{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Allen Bowden Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9708884,"projectId":10130429,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for donating to my project! The Last Kids on Earth is one of the most popular books out there right now. Not only that, but it is also a Netflix series. Because of this, students love reading it to compare to the show. This year was the first year we had them in the library, and students have been devouring them. Not having the whole series has severely hampered some students, though, because it is the only series they want to read right now. Thanks to you all, the school library now has the entire series, and students have been tearing down the doors of the library in an effort to check them out and read them! None of that would have been possibel without you!","fullyFundedDate":1773858977255,"projectUrl":"project/survive-the-apocalypse-by-reading-the-la/10130429/","projectTitle":"Survive the Apocalypse by Reading the Last Kids on Earth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716426425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708884"},{"teacherId":9708884,"projectId":9959574,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your kind and generous donations! I originally got one cookbook a few months ago for the school library to see how students would react to it. It was immediately checked out. I then asked my students if I should get more cookbooks, to which they all yelled YES!!! That is when I went to work on this project. My students and I are so excited that this project was funded, and I cannot wait to see these materials continue to be utilized in creative ways, not just by students but by my teachers as well. The cookbooks have quite literally been flying off the shelves! Thank you again for helping fund my project. Teaching takes a village, and I am grateful you chose to be part of mine!","fullyFundedDate":1771522563420,"projectUrl":"project/let-them-cook-with-books/9959574/","projectTitle":"Let Them Cook... With Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716426425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708884"},{"teacherId":9708884,"projectId":9904223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. Having the train table has been a game-changer for the library! Students, from pre-k through eighth grade, are so excited to come and check out books, and when they get to utilize makerspaces, there is always a line wanting to play and create at the train table. When the train table was first delivered, I thought they were going to tackle me to get a chance to use it. They were so excited for it, they all wanted to help set it up! Not only that, but the books about trains are soaring in popularity since they are being displayed on the train table. Some of these books have not been checked out in years. It is nice to see these books getting a second life and to see students so excited to use the materials the library has to offer. Thank you all so much for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1772138421976,"projectUrl":"project/training-up-good-readers-that-are-loco-f/9904223/","projectTitle":"Training Up Good Readers That Are Loco for Locomotives","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716426425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708884"},{"teacherId":9708884,"projectId":9904458,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your most kind and generous donations! My students absolutely love the air tube materials. It has sparked their excitement and creativity on so many levels. They love getting it out and creating as individuals and as a class. The air tubes are loved by all grade levels, too. My first graders and up to my eighth graders get excited when they see me getting the air tubes out. I was nervous that the air tubes would cause arguments amongst students because they would be so excited to use them, but they have actually encouraged positive collaboration amongst students of all levels. I love getting the air tubes out and seeing what my students are going to create.","fullyFundedDate":1767286706885,"projectUrl":"project/in-the-libr-air-y-tonight/9904458/","projectTitle":"In the Libr-Air-y Tonight","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716426425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708884"},{"teacherId":9708884,"projectId":9904132,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing a Chompsaw to bring my students' imaginations to life! Whenever we get to use the chompsaw, they are so engaged and so excited to get to create and build. This has truly changed the dynamic of my classes for the better. We have been using the Chompsaw weekly since we received it, and I cannot wait to see what we are able to create as the years go! I have only used the chompsaw with my seventh and eighth graders, but several of my younger grades have seen the things they have created and have been begging me to use the chompsaw as well!","fullyFundedDate":1764709805247,"projectUrl":"project/building-future-builders-with-chompsaw/9904132/","projectTitle":"Building Future Builders with Chompsaw","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716426425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708884"},{"teacherId":9708884,"projectId":9849865,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much, not just for your kind and most generous donation to my school and library, but to the students. I teach at a school that is around 95% impoverished. Everyone qualifies for free lunch because of it. When SNAP benefits were threatened, I was worried about how my students would eat, but you all stepped up and gave me peace of mind because I had snacks to give to those who needed them. I have students ask me all the time if I have snacks, and I can now tell them yes, thanks to your kind donation, and for that, I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762526603176,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9849865/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716426425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708884"},{"teacherId":9708884,"projectId":9856958,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for the donation to my school and to my library. My students absolutely love utilizing the supplies you have helped to provide. The play rug has made them very excited for carpet time, and when they get to utilize makerspaces, they love to incorporate it into their play. The scanners I received have also allowed me to start self-checkout and self-check-in in the library, which has been a game-changer because they have allowed me to keep the library open even if I have to leave the building. They have also allowed students to develop their independence and take some responsibility for the library. Once again thank you all so much","fullyFundedDate":1761917618892,"projectUrl":"project/library-supplies/9856958/","projectTitle":"Library Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716426425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708884"},{"teacherId":6582631,"projectId":9656379,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation that made BrainPOP available in our science classroom. Your support has had a powerful and lasting impact on my students' learning experiences.