{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tall Oaks Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6579664,"projectId":9714330,"letterContent":"Hello! With the colder weather making its arrival, my students and I couldn't be more grateful for your support in bringing this project to life. Each day, my students keep their gloves and hats in their cubbies and use them for our two recesses. This has made for happy kids and happy teachers, not having to go inside early due to cold hands and heads. \r\nMy heart is beyond happy to know that all of my students will be warm throughout the winter and get to enjoy the outside while also running off some pent-up energy. \r\nI could not be more grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1759170300611,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-super-sloth-winter-mittens/9714330/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Super Sloth Winter Mittens, Scarves, and Lip Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schettler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6579664_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564598010099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelleschettler"},{"teacherId":968775,"projectId":9322595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! We use our whiteboards and magnetic letters DAILY in our kindergarten classroom and they are such an excellent hands-on resource for our smallest learners.\r\n\r\nOur letters are neatly stored in the drawer container allowing us to pull specific letters quickly and efficiently. It also allows students to help clean up. We use the letters with the magnetic boards to practice letter names, sounds, and now high-frequency words. Our students love playing \"mix it, fix it\" and \"what is missing?\" to practice learning how to read and spell those important high-frequency words. Then we record the word using dry-erase markers on our white boards!\r\n\r\nThe large letters are perfect for the whiteboard outside our classroom. Students have to name the letter and provide the sound upon entering the room each day. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754853577021,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-letters/9322595/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards & Letters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hartwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp968775_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611889054885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hartwell"},{"teacherId":1743076,"projectId":9697125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and thoughtfulness. These nutritious snacks will provide a wonderful opportunity to teach my young students about making healthy food choices. They will also help ensure that every child, including those who may not bring snacks from home, has something nourishing to enjoy during the school day. Your kindness truly makes a positive difference in our classroom community.\r\nYour contribution not only supports the physical well-being of our students but also fosters a sense of inclusion and care that is essential to their growth and learning. Knowing that they are supported by people who value their health and education inspires both the children and our school staff. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and commitment to helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758191335244,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9697125/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shifflett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1743076_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473505603068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bshifflett"},{"teacherId":1576391,"projectId":9749839,"letterContent":"These materials are a hit! I have students of all levels and the magnetic apple tree and pumpkin patch allows children to explore, sort, order by size and mimic what is happening with trees right outside our window. The pop game is perfect for everyone, including our children who need sensory play. The acorns that teach letters and letter sounds is a favorite of one of our children who is on the cusp of reading. What's wonderful, though, is that it hits all levels from those who are just learning their first letters to those who are farther along in their literacy journal.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760542670076,"projectUrl":"project/fall-fun/9749839/","projectTitle":"Fall Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mullaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1576391_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523366794192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1576391"},{"teacherId":10100109,"projectId":9514796,"letterContent":"I truly can't put into words what your donation meant to me as a first-year teacher! Your generosity not only fueled my spirit but has had an impact on my teaching and students' learning in many ways.\r\n The literature pieces impacted our classroom community building as I focused on each book the first few weeks of school. Students loved them and learned about building character. The literature pieces helped us focus on kindness, compassion, grit, perseverance and a growth mindset. The art supplies and paper have provided opportunities for my students to express themselves creatively. The privacy folders allow students to take a deep breath, relax, focus and perform better on assessments and quite work. \r\n Watching the faces of students light up as they were exposed to the new materials was a testament to the power of your generosity. You are directly enriching their education, helping them to develop self-confidence, critical thinking, self-expression, and a deeper appreciation for the arts. \r\n Thank you for believing in my students and our program. We are truly fortunate to have you as a supporter.","fullyFundedDate":1755037163077,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-and-a-growth-mindset/9514796/","projectTitle":"Building Community and a Growth Mindset Through Literacy and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunlap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10100109_orig.png?crop=150,150,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754011034455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10100109"},{"teacherId":6579664,"projectId":9662215,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your kind donation to this extremely important project. Since this project was funded, we have used the really great reading tile program every single day to practice the letters and sounds that we have been learning and how to blend and segment those into words Today we did our first activity where students followed, along with their own tile boards on the carpet and then practiced writing words. The joy that I felt after telling them, it was time to clean up and having them dislike that they had to go to recess instead of continue practicing their writing and reading skills is hard to explain. It is because of donors like you that my students are filled with excitement about school and learning new things.