{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakdale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2637534,"projectId":10372591,"letterContent":"I am writing to let you know that the students are so excited about the prize vending machine and prizes. I just received all the materials and set it up in the library last week. Students are coming in excited and wanting to know all about it. \r\n\r\nThe prize vending machine will be used to support our reading incentive program. Students that turn in the reading sheet each month will earn a trip to the prize vending machine. Students who normally don't participate in the program were very excited about this new incentive. I think this will encourage the students to read and earn the rewards from reading and the prizes. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the project and for believing in the education of students.","fullyFundedDate":1785285311057,"projectUrl":"project/a-prize-vending-machine-for-our-elementa/10372591/","projectTitle":"A Prize Vending Machine for our Elementary Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2637534"},{"teacherId":319176,"projectId":10136744,"letterContent":"Thank you for the amazing donations you gave to my students. They learned the impact the sun can have on energy. This one little device showed them how powerful nature can really be. Together we built our devices during our summer camp. They did not realize you needed power in addition to the natural resources that go into moving wind powered devices. Thank you for helping open the minds of children to see beyond what they see on a video but allowing them to get a hands on experience that they can use beyond a few minutes in class.","fullyFundedDate":1779045198883,"projectUrl":"project/on-with-the-wind/10136744/","projectTitle":"On With the Wind!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp319176_orig.jpg?crop=1836,1836,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755709010583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jolandra-white"},{"teacherId":7172988,"projectId":10210000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our kindergarteners! Because of your kindness, our students had everything they needed to celebrate one of the biggest milestones of their young lives - their Kindergarten Graduation!\r\n\r\nYour donations provided graduation caps, certificates and diplomas, Crayola crayons, large graduation balloons, a beautiful banner, and stage decorations that helped transform our ceremony into a memorable celebration. These thoughtful contributions made our students feel proud, recognized, and excited as they took this important step toward first grade.\r\n\r\nThe smiles on their faces as they wore their caps, received their diplomas, and celebrated with their families created memories that will last a lifetime. The crayons helped to support their creativity and learning as they finished the school year strong. Again, thank you for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1778242215847,"projectUrl":"project/little-caps-big-dreams-help-us-celebra/10210000/","projectTitle":"Little Caps, Big Dreams: Help Us Celebrate Kindergarteners at Graduation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Susan Ashby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7172988_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673303429887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susan-stewart1234"},{"teacherId":7172988,"projectId":9847994,"letterContent":"With heartfelt gratitude and great excitement, we thank you so much for your generous support in funding two student acoustic guitars with accessories, one teacher electric/acoustic guitar, and beginner guitar books for our program. Because of you, students who have never touched a guitar now have the instruments, materials, and guidance to discover their musical voices.\r\n\r\nYour gift has already begun changing lives. The student guitars and accessories have facilitated hands-on learning and practice during music class, boosting confidence and fostering teamwork as learners swap tips and encourage one another. The teacher Fender electric/acoustic guitar expands our instruction options and enables demonstrations that inspire faster progress. The beginner books give every student a clear, engaging path from first chords to simple songs—turning curiosity into real skill and joy.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this gift of music!","fullyFundedDate":1771389453673,"projectUrl":"project/strumming-toward-success-strings-of-opp/9847994/","projectTitle":"Strumming Toward Success: Strings of Opportunity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Susan Ashby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7172988_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673303429887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susan-stewart1234"},{"teacherId":5846019,"projectId":9829574,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a creative option when they finish their main projects early. In our art room, students often complete work at different speeds, and the new markers, glue, and paper allow them to stay engaged instead of waiting for others to finish. When students complete a project, they can move to our \"early finisher station\" where they create their own drawings, collages, and small design challenges using the materials you provided.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, the students were immediately excited. Bright markers and fresh paper are always a big hit in an art classroom, and several students asked right away if they could start making their own creations. It was wonderful to see them so eager to keep creating, even after finishing their assigned work.\r\n\r\nThe next step is incorporating these materials into ongoing creative challenges. Students will be able to experiment with mini-projects like collage art, character design, and collaborative drawings while their classmates finish larger projects. These activities help them practice creativity, problem-solving, and artistic exploration while keeping our classroom productive and positive.\r\n\r\nYour support helps make sure every student always has the opportunity to create. Thank you for helping keep our art room inspired and full of imagination!","fullyFundedDate":1764466415394,"projectUrl":"project/let-their-creativity-flow/9829574/","projectTitle":"Let Their Creativity Flow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846019_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726771209779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5846019"},{"teacherId":2644509,"projectId":9728902,"letterContent":"Your generous support of poster boards and vision board clipart magazines to our classroom, allowed for students to create meaningful vision boards—an experience that turned into so much more than just an art project.\r\n\r\nAs students flipped through the magazines, cut out images, and arranged their boards, they excitedly talked about their dreams, goals, and hope for the future. \r\n\r\nYour support made this experience possible. Thank you for investing in our students, not just with supplies, but with encouragement and belief in who they can become. We are truly grateful for you and the impact you've had on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761020430902,"projectUrl":"project/dream-it-see-it-be-it/9728902/","projectTitle":"Dream It. See It. Be It.