\r\nBecause of BrainPOP, science concepts are now more accessible and engaging for all learners. The animated videos, interactive quizzes, and discussion prompts help students visualize scientific processes, build background knowledge, and deepen their understanding. Students who once struggled to grasp abstract ideas are now more confident, curious, and willing to participate in scientific discussions.\r\nBrainPOP also supports different learning styles and promotes critical thinking. Students are able to review content at their own pace, ask meaningful questions, and make real-world connections to what they are learning. As a result, I have seen increased engagement and a greater enthusiasm for science throughout the classroom.\r\nYour generosity has directly enriched the instructional resources and created a more dynamic, enjoyable, and effective science learning environment. I am truly grateful for your investment in my students and their future success.\r\nThank you for helping inspire a love of science and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758041447600,"projectUrl":"project/brainpop-for-the-win/9656379/","projectTitle":"BrainPOP for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hitsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6582631_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756309070549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6582631"},{"teacherId":9708884,"projectId":9250224,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for pouring into my school's library. The Bluey books have been so popular with students of all ages. Has soon as I put them on the shelf it became a race to get them checked out. Just today, I had a student tell me she did not like to read, and I said we have Bluey books, and she took off running to get one. Because of you and your donations, I have been able to instill a love of reading in my students from pre-k through eighth grade! Without you, none of this would have been possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746785239637,"projectUrl":"project/bluey-books-for-real-life/9250224/","projectTitle":"Bluey Books? For Real Life?!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716426425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708884"},{"teacherId":9708884,"projectId":9231155,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donations. When I took the library position at my school last year, I noticed that many popular books were missing from the library. I asked my students what books they wanted, and many of them told me that they wanted the Manga. Thanks to you all, I was able to provide over 100 Manga books for the library. These books include the entire Naruto series and the entire Dragon Ball Z series. These books have been flying off the shelves; students are so excited to check them out and read for pleasure. Many of the students getting these books are students I did not see last year, which tells me that providing books that are popular and that students want to read will have a positive impact for years to come. Once again, thank you so much for providing this precious gift for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1744224842202,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-ani-manga-iacs/9231155/","projectTitle":"Books For Ani-Manga-Iacs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716426425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708884"},{"teacherId":9708884,"projectId":9078935,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donations. When I took the library position at my school last year, I noticed that many popular books were missing from the library. I asked my students what books they wanted, and many of them told me that they wanted the Bad Guys books. Thanks to you all, I was able to provide the entire series to the library as well as 8 copies in Spanish for my ELL student. The books have been flying off the shelves students are so excited to check them out and read for pleasure. Many of the students getting these books are students I did not see last year, which tells me that providing books that are popular and that students want to read will have a positive impact for years to come. Once again, thank you so much for providing this precious gift for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742912302551,"projectUrl":"project/bad-guys-make-good-readers/9078935/","projectTitle":"Bad Guys Make Good Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716426425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708884"},{"teacherId":5079131,"projectId":9038337,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for contributing to this project for my classroom! The materials are and will continue to be used for years to come! My students always LOVE getting DC packages, and this time was no different. They patiently waited for me to open the boxes and then got right to work helping me sort everything and put everything away. They had so much fun using and learning with the new materials as well! The magnet boards are a class favorite and now we have enough for everyone to enjoy and utilize!","fullyFundedDate":1745459141441,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-hearts/9038337/","projectTitle":"Little Hands Big Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5079131_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600437487563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-hamilton918"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86487","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":298,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":16,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.8,"schoolId":86487,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Allen Bowden Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Allen Bowden Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/allen-bowden-school-district-35/allen-bowden-elementary-school/86487"}