{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakhaven Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4612392,"projectId":9334906,"letterContent":"Since receiving the materials for our Creative Minds Brainstorming Station, my classroom has transformed into a space where ideas feel possible instead of intimidating. The students immediately gravitated toward the station—what started as a simple corner of the room has become a collaborative hub where they sketch, plan, problem-solve, and share creative risks without fear.\r\n\r\nI've watched students who are usually hesitant to participate suddenly lean in with confidence because they have tools that support their thinking. They're using the materials you provided to map out storyboards, design prototypes, and brainstorm solutions during projects. Even my quieter students have found comfort in using the space as a low-pressure way to express their ideas before sharing them with the class.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just give us supplies—you opened up a new way for my students to see themselves as artists, creators, and thinkers. The excitement they show each time they rotate to the station reminds me how powerful the right tools can be in shaping a learning environment. Thank you for investing in my kids' creativity and for believing in the importance of imaginative, student-led learning.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful. Your support is already making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758202630032,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-brainstorming-station/9334906/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds Brainstorming Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4612392_orig.jpg?crop=2080,2080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749244212863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/haynesshelves"},{"teacherId":4411638,"projectId":9141270,"letterContent":"We are very happy to receive your generous donation! Your generous donation helped my students to receive the 3 -ring binders to keep their word lists and weekly stories in. The pencils will allow my students to write stories.\r\nMy students and I are very happy and excited to receive your generous donation which purchased the DRY ERASE RULED AND PLAIN TWO SIDED BOARD 9 X 12 PACK OF 24. \r\nMy students were very excited when the big brown box arrived at our classroom. They could not wait to open this box! When we opened the box, a student said; \"Wow, dry erase boards. We can practice writing words\". With the new dry erase boards, my students can write and record their answers during the Literacy Foundational whole group lessons. Using the dry erase boards will allow my students to practice their literacy foundational skills daily.\r\n\r\nModeling phonics, word recognition, and reading fluency daily is a great way to help my students improve their English language development and reading comprehension. Providing my ELLs with these dry erase boards and erasers will allow them to practice their foundational skills as they enhance their English vocabulary and reading fluency.","fullyFundedDate":1746806425520,"projectUrl":"project/english-language-learners-need-more-scho/9141270/","projectTitle":"English Language Learners Need More School Supplies, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4411638_orig.jpg?crop=258,258,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763923078176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4411638"},{"teacherId":4612392,"projectId":9307541,"letterContent":"Wow — thank you so much for helping fund our class set of aprons! These colorful aprons have not only protected our clothes, but they've also added an extra spark of excitement to art class for my K–2 students.\r\n\r\nNow when my little artists walk into the room, they rush to grab \"their\" aprons, ready to dive into painting, sculpting, and creating without fear of mess or mistakes. The aprons give them a sense of responsibility and pride — like they are real working artists in their studio.\r\n\r\nIn a school where resources are often limited, having a dedicated set of materials just for art class makes a big difference. It shows my students that their creativity matters — and that they deserve tools and experiences that empower them to explore and grow.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we're not just staying clean — we're building confidence, joy, and artistic identity. Thank you for seeing the importance of arts education in early childhood. You've made our classroom feel more magical, and I'm so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746698777258,"projectUrl":"project/art-aprons-for-k-5-artists/9307541/","projectTitle":"Art Aprons for K-5 Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4612392_orig.jpg?crop=2080,2080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749244212863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/haynesshelves"},{"teacherId":4612392,"projectId":9307427,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support! Because of your kindness, our art room now has a beautiful, comfortable rug where my K–2 students can gather, reflect, and create with joy. This simple addition has completely transformed the space.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, school is one of the few places where they feel safe, seen, and heard. The new rug has become our \"creative circle\" — a cozy place where we start our day with affirmations, introduce new artists, and wrap up with student reflections. It has softened the room, both literally and emotionally, creating an inviting environment where little learners feel free to express themselves.