{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monroe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9735844,"projectId":10084801,"letterContent":"These art supplies have brought so much joy, creativity, and color into our classroom. My students have been able to use them to create artwork connected to what we are learning, turning ordinary lessons into experiences they can see, touch, and be proud of. There is something so special about watching a student hold up a creation they made themselves and proudly say, \"Look what I made!\" These supplies have helped make learning feel exciting, playful, and full of possibility.\r\n\r\nThe organization cart has made those creative moments even more meaningful by giving our supplies a special place in our classroom. My students can easily access the materials they need, explore their creativity, and take ownership of their learning. What may seem like simple art supplies have given my students opportunities to express themselves, build confidence, and discover that learning can be both meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, our classroom has become a little more colorful, a little more creative, and a lot more joyful. I am so grateful to the donors who helped make these experiences possible. Every piece of artwork hanging in our classroom represents a student who had the opportunity to create, explore, and feel proud of what they accomplished.","fullyFundedDate":1778110285764,"projectUrl":"project/a-colorful-space-for-creative-kids/10084801/","projectTitle":"A Colorful Space for Creative Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9735844_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725727295583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leahthompson"},{"teacherId":10361472,"projectId":10090013,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to our generous donors for helping bring the Lakeshore Reading & Writing Skills Folder Game Libraries into our classroom! These hands-on activities will give my students an engaging way to practice important reading and writing skills while making learning fun. With 40 self-checking games, my students will have opportunities to work independently and build confidence as they strengthen their skills.\r\n\r\nThese games cover so many important areas, including reading comprehension, text structure, inference, vocabulary, grammar, and writing conventions. I especially love that they allow students to learn through practice and hands-on activities rather than simply completing another worksheet. They will be a wonderful resource for small groups, centers, and independent practice throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping provide resources that make learning more meaningful and engaging. Your generosity is making a difference in our classroom, and my students and I truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778105829226,"projectUrl":"project/read-write-and-win/10090013/","projectTitle":"Read, Write and WIN!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hyde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10361472_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778022427264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/candicehyde"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10205058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and learning. With your support of this project, we created a class friendship bracelet using the cardstock as we build our classroom community. We also utilized the lamination sheets to publish our hopes and dreams for the beginning of the school year as we talk about things we want to learn and how we want to grow together during our time together. \r\n\r\nThe chart paper and pencils have also been so valuable as we establish our classroom procedures for the beginning of a new year.","fullyFundedDate":1785329540519,"projectUrl":"project/the-wonders-of-writing/10205058/","projectTitle":"The Wonders of Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10307233,"letterContent":"This project has been a magical way to start our beginning of the year as we work together, share, and take turns at one of our favorite centers, play doh!\r\n\r\nWe have love building and creating while the choices have given us opportunities to work on our language through our social interactions. \r\n\r\nThe play doh has also provided opportunities to work on our fine motor skills which will contribute to our confidence and independence as writers. Thank you for making a magical beginning as we play and create all whole building our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1780758585471,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-our-world-through-sensory-play/10307233/","projectTitle":"Exploring Our World Through Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10136284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom and public education. We have used the cardstock and construction paper to create art for our classroom as well as class books that we can enjoy with our names and pictures as we work on growing as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe used the cardstock to create labels for our cubbies so that we can have ownership of our classroom as we make ours at the beginning of the year.\r\n\r\nWe have loved using the kwik stix at the art center and the markers at the writing center during our free choice play. Thanks for being a part of our Kinder experience and supporting our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1782314016836,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world/10136284/","projectTitle":"Color Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10165119,"letterContent":"Sensory play is a critical part of learning in Kindergarten. These resources created opportunities for us to explore, measure, mix and engage in collaborative conversations with our peers in class.\r\n\r\nThrough the use of sensory play, children are able to work on their fine motor skills as they pour, measure, and mix as well as their ability to regulate their emotions and feelings.