{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Quail Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9373141,"projectId":9633129,"letterContent":"I am writing with a full heart to thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Fueling Focus with Snacks For Our Learning!\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now stocked with nutritious snacks that keep our students energized throughout the day. It has been wonderful to see their faces light up when it's time for a snack break. They were so excited to have these treats, and the impact was immediate.\r\n\r\nSince these snacks arrived, I have noticed a significant shift in our classroom environment. My students are more focused, more engaged, and ready to tackle their lessons without the distraction of hungry tummies. You haven't just provided food; you've provided the fuel they need to succeed and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for showing them that their community cares about their well-being. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1766086771396,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-with-snacks-for-our-learni/9633129/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus with Snacks For Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373141"},{"teacherId":8049132,"projectId":9516057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Cut Above the Rest.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a chomp machine that has completely transformed what my students are able to create. This tool has opened the door to hands-on building, allowing students to safely and efficiently cut cardboard and bring their ideas to life in ways that simply weren't possible before. What was once imagination on paper is now turning into real, tangible creations.\r\nThis impact has been especially powerful in our Fun Friday art time. Students have been designing and building frames, masks, and even large-scale sculptures with confidence and excitement. They are problem-solving, collaborating, and thinking like true artists and engineers. I've watched students take ownership of their ideas, revise their work, and feel a deep sense of pride as they see their projects come together piece by piece.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them the tools to create, build, and dream bigger. Your generosity has truly taken our art program to the next level, and the impact will continue to grow with every project we create. We are so grateful for your support—you have made a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757423257609,"projectUrl":"project/a-cut-above-the-rest/9516057/","projectTitle":"A Cut Above the Rest","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catalano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8049132_orig.jpg?crop=1267,1267,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630952358207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mykinderlife"},{"teacherId":8049132,"projectId":9508149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Artists Need a Splash of Color.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant, creative space filled with color, excitement, and possibility. The paints and colorful materials you provided have already made such an impact—students' eyes light up when they walk in and see all the new supplies ready for them to explore. You didn't just give us materials; you gave my students new ways to express themselves and bring their ideas to life.\r\nIn our art room, creativity builds confidence. I have already seen students who were hesitant begin to take risks, try new techniques, and proudly share their work with others. These colorful tools have opened the door for deeper learning, imagination, and joy. Your support allows my students to experience success in ways that go far beyond the finished artwork—it helps them grow as thinkers, problem-solvers, and creators.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their creativity. Your kindness is seen every day in the bright colors on their paper, the smiles on their faces, and the pride in their voices when they say, \"Look what I made!\" We are so grateful for you and the lasting impact you have made in our classroom.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1754025069974,"projectUrl":"project/artists-need-a-splash-of-color/9508149/","projectTitle":"Artists Need a Splash of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catalano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8049132_orig.jpg?crop=1267,1267,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630952358207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mykinderlife"},{"teacherId":10108266,"projectId":9527888,"letterContent":"The color printer has become an essential learning tool in our classroom. It allows me to provide high-quality, engaging materials such as color-coded math models, reading graphic organizers, science diagrams, and visual supports that help students better understand complex concepts. Many of my students are visual learners, and being able to see information in color improves comprehension, organization, and retention. It also allows for immediate feedback, students can print their work, revise it, and see their progress in real time, which builds confidence and independence.\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is seeing their work come to life in color. Whether it's publishing their writing, creating posters, or printing certificates and projects, students feel a sense of pride and ownership in their learning. The color printer makes their work feel \"official\" and important, which motivates them to put in their best effort. It has truly elevated their excitement for assignments and classroom projects.\r\nStudents who benefit most are those who struggle with attention, organization, or reading comprehension. Color-coded materials help them stay focused and better understand expectations. English language learners and students with learning differences have especially thrived, as visuals provide additional support beyond text alone. I've also seen hesitant writers become more enthusiastic when they can publish and share their work in color, this has boosted their confidence and willingness to participate.","fullyFundedDate":1755704353106,"projectUrl":"project/a-color-printer-to-bring-learning-to-lif/9527888/","projectTitle":"A Color Printer to Bring Learning to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stockton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10108266_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772124326693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10108266"},{"teacherId":9373141,"projectId":9465488,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom's mini-fridge project. Thanks to your support, we now have a working refrigerator that is making a significant difference in our daily classroom life.