{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Will Rogers Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8578756,"projectId":9699785,"letterContent":"The butterflies have hatched, flown, and finished their life cycle—but they still have a special place in our classroom. Students love picking them up to study their wings and tiny bodies. Science keeps happening, even with butterflies that are no longer alive.\r\n\r\nThe magnets have also been a huge hit. We've been tackling each little magnetism challenge from the kit, and the kids are completely captivated. What is that invisible force holding a magnet in midair? Why won't the same poles stick together? This small kit makes the magic feel real.\r\n\r\nThe micro:bit car has been another source of wonder. We're still tinkering, exploring, and discovering everything it can do. 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Your gracious gift of high-interest, low-vocabulary books has made a world of difference in their lives, and some are beginning to really enjoy reading. The fifth grade boys who read Tornado, wanted to keep reading so they could find out what happened to the dog in the book. You know that when fifth grade boys who don't like to read, complain when they have to stop reading to go to their next class, that you have made a difference. That is just what you did with your incredible gift of books. \r\n\r\nNot only are the fifth grade boys having fun reading, but my other students are also loving the book Third Grade Angels! They are not only improving their reading skills, but wanting to act out scenes from the book and describe the characters, main ideas, and make predictions about what might happen next. Students are improving their vocabulary, and are looking forward to reading Fourth Grade Rats! Thanks to you, my students are now beginning to believe me when I say \"You Can Read\"!!","fullyFundedDate":1757683192252,"projectUrl":"project/you-can-read/9641066/","projectTitle":"You Can Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kearns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216474"},{"teacherId":3622542,"projectId":9653306,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited to open our gift of a new drum! It it especially being used in our upcoming 4th Grade program \"There's a Sea in our bedroom,\" a children's story about using the imagination of the ocean, that we will present in the spring! This opportunity will give even more students in each class the chance to build rhythmic integrity, and steady beat as well as the joy and love for music. Thanks again so much for contributing to our music success and helping to build our program for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1758820751953,"projectUrl":"project/drum-for-music/9653306/","projectTitle":"Drum for Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3622542_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464276236127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3622542"},{"teacherId":8308122,"projectId":9729228,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing resources that will help strengthen my students' spelling, reading, writing, and math skills.\r\n\r\nThe Hand2Mind Beginning Word Builder offers a hands-on way for students to practice spelling, reading, and identifying words. 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You are meeting a need that is not only tasty, but also essential—providing nutritious snacks that help refuel our students' bodies so they can learn and thrive.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided have carried us through the first semester of school. Thanks to your generosity, the fear of going without food until lunchtime is no longer a concern for our students. Even more importantly, no student has to feel embarrassed about not having a snack—your support has created a sense of comfort, dignity, and belonging in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for the meaningful impact you continue to make in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1757683118203,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-eating/9607957/","projectTitle":"Healthy Eating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308122"},{"teacherId":8308122,"projectId":9572451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing resources that help our students regulate their energy and focus throughout the day!\r\n\r\nThe Light-Up Dance Mat has been an amazing tool for getting our bodies moving when we need an energy boost. Students love using it, and it helps them refocus by increasing blood flow to the brain and giving them a fun, structured movement break.\r\n\r\nYou also provided us with a Japanese Zen Garden, which has quickly become a class favorite for slowing down. It's a quiet, hands-on activity that allows students to independently practice calming strategies while still staying engaged.\r\n\r\nOur absolute favorite resource is the Bubble Fish Motion Lamp. When students feel overwhelmed or their thoughts are moving too fast, they can relax in our cozy corner and watch the fish float by. They especially enjoy predicting what color the lamp will change to next—it's such a soothing way to reset.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and giving our students meaningful tools to help them learn, regulate, and thrive each day. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1755729275216,"projectUrl":"project/lets-move/9572451/","projectTitle":"Let’s Move!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308122"},{"teacherId":8308122,"projectId":9303604,"letterContent":"We recently had a lesson on place value, and the Colorful Base Ten Set was incredibly helpful in supporting students' understanding. Being able to manipulate the pieces made the concept much more concrete and engaging for them.\r\n\r\nThe students were ecstatic when they saw the new resources! Their excitement filled the room, and they were eager to explore and use the materials you generously provided for our project.\r\n\r\nOur next project is to strengthen our calm-down corner with resources students can use independently to help regulate their emotions. We look forward to creating a space that supports students in developing healthy self-management skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746472105461,"projectUrl":"project/math-supports/9303604/","projectTitle":"Math Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308122"},{"teacherId":2861491,"projectId":9732522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my \"Wiggle, Wiggle, Learn!