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It was all they could do not to run to the tables for their turn.\r\nthe inspiration this brings to teachers is also impactful. For someone else to host a store lifts the load of the classroom teachers and encourages them to use the incentives as they are designed. \r\nThanks for your help in making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755742306386,"projectUrl":"project/dojo-store-delights/9595751/","projectTitle":"DOJO Store Delights","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keeling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8573591"},{"teacherId":9666570,"projectId":9373042,"letterContent":"My students at Rockwood Elementary School utilize your donations every single day. From turning in their assignments with their multi-colored bins, to organizing the class library, and helping clean with mini brooms and dust pans, our class would not run as smoothly as it does without your donations. \r\n\r\nThanks to these materials, our students are learning how to be organized, how to respect their surroundings, and how to have fun! My students love using our donated glue sticks to create art, and our Clorox wipes to clean up after all our fun birthdays, self portraits, and other projects. 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We really appreciate that you care enough about our students to fund so many projects! \r\n\r\nMy classroom was brighter and the table top organizers allowed for my students to share and learn how to sort and organize throw materials. The paper trays and baskets were used to organize more student materials and workbooks.\r\nThank you again!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1728179515040,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-essential/8854487/","projectTitle":"Reading is Essential!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8868007_orig.jpg?crop=1234,1234,x305,y568&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727927158016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8868007"},{"teacherId":2221047,"projectId":9574591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. We have been able to use the dry erase markers and erasers to write on our white boards during small group instruction. The students have been able to practice letter formation and adding and subtracting using the tools mentioned above. \r\nThe laminating pouches had been used to laminate patterning cards to use during calendar time. The pouches will also be use in laminating future materials to use during class. The colored pens have been very useful to grade students work.","fullyFundedDate":1755911491302,"projectUrl":"project/basic-tools-to-learn/9574591/","projectTitle":"Basic Tools to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2221047"},{"teacherId":5744129,"projectId":9101983,"letterContent":"I can't begin to thank you enough for your generosity in donating to my project. My students adore the happy faces and are drawn to the high contrast colors of the classroom carpet. Several students have noted the exceptional softness of this particular rug, as well!\r\n\r\nIn addition to providing a suitable space for morning meetings, my students love to play a variety of games (blocks, floor puzzles, etc.) on the carpet and are able to truly connect to one another. I think being comfortable and having a dedicated space for educational play allows them to build better relationships with their peers. 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I've already used most of the ink and am excited to continue to use the printer for years to come. \r\n Today was the first day of school and I had several new additions to my classroom and was able to easily make copies for the new arrivals without having to reach out and try to find help during the chaos of the first day. The other things will helpful as we establish routines and get out school year going. \r\n\r\nThank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1752860108696,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-a-printer-and-labels-oh-my/9462789/","projectTitle":"Headphones, a Printer and Labels, oh my!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3105373_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695344353732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/beth-brown"},{"teacherId":9588055,"projectId":9123007,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring the Lakeshore Phonemic Awareness Learning Centers to our classroom! These hands-on tools have been a wonderful addition to our small group instruction. My students are more engaged as they practice essential skills like rhyming, segmenting, and blending sounds. Your support has made it easier to differentiate instruction and build strong reading foundations. 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We are so grateful for your support in helping us create a vibrant and student-centered space for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1744234099547,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-color-pr/9220022/","projectTitle":"\"Bringing Learning to Life with Color Printing!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3219389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689021272363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hey-mrs-henry"},{"teacherId":3219389,"projectId":8871277,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Sensory Sanctuary has become a peaceful and purposeful space that's making a real difference in our students' daily experiences. The moment our students first walked in and saw the new sensory tools, calming lights, and cozy seating options, their eyes lit up with excitement and wonder. One student whispered, \"This feels like a dream!\"—and for many of our students who experience daily sensory overload, it truly is.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the space to support regulation breaks, quiet re-centering time, and social-emotional skill-building. One particularly powerful moment came during a tough morning for a kindergartner who was overwhelmed and shut down. Instead of staying dysregulated in the classroom, their teacher guided them to the Sensory Sanctuary. After ten minutes of using a weighted lap pad, watching the lights, and listening to soft nature sounds, the student returned to class ready to engage in learning. It's become a trusted space for self-regulation, not a reward or escape, and that distinction has been key.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve teaching students how to independently identify their emotions and choose appropriate sensory tools to manage them. We're working on visual choice boards and simple mindfulness strategies so that students can take ownership of their emotional well-being. Your support hasn't just created a calm space—it's building lifelong skills. Thank you for being a part of that growth.","fullyFundedDate":1738279977072,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sanctuary/8871277/","projectTitle":"Sensory Sanctuary","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3219389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689021272363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hey-mrs-henry"},{"teacherId":5744129,"projectId":9007360,"letterContent":"Thank you for replenishing vital supplies to my first grade classroom! The toner cartridges will carry us through the remainder of this school year. 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No more wasting folders that get mystery liquids spilled on them while in the students' possession!\r\n\r\nFinally, the glue sticks are easily the most popular item in this project due to my students' affinity for cut-and-paste activities, as well as our weekly, fun-Friday craft projects!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is greatly appreciated and has made a classroom of six and seven-year-olds very happy!","fullyFundedDate":1734311807344,"projectUrl":"project/replenishing-must-haves/9007360/","projectTitle":"Replenishing Must-Haves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hyatt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5744129_orig.jpg?crop=974,975,x0,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734287434466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dehyatt"},{"teacherId":3105373,"projectId":8712998,"letterContent":"These resources have been climate-changing. 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About this school
Rockwood Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that is part of Oklahoma City School District.
It serves 451 students
in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
Its teachers have had 324 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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85%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Rockwood Elementary School
$177,192
raised using DonorsChoose
324
projects
funded
128
teachers
funded
595
donors
25
projects
for
basic supplies
89
projects for
technology
34
projects for
books
20
projects
for
art supplies
Rockwood Elementary School has received support from
338 individuals from Oklahoma and
257 individuals out-of-state.