{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak Grove High School","outOfStateSupporters":57.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2472103,"projectId":9240015,"letterContent":"WOW! Once again, I am blown away by the overwhelming generosity of strangers! I cannot thank you enough for investing in my students' learning.\r\n\r\nLast year, it was challenging to teach The Tempest to 10th graders uninterested in trying to understand Old English and Shakespeare. However, this year proved to be an attainable feat. The No-Fear Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English book was a game-changer. \r\n\r\nNot only were students able to understand Shakespeare by having the modern-day English version side by side, but each student also had their own copy to annotate. Allowing students to actively participate in reading, analyzing, and annotating greatly increased their understanding of a difficult text.\r\n\r\nThis could not have been possible without the generosity of donors like you. So, again, thank you from the very bottom of my heart. You truly made a difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1745328120831,"projectUrl":"project/mondern-day-tempest/9240015/","projectTitle":"Mondern Day Tempest","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amber Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2472103_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450281556868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anwilliams"},{"teacherId":9833026,"projectId":9207332,"letterContent":"The student Hygiene Hub in my classroom has had a significant impact on both the students' well-being and the overall learning environment. Here's how it is benefiting my classroom:\r\nImproved Personal Hygiene and Health: Having access to hygiene products like soap, hand sanitizer, tissues, or deodorant helps students maintain their personal cleanliness, reducing the spread of germs and illnesses. This results in fewer absences due to sickness, which directly impacts their learning continuity.\r\n\r\nIncreased Comfort and Confidence: Students can feel more at ease when they have access to hygiene essentials. Knowing that they can freshen up during the day helps them feel more confident, particularly for older students who may be self-conscious about their appearance or body odor.\r\n\r\nFostering a Positive Environment: The Hygiene Hub creates a culture of care and responsibility. By encouraging students to take care of their hygiene, you also foster a sense of self-respect and respect for others. This can build a more supportive and inclusive classroom community.\r\n\r\nReduced Distractions: When students feel uncomfortable about their hygiene, it can distract them from their studies. By addressing these concerns, you can help them stay focused on learning instead of worrying about personal issues. This could lead to improved concentration and academic performance.\r\n\r\nTeaching Life Skills: The Hygiene Hub also offers an opportunity to discuss hygiene practices, responsibility, and self-care in class, teaching students important life skills. It's a subtle yet effective way to promote personal responsibility in a practical context.\r\n\r\nCreating a Safe, Non-Judgmental Space: Students who may not have access to hygiene products at home can benefit from the hub, reducing feelings of embarrassment or exclusion. It's an inclusive way to ensure that all students have what they need to feel comfortable and confident in their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1753321722371,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-focused-the-student-hygiene-hu/9207332/","projectTitle":"\"Fresh & Focused: The Student Hygiene Hub\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9833026_orig.jpg?crop=818,818,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742835643824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9833026"},{"teacherId":3647707,"projectId":9258080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The mats and room divider have made a tremendous difference in our classroom. The mats are now being used daily to support students during in-class occupational therapy sessions. They provide a safe, comfortable space for stretching, deep pressure activities, and movement breaks that help students regulate their bodies and prepare for learning. One student who often struggled with focus has shown remarkable improvement after incorporating sensory exercises on the mats—he now returns to academic tasks with more calm and attention.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were immediately curious and excited. Several of them couldn't wait to try out the mats during their sensory breaks. We've also used the room divider to create a more structured therapy area within the classroom, offering students a calm and private space to work on motor planning, body awareness, and calming routines. This setup has not only helped reduce overstimulation but has also made therapy time feel more special and purposeful. Moving forward, we'll continue using these tools to support our students' sensory and motor needs—thanks to you, they now have the resources they need to feel safe, supported, and successful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746787251243,"projectUrl":"project/move-focus-thrive-building-spaces-tha/9258080/","projectTitle":"Move, Focus, Thrive: Building Spaces That Support Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Shannon Howze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3647707_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730734664743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3647707"},{"teacherId":9810097,"projectId":8892366,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been completely transformed into a space that truly lives up to the name: *\"Classroom (Home) Is Where the Heart Is!