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Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can move, create, and learn in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1765299285218,"projectUrl":"project/weve-got-the-rhythm/9939241/","projectTitle":"We've Got the Rhythm!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp855285_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756046237104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/855285"},{"teacherId":855285,"projectId":9904664,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in the most meaningful way. The students were bursting with excitement when the materials arrived. Your support immediately sparked curiosity and engagement, and the new resources have already become an important part of daily learning.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials during small group instruction, large group time, and independent time to help students stay focused. The weighted stuffed animal helps my student feel more comfortable and gives them the input they need. The sensory puzzles help my students keep their fingers busy which helps keep their minds focused.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1764558063076,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports/9904664/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp855285_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756046237104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/855285"},{"teacherId":10266126,"projectId":9809650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students were so excited to receive their new materials. The carpet makes our space much more comfortable for whole group instruction and discussions. They really enjoy the print that it has and finding their favorite color to sit on. \r\n\r\nThe books that we were able to purchase have added a lot of joy for my students. Many of them were requesting specific title, which we were able to add, plus a few more! I don't think any of them have stayed on the library shelf for long. \r\n\r\nThe markers and dry erase pockets have been a hit as well. They have been able to reuse so many different activities, without having to get new materials. It makes the set up time so much faster. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations! It means so much to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1763566839038,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-us-get-a-carpet-for-our-clas/9809650/","projectTitle":"Please Help Us Get a Carpet for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266126"},{"teacherId":10266126,"projectId":9720761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. I wish all of you you could have been in my classroom the day these materials were delivered. As a couple staff members brought the packages in, my students' jaws dropped. They could not believe that people who don't even know them were willing to help provide these items for our classroom. They use these items on a daily basis and have been able to increase their independence due to these items increasing accessibility. Books are easier for them to find in our library, math centers are more independent due to the organizational materials, and they enjoy choosing fun pens to use on their word work. While these things may seem small, the combination of them makes for a classroom that runs more smoothly and allows students to feel a sense of ownership over their daily tasks. Thank you so much for helping to achieve that!","fullyFundedDate":1758566578585,"projectUrl":"project/help-organize-our-classroom/9720761/","projectTitle":"Help Organize Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266126"},{"teacherId":10022270,"projectId":9435702,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. They were amazed that random strangers were so kind and loving to help out our classroom. When the boxes and packages would arrive, they would come into the room and wait to see what was inside.\r\n\r\nMy students and I love all of the items that were sent to our classroom. The students play the games and create with the activities. They especially LOVE the Highlights Hidden Figure book because they can do a new one each week! \r\n\r\nThe birthday supplies have been wonderful to have so the birthday students can feel special on their big day. The food items have been helpful for testing treats, math supplies, and just because they're awesome!\r\n\r\nSome games we have not learned how to play yet, which will be fun to bring out during the cold season for indoor recess time!","fullyFundedDate":1757960771928,"projectUrl":"project/simple-fun-and-a-complete-vision/9435702/","projectTitle":"Simple Fun and a Complete Vision!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10022270"},{"teacherId":10022270,"projectId":9328017,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to help provide my classroom with a new bookshelf. Many of my books that the students love were being stored on and in a desk. I currently have the bookshelf up and the kids know that it houses the current book series that are popular with their class. There are many graphic novels along with fun fact books.\r\n\r\nThe shelf was up when my current class began school, so the shelf was not anything 'new' to them. I have had many students from my class last year stop in and ask me why I got all the 'cool' things for this year, like the bookshelf. They like stopping in and looking at the shelf and all of the books that they enjoyed looking through last year.\r\n\r\nMy goal is to keep adding to the books on the shelf. I left space on each so I can get new books for the series to help keep them growing. The variety and the adding to the series, I am hoping pushes all of the students to continue or begin a love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1747175291575,"projectUrl":"project/lets-give-some-books-a-home/9328017/","projectTitle":"Let’s Give Some Books a Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10022270"},{"teacherId":4843844,"projectId":8783619,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of laminating supplies to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your support means so much to both me and my students!\r\n\r\nWith these laminating supplies, I can now create durable learning materials that will last throughout the school year. From reusable worksheets to visual supports of expectations, your donation is helping to enhance our learning environment in ways that will benefit my students daily.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity truly make a difference. Knowing that there are people like you who believe in supporting education and investing in students' futures is incredibly inspiring. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making our classroom a better place!","fullyFundedDate":1726688263732,"projectUrl":"project/visual-supports-for-an-inclusive-classro/8783619/","projectTitle":"Visual Supports For An Inclusive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4843844_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755479952157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4843844"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_28756","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":375,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":42,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":78.3,"schoolId":28756,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oakdale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oakdale Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/mclean-co-unit-district-5/oakdale-elementary-school/28756"}