{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dahlonegah Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":76.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10636725,"projectId":10555975,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom! They have loved exploring the materials during centers, pretend play, and hands-on learning activities. It has been so special to watch their little faces light up as they discover new ways to learn, play, create, and work together. The resources have already become a meaningful part of our classroom routine and learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were excited to explore everything right away! They were eager to touch, play, and ask questions, and it was wonderful seeing their curiosity come to life. Your generosity has helped make our classroom a more engaging and fun place for our 3-year-olds to learn.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on this excitement through hands-on activities, pretend play, early literacy and math practice, and opportunities to develop social skills. We will continue encouraging our students to share, take turns, use their imaginations, and learn through play.","fullyFundedDate":1788190554331,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-dreams/10555975/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10636725_orig.jpg?crop=3774,3774,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788108596476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10636725"},{"teacherId":5932491,"projectId":10398106,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your support! The learning manipulatives you donated to my students provides hands-on, engaging opportunities to build foundational reading and academic skills. These resources will help make learning more interactive and accessible, allowing students to practice skills through meaningful, multisensory activities. They will support differentiated instruction, strengthen student confidence, increase engagement, and provide additional opportunities for students who need targeted intervention to experience success and make measurable academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1787318806813,"projectUrl":"project/early-learners/10398106/","projectTitle":"Early Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5932491_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787358790640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5932491"},{"teacherId":6507855,"projectId":10287168,"letterContent":"Art has become an important and meaningful part of our first-grade classroom. Thanks to the generosity and support of our DonorsChoose project, my students have had opportunities to create, explore, and express themselves in ways that go far beyond simply making something colorful or pretty. For my first graders, art has become a way to learn, communicate, build confidence, and connect with the world around them.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits I have seen is the joy and excitement that art brings to learning. First graders are naturally curious and creative, and having access to quality art materials gives them an opportunity to use that creativity every day. Whether they are drawing, painting, cutting, gluing, creating crafts, or designing their own projects, students are excited to participate. Their enthusiasm carries over into other areas of the classroom because they begin to see learning as something they can actively experience rather than something they simply complete on a worksheet.\r\n\r\nArt has also provided my students with opportunities to strengthen important fine-motor skills. Cutting with scissors, holding pencils and paintbrushes, manipulating small materials, coloring carefully, and gluing pieces together all help students develop the coordination and control they need for handwriting and other classroom tasks. These seemingly simple activities provide valuable practice while allowing students to have fun and take pride in their creations.\r\n\r\nAnother tremendous impact has been the development of confidence and independence. Art does not always have one right answer, and that can be incredibly empowering for young learners. Students are encouraged to make choices, try new ideas, solve problems, and make their creations their own. When a student looks at something they have created and says, \"I made this!\" there is a sense of pride that is difficult to teach through a traditional assignment. Art gives students permission to take risks and discover that mistakes can become part of the creative process.\r\n\r\nArt has also helped create a classroom environment where every student can be successful. Children have different strengths, interests, and ways of expressing themselves. Some students may struggle to communicate their thoughts through writing but can communicate beautifully through drawing or creating. Others may find confidence through hands-on projects that allow them to work at their own pace. Art provides another pathway for students to participate, contribute, and feel successful.\r\n\r\nI have also been able to use art to reinforce academic learning. Students can create projects connected to stories we read, science and social studies concepts, seasonal learning, vocabulary, and classroom themes. These projects help students make connections between subjects and give them a memorable way to demonstrate what they have learned. When students can create something connected to a lesson, the learning becomes more personal and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, art has helped build a classroom community filled with creativity, encouragement, and celebration. Students learn to appreciate their own work and the work of their classmates. They learn to encourage one another, share materials, make choices, and celebrate different ideas.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this DonorsChoose project reaches far beyond the art supplies themselves. These materials have given my first graders opportunities to create, imagine, explore, practice, and believe in themselves. They have helped make our classroom a place where learning is hands-on, joyful, and engaging.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported this project and invested in my students. Your generosity has provided much more than art supplies—you have provided opportunities for my first graders to discover their creativity, strengthen important skills, gain confidence, and experience the pride that comes from creating something of their own.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students learn, create, and grow! 🎨❤️📚","fullyFundedDate":1784761411864,"projectUrl":"project/building-imagination-through-art/10287168/","projectTitle":"Building Imagination Through ART!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tabitha Braden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507855_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y459&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778644699112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-braden"},{"teacherId":6507855,"projectId":10280284,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of a very energetic room of first graders, thank you! I am writing this to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donations and the amazing matching funds that made our back-to-school Glow Party a reality. Walking into a new school year can bring a mix of nerves and excitement for six-year-olds. Thanks to your support, we completely shattered those first-day anxieties and replaced them with pure magic, absolute joy, and an unforgettable learning experience.\r\nWhen the boxes of supplies arrived, my classroom transformed into a hub of anticipation. The sheer volume of high-quality items you provided was staggering. The glow sticks were an instant hit, lighting up the room—and my students' faces—with vibrant neon colors. Each child proudly wore their glow-in-the-dark sunglasses, instantly feeling like the coolest first graders in the school. These seemingly simple items did so much more than just look bright; they broke the ice, unified the classroom, and created an immediate sense of belonging and community. Every child felt included, celebrated, and deeply valued from the moment they walked through the door.Beyond the pure fun, the motivational items you funded have laid a vital foundation for our upcoming academic year. First grade is a pivotal time for learning to read, understanding numbers, and developing a growth mindset. The inspirational stickers, bracelets, and rewards you provided serve as tangible reminders that effort leads to success. We used these items during the party to celebrate teamwork, kindness, and bravery in trying new things. My students are already eager to earn more \"glow points,\" proving that your investment is already paying off in their daily focus and behavior.I want to extend a special note of appreciation to those who provided the matching funds for this project. Matching grants double the impact of every single dollar, turning a hopeful dream for a classroom into a concrete reality. Your willingness to step up and match the contributions of others shows a profound, deeply moving commitment to public education. It sends a powerful message to my students that an entire community of adults—some of whom they have never even met—is actively rooting for their success and investing in their future.Your generosity did not just fund a single party; you funded a feeling. You created an environment where school is viewed as a place of wonder, adventure, and endless possibility. My students learned that their classroom is a safe, joyful space where they are supported by a massive network of caring people. As we transition into our regular daily routines, the residual energy from this Glow Party continues to illuminate our lessons. The children are more engaged, more connected to one another, and remarkably enthusiastic about learning.We are entering this school year with bright eyes, full hearts, and glowing smiles, all because you chose to care. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your unwavering belief in the power of education. You have made a permanent, beautiful mark on our hearts, and we are profoundly grateful for your support.With the utmost thanks and admiration.","fullyFundedDate":1778640804468,"projectUrl":"project/lets-glow-in-first-grade/10280284/","projectTitle":"Let's GLOW in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tabitha Braden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507855_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y459&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778644699112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-braden"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86201","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":188,"numTeachers":13,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":80,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":23.7,"schoolId":86201,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dahlonegah Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dahlonegah Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/dahlonegah-public-schools/dahlonegah-elementary-school/86201"}