{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monroe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3913825,"projectId":9150378,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference for our students and our classroom community. Because all of our students are non-ambulatory, moving safely and efficiently around the school has always been a challenge. With the addition of this wagon, we can now transport more than one student at a time, allowing us to travel as a small group and participate more fully in school activities.\r\n\r\nThe wagon has greatly increased both safety and inclusion. My students love being part of shared experiences with their peers, and this new resource allows them to be involved more often and with greater ease. It helps ensure that they don't miss out on opportunities simply because of transportation limitations.\r\n\r\nThis project has expanded their access to different environments, enriched their daily experiences, and brought more joy and connection to their school day. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for the positive impact your generosity continues to have on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742822353303,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-in-style/9150378/","projectTitle":"Rolling in Style","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3913825_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598359695992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amber-wright"},{"teacherId":9122443,"projectId":9130603,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest and most sincere gratitude for your generous monetary contributions that allowed our classroom to purchase new microphones. Your support has done far more than simply provide equipment—it has opened doors for my students, empowered their voices, and enriched the learning experience in ways that will have a lasting impact. It is with heartfelt appreciation that I want to share just how meaningful your generosity has been.\r\n\r\nIn today's classroom, having access to tools that amplify student voices is essential. The microphones you helped us purchase are already transforming the way students communicate, collaborate, and participate. For many children, speaking in front of peers can be intimidating. Some have soft voices, some are still building confidence, and some simply need a little encouragement to step into the spotlight. These microphones have given every student, regardless of personality or background, the opportunity to be heard clearly and proudly—something that can make a profound difference in both academic growth and personal development.\r\n\r\nWhether students are presenting projects, participating in reading activities, or recording their voices for multimedia assignments, the microphones have added a new level of excitement and engagement. Suddenly, even the quietest students are volunteering to speak. Group projects have become more dynamic, with students eager to take turns using the equipment. Classroom discussions have taken on new life, with learners feeling empowered to share their ideas. The microphones have become more than just tools; they have become catalysts for confidence, creativity, and connection.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has also allowed us to integrate more modern and interactive teaching approaches. With reliable microphones, I can create high-quality instructional recordings, support students in making their own podcasts or audio reflections, and host small performances that celebrate their progress. These activities do more than build academic skills—they strengthen communication abilities, encourage collaboration, and foster a sense of pride in their work. These are experiences students will remember long after they leave our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your generosity particularly meaningful is the message it sends to my students. By choosing to invest in their learning environment, you show them that their voices truly matter. You demonstrate that the community believes in them and wants them to have the tools they need to succeed. That kind of support is powerful. It inspires students to take ownership of their learning, to speak up, and to see themselves as capable contributors to the world around them.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I cannot fully express how encouraging your support has been. Knowing that there are people like you who care enough to contribute financially reminds me that we are not alone in our mission to educate, uplift, and empower young minds. Your generosity lightens the challenges we face and makes it possible to create a learning environment where every child's voice is valued and nurtured.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your donation is making a difference every single day. It is heard in the laughter during group activities, in the confident voices of students sharing their work, and in the excited conversations as they explore new ways to express themselves. Because of you, my classroom is a more engaging, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in our students, supporting our needs, and helping us amplify the voices that deserve to be heard. Your kindness will continue to echo in our classroom for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746785934015,"projectUrl":"project/be-loud-with-new-microphones/9130603/","projectTitle":"Be Loud With New Microphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9122443_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690563666870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9122443"},{"teacherId":9122443,"projectId":9455306,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous monetary contribution to our classroom. Your support means far more than a simple donation—it represents an investment in the growth, curiosity, and future of every student who steps through our door. At a time when classroom needs consistently outpace available resources, your willingness to give has made all the difference, and I want you to know just how much your kindness has impacted both me and my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we have been able to purchase essential school supplies that directly enhance the learning environment. Items such as notebooks, pencils, art materials, organizational tools, and hands-on learning resources may seem small on the surface, but they play an enormous role in promoting student engagement and success. These supplies allow students to participate fully in class without the worry or stress that sometimes comes from lacking necessary materials. The relief on a child's face when they realize they have everything they need to succeed is truly priceless, and your generosity has made that moment possible for so many of them.\r\n\r\nBeyond fulfilling basic needs, your contribution has also empowered us to pursue exciting, creative learning opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach. With the new materials, students can engage in more interactive projects, strengthen their academic skills through meaningful practice, and explore ideas that ignite their imaginations. Whether they are completing group projects, expressing themselves through art, or simply taking organized, well-supported notes, the tools you helped provide have elevated the quality of learning that happens here each day.