{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Buchanan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2810968,"projectId":10362878,"letterContent":"Besides pencils and paper, the top two mostly used supplies in our third grade classroom is our pencil boxes and colored pencils. We need these every single year. Students are so excited to come in the first day of school to see new supplies. They know someone thought about them and what they need for school. Our pencil boxes hold the typical items: pencils, colored pencils, dry erase markers and erasers. They also house our clever badges and passwords to online apps. The colored pencils make our third graders feel like \"third graders\".","fullyFundedDate":1783125298404,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-pencil-box/10362878/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Pencil Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2810968_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480391056309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2810968"},{"teacherId":5968023,"projectId":10409772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity means so much to me and my students, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to add these wonderful learning materials to our classroom. Because of your donations, our students now have new dry erase boards, large erasers, and bright, colorful markers that we can use during our small group learning activities. These supplies may seem simple, but they make such a big difference in our everyday learning. Our kindergarten students love having the opportunity to write, practice, erase, and try again as they build important foundational skills.The bright colored markers have also added an extra element of excitement to our learning time. These materials allow us to make the most of our small group instruction by giving every child the opportunity to actively participate. Instead of simply watching or listening, students can pick up their marker, practice what we are learning, show me their work, make corrections, and try again. That hands on practice is so valuable at this age.\r\n We truly appreciate your support and are so excited to put these new supplies to use.","fullyFundedDate":1785536396074,"projectUrl":"project/writing-and-reading-centers/10409772/","projectTitle":"Writing and Reading Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Unruh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5968023_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604622166416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5968023"},{"teacherId":5585593,"projectId":10422112,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation! My students and I have really enjoyed using the classroom rug! We have completed some play based assessments, read stories, and took breaks on this comfy rug! I have never had a rug in 20 years of education, so it's a big upgrade for my office! \r\n\r\nI have plans to laminate the posters with encouraging words! I hope to incorporate a nice bulletin board in the near future as well. \r\n\r\nThe 3 tiered cart on wheels is going to help me with the logistics of my day. Sometimes I need to take materials with me into a classroom- so this is exactly what I needed! Thank you again for supporting my students!!","fullyFundedDate":1785878091464,"projectUrl":"project/safe-haven-with-the-school-psychologist/10422112/","projectTitle":"Safe Haven with the School Psychologist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCullah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5585593_orig.png?crop=450,450,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565293258534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5585593"},{"teacherId":5585593,"projectId":10309409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We are already making use of these items and it is so nice to have brand new toys that are not damaged and working properly! \r\n\r\nSome of my Kindergarten students are looking forward to using the pull back cars next week! We will work on using imagination skills, sharing, and learning how to ask others to play! \r\n\r\nThis year has started off challenging in some ways, but it always helps to know that we have a community of supporters that have my student's backs.","fullyFundedDate":1780320059665,"projectUrl":"project/playing-to-learn/10309409/","projectTitle":"Playing To Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCullah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5585593_orig.png?crop=450,450,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565293258534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5585593"},{"teacherId":5408986,"projectId":10405753,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my project, Book Buddies, we have only been using the material for the past week, but I can already see an impact to my circulation already. When I explained the project to my Fourth grade library helpers they were initially nervous to give their suggestions but I quickly reassured them that it would be fine. Since then we have had many other students grab whatever they suggested off the shelves. \r\n\r\nMy library helpers really enjoyed creating their initial concept with the markers and the younger students have been enjoying them as well. Everyone has been creating and coloring up a storm in here. I truly am thankful for you generous donation to my project and I am looking forward to using these materials for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1785105167022,"projectUrl":"project/book-buddies/10405753/","projectTitle":"Book Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5408986"},{"teacherId":4794928,"projectId":10513427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generous donation will help provide my students with new reading and writing materials, dry erase boards, and social-emotional learning resources that will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials will give my students more opportunities to practice important academic skills while also helping them build confidence, independence, and positive social-emotional skills. My students are always excited when new materials arrive, and I know they will be eager to put these resources to use!\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they feel supported, successful, and excited to learn. