{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Centennial Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10227533,"projectId":9656580,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our outdoor play area has been completely transformed! The new bouncy balls, sensory wall, playhouse, and climbing caterpillar have brought so much joy, movement, and creativity to our students' day.\r\n\r\nThe very first time the children saw the new materials, their excitement was contagious! They squealed, laughed, and couldn't wait to explore. Some ran straight to the climbing caterpillar, while others gathered at the sensory wall, curious about each new texture and sound. It was such a heartwarming moment to see them play, share, and problem-solve together.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these new resources every day to build important motor, sensory, and social skills. The playhouse has become the perfect spot for imaginative play — students love pretending to \"cook,\" \"host guests,\" and \"build stories\" together. The bouncy balls have turned into both a fun movement break and a tool for teamwork activities. The climbing caterpillar helps students develop balance and confidence, while the sensory wall has become a calming and engaging spot for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly made a difference. You've helped create a joyful, inclusive outdoor space where every child can grow, move, and imagine. Thank you for bringing so much happiness and learning to our students' world!","fullyFundedDate":1756947442058,"projectUrl":"project/recess-reinvented/9656580/","projectTitle":"Recess Reinvented!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10227533"},{"teacherId":8829368,"projectId":9055434,"letterContent":"Transformation Days are truly magical! The moment students walk into our decorated classroom, their faces lit up with amazement. The space had completely transformed—detective clues lined the walls, \"Starbooks\" stations invited them to sample new book genres, and every corner offered a new adventure in learning. Parents later shared that their children came home eager to tell every detail, from the mystery they solved to the books they \"ordered\" at our reading café.\r\n\r\nThroughout the day, students explored character traits through a detective investigation, searching for textual \"evidence\" and collaborating to crack the case. At the \"Starbooks\" station, they rotated through genres, discovering new favorites and learning to identify what makes each type of story unique. The costumes and decorations set the tone, but it was their excitement and engagement that made the day truly unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThese resources helped create an immersive experience where learning felt like play, and students connected deeply with our lessons. Our next step is to build on that excitement by having students design their own themed mini-transformations—letting them take the creative lead while reinforcing key reading and writing skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us turn an ordinary school day into an extraordinary learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1739558099640,"projectUrl":"project/exploration-transformation/9055434/","projectTitle":"Exploration Transformation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Votta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8829368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667510127184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8829368"},{"teacherId":8829368,"projectId":9322649,"letterContent":"When our LEGO Education SPIKE Essential kits arrived, the excitement in the room was electric—literally and figuratively. Students crowded around the boxes, eager to unpack the motors, sensors, and brightly colored bricks they'd been learning about in theory. The moment they realized they could actually bring their ideas to life was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have transformed our program into a space where creativity meets problem-solving. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now leading group discussions, troubleshooting designs, and thinking like real engineers. Beyond the mechanics, they're learning collaboration, perseverance, and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has powered not just our robots, but our students' sense of possibility. Thank you for helping them dream bigger and build brighter futures.","fullyFundedDate":1747234133885,"projectUrl":"project/gearing-up-the-future-robotics-and-the/9322649/","projectTitle":"Gearing Up the Future: Robotics and the Spark of STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Votta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8829368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667510127184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8829368"},{"teacherId":1510794,"projectId":9322786,"letterContent":"Thank you Donors for your generous donations. Your support was very much appreciated. My students were so excited when I told them the grant was funded. They absolutely loved the books. \r\n\r\nThese students really enjoyed this topic. We used the books to build background knowledge for archeology and fossils. Students were able to use the books to research and gain understanding of this exciting world. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support! I am truly grateful for your kindness, generosity, and support.","fullyFundedDate":1746539491706,"projectUrl":"project/robots-in-need-a-motor-wanted/9322786/","projectTitle":"Robots in Need: A Motor Wanted!