{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakdale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":7172988,"projectId":9325093,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful for your generous donations of new Casio keyboard pianos, a complete class set of new headphones, batteries to keep our portable keyboards running, and a laptop stand for teaching. These items have already made a tremendous difference in our music program, ensuring that our students have the proper tools to practice, perform, and grow in their musical learning.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, our classroom is now better equipped for hands-on learning, focused practice, and more engaging lessons. Our 4th and 5th grade students are really enjoying learning new songs and being successful on the keyboards. Your generosity not only supports music education but also inspires our students to reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our program and for investing in the success of our students. Your kindness will echo in every note they play.","fullyFundedDate":1752586490494,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-play-the-day-away-with-new-key/9325093/","projectTitle":"Help Us \"Play the Day Away\" With New Keyboards!","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":9511814,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our music classroom with much needed new xylophones, guiros, music books, storage items, and even an accordion! These wonderful instruments and resources will ensure that our students have all the tools they need to learn, create, and grow through music this school year. They have already used the xylophones and guiros (& books), and LOVE them! \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students have been able to explore new sounds, rhythms, and cultures while building confidence and creativity. You are helping us create a vibrant and inspiring environment where every child can thrive and experience the joy of making music.\r\n\r\nWe are all so truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1755706468981,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-sing-and-play-the-day-away/9511814/","projectTitle":"Help Us Sing and Play the Day Away!","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":9184289,"letterContent":"We were so excited when our new Play-Doh arrived! My students' previous supplies were small and hard, and Play-Doh is one of their favorite parts of the day. When they first saw the new, colorful tubs, their faces lit up, and they immediately started talking about what they would create first. It was such a joy to watch their excitement and anticipation.\r\n\r\nSince getting the new Play-Doh, we've been using it in more than just free play. Students are learning to take responsibility for their materials—they roll, shape, and create, and then carefully put the Play-Doh back in the caddy, which has a special spot in the classroom. This process has taught them organization, respect for materials, and a sense of pride in caring for something that they enjoy using.\r\n\r\nThe donation has given us enough Play-Doh to last the rest of the year, so we can continue building these important skills. Our next steps are to incorporate more structured projects, like creating shapes, letters, or even scenes from stories, so students can explore creativity, fine motor skills, and problem-solving in new ways—all while having fun with a resource they love.","fullyFundedDate":1744032903604,"projectUrl":"project/squish-sculpt-create-play-dough-for-y/9184289/","projectTitle":"Squish, Sculpt, Create: Play Dough for Young Artists!","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":9601013,"letterContent":"When our construction paper arrived, my students were thrilled! We use it every single week for different projects, from painting on colorful backgrounds to making collages, cut-paper designs, and drawings. Recently, we started a project where younger students practiced their cutting and gluing skills by creating fall pumpkins, while older students explored layering and texture to make abstract collages titled \"Autumn Cottages\". The construction paper gave them a sturdy, bright foundation that really made their ideas come alive.\r\n\r\nWhen our second and third graders began their complementary trees project, the new construction paper became the foundation for everything. Each student chose one color of paper and then had to identify its complementary color to paint with. When the boxes arrived, the excitement was immediate—students were thrilled to see every color they might need already waiting for them. Having such a wide variety meant they had the freedom to explore and make creative choices with confidence.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will be using this construction paper for even bigger projects. In the coming weeks, my fourth and fifth graders will be experimenting with mixed-media art, combining painted backgrounds with cut-paper designs. Kindergarten and first grade will continue practicing their fine motor skills by making collages and learning about shapes. Each new project builds creativity, confidence, and skill. 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