{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dove Science Academy Elementary School - Okc","outOfStateSupporters":29.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4758029,"projectId":9530294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project. I was able to purchase a new classroom carpet for our students to enjoy during large group circle time, as well as a place to do small group activities. My students love having their own spot on the carpet to sit a learn. They were very excited when they first saw this new, beautiful carpet. They enjoy using it during center time to work with their classmates in a small group. They especially love it when they get to do activities like large group puzzles and ABC activities. This has become a wonderful place for them to learn and socialize together. Thank you so much for making this happen!!","fullyFundedDate":1755744671540,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time-in-pre-k/9530294/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4758029_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754244223708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4758029"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9687356,"letterContent":"How exciting to bring the music of Camille St. Saens to our students! Honestly, I have never seen such nice temple blocks in my life! Thank you so very much! They are top of the line, excellent quality and get a phenomenal sound!\r\nStudents (and teachers alike) get super excited when a box of this considerable size is delivered to our classroom! What a joy to unwrap a precious gift that instantly engages learners!\r\nWe are so grateful for this generous donation to our school, and look forward to hundreds of students getting a chance to improvise, learn about ostinatos and bask in the glorious music of Personages with Long Ears!\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760693709807,"projectUrl":"project/he-haw-he-haw/9687356/","projectTitle":"He-Haw! He-Haw!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9687214,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Talk about some excited kiddos! When this huge box arrived, the excitement was palpable! When they open it and saw these recorders they were pumped!\r\nIt is such a joy to teach them how to read rhythms, make music, set goals and then, thanks to you, we are able to pass out a sopranino recorder. They are able to further develop skills and continue reaching to get an alto recorder. As a music teacher, we really want these opportunities for students but it just wouldn't be feasible to purchase them for all 130 students! You made our dreams come true!\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts we are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1760693650093,"projectUrl":"project/making-waves-in-music/9687214/","projectTitle":"Making Waves in Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9687287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time and money to invest in our students! They are so excited! We are having a blast and they don't want to stop playing these amazing drumsticks!\r\nIt's so amazing how technology has changed the music room! Science and music go together like peanut butter and jelly, and we are so thankful for the opportunity to explore!\r\nWe have over six hundred students each week who are getting to play these light up drum sticks, and we will take such good care of them. \r\nOur school family is grateful, from the bottom of our hearts. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1760693628384,"projectUrl":"project/kinetic-energy-in-action/9687287/","projectTitle":"Kinetic Energy in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":7286136,"projectId":9305924,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to our classroom treasure box. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily experience and overall motivation.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we were able to fill our treasure box with exciting items that students can earn through positive behavior, hard work, and kindness. The excitement and joy on their faces when they choose a reward is truly priceless. It's not just about the toys or trinkets—it's about feeling seen, valued, and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nThe treasure box has quickly become a powerful incentive and a tool for reinforcing good habits. Students are more engaged, cooperative, and enthusiastic about learning. For some of them, it's one of the highlights of their week—and that's because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom community. Your kindness and generosity have made a real impact, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746787038629,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-treasures-and-beginning-yea/9305924/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Treasures and Beginning Year Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7286136_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643976081658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7286136"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9260968,"letterContent":"Thank you!!!! This ocean life is amazing! We can hold the fish of the sea, get eye to eye with an octopus and see a hammerhead shark, all with out leaving the music room!\r\nThat may be the hardest thing, getting students to leave the music room! How incredibly fun!\r\nYou have brought to life the music from Carnival of the Animals! We are so grateful! There is so much to learn about and you have ignited our curiosity! We are excited to learn how to protect our oceans and water sources and see all the wonderful life teaming in the sea!\r\nYou are part of our school family now! We know our success this year comes in part from you! Thank you for making such a HUGE impact on so many students!","fullyFundedDate":1746533998740,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-learning/9260968/","projectTitle":"Diving into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9634352,"letterContent":"Wow!!! We LOVE painting! We love the modeling magic. We love learning about careers in art! We are so busy painting, but are having wonderful discussions and sharing ideas about not only careers in art, but also, the impact our art can have on the world, and our community.\r\nAs we are able to meet once a week for the semester, I look forward to see where these ideas lead us! What a wonderful opportunity to take doing something we love and have a tangible way to give something to others, that they may enjoy!\r\nThank you for helping us!","fullyFundedDate":1755972069299,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-is-the-future/9634352/","projectTitle":"Creativity Is the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9464471,"letterContent":"We have all kinds of fun things now to do, THANKS TO YOU!! YAY!! We have jump ropes, dodge balls, volley balls, basketballs. So many fun options for kids to get up and move!\r\nThere are so many students using the equipment already, and we will still be able to use it for our end of the year field day too!!\r\nWe are a National School of Character and the equipment you purchased is helping to put into practice essential skills such as teamwork, good sportsmanship and doing our best!\r\nThanks again for breathing life into this old gym! We love the excitement and joy that this project has brought!","fullyFundedDate":1752682894022,"projectUrl":"project/jump-toss-catch-kick/9464471/","projectTitle":"Jump, Toss, Catch & Kick","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9461840,"letterContent":"Wow! Are we having fun now? Or What? Thank you so much for taking the time to invest in our students! This new equipment has had a huge impact, as so many students are able to use much needed equipment!\r\nWe are very grateful for your generous donation and will be able to use the equipment for many years, and hundreds of students will benefit from it!\r\nWe are indeed having a ball and it's all thanks to you!\r\nWe know our joy and success come from partners like you bringing to life fun projects! We consider you part of our school family now!","fullyFundedDate":1752592998366,"projectUrl":"project/having-a-ball/9461840/","projectTitle":"Having a Ball!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9282385,"letterContent":"We are loving our new supplies, and are having so much fun getting to know one another as we relax and paint after a long day at school.\r\nSince a majority of the students in our club come from low socio-economic backgrounds, we are allowing them to have experiences they most likely would never have had otherwise. All of our students are learning about mixing paint colors, shape, balance and expressing feelings as we use art as our medium. (pun intended)\r\nThank you for taking the time to donate to our project! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1746836348449,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself/9282385/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9214740,"letterContent":"We are having a blast learning about habitats, the music from Carnival of the Animals and creating scenes we learned about! How fun! We love painting and this is a fabulous end to an engaging lesson that you brought to life!\r\nWe consider you part of our school family and know that our joy of learning was a gift you gave! We hope to have the best school year ever and are so very grateful for your generous donation to our school.\r\nWe have created lasting memories with this lesson as well as a desire to protect our environment for these animals.","fullyFundedDate":1749422180923,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-science/9214740/","projectTitle":"The Art of Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"},{"teacherId":2878837,"projectId":9298258,"letterContent":"Thank you for the books! We are a school of avid readers! Kids are over the moon for Dave Pilkey and the Pete the Cat books too!\r\nWe are unable to save them until our Literacy Night, so we have been looking through them already!\r\nOur students are so excited to make posters and invite families and friends to our event so we can take turns reading to each other, and share the new stories you have so generously provided for us!\r\nThank you for nurturing a love of reading with our students and families, this makes the best Literacy Night ever!","fullyFundedDate":1749848844332,"projectUrl":"project/love-of-reading/9298258/","projectTitle":"Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Younger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2878837_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673624195599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2878837"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96805","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":513,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.7,"schoolId":96805,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dove Science Academy Elementary School - Okc on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dove Science Academy Elementary School - Okc","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-department-of-education/dove-science-academy-elementary-school/96805"}