\r\n\r\nThanks for bringing joy and engagement to the sensory table and to the sensory experiences in our classroom. We are grateful for your support of our learning as well as supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778026040457,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-our-world-through-sensory-play/10165119/","projectTitle":"Exploring Our World Through Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10173663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our learning and public education. We have loved using the games and materials as we have grown as readers through our time together last year. We have also used some of the materials in our early school days this year as we grow in our ability to identify and recognize letters of the alphabet. \r\n\r\nThe games and materials have made small group learning fun and engaging as we work in our ability to grow as readers (and writers). Thanks for helping us build our confidence in fun, meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1778038045735,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-phonics/10173663/","projectTitle":"Fun With Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10318147,"letterContent":"As I begin prepping for the new school year, it is a blessing to have all these resources to make things for our classroom and that we will use in the beginning days of the new year. I just prepped so many new things for our classroom and the cardstock and lamination were so important to being able to be ready for my new learners.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate your generosity and support as we begin a new school year. All these materials are important basic supplies that ensure our school year starts off fun and engaging as we build our classroom community and get to know each other!","fullyFundedDate":1783378656449,"projectUrl":"project/back-2-the-basics/10318147/","projectTitle":"Back 2 The Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":10361472,"projectId":10098676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! My students were so excited when these Learning Palette math kits arrived. They immediately wanted to open everything up and start exploring all of the activities. These kits are such a fun, hands-on way for students to practice important math skills like fractions, decimals, geometry, algebra concepts, and more without it feeling like \"just another worksheet.\" I love that the activities are self-checking because it helps students build confidence and work more independently.\r\nThese materials are going to be such a great addition to our classroom and will be used for years to come. My students learn best when they can move, explore, and interact with what they're learning, and these kits make that possible. They are perfect for small groups, math stations, early finishers, and extra practice in a way that keeps students engaged and having fun while learning.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for caring about my students. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom, and I'm so thankful for the opportunities you are helping provide for my kids!","fullyFundedDate":1778126598174,"projectUrl":"project/from-practice-to-proficiency-powering-m/10098676/","projectTitle":"From Practice to Proficiency: Powering Math Centers with Learning Wrap-Ups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hyde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10361472_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778022427264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/candicehyde"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10181187,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping learning come to life through collaboration and problem solving. We have loved using the magnetic cubes during inside recess as well as free choice center time to build our problem solving and turn taking strategies.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorites have been the stick builders and cards as we have used these to be creative as we work together to collaborate to build letters, numbers, or extend the picture shown.\r\n\r\nWe loved reading Collaboration Station and The Most Magnificent Team as we continue to build our ability to collaborate when working together on group learning projects.\r\n\r\nThanks for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776454918636,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-blocks-to-build-our-brains/10181187/","projectTitle":"Books and Blocks to Build Our Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10075010,"letterContent":"Thank you for blessing us with your generosity and support. We have loved putting our new clipboards to use as we work at small group learning around the room and an outdoor scavenger hunt for Earth Day! The pencils also came just at the right time as we continue to work on our independence and growing our fine motor muscles through our pencil grip.\r\n\r\nThe blocks have been a wonderful addition to our early finisher choices as we learn to read the cards and recreate the pictures using the pieces in the picture as well as given us opportunities to be creative.\r\n\r\nThanks for your generosity and support of our classroom during a time when resources and funding is limited.","fullyFundedDate":1776102048229,"projectUrl":"project/click-clip-and-ready-to-learn/10075010/","projectTitle":"Click, Clip, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10156412,"letterContent":"Thank you for blessing us with your generosity and support. We love looking at books both through whole group story time when I read books to them for lessons and learning but they also love looking at books when they finish their work.\r\n\r\nAccess to books that are engaging, interesting, and represent the children in the classroom is SO important and because of your support, our classroom library does that. Thank you for giving us opportunities to extend our learning about concepts as we grow as literacy learners as well as community members in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773853199085,"projectUrl":"project/better-with-books/10156412/","projectTitle":"Better with Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86412","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":437,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":5,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":15,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.4,"schoolId":86412,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monroe Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monroe Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/norman-independent-school-district-29/monroe-elementary-school/86412"}