{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monroe Grade School","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10503349,"projectId":10452995,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom organization project! Your generosity has helped us create clear, easy-to-use systems that make it easier for students to find and put away their supplies independently. The buckets, labels, and color-coded stickers are helping our classroom run more smoothly while teaching students valuable organizational and responsibility skills. Your support is giving students more opportunities to take ownership of their learning environment and spend more time focused on learning. We are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1787789552680,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-with-an-organized-classroo/10452995/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start with an Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casperson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10503349_orig.jpg?crop=1935,1935,x453,y876&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786040249114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10503349"},{"teacherId":10503349,"projectId":10285719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our theme week project! These resources have allowed me to create fun, engaging learning experiences that bring each theme to life through books, decorations, activities, and hands-on experiences. We have already used our farming week materials, and it was a blast! The students loved exploring the theme and were excited to see our classroom transformed into a fun learning environment. The remaining sports, beach, and camping resources will give us more opportunities throughout the year to make learning exciting and memorable. Your generosity has helped me create experiences that get students excited to learn, participate, and connect with new ideas. Thank you for making these special weeks possible!","fullyFundedDate":1779323861285,"projectUrl":"project/theme-week-resources/10285719/","projectTitle":"Theme-Week Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casperson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10503349_orig.jpg?crop=1935,1935,x453,y876&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786040249114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10503349"},{"teacherId":10503349,"projectId":10279678,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has made a meaningful impact on our classroom! With our new bulletin boarders, posters, and flexible seating, students will be able to be successful in class and feel excited to learn. These organizational tools will also help create a calmer, more welcoming classroom where I feel prepared and can spend more time teaching rather than reorganizing materials after each small-group lesson. Thank you for helping us create a space where our students can feel confident, organized, and ready to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1778364018161,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/10279678/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casperson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10503349_orig.jpg?crop=1935,1935,x453,y876&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786040249114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10503349"},{"teacherId":10506372,"projectId":10279938,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations of snacks and school supplies, this year has already started out exponentially more successful than my last few years. The students know that they have the snacks as options if they NEED them. And admittedly, most of them need them to survive the school day.\r\n\r\nHaving the options of Mott's gummy snacks, Goldfish crackers, Lays chips, and Oreo cookies allows students to satisfy whichever food craving they're experiencing. Whether it be for something sweet, salty, or savory, they can each meet their own needs.\r\n\r\nPencils and dry erase markers are no longer such rare items in the classroom by this point, that everyone is always prepared and no one is fighting over who has ownership of which pencil. Everyone's needs are met and the learning is at the forefront of the learning environment, in a way it hasn't ever been. Thank you again for your amazing contribution to our room!","fullyFundedDate":1780350652588,"projectUrl":"project/filling-tummies-to-fill-minds/10279938/","projectTitle":"Filling Tummies to Fill Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10506372_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779412889964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10506372"},{"teacherId":10500001,"projectId":10619418,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students are enjoying the hands-on materials to support their learning. They ask to use the resources, they are excited to use them, and they're having fun all while learning. \r\n These resources are meeting the different learning styles of my students and I'm excited to see the growth that they make in math and literacy this year. My students learn better when they have hands-on resources available to them. \r\n My students were excited to see all of the new resources arriving. Thank you for not only bringing a smile to their faces, but for supporting their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1789555370180,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-math-literac/10619418/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with Math, Literacy, and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mickelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10500001"},{"teacherId":10483181,"projectId":10296866,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of classroom supplies has made a wonderful impact in my classroom, especially as we began a new school year. Having supplies like pencil grips, noise-canceling headphones, squishy fidgets, and more has allowed me to notice students' needs early and provide support right away. The pencil grips have been especially helpful in supporting students with their handwriting and pencil control.\r\n\r\nThe noise-canceling headphones have helped students who typically struggle with classroom noise stay engaged in class and even participate in assemblies. The fidgets have also been a great tool for students who need to keep their hands busy while working, helping them stay focused and complete their work. These simple but thoughtful supplies have made a meaningful difference for my students and have helped create a more supportive classroom environment. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1779323861127,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-mind-shine/10296866/","projectTitle":"Helping Every Mind Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10483181_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1667,x0,y522&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776796027427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10483181"},{"teacherId":10483181,"projectId":10310111,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of organizational supplies, plant-themed name tags, bulletin board borders, and more has made a wonderful difference in my classroom! One of the most helpful items has been the clear bins, which I use to organize all of my hands-on learning materials. Being able to easily see what I have and quickly access materials each day has made it much easier to actually use the resources in my classroom. I no longer spend as much time searching for things or forget about materials simply because they were tucked away and out of sight. The organizational supplies have saved me both time and energy and have made our classroom routines run more smoothly.\r\nAnother especially helpful donation was the large basket I use to store our floor cushions. Before, the cushions often ended up in a messy pile, but now students have an easy place to put them away. It has been wonderful to see students taking ownership of our classroom and helping keep our space clean and organized. The plant-themed name tags and bulletin board borders have also added a cheerful, welcoming touch to our classroom. I am so grateful for these thoughtful donations and the positive impact they have had on both my students and our everyday classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1785338791528,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-building-an-orga/10310111/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything: Building an Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10483181_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1667,x0,y522&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776796027427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10483181"},{"teacherId":10483181,"projectId":10325389,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of board and card games has made such a meaningful impact in my classroom! My students have been excited to learn new games, practice explaining the rules to one another, and work together to help classmates understand how to play. As they play with classmates and the different volunteers who visit my classroom, they are developing important social skills such as taking turns, being patient, following directions, holding and managing cards, playing fairly, and learning how to both win and lose graciously. The games have created so many opportunities for my students to practice cooperation, communication, problem-solving, and perseverance in a setting that feels fun and natural.