{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northern Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":9.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7755149,"projectId":9249448,"letterContent":"I pursued this donors choose project as a first grade teacher moving to third grade this year. I knew I needed to build a library full of chapter books that would inspire my students to read, and read veraciously. \r\nI dreamt of my cozy library nook where students could cozy up with a good book, or gather with a group of friends to form a book club. \r\nYour donation has brought my dream to fruition! My students are stepping into the world of Harry Potter and diving into graphic novels like Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy kid. They are sharing book recommendations to peers, and are excited about forming book clubs during WIN time. \r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping me make my classroom library dreams come true!","fullyFundedDate":1744227965767,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-duesman-needs-chapter-books/9249448/","projectTitle":"Mrs Duesman needs chapter books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duesman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7755149"},{"teacherId":5517437,"projectId":9133753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying new writing materials for our classroom! Having pre-sharpened pencils has been so helpful. It keeps us on task because we don't have to stop and sharpen new pencils all the time. It has also allowed us to complete our work in a nice, neat way. \r\n\r\nMy students love the organized writing center! Their creativity is amazing! They have loved being able to make little books! \r\n\r\nWe also practice in our new journals every day! Each day with practice and their handwriting is improving! I can't wait to show their parents their hard work at the end of the year with these amazing journals! Thank you for your constant support!","fullyFundedDate":1741875606035,"projectUrl":"project/lets-write-together/9133753/","projectTitle":"Let's Write Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5517437_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531233201046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5517437"},{"teacherId":9111312,"projectId":9475214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom basics wishlist! I have a fully stocked space for kleenex, clorox sanitizing wipes, pens, post its, and so much more to make my classroom a clean, safe, warm, and inviting place. My student have loved having the calendar on the wall as well as a new lamp to add some warmth/comfort to the room! I have loved having pens and post its for notes and organization. The clorox wipes are always appreciated to keep everyone healthy! The kleenex have me prepared for all the colds and allergies that will be arriving too soon with our Oklahoma weather! Thank you again for helping make my classroom even better!","fullyFundedDate":1754323123856,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/9475214/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gregory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9111312_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692809448282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9111312"},{"teacherId":9111312,"projectId":9238298,"letterContent":"I cannot express to you how much your donations impacted my classroom. My students are having so much fun interacting with the storytelling kits. They are retelling stories and making up additions to the books using the kits and manipulatives. Several of the books are very silly and it has encouraged my students to stand up and act out portions of the books. They feel confident, are learning, and having fun while reading! It has been such a blessing to have these new materials for my students; an excellent way to start the new school year!","fullyFundedDate":1746456325186,"projectUrl":"project/books-are-fun/9238298/","projectTitle":"Books Are Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gregory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9111312_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692809448282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9111312"},{"teacherId":7731921,"projectId":9317783,"letterContent":"Your support of this project is already helping many students have a successful year. This project was not just for my class, but for our whole grade level! It was so nice to be able to use the Scholastic Magazine right at the beginning of our new school year. \r\nNot only are the magazines bright and colorful, with many high-quality photographs, but Scholastic also provides students with numerous interactive online resources, such as learning videos and interactive games, to extend their learning. They have loved playing an apple sorting game. The dance breaks are very popular.\r\nThank you for helping to give our students an engaging and interactive tool.","fullyFundedDate":1746456324684,"projectUrl":"project/my-big-world/9317783/","projectTitle":"My Big World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7731921_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645759986416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7731921"},{"teacherId":9909564,"projectId":9082984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting my DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, my students now have engaging extension activities that spark creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving when they finish their work early. These resources have already made a difference in keeping students motivated and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided—magnetic storyboards, National Geographic magazines, STEM building blocks, sentence-building dominos, the Silly Sentence Starters book, and Charades for Kids—have quickly become classroom favorites. My students love the chance to extend their learning in hands-on ways, whether they are building imaginative structures, creating unique stories, or exploring the world through engaging nonfiction texts. It has been amazing to see their enthusiasm as they collaborate, laugh, and challenge themselves with these new activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created meaningful opportunities for my students to grow not just academically, but also socially and creatively. Thank you for believing in them and for making our classroom a place where curiosity and joy thrive. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1742906197661,"projectUrl":"project/finished-early-now-what/9082984/","projectTitle":"Finished Early! Now What?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9909564"},{"teacherId":7731921,"projectId":9175934,"letterContent":"My students loved receiving new items to use at our centers. They were so excited to open and use all of the new items. The large floor puzzles not only encourage spatial relationships, but they also help build teamwork and social skills. They love to work together to finish a puzzle. \r\nThe hopscotch rug was unexpectedly popular. I know I wanted to have it so that my class could practice number identification and engage in gross motor play. My students used it every day! They could not resist hopping on the numbers whenever they passed by.\r\nThank you so much for supporting our youngest learners in their first year in public school!","fullyFundedDate":1742916244650,"projectUrl":"project/purposeful-play/9175934/","projectTitle":"Purposeful Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7731921_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645759986416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7731921"},{"teacherId":8824785,"projectId":8901022,"letterContent":"Thanks for the clarification! Here's the updated DonorsChoose message, now reflecting that you only taught reading:\r\n\r\n⸻\r\n\r\nHow did you and your students use the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\nWe loved using our new dictionaries and thesauruses this year! My students lit up when I first introduced the materials. Several of them immediately started flipping through the pages, calling out words they recognized or thought sounded funny. It was such a genuine moment of curiosity and excitement—especially from kids who didn't always get excited about reading.