\"*\r\n\r\nWith the $500 you donated, we were able to purchase live plants, a circle rug with a cozy lamp and chair for a reading/quiet corner, a larger rug with two chairs by the window for collaboration, LED lights for our whiteboard, and a propagation station to support our biology curriculum.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new setup, their faces lit up. One student said, \"This looks like something out of a Pinterest board!\" Another whispered, \"This actually makes me want to come to class.\" That sense of belonging and excitement is exactly what I hoped to create—and you helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have had a direct impact on our learning. The propagation station has become a centerpiece in our current unit on plant reproduction. Students are actively taking cuttings, observing root development, and recording data as part of our study on asexual reproduction. They're excited to check the plants daily and are learning firsthand how life begins and grows—right on our classroom windowsill.\r\n\r\nThe cozy corners and rugs have encouraged more small-group collaboration and deeper discussion during biology lessons. The LED lights bring a fun energy to the room, especially during presentations and class discussions, giving our space a modern, welcoming vibe.\r\n\r\nNext, my students will be launching a group research project comparing sexual and asexual reproduction. They'll be using data from our classroom-grown plants to support their findings and present their research to their peers.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just give us supplies—you gave my students a space where they feel valued, curious, and excited to learn. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1729477784478,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-home-is-where-the-heart-is/8892366/","projectTitle":"Classroom (Home) Is Where the Heart Is!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9810097"},{"teacherId":9825594,"projectId":8918596,"letterContent":"Wow! What a wonderful impact these snacks and items have had on my students. Most of my students do not eat lunch and are hungry throughout the day. Being able to provide healthy snacks for them is one of the best aspects of my job, especially since I teach health and nutrition. We all know it is hard to concentrate on work when you are hunger or fatigued, and that is compounded when you are expected to be seated and still for 90 minutes each block. \r\n\r\nSpeaking of being still and paying attention; the fidget toys were a hit! It is really hard for all kids to stay focused for 90 minutes and these pop it blocks helped cut down on the random movements and helped active students to remain still. I cannot thank you all enough for your donations to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1730737961214,"projectUrl":"project/hauenstein-classroom-wish-list/8918596/","projectTitle":"Hauenstein Classroom Wish List","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hauenstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9825594_orig.jpg?crop=589,589,x0,y343&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741375510047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825594"},{"teacherId":3647707,"projectId":8919591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of \"Read, Connect, Thrive: Transforming Literacy for Exceptional Learners\"! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging, high-interest books that are tailored to their reading levels and learning needs. These books have opened the door for meaningful reading experiences, allowing us to work on foundational literacy skills like decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary development—all while making reading feel fun and purposeful.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is now a multisensory, interactive experience. Students read aloud in small groups, participate in guided reading lessons, and use visual supports to aid comprehension. We've introduced story elements like character, setting, and plot, and are learning to make predictions, ask questions, and retell key details. One student who previously struggled to engage with texts now asks to read every day, proudly tracking his progress and sharing stories with his peers. Another student, who is non-verbal, uses assistive technology to respond to questions about the books, showing us just how powerful the right materials can be.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just buy books—it sparked joy, built confidence, and helped my students see themselves as readers. Thank you for believing in our classroom and in the power of literacy to transform lives.","fullyFundedDate":1735695648875,"projectUrl":"project/read-connect-thrive-transforming-lite/8919591/","projectTitle":"Read, Connect, Thrive: Transforming Literacy for Exceptional Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Shannon Howze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3647707_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730734664743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3647707"},{"teacherId":9830473,"projectId":8929659,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. The elastic bands have aided students in getting out nervous energy while working from their desk. The floor lamp and overhead covers have allowed me to create a more warm classroom environment through the less harsh lighting. I believe that these changes to the physical space of the classroom have afforded my students greater access to a learning environment that takes not just them as learners in to consideration, but also thinks of them a growing kids and people. Again, thank you for your help in making my classroom one which is inviting to all students.","fullyFundedDate":1733161036666,"projectUrl":"project/youre-invited-creating-a-welcoming-lea/8929659/","projectTitle":"You're Invited: Creating a Welcoming Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9830473"},{"teacherId":9828015,"projectId":8923423,"letterContent":"I am so excited that my \"Slay the Day\" project was fully funded! I sincerely appreciate the mental health resources, such as stress balls, stress stones, coloring books, and stickers. These items have given my students valuable tools to help them manage stress, refocus, and reset when needed.