{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Angie Debo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6439654,"projectId":9928624,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, \"Sound Solutions for Super Students.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom now has headphones and noise-canceling headphones for students to use during learning time.\r\n\r\nThese tools are making a big difference for our students. The headphones help them stay focused, listen closely to lessons and activities, and work independently without distractions. For some students, the noise-canceling headphones provide a calmer learning environment that helps them feel comfortable and ready to do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a classroom where every student has what they need to succeed. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764702064704,"projectUrl":"project/sound-solutions-for-super-students/9928624/","projectTitle":"Sound Solutions for Super Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kovash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6439654_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725146682910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6439654"},{"teacherId":10358721,"projectId":9912697,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our occupational therapy room has been able to add engaging tools that support hands-on learning, sensory exploration, and important fine motor skill development. \r\n\r\nWe have already begun using many of the resources during individual and small group therapy sessions. One favorite activity has been using the fine motor sets, tongs, and nuts-and-bolts construction toys to strengthen hand muscles that are essential for writing, cutting, and everyday classroom tasks. The slant board and triangular pencils have also made a big difference during handwriting practice, helping students position their wrists correctly and develop more functional pencil grasps. The Find the Letter Activity Center has been especially helpful during literacy-based therapy activities. Students practice locating and matching letters while also working on visual scanning, attention, and fine motor coordination. The calming maze boards and kinetic sand have also become valuable tools for sensory breaks and regulation. Many students benefit from short sensory or mindfulness breaks during therapy sessions. Tracing the breathing paths on the maze boards and engaging with the kinetic sand helps students regulate their bodies, improve focus, and return to tasks feeling calm and ready to work.\r\n\r\nThe microwave and paper plates have also helped us incorporate simple cooking and snack activities into our day, giving students opportunities to practice life skills like following directions, sharing, and cleaning up. These experiences make learning feel real and meaningful.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these materials during therapy activities designed to strengthen fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, and problem solving. Your generosity has truly enriched our occupational therapy room and created opportunities for meaningful, hands-on therapeutic learning. Thank you for investing in our students and supporting their growth and independence!","fullyFundedDate":1765558503105,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-fun-for-future-success/9912697/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Fun for Future Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358721"},{"teacherId":9174405,"projectId":10089896,"letterContent":"Our new board games and LEGOs have quickly become a meaningful part of our classroom community. We are using these resources to help students practice teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fun and supportive environment. During small group time, students work together to build LEGO creations or play board games that require them to take turns, follow rules, and cooperate with their teammates. These moments give us great opportunities to coach students on important social skills such as encouraging one another, sharing ideas, and working through challenges as a team.\r\n When the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Many students were smiling, cheering, and eagerly asking when they could start playing. Several even said \"thank you\" right away and couldn't wait to explore the games and start building with the LEGOs. It was wonderful to see how grateful and enthusiastic they were. The materials instantly created a positive energy in the classroom and gave students something to look forward to during group activities.\r\n As we move forward, we will continue using these games and building activities to strengthen social skills, especially learning how to win and lose respectfully. Students are practicing how to congratulate others, stay positive when a game doesn't go their way, and keep trying. These experiences are helping them grow not just academically, but also emotionally as they learn how to work together and support one another. Thanks to your generosity, our students have new opportunities every day to build friendships, confidence, and teamwork skills.","fullyFundedDate":1770936962565,"projectUrl":"project/coaching-communication-and-teamwork-thro/10089896/","projectTitle":"Coaching Communication and Teamwork Through Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174405_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691645459465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9174405"},{"teacherId":7948176,"projectId":9964719,"letterContent":"Our project, \"Where Play Meets Progress in Speech Therapy,\" has already made a meaningful impact on my students. The new sensory-based therapy materials are being used daily to support communication, engagement, and social interaction during speech therapy sessions. These resources allow my students to explore language through play while also benefiting from the calming and regulating effects of sensory input.\r\n\r\nOne particularly special moment occurred during a small group session when we used the new sensory materials to work on requesting and descriptive language. A student who is typically hesitant to communicate became excited while exploring the textures and immediately began using targeted words and short phrases to describe what they were feeling and seeing. The hands-on nature of the materials encouraged turn-taking, commenting, and asking questions among the group. What might normally feel like \"work\" during therapy instead became an engaging, play-based experience where communication happened naturally.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with curiosity and excitement. Many of them were eager to touch, explore, and interact with the new tools. The colorful, interactive items instantly captured their attention and created a welcoming environment where students felt comfortable participating. For several students who struggle with attention or sensory regulation, the materials helped them stay focused and engaged for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to be integrated into upcoming therapy activities focused on expanding vocabulary, building sentence structure, and strengthening social communication skills. We are beginning new lessons centered on describing, sequencing, and cooperative play, and these sensory materials will play an important role in helping students practice those skills in a fun and meaningful way. By combining play with purposeful language practice, my students are gaining confidence as communicators and building skills they can carry into their classrooms and everyday interactions.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to the generous donors who made this project possible. Your support is helping create joyful learning moments where students feel motivated to communicate, connect, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768421925664,"projectUrl":"project/where-play-meets-progress-in-speech-ther/9964719/","projectTitle":"Where Play Meets Progress in Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandersdonorschoose"},{"teacherId":7756838,"projectId":9950900,"letterContent":"Wow - thank you for your generosity in supplying organizational tools and materials for our speech language therapy space. \r\nAn item that we've received so far, that's had the greatest impact on the structure of therapy, is the visual timer! This has been great at keeping students on-task with a visual count down. It's also decreased the questions of \"How much longer do we have, Mrs. Tatum??\"\r\nAnother wonderful supplement we've received have been the wobble cushions. These have helped provide the proprioceptive input some of my students have been seeking while sitting at the therapy table.