{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monroe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3655262,"projectId":9609452,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom makerspace! Because of you, our students now have access to exciting hands-on materials like cotton balls, Q-tips, foam sheets, pom-poms, and pipe cleaners. These simple supplies have already made a BIG impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials during our weekly makerspace STEM challenges. Recently, students worked in teams to design and build marble roller coasters using pipe cleaners and Q-tips as tracks and supports. They experimented with height, slopes, and stability to make sure their marble could travel from start to finish. Watching them adjust their designs, solve problems, and cheer each other on was such a powerful classroom moment. One group realized their structure kept collapsing, so they used foam sheets to reinforce the base—after testing three different versions! Their persistence was inspiring.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up. There were audible gasps and so many creative ideas being shared at once! Some students immediately began sketching inventions in their notebooks, while others carefully explored the textures and shapes, already imagining how they could combine them. The excitement was contagious.\r\n\r\nBeyond STEM challenges, we are also using these materials to support literacy and science lessons. Students recently created 3D animal habitat models using cotton balls for snow, green foam sheets for grasslands, and pom-poms to represent animals. This hands-on approach deepened their understanding far beyond what a worksheet could accomplish.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons and projects, students will keep applying problem-solving skills, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking using these materials. Each new challenge builds their confidence and encourages them to take risks, test ideas, and learn from mistakes. The makerspace supplies you provided will continue to support meaningful, hands-on learning experiences throughout the year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is filled with creativity, collaboration, and joyful learning. You didn't just provide supplies—you provided opportunities for innovation, discovery, and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1762354113577,"projectUrl":"project/make-me-a-maker/9609452/","projectTitle":"Make Me A Maker","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blalock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3655262_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x215,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644007181427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3655262"},{"teacherId":3655262,"projectId":9211032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the ChompSaw and Makedo tools! Because of your generosity, our students are actively building, designing, and problem-solving in ways that feel authentic and exciting.\r\n\r\nWe recently began a STEM design challenge where students are creating prototypes to solve real problems they see at school. Using recycled cardboard and the new tools, they are safely cutting, connecting, testing, and redesigning their ideas. One group's structure kept collapsing, but instead of giving up, they reinforced it and proudly said, \"Engineers redesign!\" That moment perfectly captured the growth mindset we strive for.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless — wide eyes, huge smiles, and immediate brainstorming. Even hesitant learners jumped in with confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, students will refine their prototypes and prepare short presentations to explain their design process and revisions. We're excited to continue building their creativity, collaboration, and resilience.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly opened the door to hands-on learning and meaningful innovation. Thank you for investing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1746678460722,"projectUrl":"project/think-outside-the-boxthen-build-it/9211032/","projectTitle":"Think Outside the Box—Then Build It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blalock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3655262_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x215,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644007181427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3655262"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10038821,"letterContent":"Thank you for blessing us with your support and generosity. The organizational tray has made such a difference in children being able to independently put their work away. It has created a safe and easy way for children to do this.\r\n\r\nWe have loved the Pigeon blocks at the light table as we problem solve and build. We have used the stacking dinosaurs at the sensory table to build, imagine, and create. It has created opportunities for us to problem solve, take turns, and ask questions as we continue to understand about animals and habitats.\r\n\r\nThanks for helping our classroom be a fun, engaging place to be for learning and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1769360944072,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-senses-empowering-learning/10038821/","projectTitle":"Engaging Senses & Empowering Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":5400378,"projectId":9722685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project to provide hands-on sensory materials like playdough and other tactile learning supplies. Because of your kindness, our students now have engaging tools that make learning more interactive, creative, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMaterials like playdough give students opportunities to strengthen fine motor skills, build hand muscles for writing, and express their creativity. These hands-on experiences also support focus, language development, and problem-solving as students explore, create, and learn through play.\r\n\r\nYour donation has brought excitement and joy into our classroom while supporting important developmental skills. We are so grateful for your investment in our students and for helping create a learning environment where curiosity and creativity can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769360941250,"projectUrl":"project/sense-of-wonder/9722685/","projectTitle":"Sense of Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5400378_orig.jpg?crop=2240,2240,x0,y328&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644004730314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kianna-sennett"},{"teacherId":5400378,"projectId":10061607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project to provide a class set of headphones. Because of your kindness, our students now have the tools they need to fully engage in digital learning activities without distractions.\r\n\r\nWith these headphones, students can focus more deeply during independent work, participate in interactive lessons, and access educational programs at their own pace. This not only strengthens their academic skills, but also builds their confidence and independence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a direct and meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in their education and for believing in the importance of providing quality resources for our classroom.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1770654277131,"projectUrl":"project/little-listeners-big-learning/10061607/","projectTitle":"Little Listeners, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5400378_orig.jpg?crop=2240,2240,x0,y328&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644004730314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kianna-sennett"},{"teacherId":10361472,"projectId":9924884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. As a first-year teacher, having access to basic classroom supplies makes a meaningful difference for both me and my students.