{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Heavener Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9210393,"projectId":10535717,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been completely transformed by your generosity, and the students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the new materials arrive. There were audible gasps and cheers of excitement when we unboxed the magnificent **Giant Classic Dollhouse** and the **Royal Kingdom Adventure Castle**, which instantly became the crown jewels of our imaginative play center. The children could not wait to explore every room and tower, and their faces lit up seeing the massive bulk supply of fine-point **JEFURE Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers** and the **Nabisco Fun Shapes Snacks Variety Pack**. Even the arrival of our new **Bissell Featherweight PowerBrush Vacuum** sparked immediate curiosity, turning what is normally a chore into an exciting new classroom responsibility that everyone wanted to try out. \r\n\r\nRight now, we are using these incredible resources to build an immersive storytelling and community-building project. During our creative play blocks, students are working in small groups to invent complex narratives, practice cooperative sharing, and develop social-emotional skills using the multi-story dollhouse and adventure castle. We are utilizing the magnetic dry erase markers directly alongside this play, allowing students to map out their character backgrounds, write creative dialogue, and draw daily storyboards on our whiteboards. To keep our collaborative environment tidy, the students are taking turns using the lightweight Bissell vacuum to independently clean up their play areas after each session, which has been wonderful for teaching them personal responsibility and care for our classroom. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to expand this project into a structured literacy and language arts unit. The students will transition from oral storytelling to writing down their original tales, using their favorite snack treats like Teddy Grahams and Barnum's Animal Crackers as creative, edible \"characters\" to prompt new plot lines and descriptive writing exercises. We will continue using the dry erase markers for peer editing and brainstorming sessions on the boards as they refine their paragraphs. Your impactful contributions have not only provided us with essential everyday tools and snacks, but they have also unlocked a world of cooperative learning, creative writing, and pride in our classroom environment that will benefit these students for the rest of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1787768988163,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-and-building-futures/10535717/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds and Building Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210393"},{"teacherId":10484164,"projectId":10294399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get these beautiful rugs for our classroom! I knew they would help with our desks and chairs sliding around, and they have made such a difference. Our classroom feels safer, more comfortable, and so much more cozy for my students.\r\n\r\nMy kids were so excited when they saw them, and we use them every single day for learning, reading, and working together. I love seeing them enjoy a space that feels warm, welcoming, and made just for them.\r\n\r\nI am so thankful for everyone who helped make this possible. Your kindness has made our classroom an even better place for my first graders to learn, grow, and feel at home. We truly appreciate you! 💜","fullyFundedDate":1781124343633,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-floors-for-first-grade/10294399/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Floors for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10484164_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777348558638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484164"},{"teacherId":10484164,"projectId":10211858,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get these amazing rugs for our classroom! They have made such a big difference in our room, and my students were so excited when they saw them. They make our classroom feel brighter, happier, and so much more comfortable.\r\n\r\nWe use the rugs every single day for lessons, reading, small groups, and classroom activities. They have also helped so much with keeping our desks from sliding around on the floor. The extra grip has even helped with chairs sliding, which means fewer little first graders slipping or falling out of their chairs!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom a safer, more comfortable, and welcoming place for my students to learn every day. We truly appreciate your kindness and support! 💜","fullyFundedDate":1778261908374,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-classroom-starts-with-a-rug/10211858/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Classroom Starts with a Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10484164_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777348558638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484164"},{"teacherId":9717703,"projectId":10296742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make \"Uplifting Learning with Ukuleles!\" a reality! My 3rd–5th grade students were so excited to see the ukuleles arrive in our classroom, and they are already eager to learn. Learning an instrument gives students the opportunity to build confidence, practice perseverance, and experience the excitement of creating something they can be proud of! Even my 1st and 2nd graders have been showing interest in the ukuleles, so I may end up introducing this experience to even younger students than I originally planned! :)\r\n\r\nI am so thankful for each and every one of you who chose to support my students and our music program. It has been especially heartwarming to see several Heavener Alumni among our donors and to be reminded that the Wolf spirit continues long after graduation. Once a Wolf, always a Wolf! Your generosity has made this opportunity possible, and I am incredibly grateful for the impact you are making in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1780853905726,"projectUrl":"project/uplifting-learning-with-ukuleles/10296742/","projectTitle":"Uplifting Learning with Ukuleles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717703_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779137362129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717703"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86740","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":556,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":21,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":72.2,"schoolId":86740,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Heavener Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Heavener Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/heavener-school-district-i-3/heavener-elementary-school/86740"}