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it is incredibly inspiring to know that there are people like you who understand the importance of education and choose to support it so generously. Your contribution doesn't just equip a classroom—it reassures educators that the work we do matters to the community. It reminds us that we are not alone in advocating for our students. It reinforces the belief that every child deserves a fair, enriching, and engaging learning experience.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, your kindness sends a powerful message to my students: that there are people in the world who believe in them even without knowing them personally. That message encourages them to work harder, dream bigger, and recognize their own worth. It teaches them about the value of generosity, compassion, and community—lessons that extend far beyond the walls of our classroom.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your donation is making a daily impact. Every time a student picks up a new notebook, uses a fresh pencil, participates in a group project, or expresses enthusiasm for learning, your generosity is at work. Your support has brightened our classroom, strengthened our resources, and lifted our spirits.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your belief in our students. We are truly grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1754429011263,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-school/9455306/","projectTitle":"Supplies for School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9122443_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690563666870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9122443"},{"teacherId":2828993,"projectId":9617360,"letterContent":"Using ESGI has had an incredible impact on my kindergarten students' learning and growth. This tool allows me to assess each child individually in a calm, one-on-one setting, giving me accurate, real-time data about their academic strengths and areas where they need support. Because the assessments are quick, engaging, and developmentally appropriate, my students feel successful and confident while being assessed—rather than stressed or overwhelmed.\r\nThe immediate results from ESGI help me tailor instruction to meet each student's needs. I can identify skill gaps right away, form small groups with intention, and provide targeted interventions without losing valuable instructional time. ESGI also tracks progress over time, allowing students to see their own growth, celebrate accomplishments, and build a sense of pride in their learning.\r\nFor families, ESGI provides clear, easy-to-understand reports that show exactly what their child has mastered and what we are working on next. This strengthens the home–school connection and helps parents feel more involved and informed.\r\nOverall, ESGI has transformed the way I support my kindergarten students. It gives them a more personalized learning experience, helps me respond quickly to their needs, and ensures that every child receives the attention and instruction necessary to thrive during these foundational early-learning years.","fullyFundedDate":1758202895443,"projectUrl":"project/all-about-that-data/9617360/","projectTitle":"All About That Data","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2828993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465960521479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/skyla"},{"teacherId":2828993,"projectId":9514752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. The pencil pouches and STEAM bins you helped provide have had a truly meaningful impact on my classroom and on my students' daily experiences at school.\r\nThe pencil pouches have become an essential tool for helping students keep track of their BOB Books, which travel between home and school each day. Before receiving the pouches, many of my young readers struggled to keep their books organized, and we often lost valuable instructional time searching backpacks or replacing misplaced materials. Now, each child has a designated place to store their book, making it easy to carry back and forth and ensuring they can practice their reading consistently. This simple organizational tool has dramatically improved responsibility, independence, and the continuity of our home–school reading routine.\r\nThe STEAM bins have been just as transformative. Each morning, students enter the classroom and begin their day with calm, purposeful, open-ended play. These bins give them the chance to explore, build, experiment, and create while easing into the school day with curiosity and joy. The atmosphere in our classroom has shifted—mornings are smoother, students are more relaxed, and collaboration happens naturally as they share ideas and discoveries. These moments set a positive tone for learning and help students regulate their emotions before transitioning into more structured activities.\r\nYour contribution has strengthened our routines, supported early literacy, and nurtured creativity in a way that will stay with these children long beyond this school year. Thank you for believing in the power of small tools to make a big difference.","fullyFundedDate":1753984942669,"projectUrl":"project/steam-bins-for-calm-start/9514752/","projectTitle":"STEAM Bins for Calm Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2828993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465960521479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/skyla"},{"teacherId":1893970,"projectId":9276921,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our class project! The students loved opening boxes of new materials and placing them in their class areas. I can't keep them from jumping up to grab a Bad Kitty book! They absolutely love them! The convo cards and decoder; e readers are an absolute must-have for a classroom! They enjoy collaboration so the convo cards continue to be a fun, engaging activity for them. The decodable readers help so much with my students with dyslexia. We desperately needed the pencils so they have one almost every day. Last but not least, we really appreciate the snacks. Sometimes the food at school is the only food they receive. Again, thank you for funding our project!","fullyFundedDate":1746623145257,"projectUrl":"project/popping-into-a-good-book/9276921/","projectTitle":"Popping Into a Good Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hempel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1893970_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596650046556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hempel"},{"teacherId":1893970,"projectId":9459980,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! My students were very excited to see what was sent to them. The regulation materials are so important to keep them learning, engaged, communicating appropriately, and helps regulate their emotions! They really enjoy the calming cards and emotional task cards. These cards are great for collaboration and friendship! The Calming ball is a great addition, as well. It really helps! They get a kick out of the responses. The hooks help so much with organizing their clampdown space in the classroom. Again, thank you for funding this project! It means so much to me and to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1752686306738,"projectUrl":"project/lets-regulate/9459980/","projectTitle":"Let’s Regulate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hempel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1893970_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596650046556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hempel"},{"teacherId":3013286,"projectId":9427804,"letterContent":"My students and I are absolutely thrilled to be using our new volleyball equipment! The first day we brought out the brand-new volleyball equipment; the excitement in the gym was incredible. Many of my students had never played with professional-quality equipment before, and the difference was immediately noticeable. They couldn't stop smiling as they practiced serving, passing, and setting — the energy and teamwork that filled the room were inspiring.