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pearson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2644509_orig.jpg?crop=915,915,x197,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723818300371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2644509"},{"teacherId":5846019,"projectId":9787313,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, the students were so excited to jump right in. One of our first projects was painting the blocks for the raised garden beds in our outdoor garden space, which the school built for us. The students loved being able to add their own colors and designs and really felt proud seeing their work become part of our school. It was such a fun moment watching them realize they were helping create something lasting. Next, we'll be using the garden for observation, sketching, and nature-inspired art projects so students can continue connecting creativity with the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1760817321910,"projectUrl":"project/blooming-blocks-painting-our-garden-int/9787313/","projectTitle":"Blooming Blocks: Painting Our Garden into Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846019_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726771209779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5846019"},{"teacherId":319176,"projectId":9647072,"letterContent":"The Code-and-Go Mouse has made a huge impact on my youngest scholars. As an educator, I love seeing those aha moments. Sometimes, my shyest learners tend to get lost in the traditional approaches to learning. Using the code and go mouse as a method of teaching problem solving and computational thinking to even the youngest learners opens their minds to solutions and makes them want to learn. \r\n\r\nYour generous donations opens doors to technology that is fun and exciting in ways you cannot imagine. It helps the learning stay innovative and exciting and students can't wait to come learn more in my class each week. So from myself and all the little scholars that learn each week, we say a big cheesy thank you for your kindness and devotion to using your means to give to the educational process and making learning a great thing in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757679341149,"projectUrl":"project/code-and-gooo/9647072/","projectTitle":"Code and Gooo!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp319176_orig.jpg?crop=1836,1836,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755709010583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jolandra-white"},{"teacherId":7172988,"projectId":9797784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our music classroom! We are incredibly grateful for the new ukulele stands, the new acoustic/electric ukulele, and the laminator to show off all of our amazing student work in the room and hallway.\r\n\r\nThe ukulele stands help keep our instruments organized, protected, and easily accessible for students, creating a more welcoming and efficient learning space. The new acoustic/electric ukulele is an invaluable teaching tool that allows students to clearly hear demonstrations and enhances instruction during both small and large group lessons. The laminator will help us preserve learning materials, music charts, and student resources so they can be reused for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly enriches our students' musical experiences and supports hands-on, engaging learning in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our program and in the creativity and growth of our students. Your kindness truly makes a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760693760393,"projectUrl":"project/strumming-up-music-with-new-uke-stands-/9797784/","projectTitle":"Strumming Up Music with new uke stands & materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Susan Ashby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7172988_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673303429887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susan-stewart1234"},{"teacherId":2644509,"projectId":9381308,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift of LEGO blocks to my classroom. Your donation has and will continue to make a remarkable impact on my students, allowing them to showcase their creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking every single day.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the LEGO sets, students have been engaging in hands-on learning experiences that have sparked their imagination. They've used the blocks to build structures that demonstrate teamwork, design problem-solving challenges, and even tell stories connected to our lessons. It has been incredible to watch their confidence grow as they plan, test, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nUsing the LEGO blocks have helped students strengthen their communication and innovation skills. For many of them, the LEGO blocks have become a favorite part of their learning experience and a powerful tool for exploration and discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1758202921699,"projectUrl":"project/snap-stack-succeed-hands-on-learning/9381308/","projectTitle":"Snap, Stack, Succeed: Hands-On Learning With LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pearson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2644509_orig.jpg?crop=915,915,x197,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723818300371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2644509"},{"teacherId":5846019,"projectId":9289620,"letterContent":"When the new art supplies arrived, my students were so excited! Their faces lit up as they explored all the colorful markers, crayons, and Sharpies. It was such a joyful moment to see their creativity spark instantly.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these materials in so many ways—during projects, sketching, and free draw time. Having these fresh supplies has truly brightened our classroom and given students more ways to express their ideas.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing to build confidence and creativity as students experiment with color, design, and imagination. Your support helps make our art room a place of joy and inspiration every day!","fullyFundedDate":1745862920234,"projectUrl":"project/bold-lines-bright-minds/9289620/","projectTitle":"Bold Lines, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846019_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726771209779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5846019"},{"teacherId":5846019,"projectId":9517492,"letterContent":"My students are using the new resources in a hands-on product design and display project. Using pizza boxes and cardboard, they constructed simulated brick walls and storefront-style backdrops indoors. Students applied plaster to the cardboard to create realistic brick textures, learning how artists and designers use texture, layering, and recycled materials to build believable environments. A memorable moment was watching students collaborate and problem-solve when the plaster cracked or dried unevenly—they experimented with thickness, timing, and technique rather than giving up.\r\n\r\nStudents will continue refining their brick walls by painting and adding details to enhance realism. They will complete their product displays and reflect on how texture, color, and presentation affect how a product is perceived. This project will lead into discussions about design careers and how artists use everyday materials creatively. Thanks to donor support, students are gaining confidence, creativity, and hands-on experience that connects art to real-world design.","fullyFundedDate":1759093261693,"projectUrl":"project/graffiti-walls-art-that-speaks-their-na/9517492/","projectTitle":"Graffiti Walls: Art That Speaks Their Name","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846019_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726771209779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5846019"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6926","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":475,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":60,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":51.0,"schoolId":6926,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oakdale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oakdale Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/rock-hill-schools-york-county-district/oakdale-elementary-school/6926"}