{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eisenhower Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":153543,"projectId":9601918,"letterContent":"The excitement and wows that your donations provided were abundant. Throughout this unit on rocketry we built straw rockets, experimented with the principles of thrust and learned about the parts of a rocket and how they work. These model rockets allowed them to see the things that they were learning put into action.\r\n\r\nWe set off rockets the over a couple of days right before fall break. I wish you were able to see the grade levels gathered to watch the rockets all be launched. Each time a rocket blasted off (and we shot off over 30) there were literal oos, ahhhs, whoas and wows. It was something really special to be a part of.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make this project possible. My students loved the final results of their hard work. This would not have been possible without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755702747948,"projectUrl":"project/mission-bright-minds/9601918/","projectTitle":"Mission: Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp153543_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692027304592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/153543"},{"teacherId":9183778,"projectId":9696220,"letterContent":"Our new grid mats are perfect to use with our Sphero indi robots! I have created 3 different mazes for the students to navigate with their robots, and they are easy to modify for a variety of seasonal challenges. The tape is removable so that we can create different mazes in the future. Best of all, the grid mats are very sturdy and easy to store, so they are perfect to use with multiple grades and classes and will be useful for years to come.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful to our generous donors for bringing more engagement, learning, and fun to our Makerspace and GT classroom. We love our new robot mats!\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1757510157006,"projectUrl":"project/racing-with-robots-interactive-grid-map/9696220/","projectTitle":"Racing with Robots: Interactive Grid Maps for Sphero indi","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9183778_orig.png?crop=299,299,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691974717443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9183778"},{"teacherId":9183778,"projectId":9592608,"letterContent":"Our new Light Table and building manipulatives have become one of my students' favorite additions to our Makerspace! Students are naturally drawn to the light table space and can't wait to see what new building manipulatives and challenge cards are available each month. Kids of all ages love to play, build, and explore the properties of light, and the light-changing feature makes our table extra exciting.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so very grateful to our generous donors for contributing to this project. These high-quality materials will bring joy, learning, and purposeful play to so many students for years to come. I am eager to add more materials to our light table soon and bring even more memorable learning experiences to my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring the magic of STEM learning through light to our Makerspace!","fullyFundedDate":1755728187577,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-young-minds-stem-learning/9592608/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Young Minds: STEM Learning Through Light","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9183778_orig.png?crop=299,299,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691974717443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9183778"},{"teacherId":9563128,"projectId":9294947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Play Bags project! Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students now have the opportunity to explore, build, and create in ways that inspire imagination and independence. These new manipulatives and building materials have transformed our classroom into a space where learning feels like play, and play leads to discovery.\r\n\r\nEach day, I see students collaborating, problem-solving, and expressing creativity as they use the materials you helped provide. They're not just playing—they're developing foundational skills in math, science, and literacy, all while growing their confidence and curiosity. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on their learning and joy. Thank you for believing in the power of play!","fullyFundedDate":1746785573269,"projectUrl":"project/play-bags-with-a-purpose/9294947/","projectTitle":"Play Bags with a Purpose!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563128_orig.jpg?crop=4150,4150,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745954693157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563128"},{"teacherId":4438590,"projectId":9603151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library. We have used many of these supplies already to create personal artwork, show creativity through building and highlight popular nonfiction titles, making them easier for students to find.\r\nOur student learn best by doing and tinkering so arts and building materials are critical for their development. The fidget materials have also been a big hit, allowing children to focus better while also not being a distraction to their classmates.\r\nThank you for supporting so many learners and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1757544485478,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-exploring-in-the-library/9603151/","projectTitle":"Learning and Exploring in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kreft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4438590_orig.jpg?crop=1445,1445,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753116411242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4438590"},{"teacherId":6609470,"projectId":9681818,"letterContent":"Thank you tremendously for supporting our classroom and helping our class library grow for our thematic units. Putting these books, both fiction and non-fiction, in the hands of our youngest learners is so impactful! You are helping give students access to resources that will build their background and base knowledge of a variety of lessons, themes, and concepts. Students will be able to use these skills and information for years to come. \r\nI truly believe the statement readers make leaders. While our youngest students are still early in their own reading journey, this does not mean they do not need quality reading materials. We do read alouds every single day in class to relate the topics we are learning about to students' understandings. Students also use these resources with their 5th-grade buddies and LOVE being read to at any chance they get. \r\n\r\nSp again, thank you so much for your support of your young learners and for helping their minds and understandings for a variety of topics grow and flourish with quality resources and materials.","fullyFundedDate":1758853678819,"projectUrl":"project/readers-make-leaders/9681818/","projectTitle":"Readers Make Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6609470_orig.jpg?crop=861,862,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565231070158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-rachel-clark"},{"teacherId":9183938,"projectId":8673296,"letterContent":"Thank you for the gift of essentials. The students enjoyed each and every item. The parachute is a core childhood memory and this one does not disappoint. I may have had more fun than the students! The parachute worked their muscles and their mind. We would sing songs under the parachute and even switched places. The parachute allows us to be creative and support lessons being learned in the classroom. It \r\n\r\nThe stilts are a lot of fun and challenges their gross motor skills. They are even getting strong enough to initiate obstacle courses and \"races.