{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Olney Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8392932,"projectId":10501984,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations for Reading Club! My colleague and I have been running Reading Club for about six years now and we cannot state how grateful we are to all of you.\r\n\r\nReading Club is a space for students to foster a love of reading outside of the classroom, where often reading is seen as a chore or as part of the curriculum without any of the \"fun.\" The snacks, while it seems like such a random thing, not only encourages the students to come every week but also provides them with comfort and \"brain food\" while they read independently. It truly makes them excited to come to club.\r\n\r\nSo again, you have our gratitude! Thank you for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1787411279690,"projectUrl":"project/support-reading-club/10501984/","projectTitle":"Support Reading Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8392932_orig.jpg?crop=1743,1743,x326,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648220915846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8392932"},{"teacherId":8392932,"projectId":10266571,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so much for your generosity time and time again. I feel so supported and ready to tackle on the new year due to having a fresh start with new materials for the students and I.\r\n\r\nAdmittedly, the students get more excited about the new prize box offerings than they do for the classroom supplies like sticky notes and pencils. Those are the ones that I get super amped up for. Especially having new headphones since they often cannot last a full school year. It is tremendously helpful, particularly in helping provide audio accommodations during online tests. \r\n\r\nAs for the prize box, the students light up at all the new things and are very eager to spend their PBIS points every Friday. It truly creates buy in and rewards them for all the hard work they do. Thank you again for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1783562926841,"projectUrl":"project/restock-our-class/10266571/","projectTitle":"Restock Our Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8392932_orig.jpg?crop=1743,1743,x326,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648220915846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8392932"},{"teacherId":8268804,"projectId":10158262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! As the school nurse, your support helps me keep our students healthy, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\nBecause of you, the health office is now fully equipped with a professional Serta ergonomic chair, an arm blood pressure monitor, and instant heat and cold packs for immediate care. \r\nThe Juicy Juice, Pringles, and Nabisco snacks have also been a lifesaver—one student who was having a rough morning brightened up instantly when I offered them a juice and some Oreos, saying it was exactly what they needed to head back to class. Even the Pentel RSVP pens are making a daily difference in keeping our medical logs organized.\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our entire school community. We are so grateful to have you in our corner!\r\nWith health and gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1774086062724,"projectUrl":"project/restock-and-replenish/10158262/","projectTitle":"Restock and Replenish","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nurse Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268804_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690768562617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nurselisamyers"},{"teacherId":7175730,"projectId":9889135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our Harlem Renaissance project. Because of your contributions, my students had the high-quality trifold boards they needed to transform their research on the Harlem Renaissance into a professional museum-style gallery. Students were able to be \"curators\" and presented their visual displays to peers, students, and faculty. This project has done more than teach history; it has built confidence in public speaking, research, and multimedia design. Your support provided the literal and figurative foundation for this success.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom community and for helping these young historians find their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1762831509386,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-harlem-renaissance-to-life/9889135/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Harlem Renaissance to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7175730_orig.jpg?crop=533,534,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584990707089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmckin6th"},{"teacherId":8536482,"projectId":9589692,"letterContent":"I am very thankful and appreciative of the support that was given to me and my students. With your generosity, I have the ability to support my students with the resources they need and deserve. Many of my students are learning English as a second language and the ability to have visual aides such as pictures or vocabulary word walls is very helpful while learning English. These resources are also beneficial for other types of learners in that they support their academic growth and success. \r\n I have been using the printer and ink that was donated to print images that pertain to our learning modules. For example. the students recently learned about frogs, and I was able to have colorful images on display for students to refer to while speaking about the various frogs we were learning about. Students especially enjoyed the colorful images of the poison dart frog! \r\n The pocket chart stand has been very helpful to me as well. It is used for displaying anchor charts that the students use while learning. Anchor charts display key vocabulary words or topics. This is helpful to students because they can refer to the academic/topical vocabulary at any given time during the lesson. \r\n Thank you for assisting me in giving my students the materials needed to be successful individuals and learners!","fullyFundedDate":1762048790374,"projectUrl":"project/a-colorful-learning-environment-for-brig/9589692/","projectTitle":"A Colorful Learning Environment for Bright Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8536482_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720474658382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8536482"},{"teacherId":8268804,"projectId":9845613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our nurse's office with a new printer, laser cartridge, and headlamp. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful difference in how I care for our students each day.\r\n\r\nThe new printer has been a tremendous help. I can now efficiently print medication forms, health records, referrals, and important communication for parents and teachers. Having reliable access to these documents allows me to stay organized, keep accurate records, and focus more time and attention on the students who need care.