{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Britton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7943561,"projectId":9992749,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new disinfectant supplies, my students and I have been using them as part of our daily classroom routines to build responsibility, independence, and healthy habits. Every morning, students now participate in a \"Clean Start Routine\" where assigned helpers gently wipe down shared surfaces such as desks, group tables, and learning stations. This has not only helped us maintain a cleaner and safer learning environment, but it has also become a meaningful classroom responsibility that students take pride in.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. Many of them immediately asked, \"Is this for us?\" and were proud to learn that they would be trusted to help care for their own classroom. They felt important knowing they were contributing to keeping our space safe and healthy. Several students even raised their hands asking to be \"classroom cleaners\" first, which showed their enthusiasm and sense of ownership.\r\n\r\nOne special moment that stood out was during our first group cleaning routine. A student who often struggles with staying engaged asked if he could help sanitize the reading corner. After completing the task, he smiled and said, \"I like helping keep our room nice.\" Moments like these show how simple tools can build confidence, responsibility, and pride in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are also helping us teach important life skills such as hygiene, teamwork, and accountability. Students are learning that taking care of our classroom is a shared responsibility and that small actions make a big difference in keeping everyone safe and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are beginning a new classroom project focused on \"Healthy Habits and Safe Spaces.\" Students will be learning about germs, hygiene, and how environments impact learning. As part of this unit, they will rotate through stations where they practice proper cleaning techniques, create posters about healthy habits, and reflect on how caring for their environment connects to caring for themselves and others.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is directly supporting not only a clean classroom but also meaningful learning experiences that teach responsibility and community care. Thank you for helping my students feel safe, valued, and empowered every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768146190354,"projectUrl":"project/spring-cleaning-keep-us-healthy/9992749/","projectTitle":"Spring Cleaning: Keep Us Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7943561_orig.jpg?crop=1667,1667,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759501175386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7943561"},{"teacherId":7943561,"projectId":9790343,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making this project possible! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in creating a calm, welcoming counseling office for my students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions has been our Peace Zone—a special area where students can take a moment to regulate their emotions, practice coping skills, and return to learning feeling calmer and more confident. The fidget toys have quickly become a favorite resource. When students first saw them, their faces lit up with excitement. They were eager to explore the different textures and tools, and many shared that using them helped them feel more relaxed and focused during our counseling sessions.\r\n\r\nThe organizational supplies have also transformed my office into a space where resources are easy to find and readily available. Instead of searching for materials, I can spend more time building relationships, teaching social-emotional skills, and supporting students through challenges.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue learning strategies for managing big emotions, solving conflicts peacefully, practicing mindfulness, and building healthy friendships. During individual and small-group counseling, they'll use the Peace Zone to identify their feelings, choose a calming strategy, and reflect before returning to class. The fidget tools help many students stay engaged while discussing difficult emotions, practicing coping skills, or working through problem-solving activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create more than just an organized office—it has created a safe place where students know they are welcomed, heard, and supported. Thank you for believing in our school community and investing in the emotional well-being of every child. Your kindness is helping students build skills that will benefit them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1762387910472,"projectUrl":"project/peace-zone-peace-for-all/9790343/","projectTitle":"Peace Zone = Peace for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7943561_orig.jpg?crop=1667,1667,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759501175386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7943561"},{"teacherId":10180014,"projectId":9910601,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing hands-on materials for our classroom. These resources have given students the opportunity to explore, create, and learn in ways that are both engaging and meaningful. When the materials arrived, the excitement was contagious. Students were eager to dive in, experiment with the new items, and discover all the possibilities they offered.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on activities have helped students strengthen their problem-solving skills, collaboration, and creativity. By manipulating materials and building their own creations, students are able to make connections between concepts and real-world applications. It has been wonderful to watch them think critically, test ideas, and confidently share their unique solutions with their classmates. These experiences encourage students to take risks, use their imaginations, and develop a deeper understanding of what they are learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created opportunities for students to engage their creative minds and become active participants in their education. The skills they are developing through these activities—innovation, perseverance, teamwork, and critical thinking—will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping provide learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1765174752693,"projectUrl":"project/playtime-with-a-purpose/9910601/","projectTitle":"Playtime with a Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180014_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771031073030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180014"},{"teacherId":10180014,"projectId":10024694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our students during testing season. Your kindness made a meaningful difference in helping students feel supported and prepared as they tackled important assessments. Having a healthy snack available gave students an extra boost of energy and helped them stay focused throughout the testing day.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited and grateful when they received the snacks. Something as simple as a snack helped ease testing-day stress and created a sense of comfort and encouragement. Many students commented on how much they appreciated the treats, and it reminded them that there are people who care about their success and are cheering them on.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create a positive testing environment where students could focus on doing their best. Thank you for investing in our classroom and supporting our students during such an important time. Your thoughtful contribution was greatly appreciated by both students and staff.","fullyFundedDate":1771025221362,"projectUrl":"project/brain-boost-bites-for-testing-success/10024694/","projectTitle":"Brain Boost Bites for Testing Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180014_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771031073030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180014"},{"teacherId":10180014,"projectId":9903116,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting STEM learning in our classroom. Your generosity has provided students with opportunities to explore, create, problem-solve, and think critically through hands-on projects that bring learning to life. These experiences do more than teach science, technology, engineering, and math concepts—they help students see new possibilities for their future. Through STEM activities, students are learning that they can be innovators, engineers, designers, and leaders. You are helping broaden their horizons and create a different outlook on what they can achieve in life. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and for inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1763580118808,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-into-stem/9903116/","projectTitle":"Cutting into STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180014_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771031073030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180014"},{"teacherId":10180014,"projectId":9895443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to hands-on building materials that are helping them develop important mathematical thinking skills in an engaging and meaningful way. When the supplies arrived, the students were thrilled. They immediately began discussing what they could create and were excited to use the materials during our math lessons and problem-solving activities.