{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oaklands Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1758774,"projectId":9206756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Double the Stories, Double the Fun! Your generous contribution has brought so much excitement and engagement to our classroom. The arrival of the new books instantly captured my students' attention—they were eager to dive into the stories and explore the characters, settings, and events together.\r\n\r\nHaving access to paired texts has allowed us to make meaningful connections, compare and contrast characters, and deepen our comprehension in fun and interactive ways. It's incredible to watch my young readers grow in confidence as they build fluency and expand their vocabulary.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly doubled the joy of learning in our classroom. Thank you for helping make storytime one of the most anticipated parts of our day!","fullyFundedDate":1746707537261,"projectUrl":"project/double-the-stories-double-the-fun/9206756/","projectTitle":"Double the Stories, Double the Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1758774_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750371154172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1758774"},{"teacherId":1758774,"projectId":9257208,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our seat pockets project. These pockets have helped my students stay organized and manage their materials more independently.\r\n\r\nWhen the seat pockets arrived, students were curious and eager to use them. They quickly learned how to store their folders, journals, and supplies in one place, which has made transitions between activities smoother.\r\n\r\nWe are currently working on a writing unit. The seat pockets allow students to keep their writing materials close by, so they can begin working quickly without needing extra help. Your support has made our classroom more efficient and organized.","fullyFundedDate":1746614075793,"projectUrl":"project/pockets-of-possibility/9257208/","projectTitle":"Pockets of Possibility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1758774_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750371154172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1758774"},{"teacherId":1555062,"projectId":8688265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our kindergarten learning centers through DonorsChoose. Your donation has brought our classroom to life with hands-on materials that inspire curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. These new resources have transformed our learning centers into dynamic spaces where students can explore literacy, math, science, and imaginative play in meaningful, engaging ways. Every day, I see our young learners growing more confident and excited to learn—thanks to you. Your support is truly making a lasting difference in their educational journey, and we are so grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1724526475199,"projectUrl":"project/centers-centers-centers/8688265/","projectTitle":"Centers, Centers, Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":1555062,"projectId":8728482,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of our kindergarten English Language Learners through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with engaging and developmentally appropriate resources that help our students build foundational language and literacy skills. These materials are making a significant impact—helping our young learners feel more confident, included, and excited to participate in class. Your donation is not just providing supplies; it's opening doors to communication, understanding, and future success. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of early education.","fullyFundedDate":1727726749972,"projectUrl":"project/newcomer-language-development/8728482/","projectTitle":"Newcomer Language Development","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":1555062,"projectId":8922882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donations have made a real and immediate difference for our young learners. With your help, we've been able to provide essential supplies that spark creativity, encourage exploration, and support early learning in a warm and welcoming environment. The joy on our students' faces as they use their new materials is truly priceless. Your kindness and belief in the power of education are deeply appreciated—not just by me, but by every child who now has the tools to dream, grow, and thrive. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1733235352409,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs-for-everyday-learning/8922882/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs for Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":1555062,"projectId":8688436,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donations have made a real and immediate difference for our young learners. With your help, we've been able to provide essential supplies that spark creativity, encourage exploration, and support early learning in a warm and welcoming environment. The joy on our students' faces as they use their new materials is truly priceless. Your kindness and belief in the power of education are deeply appreciated—not just by me, but by every child who now has the tools to dream, grow, and thrive. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1724508615221,"projectUrl":"project/no-one-can-learn-on-an-empty-stomach/8688436/","projectTitle":"No One Can Learn on an Empty Stomach","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":1758774,"projectId":9106177,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a hands-on learning environment where math comes alive! The math manipulatives you funded—such as counting bears, base ten blocks, number lines, and pattern tiles—are now a daily part of our lessons.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during our unit on addition and subtraction. I introduced the counting bears to help students physically model math stories. One student, who had previously struggled with number sense, lit up with excitement when he realized he could \"see\" the math by moving the bears to solve the problem. He proudly shared his thinking with the class, and his confidence has soared ever since.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were overjoyed. They gathered around the boxes with eager hands and curious eyes, asking, \"Are these really for us?\" It was like watching them open presents on a holiday morning. Now, math centers are their favorite time of day, and their engagement and understanding have grown tremendously.\r\n\r\nThese resources have not only strengthened their skills but also deepened their love for learning. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1745846991309,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math/9106177/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1758774_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750371154172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1758774"},{"teacherId":1555062,"projectId":9124542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation to our classroom! Your support in helping us purchase colored paper has already made a big impact. It may seem like a simple supply, but in our room, it's a tool for creativity, engagement, and hands-on learning. We use colored paper for everything—from graphic organizers and anchor charts to art projects and interactive lessons. It helps students stay organized, express themselves, and feel excited about what they're learning. The bright colors add life to our walls and bring smiles to our faces every day. Your kindness reminds my students that there are people out there who believe in them and want to see them succeed. Thank you for being part of our classroom community. We're so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1744032901904,"projectUrl":"project/color-everywhere/9124542/","projectTitle":"Color Everywhere!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":1555062,"projectId":9248930,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and this classroom project. My students were so excited when they opened these boxes. They are thrilled to read books especially books with some of their favorite movie characters. They also love these books because they are perfectly leveled for their reading ability. Having access to books that my early readers can read independently is critical to develop their love for reading. Again, thank you so much for your support and generosity! Your kindness has gone a long way and means so much to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1744242697851,"projectUrl":"project/i-love-this-book/9248930/","projectTitle":"I Love This Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":8917971,"projectId":8668268,"letterContent":"I am so excited to know that such wonderful people stepped up to help my students be better readers and writers. I can't thank each of you enough for your kindness and generosity. All these materials have been making such a difference for my students. The sanitary supplies have been providing clean and pleasant atmosphere for students, so they love to come to my classroom. The educational toys have been motivating my students to try their best on their classwork, so I am getting better outcomes from their work. Also, all these materials have been helping my students to enjoy reading and writing activities. Thank you again for helping me to give my students the tools they need to be as successful as possible.","fullyFundedDate":1724003834804,"projectUrl":"project/eld-classroom-is-my-favorite-place-to-go/8668268/","projectTitle":"ELD Classroom is My Favorite Place to Go","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee-Fehn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917971"},{"teacherId":8919801,"projectId":8689931,"letterContent":"Thank you all for donating to this project! It has been a joy to see the students use our new resources to enhance their learning. The popsicle sticks are used to promote equity in the classroom. I randomly choose students using the share out sticks. This ensure fairness in the classroom and excites students to engage in classroom discussions. Not only have we used the markers for coloring, but for measuring too! In math we are focused on measuring the length of objects. Recently, we measured the desk using markers to practice measuring properly. The letter sound materials has been great for hands-on learning. Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1725054211483,"projectUrl":"project/rejuvenated-ready/8689931/","projectTitle":"Rejuvenated & Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673484562517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919801"},{"teacherId":1758774,"projectId":8996413,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our snack project! Your generosity has made a huge difference for my kindergarten newcomer students, providing them the nourishment they need to stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks arrived, the students were thrilled. One excitedly said, \"I'm not hungry anymore—I'm ready to learn!\" Snack time has become part of our routine, helping students build social skills and stay energized for hands-on lessons like sequencing stories using crackers.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll dive into a community helpers unit, incorporating the snacks into a grocery store play center for math and teamwork activities. Your kindness truly fuels our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1736885848137,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-littles/8996413/","projectTitle":"Snacks For Hungry Littles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1758774_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750371154172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1758774"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64963","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":483,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.2,"schoolId":64963,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oaklands Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oaklands Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/oaklands-elementary-school/64963"}