{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak View Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2322997,"projectId":9875612,"letterContent":"This is just a small token of my gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. The Perler wax beads that you donated will help my students to recognize what pointillism is and create a 3D art project. All supplies donated will be used in 3rd through 5th grade.\r\n\r\nOur school is currently facing a budget shortfall, so without your help, my students would never have had these vital resources.\r\n\r\nWithout donors like you, thousands of classrooms in the United States would go without.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me reach my students as we learn to build 3D art with Perler wax beads.","fullyFundedDate":1764733445370,"projectUrl":"project/perlers-for-pointillism/9875612/","projectTitle":"Perlers for Pointillism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burrell \"Mrs. B\"","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2322997_orig.jpg?crop=326,326,x0,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659473024570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2322997"},{"teacherId":1825362,"projectId":9384812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My scholars are enjoying exploring with all of the new sensory materials. They love to sculpt in the sand and play in the water daily. They enjoying seeing how much each container can hold, and they love watching the sand and water as they pour it out of the containers.\r\nI placed the sensory gel shapes in our calm/quiet area of the classroom. The scholars love to rub and squeeze them. Some are recognizing their shapes consistently by manipulating with the gel shapes each day.\r\nYou all are truly a BLESSING!","fullyFundedDate":1758202922661,"projectUrl":"project/how-does-this-feel/9384812/","projectTitle":"How Does This Feel?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1825362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649348780241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1825362"},{"teacherId":1398682,"projectId":9526086,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our donors, my 5th grade Title I math students now have daily access to a Promethean board—a tool that has completely transformed how they learn, participate, and see themselves as capable mathematicians.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors are familiar with technology at home, such as tablets, smart TVs, or laptops. In the classroom, the Promethean board functions as a large, interactive touch screen that allows lessons to come alive. Instead of watching me solve a problem on a whiteboard, students can come up, touch the screen, move numbers, draw models, and explain their thinking in real time. This active involvement has made learning more meaningful and memorable, especially in math, where abstract concepts can be difficult to visualize.\r\n\r\nThe Promethean board has been especially powerful for teaching fractions, decimals, and multi-step problem solving. Students can manipulate fraction bars, number lines, and area models directly on the screen, helping them see what the math means rather than just memorizing procedures. We can also instantly check for understanding, correct misconceptions together, and adjust lessons on the spot. This flexibility has been incredibly helpful in meeting the diverse learning needs in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about the Promethean board is that learning feels interactive and fun. They love being able to \"do the math\" instead of just watching it. Even reluctant learners are eager to participate when they know they might get a turn at the board. The technology feels special to them—many of my students had only seen a Promethean board once or twice before in the Media Center, so having one in our classroom every day makes them feel valued and invested in.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have shown especially strong growth and confidence with this new technology. Students who struggle with attention or traditional pencil-and-paper work are more focused and engaged when lessons involve movement and hands-on interaction. English language learners and students who need extra support benefit from the visual models and the ability to replay or revisit concepts. One student who rarely volunteered answers now eagerly raises their hand to solve problems at the board, proud to explain their thinking to classmates.\r\n\r\nFor my Title I students—many of whom do not have access to advanced technology or academic support outside of school—the Promethean board has helped level the playing field. It gives them access to the same engaging, high-quality instructional tools found in more well-resourced districts. Just as importantly, it builds their confidence with educational technology, preparing them for future classrooms, careers, and a technology-driven world.\r\n\r\nBecause of this support, my classroom is no longer limited to static lessons. It is now a dynamic learning space where students collaborate, explore, and believe in their ability to succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make this meaningful change possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757555515791,"projectUrl":"project/promethean-board-please/9526086/","projectTitle":"Promethean Board Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398682_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754080914881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/skropa"},{"teacherId":5083444,"projectId":9934106,"letterContent":"My scholars were excited when we received our materials for 'Rug for Reading'. They started using the rug the next day for independent reading in our class library. Other students worked on Math in small groups, and the rug was their favorite spot to engage and interact with each other during their learning process. The rug enhances our classroom environment, and it also provides scholars with an alternative seating arrangement. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support. Donors like you make a difference in our education. You show the scholars that you care. Thanks once again!","fullyFundedDate":1764611107119,"projectUrl":"project/rug-for-reading/9934106/","projectTitle":"Rug for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castaneda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5083444_orig.jpg?crop=2102,2102,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627855728948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tlcastaneda"},{"teacherId":1825362,"projectId":9298667,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our project. Our scholars are learning to play with the new outside materials. Due to not having some materials in the warehouse, we are currently ordering replacement items and receiving more materials.\r\nOur scholars are really enjoying these materials! They are learning to play together, share, take turns and be so creative! We enjoy watching them talk about all of the things that they will mold in the sand and name trucks and cars . We love to see them play with the outside games! \r\nThank you Ripple for your match !!","fullyFundedDate":1746482756710,"projectUrl":"project/lets-explore-outside/9298667/","projectTitle":"Let's Explore Outside!