{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nichols Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9175267,"projectId":10703477,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous grant funding, which has allowed us to provide daily snacks to our 5th-grade classroom. Your support has directly transformed our learning environment, fueling both the minds and spirits of my students.\r\nThe impact of this grant reaches far beyond simply filling empty stomachs. Because of your generosity, we have seen tangible improvements in our classroom every day:\r\n• Sharper Focus: Students who used to struggle with the midday energy slump are now remaining engaged, alert, and active during our most challenging lessons.\r\n• Increased Equity: Having a reliable, healthy snack available ensures that every child starts the afternoon on an equal playing field, regardless of their circumstances at home.\r\n• Better Emotional Well-being: We have noticed a significant drop in irritability and anxiety, replaced by a sense of comfort, community, and security.\r\n• More Teaching Time: Instead of managing the distractions that come with hunger, we can dedicate 100% of our energy to teaching and learning.\r\nIt is incredibly empowering for 10- and 11-year-olds to know that an organization like the Sonic Foundation believes in them and invests in their future. Thank you for being a vital partner in our classroom's success this year.","fullyFundedDate":1790980197033,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/10703477/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9175267_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779828026774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175267"},{"teacherId":8511244,"projectId":10694677,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom project. Your generosity is deeply appreciated by my students and myself. We have had fun times so far using some of the items for stem projects and for hands-on learning in science. Students made different types of bird beaks while learning about adaptations. They made 3D animals and posters. The students have really enjoyed getting to learn in fun ways. Thank you so much for enhancing my students' learning and giving them opportunities that they may not have been able to receive. Bless you all.","fullyFundedDate":1790708133082,"projectUrl":"project/stem-here-we-come/10694677/","projectTitle":"STEM, here we come.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8511244_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656471549974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8511244"},{"teacherId":5477930,"projectId":10306516,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous donation to my classroom! Your support is such a gift and has truly lifted a weight off my shoulders and those of my students. Having a good pair of headphones makes our interactive digital lessons so much more engaging and effective. We have never had a full class set of calculators before, so this is truly a game changer for our classroom! Your generosity is making a real difference in our students' learning experiences, and we are so incredibly grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for investing in our classroom and our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1779810924688,"projectUrl":"project/stem-staples/10306516/","projectTitle":"STEM Staples","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forrester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5477930_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693151926478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5477930"},{"teacherId":6712783,"projectId":10694319,"letterContent":"Our students are loving their new STEM activities for indoor recess. The lego boards have given students an opportunity to start a Lego build, and then save it for later! The magnetic tiles have allowed our little engineers to build many kinds of homes, castles, and fort creations. Our new geoboards have encouraged students to get creative with rubber band designs. \r\n\r\n Kids love getting new activities for our classroom. An Amazon delivery brings great excitement to our classroom! As the days turn cooler and more damp, our kids look forward to more opportunities to enjoy these games for indoor recess.","fullyFundedDate":1790707252065,"projectUrl":"project/stem-on-snowy-day/10694319/","projectTitle":"STEM on Snowy Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Machado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6712783_orig.jpg?crop=1033,1033,x61,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565990629956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6712783"},{"teacherId":6712783,"projectId":10302709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the STEM activities and headphones to our classroom at Nichols Elementary; the students are already excited to use the hands-on materials during indoor recess. Your support not only gives them fun, engaging opportunities to explore science and engineering, but the headphones also make it possible for every child to join virtual field trips in social studies. We deeply appreciate your generosity and the positive impact it will have on our students' learning and curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1779811047529,"projectUrl":"project/stem-on-snowy-days/10302709/","projectTitle":"STEM on Snowy Days!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Machado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6712783_orig.jpg?crop=1033,1033,x61,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565990629956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6712783"},{"teacherId":6172160,"projectId":7313972,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our upper elementary classroom through the Scholastic News grant. Because of your generosity, my students have year long access to engaging, high-quality nonfiction texts that connect them to the real world around them. These resources build background knowledge, strengthen reading skills, and spark relevant and meaningful discussions. Students are more informed, curious, and excited to learn. Your support is making a powerful difference in their growth as readers and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1691615111817,"projectUrl":"project/here-comes-the-news/7313972/","projectTitle":"Here Comes the News","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6172160_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x57,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589814446638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6172160"},{"teacherId":6172160,"projectId":9320437,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation of art and craft supplies. Because of you, my students can engage in creative, hands-on experiences that enrich our learning units. These materials allow them to express their understanding, think critically, and solve problems in meaningful ways. By blending creativity with academics, students are more engaged, confident, and inspired to learn. Your support is making a lasting impact on both their learning and their love of creating.","fullyFundedDate":1746785732104,"projectUrl":"project/creative-expression/9320437/","projectTitle":"Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6172160_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x57,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589814446638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6172160"},{"teacherId":6172160,"projectId":9307734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our upper elementary classroom library. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to books that connect directly to our learning units. These resources help build background knowledge, spark curiosity, and increase engagement in meaningful ways. My students are more excited to read, make connections, and explore new topics. Your support is making a real difference in how they learn and grow each day. I am truly grateful for your investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746786364899,"projectUrl":"project/reading-to-learn/9307734/","projectTitle":"Reading to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6172160_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x57,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589814446638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6172160"},{"teacherId":6172160,"projectId":7308142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my upper elementary classroom! Picture books are a great way to build background knowledge and engagement. These books help connect seasons, holidays, and our learning units in a fun way. They look forward to seeing these titles make their rotation in our library and are engaged every time. My students love when I share picture book read a louds, and are connected to the story while we build connections with what we are learning. These books play a huge role in my goal of building lifelong readers and lovers of books.","fullyFundedDate":1691615111653,"projectUrl":"project/picture-books-for-the-win/7308142/","projectTitle":"Picture Books for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6172160_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x57,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589814446638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6172160"},{"teacherId":5477930,"projectId":9676757,"letterContent":"The owl dissection had a highly positive impact on student learning by combining hands-on experience with core scientific concepts. Through hands on learning, the students were engaged more deeply than they would through textbooks alone, and research shows that this type of active learning improves both information retention and enthusiasm for science. \r\n\r\nBy dissecting owl pellets, students take on the role of scientists, carefully identifying prey animals such as mice, voles, and shrews using bone identification charts. Most importantly, it provides a clear and memorable illustration of food webs and energy transfer within an ecosystem, helping students understand the owl's role as a top predator in its local environment. We can't thank you enough for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758392693765,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-dissection-for-scientific-in/9676757/","projectTitle":"Diving into Dissection for Scientific Inquiry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forrester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5477930_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693151926478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5477930"},{"teacherId":8511244,"projectId":9850164,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. My classes are very appreciative of your kindness. Your donations will enhance our learning. We have not started using the items yet. However, we have huge plans for them and the students are extremely excited to have these opportunities. \r\n\r\nWe will be starting our unit on weathering, erosion, and deposition in a couple weeks. The students are looking forward to getting to use the modeling stream for erosion and deposition. This kit will make this lab a lot easier to manage while still letting the kids learn in a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nThe students are super excited and a bit grossed out by the owl pellets. However, they cannot wait to get to dissect them.\r\n\r\nWe will using the clay, soil, and milkweed seeds during Earth day. We will be using them to create seed bombs. The students will learn about protecting our environment and helping monarch butterflies. We will talk about how planting milkweed allows butterflies to have access to more food. The clay is also one that breaks down safely for the environment.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1762207069813,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-yay/9850164/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science, YAY!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8511244_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656471549974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8511244"},{"teacherId":6172160,"projectId":9496706,"letterContent":"Thanks to our donors, our students now have new books that spark curiosity and learning. These texts build comprehension, vocabulary, and empathy while engaging students in meaningful discussions and creative projects. Reading time includes independent exploration, small-group collaboration, and read-alouds that model fluency and expression.\r\n\r\n Students who struggled with reading are gaining confidence, while advanced readers are challenged and inspired. The books make our classroom a welcoming, cozy space where every student can grow, explore, and fall in love with reading.","fullyFundedDate":1760834384087,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-hook-sparking-a-lifelong-lov/9496706/","projectTitle":"Books that Hook: Sparking a Lifelong Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6172160_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x57,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589814446638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6172160"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87121","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":450,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":14,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":22,"gradesServed":"4 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"22.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":51.4,"schoolId":87121,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nichols Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nichols Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/miami-public-schools/nichols-elementary-school/87121"}