{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakleaf Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9430610,"projectId":9658695,"letterContent":"We are profoundly grateful to the generous donors who supported our Lego League teams, BEE-BOTS and R.O.B.O.T. The much-needed equipment funded by your contributions immediately transformed the learning environment for our student engineers. The resources you provided were not just materials; they were the essential components that allowed our students to fully engage with complex robotics challenges, fostering critical thinking, coding proficiency, and invaluable teamwork skills. Without this crucial equipment, our teams would have struggled to realize their potential in the competitive season.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this generosity was immediately evident in the successful completion of the season by both teams. The BEE-BOTS and R.O.B.O.T. teams were able to conduct comprehensive testing, refine their robot designs, and execute their competition runs with confidence. Most notably, the support directly contributed to the outstanding achievement of team R.O.B.O.T., which performed exceptionally well and advanced to the highly competitive regional championship. This milestone is a testament to the students' hard work and the quality of the tools they had at their disposal, demonstrating the measurable success that donor support makes possible in STEM education.\r\n\r\nBeyond the competition victories, your donation has made a lasting investment in the future of our students. The equipment will continue to serve as a hands-on learning tool for many seasons to come, inspiring the next generation of coders, engineers, and problem-solvers. The experience gained by these young innovators—from collaborating on complex designs to celebrating their advancement—will shape their educational paths and career aspirations. Thank you for making a real, tangible difference and for empowering our students to reach new heights in the world of robotics.","fullyFundedDate":1757502126320,"projectUrl":"project/grants-for-great-ideas-oakleaf-junior/9658695/","projectTitle":"Grants for Great Ideas: Oakleaf Junior High Robotics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9430610_orig.jpg?crop=648,648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705152992304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9430610"},{"teacherId":6296292,"projectId":9710241,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to Every Pawn Counts in record time. Because of your donation, we were able to secure enough chess sets so that all the kids in the chess club were able to play and practice their \"openers.\" Aside from the cognitive skills that our students are gaining, chess is allowing them to develop their social skills. Chess is not only just a game but it's a metaphor for life. It is an expression into human psychology and strategy. Chess emboldens students to take turns, it teaches fair play, self-respect, respect for others, and understanding others' perspectives. I would even go as far to say, chess is helping our students develop empathy. \r\n\r\nDonors Choose and support from community has been a way to pave a path forward for our students. Thanks a million for the support. Our students were so excited to see all the new chess sets. We really couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1757890433890,"projectUrl":"project/every-pawn-counts/9710241/","projectTitle":"Every Pawn Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6296292"},{"teacherId":9430610,"projectId":9305030,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our students! Thanks to your support, our classroom is now buzzing with the excitement of robotics, and our competitive robotics teams are more prepared than ever for the upcoming Practice and Qualifying Tournaments.\r\n\r\nWhen the new robotics materials arrived, you should have seen the students' faces! Their eyes lit up with a mix of wonder and anticipation. There was an immediate energy in the room as they unpacked the kits, eager to get their hands on the components and start building. It was a truly magical moment to witness their pure joy and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have been a game-changer. Our students are now deeply immersed in designing, building, and programming their robots, developing critical problem-solving skills, and learning the importance of teamwork. They're spending countless hours iterating on their designs, refining their code, and strategizing for the competitions. It's more than just robotics; it's about building confidence, fostering resilience, and sparking a passion for STEM.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have given our students the tools they need to not just dream, but to create and achieve. The next steps for our teams are focused on intensive practice sessions, fine-tuning their robots for optimal performance, and perfecting their presentation skills for the tournament judges. They are incredibly excited to represent our school and showcase all they've learned.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students this invaluable opportunity to explore, learn, and compete. You've not only provided materials but also opened doors to a world of possibilities for their futures. We can't wait to share our successes with you after the tournaments!","fullyFundedDate":1751514125025,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-innovation-through-lego-robo/9305030/","projectTitle":"Engineering Innovation Through LEGO Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9430610_orig.jpg?crop=648,648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705152992304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9430610"},{"teacherId":6296292,"projectId":9177379,"letterContent":"I would love to thank you for the generous donations. Because of your donations to \"On Clouds of Cotton Candy,\" our WEB Leaders were able to experience the sweetest treat of all. It is just the beginnings of our WEB Leader season and all of the students were excited to make and taste their confectionary treats.\r\n\r\nStudents were stunned by the sugar and the thoughtfulness of the experience they had on their Spring Play Day opener. Our cotton candy machine fits nicely in our carnival style activities that we have planned for the end of the year, and for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742950037296,"projectUrl":"project/on-clouds-of-cotton-candy/9177379/","projectTitle":"On Clouds of Cotton Candy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6296292"},{"teacherId":1868440,"projectId":8788915,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Without partners like you, our school's PBIS program would not be successful!\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when they had so many wonderful options to choose from when spending their HIVE coins. Your donations also help our most special students to learn job skills as part of their curriculum by stocking the store and checking students out who have come to spend the HIVE coins they have earned. They are great kids and this is hands on experience for them. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1726618936525,"projectUrl":"project/hive-time/8788915/","projectTitle":"Hive Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1868440_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502728280191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeanetteburley"},{"teacherId":3177184,"projectId":8991186,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving to this project! \r\nThese craft items were a hit at our community event. Children were able to make and take an item while we conversed with parents. \r\nHaving hands on opportunities is so important for students, and is a natural way to draw families in so that we have the chance to interact with their parents. \r\nIt is an amazing feeling as an educator to have the support of donors as we do the important work of teaching children. 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