{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shadow Oaks Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":74.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4022427,"projectId":10051726,"letterContent":"These resources are serving their purpose. Daily we have so many students that miss breakfast at school, but didn't get breakfast at home. The items received from this project is helping us keep our students motivated to keep working hard throughout the day. When students need a little pick me up before or after lunch, we now have enough snacks to help them make it through the day. \r\nWe are so grateful for your donation to our class project and wish you could see the smiles we see each time a student is able to choose a snack just for them. Thank you for being a part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1772550479998,"projectUrl":"project/fighting-midday-hunger/10051726/","projectTitle":"Fighting Midday Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Menifield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4022427_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603246510485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4022427"},{"teacherId":4022427,"projectId":10076508,"letterContent":"It was a moment of overwhelming excitement when my students saw the supplies come in! They were at awe of how much people care about our school, and our community. The large capacity cooler has been a hit. We are able to keep our drinks cool and on-hand for events at our school. I can foresee a lot more use of this items for years to come. \r\nFor our students having cold drinks means a lot. When given a choice, they elected to have a cold drink over the room temperature drinks. During our community book fair, parents were able to come in and shop and enjoy a special drink and treat. Since a lot of our treats are breakfast related. The students want to provide students that are late for school some of those items. These items are coming in handy especially during early morning arrivals. I think in the future a lot more emphasis will be placed on the drinks when the weather is hot. Thank you for giving to our community project.","fullyFundedDate":1770326332828,"projectUrl":"project/chilling-with-my-community/10076508/","projectTitle":"Chilling with My Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Menifield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4022427_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603246510485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4022427"},{"teacherId":2398381,"projectId":10026485,"letterContent":"It is so amazing to be able to supply my students with the things that will enhance their learning experience. My students have been so excited about all the new reading materials in our class. They love having a chance to explore reading materials together. As their teacher I love hearing the giggles coming from their reading groups about the stories and I love hearing the little reminders and inside jokes they have about the book they read together. Our class is so grateful to our donors for helping us complete this project.","fullyFundedDate":1768691530178,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-eager-readers/10026485/","projectTitle":"Books for Eager Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2398381_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525094469820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/olivia-moore"},{"teacherId":4022427,"projectId":9923517,"letterContent":"Truly a compassionate group! Thank you for helping my students get such a wonderful resource. This is proving to be an incredibly opportunity for students to share, be patient, and learn. I have witnessed students waiting patiently as well as offering others the chance to go ahead of them. I love seeing how they interact with one another at the table.\r\nThe table itself has proven to be a hit because it is so appealing and sparks curiosity. I have seen students use the table to play connect 4, checkers, scrabble, color their favorite Disney character, and just browse the internet. \r\nThis table is a great asset to our learning environment because students are learning a valuable lesson in compassion.\r\nThank you for helping to bring this resource to our entire school!","fullyFundedDate":1770115625703,"projectUrl":"project/an-infinite-amount-of-compassion/9923517/","projectTitle":"An Infinite Amount of Compassion!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Menifield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4022427_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603246510485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4022427"},{"teacherId":4022427,"projectId":9998810,"letterContent":"Having the right resources for the students can increase their outlook into the curriculum. Our students needed materials that could help them understand the content of what is being taught. Most of the time when materials are sent with a curriculum, there is content in which our students have no background knowledge. With these supplemental materials are students can get the background knowledge they need to understand the content that will lead to understanding the context.\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in helping to obtain these beautiful hardcover books that will last. Not only are the students enjoying the stories, their teachers are excited that they are making connections. Thank you from all of us for supporting this project.","fullyFundedDate":1768779706664,"projectUrl":"project/reading-across-the-curriculum/9998810/","projectTitle":"Reading Across the Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Menifield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4022427_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603246510485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4022427"},{"teacherId":9932028,"projectId":10052142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my class for us to serve popcorn to each other and other people in our community. My students have really enjoyed getting to be generous and help others in our school by serving and sharing popcorn at our school functions. Because of your generosity, we have been able to spread the same kindness to other children in our school and even other children and parents in our community.