\r\n\r\nThe headphones will be used during iPad-based assessments and are especially helpful for students who need special accommodations. Having these available allows all students to focus and feel supported during testing.\r\n\r\nThe compasses and protractors are essential math tools that my students need to learn how to use, and thanks to your generosity, they now can. The fraction dominoes turn a skill that can feel intimidating into something fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nMy students are most excited about the writing folders. They are an excellent way to teach the writing process while also helping keep our classroom organized and focused.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our class feel successful—and be successful. Your support truly makes a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769360944560,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-hydes-classroom-kickstarter/9924884/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Hyde's Classroom Kickstarter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hyde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/candicehyde"},{"teacherId":10361472,"projectId":9924089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The Snap Circuits Home Electronic Building Kits have been absolutely incredible and have already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning. Because of your support, my class is able to work in small groups to explore how electricity runs through a home, powering everyday items such as lights and fans. When I opened the boxes, the students were beyond thrilled and eager to get started.\r\n\r\nThe kits include clear, step-by-step instructions that guide students through building and wiring a model home. As we have gained more experience, many students are now confidently wiring the house on their own, applying what they have learned through experimentation and teamwork. Watching their confidence grow as they problem-solve and collaborate has been truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThis type of hands-on learning is what makes science come alive for so many of my students. Activities like these help them see science not just as a subject, but as something practical, exciting, and even a possible future career. Your generosity has helped spark curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of learning in our classroom, and for that, we are deeply grateful","fullyFundedDate":1764562888221,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-5th-grade-science/9924089/","projectTitle":"Powering Up 5th Grade Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hyde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/candicehyde"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":9948539,"letterContent":"Thank you for blessing us with your generosity and support. We have loved using the kinetic sand and cacti at our sensory table as we learn more about the habitats of animals living in Mexico as a part of our school wide writing project. These materials brought learning to life for children living in Oklahoma as we listen to stories read aloud such as D is for Desert.\r\n\r\nThese experiences have helped children as they begin to write and edit their writing for publication for the school wide writing project. Sensory experiences are important for our learning and this experience would not have been possible without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1769015240119,"projectUrl":"project/cactus-and-critters/9948539/","projectTitle":"Cactus and Critters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":9869836,"letterContent":"Thanks for your generosity and support of this project. We were able to create portfolios of our learning through the year for each child in the classroom that we will share with their families as we prepare for student led conferences in March. \r\n\r\nThe tape, card stock, and oil pastels have provided us opportunities to create art for our classroom and hallway that we are able to publish and share because of the tape. After listening to Wish Tree, we used the oil pastels and our list of words for 2026 to create a wish tree for our classroom. \r\n\r\nWe also used the card stock and oil pastels to create Pop Heart Art for our hallways leading to Valentine's Day. Thanks for giving us opportunities to explore art as we integrate it into our learning as well as sharing it with our school community and families.","fullyFundedDate":1766587344613,"projectUrl":"project/reset-for-the-new-year/9869836/","projectTitle":"Reset for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":9968359,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our learning and mathematical understanding with your support of this project. Celebrating the 100th day in Kindergarten is a milestone of our time together during the school year. We have been counting the days of school leading up to the 100th day since the very first day! Counting our days at school has helped us develop number sense, place value, and grow as mathematicians.\r\n\r\nWe got to celebrate by making a snack of 10 different items with 10 of each item. We counted 10 colors of tissue paper dots and used 10 different colors to create a gumball machine. We also got to make a list of 100 things we would be wishing for as a part of our literacy learning.\r\n\r\nThanks for helping create fun, engaging, memorable learning experiences as we celebrated our time together this year with your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1766680944087,"projectUrl":"project/hip-hip-hooray-100-days-of-k/9968359/","projectTitle":"Hip, Hip, Hooray! 100 Days of K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":2119779,"projectId":9732248,"letterContent":"Wow! I can't explain how thankful we are for your donations! You have made it possible to give all students access to engaging apps for learning. We use these apps often, and I am able to analyze data and target the skills individual students need. We have been able to transfer learning from the screen where students are \"playing\" to learn to take it off the screen into our other lessons. \r\n Oftentimes, teaching in public schools can feel like an uphill battle. People like you make it easier to reach the students who will make our future!","fullyFundedDate":1760745980331,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/9732248/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2119779_orig.jpg?crop=3711,3711,x593,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691704218360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amber-smith"},{"teacherId":2119779,"projectId":9733448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our class! You have truly made a difference in the lives of my students. They are so excited to do art, and we have been able to incorporate art in many ways, including our Martin Luther King Jr. projects and many holiday fun projects! \r\n Working in public schools can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, but with partners like you, we are able to give our students much more than academics. We are able to provide a safe place, acceptance, and love. Thank you again for partnering with us!","fullyFundedDate":1758807892767,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-work-of-heart/9733448/","projectTitle":"Creating a Work of HeART","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2119779_orig.jpg?crop=3711,3711,x593,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691704218360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amber-smith"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86412","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":485,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.5,"schoolId":86412,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monroe Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monroe Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/norman-independent-school-district-29/monroe-elementary-school/86412"}