{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spencer Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9628407,"projectId":9559976,"letterContent":"This will give my students the ability to sharpen their pencils and colored pencils without having to stop and wait on the classroom sharpener that often gets too hot and makes finishing projects too hard. The students are eager to be able to finish projects in a timely manner so we can move on to bigger and better projects through out the year and submit to some really amazing art contests. Thank you for the contribution to my art classroom we appreciate the efforts you've given to making it a better and much for fun time!","fullyFundedDate":1758636515168,"projectUrl":"project/sticky-dots-to-hang-art/9559976/","projectTitle":"Sticky Dots to Hang Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cavener","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9628407_orig.jpg?crop=1244,1244,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722967093083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9628407"},{"teacherId":5187667,"projectId":9521235,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been buzzing with creativity and excitement! With the new resources you helped provide, like our colorful mesh zipper pouches, holiday decorations, word games, and festive supplies, my students have been more organized, engaged, and motivated than ever. The zipper pouches have made it so much easier for students to keep their materials in order. At the same time, the themed decorations and candy treats have brought a sense of celebration and joy to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nOne particularly memorable moment was during our phonics and reading activities using the Kasfalci magnetic word games. When I first introduced the CVC, CVCC, and Magic E games, the students' eyes lit up as they matched letters and built words. They were so proud to see their progress right on the classroom fridge magnets! We even combined some of the holiday decorations and Valentine supplies to create a fun, themed literacy activity that made learning both hands-on and festive. The students loved working together, sharing their answers, and celebrating each small victory with cheers and smiles.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to build on these successes by integrating the word games and classroom decorations into larger reading and writing projects. Students will create their own holiday-themed stories and practice spelling through interactive games. Your contribution is helping to make learning meaningful, engaging, and fun, and we are so grateful for your support in fostering a classroom where students feel inspired to explore, play, and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' education and happiness.","fullyFundedDate":1758202694784,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-learning-all-year-long/9521235/","projectTitle":"“Celebrating Learning All Year Long!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5187667"},{"teacherId":5187667,"projectId":9463428,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support of our classroom! When the supplies arrived, my students were over the moon. They couldn't wait to dig into the colorful foam alphabet mats and the Splash! math games, and the electric balloon pump made decorating our classroom so much fun. One student ran up and said, \"This is the best day ever!\" Their excitement was contagious and made my heart so happy.\r\n\r\nWe've already been putting everything to good use. The math games are a hit during centers, helping students practice subtraction and division in a fun, hands-on way. The alphabet mats have been perfect for younger learners to practice letters while building confidence in reading. The dry-erase board wipes keep our lessons smooth and organized, and the flashlight sparked a lively discussion during our safety and preparedness lesson. Even the snacks became a fun little celebration for students who reached their learning goals.\r\n\r\nYour gift has truly made a difference. Our classroom feels brighter, more creative, and full of energy for learning. Every day, I see students excited to try new activities, work together, and take pride in their work, all because of your generosity. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where curiosity, creativity, and joy can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1758202570365,"projectUrl":"project/fun-food-and-learning-for-bright-young/9463428/","projectTitle":"Fun, Food, and Learning for Bright Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5187667"},{"teacherId":5187667,"projectId":9463440,"letterContent":"When our new supplies arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement. They gathered around as we unpacked the boxes, their eyes lighting up at the bright Astrobrights paper, colorful folders, and fun pens. One student said, \"This looks like a rainbow of learning!\" and that's exactly what it felt like, our classroom instantly became brighter and more inviting.\r\n\r\nWe've already put these materials to great use. The colorful paper has been perfect for our writing projects; my students have been publishing their final drafts on the neon sheets and proudly displaying them around the room. The new folders have helped us stay organized, with each color representing a subject area. The laminating sheets have been a game-changer; we've created durable anchor charts, reusable word work mats, and learning games that will last us all year. During math centers, the copy money props have added excitement as students practice counting and making change in fun, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nThese resources have truly transformed our classroom. My students take pride in their work, and the vibrant materials make even everyday tasks feel special. Thank you so much for your generosity and support. You've given my students not only tools for learning, but also a sense of joy and ownership in their education. Because of your kindness, our classroom feels more creative, organized, and full of possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1753886677358,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom-office-essentials-b/9463440/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom & Office Essentials Bundle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5187667"},{"teacherId":9194727,"projectId":9485248,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for supporting my project, \"Fidgeting Our Way Through the Day.\" Your generosity has brought calm, focus, and joy to my 2nd-grade classroom in ways that I could only dream of before your help. You've done so much more than provide fidgets and kick bands—you've given my students tools to help them succeed, emotionally and academically.