{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwest Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":68.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9174052,"projectId":10392282,"letterContent":"These new read-aloud books have brought so much excitement to our classroom! My third graders love gathering together for story time, and the new books have given us opportunities to laugh, make predictions, ask questions, and have meaningful conversations. Reading in our classroom is an interactive experience—we stop to discuss characters, make connections, learn new vocabulary, and think about what the author is trying to teach us. Even students who may be hesitant to read independently are eager to listen, participate, and share their ideas during our read-alouds.\r\n\r\nThe books have also become valuable teaching tools across our curriculum. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs will help us explore point of view, while Enemy Pie will encourage students to identify theme and think about how characters change. For our biography unit, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Emmanuel's Dream, and The Girl Who Thought in Pictures will introduce students to inspiring people who demonstrated perseverance, creativity, and determination. The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors has made our folktale and mythology lessons especially fun and memorable. Most importantly, these books are helping my students see reading as something they can enjoy while also strengthening the skills they need to become confident, thoughtful readers. I am so grateful to our donors for giving my students these wonderful stories and the opportunity to learn from them every day!","fullyFundedDate":1786668676098,"projectUrl":"project/read-aloud-magic-for-third-grade/10392282/","projectTitle":"Read-Aloud Magic for Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mussett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174052_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723080071784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9174052"},{"teacherId":10557382,"projectId":10391876,"letterContent":"This project has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving my SPED students access to technology designed to support their individual learning needs. The tablets allow students to practice important skills in an engaging, interactive way while receiving the repetition and support they need to build confidence. They can be used for reading, math practice, educational games, and personalized activities that help students work toward their learning goals at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is having their own device to explore and learn with. I have especially loved seeing students who may be hesitant to participate in traditional activities become more willing to try when learning is presented through technology. These tablets give my students another way to access instruction, practice skills independently, and celebrate their progress. I am so grateful to our donors for providing a resource that helps make learning more accessible, engaging, and encouraging for every student in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787161510159,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-special-learners-through-tech/10391876/","projectTitle":"Empowering Special Learners Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baxter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10557382"},{"teacherId":1150063,"projectId":10322164,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our \"A Place to Learn, Grow and Gather\" project! Moving down from 4th to kindergarten and 1st has brought with it a need for new materials, decorations and rugs for my classroom. While the original rug I chose for our classroom was no longer available, I did choose two beautiful rugs to enhance our classroom atmosphere. One rug is now my circle time rug, and the other one is in our reading/calming nook! Both have brightened our room considerably and make it cheery and inviting! Your donation made this possible! My students, as well as other staff members all have commented on how much our rugs have made our room one that is inviting to all!","fullyFundedDate":1782410080991,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-learn-grow-and-gather/10322164/","projectTitle":"A Place to Learn, Grow and Gather","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1150063_orig.jpg?crop=1232,1232,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723055488189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theresa-fisher"},{"teacherId":1150063,"projectId":10211603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous DonorsChoose donors for supporting our classroom! Your kindness provided disinfecting wipes to help us keep our learning environment clean and healthy, along with fun squishies that will be used as rewards to encourage positive behavior and celebrate student success. Your $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will also make a tremendous difference by allowing me to purchase engaging alphabet and science of learning materials tailored to my students' needs. These resources will make learning more hands-on, meaningful, and fun. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where they can learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1782351950719,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-kindergarten-and-1st-g/10211603/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong - Kindergarten and 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1150063_orig.jpg?crop=1232,1232,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723055488189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theresa-fisher"},{"teacherId":9174108,"projectId":10222428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us add new books to our classroom library! These books have given my students more opportunities to find stories that interest them while practicing the reading skills we work on every day. Because my students are developing readers with a wide range of ability levels, having books they can successfully read and enjoy is so important. We use these texts to practice skills such as sight word recognition, decoding unfamiliar words, reading fluently, building vocabulary, and answering comprehension questions.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is all about building confidence and helping students see themselves as readers. Students have opportunities to choose books that interest them, read independently, read with support, and practice skills using texts at an appropriate level. One of the biggest benefits of adding these books has been simply having more choices available. When students are excited about what they are reading, they are much more willing to pick up a book, practice, and keep trying when reading becomes difficult.\r\n\r\nIt has been so exciting to watch students explore the new books and find ones they genuinely want to read. For students who have struggled with reading in the past, finding a book they can read successfully can be a huge confidence boost. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where they can practice, grow, and discover that reading can be something they enjoy!","fullyFundedDate":1783609148162,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-through-fluen/10222428/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers Through Fluency and Choice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174108_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692110892864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9174108"},{"teacherId":9173516,"projectId":9980699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our crafting project. My students were so excited to see our new expo markers. We haven't been able to do our word work projects without them, so finally being able to do them again has been the highlight of their year!\r\n\r\nMy students are also loving the new table and chairs in the home center. They love playing house and restaurant. Our dramatic play has reached a whole new level thanks to your donation! The Number Blocks have been used as friends in the home center, as well as learning tools during our math time.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation. My students and I appreciate it more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1777396984336,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-in-kinder/9980699/","projectTitle":"Crafting in Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hendley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173516"},{"teacherId":9173516,"projectId":10235516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our decodable readers project. My students have worked on their reading skills with these books since we received them. They were so excited to see familiar characters, and reading about them made their passion for reading grow! \r\n\r\nMy students get the option of reading a decodable reader during their center time. Instead of going to the home center or the marble center, my students were flocking to our reading bins to look for a new book! They get to read these books if they finish their work early as well, and I had so many students showing so much effort to finish so they could read.