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1825362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649348780241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1825362"},{"teacherId":9492127,"projectId":9093941,"letterContent":"On behalf of the 2nd grade students, teachers and myself (the STEM), I want to sincerely thank you for providing Oakview Elementary with three Butterfly Kits from Carolina Biological. Our students were thrilled to have the opportunity to observe the life cycle of butterflies up close, and these kits make that learning come alive in ways a textbook never could.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on experience of watching caterpillars transform into butterflies sparked curiosity, inquiry, deepened scientific understanding, and created memories that our students will carry with them for years to come. Your generosity helped us bring science to life and inspired a love of learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742923823179,"projectUrl":"project/butterfly-scientists/9093941/","projectTitle":"Butterfly Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T. Nix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9492127_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724337660246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9492127"},{"teacherId":2322997,"projectId":9422590,"letterContent":"This is just a small token of my gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. The color printer that you donated will help my students every single day. All supplies donated will be used in Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade.\r\n\r\nOur school is currently facing a budget shortfall, so without your help, my students would never have had these vital resources.\r\n\r\nWithout donors like you, thousands of classrooms in the United States would go without.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me reach my students as we learn to bring digital art to life!","fullyFundedDate":1757423940498,"projectUrl":"project/digital-art-needs-a-color-printer-to-com/9422590/","projectTitle":"Digital Art Needs a Color Printer to Come to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burrell \"Mrs. B\"","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2322997_orig.jpg?crop=326,326,x0,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659473024570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2322997"},{"teacherId":2322997,"projectId":9422568,"letterContent":"This is just a small token of my gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. The Walkie Talkie set of 10 that you donated will help my students every single day of the school year through car rider dismissal. All supplies donated will be used in Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade every single day.\r\n\r\nOur school is currently facing a budget shortfall, so without your help, my students would never have had these vital resources.\r\n\r\nWithout donors like you, thousands of classrooms and schools in the United States would go without.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me reach my students as we get them home safely everyday!","fullyFundedDate":1753975037754,"projectUrl":"project/walkie-talkies-for-safety/9422568/","projectTitle":"Walkie Talkies for Safety","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burrell \"Mrs. B\"","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2322997_orig.jpg?crop=326,326,x0,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659473024570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2322997"},{"teacherId":9994061,"projectId":9247268,"letterContent":"We would like to thank you so much for helping us to provide our scholars an end of the school year gift. This will help them to enhance their learning over the summer. They were so excited to receive the items. They wanted to begin using them , as soon as they saw them!\r\nThe scholars and their families enjoyed the taking pictures with the backdrop and decorations. They talked about how beautiful everything was.\r\nPre K scholars learn through play. They think they are playing with bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and the beach ball when actually they are learning to count, cause and effect, adding details to drawings and writing alphabets.\r\nYou all are such a BLESSING!","fullyFundedDate":1744290675543,"projectUrl":"project/watch-out-kindergartenhere-we-come/9247268/","projectTitle":"Watch Out Kindergarten....Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9994061"},{"teacherId":1825362,"projectId":9169603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! My scholars had the most AMAZING time learning about the life cycle of ants and butterflies, and seeing them in their habitats! \r\nI wish you all could have seen how excited they were when watching the ants move around in the ant farm, and observing the caterpillars form a chrysalis and emerge into BUTTERFLIES!\r\nThe day we released the butterflies back to their families was bittersweet. We will miss them, however we know they have to go out into nature to survive.\r\nYou all really made us so happy!!!","fullyFundedDate":1742906200994,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-critters/9169603/","projectTitle":"Amazing Critters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1825362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649348780241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1825362"},{"teacherId":1825362,"projectId":9255306,"letterContent":"When my scholars went in the classroom treasure box today, they were so excited!! The first scholar said, \"LOOK!! New toys!!!\" Of course, everyone was on the edge of their seats, waiting to see if their names would be called to come over to see what they could pick out of the treasure box.\r\n You just don't know how HAPPY I am at this moment. When my scholars are HAPPY AND EXCITED it makes me teary eyed!!! They are really working hard these last days of school to make very good choices and pay attention in the classroom . \r\nYou all are SUCH A BLESSING!!!","fullyFundedDate":1745018359417,"projectUrl":"project/you-get-a-prize-you-get-a-prize/9255306/","projectTitle":"You Get a Prize! You Get a Prize!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1825362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649348780241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1825362"},{"teacherId":1825362,"projectId":8870823,"letterContent":"My scholars enjoyed making and wearing their handprint t shirts. The excitement on their faces as they were adding their little handprints to each shirt was so joyful! They were so patient and persistent while adding their handprints. \r\nOnce they were able to wear their shirts and search for their names as well as their classmates, they were screaming with excitement! We really enjoyed seeing them \"reading\" the t shirts. I have some scholars that did not recognize their friends names, however this project helped to enhance that goal and objective.\r\nI can not begin to express how delighted I am to have people as you in our lives !\r\nWe are so blessed!","fullyFundedDate":1729531722172,"projectUrl":"project/hands-up-for-pre-k/8870823/","projectTitle":"Hands Up For Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1825362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649348780241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1825362"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2823","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":484,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":65.9,"schoolId":2823,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oak View Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oak View Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/guilford-county-schools/oak-view-elementary-school/2823"}