{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Golden Oak Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8995569,"projectId":10426114,"letterContent":"I honestly cannot express how grateful I am for making this long-awaited dream a reality for my classroom! This is a project I have been trying to get funded for several years, and to finally have the opportunity to bring a 3D printer into my classroom is incredibly exciting and meaningful to me. I have an amazing group of students who are full of curiosity, creativity, and potential, and I want them to have opportunities to explore, create, and experience things they may not otherwise have access to. Many of my students come from households where access to innovative technology and hands-on STEM experiences is limited. Your generosity is giving them an opportunity to step beyond the traditional classroom experience and explore a world of possibilities. I cannot wait to see their faces when they realize they can take an idea from their imagination, design it, and actually bring it to life!\r\n\r\nThis 3D printer will open so many doors for learning. My students will have opportunities to explore engineering, science, problem-solving, and creativity through hands-on challenges like designing crash-resistant race cars to protect an egg and working together to build and test catapults. They will learn that engineering involves experimenting, making mistakes, adjusting designs, and trying again. More importantly, they will begin to see themselves as creators, innovators, and problem-solvers. As their teacher, one of my greatest hopes is that my students never feel limited by their circumstances or believe that certain opportunities are out of reach for them. I want them to dream big, discover new interests, and see possibilities for their futures that they may not have imagined before. Thank you for believing in my students, investing in their potential, and helping me bring a project that has been years in the making to life. Your generosity is about so much more than a piece of technology; you are giving my students experiences, confidence, and opportunities that could inspire them for years to come. I will be forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1793195073775,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-3d-printing/10426114/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning With 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995569_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x921,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681610913163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creyez"},{"teacherId":8995569,"projectId":10674701,"letterContent":"I am truly so grateful for your generosity and for helping bring these beautiful illustrated Harry Potter books into our classroom! As a teacher, one of the things I love most is watching a student's excitement when they discover a book that captures their imagination and makes them want to keep reading. These books offer so much more than an entertaining story. The detailed illustrations help bring the characters, settings, and adventures to life, making longer chapter books feel less intimidating and more inviting. For students who may not typically reach for a traditional chapter book, having these visually engaging stories available can be just the encouragement they need to give reading a chance. Your support is helping put books into the hands of students who might discover a new favorite series and a whole new appreciation for reading.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited to see my students explore these books, share their favorite characters, talk about the adventures, and encourage one another to keep reading. My hope is that these books will spark curiosity, build reading confidence, strengthen comprehension, and inspire students to spend more time enjoying books simply because they want to. Sometimes all it takes is finding the right book to turn a reluctant reader into an enthusiastic one! Thank you for investing in my students, supporting our classroom library, and helping me create an environment where reading is something students look forward to rather than something they feel they have to do. Your kindness is making a difference that goes far beyond adding books to a shelf. You are helping inspire a love of reading that I hope my students will carry with them for years to come. I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1793194895588,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-class-library-with-engaging/10674701/","projectTitle":"Building Our Class Library With Engaging Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995569_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x921,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681610913163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creyez"},{"teacherId":8995569,"projectId":10594306,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and for helping bring our classroom student store to life! Your donations have provided my students with so many fun and exciting rewards to work toward, including LEGO sets, sports balls, creative art activities, squishy toys, and other fun surprises. These items may seem like simple prizes, but to my students, they represent something much bigger: the opportunity to feel proud of their hard work, celebrate their accomplishments, and see that their positive choices and efforts matter. I especially love being able to offer a variety of rewards so that every student has something they can get excited about and work toward earning.\r\n\r\nOur student store is also much more than a reward system. It gives my students real-life opportunities to practice financial literacy by earning, saving, budgeting, comparing prices, and making purchasing decisions with their classroom money. They get to experience the excitement of making their own choices while learning important money-management skills in a fun and meaningful way. The sports equipment and electric ball pump will also give students additional opportunities to enjoy physical activity and teamwork. As a teacher, it is incredibly rewarding to see students motivated, setting goals, and taking pride in earning something through their own efforts. Thank you for investing in my students, supporting their growth, and helping create an environment where learning, positive behavior, and hard work are celebrated. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and I am truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1793194884284,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-student-engagement-with-a-fully/10594306/","projectTitle":"Fueling Student Engagement With a Fully Stocked Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995569_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x921,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681610913163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creyez"},{"teacherId":8995569,"projectId":10417002,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and for helping make this project a reality for my classroom! As a teacher, one of the most rewarding things is watching students get excited about reading and seeing them discover books they truly love. Your donations have helped us add wonderful new books to our classroom library, including two complete Harry Potter collections, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories. These books offer students opportunities to explore imagination, build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and learn about friendship, courage, perseverance, and problem-solving. I especially love that these popular, engaging stories can encourage students who might otherwise be hesitant to pick up a longer chapter book.