{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakdale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5761925,"projectId":9418882,"letterContent":"Spray Away, Keep the Germs Away\" is a concept designed to help maintain a clean and germ-free environment in classrooms. In a project like this, the aim is typically to provide classrooms with sanitizing supplies such as disinfectant sprays, wipes and Lysol spray. By receiving supplies to sanitize high-touch surfaces (like desks, door handles, and shared equipment), we can help reduce the spread of germs, making the classroom a healthier space for students and staff. Regular sanitization can help prevent the spread of common illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), potentially reducing student absenteeism and keeping the focus on learning. Incorporating daily cleaning routines can help instill a sense of personal responsibility in students, teaching them to be conscious of their environment and the importance of hygiene.","fullyFundedDate":1758220946101,"projectUrl":"project/a-spray-a-day-will-keep-the-germs-away/9418882/","projectTitle":"A Spray a Day Will Keep the Germs Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5761925_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537203937693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5761925"},{"teacherId":4589913,"projectId":9473380,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to explain how thankful we are for these supplies! My students were smiling from ear to ear to see so many boxes arrive from our Donors Choose partners! I've never seen kids so happy to receive cleaning products. \r\n\r\nThey are especially grateful for the tissues that will allow students to avoid using scratchy paper towels to blow their nose. The wipes and erasers will help keep our classroom clean, healthy, and germ-free.\r\n\r\nYour donations and generosity have helped at least 40 students this year, and many more for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1758220875566,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-clean-thats-the-dream/9473380/","projectTitle":"Keeping It Clean-That’s the Dream!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martorana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4589913_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521924942699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmartorana"},{"teacherId":9265307,"projectId":9180653,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support towards our project addressing the sanitary needs of our students. With the new resources you've helped provide, we have been able to create a cleaner, safer, and more comfortable learning environment. Our students have been actively utilizing the sanitary kits and hygiene stations, which have significantly boosted their confidence and productivity. One particular project that stands out is our \"Healthy Habits\" module, where students learn about personal hygiene and its importance. With the new materials, they were able to engage in hands-on activities, such as setting up hygiene kits and practicing proper handwashing techniques, which have made the lessons tangible and impactful.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were filled with awe and excitement. For many, it was their first time having easy access to these sanitary products right in their classrooms. The relief and joy on their faces were truly rewarding to witness, as they felt both valued and cared for. This immediate emotional uplift translated into a more positive atmosphere and increased attentiveness during lessons.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps involve extending the lessons learned in the classroom to home environments. Students will take part in a \"Community Hygiene Heroes\" project, where they use their newfound knowledge to educate their families and neighbors about the importance of maintaining hygiene. This initiative aims to widen the impact beyond our classroom walls and to create a ripple effect within the community. Your donation has not only changed the daily school life of each student but also has the potential to transform entire households. Thank you once again for your kindness and support in making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746699596056,"projectUrl":"project/a-spotless-hub-for-learning/9180653/","projectTitle":"A Spotless Hub for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9265307_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y600&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722187291060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/selina-reyes"},{"teacherId":6069910,"projectId":8621371,"letterContent":"Thank you soo much for your thoughtful donations. My entire class benefitted from your giving and we are soo appreciative of everything that you did for us. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donations all of my scholars were uniformed with school materials, supplies, and of course a confident spirit. We were able to supply each scholar with a tool that was necessary for them to be successful everyday in class. The items donated carried all of us to the end of the school year and that was a lot. \r\n\r\nThere are quite a few less fortunate scholars in my class who would not have been able to submit any of the items off of their school request list, however because of donors such as yourselves, everyone was able to \"eat from the table\" or benefit from the donations.","fullyFundedDate":1727287033198,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-class-new-grade-new-supp/8621371/","projectTitle":"New Year. New Class. New Grade. New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6069910_orig.jpg?crop=1040,1040,x39,y511&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647087545183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6069910"},{"teacherId":3513670,"projectId":9376047,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for supporting our classroom! My students were so excited to see all the outdoor materials had their own space. They love to open up the doors and be able to access the balls and games on their own level. It has helped them with organization and being able to have a space for items when it is time to clean up. \r\n\r\nWe are currently waiting on the shade to be put up and are very excited for that to happen soon. I know my students and I will be so thankful to have some shade while we are outside playing in the middle of the day!