\r\n\r\nEvery classroom has a mix of learners: the quiet thinkers, the hands-on explorers, the wigglers, and the dreamers. My students are no different. Before this project, many of them struggled to stay engaged for long periods. They'd rock in their chairs, tap pencils, or move constantly just trying to focus. It wasn't because they didn't care—it was because their little bodies simply needed movement to stay connected to their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the fidgets and kick bands arrived, it was like watching a light switch flip on. Students who used to fidget out of frustration now channel that energy productively. The first morning we introduced the new tools, I explained that these were not toys, but \"focus helpers.\" The excitement was contagious. Every student wanted to try one, and soon we had calm, quiet energy in the room. Instead of bouncing around, my students were bouncing ideas.\r\n\r\nFor my students with attention difficulties or sensory needs, these items have been life-changing. One student who used to constantly ask to leave their seat now stays focused for entire lessons, gently stretching the kick band under their desk while participating in class discussions. Another student who often chewed on pencils now uses a sensory fidget ring instead, reducing anxiety and keeping their hands busy while reading aloud. The difference in classroom atmosphere is remarkable—less distraction, more engagement, and far more smiles.\r\n\r\nEven better, students have developed a stronger sense of self-awareness. They now recognize when they need a movement break or when a fidget helps them refocus. We've had wonderful conversations about mindfulness and self-control, topics that many adults are still learning to master! It's beautiful to see young children gaining these lifelong skills through something as simple as a kick band or fidget cube.\r\n\r\nThe parents have noticed the change too. Several have shared that their children come home calmer and more eager to talk about their day. One parent told me, \"My child said school is easier now because they can think better.\" That statement alone made every effort worthwhile. Your donation directly touched lives—not in an abstract way, but in tangible, everyday moments that matter deeply.\r\n\r\nYou've helped transform our classroom into a place that honors every learner's needs. Students are no longer told to \"sit still\" but are instead encouraged to \"stay focused in the way that works for you.\" That message of inclusion, understanding, and grace is priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing that movement and learning can coexist. Thank you for helping my students find comfort, focus, and joy in their education. Every day, when I see them quietly stretching their legs or turning a fidget in their hands while listening attentively, I'm reminded of your kindness. You've made learning accessible, inclusive, and fun for every child in my classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will continue to ripple far beyond this year. Future classes will also benefit from these tools, each student discovering their own way to stay engaged and successful. From my heart—and from the hearts of 20 wiggly, wonderful 2nd graders—thank you for helping us fidget our way through the day with purpose, peace, and pride.","fullyFundedDate":1753770537924,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-it-started/9485248/","projectTitle":"Let's Get It Started","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9194727_orig.jpg?crop=630,630,x184,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714586282816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msl-renarandle"},{"teacherId":9194727,"projectId":9276462,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of cleaning supplies has made such a meaningful difference in our second-grade classroom. Before your support, I often worried about how to keep our shared spaces clean and healthy with limited resources. Like many schools, our supplies would run out long before the school year ended. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have access to everything we need to maintain a clean, welcoming environment that reflects pride and respect for learning.\r\n\r\nHaving the right cleaning materials has transformed the way my students view our classroom. We now have disinfecting wipes, paper towels, sprays, and gloves to keep our tables and learning stations tidy after projects, snacks, and art activities. The students have even created a \"Clean Team\" rotation — they take turns ensuring the classroom is spotless before dismissal. This small change has strengthened their sense of ownership and responsibility.\r\n\r\nHealth-wise, your gift has been a tremendous blessing. With cold and flu season always lurking, we've seen a noticeable decrease in student absences. The children are learning that taking care of their environment helps take care of one another. They're practicing good hygiene habits and understanding the importance of a clean workspace.\r\n\r\nEmotionally, it's also created peace of mind — both for me as a teacher and for the families I serve. Parents appreciate knowing their children are learning in a clean, safe place. And when students walk into a fresh, organized classroom each morning, they're more focused and calm.\r\n\r\nYour donation went beyond cleaning supplies — it built a foundation of care, respect, and community pride. You've helped create an atmosphere where learning thrives because students feel valued and protected. Thank you for giving us the tools to shine, both literally and figuratively.","fullyFundedDate":1746699686337,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-confidence-cleanliness-an/9276462/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start: Confidence, Cleanliness, and Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9194727_orig.jpg?crop=630,630,x184,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714586282816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msl-renarandle"},{"teacherId":9194727,"projectId":9275653,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous contribution toward providing snacks for my second-grade classroom. Your gift may seem simple, but to my students, it is a daily reminder that someone cares about them. Many of my students arrive at school without breakfast or lunch, often due to circumstances beyond their control. When they know there are snacks waiting for them, it changes their entire day. It turns morning frowns into smiles, sleepy eyes into excitement, and distracted minds into focused learners.\r\n\r\nThe difference is easy to see. When students have healthy snacks throughout the day, their energy and participation increase noticeably. Lessons flow more smoothly, reading groups stay more engaged, and our afternoon learning time becomes productive instead of sluggish. For a child who may not have eaten since the previous evening, even a small snack can mean the difference between feeling hopeless and feeling ready to try again.\r\n\r\nYour support helps me meet a need that goes beyond academics — it touches the heart of each child. In our classroom, we talk about community, kindness, and looking out for one another. Thanks to your donation, I'm able to model what that means. My students now understand that generosity doesn't have to be grand to be meaningful; even a snack shared at the right time can make someone's whole day better.