{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Oliver Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":78.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10599319,"projectId":10504005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Empowering Math Success: Technology and Organization for Every Student.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has provided our students with opportunities to learn mathematics in more engaging, interactive, and organized ways. Because of your support, our students have access to resources that help them practice important math skills while building confidence and developing a more positive attitude toward learning.\r\n\r\nTechnology is helping my students learn by making mathematics more interactive and accessible. In a traditional classroom, students may sometimes have difficulty understanding a mathematical concept simply by listening to an explanation or completing problems on paper. Technology gives students another way to experience the same concept. They can interact with problems, practice skills, receive immediate feedback, and make corrections when they make mistakes. This allows students to learn at their own pace and gives them additional opportunities to practice skills that they may not have mastered the first time.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of the new technology is that it allows students to be active participants in their learning. They are excited when they get an opportunity to use the technology because it makes math feel more engaging and hands-on. Students enjoy being able to interact with mathematical problems instead of simply completing a worksheet. The immediate feedback also encourages them to keep trying. When students make an error, they can review the problem, think about what went wrong, and try again. This helps students understand that making a mistake is part of the learning process rather than something they should be afraid of.\r\n\r\nThe technology has been especially helpful for students who may not always feel confident in mathematics. Some students are hesitant to raise their hands or answer questions in front of their classmates because they are worried about giving the wrong answer. Technology provides a more comfortable environment for these students to practice and build their skills. They can work through problems, receive feedback, and continue practicing without feeling embarrassed about making mistakes. As their understanding grows, their confidence begins to grow as well.\r\n\r\nI have also noticed that students who naturally enjoy technology have become especially excited about using these new resources for academic purposes. Students who are familiar with technology outside of school are learning that these tools can be used for much more than entertainment. They are discovering that technology can help them solve problems, practice math facts, explore mathematical concepts, and monitor their own progress. This connection between something they enjoy and something they need to learn has helped increase their motivation and participation.\r\n\r\nThe organizational resources provided through this project are also making an important difference. When students have the supplies and materials they need readily available and organized, they can transition into learning more quickly. Students spend less time looking for materials and more time focused on mathematics. Organization also helps create a classroom environment where students know what is expected and have the resources necessary to be successful.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support is helping create opportunities for every student to experience success. Every child learns differently, and having additional technology and organized resources allows me to provide students with different ways to practice and demonstrate what they know. Students can receive additional practice when they need it, move forward when they are ready, and receive support when they encounter challenges.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is doing more than providing technology and classroom supplies. You are helping students develop confidence, independence, problem-solving skills, and a stronger belief in their ability to succeed in mathematics. You are helping create a classroom where students can learn from their mistakes, celebrate their progress, and become more confident learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your support has helped make our classroom a more engaging, organized, and supportive place to learn. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to empower our students through technology and organization and to help them recognize that they are capable of achieving success in mathematics.","fullyFundedDate":1787271489181,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-math-success-technology-and/10504005/","projectTitle":"Empowering Math Success: Technology and Organization for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10599319"},{"teacherId":10491827,"projectId":10258751,"letterContent":"The donated iPad has made a wonderful impact on my classroom and my students. It gives my kids another way to learn, practice important skills, and stay engaged during lessons and independent work. They especially enjoy using interactive activities that make learning feel fun and exciting. \r\n \r\nThis donation has given my students access to a valuable learning tool that supports both their academic growth and their confidence. I'm so grateful to have a resource that helps make our classroom a more engaging and enjoyable place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1778357149342,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-tech-dreams/10258751/","projectTitle":"\"Tiny Hands, Big Tech Dreams\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10491827"},{"teacherId":5325191,"projectId":10220970,"letterContent":"The two donated iPads have made a meaningful difference in my students' learning. They gave students opportunities to practice reading, math, and other important skills in an interactive and engaging way. The iPads also allow students to work independently, build confidence, and learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nFor my students, having access to technology makes learning more exciting and helps keep them motivated and focused. These two iPads have become valuable tools in our classroom and have given my students greater access to learning experiences they may not otherwise have had. I am truly grateful for the generosity that is helping my students learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778004565847,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-with-technology/10220970/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Future's with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5325191"},{"teacherId":9090777,"projectId":9432623,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. The binders and treasure box prizes you provided have significantly improved my fourth-grade students' organization and motivation. Each student now uses a personal binder to track assignments, study guides, and progress, fostering greater ownership of their learning. The \"Building A Scholars\" treasure box has become an effective incentive, encouraging effort, teamwork, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nMy students were genuinely excited to receive the new materials. They quickly began organizing and personalizing their binders. The treasure box rewards have also promoted positive behavior and persistence, as students are motivated to meet goals, complete reading logs, and demonstrate kindness.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, we are strengthening our organizational and study habits as we progress through upcoming units. My students are now better equipped to manage their work and celebrate their achievements. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1751757456399,"projectUrl":"project/ms-freemans-project/9432623/","projectTitle":"Ms. Freeman's Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9090777"},{"teacherId":10050901,"projectId":9399136,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying thank you so much for your generous donations to our pre-k classroom. Your support has made a big difference in our learning environment and in the lives of our little learners. From the moment the box arrived and we opened it, the students couldn't hold in their excitement after seeing all of the goodies donated. From the pretty blue fidget chairs to the colorful pop-its, the students have been so happy to have these new resources accessible for them to use and engage with. The social-emotional books have also been a great enhancement to our morning meetings giving us new sing-alongs and activities to join in on. \r\n These items have been especially helpful in our calming corner that is located near our library area. This a safe and inviting space that allows the children to unwind and express their feelings in healthy ways. They like to twist or rock their emotions away using the chairs, discuss how to stay calm using the poster guides, and pop their problems away with the pop-its. One of the students even said,\" I love pop-its because the colors make me happy.\" Because of your kindness, our classroom is better equipped to support every students' emotional well-being. We cannot wait to explore and find new ways to use these resources in other areas of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1751757456310,"projectUrl":"project/inside-out-emotions-matter/9399136/","projectTitle":"Inside Out: Emotions Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landfair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050901_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749245769539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050901"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18754","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":287,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":84,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"16.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":21.1,"schoolId":18754,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George Oliver Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George Oliver Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/clarksdale-municipal-school-district/george-oliver-elementary-school/18754"}