{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Golden Oak Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2023414,"projectId":9596386,"letterContent":"The donation of our new table has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by creating a dedicated space for small group instruction and individualized learning. We use the table daily for activities such as targeted language practice, fine motor tasks, early literacy, and hands on learning that require close teacher support. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw this table, their faces lit up with excitement and they eagerly gathered around it asking to sit at it right away. The table has helped them feel more focused, comfortable and included during small group instruction. \r\n\r\nThis donation has truly enhanced both student engagement and the quality of instruction in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763474814564,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-instruction/9596386/","projectTitle":"Small Group Instruction.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2023414"},{"teacherId":8960735,"projectId":9750445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have the essential tools they need to fully engage in their learning every day. We are using the colorful Sharpies, highlighters, and whiteboard markers during lessons to solve problems together, annotate texts, and create vibrant displays of student thinking. The color printer ink has allowed me to create engaging math materials that meet different learning styles, keeping students motivated and excited to learn.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. They took pride in organizing their whiteboard inserts with sheet protectors and preparing projects for display using laminating pouches.\r\nYour kindness has helped create a classroom environment that feels supportive, organized, and inspiring. My students feel valued and equipped, and that sense of confidence carries into their learning each day. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. You have made a lasting impact that goes far beyond supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1762265378810,"projectUrl":"project/nothing-fancy-just-things-we-need/9750445/","projectTitle":"Nothing Fancy... 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Since then, I've noticed students asking to refill their bottles instead of requesting disposable ones, and they are more mindful about drinking water throughout the day.\r\nYour donation has made a lasting difference by supporting both student health and environmental responsibility. You've helped ensure my students have consistent access to water while also reducing our reliance on single-use plastic bottles. Thank you for investing in my students' well-being and for making a positive impact on our classroom and our planet.","fullyFundedDate":1763474846593,"projectUrl":"project/refill-not-landfill/9751498/","projectTitle":"Refill!... 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These experiences help build a strong foundation for early STEM learning while boosting confidence and excitement for discovery.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom environment where learning feels fun, meaningful, and empowering. Thank you for investing in my students and for supporting their journey as little explorers. Your impact will be felt every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763444145107,"projectUrl":"project/stem-kits-for-our-little-explorers/9903065/","projectTitle":"STEM Kits for Our Little Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263417_orig.jpg?crop=953,953,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754260049392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5263417"},{"teacherId":5263417,"projectId":9531000,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of classroom supplies, including binders, pencil pouches, and math manipulatives. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese materials play an important role in my students' daily learning. The binders and pencil pouches help students stay organized and prepared, allowing them to focus more fully on their lessons. The math manipulatives provide hands-on learning experiences that deepen understanding, build confidence, and make abstract concepts more engaging and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are better equipped to succeed academically and feel excited about learning each day. Your support truly enhances our classroom environment and has a lasting impact on student growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for being such an important part of our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1760938106895,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-binders-and-basics-f/9531000/","projectTitle":"\"Tools for Success: Binders and Basics for Bright Minds\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263417_orig.jpg?crop=953,953,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754260049392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5263417"},{"teacherId":8995569,"projectId":9645206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Enhancing Learning through Laminated Resources: A Classroom Laminator Request.\" This technology has made a meaningful difference in how my students learn and interact with materials each day. The laminator allows me to create durable, reusable learning tools such as task cards, visual supports, reference charts, and hands-on activities. By protecting and reusing these materials, students can practice skills repeatedly, receive immediate feedback, and engage more deeply without worrying about damaging their work.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is seeing their learning tools transformed into professional-looking resources they can use again and again. Laminated materials have made activities more interactive—students use dry-erase markers to solve problems, sort information, and revise their thinking in real time. This has increased participation and made lessons feel more engaging and purposeful.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who benefit from structure, repetition, or hands-on learning have especially warmed to this new technology. Being able to erase and try again has boosted their confidence and willingness to participate. Thanks to your generosity, I am able to create high-quality materials that support different learning needs while keeping students motivated and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a more engaging learning environment for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1763474729870,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-through-laminated-res/9645206/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning through Laminated Resources: A Classroom Laminator Request","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995569_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x921,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681610913163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creyez"},{"teacherId":8995569,"projectId":9643954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing high-interest books for my classroom. These new texts have already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning and motivation. High-interest books help students build critical reading skills such as fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension, and stamina. Because the topics are engaging and relatable, students are more willing to take risks with challenging texts and practice strategies like making predictions, asking questions, and drawing connections to their own lives.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active, joyful experience. Students choose books that spark their curiosity and read independently, with partners, and during small-group discussions. These new books have transformed our reading time, students are more focused, conversations about books are richer, and many students are eager to recommend titles to classmates. The variety of genres and topics ensures that every reader can find something that feels exciting and accessible.