{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Olivet Elementary Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":12.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8326944,"projectId":10120674,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring coding and robotics to our students! With our Ozobot Ari, coding markers, and magnets, students can create code, test their ideas, and immediately see their work come to life. This hands-on experience makes coding exciting and accessible while building problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and persistence.\r\n\r\nStudents especially enjoy experimenting with the robot and figuring out how to make it complete different challenges. It has been wonderful to see students who thrive with hands-on learning become especially engaged and excited to practice their coding skills.\r\n\r\nBest of all, the impact has expanded beyond my sixth-grade classroom. These resources helped me start a lunchtime Coding Club where students from different classes and grade levels can explore coding, practice new skills, and learn from one another. Seeing students choose to spend their lunchtime coding and creating has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing a resource that has not only enriched our classroom but created new learning opportunities for students across our school!","fullyFundedDate":1773871076853,"projectUrl":"project/robot-ready-empowering-young-coders/10120674/","projectTitle":"Robot Ready: Empowering Young Coders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8326944_orig.jpg?crop=2013,2013,x0,y422&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755797763530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8326944"},{"teacherId":8326944,"projectId":10120686,"letterContent":"Due to your generosity we were able to add a second TV screen to our classroom, and it has made a wonderful impact on our learning environment. What may seem like simply adding another screen has actually given us a flexible new teaching tool that we use in many different ways throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest improvements has been making visual information more accessible to every student. With two screens in different parts of the classroom, I can display schedules, directions, large infographics, examples, timers, and other important information where students can easily see it, no matter where they are sitting. Students no longer have to rely on being able to clearly see one screen on one side of the room. This has made our classroom feel more organized, accessible, and supportive.\r\n\r\nThe second screen has also become almost like having another digital whiteboard. I can use one screen for our main lesson while displaying supporting information on the other. For example, students might see the assignment directions on one screen while I model the activity on the other. We can compare texts or visuals side by side, keep a timer or schedule visible during an activity, or display student work without having to remove our lesson materials from the main screen.\r\n\r\nIt has also given us much more flexibility for small-group learning. A group of students can work with me or another adult using one screen while the rest of the class continues working with information displayed on the other. This allows technology to support different types of learning happening in the classroom at the same time.\r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoy how interactive and flexible our classroom has become. They love seeing large visuals, participating in activities on the screens, and having their own work displayed for their classmates. Students who benefit from visual directions and reminders have especially warmed to having information consistently available around the room. Instead of repeatedly asking what they should be doing, they can look up and find the directions, schedule, or visual support they need.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the second TV has helped us create a classroom where technology adapts to what our students need. It can be a teaching screen, a digital whiteboard, a presentation space, a small-group resource, a visual schedule, or a place to celebrate student work. There are so many possibilities!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our classroom this incredibly versatile tool. Your generosity has helped us create a more flexible, engaging, and accessible learning environment where every student has more opportunities to see, participate, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1773871076677,"projectUrl":"project/a-clear-view-for-bright-minds/10120686/","projectTitle":"A Clear View for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8326944_orig.jpg?crop=2013,2013,x0,y422&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755797763530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8326944"},{"teacherId":615585,"projectId":10178171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with a new Chromebook cart! Our students have been so excited to have a neat, organized, and safe place to store and charge their Chromebooks each day. Before we received the cart, the devices took up an entire table in our classroom. Now that space has been freed up and can be used for student workspace and small-group instruction. This project has made our classroom more organized, functional, and welcoming, while helping our students take greater responsibility for caring for their technology. We are so grateful for your generosity and for the positive impact you have made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779304933849,"projectUrl":"project/wanted-a-safe-place-to-keep-our-school/10178171/","projectTitle":"Wanted: a Safe Place to Keep Our School Computers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alaina-lee"},{"teacherId":9522704,"projectId":10421036,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom library! My students were so excited to see the new books arrive and couldn't wait to choose them during independent reading time. These books have given my fourth graders engaging stories that build reading skills while teaching important lessons about empathy, inclusion, perseverance, and growth mindset. During read-alouds, students make connections, discuss characters' choices, learn new vocabulary, and practice thinking deeply about what they read. It has been especially rewarding to see students eagerly recommending books to one another and choosing to read them again and again. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where every student feels seen, valued, and inspired to become a confident reader.","fullyFundedDate":1787172588242,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-through-great-stories/10421036/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers Through Great Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9522704_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1250,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721088552340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9522704"},{"teacherId":615585,"projectId":10161942,"letterContent":"This impact letter is especially meaningful, as it goes out to a donor whom I've known for many years and who generously funded our entire project in one go. Thank you Jacob! \r\n\r\nThe kids were beyond excited to receive their high-interest nonfiction books. They immediately dove into learning about everything from bizarre historical facts to inspiring heroes, scientists, writers, and other quirky wonders of the world. Seeing piles of new books was a joy for them, and they eagerly shared their discoveries with their second-grade buddies and families at home. I'm so appreciative of your thoughtful generosity in supporting our classroom and making such a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1777343564534,"projectUrl":"project/needed-high-interest-non-fiction-books/10161942/","projectTitle":"Needed: High-Interest Non-Fiction Books to Hook my Reluctant Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alaina-lee"},{"teacherId":615585,"projectId":10131236,"letterContent":"Your generosity and kindness shine through in every gift you've shared with us. By supporting our classroom, you've made a direct and lasting impact on our students' education. Thanks to you, these young learners are equipped not only with materials but with the encouragement to keep striving. Your support helps nurture their curiosity, growth, and success every single day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom now has multiple sets of books that have transformed our reading groups. With everyone reading the same book, our students are fully immersed in book talks, building their discussion skills and deepening their understanding of literature. These book groups have not only strengthened their analytical thinking but also fostered a sense of community and self-expression. The students have been so excited to dive into these titles, and it's been wonderful to see them engage so deeply. Your kindness and support have truly enriched their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1773870281441,"projectUrl":"project/wanted-high-interest-books-to-spark-my/10131236/","projectTitle":"Wanted: High-Interest Books to Spark My Students' Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alaina-lee"},{"teacherId":615585,"projectId":9962320,"letterContent":"Your generosity and kindness shine through in every gift you've shared with us. By supporting our classroom, you've made a direct and lasting impact on our students' education. Thanks to you, these young learners are equipped not only with materials but with the encouragement to keep striving. Your support helps nurture their curiosity, growth, and success every single day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed. The kidney-shaped table has become a hub for small group instruction and collaboration, giving students a welcoming space to work together. The chart paper easel has been invaluable for displaying helpful posters and giving students a clear place to reference directions. \r\n\r\nIt was truly wonderful to see the kids dive into their origami practice during our LEGO-Origami afterschool program. The wide table gave us the perfect space, making it easy for me to demonstrate each folding step and assist multiple students at once. It's been amazing watching their focus and creativity grow!\r\n\r\nEvery day, these tools are helping us learn and grow. We're so grateful for the impact you've made!","fullyFundedDate":1773871074754,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-learner-shine-a-small-gro/9962320/","projectTitle":"Helping Every Learner Shine: A Small-Group Space for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alaina-lee"},{"teacherId":3040065,"projectId":9888633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kidney table project and investing in my students' learning. Because of your generosity, I now have a dedicated space where students can gather comfortably for small-group instruction. The new table has made a noticeable difference in how my students focus, participate, and collaborate during lessons. With enough elbow room to work and learn, students are more engaged and confident when asking questions, practicing new skills, and receiving individualized support.\r\n\r\nThis table has allowed me to provide more effective, high-quality instruction in reading and math. I can sit close to students, observe their thinking, and give immediate feedback, which helps them grow academically and build confidence. What may seem like a simple piece of furniture has truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a space where meaningful learning happens every day. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768788438695,"projectUrl":"project/a-table-for-teaching-creating-space-for/9888633/","projectTitle":"A Table for Teaching: Creating Space for Small Group Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3040065_orig.jpg?crop=2225,2225,x0,y244&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743621437275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ameliatrue"},{"teacherId":3040065,"projectId":9861684,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making A Long Walk to Water possible for my students. Because every child has their own copy, we are able to read closely and thoughtfully together. Through this novel, students are practicing key reading skills such as tracking multiple perspectives, analyzing character growth, and identifying themes like perseverance, resilience, and hope. We are also learning how fiction can teach us about real-world issues, including access to clean water and the power of one person's actions.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and engaging. Students follow along in their own books, annotate important moments, and pause often for discussion. We reread meaningful passages, ask questions, and make connections to our own lives and the world around us. Having individual copies has made our conversations richer and has helped students feel confident participating.