\r\n\r\nThis new appliance has been a true game-changer. It has allowed us to store healthy, refrigerated snacks like fresh fruits, vegetables, and yogurt. Students who might not have had a chance to grab a snack at home can now have something healthy and cool during the day, which helps them stay focused and energized for learning. It has also provided a safe space for students to store perishable items from their lunches, preventing food from spoiling.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your kindness goes beyond just having fresh snacks. It has created a more comfortable and supportive classroom environment, fostering better concentration and overall well-being for my students. They were so excited when the fridge arrived, knowing that caring individuals like you believed in their success.\r\nYour belief in our students is inspiring, and we are so grateful for your generosity. Thank you for helping us create a healthier, more productive learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1756399444436,"projectUrl":"project/cool-snacks-focused-minds-a-mini-fridg/9465488/","projectTitle":"Cool Snacks, Focused Minds: a Mini Fridge for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373141"},{"teacherId":7594609,"projectId":9429392,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for supporting young educators like me. I would not be able to be as effective as I am, if it weren't for generous donors like you! Last year, I went through reams of paper trying to provide morning work activities, classwork and homework for my students. However, thanks to the dry erase markers, page protectors and folders, I am able to cut my paper use in half and still provide opportunities for my students to practice their daily skills. I was even able to create take home folders for students to practice at home as well. May families have reached out to me, thanking me for providing those materials. A lot of families don't have the funds or the time to provide those things for their child. I'm so glad that now my students and their families won't want have to worry about things like that this year!","fullyFundedDate":1751733600695,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-to-work/9429392/","projectTitle":"\"Let's Get to Work!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7594609_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641135136764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7594609"},{"teacherId":7594609,"projectId":9075847,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, I would like to say thank you for your generous donation. I would not be as successful as I am, if it weren't for supportive donors like you! A lot of teachers, interior decorators, or anyone who has ever tried to create a welcoming living space knows that a rug can really tie a room together. It can define a space, create cohesion, provide warmth, depth and can foster a welcoming environment. This classroom rug has significantly transformed my room from \"a place where students learn\", to home. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746699613431,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-seat-for-our-morning-meet/9075847/","projectTitle":"Take a Seat for Our Morning Meet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7594609_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641135136764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7594609"},{"teacherId":7594609,"projectId":9075826,"letterContent":"I want to first start out by saying thank you so much for your donation to my project. I would not be able to be as successful at my job if it weren't for donors like you! I was so relieved when the ink arrived at my classroom door. It didn't take long before I was printing out class schedules, flash cards, morning work materials for my students folders and table top activity mats for centers. Without colored printer ink most of my materials were printed in black and white. Black & white materials are still functional, but colored materials are way more effective when working with younger students. Thank you so much again for helping young educators out like me!","fullyFundedDate":1746699591030,"projectUrl":"project/old-printer-new-ink/9075826/","projectTitle":"Old Printer New Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7594609_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641135136764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7594609"},{"teacherId":3732437,"projectId":7580684,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new self-regulation tools, their faces lit up with excitement. They were eager to explore the calm corner, sensory items, and reflection journals. One student told me, \"This helps me feel better when I'm upset.\"\r\n\r\nWe use these resources daily to practice self-regulation strategies. During reading time, students choose calming tools to help them focus. In small groups, we've practiced deep breathing and using fidgets as part of a coping skills lesson. These moments have already created a more peaceful, supportive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe next step is teaching my students how to apply these skills independently across different settings—classroom, playground, and even at home. Thanks to your generosity, my students are building lifelong tools for managing emotions and thriving in school.","fullyFundedDate":1694662386779,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-and-more-snacks-please/7580684/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Snacks and More Snacks, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3732437_orig.jpg?crop=1235,1235,x1080,y1235&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683572912634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chikaclarkdavis"},{"teacherId":7594609,"projectId":9066766,"letterContent":"I would like to start off by saying thank you so much for your generous donation. I would not be able to do the things that I do and reach the children that I need to reach without your help. Due to the unexpected whether the past year, my class and I have been spending a lot of our recess time indoors. With the help of these rainy day games, I was able to keep my students engaged while maintaining the benefits of social emotional learning. When the toys first arrived, I could barely get them out of the box before my entire room erupted in screams and celebratory high fives all around! We have been using these toys whenever we have indoor recess ever since. During the time when my students are playing these games, I'm noticing a lot more conversation and problem solving skills. Communication , conflict resolution and problem solving are