{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Overton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":638870,"projectId":9286372,"letterContent":"Thank you for allowing us to implement flexible seating in our classroom. The students have overwhelmingly shown positive engagement and have become more self-aware of their preferred seating arrangements and learning environments. I have observed more thoughtful conversations, improved peer relationships, increased teamwork, and fewer frustrations since they are in collaborative groups and can channel their energy through constant movement.Thank you for supporting our educational journey. We will forever be grateful for investing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1746787237959,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-flexible-learning-spaces/9286372/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create Flexible Learning Spaces: More Voice With Choice!","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":9305893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to support my classroom. My students really enjoy the bookshelf as it helps them keep their work organized and helps them to locate their work/materials without having to share a shelf with someone else. They were excited to have a space to call their own. \r\nYour donations for the purchase of copy paper, plastic sheet protectors, reinforced notebook paper and red folders will be used daily as I have to print off their stories to read. They will use their red folders to store their reading selections and the reinforced notebook paper will be kept in their binders to write their spelling words and practice their handwriting. Thanks again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746652929026,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics/9305893/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics","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":5667298,"projectId":9294182,"letterContent":"The \"On Time, On Task\" project has had a significant and positive impact on my students. The introduction of visual schedules has brought a new level of clarity and predictability to our daily routines. I've observed a marked improvement in students' ability to transition smoothly between activities and begin tasks promptly. The visual breakdown of lessons has also helped them stay focused and understand the steps involved in completing assignments, leading to a noticeable increase in task completion.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the motivational stickers have served as a powerful tool for positive reinforcement. Students are highly motivated by the visual recognition of their on-task behavior and effort. This has not only reduced instances of off-task behavior but has also fostered a greater sense of responsibility and self-regulation within the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746699642107,"projectUrl":"project/on-time-on-task/9294182/","projectTitle":"On Time, on Task","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Upshur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5667298_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571174462144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5667298"},{"teacherId":2883263,"projectId":8332447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials and resources for our students to make innovative and creative projects! The engagement and passion for learning is so different when kids can add lights and motors to their dioramas and presentations. Students are learning how to code, work together, use technology as a tool, and be creative about how their show their learning.\r\nWe have used the lights and other outputs most recently for a biography research project, where third graders had to add at least 1 element to their presentation that would enhance it. We had students research an agricultural farmer, Will Allen, and add a motor that showed how he placed a plant into a greenhouse. We also had a group research Edison and add lights to show how his invention changed lives.","fullyFundedDate":1723055762512,"projectUrl":"project/think-it-make-it-share-it/8332447/","projectTitle":"Think it, Make it, Share it!","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":2883263,"projectId":6530427,"letterContent":"Thanks to your amazing contributions, my students have become much more digitally proficient- not just how to use technology as a passive learner, but being active creators. They have been able to use applications and programs in a new way, showing their knowledge and understanding in fun, engaging ways. \r\nThese programs have also made it possible for me as an educator to track progress, make instructional adjustmets, and provide feedback. This creates a powerful loop of feedback, adjustment, and reteaching that makes my students feel like they are in charge of their learning.\r\nThank you for providing us with funds that would otherwise by out of our reach.","fullyFundedDate":1659464422644,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-tools-for-all/6530427/","projectTitle":"Empowering Tools for All","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":2883263,"projectId":8053088,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled to use the electric copper tape, LED lights, and circuit paper to make their own Halloween cards. There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishments when they finally figured out how to make the lights go on and the eyes flashed! \r\nWe will also use the materials for other projects, like creating biography dioramas (one us working on making one about Thomas Edison so she can use a lightbulb as part of the project!).\r\nThank you for supporting our creative thinkers and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1700558600932,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-world/8053088/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our World!","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":638870,"projectId":8905070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with our new Whisper Room! As you can see my students are elated with a sound-isolated enclosure, it has significantly impacted the learning environment by reducing distractions and promoting focused practice. This is so beneficial for students needing a quiet space for recording assignments, attending virtual classes, or engaging in individual practice. \"We are so grateful for the quiet, distraction-free environment it provides, which has had a positive impact on student engagement and academic performance.\"","fullyFundedDate":1741440080397,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-the-whisperroom-distract/8905070/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create The WhisperRoom Distraction-Free Space","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":638870,"projectId":8940437,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with the interactive smartboard and accessories. You've assisted with transforming our passive learning into active engagement. My students can interact directly with content, manipulate visuals, and explore concepts in a hands-on manner. \r\nYou've allowed me to tailor my instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students. My visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners can all benefit from the interactive and visual nature of this smartboard. We are so grateful and can't wait to explore more with apps for presenting and mathematics.","fullyFundedDate":1740496043954,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-in-touch-with-touch-base-technol/8940437/","projectTitle":"Keeping In Touch With Touch-Base Technology Part II!","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":5667298,"projectId":9060020,"letterContent":"The generous donations to our \"Snacks for Success\" project have directly addressed a key barrier to my students learning: hunger. With their busy schedules encompassing s' math, science, social studies, specials, recess, lunch, and language arts, many students were experiencing dips in energy and focus throughout the day, making it even harder to grasp challenging core subjects. The new snack corner provides easy access to healthy snacks, allowing them to refuel and maintain concentration during crucial learning times.\r\nThe impact of the snack corner extends beyond just immediate nourishment. It creates a supportive and caring classroom environment where students feel their basic needs are being met. This sense of security and well-being can reduce stress and anxiety, allowing them to approach their learning with more confidence and a greater willingness to engage with challenging material.","fullyFundedDate":1744233251390,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9060020/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Upshur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5667298_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571174462144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5667298"}],"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":44.4,"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"}