{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hillcrest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10092302,"projectId":9857363,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly thankful for your support and the generosity you have shown our students. Seeing the kids' faces light up the moment the new hockey sticks and pucks are brought out of the equipment room is a constant, joyful reminder of the direct impact you have made. In our gym, these aren't just pieces of plastic and rubber; they are tools for growth, confidence, and community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, our students aren't just playing a game; they're building lifelong memories and healthy habits. Having a full set of high-quality sticks and pucks has allowed us to get every single student involved at the same time. No one is left sitting on the sidelines waiting for a turn. We have watched students who typically shy away from traditional gym activities find their rhythm on the floor, discovering a sense of pride and coordination they didn't know they possessed. Thank you for giving our kids a reason to cheer and a brand-new way to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1762455231997,"projectUrl":"project/pucks-goals-and-fun/9857363/","projectTitle":"Pucks, Goals, and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10092302"},{"teacherId":2013354,"projectId":9888449,"letterContent":"The arrival of these STEM materials felt like Christmas morning; the students' excitement was palpable, and they couldn't wait to begin creating. From the moment the boxes were opened, a new level of energy took over our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of our first triumphs was a complex house built with magnetic blocks that the students were so proud of, we kept it on display for an entire week. Whether they are using the stick builders or the pixel picture makers, the students are doing much more than playing—they are developing a deep sense of commitment and perseverance.\r\n\r\nWatching them work is inspiring. They are constantly pivoting when a design fails, negotiating with one another to bring a shared vision to life, and compromising to reach their team goals. Your generous donation has turned our classroom into a space where students master communication and focus without even realizing they are learning. This environment of 'disguised learning' and joyful discovery would not be possible without your support. You haven't just provided materials; you've provided the building blocks for their future success.","fullyFundedDate":1763652596854,"projectUrl":"project/building-future-engineers/9888449/","projectTitle":"Building Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becky Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2013354_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473643074134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2013354"},{"teacherId":2013354,"projectId":9446951,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has transformed our classroom into a vibrant learning environment fueled by imagination. By engaging with the blocks and marble mazes, students aren't just building structures—they are building resilience. Whether they are negotiating a shared design or troubleshooting a collapsed tower, they are mastering essential social-emotional skills and collaborative problem-solving. This gift has provided a safe space for them to take risks, find their confidence, and experience the joy of learning through pure, hands-on discovery.\r\nThe arrival of these materials sparked an immediate wave of enthusiasm, as if it were Christmas morning or their birthday. The students were bursting with anticipation, demonstrating an instant, hands-on eagerness to explore and create with the new resources.\r\nThe materials have sparked an ongoing commitment to explore and create. Each day, the students eagerly return to the STEM station, not just to play, but to build on their designs and evolve their structures into even more sophisticated creations.","fullyFundedDate":1762536761234,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-future/9446951/","projectTitle":"Building Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becky Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2013354_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473643074134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2013354"},{"teacherId":10092302,"projectId":9506600,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support which has energized our physical education program, making a real difference for our students. Our older students are loving the Kan Jam sets, to teach teamwork and spatial awareness. It was fantastic to watch students who might usually hold back get competitive and strategize together. For our younger students, the new, large parachute has been a vibrant source of wonder and is already integral to developing their gross motor skills and cooperation in games like \"Popcorn.\" Their reactions were pure delight: older students were excitedly strategizing with the new game, and the little ones were wide-eyed with joy at the sight of the big, bright parachute. Looking ahead, our older kids will use Kan Jam to focus on peer coaching and leadership, and our little ones will use the parachute to learn about rhythm and timing paired with music. We also love the fitness dice we use those everyday for warm ups ! Your contribution continues to foster an active, engaged, and joyful learning environment every day.","fullyFundedDate":1757450703665,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-fun/9506600/","projectTitle":"Hands On Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10092302"},{"teacherId":10149872,"projectId":9546866,"letterContent":"With the supplies you provided, my class can stay organized and have their own supplies. The markers help the students write on their whiteboards and have been very accessible because everyone has their own. Students can be responsible with their pencil bags and have managed to keep their supplies together. With their pencil bag and their belonging, students have the opportunity to write sentences, work on their phonemic awareness skills, and math skills. The most exciting product we received was the rug. The students enjoy reading their books in the library while sitting on the soft rug. All the students in the class have warmed up to the carpet. It has been an incentive to have because students get the opportunity to sit and read once they are finished with their work.","fullyFundedDate":1755011933011,"projectUrl":"project/soar-to-organization/9546866/","projectTitle":"Soar to Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raygoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10149872"},{"teacherId":5861756,"projectId":9505399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! The individual headphones have helped us in many ways. When we have to do testing we only hear our ipad and not other friends. We are able to use the microphone when needing to read a story. When we are playing games we can play individually or with a group of friends. The headphones also helps us become responsible of our belongings. Since we have to take care of them and make sure we are putting them up in the right place. As well as making sure they don't get broke. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1753790948883,"projectUrl":"project/students-coming-in-loud-and-clear/9505399/","projectTitle":"Students Coming in Loud and Clear!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5861756"},{"teacherId":6648249,"projectId":9184034,"letterContent":"Thank you for your gift. When I unboxed the gift the class was thrilled to have dolls they could not only cuddle but also dress, 'feed', and change. Both boys and girls were able to work together in the house keeping center to model behaviors they may someday use themselves. It fostered discussions about the babies encouraging English language learners to join in the discussion. It encouraged displays of empathy and compassion which we were able to talk about in school. And it allowed them to make up their own stories and act them out which made them better storytellers and will ultimately make them better writers. Stories about babies and family life were sometimes acted out in the center effectively retelling the stories. Thanks again for your donation. Both my students and I appreciate it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1752078457152,"projectUrl":"project/caring-and-sharing-developing-interpers/9184034/","projectTitle":"Caring and Sharing: Developing Interpersonal Skills and Empathy with Dolls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilroy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6648249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646472018712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-gilroy"},{"teacherId":6648249,"projectId":9387173,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. The students were excited to get the pockets. They immediately put their school boxes, books, and papers in their new seat pockets. It freed up room on their desks to work on art work,projects, centers, ipads, and worksheets. It eliminated arguments over whose supplies belonged to whom. Cleanup was a breeze and so less time consuming. Pack up time was much easier and putting chairs up on the tables easier as well. The chairs were so many bright colors and they were able to put their name tags on them making each chair uniquely theirs. Thank you again fot supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1751545643944,"projectUrl":"project/smart-seat-storage-for-super-students/9387173/","projectTitle":"Smart Seat Storage for Super Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilroy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6648249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646472018712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-gilroy"},{"teacherId":8426296,"projectId":9275734,"letterContent":"These books have been so fun in reminding students that reading should be a joy. It gives students access to so much background knowledge through a variety of different adventures! I love that The Knight at Dawn even has graphic novels. Students have loved that, after we read together, they get to explore the graphic novel version.\r\nThe nonfiction buddy text extends learning even further and has let us practice a bunch of different skills! I am so grateful for a Spanish version of the text as well.\r\nA lot of my students don't come to third grade loving to read, or having any motivation to give it another shot. These books have been instrumental in repairing that joy!","fullyFundedDate":1746785619853,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-adventure-and-learning-with-th/9275734/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Adventure and Learning with The Knight at Dawn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8426296_orig.jpg?crop=286,286,x54,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651005771710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misslees"},{"teacherId":2013354,"projectId":9446973,"letterContent":"Your gift has made a huge difference in how my students approach their tests.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are essential for our students who need to provide verbal responses during exams. The built-in microphones allow them to clearly record their answers without distraction, ensuring their hard work is accurately assessed. This not only makes the testing process smoother for them but also gives me a clearer understanding of their knowledge. Your contribution has directly helped to create a more effective and equitable testing environment for all students.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support in helping our students succeed. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1751883213096,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-success/9446973/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becky Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2013354_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473643074134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2013354"},{"teacherId":9976218,"projectId":9208817,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donations and support which helped provide books for my classroom and students. \r\nMany of my students are English language learners. The books provided are incredibly appreciated by them. Reading is a key component which leads to greater success in their understanding and appropriate usage of the new language they are learning. This ultimately translates into greater success in their overall comprehension of all of the various subjects they are studying. My students are eager to learn an reading frequently provides them a great avenue to do so. After completing work assignments and classroom tasks, they are allowed to choose a book from those you helped purchase. This is always a bright spot in their day. Thank You!","fullyFundedDate":1744256327580,"projectUrl":"project/books-free-the-imagination-to-visit-dre/9208817/","projectTitle":"Books: Free the Imagination to Visit Dream Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9976218"},{"teacherId":6305208,"projectId":9477100,"letterContent":"This very gracious donation has been incredibly helpful in getting our school year started off the right way! I am so thankful I was able to start using these bandages right away! I was able to give each of our teachers a small supply of bandages to keep in their classroom for minor cuts and scrapes! This will be so helpful in helping students with minor injuries stay in class as much as possible! \r\n\r\nThe chapstick will be so nice to help students that are suffering with capped lips through out the school day! They enjoy getting their own chapstick to use as needed! Thank you so much for helping me care for each student!","fullyFundedDate":1755414930961,"projectUrl":"project/bandages-for-everyone/9477100/","projectTitle":"Bandages for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tuesday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6305208"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87010","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":520,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.6,"schoolId":87010,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hillcrest Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hillcrest Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/hillcrest-elementary-school/87010"}