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to continue building skills and sportsmanship through regular volleyball practices and friendly competitions. Thanks to your generosity, we've created a space where students can learn teamwork, perseverance, and confidence — lessons that go far beyond the court.","fullyFundedDate":1760850029968,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-away/9427804/","projectTitle":"Volleyball Away","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3013286_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597118284210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3013286"},{"teacherId":1501546,"projectId":8385890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating for my project \"Real Words with Real Pictures!\". One of the favorite things about my school (and about my students!) is the diversity. Over 15 languages are spoken among our students at our school. As amazing as this diversity is, many of our students struggle with building vocabulary. This projects allows me to print pictures in colors to help them learn new words in more meaningful ways. \r\n\r\nMany of my students loved seeing pictures in vivid colors. I also made picture cards for some of my newcomer students to communicate their needs such as going to the bathroom or wanting to get their water bottle, etc. Those colorful cards helped my newcomers to find the correct picture cards and use the words on them to communicate their needs effectively.\r\n\r\nThis project also made my job to print materials for my lessons and activities so much easier. Our school printers often break and leave us with no way to make copies. It may be a simple thing, but being able to print what my students need when they need them has been incredible. \r\n\r\nT","fullyFundedDate":1716495733665,"projectUrl":"project/real-words-with-real-pictures/8385890/","projectTitle":"Real Words with Real Pictures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1501546_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y419&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644007855569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1501546"},{"teacherId":2828993,"projectId":9089291,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of a new classroom carpet for my students. Your gift has already transformed our space into a cozy, vibrant, and engaging learning environment.\r\nA large part of our day is spent on the floor during reading time and group lessons. Thanks to you, my students have a comfortable and dedicated space to gather.\r\nI wish you could see their faces! The first time they saw the new rug, their eyes lit up with excitement. They now have a special place of their own to sit, which has already helped with focus and a sense of community. Your generosity has provided more than just a carpet; you've given my students a tangible sign that someone believes in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1746535288393,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-cozy-clean-classroom/9089291/","projectTitle":"Building a Cozy Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2828993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465960521479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/skyla"},{"teacherId":8069444,"projectId":9143872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project We Consume Consumable!! We use our white boards on a daily basis so we go through a lot of dry erase markers and dry erase erasers. We use them in small groups for reading and math and as a whole group in Reading Horizons. Reading Horizons is our phonics program and our latest focus has been on blends, digraphs, and using the five phonetic skills to decode words. Because the white boards are more fun to use than a pencil and paper, the students stay much more engaged. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746818612258,"projectUrl":"project/we-consume-consumables/9143872/","projectTitle":"We Consume Consumables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Millard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8069444_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753124846150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8069444"},{"teacherId":10008090,"projectId":9456027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a big smile into our classroom—literally! Because of your generosity, my students now have a bright, welcoming smiley face rug that has completely transformed our learning space.\r\n\r\nEach morning, my class begins by gathering on the rug for circle time. This simple routine is now full of joy and comfort, because every child has a spot where they feel safe, included, and ready to learn. For many of my students, who come from diverse and low-income backgrounds, this rug represents more than just a classroom item—it's a symbol of belonging.\r\n\r\nThe cheerful design helps create a sensory-friendly environment that supports students with big emotions and varying needs. I've already seen how the rug encourages calm, focus, and cooperation. Whether we're reading a story, sharing feelings, or practicing social skills, this space has become the heart of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting difference. You've given my students more than just a rug—you've given them a place where they can learn, laugh, and grow together. Every smile on their faces reflects the impact of your gift.","fullyFundedDate":1752784656759,"projectUrl":"project/smiles-all-around-a-circle-time-rug-for/9456027/","projectTitle":"Smiles All Around: a Circle Time Rug for Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10008090_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751377795926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008090"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87020","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":330,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.9,"schoolId":87020,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monroe Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monroe Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/monroe-elementary-school/87020"}