{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakshire Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8009560,"projectId":9272629,"letterContent":"What a difference club day was today! Thank you for giving to my project! This is our second year of volleyball club, and the first for having a net and extra volleyballs. The girls were so excited and eager to begin today. This will allow us to teach the girls more than just basic fundamental skills of volleyball. They will be able to learn the proper rotations as well. This will help our fifth graders be able to be more successful at the end of this year for tryouts for the middle school volleyball team. Giving to my project goes beyond just the materials, it shows you care about our future of tomorrow.","fullyFundedDate":1755718153030,"projectUrl":"project/help-assist-in-aces-digs-and-blocks/9272629/","projectTitle":"Help Assist in Aces, Digs, and Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Storey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009560_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673317161328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8009560"},{"teacherId":8281046,"projectId":9307388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project, \"New Year, New Grade\". This year I moved to a new grade after being in the same grade for several years. This project provided me with several items that I use to help teach my students each day. We have already used our centers and science workbooks each day.\r\nThere are several hands-on activities that students will use in the future. They are excited to learn about force and motion and I am excited to use these tools to teach them! The science workbooks provide great review questions for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785302132,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-grade/9307388/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmichael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8281046_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648681025272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8281046"},{"teacherId":8281046,"projectId":9283628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! This has helped my students tremendously! Each day, students use their devices for online learning, however, they can get overstimulated from all of the sounds from other devices. \r\nHeadphones can allow each student to have ear protection and to focus on their own iReady lessons as we continue to work towards our students improving and being the best they can be. These headphones also provide tools for my students that require read-aloud on their work and allows them to feel more independent.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746785230604,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-hear-what-i-hear/9283628/","projectTitle":"Do You Hear What I Hear?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmichael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8281046_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648681025272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8281046"},{"teacherId":8281046,"projectId":9239117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! You have allowed access to countless digital resources for my students as we continue our 2025-2026 school year. I can use these digital resources in countless ways in my classroom.\r\nOne way I can use teacherpayteacher resources daily is in my reading intervention. These digital resources allow me to use differentiated resources for my students on their level. I am able to use reading passages on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade levels each morning with my students.\r\nI also use these resources each day in science with our interactive notebooks. We take notes in addition to using our textbooks to allow the students more interaction with the concepts that we are learning. Every day they have the opportunity to use technology in a different way.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785241923,"projectUrl":"project/digital-resources/9239117/","projectTitle":"Digital Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmichael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8281046_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648681025272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8281046"},{"teacherId":8281046,"projectId":9165370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! We use BrainPop multiple times a week in my class for multiple subjects! BrainPop is a fun and engaging way to show my students concepts we are covering in class. \r\nUsing BrainPop has given me the opportunity to use these videos for reading intervention and to help students understand grammar and language arts concepts as they are growing into better readers. We also use these videos for science and social studies. They have a variety of videos for my students in science. We can use them in collaboration with our text. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785344632,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-pop-with-brainpop-and-brainpop-j/9165370/","projectTitle":"Make it POP with BrainPop and BrainPop Jr.!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmichael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8281046_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648681025272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8281046"},{"teacherId":856718,"projectId":9114177,"letterContent":"The basic supplies that you have provided for my scholars have been essentials that they really needed! The notebook paper, composition tablets, and pencils have been used for whole group instruction, small group instruction, bell work, class work, homework, projects, writing assignments, and assessments.\r\n\r\nWe sincerely appreciate your kindness and generosity in helping my scholars to excel in literacy foundational skills. These supplies are helping them to excel in reading, writing, spelling, and grammar!","fullyFundedDate":1746787105216,"projectUrl":"project/winter-basics/9114177/","projectTitle":"Winter Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp856718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515205139972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/856718"},{"teacherId":4611878,"projectId":9463630,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity in providing snacks for our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in both the learning environment and the well-being of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are able to stay energized and focused throughout the day. Having access to snacks not only helps them concentrate on their lessons, but it also fuels their creativity, participation, and problem-solving skills. Hunger is no longer a barrier, allowing them to fully engage in the learning process.