\r\n\r\nThe new resources have transformed learning into an interactive experience. Students use the building materials to explore concepts such as counting, patterns, measurement, geometry, and spatial reasoning. One memorable activity involved students working in teams to design and build structures while calculating dimensions and comparing measurements. The excitement and collaboration in the room were incredible, and students who are sometimes hesitant during traditional math lessons eagerly participated and shared their ideas.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning journey, these materials will be used in future STEM challenges and math investigations that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and perseverance. Students will have opportunities to solve real-world problems, test their ideas, and strengthen their mathematical sense through exploration and discovery. Your generosity has provided tools that make learning both fun and impactful, and we are truly grateful for the opportunities you have created for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763652599158,"projectUrl":"project/little-builders-big-ideas/9895443/","projectTitle":"Little Builders, Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180014_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771031073030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180014"},{"teacherId":10180014,"projectId":9668758,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide fidgets and sensory tools for our students. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. When the students first saw the new items, they were excited and eager to explore them. We spent time learning how to use the tools appropriately, and students quickly recognized how they could help them stay calm, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, students have been using them during independent work, small-group instruction, and whole-class lessons. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who often struggles to stay engaged during lessons use a sensory tool to help regulate their energy and remain focused throughout an entire activity. The fidgets have provided students with a productive outlet for movement, allowing them to concentrate more effectively on their work and participate more confidently in classroom discussions.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these sensory resources will remain an important part of our classroom routine. Students are learning to identify the tools that work best for them and how to use them to support their learning and self-regulation. Your generosity has helped create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them stay focused, engaged, and excited about learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1761916770186,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-focus-fun/9668758/","projectTitle":"Fidgets Focus Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180014_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771031073030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180014"},{"teacherId":5222520,"projectId":10170653,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful for your generous support toward our classroom project. It is because of you and your kindness my students will have snack available to them if they are ever in need. You have not only made a difference in many ways but you have answered an on going prayer and delivered us a blessing.\r\n\r\nHunger is something that my students struggle with. I have been in their situation growing up so I understand what they are going through first hand. So this is why I try my best to do what I can myself to give them what they need to be productive and be academically successful. God Bless You!","fullyFundedDate":1776064391167,"projectUrl":"project/hocus-pocus-i-need-help-to-focus/10170653/","projectTitle":"Hocus Pocus I Need Help To Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5222520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689041408606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-morey"},{"teacherId":5222520,"projectId":10170667,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your help and generous support toward my classroom project. It s because of you, my students will have snacks in the cabinet when they get hungry or needing a little something to get them refocused.\r\n\r\nHunger is a daily struggle and having these little snacks is a true blessing. My students eyes got really big when they saw all these snacks and how they filled our cabinets. they were also relieved. You have answered an on going prayer. I hope you know that who you are has made a difference in so many way.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Morey","fullyFundedDate":1776064390007,"projectUrl":"project/a-snack-will-do-the-trick/10170667/","projectTitle":"A Snack Will Do the Trick","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5222520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689041408606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-morey"},{"teacherId":8312737,"projectId":10085363,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing to invest in Britton Elementary 4th grade. Your generous donation will directly impact daily learning and organization. We often go through supplies quickly throughout the year. This donation will help our last days of school this year and also the upcoming students next year! \r\nThe bags for the headphones will greatly help us all stay organized and help students learn how to manage their materials. Donors like you mean so much to our school and to our class. We can't wait for you to receive our thank you notes in the mail! :)","fullyFundedDate":1778007638347,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-supplies/10085363/","projectTitle":"Much Needed Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hemry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8312737_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690580029481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8312737"},{"teacherId":2025468,"projectId":6191110,"letterContent":"Thank you beyond measure for funding our project and making it happen! \r\n\r\nMy students will be overjoyed to return to these items and begin using them as we learn, process and grow together. \r\n\r\nProjects like this are the reason kids begin to enjoy school and start to see the value in learning. \r\n\r\nThis project specifically is close to my heart as I know how vital and needed these are for my students to stay the course for the remainder of this year and make it the best experience that it can be for all.","fullyFundedDate":1644530907569,"projectUrl":"project/crushing-our-reading-goals/6191110/","projectTitle":"Crushing Our Reading Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2025468_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463252428869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-waller3"},{"teacherId":2025468,"projectId":9800066,"letterContent":"The treasure chest items from this project have brought so much excitement and motivation into our classroom. We use these rewards to celebrate student growth, positive behavior, hard work, and academic achievements. Whether students are reaching goals in math and reading, showing kindness to classmates, or demonstrating perseverance during challenging tasks, the treasure chest has become a meaningful way to recognize their efforts and encourage continued success.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were beyond excited. The classroom energy instantly shifted as students eagerly talked about the different prizes and began setting personal goals to earn them. One of my favorite moments was watching students encourage one another to stay focused and make good choices because they were excited about earning a reward together. The treasure chest has helped create a positive classroom culture where students feel motivated, celebrated, and proud of their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThese resources continue to support our classroom community every day. As we move forward with new learning goals and intervention work, students are becoming more engaged and invested in their progress. The treasure chest gives students something to work toward while helping build confidence, responsibility, and positive habits that extend far beyond academics.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom environment filled with encouragement, excitement, and opportunities for students to feel successful each day.","fullyFundedDate":1763837866772,"projectUrl":"project/fill-our-treasure-chest-to-spark-smiles/9800066/","projectTitle":"Fill Our Treasure Chest to Spark Smiles and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2025468_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463252428869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-waller3"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86991","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":585,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"18.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.2,"schoolId":86991,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Britton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Britton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/britton-elementary-school/86991"}