{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dove Science Academy Elementary School - Okc","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":10232182,"letterContent":"We were in such dire need of new rhythm sticks, and the community came through for us. We are very thankful for the generosity and support of Music Makes our Students Smarter, I Heart Radio and Sonic .\r\nOur new sticks arrived quickly, and we were able to toss out the old unsafe ones and get those new shiny sticks out for our students, and they love playing them! Reading notes and practicing reading rhythms are something we do each class period and so many students are able to benefit from this purchase!\r\nWe are so grateful! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1777983657192,"projectUrl":"project/feel-the-beat/10232182/","projectTitle":"Feel the Beat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9942920,"letterContent":"I started teaching in 1995. As a you 22 year old who had an immense amount of growing to do, I was blessed with seasoned educators who helped me learn. By taking me under a much needed wing, I was able to learn how to best teach students. Granted the world looked a lot different in 1995. The world looked a lot different as a 22 year old fresh out of college!\r\nAs a 54 year old teacher, this project has helped me help other teachers in our district with materials they could take back and use right away! Thank you so much for the incredible impact this has had on literally thousands of students across Oklahoma City and Tulsa! Happy teachers make happy students, and you have let us learn in style this year! We are so appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1768470742540,"projectUrl":"project/knowledge-is-power/9942920/","projectTitle":"Knowledge is Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9957703,"letterContent":"You are incredible! Thank you so much for investing in our students! We have been having a blast with these new instruments! There are enough that every student has something to play! What a game changer! We are so thankful for these wood blocks and jingle bells!\r\nWhen students are excited and engaged, so many beautiful things begin to happen! Light bulbs click on wonderful music is made and we come together as a community to share in the joy and magic of music. This was especially true in the holiday season when we received these gifts, and were able to use them right away!\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1768470743470,"projectUrl":"project/jingle-all-the-way/9957703/","projectTitle":"Jingle All the Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9957536,"letterContent":"Look at these smiles! We are having so much fun with our new instruments! We are so grateful for your generosity! Thank you for supporting our students in our music journey, These sandblocks are so versatile that every single student in grades kindergarten through fourth grade are able to pick them up and instantly demonstrate for to feel and find a steady beat, or improvise an accompaniment of their choosing. \r\nWe thank you for taking time to invest in education, and consider you a big part of the success we are having this year.","fullyFundedDate":1765680368196,"projectUrl":"project/steady-beats/9957536/","projectTitle":"Steady Beats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":4758029,"projectId":9530294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project. I was able to purchase a new classroom carpet for our students to enjoy during large group circle time, as well as a place to do small group activities. My students love having their own spot on the carpet to sit a learn. They were very excited when they first saw this new, beautiful carpet. They enjoy using it during center time to work with their classmates in a small group. They especially love it when they get to do activities like large group puzzles and ABC activities. This has become a wonderful place for them to learn and socialize together. Thank you so much for making this happen!!","fullyFundedDate":1755744671540,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time-in-pre-k/9530294/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4758029_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754244223708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4758029"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9687356,"letterContent":"How exciting to bring the music of Camille St. Saens to our students! Honestly, I have never seen such nice temple blocks in my life! Thank you so very much! They are top of the line, excellent quality and get a phenomenal sound!\r\nStudents (and teachers alike) get super excited when a box of this considerable size is delivered to our classroom! What a joy to unwrap a precious gift that instantly engages learners!\r\nWe are so grateful for this generous donation to our school, and look forward to hundreds of students getting a chance to improvise, learn about ostinatos and bask in the glorious music of Personages with Long Ears!\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760693709807,"projectUrl":"project/he-haw-he-haw/9687356/","projectTitle":"He-Haw! He-Haw!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9687214,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Talk about some excited kiddos! When this huge box arrived, the excitement was palpable! When they open it and saw these recorders they were pumped!\r\nIt is such a joy to teach them how to read rhythms, make music, set goals and then, thanks to you, we are able to pass out a sopranino recorder. They are able to further develop skills and continue reaching to get an alto recorder. As a music teacher, we really want these opportunities for students but it just wouldn't be feasible to purchase them for all 130 students! You made our dreams come true!\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts we are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1760693650093,"projectUrl":"project/making-waves-in-music/9687214/","projectTitle":"Making Waves in Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9687287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time and money to invest in our students! They are so excited! We are having a blast and they don't want to stop playing these amazing drumsticks!\r\nIt's so amazing how technology has changed the music room! Science and music go together like peanut butter and jelly, and we are so thankful for the opportunity to explore!\r\nWe have over six hundred students each week who are getting to play these light up drum sticks, and we will take such good care of them. \r\nOur school family is grateful, from the bottom of our hearts. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1760693628384,"projectUrl":"project/kinetic-energy-in-action/9687287/","projectTitle":"Kinetic Energy in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":7286136,"projectId":9305924,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to our classroom treasure box. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily experience and overall motivation.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we were able to fill our treasure box with exciting items that students can earn through positive behavior, hard work, and kindness. The excitement and joy on their faces when they choose a reward is truly priceless. It's not just about the toys or trinkets—it's about feeling seen, valued, and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nThe treasure box has quickly become a powerful incentive and a tool for reinforcing good habits. Students are more engaged, cooperative, and enthusiastic about learning. For some of them, it's one of the highlights of their week—and that's because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom community. Your kindness and generosity have made a real impact, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746787038629,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-treasures-and-beginning-yea/9305924/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Treasures and Beginning Year Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7286136_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643976081658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7286136"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9260968,"letterContent":"Thank you!!!! This ocean life is amazing! We can hold the fish of the sea, get eye to eye with an octopus and see a hammerhead shark, all with out leaving the music room!\r\nThat may be the hardest thing, getting students to leave the music room! How incredibly fun!\r\nYou have brought to life the music from Carnival of the Animals! We are so grateful! There is so much to learn about and you have ignited our curiosity! We are excited to learn how to protect our oceans and water sources and see all the wonderful life teaming in the sea!\r\nYou are part of our school family now! We know our success this year comes in part from you! Thank you for making such a HUGE impact on so many students!","fullyFundedDate":1746533998740,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-learning/9260968/","projectTitle":"Diving into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9634352,"letterContent":"Wow!!! We LOVE painting! We love the modeling magic. We love learning about careers in art! We are so busy painting, but are having wonderful discussions and sharing ideas about not only careers in art, but also, the impact our art can have on the world, and our community.\r\nAs we are able to meet once a week for the semester, I look forward to see where these ideas lead us! What a wonderful opportunity to take doing something we love and have a tangible way to give something to others, that they may enjoy!\r\nThank you for helping us!","fullyFundedDate":1755972069299,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-is-the-future/9634352/","projectTitle":"Creativity Is the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9464471,"letterContent":"We have all kinds of fun things now to do, THANKS TO YOU!! YAY!! We have jump ropes, dodge balls, volley balls, basketballs. So many fun options for kids to get up and move!\r\nThere are so many students using the equipment already, and we will still be able to use it for our end of the year field day too!!\r\nWe are a National School of Character and the equipment you purchased is helping to put into practice essential skills such as teamwork, good sportsmanship and doing our best!\r\nThanks again for breathing life into this old gym! We love the excitement and joy that this project has brought!","fullyFundedDate":1752682894022,"projectUrl":"project/jump-toss-catch-kick/9464471/","projectTitle":"Jump, Toss, Catch & Kick","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96805","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":513,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":96805,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dove Science Academy Elementary School - Okc on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dove Science Academy Elementary School - Okc","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-department-of-education/dove-science-academy-elementary-school/96805"}