\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1757683102482,"projectUrl":"project/tiles-timers-and-alphabet-books-for-te/9662215/","projectTitle":"Tiles, Timers, and Alphabet Books for Teaching Kindergarten Literacy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schettler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6579664_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564598010099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelleschettler"},{"teacherId":6579664,"projectId":9695144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting my kindergarten super sloths! This year we have been required to add a new literacy centers time to an already packed day. Because of your donation, I was able to create engaging centers that the students can enjoy this year and in years to come.\r\nI appreciate the support more than I could put into words. My students deserve the world and because of your kindness they are experiencing a wonderful kindergarten year. this will make a huge impact on their future education. I know they will do such great things.\r\nThank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1758034972104,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-centers-supplies-for-the-kinder/9695144/","projectTitle":"Literacy Centers Supplies for The Kindergarten Super Sloths","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schettler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6579664_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564598010099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelleschettler"},{"teacherId":6579664,"projectId":9440329,"letterContent":"Hello. I want to thank you for ensuring that my students had all the small materials that get us through each week. I was able to replace batteries in clocks and in devices that many students use to learn letters and sounds. Each student now has their own Chapstick to use in order to avoid their lips hurting. I was able to replenish my first aid kit as well as supply our outdoor kit with bandages so that we didn't always have to take kids to the nurse for a minor injuries. \r\nAll of these little things add up and having them stocked ensures that I can concentrate on teaching these tiny humans and not having to worry about if we don't have something. 🥰\r\nI thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1756063579951,"projectUrl":"project/all-the-small-thingsthat-my-kindergart/9440329/","projectTitle":"All the Small Things..That My Kindergarten Super Sloths Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schettler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6579664_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564598010099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelleschettler"},{"teacherId":6579664,"projectId":9569250,"letterContent":"Hello. This project has made such a difference this whole year. Being able to print in color has saved so much time, has allowed me to create such wonderful activities, and has helped many teachers in my hallway. I love that I can offer this color printing to my coworkers as well! \r\nI was able to print reports that parents could understand more clearly with the color bands, print a photo for student to remember their first kindergarten field trip, and update visuals for many of my students.\r\nThis printer will last for years and will make an impact in many years to come. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755710023069,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-super-sloth-colored-printer/9569250/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Super Sloth Colored Printer and Ink for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schettler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6579664_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564598010099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelleschettler"},{"teacherId":6579664,"projectId":9475812,"letterContent":"Hello. It is with such a grateful heart that I write to you to thank you for your generous donation to this project. \r\nTeaching kindergarten can be tricky because these little humans have a very small attention span. Because I was able to bye a variety of literacy and math centers, as well as create them with lasting materials, my classroom has been such an amazing place to learn.\r\nI could not be more grateful to you for allowing me to be able to gift these centers to my students. They love work time and sometimes even complain when we have to stop to go to recess or lunch. ❤️\r\nThank you for having such a loving heart.","fullyFundedDate":1755710025295,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-kindergarten-sloth-literacy-and-mat/9475812/","projectTitle":"TPT: Kindergarten Sloth Literacy and Math Centers for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schettler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6579664_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564598010099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelleschettler"},{"teacherId":1576391,"projectId":9596264,"letterContent":"The baby care center is a hit! The children love it so much that, when given free choice, they ALL choose to play with the baby dolls: bathing them, feeding them, rocking them in the cradle and washing their new doll clothes in the washing machine. The quality of pretend play- such an important skill at this age- has skyrocketed as children mimic adult behaviors in caring for their babies. How wonderful to watch them work together (even calling on each other to babysit). \r\nChanging the doll's clothes is not only wonderful imaginative play, it is also a great fine motor activity to strengthen little hands. The care kit included everything busy parents need: bottles, baby food, a thermometer and more. \r\nAll of this combines to make a very rich, engaging play area for my students. I appreciate all of the donations!","fullyFundedDate":1757683044621,"projectUrl":"project/tender-loving-care/9596264/","projectTitle":"Tender Loving Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mullaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1576391_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523366794192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1576391"},{"teacherId":6579664,"projectId":9419752,"letterContent":"Hello. This project has made every one of my Kindergarten Super Sloths so happy and motivated to read each day. The students LOVED adoption day! They giggled and cuddled with their animal as they named it and received a collar to remember whose animal is whose. We ended up putting them on a cart near our comfortable reading area so that the students have access to their buddy throughout the day! \r\nI have seen so many students in our library area cuddling up with a book with their new buddy. Just today, a student learned a new letter and asked me if they could go teach the letter to their buddy! It was the cutest thing ever!\r\nYour generosity will have a profoundly positive impact on my little learners this year in many ways. Thank you for making this project come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1755347019961,"projectUrl":"project/reading-buddies-for-kindergarten-reading/9419752/","projectTitle":"Reading Buddies for Kindergarten Reading Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schettler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6579664_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564598010099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelleschettler"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34682","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":327,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":65.2,"schoolId":34682,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tall Oaks Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tall Oaks Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/charlottesville-city-school-district/johnson-elementary-school/34682"}