{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sky Ranch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7494118,"projectId":10328140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom worm project! We are incredibly excited to bring this unique, hands-on learning experience into our classroom and give our students the opportunity to learn about worms, composting, life cycles, and the important role these tiny creatures play in our environment.\r\n\r\nOur students learn best when they are able to explore, observe, ask questions, and experience science for themselves. Having a classroom worm bin will allow them to do exactly that. They will get to watch the worms grow and change, learn what they need to survive, discover how they help break down food scraps, and see firsthand how composting can help reduce waste and improve the soil.\r\n\r\nThis project will also give our students a chance to practice responsibility and teamwork as they help care for our classroom worms. We know they will be excited to check on them, feed them, make observations, and share what they are learning with one another. These are the kinds of experiences that can turn a simple science lesson into something students remember for years to come.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful that you chose to support our students and our classroom. Thank you for believing in our little learners, encouraging their curiosity, and helping us create an exciting and memorable learning experience. We cannot wait to see all that our students discover with their new classroom worms!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787771671460,"projectUrl":"project/ive-got-worms/10328140/","projectTitle":"I've Got Worms!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagoner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7494118_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666130793753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wagoner1"},{"teacherId":1499161,"projectId":10556824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping clear my Amazon wish list and support our classroom! Your donations included books to build our classroom library, snacks for hungry students, and everyday supplies like staples and a paper cutter that help keep our classroom running smoothly. Each item serves a different purpose, but together they help me create a welcoming, well-equipped space where students have what they need to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nIn our third-grade classroom, the little things make a big difference. Books give students more opportunities to practice reading, build vocabulary, and discover stories they enjoy. Snacks help students stay focused and ready to learn, and classroom supplies allow me to spend less time worrying about materials and more time focusing on my students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make sure our students feel supported, cared for, and ready to learn. Your generosity means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1788122903255,"projectUrl":"project/clear-my-amazon-list/10556824/","projectTitle":"Clear My Amazon List!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1499161_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756584023507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/candacerobinette"},{"teacherId":10520456,"projectId":10312728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, \"Turning Pages and Growing Minds!\" Because of your kindness, my first graders now have access to new books that are helping us build a classroom full of excited, confident, and curious readers. As a first-year teacher, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to provide my students with books that make reading fun, engaging, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese books have been a wonderful addition to our classroom library and daily reading routines. My students are at such an important stage in their reading development, and having a variety of books allows us to practice essential skills such as identifying characters and settings, retelling stories, making predictions, building vocabulary, and improving reading comprehension. They also give my students opportunities to explore their interests, develop independence, and discover the joy of choosing a book to read. One of my favorite things is seeing their excitement as they explore different stories and grow more confident in themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided my students with so much more than just books. You have helped create opportunities for imagination, learning, and a lifelong love of reading. These books will continue to impact not only my current students but also the many first graders who will enter my classroom in the years to come. Thank you for believing in my students, supporting public education, and helping me create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to grow and succeed. We are so thankful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1783793371761,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-and-growing-minds/10312728/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages and Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Partain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10520456_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780006568045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10520456"},{"teacherId":411188,"projectId":10393233,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have had great snacks every day since school started. Your gift eased the burden of having to provide snacks. My students have loved having fruit snacks, pudding cups, crackers, cheese balls, cereal bars and cereal - and so much more! Pirate Day was especially FUN and memorable this year! They loved searching for the pirate treasure and uncovering the loot that was left! Candy, jewels, gold coins and tattoos were among their prized treasure. They loved their pirate patches and spy glasses. \r\nSpecial thanks goes to the Donors Choose Community and the families that supported our classroom.\r\nOnce again, my class and I thank you for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1787198380155,"projectUrl":"project/ahoy-thars-some-snacks-over-thar/10393233/","projectTitle":"Ahoy, Thar’s Some Snacks Over Thar","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp411188_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523339361141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-boyd"},{"teacherId":9886504,"projectId":10069053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to get us these robots! My students are absolutely loving their hands-on coding lessons. They are engaged in their learning and excited to come back and \"play\" with the robots again. Having these robots helps them make connections between coding and the real world, and opens their eyes to a world of possibilities. \r\n\r\nMy teacher heart is so full, I am so grateful for your generosity in helping provide this amazing opportunity for our students. Thank you for helping my students form a lifelong love of robots and tech. You are so appreciated !","fullyFundedDate":1778129527671,"projectUrl":"project/sphero-bots-for-steam-class/10069053/","projectTitle":"Sphero Bots for STEAM Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9886504_orig.png?crop=1142,1142,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769628473716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9886504"},{"teacherId":10661581,"projectId":10626668,"letterContent":"Because of your contribution to this project, I was able to begin making our \"Grab and Go\" bags right away. After informing our teachers of the availability, I was seeing students in my office right away.