{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":9429131,"letterContent":"Thank you for the snacks for my classroom. The extra snacks always help hungry kids. My students can bring a snack everyday. Sometimes the students forget their snack and other students don't have the means to bring in extra snacks. I never want a child not to be fed if they are hungry. Previously, I funded the snacks myself. I appreciate you providng the funds where I was able to purchase extra snacks to last me throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nWe also used the snacks for two activities. We made snowmen with the mini oreos during the holidays. We also plan on using the larger oreos for moon phases activity in science. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and support for all my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758546570255,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-smarts/9429131/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Smarts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":9582416,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the supplies for our Ambassador Club to put on a wonderful Veterans' breakfast for our community. The students learned so much about the sacrifices the Veterans made for our country. The Veterans were so impressed with the beautiful setup to celebrate them. The setup happened because of your generous donations. \r\n\r\nAs you can see by the pictures, everyone had a fantastic time. The boy scouts presented the flags, the Ambassadors read Veteran poems and sang patriotic songs. Even the highschool choir came and sang two songs to the Veterans. Our principal gave a short speech honoring the veterans. The Veterans were able to leave with a gift of a flag pin or bracelet thanks to your donations. It was a very touching ceremony for many.\r\n\r\nWe can't express how grateful we are to our donors. You made this day extra special for the Veterans.","fullyFundedDate":1758064383927,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-compassion-towards-our-veterans/9582416/","projectTitle":"Teaching Compassion Towards Our Veterans","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":9472161,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for the Teacher-Pay-Teacher gift card to purchase fun activities to promote science stem projects. Projects we are working on in include creating a cage with playdoh and toothpicks to keep the grinch away from Whoville, planning building the biggest fort using marshmallows and spaghetti noodles and a gingerbread 3D Stem craft. The card will also be used to purchase more STEM activities for winter and spring activities. \r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and support in funding fun STEM projects for my class.","fullyFundedDate":1757423431644,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-stem-activities/9472161/","projectTitle":"Engaging STEM Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":9238922,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations of fairy tale books for my classroom. We just used the \"Cinderella\" and \"Little Red Riding Hood\" books, as they were part of our unit on knowledge about fairy tales from different countries. \r\n\r\nThe children enjoy reading the fairy tale story books that collalate with the books. They compared and contrasted the differences between the stories we heard in class with the story books you purchased. The students also compared the illustrations of each story. \r\n\r\nI appreciate your kindness and support in funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1754325646765,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fairy-tales/9238922/","projectTitle":"Fun Fairy Tales!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":9164893,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing the Fairy Tales Problem Solving STEM kits - Set 2 for my classroom. The students enjoyed the activities.\r\n\r\nToday we used the \"Little Red Riding Hood\" kit and the \"Rapunzel\" kit. The students were actively engaged in the STEM problems.\r\n\r\nIn the \"Little Red Riding Hood\" kit the problem was to make a basket that would hold 10 apples for little Red Riding Hood. In the \"Rapuzel\" kit the probelm was to make a ladder to rescue Rapuzel. Both stories kept the students fully engaged and promoted cooperative learning skills.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your generous donation and support!","fullyFundedDate":1752271388294,"projectUrl":"project/fairy-tale-stem-kit-set-2/9164893/","projectTitle":"Fairy Tale STEM Kit - Set 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":9429175,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing the headphone set for use in my classroom. I use it every day to teach the students.\r\n\r\nThis year I have a very talkative class and it is difficult to get and keep their attention. I use the headphone/ amplifier to get and keep the students attention without having to raise my voice. It has worked well for all subject areas. I use it in the hallways and when the students are working in groups. It tends to get loud during these times and the headphone/amplifier is just the tool to get the students' attention. \r\n\r\nI appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1752671552667,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/9429175/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":9164681,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to the fairy tale problem solving STEM kits - Set 1. The students were introduced to the kits today and really enjoyed them.\r\n\r\nThe kits included three fairy tales: \"Goldilocks and the Three Bears,\" \"The Three Billy Goat's Gruff,\" and \"The Three Little Pigs.\" \r\n\r\nThe first STEM project was from \"Goldilocks and the Three Bears.\" The students were to build a chair for the bears to sit in since Goldilocks broke Baby Bear's chair.\r\n\r\nThe second STEM project was from \"The Three Billy Goat's Gruff.\" The students were to build a bridge that would support the three goats but be tall enough for the Troll to hide under.