\" Project. The students have greatly enjoyed using their new alternative seating in our classroom. In fact, many of them try to race each other to see who can earn the new seating first. \r\n\r\nIt is because of generous donors, like yourselves, that we can benefit from these items that help make learning more fun and engaging. Science has shown that movement helps students learn and these seats and bands do just that! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758805139901,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-wiggle-learn/9732522/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Wiggle, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2861491_orig.jpg?crop=2822,2822,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740173220267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2861491"},{"teacherId":7742930,"projectId":9574605,"letterContent":"We've been using the new sensory materials and seating options every day, and they've made a huge difference in our classroom! One of our favorite activities has been our new \"Calm Corner\" project. We created a dedicated space in the classroom where students can go when they need a sensory break or a few minutes to reset. The bean bag, floor pillows, and sensory toys like the magnetic tiles and stacking rocks help students regulate their emotions and return to learning with better focus and calmness.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was priceless! The moment they walked in and saw the new bean bag and colorful pillows, their eyes lit up. They immediately started exploring the sensory toys—many of them were drawn to the magnetic tiles and stacking rocks, creating towers, patterns, and imaginative structures. One student even said, \"This is the coolest day ever!\"\r\n\r\nRight now, we're incorporating the sensory materials into our social-emotional learning unit. Students are learning about feelings, self-regulation, and mindfulness. As part of this, they'll be using the sensory tools during reflection activities and journaling. We're also planning a \"design your own calm space\" mini-project where students get to suggest how we might improve our Calm Corner and describe how the tools help them. It's all about giving them voice, choice, and strategies for success.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more inclusive, calm, and supportive. These resources aren't just materials—they're making real moments of growth and joy possible every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758805433127,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-while-coping/9574605/","projectTitle":"Comfort While Coping","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7742930_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708569050260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7742930"},{"teacherId":8516043,"projectId":9621766,"letterContent":"The Learning Palette has been an incredible addition to our classroom! My students absolutely love using it to practice letter sounds, phonics, and early reading skills in a fun, hands-on way. It turns learning into a game — helping students stay engaged while building essential foundational literacy skills. This resource allows children to work independently or in small groups, boosting confidence as they see their own progress. Thanks to your support, my students are learning through play, strengthening their reading skills, and having fun while doing it!","fullyFundedDate":1755700922726,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-with-phonics-fun/9621766/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers with Phonics Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuthbertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691691549525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8516043"},{"teacherId":8516043,"projectId":9307138,"letterContent":"Whiteboards, markers, and erasers may seem simple, but in our classroom, they're powerful learning tools used every single day. My students use them to practice writing, solve math problems, sound out words, and show their thinking in real time. Having personal whiteboards allows every child to actively participate, take risks, and make mistakes without fear — because they can simply erase and try again. These materials help keep learning fun, hands-on, and engaging while building confidence and independence. Your support will ensure that my students have the tools they need to think, create, and grow every day!","fullyFundedDate":1746451053023,"projectUrl":"project/write-on-tools-for-young-writers/9307138/","projectTitle":"Write On! Tools for Young Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuthbertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691691549525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8516043"},{"teacherId":6582613,"projectId":9289726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom. These will help enhance our social studies and science units and bring many real world examples to our children through words and pictures. The children can pick these books to read on their own, or we use them for the whole class to look at photographs and expand our background knowledge in many different areas. \r\n\r\nWe have already used these books to help learn about the dust bowl in Oklahoma, utilizing the photographs taken of actual events to bring history to life. We have learned about landforms and these books helped influence how we picture these landforms that we do not have in our own backyards. We will be working with liquids and solids next and the children are excited to read about these topics while we study them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your charitable nature and heart for the children my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746456324837,"projectUrl":"project/enriching-books-for-the-classroom/9289726/","projectTitle":"Enriching Books for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6582613"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86951","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":662,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":16,"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":79.3,"schoolId":86951,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Will Rogers Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Will Rogers Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/edmond-public-schools/will-rogers-elementary-school/86951"}