\r\nThe games have also become a wonderful learning option throughout our school day. They are a favorite choice for students who finish their work early, giving them a meaningful activity to enjoy rather than simply waiting for others to finish. Even more importantly, the games give my students another way to demonstrate what they know. For students who may struggle to show mastery through traditional pencil-and-paper assignments, a game can provide an engaging, hands-on way to demonstrate understanding, problem-solving, communication, and persistence. Your donation has brought so much joy and learning into my classroom, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities it has given my students to learn, connect, and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1787785281936,"projectUrl":"project/board-games-that-build-brains-and-friend/10325389/","projectTitle":"Board Games That Build Brains and Friendships","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10483181_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1667,x0,y522&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776796027427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10483181"},{"teacherId":10500001,"projectId":10627875,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students have snacks to help them make it through the afternoon. When the boxes arrived and they saw what was inside, they were so excited and responded with \"I love them!\" referring to not only the snacks, but the donor(s) as well. \r\n\r\nNot only are students able to focus on their learning, but this donation helped take some of the burden off of not only myself, but the families as well. The cost of snacks adds up, and this generous donation helped stock our snack shelf. My students were very grateful for this donation and appreciated the generosity. \r\n\r\nEvery afternoon, when students come in from their last recess, they get to sit down and have a snack while they work on some math skills. They are able to focus on their math and don't have to tell me how hungry they are. Your donation to our classroom is very appreciated. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1789354482282,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-snacks-for-their-growing-bra/10627875/","projectTitle":"Brain Food: Snacks for their Growing Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mickelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10500001"},{"teacherId":10483181,"projectId":10385577,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the wonderful plant materials! The students planted their first plants today, and they are already so excited to watch them grow. As a plant lover myself, I am especially excited to bring hands-on learning with plants into our classroom. I know the students will enjoy getting to experience the process of planting, caring for, and watching their plants develop.\r\nMy plan is to have students grow multiple plants at a time so they can measure their growth and explore how different factors can influence how plants grow. Students will also be responsible for caring for their own plants, including watering them, and I am so excited to see them take on this extra responsibility. Thank you again for your generosity! We are so grateful for these materials and look forward to using them for many years of learning and growing to come!","fullyFundedDate":1787785281837,"projectUrl":"project/growing-curious-minds-one-plant-at-a-ti/10385577/","projectTitle":"Growing Curious Minds, One Plant at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10483181_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1667,x0,y522&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776796027427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10483181"},{"teacherId":10483181,"projectId":10296845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of six sets of books to my classroom! I am incredibly excited to use these books for novel studies with my students. The timing could not have been more perfect — one of my reading groups had just finished their previous book the very day your donation arrived, so they were able to jump right into one of the new titles immediately. They are already about a fourth of the way through the book, and they have been so engaged that they often ask if they can continue reading even outside of our scheduled reading time!\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of this donation is seeing students connect with books that truly match their interests. Their enthusiasm for reading has been amazing to watch, and I am excited to see how their love of reading continues to grow through these new opportunities. Even the students who have not yet had a chance to read the new books are eager to get started — several have already told me they plan to ask their fourth grade teacher if they can borrow the books when our class is finished with them.\r\nYour kindness is making a lasting impact not only in my classroom, but also throughout our school community. I am so grateful to be able to share these books with other classes and help get even more students excited about reading. Thank you again for supporting my students and helping create meaningful reading experiences for them!","fullyFundedDate":1779323861437,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-spark-excitement-and-learning/10296845/","projectTitle":"Books That Spark Excitement and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10483181_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1667,x0,y522&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776796027427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10483181"},{"teacherId":10483181,"projectId":10279115,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students have already been able to use the new art supplies in numerous classroom projects! Having fresh, high-quality materials has made such a difference in my classroom. One of the most exciting moments was watching students use the supplies during our end-of-year art projects. Their creativity truly came to life, and it was so fun to see how excited and engaged they were while creating their artwork.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled! They could not wait to explore everything and immediately started talking about all the different things they wanted to create. The excitement and enthusiasm in the classroom was incredible, and it made art time even more special.\r\nThese supplies will continue to make a huge impact moving forward. Not only have they enhanced projects this year, but I am also so excited to continue using them next year. My students will be able to explore new artistic techniques, build their creativity, and bring even more classroom projects to life. Your generosity is helping create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that my students will remember for a long time. Thank you so much for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778392620152,"projectUrl":"project/every-artist-needs-the-right-tools/10279115/","projectTitle":"Every Artist Needs the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10483181_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1667,x0,y522&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776796027427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10483181"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87564","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":240,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":61,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":79.6,"schoolId":87564,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monroe Grade School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monroe Grade School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/monroe-school-district-1j/monroe-grade-school/87564"}