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1510794_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467493091903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1510794"},{"teacherId":5579206,"projectId":9066000,"letterContent":"​I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your recent donation to our third-grade classroom. Your generosity has made a tremendous impact on our learning environment, and it is a gift that will keep on giving throughout the school year. The new organizational tools, chairs, and chair back organizers have completely transformed our classroom, making it a more comfortable and productive space for every student.\r\n​The new chairs are especially wonderful. They have made our reading corner a more inviting place, and I've already seen students spending more time there, completely absorbed in their books. \r\nThese tools have made our daily routines much smoother, and the students are learning to take responsibility for keeping their own spaces neat. The chair back organizers are a game-changer, helping students keep their materials close at hand and their desks clear for working.\r\n​Because of your kindness, our classroom is now a vibrant, organized, and joyful place to learn. Your support not only provided us with essential items but also sent a powerful message to our students that they are valued and supported by their community. We are so very thankful for your investment in our future.","fullyFundedDate":1740076360169,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-thrive-and-stay-organized/9066000/","projectTitle":"Help us Thrive and Stay Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5579206"},{"teacherId":8343358,"projectId":9060449,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying using blending boards as part of our curriculum lessons. It helps them to manipulate words and letters in class to help them follow along each day. My students talked about how much fun the blending boards were when learning. They asked if we get to use them every day to help them with words! They mentioned that it is better than writing words down on paper. My students are delving into learning to understand how sounds fit into words. The word building together will help them to be better writers and readers. Thank you for all the support for my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1740692297795,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-phonics/9060449/","projectTitle":"Hands on Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8343358"},{"teacherId":9190148,"projectId":9221769,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the generous donation of school caddies and picture books for our students. These resources will have a meaningful impact across our entire building, serving children from Pre-K through 4th grade. The school caddies will help create organized, accessible spaces for supplies, encouraging students to share materials and work together effectively. The picture books will be used in classrooms, libraries, and shared spaces, providing opportunities for teachers and students to explore themes of kindness, creativity, and cooperation.\r\nThese items will not only support learning but also nurture important life skills—teaching our students how to care for their belongings, collaborate with others, and build a love of reading. The stories shared from the books will inspire imagination and spark meaningful conversations, while the caddies will encourage responsibility and sharing among classmates.\r\nWe deeply appreciate this thoughtful contribution. It will truly enrich our school environment and positively influence our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744390191112,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-the-library/9221769/","projectTitle":"Learning in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9190148"},{"teacherId":8305510,"projectId":9060447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations! We have used our interactive letter trays daily in our classroom! \r\nIt has helped them learning difficult skills hands on! \r\nWe are so grateful for your kind donations to my classroom! \r\nThis is something that I can use with all students in my classroom! We love the magnetic letters that make it so easy for young learners interact while they are learning! My kiddos love the fun way of learning new skills! Thank you again for your generosity! It means so much to me and my young learners in 1st grade!","fullyFundedDate":1743276539383,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-phonics/9060447/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Phonics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8305510"},{"teacherId":8828643,"projectId":7284801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for my little learners! They have loved asking questions and exploring their environment with our new science materials. The microscope, especially, has been a huge hit! I love that the microscope is versatile and allows them an opportunity to use either prepared slides or found objects. They are always so focused and engaged and love to share what they have learned with others around them. Thank again for your generosity in helping their minds develop and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1683228940285,"projectUrl":"project/im-a-little-scientist/7284801/","projectTitle":"I'm a Little Scientist!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Natseway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8828643_orig.jpg?crop=276,276,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667527860450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828643"},{"teacherId":9893529,"projectId":9055247,"letterContent":"When I saw that people had donated to my project, it brought tears to my eyes. As a teacher, I love my students and always want to give them the world. When I see a need in the classroom that I can not address, It breaks my heart. To see family, friends, and even complete strangers give their own hard earned money to support my students, it reminds me of the goodness of others and that there are people in this world who appreciate education and those who work hard every day to help children. \r\n\r\nI cannot express how special it was for us when we received our Donors Choose items. Of course, the most exciting items for the students were the headphones. Oh my goodness! You would have thought it was Christmas morning in my classroom. Since we received the new headphones, my students suddenly became more responsible with the materials assigned to them. They check out the headphones each morning, check them in at the end of the day, and make sure they are all in the correct cubbies before leaving to go home.