{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4791710,"projectId":7330774,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! Because of your kindness, my 4th graders now have paint, canvases, easels, chalk, and brushes to use for creative art projects. The excitement on their faces when they saw the new supplies was priceless. These materials have turned our classroom into a colorful and inspiring space where students can express themselves and bring their imaginations to life.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped us build a love for reading with the new books you provided. My students are eager to explore new stories, learn about different topics, and share their favorite parts with one another. Your generosity has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom community—thank you for helping my students grow as both artists and readers!","fullyFundedDate":1683759392531,"projectUrl":"project/steam-exploring-science-and-art/7330774/","projectTitle":"STEAM: Exploring Science and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4791710_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533077443676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4791710"},{"teacherId":4791710,"projectId":7136494,"letterContent":"The addition of math manipulatives to my 4th-grade classroom through DonorsChoose has had a tremendous impact on my students' learning and engagement. These hands-on tools have transformed abstract math concepts into concrete, tangible experiences that my students can see, touch, and explore. Whether using fraction tiles to visualize equivalent fractions or base-ten blocks to understand place value, students are now actively involved in their learning rather than passively listening. The manipulatives have made math more accessible and less intimidating, allowing every student — regardless of learning style or ability — to grasp key concepts with confidence.\r\n\r\nBeyond improving comprehension, the manipulatives have also sparked excitement and collaboration in the classroom. Students are eager to work together, discuss strategies, and explain their reasoning using the materials. This interactive approach has deepened their understanding and built a stronger sense of mathematical community. Thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose supporters, my classroom has become a more dynamic, inclusive, and joyful place to learn math.","fullyFundedDate":1674224249284,"projectUrl":"project/the-only-way-to-learn-math-is-to-do-math/7136494/","projectTitle":"The Only Way To Learn Math is To Do Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4791710_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533077443676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4791710"},{"teacherId":10191506,"projectId":9627379,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for supporting our classroom. The new materials have made such a difference for my students. They use them every day and seem to be really enjoying them.\r\nThe fine motor games have become favorites. The Feed-the-Animals game and magnetic alphabet fishing game keep them engaged while they work on coordination and hand strength. The Do-A-Dot markers are also a big hit my students love using them to create colorful art in the classroom.\r\nIt's been amazing to see how much they're learning without even realizing it. The activities feel like play to them, but they're building important skills at the same time. We'll keep using these materials as part of our daily fine motor and hands-on learning centers. Thank you again for giving my students the tools to grow, explore, and learn in ways that are fun for them.","fullyFundedDate":1755789151732,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-flexible-seating/9627379/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning & Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10191506_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755655535098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10191506"},{"teacherId":4791710,"projectId":9556234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 4th-grade classroom! We are so excited to have our praying mantis eggs, anole lizards and tank, tadpoles, butterfly kit, and new books. These wonderful materials have turned our classroom into a living science lab, sparking curiosity and excitement every day. The students love observing the animals and learning about life cycles, habitats, and how to care for living things.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought science to life in a way that textbooks never could. Watching our tadpoles grow and our butterflies emerge has made learning truly hands-on and unforgettable. The books have helped us connect our real-life observations to what we're reading, deepening our understanding and love for nature. Thank you for helping us create these amazing learning experiences—we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757693583710,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-stem-inspiring-4th-graders-t/9556234/","projectTitle":"Wild About STEM: Inspiring 4th Graders Through Live Animal Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4791710_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533077443676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4791710"},{"teacherId":12612,"projectId":9564506,"letterContent":"Your donation to providing my kindergarten students with new essential items that promote improved fine motor skills is very much appreciated.\r\nThe new pencil sharpener has been such a wonderful tool! We knew our old one was not doing well, but the nice point to our pencils after using this new machine is truly impressive! Did you know kindergarten students can be impressed with a sharp pencil point? Now you do!\r\nThe newly designed scissors for struggling students have been so nice for two students in particular that have a very undeveloped scissor hold. We are making improvements and they are able to more fully participate now!\r\nWe have not used our fresh crayons yet, but they are ready for our refill mid year and we are so grateful for them.\r\nWe are still awaiting the do-a-dot-markers, but we know those will be so fun to use for our fall and holiday projects as well as game based learning in all areas.\r\nYou have made a difference in our classroom and we celebrate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1756184315871,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-fine-motor-skills-growth/9564506/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Fine Motor Skills Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlotman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp12612_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657641037613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schlotman"},{"teacherId":9657648,"projectId":8660634,"letterContent":"My students thoroughly enjoyed learning with hands on materials! They loved working together in class and also challenging each other with new activities that they had never participated in. The most challenging was building robots! They would go home and talk about their designs with their families and I enjoyed hearing the feedback about their excitement to learn. We also were able to do a project on growing plants with the see-through gardening set and workbook. It reminded my students of when they made garden gloves in 2nd grade but with the rigor of 3rd grade expectations! Thank you for giving my students the love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1726660176631,"projectUrl":"project/stem-materials/8660634/","projectTitle":"STEM Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657648_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724370380202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657648"},{"teacherId":9017541,"projectId":9183526,"letterContent":"As my first year of teaching ends, I've had time to reflect on how far my students have come—and your generosity has played a significant role in that growth. Thanks to your support, my classroom has transformed into a more engaging, interactive, and inclusive learning environment where my special education students can thrive.