{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak Grove Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":284217,"projectId":10256207,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project! Your donations will help me make learning fun and engaging for my first graders. A gift card for Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) will provide me with many supplemental activities and games to add to my classroom curriculum. The gift card will help me with lesson planning and save me time as there are so many resources already created. I look forward to adding new activities to my teaching and curriculum with my TPT GIFT card. My students always enjoy the resources I get from TPT. I truly appreciate your kindness in donating to my project.","fullyFundedDate":1779032789182,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-gift-card-to-enhance-our-curriculum/10256207/","projectTitle":"TpT Gift Card To Enhance Our Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynn Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp284217_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492807858205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/www-donorschoose-org-mrs-olson"},{"teacherId":2195637,"projectId":10132453,"letterContent":"As a 5th-grade teacher, one of my biggest passions is reading. I love to teach my students that reading can be for everyone, and if they find the right book, they can love reading too! \r\n\r\nDisplaying books in a way that makes them easily accessible is extremely important to me. I want my students to feel confident looking at the bookshelves and knowing where to look for something they will read. They will also know where to put it back so that I can spend less time reorganizing books and more time supporting my readers! \r\n\r\nOur new bookshelves make our books look inviting and a central part of our classroom. My students were so excited to see the shelves filled with books for them to browse. Now that we have the space, I will continue to fill the shelves with books that I know my readers will love!","fullyFundedDate":1775494454755,"projectUrl":"project/library-revamp/10132453/","projectTitle":"Library Revamp","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bellinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2195637_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448665070364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinhoerdt"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10312108,"letterContent":"Our new five tier bookshelf is such a fun addition to our classroom! Everyday we read a picture book. Then, at the end of the week, the kids vote on their favorite! All of the books now get displayed on our new shelf. That way, all the kids have a chance to read and reread their favorite books.\r\n\r\nHaving a spot for our books to be displayed with the fun covers facing the front has been a huge help in engaging students with literacy! Thank you so much for the donations that provided this to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787761384116,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-five-tier-bookshelf-for-our-new-cl/10312108/","projectTitle":"A New Five Tier Bookshelf For Our NEW Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":1775450,"projectId":10397812,"letterContent":"My students are excited to use the Reading Comprehension Daily Practice Journals in our classroom! These journals provide meaningful, daily opportunities for my second graders to practice important reading comprehension skills, including identifying the main idea, making connections, understanding key details, and answering questions about what they read.\r\n\r\nThe journals allow students to build confidence and independence as readers while giving me valuable opportunities to monitor their progress and provide targeted support. Having these resources readily available has made it easier to differentiate instruction and meet the diverse learning needs of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, my students are developing stronger reading habits, improving their comprehension skills, and becoming more confident in their ability to understand and respond to text. Thank you to my generous donors for investing in my students and helping make daily reading practice engaging, accessible, and successful!","fullyFundedDate":1787761384136,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-readers-every-day/10397812/","projectTitle":"Building Better Readers Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1775450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583671584291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiparker"},{"teacherId":149733,"projectId":10171610,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of recess toys for our students! The balls, bubbles, jump ropes, and other fun supplies will bring so much excitement and joy to our recess time.\r\n\r\nThese materials give students opportunities to be active, use their imaginations, build friendships, and enjoy time together outside the classroom. Recess is an important part of the school day, and your generosity will help make it even more fun and meaningful for our students.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for helping provide our students with opportunities to play, move, laugh, and make wonderful memories together!","fullyFundedDate":1779370488195,"projectUrl":"project/more-recess-fun/10171610/","projectTitle":"More Recess Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp149733_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450372872120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmartin"},{"teacherId":149733,"projectId":10323237,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting Donors Choose and my project. I was very excited to get my project funded. This one was a little different. It was filled with supplies I really needed. My favorite is the printable sticker paper. I love learning what my students enjoy and making unique stickers for their work. I have a student obsessed with ocelots. It is going to be fun to make him different stickers showcasing his favorite animal; maybe he will even be featured.\r\nYou can see from the picture that I love my label maker and use it often. The label maker refills will help me to stay organized.