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, my student's passion for reading has gone through the roof. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1778419344770,"projectUrl":"project/growing-and-decoding/10235516/","projectTitle":"Growing and Decoding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hendley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173516"},{"teacherId":7054183,"projectId":10007348,"letterContent":"The 100th Day Construction Celebration has been an exciting and meaningful addition to our classroom. With these new materials, my students have been able to explore hands on building challenges centered around the number 100. One of our favorite projects was creating structures using exactly 100 items whether it was cups, sticks, or blocks. This activity encouraged problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking as students planned, built, and adjusted their designs. It also reinforced math skills like counting, grouping, and understanding quantity in a fun, memorable way.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They couldn't wait to dive in, and the room quickly filled with creativity and collaboration. Some students carefully counted and sorted their pieces, while others eagerly began constructing towers, bridges, and unique designs. It was incredible to see their confidence grow as they experimented and shared ideas with classmates. Even students who are typically hesitant to participate were fully engaged and proud of what they created.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are continuing to build on these skills by incorporating more STEM based challenges into our lessons. Students are now working on designing more complex structures and reflecting on what makes them strong and stable. We are also connecting these activities to writing by having students describe their creations and explain their building process. Thanks to your generosity, my students are not only learning important academic skills, but they are also developing creativity, perseverance, and a genuine love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768421323269,"projectUrl":"project/constructing-our-way-to-100-days/10007348/","projectTitle":"Constructing Our Way to 100 Days","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskaler1"},{"teacherId":9174052,"projectId":9769871,"letterContent":"The \"Reaching RTI Goals with iPads\" project has made a strong impact by helping students receive targeted, individualized support in an engaging way. While many donors may think of technology as entertainment, these iPads are used as instructional tools that adapt to each student's needs. During RTI time, students practice reading and math skills at their own pace while receiving immediate feedback. This has made learning more accessible and less frustrating, especially for those who need extra support.\r\n\r\nStudents are most excited about the independence and interactivity the iPads provide. They enjoy using apps that feel like games while still helping them learn, and they love being able to track their progress. Several students who previously struggled have especially benefited—reluctant readers use audio supports to build confidence, and students who need extra practice can work without pressure. Overall, the iPad has increased engagement, confidence, and a positive attitude toward learning.","fullyFundedDate":1767844566159,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-rti-goals-with-ipads/9769871/","projectTitle":"Reaching RTI Goals with iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mussett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174052_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723080071784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9174052"},{"teacherId":1897687,"projectId":10026591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and our young scientists. Because of your kindness, our students now have the opportunity to experience science in a truly hands-on and meaningful way. The addition of the rock tumbler and mineral resources has transformed our classroom into an active geology lab where curiosity can come to life.\r\n\r\nOur students are already excited to observe how rough stones gradually change over time, and this long-term investigation is helping them build patience, perseverance, and a deeper understanding of Earth science concepts. Instead of simply reading about weathering and erosion, they are witnessing it firsthand. They are comparing, classifying, and using scientific vocabulary in authentic ways that make learning both engaging and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is giving our students the chance to think, explore, and discover like real scientists. You are helping spark a love of learning that will last far beyond this project. We are so grateful for your support and for the difference you are making in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769459414281,"projectUrl":"project/from-rough-to-radiant-exploring-earth-s/10026591/","projectTitle":"From Rough to Radiant: Exploring Earth Science with Rock Tumbling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1897687_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584026181797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1897687"},{"teacherId":1897687,"projectId":9942921,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an incredible impact on our STEM classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support of our students. Because of your donation, our young problem-solvers now have access to tools that allow them to turn their ideas into real, tangible creations. The ChompShop Maker Bundle has opened the door for hands-on learning in a way that simply wasn't possible before.\r\n\r\nWith these new tools, students are no longer limited by traditional materials or basic supplies. They are now able to safely and confidently cut, design, and build their own prototypes using cardboard as a versatile engineering material. Watching them collaborate, test ideas, revise their designs, and celebrate their successes has been incredibly rewarding. They are thinking like real engineers—asking questions, solving problems, and learning through creativity and perseverance.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping to foster innovation, confidence, and critical thinking in every student who walks into our classroom. These tools will continue to be used across multiple grade levels and projects, impacting students for years to come. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their futures as creators, builders, and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1767911836121,"projectUrl":"project/future-inventors-need-toolslets-build/9942921/","projectTitle":"Future Inventors Need Tools—Let’s Build Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1897687_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584026181797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1897687"},{"teacherId":1897687,"projectId":9945538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Cut, Connect, Create: Building with Cardboard\" project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to tools that transform simple, everyday cardboard into something extraordinary. What was once limited by scissors and tape has become an open-ended world of engineering possibilities. Your support is giving students the opportunity to design and build bridges, towers, vehicles, and original inventions—turning their ideas into real, tangible creations.\r\n\r\nThese tools are doing more than helping students build—they are helping them think. My students are now planning, testing, revising, and collaborating like true engineers. They are developing confidence as problem-solvers and discovering that their ideas have value. Watching them engage in hands-on learning with excitement and purpose has been incredible, and it's all because of your kindness and belief in their potential.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a lasting impact across multiple grade levels and throughout the entire school year. You are not just providing materials—you are helping grow creativity, resilience, and innovation in young learners. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping them build, create, and dream bigger than ever before.","fullyFundedDate":1766809032498,"projectUrl":"project/cut-connect-create-building-with-card/9945538/","projectTitle":"Cut, Connect, Create: Building With Cardboard Engineering Kits!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1897687_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584026181797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1897687"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86268","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":492,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":44,"percentIndigenous":15,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":17,"gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":31.5,"schoolId":86268,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northwest Heights Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northwest Heights Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/durant-independent-school-district/northwest-heights-elementary-school/86268"}