{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Owsley County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10008711,"projectId":9794874,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how much my kids and I appreciate your kindness and generosity. As you can see from the expressions on their little faces, they are ecstatic about the Legos you so generously donated.\r\n\r\nLegos are such a great toy for kids. They spark their imagination and creativity. Legos help every child feel successful, which is important for a child's growth and development. Legos help with problem-solving skills, patience, cooperation, and fine motor skills to list a few.\r\n\r\nThese kids will reap the benefits of your generosity for life. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1761152230277,"projectUrl":"project/being-creative/9794874/","projectTitle":"Being Creative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008711"},{"teacherId":10009308,"projectId":9666572,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have fallen in love with reading in a whole new way! The \"Little Readers, Big Dreams\" project has brought fresh excitement to our classroom library and created countless opportunities for my students to explore stories that reflect their interests, imaginations, and dreams. With these new books, we've been able to work on comprehension, vocabulary development, sequencing, and identifying main ideas—all while fostering a genuine love for books.\r\n\r\nReading time has become one of our favorite parts of the day. Students gather on our classroom rug to listen, discuss, and even act out parts of the stories. We've introduced picture walks, prediction activities, and hands-on comprehension games that help bring the stories to life. It's amazing to see their confidence grow as they recognize words and make connections between the books and their own lives.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students who once showed little interest in reading now ask for extra time with their favorite books. One student, who used to shy away from storytime, now proudly \"reads\" aloud to his classmates using pictures to retell the story. These moments remind me daily of the difference your kindness has made.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and helping our \"little readers\" dream big! Your generosity has truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1757045388603,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-big-dreams/9666572/","projectTitle":"Little Readers, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756257255252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009308"},{"teacherId":10008711,"projectId":9373588,"letterContent":"As you can tell from the pictures, the kids are cleaning their table and chairs after a day of hard work and learning. This helps the kids learn life lessons and helps keep the germs down, allowing them to continue learning. Of course, none of this would be possible without wonderful and caring sponsors like you. Cleaning the room every day brings awareness to how dirty the room gets just by sitting and working at a table. It is also teaching them that there isn't always someone to clean up after them. Once again, thank you for your support in our future.","fullyFundedDate":1755701694244,"projectUrl":"project/being-responsible/9373588/","projectTitle":"Being Responsible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008711"},{"teacherId":10009120,"projectId":9298321,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous contribution to my classroom. Because of your support, my students now have access to the essential supplies they need each day, wipes to keep our space clean and healthy, pencils and markers to bring their ideas to life, tissues to stay comfortable during the school day, a crayon sharpener to keep our creativity flowing, and headphones to help us focus during independent learning.\r\n\r\nThese items may seem small, but they make a huge difference in the daily lives of my second graders. Having the right tools not only allows them to learn without frustration but also shows them that there are people who believe in their education and their future. The excitement on their faces when they realized they had fresh supplies and working headphones was priceless.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has directly impacted our classroom community by creating a more organized, engaging, and supportive environment. My students and I are so grateful for your generosity, and we will continue to put these resources to good use every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746067706650,"projectUrl":"project/all-superheros/9298321/","projectTitle":"All Superheros","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009120"},{"teacherId":10008604,"projectId":9296574,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation of school supplies for our classroom! The presharpened pencils have been a lifesaver—students reach for them daily as they complete writing assignments, answer comprehension questions, and other activities. The pencils make our learning run more smoothly, and it's been wonderful to see the excitement and pride students feel when they have the tools they need to succeed.\r\nYour thoughtful gifts have also created a more comfortable and organized learning environment. The small couch has quickly become a favorite spot where students love to sit with their Chromebooks while working on assignments, and the seat sacks are used every single day to keep their workbooks and supplies organized and accessible. These resources have truly transformed our classroom, and we can't thank you enough. We honestly don't know what we would have done without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746007928323,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-bright-minds-a-welcoming-c/9296574/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Bright Minds: A Welcoming Classroom for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gabbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008604"},{"teacherId":10008489,"projectId":9295303,"letterContent":"On behalf of my kindergarten students, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your kindness and support are making a true difference in the lives of our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will have access to the resources and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether it's new books to spark a love of reading, hands-on materials to make learning fun, or classroom supplies to keep our days running smoothly, your gift helps us create an engaging and welcoming environment where every child can succeed.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support shows my students that there are people who believe in them and their education. That encouragement is priceless, and I am deeply grateful for your partnership in helping to build strong foundations for their future.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the success of these amazing children. Your generosity truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746027019199,"projectUrl":"project/in-the-kindergarten-era-is-where-the-ma/9295303/","projectTitle":"In the Kindergarten Era, Is Where the Magic Begins!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10008489_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745941880229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008489"},{"teacherId":10009423,"projectId":9299559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Because of your kindness, our students now have a safe and welcoming space where they can process their emotions and learn to regulate them in healthy ways. This environment has quickly become a trusted place where students feel comfortable taking a break, calming down, and returning to class ready to learn. Having a designated area designed with their emotional well-being in mind has made a meaningful difference in their daily school experience.