{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Esperanza Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6050378,"projectId":10520381,"letterContent":"I want to personally thank you for your generous donation to my classroom project. My students have really enjoyed working with the materials that were donated. With the materials, I have been able to print task box activities, environmental print alphabet cards, and various projects that we have already completed using the cardstock. \r\n\r\nMy students are exceptional learners who are on alternate curriculum due to their disability. Because of this, they require hands on learning activities that provide a lot of extra practice for specific skills. With your donation, I have been able to create materials for my students to have that hands on extra practice.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, my students also benefit from having instruction in social skills. I have printed and used social stories to teach critical skills to my kids in a way that they can understand. My students enjoy listening to the stories and practicing the skills that they talk about.","fullyFundedDate":1787198737640,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-a-print-rich-environment/10520381/","projectTitle":"Learning In A Print Rich Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6050378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543350587186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6050378"},{"teacherId":3130596,"projectId":10383777,"letterContent":"The kids love our new carpet. We use the letters around the edge every day for our morning meeting. Each student sits on a letter, and we go around sharing our morning sentence. During lesson time the colorful squares provide clear zones for kids to sit and learn to respect each other's personal space. The squares also make an easy game board for large group movement games during math time! \r\nThey were THRILLED when they saw it. One of my students said \"its so fancy! it has a whole rainbow!\" They are so proud of it, and feel so special since they are the first class to use it. \r\nI truly appreciate your kind donations. Thank you again for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1784592447465,"projectUrl":"project/plenty-of-room-for-criss-cross-applesauc/10383777/","projectTitle":"Plenty of Room for Criss-Cross Applesauce!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130596_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599765544268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskoval"},{"teacherId":8517402,"projectId":10360602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K classroom by providing us with a printer and laminator! This technology has already made such a big difference in the way we learn and has given us so many opportunities to make learning fun, hands-on, and engaging for our students.\r\n\r\nOne of the things our students love most is being able to use the fun learning materials we create, print, and laminate. We have printed and laminated many different activities to help our students practice writing. Although our students are only in Pre-K, they absolutely love being able to trace letters and their names in different and exciting ways. The majority of our students can already write their names independently by using their name tags as a guide, and we have seen so much growth!\r\n\r\nWe have also created letter-matching games that allow students to match uppercase letters to lowercase letters. We use these games during centers and whole-group activities. Our students especially love gathering together on the carpet for whole-group lessons, where we play letter and letter-sound games. These activities make learning feel more like play while helping our students build important early literacy skills.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the school year, many of our Pre-K students were still learning how to hold and control a pencil. Being able to provide them with fun, engaging ways to practice writing and recognizing their names and letters has helped them grow tremendously.\r\n\r\nWe are only at the end of September, and our students have already made such incredible strides! Thank you for helping us provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences and for giving our students tools that make them excited to learn. Your generosity is making a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1782939433554,"projectUrl":"project/student-engagement-with-a-color-printer/10360602/","projectTitle":"Student Engagement with a Color Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8517402"},{"teacherId":2936936,"projectId":10535043,"letterContent":"The indoor recess materials have made a wonderful difference in our classroom! When weather keeps us inside, my students now have engaging choices that allow them to play, create, and interact with their classmates as options for inside recess!\r\n\r\nThe games and activities encourage cooperation, problem-solving, turn-taking, and positive social interaction while still giving students the mental break they need during the school day. These materials have made indoor recess something my students genuinely look forward to and have helped create a happier, more connected classroom community. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward into the next season with more potential inside recess days, we are so grateful to our donors for giving our students meaningful ways to play and learn together!","fullyFundedDate":1787754972260,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-during-indoor-rece/10535043/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds During Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Worthington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2936936_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y223&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691595989579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2936936"},{"teacherId":3130596,"projectId":10224364,"letterContent":"The super special fine motor tools you purchased for my class have been so so helpful for my students with handwriting issues. Having a variety of pencil grips has allowed me to specialize tools for each student depending on their needs. One little guy use to cry when we had handwriting time, but now he asks \"can I go get my toolbox?\" He sets himself up on his own now, and reaches for those tools as we learn to write longer pieces this year. Some students like using these tools as a reward to keep them engaged and interested when writing gets hard, even if they have the grip skills. \r\nIn our class we call the black dividers \"focus forts.\" Students know how to create a calm and quiet space to do their work or to complete assessments. \r\nThese tools have already made a huge impact in my classroom, I am excited to see the affect over the course of this school year. \r\nThank you again for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1777951813651,"projectUrl":"project/super-stamina-writing-supports-for-1st/10224364/","projectTitle":"Super Stamina: Writing Supports for 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130596_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599765544268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskoval"},{"teacherId":6620190,"projectId":10561158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! My students will have indoor recess game and activities! This Oklahoma weather is so unpredictable and sometimes we have to do indoor recess. Therefore these toys are great for my fourth grade class. \r\nAll the snacks will help my students get through the day. My students will be super excited to have snacks to eat after our recess. Thank you so much! I will be forever grateful. I do not like my students to be hungry. I try and get as many snacks as possible! But this will help my students a lot!","fullyFundedDate":1788146656937,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-games-and-snacks/10561158/","projectTitle":"Indoor recess GAMES and SNACKS!