{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak Grove Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6868369,"projectId":9713601,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom aquarium has become something truly special for my students. When the materials arrived, their excitement was immediate and genuine. They gathered around the tank with wide eyes and big smiles, completely captivated. The room filled with questions, wonder, and curiosity as they began noticing every detail. It was one of those moments as a teacher that you wish you could bottle up and keep forever.\r\n\r\nThis aquarium has quickly become a meaningful part of our daily learning. My students are not just learning about ecosystems and habitats—they are experiencing them. They eagerly observe, share what they notice, and make thoughtful connections to what we are studying. It has created opportunities for rich conversations, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of how living things depend on their environment. Watching them take ownership and show such care and curiosity has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have been given a learning experience that goes far beyond the classroom walls. You have sparked curiosity, encouraged responsibility, and brought so much joy into our space. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and I am so grateful for the opportunity you have given my students to learn, explore, and wonder. Thank you for believing in them and supporting our classroom in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nIn our STEM lab, we always say that the best learning starts with curiosity... and because of you, our classroom is full of it. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1768073932586,"projectUrl":"project/swimming-into-stem-with-finley-splash-o/9713601/","projectTitle":"Swimming Into STEM With Finley Splash O'Malley","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6868369_orig.jpg?crop=1091,1091,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583412605775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6868369"},{"teacherId":9584226,"projectId":9905629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our donors for the testing dividers and cleaning materials you provided. With testing season happening at our school right now, these resources have made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. The dividers give each student their own space and privacy, helping them stay focused and do their best during assessments. It has truly created a calmer and more structured testing environment for everyone. When my students first saw the materials, they were so happy and excited, and they immediately recognized that the dividers would help them stay focused and less distracted, which boosted their confidence going into their tests. As we move forward, we will continue using these resources during independent work and small group activities to support focus and organization. Our next steps include strengthening foundational skills in reading and math, where students will practice working more independently while applying the strategies they've learned. These materials will continue to support a positive and productive learning environment for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1767659249272,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-for-better-focus-and-co/9905629/","projectTitle":"Help My Students for Better Focus and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Browning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9584226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738966343410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9584226"},{"teacherId":6868369,"projectId":9800928,"letterContent":"Thank you for making an experience possible that truly changed the energy in our STEM lab. From the moment the stop motion materials arrived, my students were immediately engaged, asking questions, sharing ideas, and jumping into creative planning without hesitation. They couldn't wait to get started, and the excitement only grew as they realized they were creating something entirely their own.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments happens when students press \"play\" for the first time and watch their story come to life. I see pride, surprise, and pure joy on their faces as they realize they made a movie. Students who are often quiet or unsure of themselves step into leadership roles. Others who struggle with writing or traditional assignments suddenly find a voice through movement, images, and teamwork. These materials gave them confidence and a new way to express their ideas.\r\n\r\nThis project has been more than an activity—it has been an experience that brought creativity, collaboration, and perseverance together in a meaningful way. Your generosity gave my students the opportunity to see themselves as creators and problem solvers, and that impact will last far beyond this project. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping make learning something they genuinely love.","fullyFundedDate":1764701748010,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-stop-motion/9800928/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set… Stop Motion!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6868369_orig.jpg?crop=1091,1091,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583412605775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6868369"},{"teacherId":9686679,"projectId":9807145,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our deepest gratitude for the donation of a T-shirt press and tie-dye kits to our school. As a Unified classroom, composed of 2 classes of energetic 3-year-old Special Education students, total of 17 students, and their compassionate Unified Partners, we have witnessed firsthand how these tools have become much more than just equipment, they have become catalysts for inclusion, collaboration, and school-wide unity.\r\nImpact on our Classroom: The simple act of designing and decorating T-shirts has had an extraordinary impact on our young learners: \r\n Promoting Collaboration and Communication: Our Unified Partners have worked side-by-side with their peers, choosing colors, practicing fine motor skills while mixing dye, and selecting designs for the heat press. This has created shared goals and fostered rich, non-verbal and verbal communication between all students.\r\n Building Self-Esteem: Every student, regardless of their developmental level, contributes to the final product. Seeing their own creation, or a shirt they helped design, worn by others has given them a huge boost in confidence and a powerful sense of pride and ownership. \r\n Sensory and Motor Skill Development: The process of squeezing dye bottles, dipping fabric, and applying pressure to the press provides valuable sensory input and strengthens essential fine motor skills in an engaging, playful way. \r\nThe ripple effect of your donation has spread far beyond our classroom walls, helping to truly unify our entire school community.\r\nThe T-shirt press and tie-dye kits have given our unified classroom a meaningful way to contribute to our school's culture.","fullyFundedDate":1760342722080,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-family-shirts/9807145/","projectTitle":"Classroom “Family” Shirts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shuman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723943736325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9686679"},{"teacherId":9618010,"projectId":9026986,"letterContent":"My students love all of the indoor recess options. We have had indoor recess plenty of time since the donation and each time I get appreciate the gifts to my class. \r\n\r\nIt's such a privilege to get to watch them learn to lose, place strategic games, and bond with each other outside of technology. \r\n\r\nThe games have been very beneficial to their development as humans and control of their social and emotional behaviors. It is also brought a lot of joy to them and patience.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for the donations. Our classroom is richer because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1738957972993,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-options-when-needed/9026986/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Options (When Needed)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fissel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618010_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722467606952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9618010"},{"teacherId":9618010,"projectId":9189874,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our grade level project to raise money for reading buddies for the summer. \r\n\r\nThe students had a great time learning about pet care, adopting either a kitten or a dog stuffed animal, creating a name for their dog or stuffed animal, filling out all the paperwork to keep their baby, and being creative while creating the pets wants and needs out of clay and paper. \r\n\r\nThe parents sent so many cute videos of the students reading with With their buddies over the summer. And even now that the students are in third grade, they come up and show their buddies to me with appreciation and love.","fullyFundedDate":1742947620119,"projectUrl":"project/adopt-a-reading-pet/9189874/","projectTitle":"Adopt a Reading Pet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fissel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618010_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722467606952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9618010"},{"teacherId":6868369,"projectId":9044440,"letterContent":"When the Magna-Tiles arrived, my students' faces absolutely lit up. They were so excited to dive in, and the room buzzed with \"oohs\" and \"wows\" as they discovered the magnetic snap and endless building possibilities. One of my students with limited dexterity proudly built a tall tower all by himself—he beamed and told me, \"I made it stay up!\" That moment was pure joy and a perfect example of why these materials are so impactful.\r\n\r\nWe've already used the Magna-Tiles for hands-on STEM challenges, like designing bridges and creating patterns to practice symmetry. The magnetic connections give my students the confidence to keep trying, even when their designs topple over, because rebuilding is quick and frustration-free. It has been amazing to watch their teamwork and problem-solving skills grow alongside their creations.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools to shine. You've helped create a classroom where every child can experience success and joy in STEM.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. You've given my students tools that are fun, inclusive, and confidence-building—and in our STEM Lab, that makes all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746718878595,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-stem-fun-magna-tiles-in-actio/9044440/","projectTitle":"Inclusive STEM Fun: Magna-Tiles in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6868369_orig.jpg?crop=1091,1091,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583412605775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6868369"},{"teacherId":9618010,"projectId":9026043,"letterContent":"The seating has been a huge change for students in my second grade classroom. It has offered them alternative Seating from the standard desk and chairs. This has helped the fidget friends to focus on their academics while they are meeting the needs of their active bodies. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw all the new seating the students literally jumped for joy and were so excited to have an opportunity to sit in non traditional ways. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the continued help for my classroom. 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