{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Putnam Heights Academy","outOfStateSupporters":50.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8016246,"projectId":9549525,"letterContent":"\"I truly don't know how to begin to express my gratitude for the donations to our classroom. Our students eat snacks 3 times a day. All of our students have healthy appetites. These snack items help diminish significant triggers that can interfere with the learning environment. We have relied solely on donations from parents and it is simply not enough. This donation will help our classroom sail through the end of the year with ease and help us remain focused on our academic progress.\" Thanks again\r\nSean Lee","fullyFundedDate":1763395435433,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks/9549525/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8016246"},{"teacherId":7027038,"projectId":9619389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing snacks for my students. Your generosity has made a bigger impact than you may realize. Many of my students come to school without a snack, and hunger can make it difficult for them to stay focused and engaged throughout the day. Because of you, they now have what they need to stay energized, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe moment the snacks arrived, my students were thrilled. Having access to snacks has created a calmer learning environment and has helped students feel cared for and supported. It's amazing how something so small can make such a meaningful difference in their confidence and ability to concentrate.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has strengthened our classroom community and made our days brighter. We are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our students. Thank you for choosing to make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758202830414,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-for-bright-futures/9619389/","projectTitle":"\"Brain Food for Bright Futures\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7027038"},{"teacherId":7027038,"projectId":9549638,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, my students were instantly excited. Especially when they saw how the new decorations transformed our classroom. The things that were sent made the class feel brand-new, and several students commented that it \"finally feels like a real science class.\" The updated environment has helped them stay focused, calm, and proud of their learning space.\r\nThe headphones have been a game-changer during independent and small-group work. Students now use them for digital assignments, science videos, and intervention lessons without distractions. One of my students who usually struggles with noise told me, \"I can finally hear myself think!\" Being able to work quietly and confidently has made a big difference for many of them.\r\nAnd the pencils — something so simple — have had such a huge impact. No more borrowing, searching, or stopping instruction because someone doesn't have what they need. Students feel prepared, responsible, and ready to learn every day.\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom is more functional, more beautiful, and more supportive of every student's learning needs. You didn't just provide supplies — you gave my students tools and a space that truly helps them thrive. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1757683146070,"projectUrl":"project/stemming-with-comfort-growing-bright-mi/9549638/","projectTitle":"STEMming With Comfort: Growing Bright Minds With, Blocks, and Blooms!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7027038"},{"teacherId":7947405,"projectId":9549591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my low income school. The kids are taking home ec and most know nothing about the basics of taking care of themselves and those around them. Their role models are absent. This class is teaching them things they never learned such as self care, manners and cooking.\r\n \r\nThank you so much for your donation of kitchen utensils,baking pans and bowls. We have used them in cooking and baking every week. The kids have really enjoyed following recipes as well as eating what they make. They have also loved sitting on the rug you provided for the class. It has made it much cozier. Thank you again for everything!!","fullyFundedDate":1755894737464,"projectUrl":"project/inner-city-kids-learn-healthy-skills/9549591/","projectTitle":"Inner City Kids Learn Healthy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ginsterblum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7947405_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y306&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743184126811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7947405"},{"teacherId":8561783,"projectId":9570838,"letterContent":"Since receiving your donation, I have seen my student's work level increase. Because they now have comfortable seating for composing songs, their song productivity is quite impressive. \r\n\r\nEven student collaboration has improved. They now sit comfortably next to each other, and exchange songwriting thoughts, and ideas. As a matter of fact, one of my students has already performed an original song to an instrumental created in one of your comfortable seating donations.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all of my students who are truly grateful for your donation I extended my deepest and heartfelt thanks.","fullyFundedDate":1755989284965,"projectUrl":"project/songwriting-seating/9570838/","projectTitle":"Songwriting Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8561783_orig.jpg?crop=1217,1217,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659435241434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrrice-music"},{"teacherId":8561783,"projectId":9323909,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous gift to my classroom. Because of your support, my students no longer have to stand on a hard wooden floor. Instead, they now gather, learn, and share on a beautiful rug that provides both comfort and warmth.\r\n\r\nThis rug has already made such a powerful difference. The comfort to the soles of their feet is evident, but even more touching is the joy I see on their faces each day. It has become more than just a place to stand—it is a space where my students feel welcome, supported, and valued. Their smiles and excitement remind me daily that your kindness is reaching far beyond the classroom floor and touching their very souls.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity is appreciated more than words can express. You have brought joy and comfort to my students in ways you may never fully see, but I hope you know how deeply grateful we are.","fullyFundedDate":1746542429919,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-for-the-soles/9323909/","projectTitle":"Comfort for the Soles","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8561783_orig.jpg?crop=1217,1217,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659435241434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrrice-music"},{"teacherId":8561783,"projectId":9187167,"letterContent":"The use of this incredible donation is really a powerful thing. My students have been excited about having their very own clothing item represent a song that they were able to record. \r\n\r\nThis year, one song in particular is titled \"Be Yourself.\" So, in order to support their song, the song lyrics, \"Be Yourself! You are the greatest book on the shelf\" were printed using your donors choose t-shirt print making donations.\r\n\r\nAs you know, this school year has ended. However, I assure you that my students' next song project, as well as many others in the future will have clothing or t-shirts that have \"A Message Worth Wearing\" printed on them.","fullyFundedDate":1742922586521,"projectUrl":"project/a-message-worth-wearing/9187167/","projectTitle":"A Message Worth Wearing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8561783_orig.jpg?crop=1217,1217,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659435241434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrrice-music"},{"teacherId":8016246,"projectId":9038327,"letterContent":"Donating a computer to a classroom can significantly impact student learning and digital literacy, offering access to educational resources, interactive tools, and essential skills, ultimately boosting academic achievement and preparing students for the future. Thanks so much for all the help. This IT equipment will change the way that classrooms are handled, allowing teachers to optimise learning and provide better educational opportunities for children. Students can use computers to complete homework, research projects, and explore educational content online, bridging the digital divide and ensuring equal opportunities for all students","fullyFundedDate":1739372337622,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-today-keeps-illiteracy-at-bay/9038327/","projectTitle":"An Apple Today Keeps Illiteracy at Bay","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8016246"},{"teacherId":6559921,"projectId":8725651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project, Engagement and Educational Safety for Spanish Students, Heritage and First timers. The students were very pleased and surprised that someone they did not know would help purchase snacks and engaging activities and materials for them. Before the shipments came, I had told the students about Donors Choose and had kept them up to date as the project received funding.\r\n\r\nWe were all very pleasantly surprised at how quickly the snacks and materials arrived. I had asked for Grandma's cookies, and they were a big hit. Our school starts pretty early; our first time block begins at 7:30 am. Although, our students receive breakfast, they regularly ask for snacks. Many of our students get up at 4-5:30 am to catch a bus to our school. We are an alternative school, so students come from all parts of the city.\r\n\r\nMy students have said that the snacks and supplies helped them participate in the learning process. I noted that the snacks had a calming effect. The Columbian Lotteria learning game interested even the heritage speakers because the vocabulary was somewhat different, since most of our heritage speakers are from Mexico. \r\n\r\nThis was my first time to do a Donors Choose Project and I was very impressed with the support and care exhibited by the organization and the donors.","fullyFundedDate":1732314790939,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-and-educational-safety-for-sp/8725651/","projectTitle":"Engagement and Educational Safety for Spanish Students, Heritage and First-timers.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCulley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559921_orig.jpg?crop=1237,1237,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729022286944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6559921"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_124467","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":191,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":49,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.4,"schoolId":124467,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Putnam Heights Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Putnam Heights Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/putnam-heights-academy/124467"}