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6620190_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110828943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6620190"},{"teacherId":6620190,"projectId":10370965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. All the supplies are being used daily in my classroom. They were very excited for all organization supplies. The pencil holders have helped them keep their pencil in one place. Usually pencils end up on the floor by the middle of the day. \r\n\r\nThe back seat pockets are very helpful. Students are able to keep their supplies in one place. Books, whiteboards and all materials are in one place. I am very grateful and thankful to all the donations. My students are enjoying every single donation.","fullyFundedDate":1786117285188,"projectUrl":"project/organization-essentials/10370965/","projectTitle":"Organization Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6620190_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110828943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6620190"},{"teacherId":2833559,"projectId":10221980,"letterContent":"Let me start by saying thank you again for supporting me and my classroom with your donations. I was able to create a space where we can store and organize out ipads. We use these daily and the ability to have everything readily available to students has made a huge impact.\r\n\r\nThe shelf helps and storage baskets allows us to store our headphones in a way where even my youngest students can reach them and independently store them. The organizer on top is the perfect fit for our ten ipads and helps the students keep them organized. This makes getting our materials so quick! \r\n\r\nHaving this space makes our class so much better.","fullyFundedDate":1777906469298,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-reading-and-technology/10221980/","projectTitle":"Small Group Reading and Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2833559_orig.png?crop=298,298,x49,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660576108582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-watson4"},{"teacherId":5526560,"projectId":10247355,"letterContent":"These student mailboxes have already made a big difference in my classroom! I just started using them at the beginning of this school year. After teaching the procedures, my students have caught on and are taking care of their papers and folders at the beginning and end of each day.\r\nI love that I now have a way to give that task to the students. Not only does it help them be more responsible, it also takes something off of my plate, which I appreciate. \r\nI can't thank you enough for your donation to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778028356521,"projectUrl":"project/student-mailboxes/10247355/","projectTitle":"Student Mailboxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5526560_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531447616070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5526560"},{"teacherId":10081439,"projectId":9884547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to my classroom!\r\nMy students have enjoyed the building supplies, such as the Knex, snapblocks and science viewers. But the BEST part was watching the butterflies develop and fly away. The looks on their faces as each step happened was priceless.\r\nThe Cyanotype Paper was a wonderful experience for them. They were able to see the sun work in real time. They had such fun collecting natural things to make art. We also used the paper to make their name with magnets and the sun.\r\nAs this year commences with new students, they are also enjoying the snapblocks and other hands on materials. I have yet to use the cyanotype paper with this new group, but will be doing so before long. The joy that comes from each new experience that the kids have is so exciting. When the parents see pictures of their children doing cool stuff it gives them joy as well (through classdojo).","fullyFundedDate":1772807135482,"projectUrl":"project/big-ideas-for-little-learners/9884547/","projectTitle":"Big Ideas for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Copas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10081439_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x40,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752682834744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081439"},{"teacherId":10605398,"projectId":10520105,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful to the DonorsChoose Community! The STEM kits I received have been great resources that truly enrich my class. It's so important to have a variety of hands-on experiences for young learners. This is a great way to spark a love of science and engineering, and develop fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nI also love the student collaboration that I've seen. Kids rarely work alone on these kits; they invite their friends over and put their heads together. It's really neat to see them practice leadership, conflict resolution, and problem solving while they build a bridge.\r\n\r\nThe Snap Circuit kits have proved to be especially popular. Not only in STEM class—my gifted students frequently select them for personal choice time! They're developing an interest in engineering that could shape their futures. My students LOVE these kits, and I'm so glad that DonorsChoose let me share these experiences with them!","fullyFundedDate":1787185720401,"projectUrl":"project/stem-love/10520105/","projectTitle":"STEM Love!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Good","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10605398"},{"teacherId":3582818,"projectId":10404582,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new book bins are making it easier and more enjoyable for students to find books they are excited to read! The bins allow us to organize books in kid-friendly ways by popular topics, series, characters, and interests. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by shelves filled with book spines, students can browse through clearly organized collections, see book covers more easily, and independently find books that catch their attention.\r\n\r\nThese bins are especially helpful for our youngest readers and for students who may still be developing confidence when choosing books. Easier browsing means students spend less time searching and more time reading. We are already creating a library experience that feels more accessible, organized, and inviting—one where every student can experience the excitement of discovering a book that feels just right.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our readers and helping us create a library designed with children in mind. Your generosity has provided much more than book storage—you have helped make books easier to discover, reading choices more independent, and trips to the library even happier!","fullyFundedDate":1785178134024,"projectUrl":"project/book-bins-happy-readers/10404582/","projectTitle":"Book Bins = Happy Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3582818_orig.jpg?crop=2185,2185,x0,y466&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749045767325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcdonaldreads"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87040","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":411,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":89,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.0,"schoolId":87040,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Esperanza Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Esperanza Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/stand-watie-elementary-school/87040"}