concepts that even adults struggle with. I'm glad that these games are opening up the doors for these types of conflicts to arise and conversations to happen. I believe that neither of us can truly strengthen those skills unless we are put in situations to practice an exercise them. Thanks to you, that dream is now a reality. From the bottom of my heart, thanks a million!!","fullyFundedDate":1743594053171,"projectUrl":"project/rainy-day-rumble/9066766/","projectTitle":"\"Rainy Day Rumble\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7594609_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641135136764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7594609"},{"teacherId":3732437,"projectId":7580412,"letterContent":"The infusion of new resources into our classroom has been nothing short of transformative, revolutionizing the way my students engage with course material and catalyzing a palpable shift in their academic trajectory. As we began to utilize these resources, a palpable excitement coursed through the room, with students eagerly anticipating each new lesson and displaying a renewed sense of purpose and motivation. When they first laid eyes on the materials, their initial reactions ranged from astonishment to delight, with many expressing a sense of wonder at the wealth of information and interactive opportunities now at their fingertips. As we embarked on a specific classroom project that leveraged these new resources, students demonstrated a marked increase in confidence and creativity, seamlessly integrating the materials into their work and producing outcomes that were at once impressive and inspiring. As we continue to navigate our current classroom lesson, it is clear that the next steps for my students will involve further exploration and application of these resources, with potential projects and initiatives already beginning to take shape, and it is my contention that this judicious deployment of resources has not only enhanced student learning but has also fostered a deeper and more abiding connection to the subject matter, a development that will undoubtedly yield long-term benefits for these students as they progress in their academic journey.\r\n\r\nThe integration of novel educational resources has precipitated a paradigmatic shift in the pedagogical landscape, yielding a profound impact on student engagement and academic outcomes. As students interacted with these resources, a discernible enthusiasm permeated the classroom, with pupils exhibiting heightened anticipation and a revitalized sense of purpose. Initial reactions to the materials were characterized by a mix of astonishment and delight, as students were struck by the richness of information and interactive opportunities afforded by the resources (Donation intention in current students: An analysis of university engagement and sense of place in future athletic, academic, and split donors). Notably, the incorporation of human donors in anatomy education has been shown to elicit strong emotional responses from students, with some reporting feelings of empathy and gratitude towards the donors (How are our Undergraduate Students Doing? Exploring the Emotional Impact of Human Donors in Undergraduate Anatomy Education). As we continue to leverage these resources in our classroom, it is evident that students are developing a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the subject matter, as well as a heightened sense of identification with the academic community, a development that is likely to have a positive impact on their future academic and professional trajectories. By fostering a sense of connection and community, these resources have the potential to cultivate a more engaged and motivated student body, with a corresponding increase in academic achievement and post-graduation philanthropic activity.\r\n\r\nThe utilization of novel educational resources has yielded a profound impact on student engagement and academic outcomes, precipitating a paradigmatic shift in the pedagogical landscape. As students interact with these resources, a discernible enthusiasm permeates the classroom, characterized by heightened anticipation and a revitalized sense of purpose. Notably, research has shown that the incorporation of human donors in anatomy education can elicit strong emotional responses from students, fostering feelings of empathy and gratitude towards the donors (A memorial ceremony for anatomical donors: An investigation of donor family and student responses). Furthermore, studies have investigated the psycho-social factors influencing students' willingness to donate to charitable organizations, highlighting the importance of empathy and altruism in shaping their intentions (Differences between students and non‐students' willingness to donate to a charitable organisation). By cultivating empathy and fostering a sense of community, these resources have the potential to not only enhance academic achievement but also promote post-graduation philanthropic activity, underscoring the value of integrating such resources into educational settings to promote a more engaged and motivated student body.\r\n\r\nThe infusion of novel educational resources has catalyzed a profound transformation in our classroom, yielding a palpable shift in student engagement and academic outcomes. As we continue to navigate the current classroom lesson, it is evident that the judicious deployment of these resources has not only enhanced student learning but has also fostered a deeper connection to the subject matter, with students demonstrating a marked increase in confidence, creativity, and empathy. By cultivating a sense of community and promoting a more nuanced understanding of the subject matter, these resources have the potential to yield long-term benefits for our students, both academically and professionally, and it is clear that future projects and initiatives will continue to leverage these resources to promote a more engaged and motivated student body.","fullyFundedDate":1690931423036,"projectUrl":"project/bottles-boxes-and-binders/7580412/","projectTitle":"Bottles, Boxes, and Binders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3732437_orig.jpg?crop=1235,1235,x1080,y1235&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683572912634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chikaclarkdavis"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87031","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":530,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"24.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.4,"schoolId":87031,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Quail Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Quail Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/quail-creek-elementary-school/87031"}