\r\n\r\nThe third STEM project was from \"The Three Little Pigs.\" The students were to build a home that would be sturdy enough that it could not be blown down. \r\n\r\nThe children worked together to solve the problems of each story. It was a great, collaborative activity for the students. We appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1752271425842,"projectUrl":"project/fairy-tale-steam-kit-set-1/9164681/","projectTitle":"Fairy Tale STEAM Kit - Set 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":9164296,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing basic school supplies for my classroom. These materials will be used throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nWe are using the crayons and markers during writing and math activities. The pencils are used daily on all assignments. We are using the glue for cut and paste phonic and math work. We are using the playdoh to make characters for story elements and also for math games. The dry erase markers are being used on our dry erase boards to solve math problems and to write CVC words together in class.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your kindness and support for this project.","fullyFundedDate":1751397355917,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies-for-optimal-learni/9164296/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies for Optimal Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":9039055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Teacher Pay Teacher gift card to buy supplemental material for my independent reading and writing centers. \r\n\r\nWith this gift card, I was able to purchase interactive booklets for each of the Knowledge units that is taught. These booklets include vocabulary, reading and writing skills. I also was able to purchase fun activities including making books that students use to identify character, setting, problems and solution. These story skills are important for students to know throughout the year.\r\n\r\nI also was able purchase items like puppets and craft activities that teach the children about story elements and writing activities in a creative way. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and support for this project.","fullyFundedDate":1746453324737,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-activities-for-independent-rea/9039055/","projectTitle":"Engaging Activities for Independent Reading and Writing Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":8850969,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for celebrating our parent school volunteers! We were able to purchase gifts, plates, napkins, silverware and a banner for our Volunteer Breakfast. We also purchased donuts, coffee and water for the school volunteers. The Ambassador Club presented the volunteers with several poems thanking them for their service. The parents really appreciated this breakfast and it was made special thanks to your generous donation. For parent volunteers that weren't able to make the breakfast we handed out the gifts at the PTO meeting. Thank you again for helping us provide a special breakfast for our volunteers!","fullyFundedDate":1737847404286,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-school-volunteers/8850969/","projectTitle":"Celebrating School Volunteers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":8822820,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation of decodable books for good reading habits for my classroom. They will be used daily in small groups.\r\n\r\nI am using this books by placing the students in groups of four to read the books. The books are used to answer comprehension questions, find rhyming words and work on vocabulary words. The students work together to learn to read and comprehend each story. \r\n\r\nThe books have been a great addition to our classroom. They align with the curriculum and are engaging, interesting books for the students. I appreciate your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1733284061258,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-books-for-good-reading-habits/8822820/","projectTitle":"Decodable Books for Good Reading Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"},{"teacherId":3633867,"projectId":8850805,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to fund our Ambassador's project to help the teen homeless population in our community. It was a wonderful project for the students to learn empathy and compassion for others.\r\n\r\nLast week the fifth grade Ambassadors made an assembly line with all of the projects you purchased for us and made backpacks for all the homeless team community. We explained how these items will help teenagers in need. The students understood that some students don't have basic needs met, and how we are to be grateful for the things we have and use every day.\r\n\r\nNext month a representative from the Covenant House will come to our meeting to collect the bags and explain more about how our project helps their organization. He is a dynamic speaker and will teach the children how important is to give back to their community.\r\n\r\nThis is such a teachable project for our Ambassadors. We truly appreciate your kindness and support in helping us give back to others.","fullyFundedDate":1727982736548,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-our-homeless-community/8850805/","projectTitle":"Caring For Our Homeless Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Licavoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594259353492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633867"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_77859","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":376,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":19,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":87,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.8,"schoolId":77859,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oakville Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oakville Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/mehlville-school-district-r9/oakville-elementary-school/77859"}