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While all of this is possible from our textbooks, novels allow students to truly love what they are reading and deepens their engagement on a whole new level.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations and the impact you have made on my students' love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1759201961009,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-a-love-for-reading-with-book-c/9507813/","projectTitle":"Fostering a Love for Reading with Book Clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8584571"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":9468373,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our learning. These materials have contributed to our ability to learn about our self as we build our classroom community through the beginning of the year. Kindergarten students are typically egocentric and through reading stories and being able to use the materials such as the metallic markers to create art to connect with the characters and their experiences, it has helped us be able to develop empathy and compassion for others.\r\n\r\nThe corks and loose parts have created opportunities for us to explore and create self portraits at the light table while we problem solve, share, and take turns which has helped us be able to draw self portraits later in the year. Through understanding ourselves, it has helped us make connections with others as we developed our classroom community and community within our school.\r\n\r\nThanks for giving us engaging opportunities to learn about ourselves, identify with others, and grow as empathetic, compassionate learners.","fullyFundedDate":1757683044583,"projectUrl":"project/we-before-me/9468373/","projectTitle":"We Before Me!","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":9793491,"letterContent":"Thank you for so generously supporting our classroom and learning. We use the wipes daily to clean the room and they have been so needed as sick season approaches! The scents have helped our diffuser make sure the space is clean as well.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic wall file folders have helped organize our materials at the writing center so students can independently put away their things and be in charge of their space.\r\n\r\nIn a time when resources and materials are limited, so thankful for your support of this project in helping our space stay clean and safe. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760928361698,"projectUrl":"project/calm-clean-and-a-cool-place-to-learn/9793491/","projectTitle":"Calm, Clean, and a Cool Place 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":9508737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing sensory fillers and wooden accessories to our classroom this Fall. We love using sensory materials to build not only our fine motor skills by scooping and pouring but also as we work with mathematicians to sort the fillers and wooden accessories.\r\n\r\nWe have also worked on our problem solving and social skills as we have had to work on sharing, taking turns, and cooperating through our play. It's so fun to be able to provide creating learning opportunities for children as they fall in love with learning and school. Thanks for contributing to that joy through these materials and the opportunities they have created!","fullyFundedDate":1757423359238,"projectUrl":"project/the-early-bird-catches-the-worm/9508737/","projectTitle":"The Early Bird Catches the Worm!","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":9759696,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for blessing us with your generosity and support. Color Monster is one of our favorite stories and the plush dolls have allowed us opportunities to use them as a tool at our calm down corner as well as continue to understand our emotions so we can regulate them to be at our best for learning.\r\n\r\nWe have loved using the larger Color Monster plush doll for a tool to share at morning meeting as we working on developing our listening skills while others share. The stories have also given us chances to make connections to other books we have read and our learning across our day.\r\n\r\nAgain, thanks for bringing materials to help engage young learners academically, socially, and emotionally. We are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1758854719108,"projectUrl":"project/a-rainbow-of-emotions/9759696/","projectTitle":"A Rainbow of Emotions","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":9281166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! I am so incredibly appreciative of your support of my classroom, my littles, and their learning! These sensory bin fillers and accessories have already brought so much joy and creativity to our play. We are so lucky to have donors like you who are willing to give and support our learning and social emotional development through play. My students and I are so blessed by your generosity and we cannot thank you enough for your support of public education!","fullyFundedDate":1753979353176,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-learning/9281166/","projectTitle":"Sensational 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":253994,"projectId":9380160,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of this project. Play doh is a great way for us to explore our problem solving while developing our creative thinking and fine motor skills. We have loved using the sensory kits during our free choice center time to play as well as build our cooperation, turn taking, and sharing. \r\n\r\nEven the small items that are sometimes wished for have created opportunities for children to wait, ask for a turn, and figure out how to manage their patience while they wait.\r\n\r\nThanks for giving us engaging materials that help support learning in so many ways. We appreciate your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1757683119945,"projectUrl":"project/play-our-days-away/9380160/","projectTitle":"Play Our Days Away","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":8332062,"projectId":9495619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping bring a classroom rug to my students. Because of your support, we now have a welcoming and comfortable space where children can gather together to learn, share, and grow.\r\n\r\nThis rug has already made a difference in the atmosphere of our classroom. It has become the heart of our learning community—a place where students can come together for lessons, stories, and discussions. Having a defined space helps my students focus, feel secure, and connect with one another in meaningful ways. For many of them, this simple addition makes school feel more like home.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided a physical rug, but also a foundation for building classroom community and creating lasting memories. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in their learning and helping create a space where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1754074490855,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-on-all-50-states/9495619/","projectTitle":"Meeting on All 50 States","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8332062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753935953353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8332062"},{"teacherId":5468121,"projectId":9147668,"letterContent":"Our animal research project was my favorite part of the year! Students chose an animal and researched using nonfiction books and educational videos. We worked for weeks on gaining knowledge of our animal and learning how to draw a realistic picture of our animal. Students wrote a research booklet about what their animal eats, its habitat, and facts they learned. \r\nWe used the card stock to create a background of their habitat. Students used model magic clay and sharpies to shape their animal. Parents were invited to come and see our research projects. \r\n\r\nStudents felt so proud and confident of their work and showing it off to peers and families was so fun!","fullyFundedDate":1742231398815,"projectUrl":"project/animal-experts/9147668/","projectTitle":"Animal Experts","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":5468121,"projectId":9204627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying my classroom with very necessary basics! Our school supply list can only provide so much to our room, so I am grateful for donors like you that can fill in the gaps. \r\n\r\nWe used majority of those supplies each week when we integrate art into our learning. I love to laminate their art to keep throughout the whole year for student's memory books. Laminating sheets, card stock, and metallic markers were used to make our metallic bats when researching bats last year. We also use sticky notes each week for students to write their ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving classrooms what they need!","fullyFundedDate":1746542154393,"projectUrl":"project/necessary-needs/9204627/","projectTitle":"Necessary Needs!","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":2119779,"projectId":8367181,"letterContent":"I can't say thank you enough! We had an amazing wax museum project where we brought history to life! The students learned so much through this project! Thank you for donating to my class! Not only did these materials go to my class, but they also went to help three other classes as well! It's people like you who make public school the place I want to be! Kids are the future so you have had a hand in the future through investing in our children. Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1723680303334,"projectUrl":"project/brining-history-to-life/8367181/","projectTitle":"Bringing History to Life","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":253994,"projectId":9442650,"letterContent":"What a blessing to have this project funded and be able to begin our school year with the feel write writing stones and books that support early writing development such as Scribble, Scrabble and Labeling Our World as we grow as beginning writers.\r\n\r\nWe have loved using the feel write stones to explore the different movements needed to make letters to help us grow confident in our ability to write lowercase letters as we learn their formation.\r\n\r\nWe have also loved using the feel write stones to inspire other centers such as creating lines as a part of the light table with stones and tape. Thanks for brining joy to our classroom with early writing experiences and supporting public education. It means so much!","fullyFundedDate":1752165690009,"projectUrl":"project/weve-got-the-write-stuff/9442650/","projectTitle":"We've Got the WRITE Stuff!","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"}],"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":67.1,"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"}