\r\n\r\nI am so excited to see my students enjoy these new additions! There is something special about watching a student become so interested in a story that they don't want to put the book down or hearing them recommend a favorite book to a classmate. The chair pockets will help keep books close at hand and make it easier for students to enjoy reading throughout the day. The pencil pouches will also help students keep track of their AR and comprehension reward tickets, giving them something to celebrate as they reach their reading goals. These may seem like simple additions, but they will make a meaningful difference in our daily classroom experience. Thank you for thinking of my students, believing in the importance of reading, and helping me create a classroom where books are exciting and every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of reading. I am truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1793194938510,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-class-library-with-engaging/10417002/","projectTitle":"Building Our Class Library With Engaging Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995569_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x921,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681610913163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creyez"},{"teacherId":8995569,"projectId":10173849,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive the new supplies! They immediately wanted to organize their new pencil bags and were especially excited to have mechanical pencils that they could use for their daily work. It may seem like a small thing, but having reliable supplies makes a big difference in our classroom. My students are able to get started on their work without having to worry about finding a pencil or stopping because theirs is broken or too dull to use.\r\n\r\nWe are using these supplies every day during writing, math, and independent work. The pencil bags have also helped my students keep their materials organized and take more responsibility for their belongings. The new pencil sharpeners have been a huge help in keeping our classroom running smoothly and cutting down on interruptions. I love seeing my students feel prepared and confident when they sit down to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping provide my students with the tools they need to be successful. Your generosity has made our classroom more organized, our students more independent, and their school days a little easier. I am so grateful that you chose to invest in my students and help us finish the year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1785187987798,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-to-finish-off-the-yea/10173849/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies to Finish Off the Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995569_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x921,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681610913163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creyez"},{"teacherId":8995569,"projectId":9920307,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom student store has come to life in a way that has truly inspired my students. The supplies you provided are now being used daily to reinforce positive behavior, teach real-world money skills, and help students set and work toward meaningful goals.\r\n\r\nMy favorite moments are when I unveil new store items, such as these, the room fills with excitement, students immediately began asking questions about how they could earn more money, how much items cost, and when they could \"shop.\" It sparks instant engagement. Even students who are typically less motivated became eager to participate, knowing they were working toward something tangible.\r\n\r\nWe are now using the student store as part of our classroom routine. Students earn \"currency\" through positive choices such as staying on task, showing kindness, and completing their work. They are learning how to budget, save, and make thoughtful decisions about spending versus saving for larger rewards. It has created meaningful conversations about responsibility, patience, and goal-setting.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are expanding this into a deeper learning experience. Students are beginning to track their earnings, set personal goals, and reflect on their progress. We are also incorporating simple math skills like addition, subtraction, and making change, helping them connect classroom learning to real-life situations.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials, it has created motivation, excitement, and valuable life lessons that my students will carry beyond the classroom. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1774228017679,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-student-engagement-with-a-fully/9920307/","projectTitle":"Fueling Student Engagement With a Fully Stocked Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995569_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x921,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681610913163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/creyez"},{"teacherId":5263417,"projectId":9905543,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of writing journals and a science specimen center for our classroom. Your kindness has provided my students with meaningful tools that support both their curiosity and their growth as young writers. Because of your support, my first graders now have the opportunity to explore, observe, and record their learning in ways that make the experience even more engaging and memorable. The science specimen center has sparked excitement and curiosity among my students. They enjoy examining the different specimens closely and sharing what they notice with their classmates. \r\n\r\nThese experiences are helping students strengthen their observation and writing skills while also building their confidence in expressing their thoughts. The journals give them a special place to document their learning and reflect on what they discover through exploration. Your generosity is helping nurture curious minds, thoughtful observers, and developing writers. Thank you for supporting our classroom and for making such meaningful learning opportunities possible for our little explorers.","fullyFundedDate":1765348335713,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-great-scientists/9905543/","projectTitle":"Tools for Great Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263417_orig.jpg?crop=953,953,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754260049392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5263417"},{"teacherId":8691093,"projectId":9293188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our new classroom whiteboards and learning tools. The dual-sided whiteboards with coordinate graphs have become an essential part of our daily instruction, giving students a hands-on way to practice math skills, show their thinking, and receive immediate feedback. Having personal whiteboards has increased participation and confidence, especially for students who may feel hesitant to share answers aloud.