{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monroe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10075010,"letterContent":"Thank you for blessing us with your generosity and support. We have loved putting our new clipboards to use as we work at small group learning around the room and an outdoor scavenger hunt for Earth Day! The pencils also came just at the right time as we continue to work on our independence and growing our fine motor muscles through our pencil grip.\r\n\r\nThe blocks have been a wonderful addition to our early finisher choices as we learn to read the cards and recreate the pictures using the pieces in the picture as well as given us opportunities to be creative.\r\n\r\nThanks for your generosity and support of our classroom during a time when resources and funding is limited.","fullyFundedDate":1776102048229,"projectUrl":"project/click-clip-and-ready-to-learn/10075010/","projectTitle":"Click, Clip, and Ready to Learn!","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":10156412,"letterContent":"Thank you for blessing us with your generosity and support. We love looking at books both through whole group story time when I read books to them for lessons and learning but they also love looking at books when they finish their work.\r\n\r\nAccess to books that are engaging, interesting, and represent the children in the classroom is SO important and because of your support, our classroom library does that. Thank you for giving us opportunities to extend our learning about concepts as we grow as literacy learners as well as community members in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773853199085,"projectUrl":"project/better-with-books/10156412/","projectTitle":"Better with Books!","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":10361472,"projectId":10017064,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. As a first-year teacher, your generosity truly means more than I can put into words. Starting this journey has been both exciting and challenging, and it is people like you who help transform my classroom into a warm, welcoming space where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Your kindness plays a direct role in shaping the environment I strive to create each day.\r\nBecause of your support, my students are able to experience learning in a way that is engaging, meaningful, and fun. The kick bands for the chairs have been an incredible addition to our classroom. They have quickly become a favorite among my students and are making a noticeable difference in their ability to stay focused. For many of them, having a simple, quiet way to release energy while seated has helped improve concentration and participation. It's amazing how such a thoughtful resource can have such a powerful impact on their learning experience.\r\nIn addition, the math games you helped provide have brought a new level of excitement into our lessons. Math can sometimes feel intimidating for students, but these games have transformed it into something they look forward to. I've seen students who were once hesitant become more confident and eager to participate. They are collaborating, problem-solving, and even encouraging one another—all while strengthening important skills. Moments like these remind me why I chose to become a teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1770044360809,"projectUrl":"project/math-masters-and-wiggle-warriors/10017064/","projectTitle":"Math Masters and Wiggle Warriors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hyde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/candicehyde"},{"teacherId":7223468,"projectId":9238911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. Look at our Books! This project provided books for my class that we use throughout the year. There were various books for students to read in our classroom library. This provided choices for all of my young learners with books they could enjoy. This project included books for me to read during lessons, read aloud, and other literacy times. We do many author studies, thematic units, and more to make reading fun and enjoyable for the students. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1746785965833,"projectUrl":"project/look-at-our-books/9238911/","projectTitle":"Look at our Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7223468_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x137,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659473464602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-draggsclassroom"},{"teacherId":5468121,"projectId":9934926,"letterContent":"We are about to start our journey to become animal experts! This week we are using the habitat books to learn all about different animal homes. \r\n\r\nThis Friday, students will choose the animal they are going to become an expert of!\r\nWe will use the next couple of weeks to research all about what their animal eats, where it lives, its adaptations, and fun facts about them! \r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our animal expert journey. All of the books you supplied will be used over and over again. We can't wait to use the supplies to create our animal habitats and clay animal figures.\r\n\r\nThis is one of my students favorite projects of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1765335700741,"projectUrl":"project/paws-claws-fins-feathers/9934926/","projectTitle":"Paws, Claws, Fins & Feathers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rother","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5468121_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533777746624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/crother"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10076400,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting early literacy and learning in our classroom with your generosity and support. We have loved using these resources to help us grow as independent learners and readers. Hands on materials are critical in early childhood classrooms and we have loved using the magnetic sound wall as well as the magnetic letter pieces to help us manipulate sounds and words.\r\n\r\nIn a time when public education does not always receive funding, this project has brought materials to bring learning to life. Thank you for helping support our learning and engagement!","fullyFundedDate":1772319621241,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-words/10076400/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Words","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":10136616,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our classroom. We have loved having copies of some of these books we have already read as a part of the Red Bud Read Aloud Challenge including Bear's Lost Glasses. While we have been learning about the migration of butterflies, we loved listening to and revisiting Monarch and Mourning Cloak as a part of our learning.\r\n\r\nThanks for helping bring a love of learning and reading to our classroom. We are thankful for books to help children have access to them as a part of their learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1773853200459,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-look-its-in-a-book/10136616/","projectTitle":"Take a Look, It's in a Book!","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":9899189,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support and generosity to bring learning to life with these materials. We have been learning about migration of the Monarchs and have loved being able to observe caterpillars throughout the process. \r\n\r\nWe used the sunflower seeds to plant in our classroom and observe the changes. We used the clay, soil, and milkweed seeds to create seed balls. We created one to take home and plant to help with the monarchs and their difficulty because of deforestation and climate. We also created one for school that we will plant in our outdoor classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks for giving us opportunities for learning to be applicable to the world around us while we grow as learners and community members of our classroom and school.","fullyFundedDate":1763824744841,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-monarchs/9899189/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Monarchs","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":7223468,"projectId":9374643,"letterContent":"I want to express my gratitude to you all for helping support this project. Perfect Portfolios provides the materials I need for my students' portfolios. These portfolios are so important! Throughout the year, I collect artwork, writing samples, and other important artifacts to keep in their portfolio. At the end of the year, they get to take these memory books home! The binders from this project help keep the work nice and neat. The clear protector sheets help out so much, too! Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1757683130325,"projectUrl":"project/perfect-portfolios/9374643/","projectTitle":"Perfect Portfolios","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7223468_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x137,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659473464602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-draggsclassroom"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":9984846,"letterContent":"We have loved using the play doh kits and magna tiles as we learn about the world around us. The butterfly kit was the perfect addition after our grade level studied Mexico as a part of our school wide writing project and then now we are getting to have caterpillars and observe the process of them changing in our own classroom as we learn about migration and the importance of Mexico to Monarchs.\r\n\r\nThanks for bringing learning to life through problem solving and creativity as well as inspiring us to learn more about the world around us as we make connections and build our curiosity.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your generosity and support towards public education and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769360942243,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-in-action/9984846/","projectTitle":"Imagination in Action!","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":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"}],"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"}