\r\n\r\nThis job has truly opened my eyes to just how much food insecurity is impacting our families and our students. We can't expect them to come to school ready to learn when their basic needs aren't being met. \r\n\r\nEvery day as I walk the halls, I have students asking me if the bags will be available to them today. For some of these kids, it really is how they're able to eat when they go home. Because of you, I'm able to say yes.","fullyFundedDate":1789335770079,"projectUrl":"project/caring-beyond-the-classroom/10626668/","projectTitle":"Caring Beyond the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10661581_orig.png?crop=443,443,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789072024452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10661581"},{"teacherId":10530325,"projectId":10334982,"letterContent":"This project has made such a positive impact on my kindergarten classroom! Having access to basic, everyday supplies has helped my students stay engaged and participate more independently in their learning. The whiteboards, markers, and erasers allow us to practice skills in a fun, hands-on way during both whole-group lessons and small-group instruction. The organization materials have also helped create a classroom where supplies are easy for my students to access and put away on their own.\r\n\r\nAs a first-year teacher, having these essential materials provided has allowed me to focus more of my time and energy on teaching and creating meaningful learning experiences for my students. These may seem like simple supplies, but we use them every single day, and they have truly helped our classroom run more smoothly. I am so grateful for the support that helped give my students the tools they need to learn, grow, and be successful!","fullyFundedDate":1782342451754,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics/10334982/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10530325"},{"teacherId":7494118,"projectId":10324631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for providing our classroom with such special storytime materials. The nursery rhyme felt boards, people and animal puppets, and farmhouse toy bring so much excitement, imagination, and joy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarteners love using these materials to bring stories to life. They are able to act out nursery rhymes, retell familiar stories, create their own adventures, and learn through play. It is so rewarding to see their faces light up as they use the puppets and felt pieces to become part of the stories we shared together.\r\n\r\nYour kindness gave my students more than just new classroom materials. You gave them opportunities to build confidence, strengthen their language and comprehension skills, use their imaginations, and create happy memories together. I am truly grateful that you chose to support my students and our classroom. Thank you for helping make learning feel magical for them.","fullyFundedDate":1781042100846,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life/10324631/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagoner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7494118_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666130793753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wagoner1"},{"teacherId":10639473,"projectId":10560959,"letterContent":"Snacks and math manipulatives can both support third-grade students by helping them stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn.\r\nHow Snacks Help A small, appropriate snack can:\r\n\r\n* Improve focus and attention when students are hungry.\r\n* Give students energy to participate in math and other lessons.\r\n* Help students remain calm and ready to learn.\r\n* Provide a short brain break that can help students reset and refocus.\r\n* Support students who may not have had enough to eat earlier in the day.\r\n\r\nHow Math Manipulatives Help math Manipulative's give students something concrete to see and touch while learning abstract math concepts. They can help students:\r\n\r\n* Understand place value and regrouping.\r\n* Model multiplication and division.\r\n* Visualize fractions.\r\n* Explore area, perimeter, and geometry.\r\n* Explain their mathematical thinking instead of simply memorizing procedures.\r\n* Build confidence by allowing them to physically demonstrate what they know.\r\n\r\nTogether Using a snack during a math activity can even combine both supports. For example, students could use pretzels, cereal, or small counters to model arrays, fractions, equal groups, or multiplication. The goal isn't just to give students a snack or a manipulative—it is to remove barriers to learning and give third graders meaningful, hands-on ways to understand the math.","fullyFundedDate":1788142090891,"projectUrl":"project/big-dreams-need-the-right-tools/10560959/","projectTitle":"Big Dreams Need the Right Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10639473"},{"teacherId":7494118,"projectId":10268969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us provide snacks for our students. For some of our children, especially those from low-income families, having a snack during the school day can make a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nWhen students are hungry, it can be difficult for them to concentrate and do their best. Your generosity helps us make sure they have something to eat so they can stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and your willingness to support our students. Your donation helps us create a classroom where every child feels cared for and has what they need to have a successful day.","fullyFundedDate":1778781342184,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-growing-minds/10268969/","projectTitle":"Fueling Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wagoner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7494118_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666130793753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wagoner1"},{"teacherId":1499161,"projectId":9666494,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is now stocked with daily snacks that have truly transformed our learning environment. Many of my students come to school carrying big responsibilities and sometimes even bigger worries, and having consistent access to nutritious snacks has made an immediate difference. Now, our snack bin has become part of our daily routine — students independently choose a snack, return to their seats, and settle into learning feeling cared for and ready to try their best.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when students first saw the shelves filled was unforgettable. They gasped, smiled, and immediately began talking about which snacks they were hoping to try first. It created an instant sense of comfort and belonging, and students now remind one another to grab a snack before tests, reading groups, and long writing blocks. Beyond meeting a basic need, this project has helped build independence, responsibility, and a stronger sense of classroom community.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, students are using this extra support to stay focused during longer learning blocks, tackle challenging texts, and engage more confidently in small-group instruction. Your kindness is helping remove barriers so my students can show what they are truly capable of, and we are deeply grateful for the difference you are making every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1760399794056,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-learning/9666494/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1499161_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756584023507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/candacerobinette"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86394","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":563,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.9,"schoolId":86394,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sky Ranch Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sky Ranch Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/moore-public-schools/sky-ranch-elementary-school/86394"}