{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak Leaf Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4572149,"projectId":10680175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring our students' creative ideas to life! The materials you provided have given my sixth graders opportunities to explore, create, and learn in ways that go beyond textbooks and worksheets. Having hands-on materials available makes learning more engaging and allows students to express their understanding in creative ways.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite activities was during our social studies unit on world religions. As we learned about Hinduism and the celebration of Diwali, students used the air-dry clay you provided to create their own colorful diyas, or small lamps traditionally lit during the Festival of Lights. This activity helped students make a meaningful connection to the traditions we were studying while giving them the opportunity to design and create something of their own. It was wonderful to see their creativity as they shaped and decorated their lamps!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped make our classroom a place where students can explore new ideas, work together, and take pride in what they create. We look forward to using these materials for more hands-on learning experiences throughout the school year. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make learning memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1792091597975,"projectUrl":"project/creating-learning-and-bringing-ideas-t/10680175/","projectTitle":"Creating, Learning, and Bringing Ideas to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4572149_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753799779553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4572149"},{"teacherId":9050969,"projectId":10533025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding this project! Because of your support, our classroom has been completely transformed into a space where learning truly comes alive every single day.\r\n\r\nWith the supplies you provided, we have been able to take our Wit and Wisdom reading units to an entirely new level. During our unit on the heart, my students walked into a classroom transformed into a surgical suite, using their \"surgery day\" supplies to operate on texts and analyze content with deep focus. For our survival unit, surrounded by camo tablecloths, compasses, and neck gaiters, the students felt like real explorers fully immersed in their reading challenges. The rotations got everyone energized, confident, and eager to tackle their end-of-module tasks.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the new books and flexible seating have made our classroom library the favorite spot in the room. It is now a warm, welcoming space where students genuinely look forward to curling up with a good book.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done so much more than just provide supplies—it has sparked curiosity, deepened understanding, and fostered a genuine love for reading and science in my 4th graders. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1793379470108,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-a-love-for-learning/10533025/","projectTitle":"Fostering a Love for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9050969"},{"teacherId":10521458,"projectId":10314374,"letterContent":"Thank you for making my project come to life! It has been so helpful to have a rug in my kindergarten classroom. Not only does it make my classroom feel cozier it helps my students feel more comfortable while sitting on the floor. \r\n\r\nHaving this rug has helped me with clear, designated and assigned seating for my students. It helps them learn how to share the space and how to be aware of those around them. It helps me have the students close during whole class instruction and easily allows for partner sharing. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for the donation and it has made a hug impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1787178074755,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug/10314374/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forrey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10521458"},{"teacherId":9998367,"projectId":10393125,"letterContent":"The supplies we received in this project have been invaluable to our 6th grade classroom! My class was so excited to receive our packages and we all enjoyed the \"unboxing\" experience together. \r\n\r\nThe vacuum has helped keep our room clean and we use our chart paper daily during our Wit & Wisdom lessons to collaborate. The laminating sheets, hot glue sticks, and manilla envelopes have been used throughout our room to organize our supplies and resources. Students have LOVED our new books. The Kane Chronicles have been a huge hit and our new Guess Who game has been a class favorite during inside recess. \r\n\r\nWe can't thank you enough for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787205141125,"projectUrl":"project/future-scientists-mathematicians-laun/10393125/","projectTitle":"Future Scientists & Mathematicians: Launching 6th Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9998367_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747145790661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9998367"},{"teacherId":9998367,"projectId":10454841,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for our supplies! My students were so excited when we opened our packages together as a class. My students have loved making friendship bracelets with each other for our Friday Clubs. Even the other 6th grade classes have started to join us on Friday afternoons. The magnetic tiles have been a huge success for indoor recess. Students have even started to compete to see who can build the most stable structure. We were also able to add to our classroom library with the National Parks Mystery Series. We can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1786382991479,"projectUrl":"project/usbe-ai-for-k12-education/10454841/","projectTitle":"USBE AI for K–12 Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9998367_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747145790661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9998367"},{"teacherId":1062814,"projectId":10454427,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom! The supplies have already impacted our classroom for the better. We have used the markers on a few different art projects this year. The students have been able to add more color and brightness to their artwork. The sharpeners are of good quality and have helped us to have pencils sharp for students ready to learn. All of the materials have helped us in displaying student work and aided in learning. \r\n\r\nMy students especially love the BrainPOPJr. subscription that your donation made possible. The videos add a little extra to our lessons and help the students to review and remember the information that has been taught. The quick videos add a quick reinforcement in a fun way. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your kindness and generosity in donating to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787252399461,"projectUrl":"project/brainpop-jr-and-classroom-supplies/10454427/","projectTitle":"BrainPOP Jr. and Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Biggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1062814_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506725174209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1062814"},{"teacherId":3099378,"projectId":10392734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. It has been very impactful to have books in the hands of students daily. It has been fun to have students reading independently and with others in younger classrooms.