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your donation brings comfort and a sense of care to my students. They feel valued knowing that someone is investing in their success, which boosts their confidence and creates a positive classroom atmosphere. Snack time has even become a moment of community, where students share, connect, and reset before continuing with their learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift extends far beyond the snacks themselves—it promotes equity, supports healthy habits, and helps build positive memories of school. You are not only feeding their bodies, but also nurturing their minds and spirits.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for believing in the potential of my students. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755724708464,"projectUrl":"project/foodie-fun-friday/9463630/","projectTitle":"Foodie Fun Friday","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Titus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4611878_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752538075997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4611878"},{"teacherId":8021017,"projectId":9150390,"letterContent":"I really appreciate the opportunity that you all gave me to support my scholars. My scholars like all the different ways that I try to teach them math. By providing me with a TPT gift card, you have provided me with a plethora of resources to get my scholars more interested in math. I am just as excited as my scholars to try out new methods to improve my students' comprehension skills in math. We are looking forward to making math fun again.Once again, thank you for investing in our learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1746699639858,"projectUrl":"project/show-what-you-know/9150390/","projectTitle":"Show What You Know","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021017_orig.jpg?crop=644,644,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721150836393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8021017"},{"teacherId":8009560,"projectId":9287326,"letterContent":"The materials you provided for our classroom have helped moved our learning forward. Many students were lacking specific supplies like composition books for our journals in English Language Arts. The laminating pouches allowed them to create their journal covers that will last the entire school year. Three pronged folders were needed for our daily language review and writing at the beginning of each class period. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited over the mechanical pencils and jumbo erasers to use during stations in the classroom. Sheet protectors will be provided for students to keep important documents that they need for the entire fifth grade year.\r\n\r\nKleenex is an important necessity for any classroom. I can never have to many boxes. We are mid term of our first nine weeks of school. I am so appreciative of your kindness to help reach the hearts and minds of our growing future.","fullyFundedDate":1755707577901,"projectUrl":"project/creative-materials-for-english-language/9287326/","projectTitle":"Creative Materials for English Language Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Storey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009560_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673317161328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8009560"},{"teacherId":856718,"projectId":9236542,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation of a Brainpop subscription and books on kindness and diversity to my scholars! Through the use of the books on kindness and diversity, my scholars are building their social emotional learning skills during morning meeting read alouds. Scholars who are even more interested may read the books again independently, with a partner, or with a small group because the books are now a part of our classroom library! The Brainpop videos and activities are outstanding! They engage students in age-appropriate, fun ways!","fullyFundedDate":1746699600985,"projectUrl":"project/brainpop-and-books/9236542/","projectTitle":"Brainpop and Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp856718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515205139972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/856718"},{"teacherId":856718,"projectId":9114258,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for donating the headphones to my 4th graders! My scholars are now able to hear computer invention programs for reading with improved focus and concentration.\r\n\r\nWhen we opened the boxes and saw the colorful and sturdy headphones, my scholars were so excited that you would think enough of them to donate these instructional resources to them! I can already see an improvement in our reading scores on the computer invention programs!\r\n\r\nThrough your kindness and generosity, you are pouring into future generations and making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of many!","fullyFundedDate":1746787008940,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-hear/9114258/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Hear!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp856718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515205139972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/856718"},{"teacherId":8021017,"projectId":9094418,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my classroom with stress relieving toys and gadgets. My students were very excited to see all the boxes delivered to our room. Math is a stressful subject and my students were really stressing out during assessments and when they did not understand new concepts.\r\n\r\nMy students were eager to behave positively in order to receive a figgit toy to help relieve their anxiety. The gadgets promoted positive behavior and helped relieve some of the stress that my students were having in class. They have so many other problems in life and stressing out in math doesn't have to be another.","fullyFundedDate":1741099924056,"projectUrl":"project/no-time-to-stress/9094418/","projectTitle":"No Time to Stress","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021017_orig.jpg?crop=644,644,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721150836393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8021017"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_93265","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":418,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":97,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.5,"schoolId":93265,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oakshire Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oakshire Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/memphis-shelby-county-schools/oakshire-elementary-school/93265"}