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift is both immediate and lasting. I see students who were once withdrawn now feeling comfortable asking for help or joining group activities because they feel secure. You have helped create that sense of safety. It's not just about food — it's about belonging.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom family. Your act of kindness has filled stomachs, lifted spirits, and inspired hope. You've shown my students that the world is full of people who care about their success and well-being. On behalf of every child who now feels seen, loved, and cared for — thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1746785724699,"projectUrl":"project/snack-it-forward/9275653/","projectTitle":"Snack It Forward","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9194727_orig.jpg?crop=630,630,x184,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714586282816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msl-renarandle"},{"teacherId":9194727,"projectId":9249380,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation that brought new books to our classroom library. For a second-grade class full of curious, imaginative readers, this gift is like unlocking new worlds. The moment the boxes arrived, my students' excitement filled the room — they couldn't wait to explore the stories waiting inside.\r\n\r\nWe spent the first day creating a mini \"library reveal.\" Students helped unpack, sort, and display the books on our shelves. I wish you could have seen their faces light up as they discovered stories about friendship, adventure, animals, and heroes who looked like them. That moment reminded me why I became a teacher — to spark joy, confidence, and curiosity in young learners.\r\n\r\nSince your donation, reading time has become the most anticipated part of our day. Students are now reading during choice time, sharing stories with each other, and even forming their own \"book clubs.\" One student who previously struggled with reading now proudly volunteers to read aloud to the class. Another found comfort in a book about perseverance and said, \"This book made me feel brave.\" These are the priceless moments your generosity made possible.\r\n\r\nBeyond literacy skills, these books nurture emotional growth and empathy. My students are learning to see the world through different perspectives and to dream bigger dreams. You have helped us cultivate not just readers, but thinkers, leaders, and believers in their own potential.\r\n\r\nYour gift has truly changed our classroom community. The books you provided will be read and loved by many future classes to come. Thank you for reminding my students that reading is not just an assignment — it's an adventure, and you made it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1745447766008,"projectUrl":"project/library-revamp/9249380/","projectTitle":"Library Revamp","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9194727_orig.jpg?crop=630,630,x184,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714586282816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msl-renarandle"},{"teacherId":9628407,"projectId":9527232,"letterContent":"Students were so happy to have a place to put their papers and their art work for me to grade thank you so much for all that you've done for me and for my students. We greatly appreciate all and everything you've done! I now have a place to talk to students one on one that need a bit more help and gives them a sense of security. It's also great place to sit and have lunch with the kiddos for extra credit it's been amazing to have more experience with them this way! You're an awesome donator for taking your time and money to help us out!","fullyFundedDate":1760553801886,"projectUrl":"project/desk-for-grading-papers/9527232/","projectTitle":"Desk for Grading Papers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cavener","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9628407_orig.jpg?crop=1244,1244,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722967093083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9628407"},{"teacherId":566241,"projectId":9706977,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our STEM Project at SpencerElementary! Because of your generosity, our students are exploring science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nYour gift helped us get math manipulatives to conceptualize msyj skills and our classrooms are buzzing with excitement and creativity. One student said, \"I love testing my ideas!\"\r\n\r\nYou've inspired our young learners to dream big and believe they can be future mathematicians, scientists and inventors. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1758202901396,"projectUrl":"project/team-stem/9706977/","projectTitle":"Team STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566241_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718143670467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsballardclass"},{"teacherId":6624132,"projectId":9702899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and support. Our class is so excited about science. Every Friday we have \"Fun Fun\" science experiments. It is so awesome to see their curiosity about what will happen during the science experiments. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be with such wonderful students. They deserve the best. But due to the low income of our school area many aren't able to experience hands-on science activities. Our special education classroom is a great place to learn. I am as excited as the students to see all the cool science stuff.","fullyFundedDate":1758202706742,"projectUrl":"project/science-for-the-win/9702899/","projectTitle":"Science for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6624132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691036359889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hall1"},{"teacherId":6624132,"projectId":9505904,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your kindness and support. We have a healthy bunch of scholars in our self contained special education classroom. Our classroom is full of good eaters. Your empathy and understanding shines bright. We are located in eastern rural Oklahoma City. Which is in a very low economic status area. A high percentage of our student population live in property with parents that do their best they can. Our student most times do without a lot of things. But not now! We are truly blessed to have received so many yummy snacks to keep our energy up to continue learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755211982454,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-win/9505904/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6624132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691036359889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hall1"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87039","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":193,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.9,"schoolId":87039,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Spencer Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Spencer Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/spencer-elementary-school/87039"}