\"\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support of our PE program.","fullyFundedDate":1734391241928,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-pe-basics-with-a-few-surprises/8673296/","projectTitle":"Back to PE Basics with a Few Surprises","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9183938_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755440075272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9183938"},{"teacherId":153543,"projectId":8974500,"letterContent":"I have been using the games and materials from this grant since last fall. Students have loved playing these games and will often ask for them over other activities. The greatest impact I am seeing is that students are playing cooperatively with one another while playing games that stretch their logic and reasoning skills.\r\n\r\nOne of the games that I was able to purchase is called Genius Square. In this game students can play alone or against another player. It is a spatial reasoning game and can be difficult. Some students have had so much success with this game that it really builds up their confidence. Others who are often excel at all things are surprised when classmates they don't view as competitive can beat them in a game. It has been fun to watch relationships build and evolve as we play these games throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1733231966671,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-and-bonds-games-for-lear/8974500/","projectTitle":"Building Minds and Bonds: Games for Learning and Relationships","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp153543_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692027304592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/153543"},{"teacherId":6609470,"projectId":9038635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom. We have been able to enjoy these resources through these wild Oklahoma weather months with snow and below-freezing wind chills. The students have been able to use their creativity to build castles and towns. Work together and use the social skills from our book resources to problem-solve during their play time. These resources have made a positive impact for all my students and we are so thankful for your donation to make these things possible!","fullyFundedDate":1737216231292,"projectUrl":"project/the-cold-never-bothered-our-play-anyway/9038635/","projectTitle":"The Cold Never Bothered Our Play Anyway","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6609470_orig.jpg?crop=861,862,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565231070158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-rachel-clark"},{"teacherId":2479857,"projectId":8618638,"letterContent":"The new sets of headphones and the class set of scissors have made a significant impact on how my students engage with their learning. With fifteen sets of headphones, students can now focus individually while using the school iPads for a variety of academic apps across subjects. This is especially important for our reading app, which helps provide targeted support for both intervention and enrichment. Given the wide range of reading levels in the classroom—spanning at least eight grade levels—these headphones allow students to work at their own pace, creating a more personalized and equitable learning experience. Most of my students are unable to provide their own headphones, so this resource is invaluable in ensuring they can engage fully with the lesson content without distractions.","fullyFundedDate":1728571989177,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-and-trim-up/8618638/","projectTitle":"Tune in and Trim Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2479857_orig.png?crop=1000,1000,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690507999113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-areed"},{"teacherId":2479857,"projectId":8618285,"letterContent":"The new snack resources have been a game-changer for my fifth-grade class. With twenty-five students, many of whom arrive at school early and face a long gap before lunch, having a nutritious and convenient snack available in the morning has made a significant difference. We have been able to offer a variety of options, including applesauce, Goldfish crackers, graham crackers, and fruit snacks, which have helped keep the students energized and ready to focus. These snacks are especially important since our mornings begin with math, a subject that can sometimes be challenging for young learners. Having something to look forward to each day has allowed them to stay engaged and more focused during our lessons. Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1728771064495,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-fueling-young-minds/8618285/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Fueling Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2479857_orig.png?crop=1000,1000,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690507999113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-areed"},{"teacherId":4438590,"projectId":8717147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our project. The printer is up and running and our students are just fascinated by it. Our STEM team was the first to check it out and they are so excited about all of the fun things they can create and then print. This month they are planning on designing objects to use as thank you gifts for our board of education members and later in the Spring they will use it to design a medical prototype for our district wide STEM challenge.\r\n\r\nOur fourth graders are learning Tinker CAD and cannot wait to be let loose printing their designs. They have worked out houses, keychains, and more. In first grade, they are getting ready to study polar animals and I am printing footprints for them to hold and explore. This level of hands on learning will enhance their understanding of animals they would never encounter in their everyday experiences.\r\n\r\nThese opportunities and many more are not literally at our students' fingertips. Thank you so much for your generosity and belief in our students and in public education.","fullyFundedDate":1731957092826,"projectUrl":"project/building-futures-3d-thinking-and-creati/8717147/","projectTitle":"Building Futures: 3D Thinking and Creating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kreft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4438590_orig.jpg?crop=1445,1445,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753116411242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4438590"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86403","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":596,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":72.1,"schoolId":86403,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Eisenhower Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Eisenhower Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/norman-independent-school-district-29/eisenhower-elementary-school/86403"}