7808637,"projectId":9291504,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely loving the new chapter book additions to our classroom library! I have one student in particular who is over the moon about the Dork Diaries books we received, and many others are so excited about the My Weirder School and My Weird School Daze series.\r\n\r\nDuring our DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time, students can find a comfortable spot around the classroom—under their desks, on the carpet, or at their tables—while we dim the lights to create a cozy reading atmosphere. It's truly a joy to see them so engaged and excited about reading.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your generosity. My students appreciate having books that match their reading levels and interests, allowing them to read and quiz with confidence. Thank you again for your support in helping me continue to provide fun and meaningful reading opportunities for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746783005750,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-by-chapter/9291504/","projectTitle":"Chapter by Chapter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zapata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808637_orig.jpg?crop=347,347,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619638266561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7808637"},{"teacherId":9284636,"projectId":9037495,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the new recess equipment. The students are thoroughly enjoying using it both outside during recess and inside the gym on days with indoor recess. \r\nIt's wonderful to see them engaging in multiple volleyball games on one side of the gym while playing basketball on the other. Their excitement when they first saw the equipment was contagious, and they were quick to prepare everything for use.\r\nNext, we will be organizing the recess equipment to ensure it is easily accessible for everyone.\r\nThank you once again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1740623312865,"projectUrl":"project/recess-fun-and-games/9037495/","projectTitle":"Recess Fun and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laws","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284636"},{"teacherId":7808637,"projectId":8893370,"letterContent":"Every nine weeks, my students set Accelerated Reader (AR) goals to challenge themselves and grow as readers. Thanks to your generous donation of these wonderful book series, you have greatly impacted my students, especially those reading above grade level.\r\n\r\nThe students have been enthusiastically diving into the Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Who Would Win?, and My Weird School series, earning points toward their goals. \r\nWhether curling up on the carpet or reading at their desks, they are truly thrilled to have these engaging books at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and support in helping my students develop a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1736458621002,"projectUrl":"project/book-series-for-second-graders/8893370/","projectTitle":"Book Series for Second Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zapata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808637_orig.jpg?crop=347,347,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619638266561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7808637"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_109601","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":188,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.2,"schoolId":109601,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Somerset Academy - Oaks on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Somerset Academy - Oaks","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/texas-department-of-education/brooks-academy-oaks/109601"}