\r\n\r\nThe new materials you helped provide—sandpaper letters, math manipulatives, word builders, flashcards, sensory tools, and dramatic play sets—have made an enormous difference. I'll never forget the joy on my students' faces when they first saw the new dramatic play items, especially the grocery store counter and dress-up kits. They immediately began acting out scenes, using more language and social interaction than I had seen before. One of my nonverbal students even surprised us all by pretending to be a cashier and spontaneously using the word \"money\"—a truly magical moment.\r\n\r\nWe've also started incorporating sensory tools like vibrating pillows and swings into our daily routine, and I've noticed a clear improvement in focus and emotional regulation. These tools have helped some of my students with autism feel calmer and more ready to learn. Moving forward, we'll continue to use these resources across subjects—building stronger language skills through play, reinforcing math concepts with manipulatives, and creating durable learning materials with the laminating sheets that can be reused for years.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and the power of hands-on, inclusive education. Your generosity has not just impacted this year—it has planted seeds that will grow for many years.","fullyFundedDate":1742950125720,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-special-education-classroom-thri/9183526/","projectTitle":"Help My Special Education Classroom Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9017541_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y554&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717015748194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9017541"},{"teacherId":3760454,"projectId":9233007,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have access to high-quality decodable readers and phonics tools that directly support their reading development. These materials, grounded in the Science of Reading, are helping students build essential skills like phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency. With consistent, targeted practice, they're gaining the tools they need to become confident and capable readers.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe impact on our classroom has been immediate. Students are more engaged during reading instruction, showing greater focus and enthusiasm as they work through each new text. These resources are not only strengthening foundational literacy skills—they're also helping students believe in themselves as readers. Your support is making a meaningful difference in their academic growth, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744904675457,"projectUrl":"project/foundations-for-a-lifetime-of-reading/9233007/","projectTitle":"Foundations for a Lifetime of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ihm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3760454"},{"teacherId":12612,"projectId":9220798,"letterContent":"Yes, it is summer break here in our school district! However, with summer break comes summer school for our students that need an extended school year in order to not lose the learning they've worked so hard to accomplish this year.\r\nAs I tended our beautiful, growing school garden during the ESY summer school session I had the privilege of observing students and their ESY teachers enjoying the garden every day. Students collected data on plants and insects found in the garden. They drew plants and insects in the garden and the beautiful benches you helped to provide added to the enjoyment and comfort found by all. Several students are not physically strong and having a safe place to sit really boosted their ability to enjoy the same space as their peers.\r\nBefore summer break our school's Green Team club student gardeners put together the new garden benches with the help of one of our trusted parent volunteers.\r\nThey immediately added a welcoming element to staff and students that had not visited the garden previously. The benches are so easy to move around the garden and our favorite place for them is right next to our little chicken run. The chickens and the students love to visit and our benches make this easy to do. Our counselors and admin have started to take students into the garden to experience a calmer environment to work through big feelings. Our admin is over the moon with the growth in our garden and even hope to help us expand! They are genuinely excited! This is something we have been hoping to provide for our school community.\r\nI admit, staff have started to enjoy the garden more for their morning cup of coffee, even! What a great place to kick the day off in a positive way! \r\nYour donation has added immeasurable value to our garden and to our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1746471458493,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-classroom-school-garden-seating/9220798/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Classroom: School Garden Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlotman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp12612_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657641037613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schlotman"},{"teacherId":9017541,"projectId":8972939,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our literacy program. Your donation has truly transformed our classroom, and I'm excited to share the profound impact it has had on both our students and the resources we now have to support their growth.\r\n\r\nThe materials you helped provide have already made a tremendous difference in our daily lessons. The mixed of tactile cards with great visuals have given the students more confidence in their daily work. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're excited to continue building on these resources. Right now in the class, students are working on a creating their own journals where they will use both the new books and hands on materials as guides and examples to create entries that they will present to their peers. This next step will help them not only practice their literacy skills but also work on teamwork and presentation. The enthusiasm and progress we're already seeing are all thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making these experiences possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1733270081546,"projectUrl":"project/reading-materials-for-students-with-disa/8972939/","projectTitle":"Reading Materials for Students With Disabilties","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9017541_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y554&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717015748194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9017541"},{"teacherId":12612,"projectId":8401399,"letterContent":"It is the holiday season and this year my young kindergarten scholars are especially joyful as they use the wonderful supplies you so generously helped to provide.\r\nEveryday essentials are so very necessary and so much appreciated. Our small school budget doesn't stretch out or provide nearly enough of what is needed on a daily basis in our very active classroom. Sometimes we do learn a lesson by making do with what we have on hand, but fresh supplies sure do inspire us to do our best and be creative, too!\r\nThe art supplies have been so much fun and have added to our thematic learning. Now, thanks to your generosity, I can give students a choice between basic crayons and our oil pastels or paint sticks! It's amazing how much more effort children will apply when they feel connected to their tools!\r\nPlease know you are making a difference!\r\nHappy holidays!","fullyFundedDate":1725158945186,"projectUrl":"project/simple-supplies-art-essentials-for-eve/8401399/","projectTitle":"Simple Supplies + Art Essentials for Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlotman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp12612_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657641037613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schlotman"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4164","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":371,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.1,"schoolId":4164,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oakley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oakley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakley-union-elementary-school-district/oakley-elementary-school/4164"}