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have also had a dramatic impact on the focus and learning my students have on their online assignments and goals. The old headphones, assuming the students had a pair to use, may or may not have had padding for the ears remaining on the earpieces, and many only had one earpiece that still transmitted any sort of sound. Some of these worked off and on, meaning students only heard parts of words instead of the whole word that was read. Since we received the headphones, 100% of my students have passed multiple units in a supplemental reading program the district provides for us to use. Before we received these, there were some students who hadn't even made it through the work of one unit since the beginning of school. In another multi subject program, our class has practiced 1,004 skills, has become proficient in 536 skills, and has mastered 474 skills. This in and of itself is huge. Now that students have headphones that work perfectly, students are able to focus on learning instead of trying to make partially broken headphones work. \r\n\r\nIt's interesting to witness how new materials can bring about pride and self discipline in children. Not unlike the responsible behaviors my students demonstrated when they had new headphones to care for, they also showed more self discipline and took more responsibility in the classroom climate when presented with the caddies and scissors. They have also shown more respect towards each other and their possessions. \r\n\r\nThe caddies are all bright, fun colors. We filled them not only with the new colorful scissors from the Donors Choose project, but also with multi-colored highlighters, pencils, erasers, and glue sticks. We have also occasionally filled them with temporary items such as our protractors, rulers, and other items we only use for a short period of time or for temporary projects. While some students already had these items for their use, others didn't, and they always seemed embarrassed when we needed to use them and they had to ask. Now, they can just reach into the caddy to get what they need just like the other students. I have seen an improvement in behavior and treatment of others because of this. \r\n\r\nTo close, your donation has made a significant impact not only on the learning for my students, but also in their self esteem. They are all special to me, and this has helped them see how special they are to others. Your giving has made a huge impact. Thank you for helping me show these students how truly valuable they are.","fullyFundedDate":1737487102422,"projectUrl":"project/getting-set-to-succeed/9055247/","projectTitle":"Getting Set to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lupton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893529"},{"teacherId":5965681,"projectId":9053208,"letterContent":"Your generosity in helping fund this project was a game changer for some of my students. As one student says, \"Before having these baskets, I kept losing my math fact papers by the end of the day. Now that I can keep my stuff organized, I have my math facts at the end of the day and remember to take it home and study. Now I know all of my multiplication and division facts!\"\r\n Another student says, \"Having a basket makes it easier to rotate from class to class. I don't have to worry about breaking my chromebook too.\"\r\n Thank you for donating to so many students and making an impact for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1736968032638,"projectUrl":"project/in-my-organizing-era/9053208/","projectTitle":"In My Organizing Era","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5965681_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651180380473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trisha-morris4th"},{"teacherId":1510794,"projectId":8898751,"letterContent":"I just want to express my gratitude for supporting my class by funding this project. Your generosity was felt when my students were able to explore hands-on activities with the magnets. \r\n The students were so excited when the boxes started to arrive. They had so many questions and could not wait until it was time for science. Once my students were able to get their hands on the magnets, I could just feel the excitement. The students were able to experience something exciting for the first time. I know this experience will stick with them for a lifetime. Because of the ability to explore the magnets, my students had a deeper understanding of magnetism that will carry with them as they move their school.\r\n Thank you for supporting my students! I am grateful for the support.","fullyFundedDate":1730410162714,"projectUrl":"project/memorizing-magnets/8898751/","projectTitle":"Memorizing Magnets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1510794_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467493091903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1510794"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94066","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":667,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.4,"schoolId":94066,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Centennial Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Centennial Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/mustang-public-schools/centennial-elementary-school/94066"}