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to stay engaged during reading time are now among the most enthusiastic readers in the room. I've seen reluctant readers proudly finish entire books, ask for sequels, and choose reading during free time. Your generosity has helped foster a love of reading, boosted student confidence, and created a classroom culture where books are truly celebrated. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting their growth as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1763474699707,"projectUrl":"project/booksfor-the-love-of-reading/9643954/","projectTitle":"Books...For the Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995569_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x921,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681610913163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creyez"},{"teacherId":8691093,"projectId":9821351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom snacks, or our \"brain fuel\"! Your generosity keeps our students energized, focused, and ready to learn. These snacks truly make a difference by supporting their well-being, boosting their confidence, and helping them stay engaged throughout the day. \r\n\r\nYour support helps create a warm, welcoming environment where students feel cared for and set up for success. We're incredibly grateful for your kindness and the positive impact you've made in our classroom. Thank you for investing in their growth and making each day brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1763474730177,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-munch-for-a-cause/9821351/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Munch for a Cause","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8691093_orig.jpg?crop=344,344,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683329898220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8691093"},{"teacherId":8995569,"projectId":9633447,"letterContent":"When the new classroom supplies arrived, my students were thrilled! They eagerly unpacked the boxes, each one amazed to see their very own pencil pouch filled with brand-new scissors, dry erase markers, and non-bleed markers. The excitement in the room was contagious, students immediately began organizing their materials and testing out the new tools on our whiteboards. For many of them, having their own set of supplies is a first, and it has made a world of difference in how they approach their learning each day.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, our classroom has become a more organized, engaging, and interactive learning space. Students use their dry erase tools daily for math practice, spelling games, and small-group lessons, allowing them to receive immediate feedback and make quick corrections. The new supplies have also encouraged collaboration, students love showing their work to peers and helping one another during activities. Having access to everything they need helps them stay focused and confident, and I've noticed a big boost in participation and enthusiasm during lessons.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my students are continuing to take pride in caring for their supplies and using them responsibly. These tools have not only supported our daily lessons but also reinforced important life skills such as organization and accountability. Thank you for giving my students the gift of readiness and confidence, your generosity has created a learning environment where every child can thrive, explore, and believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1758546595090,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-to-start-off-strong/9633447/","projectTitle":"School Supplies to Start Off Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995569_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x921,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681610913163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creyez"},{"teacherId":8995569,"projectId":9645112,"letterContent":"When our student store supplies arrived, my students could hardly wait to open the boxes! Their eyes lit up as they saw the Pokémon cards, LEGO toys, board games, and colorful school supplies that would soon fill our classroom store. The excitement was contagious, students immediately started talking about how they could earn points to shop, and several even offered to help organize and display the items. It was such a joyful moment to see how something as simple as a classroom store could spark so much enthusiasm and pride.\r\n\r\nSince opening our store, the impact has been incredible. Students are more motivated than ever to demonstrate positive behavior, complete assignments, and support one another. Every week, they eagerly look forward to \"shopping day,\" where they can use the classroom currency they've earned through hard work and good choices. Beyond the fun rewards, the store has become a hands-on lesson in financial literacy, students are learning to budget their money, make thoughtful purchasing decisions, and even help manage the store by pricing items and making change.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are excited to continue growing their store and exploring new ways to earn and save. This project has not only encouraged responsibility and positive behavior but also created a real-world learning experience that connects directly to life skills they'll use far beyond the classroom. Thank you for making this possible, your generosity has brought joy, motivation, and meaningful learning into our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1757423424006,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-student-engagement-with-a-fully/9645112/","projectTitle":"Fueling Student Engagement With a Fully Stocked Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995569_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x921,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681610913163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creyez"},{"teacherId":6906610,"projectId":9421458,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 6th grade dual immersion students each have their own copy of Hoyos in Spanish. Having the novel in the target language allows them to strengthen reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and build confidence as bilingual learners. With a book in hand, every student can closely follow the story, annotate, and fully participate in discussions, which has made reading a much more engaging and interactive experience.\r\nAlready, I've seen reluctant readers take greater interest, some are even reading ahead at home because they're excited to see what happens next. One student who used to hesitate reading in Spanish now volunteers regularly, eager to share his thoughts. Your gift has not only provided books but also sparked motivation, growth, and joy for reading in both languages.","fullyFundedDate":1751390264818,"projectUrl":"project/digging-into-literacy-with-holes-in-sp/9421458/","projectTitle":"Digging Into Literacy with “Holes” in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valdivia-Zepeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6906610_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750304822642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6906610"},{"teacherId":8691093,"projectId":9409279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our classroom with Stanley tumblers! These tumblers have quickly become the most sought-after prize in our classroom store, and our scholars are so excited to work hard, save up, and eventually purchase one. Having such a popular, high-quality reward has given students an extra boost of motivation, and they love setting their sights on something meaningful that they can truly be proud of earning.\r\n\r\nBeyond being a fun incentive, the tumblers have also given us a chance to teach valuable financial literacy skills. Students are learning how to budget, set goals, and save responsibly in order to \"purchase\" their prize, lessons that go far beyond the classroom walls. Thanks to your support, our store is officially open for business, and the excitement and learning it has sparked are already making a positive impact. 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