\r\n\r\nWe cannot say thank you enough for supporting our classroom and for what you have provided for us!","fullyFundedDate":1748180141297,"projectUrl":"project/our-future-is-so-bright-we-need-some-sh/9376047/","projectTitle":"Our Future is so Bright, We need some Shade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3513670_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753127902497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3513670"},{"teacherId":8850697,"projectId":8754463,"letterContent":"Boy oh boy has this project been a blessing! This project gave the students a desire to want to participate in activities in the classroom. They were raising their hands, asking to read, picking up after themselves, and following all directions. This may seem like something that you think should come without \"bribery\" and it does, but a little candy motivation never hurts! They loved the fidgets, slap wristbands, and Takis. Thank you so much for allowing them to be rewarded more often than they were before. I hope to have another incentive project coming soon to reward my new group of students this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1734456134453,"projectUrl":"project/incentive-inventory/8754463/","projectTitle":"Incentive Inventory","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeffries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8850697_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688472123532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8850697"},{"teacherId":8850697,"projectId":8688648,"letterContent":"This project was dedicated to keeping my classroom clean! There were many students getting sick and we needed to wipe things down, disinfect, and the students need good tissue to blow their nose. Thank you so much for donating. I had no students get sick in my homeroom class and kept my room as clean as possible. There were a select group of students that stayed back during specials everyday and wiped the desk and chairs of my room and another teachers room. They were a blessing and we were able to have responsible 5th graders take over the entire cleanliness of two classrooms. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1732110545993,"projectUrl":"project/clean-crew/8688648/","projectTitle":"Clean Crew","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeffries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8850697_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688472123532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8850697"},{"teacherId":5761925,"projectId":4895234,"letterContent":"My students love reading books and talk about what they read. They typically read the books over and over. They learn new vocabulary and are able to use what they have read in their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nReading is fun in my classroom, some of my students read independently and others have to have stories read to them. Reading time is done as a whole group instruction. Students get to read and discuss what they read.\r\n\r\nMy students love new books especially when they are relevant to their interests and provide a fresh perspective.","fullyFundedDate":1588897816895,"projectUrl":"project/distance-learning-reading-and-writing/4895234/","projectTitle":"Distance Learning Reading and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5761925_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537203937693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5761925"},{"teacherId":9265307,"projectId":8526199,"letterContent":"Recently, our classroom has introduced new sensory resources for students to use during designated sensory time. One particularly popular project involves making sensory bins packed with kinetic sand, putty, fuzzy textured boards, and foam balls. The students have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the diverse textures and materials by molding and shaping them in various ways with their hands. This hands-on activity not only offers a calming and therapeutic experience but also enhances their fine motor skills and fosters creativity.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the students laid eyes on the kinetic sand, putty, and foam balls, their faces were filled with excitement and curiosity. They enthusiastically explored the bins, eager to touch and shape these materials while expressing delight at discovering new sensations. Our future plans for them include using these sensory resources within more structured lessons and projects. For instance, we aim to incorporate kinetic sand into math activities by having students count or form shapes with it. By seamlessly integrating these sensory experiences into academic content, we're striving to create a well-rounded learning environment that nurtures every aspect of our students' development.","fullyFundedDate":1726492585741,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-sensory-success-for-autistic/8526199/","projectTitle":"\"Empowering Sensory Success for Autistic Students\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9265307_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y600&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722187291060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/selina-reyes"},{"teacherId":9715545,"projectId":8791675,"letterContent":"My students are extremely grateful for the supplies that have been donated to our classroom. They were very excited to write and decorate their thank you letters. Among all the supplies, the whiteboards, markers, and erasers are their favorite. They enjoy showing me their thoughts and thought process with the board. Each day, rather it's Math or English the students utilize the whiteboards. \r\n\r\nWhen my students initially saw the supplies they were surprised. It made them feel good to know people supported our classroom and impacted the way they learn. Students will continue to utilize the supplies and expand their thinking. \r\n\r\n\r\nAgain, we are all so grateful and appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1726592134952,"projectUrl":"project/ms-bratchers-3rd-5th-class/8791675/","projectTitle":"Ms. Bratcher's 3rd-5th Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bratcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715545_orig.jpg?crop=270,270,x320,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726535122116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715545"},{"teacherId":8850697,"projectId":8496878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your willingness to donate to the education system. There are many things that we want as teachers but we are unable to provide them for out students due to the cost. With your help and your acknowledgment of our need you have given my students a rug and an organization shelf. \r\nThe students are in awe at the rug. They love the plants and the subtle colors. They often ask to sit on the rug. They are doing a good job keeping it clean and making sure they let me know when things are messy. As for the organizational shelf, THANK YOU!!! With students and different blocks its very easy to misplace things. I am not having to search for belongings and can just say go look and they will find it. It has been a life saver with 67 5th graders moving in and out the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you again. I hope you consider donating to a future project of mine!","fullyFundedDate":1723234203793,"projectUrl":"project/snug-spacious-science-space/8496878/","projectTitle":"Snug Spacious Science Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeffries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8850697_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688472123532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8850697"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1654","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":457,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":56,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.6,"schoolId":1654,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oakdale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oakdale Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/charlotte-mecklenburg-school-district/oakdale-elementary-school/1654"}