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the timer, number line, and random grouping sticks have made a meaningful difference in how we manage learning time and student engagement. The timer helps students stay focused and aware of expectations, the number line supports math understanding, and the grouping sticks allow for fair, fun collaboration while building classroom community. These tools have helped create a more interactive and organized learning environment where every student feels included.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and investment in our classroom. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1746509762091,"projectUrl":"project/numbers-graphs-and-goals/9293188/","projectTitle":"Numbers, Graphs, and Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8691093_orig.jpg?crop=344,344,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683329898220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8691093"},{"teacherId":8691093,"projectId":9659088,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding sweaters for our students to create their own \"Ugly Christmas Sweaters.\" This experience was incredibly meaningful for our class, and for many students, it was their very first time participating in an activity like this. The excitement in the room as they designed, decorated, and proudly wore their creations was truly unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYour kindness gave our scholars a chance to express their creativity, work collaboratively, and make special holiday memories together. Students were so proud to share their sweaters with classmates and families, and the activity brought so much joy and laughter into our classroom. Beyond the fun, it helped build confidence and a strong sense of community.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for helping make this memorable experience possible. Thank you for investing in my students and creating moments they will carry with them for years to come. Your support made a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1763474784991,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-in-the-holiday-spirit/9659088/","projectTitle":"Let's Get in the Holiday Spirit!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8691093_orig.jpg?crop=344,344,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683329898220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8691093"},{"teacherId":8691093,"projectId":9659025,"letterContent":"I am so happy to share how much my students loved the new Stanley tumbler addition to our classroom store! The excitement was immediate, and it quickly became one of the most talked-about rewards. Seeing their faces light up as they worked toward earning one has been such a joy, and it's brought a fun new energy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents have been more motivated to stay on task, follow expectations, and complete their assignments as they save their classroom \"money\". We've also seen growth in goal-setting and perseverance, and scholars are learning the value of working hard over time and taking pride in reaching a goal. Many have even encouraged classmates and celebrated each other's progress, which has helped strengthen our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and helping us encourage responsibility, effort, financial skills, and positive choices every day!","fullyFundedDate":1757423378441,"projectUrl":"project/tumbler-treasure-for-our-classroom-store/9659025/","projectTitle":"Tumbler Treasure for Our Classroom Store!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8691093_orig.jpg?crop=344,344,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683329898220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8691093"},{"teacherId":8691093,"projectId":9659000,"letterContent":"I wanted to share how excited my students have been about the recent addition of the Stanley tumblers to our classroom store. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and students were genuinely motivated by the opportunity to earn something they value. It quickly became one of our most popular rewards and created a new level of enthusiasm around meeting expectations and working toward goals.\r\n\r\nBeyond the excitement, this incentive has brought meaningful benefits to our classroom community. Students have been more focused on positive behavior, completing assignments, and demonstrating responsibility as they save their classroom points. We've also seen growth in perseverance and goal-setting, as scholars learn to delay gratification and work consistently toward a larger reward. Many students have taken pride in tracking their progress and encouraging one another along the way.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a positive & motivating learning environment. Small additions like this make a big difference in student engagement, and we truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757423400841,"projectUrl":"project/h2o-water-water-water/9659000/","projectTitle":"H2O: Water, Water, Water","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8691093_orig.jpg?crop=344,344,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683329898220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8691093"},{"teacherId":2023414,"projectId":9596386,"letterContent":"The donation of our new table has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by creating a dedicated space for small group instruction and individualized learning. 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The table has helped them feel more focused, comfortable and included during small group instruction. \r\n\r\nThis donation has truly enhanced both student engagement and the quality of instruction in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763474814564,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-instruction/9596386/","projectTitle":"Small Group Instruction.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2023414"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_79656","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":728,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.4,"schoolId":79656,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Golden Oak Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Golden Oak Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/richland-school-district/golden-oak-elementary-school/79656"}