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Water break times have been cut in half because we are able to use both water fountains! \r\n\r\nAgain, I thank you so much for helping me start my school year off strong!","fullyFundedDate":1748710133419,"projectUrl":"project/pe-essentials/9290531/","projectTitle":"PE Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2834149_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490216880201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandatrimble"},{"teacherId":9594359,"projectId":9089414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our art club. Our students are now equipped to explore exciting new ways to practice and develop their creativity. Art club students will now be able to explore sewing and practice basic stitches to use in their daily lives, work with clay, learning that it is okay to get messy sometimes, and use colorful paints and pastels to express themselves in a wide range of shades.\r\n\r\nYour support means everything to our special group of kids, and I cannot wait to share the amazing progress and artwork they produce. Nurturing these skills now will hopefully fulfill a lifetime of love, passion, creativity, and an emotional outlet.","fullyFundedDate":1740690421298,"projectUrl":"project/the-southern-hills-art-club/9089414/","projectTitle":"The Southern Hills Art Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9594359_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738297466105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9594359"},{"teacherId":9183714,"projectId":8455024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with snacks. By you providing the funds to fulfill this project, I was able to supply my class for the first semester with snacks. By doing so, you not only help the students but also help parents not to worry about spending more than they need, especially at the beginning of the year. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to open the boxes each time. We used it as predictions and a math lesson every time we opened a box. My students and I are truly grateful to all the donors who made our first semester truly a blessing. Thank you again for supporting our snack project.","fullyFundedDate":1723265912312,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-snacks/8455024/","projectTitle":"Classroom Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escobar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9183714_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y773&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753477052155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9183714"},{"teacherId":9150468,"projectId":8922390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the printer and paper! Your generosity made it possible for my students to bring their ideas to life in meaningful and creative ways.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, my students were able to research different pollinators and print out photos and pictures to guide their learning. They then used what they discovered to design and build a colorful \"paper garden\" filled with the plants and flowers that best support pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\r\n\r\nThe project didn't stop there—each student also wrote about their garden, explaining how the plants they chose would help pollinators survive and thrive. This hands-on activity gave them a chance to combine science, art, and writing in one project. More importantly, it helped them see the real-world impact of protecting pollinators in our environment.\r\n\r\nYour gift turned research into something visible, tangible, and inspiring for my students. They were so proud to share their gardens and their writing, and I was proud to see them learning how small actions—like choosing the right plants—can make a big difference for our planet.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them grow!","fullyFundedDate":1730931352616,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-succeed-with-a-printer/8922390/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Succeed with a Printer and Paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preske","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9150468_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692463308402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9150468"},{"teacherId":7084749,"projectId":9015673,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for helping me with your gracious donations. With my new classroom chair behind my desk, it allows me to take a rest whenever I have the chance. Which is ironically very rare! When it was delivered my students were ecstatic about putting it together. They were asking me if they should bring any tools from home,\r\n\r\nTheir faces lit up once it was tightened up and finished. They kept saying how it's a gaming chair, that they've always wanted chair like this, how comfortable it looks, when they're getting one. Without you the donors we would not have all this excitement.","fullyFundedDate":1734846968072,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-chair/9015673/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Chair!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Farha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7084749_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x86,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597260167219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farhaclass"},{"teacherId":9092016,"projectId":9079099,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for funding my project, Small Group=Growing Brains. Thanks to your generous contribution, our classroom is now equipped with essential materials that will make a profound difference in the lives of our Pre-K students.\r\n\r\nAs an educator dedicated to fostering a love for learning at an early age, I understand that building a strong foundation for literacy is crucial for future academic success. The Science of Reading approach, which emphasizes explicit phonics instruction, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension, is at the heart of my teaching philosophy. This research-based methodology ensures that young learners gain the essential skills they need to become proficient readers and confident learners. \r\n\r\nThe materials purchased for this project will empower students to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning. For our Pre-K students, early experiences with print and phonemic awareness are crucial. By introducing them to these skills in a structured and enjoyable way, we are laying the groundwork for lifelong learning.","fullyFundedDate":1737842234957,"projectUrl":"project/small-groupgrowing-brains/9079099/","projectTitle":"Small Group=Growing Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9092016_orig.jpg?crop=655,655,x476,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688598228003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9092016"},{"teacherId":9433736,"projectId":9083048,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift. Books open doors to new ideas and adventures. By purchasing these books you have given students an opportunity to look beyond their current perspective. \r\n\r\nIn our library, there is not one strict view for what reading looks like. Some students curl up in a rocking chair with a comforting tale. Others excitedly yell out when they discover a new, fascinating fact or disgusting tidbit. Pairs share funny jokes. Little ones grab a book bigger than themselves. \r\n\r\nThe books you donated were general, topical encyclopedias, such as Animals!, Planet Earth!, and Human Body!. Students gravitate towards these because of the newness of ideas and the fantastical nature of mind-blowing facts. \r\n\r\nThank you, again, for providing these opportunities for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1738006536841,"projectUrl":"project/boom-new-books-to-blow-your-mind/9083048/","projectTitle":"Boom! New Books to Blow Your Mind!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dubois","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9433736"},{"teacherId":7084749,"projectId":8686147,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for you incredible graciousness. My student have been greatly appreciative of all the materials that have been donated to my classroom. All of my young artists have told me how much they are enjoying are new center materials.\r\n\r\nEach and everyone of my students faces lit up when I opened up all of the packages we had recieved. They love all of the new centers that we got! We were able to replace some of their favorites. Picasso Tiles are a big hit in my class, and they can get worn out really quickly. A new favorite among the young artists are the Pipebuilders! They love making vehicles, and role playing as the Super Mario Bros.!\r\n\r\nWith all of you donations my students have had a stupendous start to the year! I and my students cannot thank you enough. My students all wanted to say \"Thank you DonorsChoose!\". They really do light up my life and your donations help light up theirs.","fullyFundedDate":1727378131585,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-center-and-class-materials/8686147/","projectTitle":"Art Room Center and Class Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Farha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7084749_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x86,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597260167219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farhaclass"},{"teacherId":9729781,"projectId":8739029,"letterContent":"The students I service on a daily basis aren't just ELL students, they are classified as newcomers. This means that they have been in the country for less than two years and for the most part, have little to no understanding of the English language. This means that when they come to us some of them cannot tell you letter names or sounds when prompted. Everyday I see my students work hard to overcome this huge barrier in their academic journey. These materials have truly allowed us to make a difference in their learning.\r\n Over the past few months, these materials have allowed us to create a multitude of projects and take-home packets for them to work on. Some of there favorite assignments are the writing projects we do in class every month. They are eager to participate and with each project I see amazing growth in each of them. Because of this, with our most recent project many of them were able to write small sentences in English completely on their own. To some, this may seem like a small feat, but I cannot tell you how much pride I feel in my students when I experience moments with them that show how far they have truly come. My student and I are very thankful to you for helping fund this project.","fullyFundedDate":1725731681148,"projectUrl":"project/una-visin-para-el-exito/8739029/","projectTitle":"Una Visión Para El Exito","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9729781"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87042","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":479,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.2,"schoolId":87042,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Southern Hills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Southern Hills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/southern-hills-elementary-school/87042"}