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets, coloring books, and other resources you helped provide are already being put to great use. These tools give students constructive ways to manage stress, regain focus, and practice self-control. Teachers have noticed that students return to class more focused and ready to engage after spending a few minutes using these items. Your generosity has not only met a practical need but has also shown our students that their well-being matters. We are deeply grateful for the impact you've made in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1747666901243,"projectUrl":"project/sel-calming-corner/9299559/","projectTitle":"SEL Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009423_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746041767949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009423"},{"teacherId":10008867,"projectId":9298161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Engaging Young Learners Through Art and Literacy. Your generosity has brought incredible energy into our classroom. My students were so excited when the materials arrived—they immediately began imagining what they could create. Already, we have built chinampas models during our Early American Civilizations unit and crafted Mayan masks to connect literacy with culture. These hands-on projects transformed abstract ideas into tangible experiences, making history and reading come alive in ways worksheets never could.\r\n\r\nThe new whiteboards and markers have also been a game changer for our daily lessons. We use them constantly for quick formative assessments, brainstorming sessions, and vocabulary practice. Students are more eager to participate because they can share their ideas instantly. The sentence strips have been especially helpful for practicing writing complete sentences and claims, giving students a concrete way to build strong writing skills. Instead of quietly filling out packets, they are now up, engaged, and interacting with one another and the content.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are learning through creativity, collaboration, and exploration. These materials have allowed us to turn test preparation into something active and meaningful. I am so grateful for your generosity—it has given my students opportunities that inspire them to think critically, express themselves, and truly enjoy learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746047646563,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-young-learners-through-art-and/9298161/","projectTitle":"Engaging Young Learners Through Art and Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Bishop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008867"},{"teacherId":10009170,"projectId":9471696,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom feels fresher, cleaner, and more welcoming than ever!\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were excited to help set everything up. They loved having a role in keeping our space tidy—several immediately volunteered to stock the tissues and paper towels around the room. One student even said, \"Now we don't have to wait when someone sneezes!\" It was a simple but powerful reminder of how these everyday items make a big difference in our learning environment. When an accident occurs no one is rushing to the bathroom to get paper towels, we have them avaliable in the room. \r\n\r\nThe Clorox wipes and Febreze spray have become part of our daily routine. Students use them to wipe down desks at the end of the day, and it has created a sense of shared responsibility for keeping our classroom healthy. During a recent group project, the students proudly cleaned their work areas together before starting. It gave them not just a clean space to learn, but also a feeling of ownership in caring for their classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us the tools to create not just a safe and clean classroom, but one where students learn the value of respect and responsibility every day!","fullyFundedDate":1755701693981,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-needs/9471696/","projectTitle":"Basic Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henrion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009170"},{"teacherId":10009170,"projectId":9298500,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been brighter, calmer, and more engaging than ever!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were beyond excited. Their eyes lit up at the new crayons, and many immediately wanted to start drawing and adding color to their writing projects. A few even commented, \"These colors make my stories look real!\" The headphones have been a game-changer during reading —students can focus on their own learning without distractions, and it's given them more independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also made a big difference. For some of my students, a small snack helps them refocus and stay energized throughout the day, which means they're more engaged during lessons. The \"emotion corner\" has quickly become a safe, calming space where students can take a short break, use the tools to self-regulate, and then return ready to learn. And of course, the cleaning supplies are helping us keep our classroom tidy, healthy, and welcoming.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools to feel cared for, focused, and creative each day—you've made a lasting impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746056466444,"projectUrl":"project/ms-henrions-classroom/9298500/","projectTitle":"Ms. Henrion’s classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henrion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009170"},{"teacherId":10010967,"projectId":9312785,"letterContent":"Thank you for blessing our classroom with our requested supplies. My students have been so excited to participate in reading intervention activities this year as you have purchased us some games and activities that assist in supporting the skills that my intervention students are lacking. \r\n Each day as students walk into Intervention, they ask can we do this one again or when can we do that? Their enthusiasm and excitement have given the intervention classroom a renewed energy from the games to the timers, and to the pointers to help them stay focused on what and where they are at as they continue to develop reading skills and reading fluency.\r\n We thank you from my K students up to my 5th grade students. You have given all some tools to help us achieve and I can't express enough how much your donation has meant to all of us. As some students exit intervention and new ones enter the resources you have given us will continue to bless more and more students.\r\n We are forever grateful for you and your contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1748921755327,"projectUrl":"project/special-treasures/9312785/","projectTitle":"Special Treasures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010967"},{"teacherId":10008711,"projectId":9320105,"letterContent":"Once again, thank you so much for your generosity. These supplies will help the kids focus, keep germs down, and provide lots and lots of motivation. As you can tell from the pictures, the kids get so excited when my orders come in. They are learning so much responsibility with the cleaning, and the other items are teaching them that you have to work to earn what you want. These are skills I hope will follow them to adulthood. I couldn't teach these skills without your generous donations.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1747349064107,"projectUrl":"project/give-kids-a-chance/9320105/","projectTitle":"Give Kids a Chance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008711"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_58633","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":314,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":95,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":58633,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Owsley County Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Owsley County Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kentucky/owsley-county-school-district/owsley-co-elementary-school/58633"}