\r\nThank you for making me smile!!","fullyFundedDate":1785948020801,"projectUrl":"project/the-teacher-needs-supplies-too/10323237/","projectTitle":"The Teacher Needs Supplies Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp149733_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450372872120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmartin"},{"teacherId":1775450,"projectId":10463320,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful impact on my classroom by making math practice more engaging, hands-on, and enjoyable for my students. My second graders are naturally curious and energetic, and these resources have given them opportunities to move, play, collaborate, and learn while practicing important math skills. The foam dice and dice trays have made small-group activities more organized and interactive, allowing students to practice counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and number sense in a fun way. The Shut the Box games have encouraged students to think strategically, solve problems, and strengthen their mental math skills. Most importantly, these materials have helped my students become more confident and excited about math. They are learning to take risks, work together, and see themselves as capable mathematicians while discovering that learning math can be fun! Most of all, they have no idea they are learning!","fullyFundedDate":1787162940571,"projectUrl":"project/playful-math-for-growing-minds/10463320/","projectTitle":"Playful Math for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1775450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583671584291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiparker"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10311729,"letterContent":"I love sharing books with kids! This fall I am setting up a new third grade classroom. After being a support teacher for several years, I have my own class again. However, I found myself with no new fun books for the kids.\r\nYou have helped change that.\r\nAlthough third grade is often the year the kids start chapter books, \r\nreading picture books is still essential for vocabulary learning and reading enjoyment.\r\nThank you so much for supplying some great new picture books for students in third grade. \r\nWe appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1787153225480,"projectUrl":"project/picture-books-for-our-new-third-grade-cl/10311729/","projectTitle":"Picture Books For Our New Third Grade Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":148743,"projectId":10311648,"letterContent":"I am working to set up our new classroom!\r\nDonors Choose and donors like you have been an immense help with getting the new third grade classroom all set up. Since I am starting this classroom after being in a support position for several years, there were many things I needed for my students. \r\nSmall items such as calendars and magnets may seem insignificant, but all of the items add up when paying out of pocket. \r\nI would like to thank you for your support and helping get this third grade classroom going!","fullyFundedDate":1785299494979,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-a-new-third-grade-classroom/10311648/","projectTitle":"Setting Up a New Third Grade Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp148743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451588455174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstanton"},{"teacherId":4808972,"projectId":10119738,"letterContent":"The donated headphones have become an important tool in our classroom, helping students focus and engage more deeply with technology-based learning. Students use them for audiobooks, educational videos, reading practice, and personalized learning programs without distractions from the busy classroom environment. One of the most exciting things for students is having their own set of headphones that allows them to fully immerse themselves in learning activities and work independently.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially beneficial for students who learn best by listening and for those who need a quieter environment to stay focused. I've seen students become more confident when using reading and learning programs because they can clearly hear instructions and content at their own pace. Thanks to this donation, all students have better access to the technology and learning opportunities that help them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1779370456312,"projectUrl":"project/hear-today-achieve-tomorrow/10119738/","projectTitle":"Hear Today, Achieve Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Spaeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4808972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506011930004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4808972"},{"teacherId":4808972,"projectId":10231223,"letterContent":"This project has helped my students become more excited and engaged readers every day. The Maude Hart Lovelace books introduce important skills such as understanding character development, making predictions, finding themes, and thinking deeply about the choices characters make. Reading in our classroom includes independent reading, partner discussions, book talks, and sharing favorite moments from stories with classmates. Many students who were once hesitant readers are eager to pick up these new books and recommend them to others. It has been especially rewarding to see students find books that match their interests and personalities, helping them grow in both confidence and love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1779370484397,"projectUrl":"project/award-winning-books-for-growing-readers/10231223/","projectTitle":"Award-Winning Books for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Spaeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4808972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506011930004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4808972"},{"teacherId":1775450,"projectId":10182414,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting my project, \"Slice Into Reading With Pizza and Taco!\" Your generosity has made such a positive impact in my classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students were beyond excited when the books arrived. The Pizza and Taco series instantly captured their attention and brought so much joy and laughter into our reading time. It has been especially rewarding to see reluctant readers become more engaged and eager to pick up a book. Students are excited to read independently, share with classmates, and talk about their favorite parts of the stories.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, there is nothing better than watching students genuinely enjoy reading while building important literacy skills. Because of your support, my classroom has become an even more positive and engaging place for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping foster a love of reading that I hope will stay with them for years to come. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1779370457060,"projectUrl":"project/slice-into-reading-with-pizza-and-taco/10182414/","projectTitle":"Slice Into Reading With Pizza and Taco!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1775450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583671584291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiparker"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74766","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":433,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":72.2,"schoolId":74766,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oak Grove Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oak Grove Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/bloomington-public-school-district-271/oak-grove-elementary-school/74766"}