\r\n\r\nMrs. Slay's room became a safe place for students who needed a moment of peace and support. Knowing they had a welcoming space to turn to made a tremendous difference in their well-being. Seeing their gratitude and the positive impact of these resources has been truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for believing in this project. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on my students, and I am deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1731032007274,"projectUrl":"project/slay-the-day/8923423/","projectTitle":"Slay the Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828015"},{"teacherId":9445892,"projectId":8924004,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Law & Public Safety class, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of drinks to support our physical training sessions. Your thoughtful contribution played a crucial role in keeping my students hydrated and energized, ensuring they could safely and effectively participate in their training activities.\r\n\r\nYour support not only contributed to their physical well-being but also demonstrated the power of community backing in nurturing future public safety professionals.","fullyFundedDate":1731037105955,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-leaders-providing-bevera/8924004/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Leaders: Providing Beverages for LPS Physical & Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pickering","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9445892"},{"teacherId":9827265,"projectId":8922038,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough gratitude for your generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donations provided us with valuable recruitment materials for our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including snacks, stickers, and stress balls. These items were more than just giveaways; they served as powerful incentives that encouraged students to engage in meaningful conversations about their future. By using these items, we were able to draw students into discussions with me, other instructors, and current CTE students, allowing them to explore the diverse opportunities available within our programs. \r\nOur students and myself were very excited to receive the materials and see the awesome products. These resources have provided us with a way to create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere at our recruitment events. \r\nThe next steps for my students involve continuing to share their experiences and insights with potential CTE enrollees. They will be using these materials for future recruitment events as well. Thanks again for so positively impacting our recruitment efforts.","fullyFundedDate":1730941565750,"projectUrl":"project/recruitment-giveaways-for-careertechnic/8922038/","projectTitle":"Recruitment Giveaways for Career&Technical Program Awareness & Student Well-being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCool","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827265"},{"teacherId":5530241,"projectId":8924122,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. Your contributions have provided my ninth-grade students with consistent access to nutritious snacks, which is essential for those from food-insecure homes. These snacks help alleviate hunger and create a better learning environment, allowing students to focus on their studies.\r\nAdditionally, my students have benefited from desk bands that help them stay on task. These elastic bands allow them to fidget without disrupting their classmates, enhancing their ability to concentrate. \r\n\r\nTo support students during this challenging transition to high school, I also provide anxiety strips at each desk and tools like coloring materials for relaxation. The stress balls, featuring motivational quotes, have a positive impact on students, especially on tough days. As teachers, we have the responsibility to connect with our students and be mindful of their mental and emotional well-being for their overall safety. These tools help me support my students effectively. DonorsChoose has allowed me to personalize my classroom with resources that support my students both emotionally and physically. We are truly grateful for all that you have done to help us turn this dream into a reality.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1732072043721,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-williams-trust-stability-and-pea/8924122/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Williams: Trust, Stability, and Peace In the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5530241_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730928966314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5530241"},{"teacherId":9825733,"projectId":8918890,"letterContent":"On behalf of my class, I would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation, which enabled us to acquire a human body model, a head-to-toe human body science lab, and a set of activity cards. Your support has truly brought our lessons on the human body to life in ways we could only have imagined.\r\n\r\nThe addition of these innovative learning tools has transformed our classroom into a vibrant environment where students are eager to explore and learn. The human body model, in particular, has been a focal point of fascination. It allows students to visualize and understand the complex systems of the body in a tangible and interactive manner. The hands-on experience has enhanced their comprehension and retention of the subject matter significantly.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a significant impact on our class, inspiring a love for learning and a deeper understanding of the human body. 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