{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak Grove Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4808972,"projectId":10119738,"letterContent":"The donated headphones have become an important tool in our classroom, helping students focus and engage more deeply with technology-based learning. Students use them for audiobooks, educational videos, reading practice, and personalized learning programs without distractions from the busy classroom environment. One of the most exciting things for students is having their own set of headphones that allows them to fully immerse themselves in learning activities and work independently.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially beneficial for students who learn best by listening and for those who need a quieter environment to stay focused. I've seen students become more confident when using reading and learning programs because they can clearly hear instructions and content at their own pace. Thanks to this donation, all students have better access to the technology and learning opportunities that help them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1779370456312,"projectUrl":"project/hear-today-achieve-tomorrow/10119738/","projectTitle":"Hear Today, Achieve Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Spaeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4808972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506011930004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4808972"},{"teacherId":4808972,"projectId":10231223,"letterContent":"This project has helped my students become more excited and engaged readers every day. The Maude Hart Lovelace books introduce important skills such as understanding character development, making predictions, finding themes, and thinking deeply about the choices characters make. Reading in our classroom includes independent reading, partner discussions, book talks, and sharing favorite moments from stories with classmates. Many students who were once hesitant readers are eager to pick up these new books and recommend them to others. It has been especially rewarding to see students find books that match their interests and personalities, helping them grow in both confidence and love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1779370484397,"projectUrl":"project/award-winning-books-for-growing-readers/10231223/","projectTitle":"Award-Winning Books for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Spaeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4808972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506011930004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4808972"},{"teacherId":1775450,"projectId":10182414,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting my project, \"Slice Into Reading With Pizza and Taco!\" Your generosity has made such a positive impact in my classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students were beyond excited when the books arrived. The Pizza and Taco series instantly captured their attention and brought so much joy and laughter into our reading time. It has been especially rewarding to see reluctant readers become more engaged and eager to pick up a book. Students are excited to read independently, share with classmates, and talk about their favorite parts of the stories.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, there is nothing better than watching students genuinely enjoy reading while building important literacy skills. Because of your support, my classroom has become an even more positive and engaging place for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping foster a love of reading that I hope will stay with them for years to come. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1779370457060,"projectUrl":"project/slice-into-reading-with-pizza-and-taco/10182414/","projectTitle":"Slice Into Reading With Pizza and Taco!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1775450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583671584291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiparker"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10271686,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the new file dividers that will serve as an extra spot to organize our picture books. They will be sitting right on top of our cabinet and hold our picture books organized by season. This is going to be a great way to show our love of books by keeping them organized and well cared for. We are also grateful for the new books you provided us. The double copies will ensure that more than one student can read at a time! Thank you so much for your support!! We appreciate all of the donations!","fullyFundedDate":1779370480712,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-books/10271686/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10258568,"letterContent":"Sometimes the little things can light up our hearts! This project, Items to Enhance our Classroom, has provided several \"little\" things that make a big impact with the kids!\r\nThe little signs such as the pendant READ sign and the I'm so Happy you're Here deliver quick special messages. The new multiplication chart will be used as I move into my new third grade classroom in the fall. The over the door hanging organizer is a great way to keep our homework and take home papers organized. Thank you so much for all of the support!","fullyFundedDate":1779370486088,"projectUrl":"project/items-to-enhance-our-classroom/10258568/","projectTitle":"Items to Enhance Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10208459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our request, \"For the Love of Reading\".\r\nThere are a variety of titles this project has provided. And although they might not fit the same theme, they are ALL engaging to students. Sharing the message from Memory Jars about learning to enjoy things in the moment is so special. \r\nSharing a laugh over the humorous book: This Book Is Perfect is a wonderful feeling. Thank you so much for bringing the joy of reading to my students. Having double copies will ensure multiple students can read at one time. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1779370487410,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-reading/10208459/","projectTitle":"For The Love of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10272027,"letterContent":"There is nothing like an exciting, engaging teacher read aloud to get students exited about literacy! Getting these stack of books to read to kids is so exciting. These are books that will bring humor and excitement into the classroom. The student who got to help me unbox the books got a sneak peak before the others and was so eager to hear the stories. The book \"Goodnight Bruce\" is so fun, I am finding I need to add the rest of the series to our wishlist. How to Catch A Groundhog is one in a series that the students love! Thank you so much for bringing the joy of reading to all students!","fullyFundedDate":1779370483852,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-engage-all-students/10272027/","projectTitle":"Books to Engage All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10272023,"letterContent":"My son has dyslexia. He was diagnosed when I didn't know much about it. I struggled to find books that were high interest but within his abilities as he was growing up. Now as I work with struggling readers, many who most likely have undiagnosed dyslexia, I want them to have success with reading! Thank you so much for funding our proposal for \"dyslexia friendly books\". Shorter chapters, cliffhangers, and special spacing will make these books accessible and fun for the students. We appreciate you helping the students find success!","fullyFundedDate":1779370485244,"projectUrl":"project/dyslexia-friendly-books/10272023/","projectTitle":"Dyslexia Friendly Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10131554,"letterContent":"I, Personally, LOVE my birthday. And I also LOVE celebrating others' birthdays. I think it is so important for my students to feel special on their birthday. We do simple things such as creating cards and sining to them. However, I love being able to give them a little something . This can get expensive when done out of pocket. I really appreciate the donations so I can provide each student with a small Birthday Bag to make them feel special. Celebrating birthdays is one of the many ways I want my students to feel loved and cared for! Thank you for helping achieve that!","fullyFundedDate":1779370485542,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-feel-special-on-their-birt/10131554/","projectTitle":"Help Students Feel Special on Their Birthdays!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10155549,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of Donors Choose and all of its wonderful donors! Recently, I found out I will be moving back into a regular classroom teaching position in the fall. That makes getting this project funded extra special. I will have an even bigger classroom and will be in need of many things to set it up. I am so very excited that this project has been funded as it will provide items that will be great in the new classroom space. My students and I are very grateful for the donations that support our school!","fullyFundedDate":1779370483279,"projectUrl":"project/freshen-up-our-space/10155549/","projectTitle":"Freshen Up Our Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10282892,"letterContent":"When I had a special student help me open my packages from Donors Choose, she was so excited. We love getting new materials for our class.\r\nThis project, \"Fun Books About Space! Mixing Science and Reading!\" is providing students with such a fun way to learn about our solar system, other planets and our own planets. I love sharing my joy of reading with kids. When that joy can also help them learn something about the world around them it is even better. Thank you so much to all our donors.\r\n\r\nSpecial Thanks to Donaldson!","fullyFundedDate":1779370482966,"projectUrl":"project/fun-books-about-space-mixing-science-an/10282892/","projectTitle":"Fun Books About Space! Mixing Science and Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":149733,"projectId":10171632,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting Donors Choose and my project. It was such a nice surprise to get so much love and support during Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, the students and I will have the tools we need to learn, create, and succeed each day. From everyday essentials to materials that support hands-on learning, your generosity helps create a welcoming and engaging environment where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and their education. Thank you for helping make learning more accessible, exciting, and successful for all.","fullyFundedDate":1778012085431,"projectUrl":"project/the-teacher-needs-supplies-too/10171632/","projectTitle":"The Teacher Needs Supplies Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp149733_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450372872120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmartin"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74766","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":435,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":72.3,"schoolId":74766,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oak Grove Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oak Grove Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/bloomington-public-school-district-271/oak-grove-elementary-school/74766"}