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant readers are especially enjoying this book. They feel proud having a book of their own and are eager to share their thinking during discussions. Seeing students so engaged, empathetic, and motivated has been incredibly rewarding. Your generosity has truly made an impact on how my students experience reading—thank you for helping bring this story to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764706495816,"projectUrl":"project/a-long-walk-to-water-inspiring-empathy/9861684/","projectTitle":"A Long Walk to Water: Inspiring Empathy Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3040065_orig.jpg?crop=2225,2225,x0,y244&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743621437275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ameliatrue"},{"teacherId":8326944,"projectId":9633961,"letterContent":"When I learned that our class would be receiving new Chromebooks this year, I was thrilled! In our classroom, technology isn't just a convenience—it's an essential tool for research, writing, collaboration, and accessing curriculum. With the new Chromebooks, students can work in Google Classroom, participate in interactive math lessons, and use educational platforms for reading and science without the constant lag, freezing, or lost progress that we often experienced with our older devices. This reliability has already helped students stay more focused and confident in their work.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been the speed and consistency of these new Chromebooks. They love being able to open assignments quickly, switch between apps smoothly, and complete projects without having to wait for their device to load. Several students who previously struggled with older devices have already shown a noticeable change in their engagement; one student in particular, who often became frustrated when his Chromebook froze during writing assignments, is now eagerly editing and publishing his work with pride.\r\n\r\nThese Chromebooks are more than just technology—they're opening doors for equity and innovation. By ensuring all students have access to reliable devices, we're creating an environment where every learner can participate fully, collaborate meaningfully, and explore new ideas without barriers. Your support has truly helped level the playing field for my classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for giving my students the tools they need to learn and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students thrive with this much-needed upgrade!","fullyFundedDate":1758832512530,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-bridge-the-tech-gap/9633961/","projectTitle":"Help Us Bridge the Tech Gap","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8326944_orig.jpg?crop=2013,2013,x0,y422&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755797763530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8326944"},{"teacherId":8326944,"projectId":9371941,"letterContent":"I wanted to share how much your generosity has impacted our 6th-grade classroom. Thanks to your donation, we were able to purchase cubbies that have transformed the way we store and access our materials. Students now have a dedicated space for their notebooks, journals, and supplies, which has made our room feel more open and organized. The extra desk space has allowed us to complete group projects and hands-on activities much more comfortably.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was the day the students walked in and saw the cubbies for the first time. Their faces lit up, and several students immediately began planning how they would organize their materials. \r\n\r\nWe're already seeing real benefits during our current projects. For example, during our research and writing lessons, students are able to quickly gather the materials they need without disrupting the class or wasting time searching for missing items. This has improved our efficiency and helped them stay more focused and prepared.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building student responsibility and independence by integrating the cubbies into daily routines—such as turning in assignments, collecting journals, and prepping materials for group work. These habits are helping them stay organized and feel ownership over their learning space.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students and helping create a more efficient, engaging, and organized classroom environment. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1757706033697,"projectUrl":"project/building-brighter-minds-new-cubbies-ne/9371941/","projectTitle":"Building Brighter Minds: New Cubbies, New Books, New Beginnings!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8326944_orig.jpg?crop=2013,2013,x0,y422&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755797763530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8326944"},{"teacherId":8326944,"projectId":9376802,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for funding our class set of calculators. This donation has already made a tremendous difference for my 6th-grade students. Since our school does not provide calculators, learning new middle school math concepts—especially for students who are still building confidence with basic arithmetic—was often challenging. We previously relied on inexpensive dollar-store calculators, but they frequently broke or malfunctioned, making them unreliable and frustrating for students.\r\n\r\nYour donation changed that. With this new class set of calculators, students now have a dependable tool to support their understanding of operations with fractions, decimals, signed numbers, and multi-step equations. During our recent math lessons, students were able to focus on problem-solving and conceptual understanding rather than getting stuck on computation. A specific moment that stood out was watching students use the calculators while working through integer operations—suddenly, students who usually hesitate were engaging confidently and completing more practice problems than ever before.\r\n\r\nWhen the calculators were first introduced, the excitement was clear. Students were surprised and thankful to have high-quality tools that made them feel more prepared for middle school math. Several commented that they felt \"like real mathematicians\" and that the calculators helped them better understand what they were learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue integrating the calculators into our math units on signed numbers, expressions, and ratios. Having reliable calculators allows students to focus more deeply on reasoning, accuracy, and checking their work—essential skills they'll carry into future grades.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and giving them a resource that will support learning for years to come. 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