\r\n\r\nIn our class, we always talk about helping others and treating each other with respect and kindness. You are now a part of this initiative of making kinder, more generous students.","fullyFundedDate":1769702946422,"projectUrl":"project/our-school-is-poppin/10052142/","projectTitle":"Our School is Poppin'","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932028_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740596209504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932028"},{"teacherId":9932028,"projectId":10003937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my class for us to serve snacks to each other and other people in our community. My students have really enjoyed getting to be generous and help others in our school who did not have a snack on certain days. Because of your generosity, we have been able to spread the same kindness to other children in our school and even other children in our community. \r\nIn our class, we always talk about helping others and treating each other with respect and kindness, even if it isn't always fair. You are now a part of this initiative of making kinder, more generous students.","fullyFundedDate":1769027520817,"projectUrl":"project/snacky-students/10003937/","projectTitle":"Snacky Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932028_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740596209504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932028"},{"teacherId":4022427,"projectId":10042703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing more Seuss books into our library. Our students love these timeless classics, and it is great to have additional and new books on hand. We had an excellent time during Read Across America week and I know that sharing these books have sparked great interest in reading and discovering their next series of books. I can't thank you enough for being a part of our community and providing resources the students will love and cherish. Even though the Dr. Seuss books can be tongue twisters, they are very fun and project powerful messages that students can understand. Thank you for helping to bring those messages to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1773876554055,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-seuss-fun/10042703/","projectTitle":"Reading Is ‘Seuss’ Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Menifield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4022427_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603246510485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4022427"},{"teacherId":4837884,"projectId":10002910,"letterContent":"This project funding was used to order Bob Books that accompany our reading intervention program. Students complete a lesson and then read a decodable book to practice the skills they have learned. We have been using the program since August, and my best readers enjoy reading the Bob Books. Once they read them, they want to take them home and read them to their parents. Because I only purchased one set with the program, I was unable to allow them to take them home \r\nThis project has allowed them to read the books, and after successfully reading the books independently, they get to write their name next to the book's title on our Reading Wall, and then they take the book home with their name on it.","fullyFundedDate":1768249874931,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-with-bob-books/10002910/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy with Bob Books","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837884_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506555741457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837884"},{"teacherId":10349706,"projectId":9894039,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our \"Refresh Station\" has become so much more than a collection of supplies. It has become a safe space that protects student dignity and supports learning every single day. Students are using the station for hygiene items, and personal care products that allow them to return to class feeling confident and focused. I have seen firsthand how having immediate access to these essentials prevents embarrassment, reduces time away from instruction, and helps students regulate both emotionally and physically. What may seem like a small item to some can completely change the trajectory of a student's day. \r\nWhen students first saw the Refresh Station, many were quiet but visibly relieved. Some expressed gratitude right away, while others simply smiled. Over time, it has become normalized and stigma-free. Students know they can come in discreetly, take what they need, and head back to class with their heads held high. That sense of security has strengthened trust and created meaningful moments of connection that go far beyond basic supplies. \r\nBecause of you, our students are better able to focus on learning instead of worrying about unmet basic needs. The next step is continuing to build awareness so every student knows this resource is available, while also teaching self-care and person responsibility. Your support is directly impacting student confidence, attendance, and academic engagement. Thank you for investing in their dignity and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1764622109832,"projectUrl":"project/a-refresh-station-for-student-dignity/9894039/","projectTitle":"A \"Refresh Station\" for Student Dignity and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349706"},{"teacherId":10317757,"projectId":9873095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students build their sensory space for our school community. The students are loving their new space. We are excited about moving forward with our new space to make sure that all of our students are able to benefit from this project. After setting up the room, the students were in awe when seeing the room. I believe the sensory lights are most expressive item to the students. They are already thinking of other items such as crash pads and soft mats that they would like to include in the room. These items are definitely helping our students cope with stressful situations and emotions. Thank you for being a part of their healing.","fullyFundedDate":1764626399946,"projectUrl":"project/space-to-help-keep-students-calm/9873095/","projectTitle":"Space to Help Keep Students Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10317757"},{"teacherId":4022427,"projectId":9785255,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support! Our students and families were so grateful to receive literacy materials to help them at home. During the literacy event, the students were able to hand out literacy hacks to help other students practice and improve their reading skills. The treats provided by this funding opportunity make this event even more meaningful and rewarding. Our families and younger siblings were super excited to receive the extra treats from this funding opportunity. Because of your support and generosity, we will continue to provide our families with literacy support so that the students in our community can become great readers!","fullyFundedDate":1760379054624,"projectUrl":"project/tricks-and-treats/9785255/","projectTitle":"Tricks and Treats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Menifield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4022427_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603246510485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4022427"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_12506","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":433,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":70,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":25.7,"schoolId":12506,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Shadow Oaks Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Shadow Oaks Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/desoto-co-school-district/shadow-oaks-elementary-school/12506"}