{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nichols Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9896231,"projectId":10475953,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom! Being able to provide my students will items that mean so much to them in invaluable. I wish you could have saw the look on their faces when the were able to open the dresser and see items just for them. \r\nIt's amazing what a baby wipe can do. It has already helped dry tears, cooled down a student (frozen wipes after these hot days are a gift!), wiped away a hurt knee, and cleaned up a sticky face. \r\nBandaids that went along with our space theme was a fun touch of the kids. They think it's pretty cool!\r\nLotion is just a quick way to boost their confidence and know that their own hygiene is the same as their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1786800440733,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-bodies-healthy/10475953/","projectTitle":"Keeping bodies healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896231_orig.jpg?crop=2973,2973,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736970200857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9896231"},{"teacherId":9593837,"projectId":10499522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom through this snack project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to school hungry or without enough to sustain them until lunchtime. Having these snacks readily available has already made a meaningful difference. I've seen improved focus during lessons, more participation, and a noticeable boost in overall morale. Something as simple as a snack has helped create a more comfortable and supportive learning environment for every child.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting a basic need, your donation has shown my students that people care about them and believe in their success. That message is powerful. It builds confidence, strengthens our classroom community, and reminds them they are valued.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making a direct and lasting impact on my students' daily lives. Your support truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1789613394705,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-snacks-for-growing-minds/10499522/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: Snacks for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9593837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721080668962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9593837"},{"teacherId":9593837,"projectId":10499600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom rug. Because of you, every one of my 4th grade students now has a place to sit comfortably during carpet time, and it has truly transformed our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nBefore this, gathering together as a class could feel crowded and a little chaotic, but now we are able to come together as a community. Whether we are reading stories, having discussions, or learning new concepts, the rug has created a welcoming space where all students can see, participate, and feel included. When my students first saw the new rug, they were so excited—they immediately noticed how everyone could fit, and it made our classroom feel complete.\r\n\r\nThis rug is more than just a place to sit—it's where our classroom community grows. It's where we share ideas, build confidence, and learn from one another every single day. Your support has made a lasting impact, and I am so grateful for your kindness and investment in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1787306737019,"projectUrl":"project/room-for-everyone-a-rug-for-our-classro/10499600/","projectTitle":"Room for Everyone: A Rug for Our Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9593837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721080668962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9593837"},{"teacherId":647605,"projectId":10270493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously providing our classroom with dry-erase supplies! Your donation is already making a positive impact on our students' daily learning.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the dry-erase boards and markers during lessons to work out problems, practice new skills, show their thinking, and participate more actively in class. The supplies have made it easier for students to quickly try an answer, make corrections, and try again without feeling discouraged. I have also noticed students becoming more engaged and excited to participate because they can immediately share their ideas and see their learning in action.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our students the tools they need to be active participants in their learning right now. Thank you for helping make our classroom more interactive, engaging, and supportive for every student!","fullyFundedDate":1778170347452,"projectUrl":"project/now-you-see-it-now-you-dont/10270493/","projectTitle":"Now You See It, Now You don't.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp647605_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501988319092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-andrews"},{"teacherId":647605,"projectId":10241857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing our students with these headphones! I wish you could see the difference they have already made.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as having their own pair of headphones has made a big difference in our students' day-to-day learning. They are able to put on their headphones, tune out distractions, and really focus on the task in front of them. I've watched students become more independent and confident as they work through digital lessons, listen to directions, practice skills, and explore new things at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just provide headphones—you provided our students with an opportunity to learn with fewer distractions, feel more confident, and take greater ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778027133871,"projectUrl":"project/what-was-that-you-say-helpful-headpho/10241857/","projectTitle":"What Was That You Say? - Helpful Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp647605_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501988319092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-andrews"},{"teacherId":10076984,"projectId":9458748,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of you, our classroom has been transformed into an even more joyful, cozy, and engaging place to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, my second graders could hardly contain their excitement. As we opened each package, there were gasps, cheers, and even a few happy wiggles in their seats! The floor pillows were an instant favorite. Students immediately started imagining all the books they would read while relaxing on them. One student said, \"It feels like home in here now!\"\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new books every single day during our independent reading time. Instead of sitting at their desks, students spread out on the soft floor pillows with a good book in their hands. It has completely changed the atmosphere of our classroom. Reading time now feels like a special treat rather than just part of the schedule.","fullyFundedDate":1755688136502,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-resources-for-2nd-grade/9458748/","projectTitle":"Literacy Resources for 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashlynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10076984_orig.jpg?crop=342,341,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772050343009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10076984"},{"teacherId":6062112,"projectId":9574615,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting movement inside and outside our classroom. Our Special Olympics athletes thank you as well. Many of our swimmers have benefited from having extra towels. We look forward to using the tent and umbrella this spring and summer.