\r\nThank you again for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1768407555769,"projectUrl":"project/regulation-organization/9950900/","projectTitle":"Regulation & Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tatum Wilkerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7756838_orig.png?crop=397,397,x430,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628618107175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tatumwilkerson"},{"teacherId":7756838,"projectId":9892350,"letterContent":"Wow!!! Thank you for your support of my speech language therapy students and our therapeutic space. the storage and organizational tools you helped to supply have made a positive impact on keeping our therapy space organized and has helped to promote efficient therapy.\r\nIt almost feels like a glimmer of Christmas each time we receive new supplies. My students, in turn, appear increasingly more eager to take part in therapy when materials are engaging.\r\nIf you'd like to see more on how these resources are utilized - stay tuned! Pictures to come.","fullyFundedDate":1763561320507,"projectUrl":"project/storage-solutions-for-success-in-speech/9892350/","projectTitle":"Storage Solutions for Success in Speech","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tatum Wilkerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7756838_orig.png?crop=397,397,x430,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628618107175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tatumwilkerson"},{"teacherId":9174405,"projectId":9697154,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our art room has been buzzing with creativity. We've been using the oil pastels and paint sticks during our regular art lessons, and they've given students new ways to explore color, texture, and expression. One of my favorite moments so far was watching students slowly realize how much they could do with these materials—blending colors, layering marks, and helping each other figure out new techniques.\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, students were thrilled. They were drawn right away to the bright colors and couldn't wait to get started. Many of them had never used oil pastels or paint sticks before, and it was exciting to see how proud they felt working with \"real\" art materials. The room was full of questions, excitement, and big ideas.\r\nRight now, students are building on those first experiences by working on a mixed-media project that combines drawing and painting. They're learning how to plan their ideas, experiment, and take creative risks. These supplies have made a big difference in how confident students feel in art class, and they're helping students see themselves as artists. Thank you for supporting our classroom and giving our students the chance to create and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757509418043,"projectUrl":"project/from-stem-to-steam-igniting-creativity/9697154/","projectTitle":"From STEM to STEAM: Igniting Creativity Through Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174405_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691645459465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9174405"},{"teacherId":8911347,"projectId":9801240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Having sensory items can be essential when working in a moderate academic and adaptive classroom. With your help our classroom has been restocked with sensory friendly items that help our students regulate. Your support is vital to a successful year. \r\n\r\nWhen a student becomes upset or has a difficult time regulating their emotions we will offer them a sensory toy to help regulate. We utilize first/then boards in our classroom and having these new sensory toy options are a fun treat for our students to work for.","fullyFundedDate":1764686402141,"projectUrl":"project/every-learner-deserves-calm/9801240/","projectTitle":"Every Learner Deserves Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tonya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8911347_orig.jpg?crop=1973,1973,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691936218990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8911347"},{"teacherId":7576748,"projectId":9828987,"letterContent":"These art supplies will give my students the opportunity to express themselves creatively while developing fine motor skills, problem-solving, and confidence. Using paint, colored pencils, and watercolors, students will explore color, texture, and technique as they create original artwork connected to classroom learning.\r\n\r\nArt materials support social-emotional growth by encouraging self-expression and perseverance, and they provide an inclusive outlet for students of all abilities to succeed. With access to quality art supplies, students will build creativity, pride in their work, and a deeper love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764702065181,"projectUrl":"project/masterpieces-in-the-making/9828987/","projectTitle":"Masterpieces in the Making!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7576748"},{"teacherId":7576748,"projectId":9761853,"letterContent":"Headphones have allowed my students to fully engage in computer science lessons by helping them focus on coding tutorials, instructional videos, and interactive programs without distractions. With individual headphones, students can work at their own pace, pause and replay instructions, and independently problem-solve as they learn foundational coding and digital literacy skills.\r\n\r\nThese headphones will also create a quieter, more productive learning environment, making it easier for all students—including those who need reduced sensory input—to succeed. By removing barriers to access and focus, this resource will support collaboration, confidence, and meaningful participation in computer science learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759029871183,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-computer-science/9761853/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Computer Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7576748"},{"teacherId":7576748,"projectId":9746769,"letterContent":"These enrichment games have transformed learning in our first-grade classroom by making reading and math engaging, hands-on, and fun. Through games, students have practiced essential skills such as phonics, number sense, problem-solving, and critical thinking in a low-pressure, joyful way.\r\n\r\nThe games encourage collaboration, turn-taking, and perseverance, helping students build social-emotional skills alongside academics. Struggling learners gain confidence through repeated practice, while advanced students are challenged to think deeper and apply their knowledge in new ways.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students will develop a love of learning, strengthen foundational skills, and build confidence that will carry them throughout their school journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758804707674,"projectUrl":"project/enrichment-games-for-first-grade/9746769/","projectTitle":"Enrichment Games for First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7576748"},{"teacherId":7576748,"projectId":9733293,"letterContent":"These enrichment games have transformed learning in our first-grade classroom by making reading and math engaging, hands-on, and fun. Through games, students have practiced essential skills such as phonics, number sense, problem-solving, and critical thinking in a low-pressure, joyful way.\r\n\r\nThe games encourage collaboration, turn-taking, and perseverance, helping students build social-emotional skills alongside academics. Struggling learners gain confidence through repeated practice, while advanced students are challenged to think deeper and apply their knowledge in new ways.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students will develop a love of learning, strengthen foundational skills, and build confidence that will carry them throughout their school journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758546571180,"projectUrl":"project/enrichment-games-for-first-grade/9733293/","projectTitle":"Enrichment Games for First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7576748"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61204","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":600,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.0,"schoolId":61204,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Angie Debo Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Angie Debo Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/edmond-public-schools/angie-debo-elementary-school/61204"}