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated","fullyFundedDate":1787138377863,"projectUrl":"project/read-write-and-shine/10513427/","projectTitle":"Read, Write, and Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pappano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4794928_orig.jpg?crop=607,607,x153,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692027834444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4794928"},{"teacherId":3101300,"projectId":10316772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to my class. We have already started using the lamination for centers and the tape for our new year. They have come in very handy. The lamination will help all year with our projects. \r\nThe students will be so excited to receive their Christmas gift in the colorful bags. They usually receive a book and playdough in the bag. They will also enjoy their buckets with goodies for Pre-K graduation. \r\nThank you for all the items that will make the year go by smoother. As well as all the items for the students to take home and enjoy for their year of academic achievements.","fullyFundedDate":1785528297208,"projectUrl":"project/great-start-for-prek/10316772/","projectTitle":"Great Start for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rattan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3101300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457705207371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3101300"},{"teacherId":7394631,"projectId":10129998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have headphones that will help them fully engage in learning activities every day. These headphones will allow each child to focus on educational programs, practice important reading and math skills, and build confidence while learning at their own pace. Your generosity is creating opportunities for our youngest learners to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just providing classroom supplies. It shows our students that there are caring people who believe in their education and future. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and for helping create an engaging, supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of our kindergarten students!","fullyFundedDate":1772730435687,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-learn/10129998/","projectTitle":"Hear to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kilgore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7394631_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632342688288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7394631"},{"teacherId":6715289,"projectId":9609110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies that your donation purchased. With your generosity, I am able to offer students the opportunity to learn about robotics and build their own inventions. This year, our school provided the chance for students to join enrichment clubs based on their personal interests. Although I have always had BotBall clubs for 3rd-4th graders, now I have a junior robotics club for ages K-2nd. \r\n\r\nWe have been learning so much! We've created robotic fingers and hands. We've learned about the robotic arms used by astronauts on the ISS and made end effectors. We have created our own 3D paper robots, squiggle bots, and bristle bots. And we have experienced coding using BeeBots, spheros, and ozobots. \r\n\r\nIt has been great seeing their interest grow as we have learned about how robots are used by NASA in exploring Mars and on the Artemis projects. Thank you for helping me foster this program for the youngest students in my school. I can't wait to see where their interests take them!","fullyFundedDate":1757423242205,"projectUrl":"project/building-bots-in-the-primary-stem-grades/9609110/","projectTitle":"Building Bots in the Primary STEM Grades","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Platt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6715289_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566046950581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6715289"},{"teacherId":3071444,"projectId":9718674,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your generous donations to our Donor's Choose Project. Our project aimed to supply our students with fun and engaging recess equipment that would help our students stay healthy and happy.\r\n\r\nOur students are enjoying all of the fun things we were able to purchase, and it has drastically improved their behavior and interactions with one another. They have learned social skills like sharing and problem solving. Students are also enjoying being able to use their creativity to invent new games.\r\n\r\nThank you again for all of your generous gifts and dedication to helping our students!","fullyFundedDate":1766086124043,"projectUrl":"project/happy-healthy-hearts/9718674/","projectTitle":"Happy Healthy Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3071444_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469371601174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alisonharris"},{"teacherId":5408986,"projectId":9630276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. I was terribly disheartened when we lost our original copies, but thanks to your kindness you have brought a lot of joy to not only me but to my students as well. These books are some very popular titles and had high circulation before they were not returned. \r\n\r\nI have always said that it takes a good book to get a student hooked on reading. By completing the project you are helping my endeavor of encouraging students to become lifelong readers. Thank you for supporting Literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1767234818740,"projectUrl":"project/book-replacements/9630276/","projectTitle":"Book Replacements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5408986"},{"teacherId":7394631,"projectId":9689569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing chair pockets for our classroom. These simple but powerful tools have already made a tremendous difference in our daily routines. My students use their chair pockets to store their most important supplies like writing journals, math workbooks, and phonics workbooks. Everything they need is always within arm's reach. Transitions between subjects are smoother, and we spend far less time searching for materials. Recently, during our writing workshop, I noticed how quickly students were able to take out their journals and begin drafting personal narratives without interruption. What used to take several minutes now takes seconds, allowing us to maximize learning time.\r\n\r\nWhen the chair pockets first arrived, my students were beyond excited. They couldn't wait to organize their supplies and personalize their space. For many of them, having a designated place that belongs just to them created a sense of pride and responsibility. The increased organization has also helped students feel more confident and independent because they know exactly where their materials are at all times.\r\n\r\nThese chair pockets will support students in staying prepared and focused. With supplies easily accessible, students can transition seamlessly into collaborative work and spend more time engaging in meaningful discussions and revisions. Your generosity has truly helped create a more organized, efficient, and student-centered learning environment. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of every child who learns here.","fullyFundedDate":1757335422528,"projectUrl":"project/pockets-full-of-potential/9689569/","projectTitle":"Pockets Full of Potential!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kilgore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7394631_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632342688288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7394631"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86992","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":461,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":82,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.4,"schoolId":86992,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Buchanan Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Buchanan Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/buchanan-elementary-school/86992"}