\r\n\r\nThe exercise equipment has been a favorite for our class with the glider probably being the most loved, and it has been fun straight out of the box. A couple students enjoyed helping put it together while another student relaxed in the box. The exercise equipment has been a great addition to our classroom. I appreciate you supporting my students on their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758920966536,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-champions/9574615/","projectTitle":"We Are Champions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6062112_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651535837979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6062112"},{"teacherId":6537385,"projectId":9532305,"letterContent":"School libraries are multifunctional and serve hundreds of patrons each day. The organization of the library extends beyond the books on the shelf. Students need a consistent routine and an environment conducive to learning in all areas of the school. \r\n\r\nThe materials in this project help to meet those needs. The cards are used to create a library card for each student, which contains their barcode, login credentials, and QR code to access school resources. The card is used every week for checking out materials and utilizing devices. It is also used to assist with seating arrangements in the media center.\r\n\r\nThe vacuum has been a lifesaver! It is used multiple times per week to clean and refresh the library. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1758800463321,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-ready/9532305/","projectTitle":"Clean and Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hendrix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6537385_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564962432953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6537385"},{"teacherId":6062112,"projectId":9548221,"letterContent":"This kindness project is dear to my heart, and I thank you for supporting our project. We have been able to make 7 kindness kits to share along with having a few extras to support students within our school. We have shared several of our chewy jewelry pieces with peers in our school. The students had fun sorting objects to be put in the kits. Students practiced kindness and waiting while creating this kits as a group. We ate some of the snacks and shared the majority in our kits. Your contribution not only helped show kindness in our class and school, but it reached students in need within our district as well. Thanks again for helping us show kindness to others through kindness kits that help those struggling with hunger, anxiety, and/or anger.","fullyFundedDate":1757512448476,"projectUrl":"project/youve-got-a-friend-in-me/9548221/","projectTitle":"You've Got a Friend in Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6062112_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651535837979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6062112"},{"teacherId":7930471,"projectId":9566876,"letterContent":"I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to the \"Stock the Shelves, Fill the Hearts—Help Our Students Thrive\" project. Your kindness has made a meaningful and immediate difference in the daily lives of the students I serve.\r\nStudents are already benefiting in significant ways. Children who struggle with big emotions now have access to calming tools that help them reset and return to learning. Our shelves of social–emotional books have made difficult conversations easier, giving students language to express feelings they once could not name. Small-group lessons are more interactive, allowing students to participate with confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than fill shelves—it has uplifted hearts. You have helped create a space where students can learn to cope, connect, and grow. Thank you for believing in our students. Thank you for investing in their potential. And thank you for partnering with me to build a nurturing space where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755743030384,"projectUrl":"project/stock-the-shelves-fill-the-hearts-help/9566876/","projectTitle":"Stock the Shelves, Fill the Hearts Help Our Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oliver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755024326940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930471"},{"teacherId":4519889,"projectId":9290117,"letterContent":"Thank you immensely for your donation to my project Weeble Wobble. My students absolutely love the addition to their chairs that cause their chairs to wobble. Most of my students do not like to be still and sitting in a chair is a difficult task. With these wobblers added to each chair leg, it helps keep them seated and focused on completing assignments. I love how I can add them to their chair and not have to have a separate piece of furniture. Also, I love how they can be put on and off at each individual students preference. Thanks again for contributing to my classroom learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746787398172,"projectUrl":"project/weeble-wobble/9290117/","projectTitle":"Weeble Wobble","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Churchman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4519889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498845606813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-churchmanabcxyz"},{"teacherId":4519889,"projectId":9453137,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation to my project Keeping It Organized! This year I moved to first grade and these supplies of folders and bins have helped us keep our work organized and easy to use.\r\nThe folders are used in two ways. One way is a daily take home folder. Each child has a folder for them to take all classwork papers and communications to parents home on a daily basis. This helps parents know what we are doing at school on a daily and weekly basis. Another way the folders are used is a class folder. This folder provides a place for students to put work that we are still working on in a safe place until it is finished.\r\nThe bins organize our morning work activities. I use hands on performance based activities. These bins keep everything together. They have been the perfect addition to my classroom organization.\r\nAgain thanks for your donation that is keeping my classroom organized!","fullyFundedDate":1752261611452,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-organized/9453137/","projectTitle":"Keep It Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Churchman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4519889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498845606813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-churchmanabcxyz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61357","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":542,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"21.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.5,"schoolId":61357,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nichols Hills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nichols Hills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/nichols-hills-elementary-school/61357"}