\r\n\r\nThe headlamp has also been an incredible addition to the nurse's office. With proper lighting, I am able to safely and gently remove splinters and closely examine minor injuries. This helps ensure students receive quick, accurate care and can return to class feeling comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our nurse's office is better equipped to support the health, safety, and well-being of our school community. Thank you for investing in our students and for making such a positive impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1761619129572,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-nurses-office-running-smoot/9845613/","projectTitle":"Keeping The Nurse’s Office Running Smoothly!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nurse Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268804_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690768562617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nurselisamyers"},{"teacherId":8536482,"projectId":9447801,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has helped my students become more organized with their writing. The folders are also helpful in reminding students about the writing process. Writing is a challenging undertaking and these folders remind students that the process is carried out in steps. Students can celebrate the process along the way, as well as their final product. \r\n Our classroom pencil sharpener is a vital tool used on a daily basis. Additionally, the students are enjoying their scented pencils as a reward from the prize box! Students also enjoy using the colored pencils. \r\n I am astounded and grateful for the immense caring and generosity that is bestowed upon my students and me. Your donation has transformed my vision into reality and eased my mind in regards to providing my students with high quality materials.","fullyFundedDate":1752126421037,"projectUrl":"project/elwells-prepared-writers/9447801/","projectTitle":"Elwell's Prepared Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8536482_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720474658382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8536482"},{"teacherId":7175730,"projectId":9471856,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your support of our \"Tiger Pride: Certificates & Treats for Top Students!\" project. It has had an incredible impact on our school culture this year. Each month, nearly 25 students get a \"Student of the Month\" certificate, a candy bar, and a picture with our Olney Tiger. Their faces light up with pride as they receive this recognition. You helped bring positive reinforcement to our top students, and it directly reinforces the value of hard work, good citizenship, and academic effort. This system is helping our students learn accountability and the importance of consistency. Knowing that their effort will be publicly celebrated keeps them focused, teaching them that success is the direct result of their choices and perseverance. \r\n\r\nThis program has been particularly transformative for students who often go unrecognized or those who struggle with consistent behavior. For students who may not receive as much positive acknowledgment at home, this simple act of presenting them with a quality certificate and a treat—made possible by you—serves as a crucial source of external motivation and confidence. Thank you for investing in our students' morale and providing the means to truly celebrate our OES Tigers!","fullyFundedDate":1755692211306,"projectUrl":"project/tiger-pride-certificates-treats-for-t/9471856/","projectTitle":"Tiger Pride: Certificates & Treats for Top Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7175730_orig.jpg?crop=533,534,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584990707089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmckin6th"},{"teacherId":7175730,"projectId":9454668,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support of my project, \"Bring Broadcast Journalism to OES.\" It has allowed us to start a Broadcast Journalism club here at Olney Elementary with 13 students who stay after school on Wednesday to produce our monthly \"Tiger TV\" shows. We are using the equipment you funded (cameras, microphones, editing software) for creation and collaboration. Instead of just passively viewing content, they are learning every step of the professional production process: scriptwriting, shooting, sound design, and editing. The most exciting new product for them is definitely the camera and microphones. It has really fueled their creativity and makes them eager to tackle the next technical challenge.\r\n\r\nThis project has particularly helped students who thrive with hands-on learning. For example, a few of our quieter students, who sometimes struggle with traditional written essays, have truly found their voice behind the camera and in the editing room. They've discovered a new confidence in leading production roles, handling the technology needed to produce a news segment, interviewing faculty, and directing their peers. This project wouldn't have been possible without your kindness and belief in our students' potential. Thank you again for being such an impactful part of the OES community and helping us build the next generation of digital storytellers!","fullyFundedDate":1755703431557,"projectUrl":"project/bring-broadcast-journalism-to-oes/9454668/","projectTitle":"Bring Broadcast Journalism to OES","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7175730_orig.jpg?crop=533,534,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584990707089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmckin6th"},{"teacherId":8392932,"projectId":9432655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations to our Reading Club! We just had our first meeting on the 30th and the students were so happy to see the new bookmarks and eat their snacks! Students who have been to Reading Club for multiple years were also very impressed with the updated literacy games as the old ones were very ready to be replaced after much wear and tear.\r\n\r\nMy closet is full of snacks that will go a long way this year in giving some brain food to the kids without it being so heavy on our pockets. We look forward to our sixth year of Reading Club knowing that we have everything we need. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754623598914,"projectUrl":"project/support-reading-club/9432655/","projectTitle":"Support Reading Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8392932_orig.jpg?crop=1743,1743,x326,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648220915846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8392932"},{"teacherId":8268804,"projectId":9717917,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our students are healthier, happier, and better cared for every single day! The new blood pressure cuff you provided allows me to quickly and accurately check on students so they can return to class ready to learn. The Ear Ease Pain Reliever brings comfort to those with earaches, while the snacks you donated give energy to students who need a boost to focus in the classroom. Even the Glade spray, heavy-duty tape, and command strips help keep our nurse's office a clean, welcoming, and organized space where students feel genuinely supported.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I'm able to accomplish more in my role as a school nurse by addressing student health needs right away, which helps minimize time lost from learning. With the right tools and resources at hand, I can provide immediate care, allowing students to return to class more quickly, ready to engage in their lessons.\r\nThis project has directly impacted student learning—when children feel well, safe, and cared for, they can focus on being students instead of worrying about their discomfort. 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