\r\nReading is such a personal skill, and loving books is also personal. Using these new texts helps provide a variety of texts in our classrooms. Any spark that a student can feel for a new book is a great thing. \r\nAll students have enjoyed using these books. From grades 4-6 even down to first grade the variety of texts and readers have been very impactful.","fullyFundedDate":1787176720866,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10392734/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3099378_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597165039849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3099378"},{"teacherId":5374032,"projectId":10454924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom a place my students are excited to be! The materials from this project have added so much personality, creativity, and fun to our room. My students were especially excited about the LEGO sets and Harry Potter decorations, and it has been so fun watching them notice each new addition and feel like our classroom is a space that belongs to them.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO sets have given students another way to create, problem-solve, and enjoy time together in our classroom, while the decorations have helped transform what could just be four walls into a welcoming and memorable place to learn. Sixth grade is such an important transition year for my students, and I want them to have a classroom where they feel comfortable, connected, and excited to come each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create that environment for them. These may seem like little things, but seeing how excited students are about their classroom reminds me how much those little things matter. Your generosity has helped make our classroom a more fun, creative, and inviting place, and my students and I are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1787266362985,"projectUrl":"project/usbe-ai-for-k12-education-building-cre/10454924/","projectTitle":"USBE AI for K–12 Education: Building Creative Thinkers Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kjar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5374032_orig.jpg?crop=3265,3265,x0,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628531723590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5374032"},{"teacherId":10560368,"projectId":10426505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that built our classroom collection of audiobooks, matching physical copies of the books, and CD players for our classroom. These materials have transformed our silent reading time, and we are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and support.\r\nWith these resources, our struggling readers now have a tool for building their fluency skills. Following along with the audiobook while tracking the printed text gives them the repeated, supported reading practice they need to grow their fluency. This includes hearing fluent readers model pacing, expression, and word recognition while engaging with the words on the page. Additionally, having access to the similar books as their peers keeps every student fully engaged and included during independent reading time, rather than frustrated or left behind.\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference in our classroom every single day. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them discover that they can be confident, capable readers.","fullyFundedDate":1785859767815,"projectUrl":"project/usbe-ai-for-k12-education/10426505/","projectTitle":"USBE AI for K–12 Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10560368"},{"teacherId":3221770,"projectId":10069177,"letterContent":"The students were very excited to see and use the new magnetic tile kits. Magnetic letter tile kits have had a meaningful impact on our first-grade classroom by providing students with a hands-on way to develop foundational reading and writing skills. Students can physically manipulate letters to build words, practice letter-sound relationships, blend sounds, and explore spelling patterns. This tactile approach helps make abstract phonics concepts more concrete and engaging, especially for young learners who benefit from seeing and touching the letters as they learn.\r\n\r\nMagnetic letter tiles also support our students' independence and collaboration. Students can use the tiles during small-group instruction, literacy centers, intervention activities, or independent practice. As a teacher, I can easily differentiate instruction by creating activities that meet students at their individual skill levels, from identifying letters and building simple CVC words to practicing blends, digraphs, and more complex spelling patterns.","fullyFundedDate":1779936707648,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers/10069177/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Redd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3221770_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534053165610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-redd"},{"teacherId":10551216,"projectId":10390904,"letterContent":"My students and I are loving the resources we got from this project. We have used the paints multiple times and it has always been a highlight for the students. The hand-sanitizer has been well used (we use it every day before lunch time). The students use the highlighters to do their close readings. We have used the scissors many times for a variety of projects. I have used the paper mate pens and the green pens for grading! It has been awesome to have so many fun colors to choose from when I give the students feedback on their work. \r\n\r\nThese materials have blessed my classroom because I have been able to do projects that would have been otherwise impossible. Thank you for you donation! This made a difference! My students have loved being able to do more art projects because of this donation!","fullyFundedDate":1785006039529,"projectUrl":"project/usbe-al-for-k-12-education-linda-heato/10390904/","projectTitle":"USBE Al for K-12 Education - Linda Heaton","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10551216_orig.jpg?crop=1199,1199,x416,y402&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784063004467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindaheaton"},{"teacherId":9024482,"projectId":9495626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much your kindness and generosity in providing this rug. I cannot express enough the simple, yet huge, impact it has made in my kindergarten classroom. \r\n\r\nIt is so helpful to have a space for each child. They take ownership of their space. It has helped them learn and respect their own boundaries and the space of their classmates. It helps everyone have a comfortable place to learn. \r\n\r\nThe kids have taken such ownership over it and been so excited to have it. \r\n\r\nWe use the rug all day, everyday. We are at the rug more than our chairs. We have class meetings, discussions, lessons, and games. We've laughed on it, cried on it, learned on it, and grow on it. \r\n\r\nI am so excited to use it for many years to come. Truly, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760713139574,"projectUrl":"project/more-than-a-rug/9495626/","projectTitle":"More Than a Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paddock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024482_orig.jpg?crop=984,984,x624,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753759338117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9024482"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_130429","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":572,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":10,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.5,"schoolId":130429,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oak Leaf Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oak Leaf Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/oak-leaf-elementary-school/130429"}