\r\n\r\nWe used the dictionaries and thesauruses regularly during our 5th grade word work lessons, especially during our One Pager project. As part of our final novel study, students created visual One Pagers that highlighted vocabulary, themes, and literary elements. The dictionaries helped them define new words, and the thesauruses supported them in selecting stronger, more precise language. Their excitement about word choice and meaning was one of the highlights of the year.\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\nThey were thrilled! I had students crowding around the box, asking if they could take one home, and flipping through the pages like it was a treasure chest. They were genuinely amazed that these books were just for them to use and learn from in class.\r\n\r\nWhat were the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\nAfter using the books for vocabulary work during the One Pager project, students continued applying their new knowledge as we wrapped up our final novel study. They became more thoughtful readers, noticing rich vocabulary and exploring synonyms and context during discussions. These tools gave them more ownership over their reading and truly made a difference in their growth. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1730209565109,"projectUrl":"project/verbal-voyage-navigating-language/8901022/","projectTitle":"Verbal Voyage: Navigating Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824785_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729794152376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824785"},{"teacherId":9642393,"projectId":8996967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Northern Hills fourth grade DonorsChoose project, providing a colored printer for our grade level. We recently completed our Wax Museum projects, and the students were thrilled to use the colored printer for the first time, bringing their projects to life and sharing their hard work with family and friends. Your investment in our students' education means the world to us, and we are excited for all the future projects we will create with this amazing resource!","fullyFundedDate":1734036959294,"projectUrl":"project/life-in-color/8996967/","projectTitle":"Life in Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642393_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729027416541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642393"},{"teacherId":8315638,"projectId":9091534,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my second-grade classroom now has a color printer, and the impact has been nothing short of amazing! My students and I are so grateful for this wonderful gift, which has truly transformed the way we learn, create, and engage with our daily lessons.\r\n\r\nBefore we received the color printer, our classroom materials were limited to black-and-white copies. While we made the most of what we had, I knew that adding color to our resources would enhance student engagement and comprehension. Now, thanks to you, our learning environment is more vibrant, interactive, and exciting than ever!\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest changes has been in our literacy centers. Each day, my students rotate through various activities that strengthen their reading and writing skills. With the color printer, I have been able to create visually appealing, high-quality learning materials that truly capture their attention. Sight word games, phonics activities, and reading comprehension tasks now feature colorful images and engaging fonts that make learning more fun and accessible. Students are naturally drawn to the bright, bold materials, and I have noticed an increase in their excitement and participation.\r\n\r\nMath has also been transformed in our classroom. Previously, worksheets and games were often in black and white, making it difficult for students to distinguish different elements on the page. Now, our math games and activities are printed in full color, allowing for a much more visually engaging experience. Whether they are working on number bonds, place value, or fact fluency, my students now have vibrant math tools that support their understanding in a meaningful way. The difference is remarkable—not only are they grasping concepts more easily, but they are also having so much fun while learning!\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the color printer has allowed me to create special gifts and keepsakes for my students. With the card stock and ink provided, I have been able to design personalized bookmarks, motivational notes, and holiday gifts that make each child feel valued and special. For example, during Valentine's Day, I printed custom bookmarks for each student, which brought huge smiles to their faces. I've also been able to print certificates and awards that celebrate their achievements, making our classroom a place of encouragement and positivity.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in my students' education. They are more engaged, more excited, and more confident learners because of the resources you helped provide. This color printer has allowed me to bring creativity, joy, and a deeper level of engagement into my teaching, and I cannot thank you enough for making that possible.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and my amazing group of second graders, thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your belief in the power of education. Your support has had a lasting impact on our classroom, and we will continue to benefit from your gift for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1738429629075,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-need-bright-prints/9091534/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds Need Bright Prints","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8315638_orig.jpg?crop=3427,3427,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644018581751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8315638"},{"teacherId":5517437,"projectId":9059388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The donations helped supply all the materials needed to get our weaving projects underway! They were so excited to begin a fun new art project. \r\n\r\nWithout your help I wouldn't be able to teach these fun projects to my class. It is appreciated and your impact helps keep learning fun and alive in our room! Your support of my continued education journey means so much! \r\n\r\nI'm thankful for your willingness to not only impact me, but all students that walk through my classroom door year after year.","fullyFundedDate":1736995343731,"projectUrl":"project/art-in-the-classroom-weaving/9059388/","projectTitle":"Art in the Classroom: Weaving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5517437_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531233201046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5517437"},{"teacherId":9641415,"projectId":8717353,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the reading resources for my students! They are enjoying utilizing them during our reading time and in the mornings. These books will help my students gain confidence to read and understand the importance of reading throughout our school year. A lot of my students are high risk and low income. They need these resources to help shape their comprehension and reading ability. My students are fully engaged when they read these books, including the students that are high achieving in my classroom and need more challenges.\r\nI am so grateful for your donation and my classroom is a better reading resource for my students to learn first grade and second grade level levels!","fullyFundedDate":1727971331427,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-rockin-readers/8717353/","projectTitle":"First Grade Rockin' Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641415_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743078655588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641415"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86947","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":696,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":90.3,"schoolId":86947,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northern Hills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northern Hills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/edmond-public-schools/northern-hills-elementary-school/86947"}