{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Overton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8493440,"projectId":9858626,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your generous support in providing headphones for our classroom. Your contribution has made a remarkable difference for both my students and me.\r\n\r\nSince incorporating the headphones into our daily activities, students have been able to focus more effectively during independent learning sessions. They can listen to educational videos, complete interactive lessons, and participate in reading programs without distractions. This has especially benefited students who need extra support, as they can engage with personalized learning materials at their own pace.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, having access to headphones has fostered a more engaging and productive classroom environment. Students are more excited to learn, and I've noticed an improvement in their comprehension and retention of lessons.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has directly impacted my students' learning experience, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1767225786373,"projectUrl":"project/hear-the-future-donate-headphones-for-s/9858626/","projectTitle":"Hear the Future: Donate Headphones for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8493440"},{"teacherId":638870,"projectId":10092915,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing our project, \"Black Greatness: Celebrating Pioneers of Service, Utility, and Community,\" to life. Your support provided the resources we needed to transform our history lessons into a truly immersive, hands-on experience that my students will never forget.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students were able to step into the roles of historians and chefs as they researched and delivered speeches on three remarkable African American pioneers.\r\nThe highlight for the students was seeing these inventions come to life. They had a wonderful time making and eating fresh bread—just like Joseph Lee—and, of course, using scoops to enjoy homemade ice cream in honor of Alfred Cralle.\r\nTo wrap up our celebration, we shared a traditional soul food feast. The classroom was filled with the delicious aromas of fried chicken, mustard greens, and cornbread dressing as we honored the rich culinary heritage these pioneers helped build.\r\nYour contribution did more than just buy supplies; it gave my students a reason to be curious about the world and showed them that their own ideas can change everyday life. We are forever grateful to Ms. Maria Martin and H-E-B Ms.Latasha Wiley for your investment in our future.","fullyFundedDate":1771621340129,"projectUrl":"project/black-greatness-celebrating-pioneers-of/10092915/","projectTitle":"Black Greatness: Celebrating Pioneers of Service, Utility, and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp638870_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462237940830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/638870"},{"teacherId":5946837,"projectId":9898076,"letterContent":"Our class is very grateful for your donations. I had one scholar state \"everyone loves to play games.\" We have been incorporating the Fidget Games into our lessons and they are excited about learning and competing against each other at the same time. These games have boosted their confidence and self esteem as well. The games include these skills: letter sounds, letter names, CVC words, phoneme manipulation, Greek and Latin roots, comprehension questions on story elements, inferencing, main idea and theme. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1769183061915,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-phonics-games/9898076/","projectTitle":"Fidget Phonics Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dorris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5946837_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539653002433","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5946837"},{"teacherId":9720575,"projectId":9584026,"letterContent":"The moment the new manipulatives arrived, my students' excitement was immediate and contagious. As we introduced the materials during center time, their faces lit up with curiosity and joy. Students eagerly explored each item, asking questions, sorting pieces, and working together to discover new ways to use them. One of our favorite moments was during a math center where students used counting bears and sorting trays to group by color and number. Not only were they practicing early math skills, but they were also building teamwork and communication as they helped one another and celebrated their successes.\r\n\r\nThese resources have quickly become an essential part of our daily learning. We use them during small group instruction, independent centers, and even during transition activities to keep students engaged and focused. I have already seen growth in fine motor skills, problem-solving, and confidence. Students who were once hesitant are now eager to participate, take risks, and share their thinking with peers. The hands-on nature of these tools allows every child to learn in a way that feels meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue incorporating these manipulatives into our lessons by creating more structured center rotations that target specific skills like patterning, early addition, and collaborative play. We are also beginning a new unit focused on building and creating, where students will use these materials to design and problem-solve as a team. Thanks to your support, my students are not only learning foundational skills, but they are also developing a love for learning that will stay with them far beyond our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759083808006,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-through-play/9584026/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Padron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9720575_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755121134595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720575"},{"teacherId":2883263,"projectId":9901988,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been re-energized thanks to the very cool and engaging Ozobots that we received in our project! These 12 small robots have motivated my students to research, collaborate, and write about animals and more. \r\nJust to be able code and see the Ozobot follow their path, students were engaged and ready to tackle more challenging text, add details, and really experienced a growth mindset by trying again and again when things didn't always go as planned. This first project was about animals and students created the outline of the animal's body or a map for the animal to follow depending on its habitat. We are excited to try them out for many more learning opportunities!\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your support and generosity, giving us high-quality materials that are a great introduction to the coding world and more importantly, how we can use techonology to showcase our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766007088480,"projectUrl":"project/hello-ozobots-and-engaged-students/9901988/","projectTitle":"Hello, Ozobots and Engaged Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2883263_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514126251542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniela-willett"},{"teacherId":2520173,"projectId":10036685,"letterContent":"Words cannot describe the amount of gratitude I have for the items you graciously gave our classroom. My students have been so drawn to these activities. They are showing such success in their English language acquisition. They find a buddy and they select one of the two activities. They assist each other. They support each other and they cheer each other on. It is so heartwarming to observe. \r\n\r\nTheir handwriting skills have drastically improved in such a short amount of time. They are so drawn to want to write the English letters of the alphabet. The activity has assisted my students with their fine motor skills. The items you so graciously have created such a difference. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768753301884,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-future-readers/10036685/","projectTitle":"We are Future Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2520173"},{"teacherId":9686297,"projectId":10005240,"letterContent":"The excitement in our classroom was unforgettable when the new materials arrived. Students rushed in from the hallway, whispering guesses about what might be inside the boxes. When we opened them, the room erupted—cheers, clapping, and even a few happy dances. One student said, \"It feels like our classroom just leveled up,\" and honestly, that captured the moment perfectly.\r\n\r\nWe dove right into a creative storytelling project using the new supplies. Students built character boards, illustrated scenes, and collaborated on group storylines. The materials gave them the freedom to bring their ideas to life in ways they hadn't been able to before. I saw students who rarely speak up suddenly taking ownership of their work and proudly sharing their creations with classmates.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be using these resources to launch a student‑led publishing project where each child will create a final book to share with families. Your generosity didn't just provide materials—it sparked joy, confidence, and imagination. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them shine.","fullyFundedDate":1769191970795,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-learning-through-play/10005240/","projectTitle":"Promoting Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez (Child Inc)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686297_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768002204003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9686297"},{"teacherId":2905386,"projectId":9412770,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project, Bringing STEM to Life: Empowering Future Innovators. Because of you, my students now have the opportunity to turn abstract coding concepts into real, hands-on creations.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of micro and Hummingbird circuit kits, students are designing, building, and programming their own projects—making coding and engineering exciting, meaningful, and accessible. These tools are helping students strengthen problem-solving and computational thinking skills, spark creativity, and collaborate with their peers while connecting classroom learning to real-world applications.\r\n\r\nMy students are curious, enthusiastic, and eager to explore. They thrive in interactive environments, and your support is giving them the tools they need to bring their ideas to life. Beyond technical skills, they are building confidence, perseverance, and a lasting passion for STEM.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in their learning journey and inspiring future innovators. Thank you for believing in my students and helping us create powerful STEM experiences they will never forget.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1758822642407,"projectUrl":"project/coding-with-circuit-creators-microbit/9412770/","projectTitle":"Coding With Circuit Creators = Micro:bits in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alverdi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2905386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451168261476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-alverdi"},{"teacherId":1568547,"projectId":9519118,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you for your most generous donations! With this project I was able to add fine motor activities that also encouraged the students to use their imaginations. The students have also had a great time \"feeding the monkey\" while developing the fine moral skills. The abc puzzles have been great for students who need more rigorous activities. The students have also loved the color mixing tubes which were a engaging activity added to our Science Center. \r\n\r\nA lot of the project was to purchase art and craft supplies and other school supplies. This has helped students who were not able to bring their own supplies. Some of the other materials have given us the chance to create more artistically.","fullyFundedDate":1757031785717,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-it-a-good-year/9519118/","projectTitle":"Let's Make It a Good Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1568547_orig.jpg?crop=238,238,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753920313327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amanda-bradley-prek"},{"teacherId":7576597,"projectId":9332578,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our small groups are soaring and doing great. Every time students come into my classrooms they know exactly where to go to get their individualized materials. They have been able to learn how to utilize their materials individually, like their graphic organizers, in my classroom and take their additional materials/folders with supplies back to their gen. ed. classroom to apply their skills in there. We have already seen them make gains during testing in the two months we have been together.\r\nWhile the students spend much less time in my room than they do in their gen. ed. classroom, they have told me that they prefer to be in our room to learn new concepts like Math and such because it is a very calm, clean, and quiet environment, all thanks to y'all. I've even had some students that are not in the special education program beg me to pull them with my small groups, our room is THAT inviting!\r\nWe will continue to use these resources for months and years to come as we take very good care of them and appreciate them so much! Thank you again for your selfless donations, they truly meant so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755470273974,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-potential-supporting-my-bilin/9332578/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Potential: Supporting My Bilingual Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7576597_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750485637630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7576597"},{"teacherId":8493440,"projectId":9489160,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the rug to my classroom. Your thoughtful gift has made a significant impact.\r\n\r\nThe rug has become an essential part of our daily activities. It provides a cozy and inviting space where students gather for group discussions, story time, and collaborative learning activities. The vibrant colors and soft texture have created a welcoming environment that encourages engagement and comfort.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. Your contribution has truly enriched our learning space and positively affected my students' educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1754320873977,"projectUrl":"project/rugging-up-for-learning-help-us-create/9489160/","projectTitle":"Rugging Up for Learning: Help Us Create Cozy Classrooms!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8493440"},{"teacherId":638870,"projectId":9177803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for enhancing our library with technology educational books and resources! We are starting with *AI+Me: Big Idea 1 - Perception: How AI Sees the World*, which uses the concept of \"perception\" to explain how artificial intelligence gathers and processes information. The illustrations are wonderful, and my students really enjoyed the book and making connections—especially learning about self-driving cars and how sensors help them navigate alongside us. We are very excited to begin the course and to receive a certificate of completion provided with the *AI+Me: Big Idea 1 - Perception* book. We will forever be grateful for your heartfelt investment in our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746799830091,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-our-future-with/9177803/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Our Future with ReadyAI Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp638870_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462237940830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/638870"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_93876","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":425,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.6,"schoolId":93876,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Overton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Overton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/austin-independent-school-district/overton-elementary-school/93876"}