\r\n\r\nI serve a Title I school in Memphis, and most of my students are navigating more than their fair share of challenges. Your support makes our space feel more like a sanctuary — where curiosity and creativity are nurtured every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of visual arts. You didn't just fund a rug — you gave my students a reason to look forward to art class, and a reminder that people care about their voices and dreams.","fullyFundedDate":1746710287721,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-artroom-rug-for-k-2-artists/9307427/","projectTitle":"Cozy Artroom Rug for K-2 Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4612392_orig.jpg?crop=2080,2080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749244212863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/haynesshelves"},{"teacherId":4411638,"projectId":9118924,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! Your donation has helped to purchase my English Learners' daily school supplies! This donation purchased ink cartridges, bulletin board letters, border, and bulletin board paper for displaying student quality work. Your donation also purchased Kleenex tissues, Lysol spray, and greeting cards for school communication to students and parents! The Kleenex tissues and Lysol spray will help to protect us and help us to wipe away the germs. The ink cartridges will allow us to print their word lists and stories. This will provide my students with the necessary tools to work with at home and encourage them to want to read every day. Having the ink cartridges will allow students to print their word lists and stories for daily reading practice. Allowing my students to print their stories will help my students improve their reading comprehension and enhance their English vocabulary. Thank you again for your generous donation and support for my English Language Learners! 😊😊","fullyFundedDate":1746786918831,"projectUrl":"project/english-language-learners-need-classroom/9118924/","projectTitle":"English Language Learners Need Classroom Supplies, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4411638_orig.jpg?crop=258,258,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763923078176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4411638"},{"teacherId":4411638,"projectId":9246441,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! I am very happy and excited to receive your generous donation! Your donation purchased new books for our classroom library! In our cozy reading area, we have a new collection of books. Your donation has provided my ELL students with rich texts that support their daily reading and writing instruction in school and at home.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generous donation, we have built a collection of a variety of fiction and nonfiction books to accommodate my ELL students' interests. Our new classroom library of books will allow my students to be exposed to different genres such as Fiction, Nonfiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, and Poetry.\r\n\r\nOur new classroom library will provide my students with daily reading time, allowing them to read independently. Our classroom library will allow my students to read aloud and discuss a book with a peer or partner, and their teacher. Thank you again for donating to our classroom and supporting our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746702981808,"projectUrl":"project/english-language-learners-need-new-books/9246441/","projectTitle":"English Language Learners Need New Books for Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4411638_orig.jpg?crop=258,258,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763923078176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4411638"},{"teacherId":4411638,"projectId":8798219,"letterContent":"Allowing our ELL students to create and write stories has enhanced their literacy skills in reading and writing. When our ESL Team received the Fellowes Laminators and Laminator Pouches, we were able to preserve our ELL students' quality work projects that were displayed on the bulletin boards. \r\n\r\nCreating and writing their stories for their quality student work projects helped them improve their English language development and reading comprehension. Having these basic school supplies allowed our students to have a successful school year.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for your generous donation to our ESL team! This donation is greatly appreciated! 😊😊😊","fullyFundedDate":1733153934063,"projectUrl":"project/our-esl-team-needs-quill-basic-supplies/8798219/","projectTitle":"Our ESL Team Needs Quill Basic Supplies and Quill Laminators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4411638_orig.jpg?crop=258,258,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763923078176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4411638"},{"teacherId":4411638,"projectId":8765136,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! It is greatly appreciated! Many of my English Language Learners didn't have enough supplies and materials at home to help them improve their English language development and reading comprehension. Your generous donation has allowed my ELL students to have 3-Ring notebook binders and sheet protectors to help them improve their English language development and reading comprehension. \r\nWith these notebook binders, my ELL students can keep up with their stories and word lists. These supplies are necessary resources for my ELL students to have at home and encourage them to read every day. The 3 ring binder notebooks will allow my students to keep their weekly stories in their notebooks with the sheet protectors so that they may take them home for daily practice. These basic school supplies will allow my English Language Learners to have a successful school year. Thank You very much, again!","fullyFundedDate":1726602186290,"projectUrl":"project/english-language-learners-need-quill-bas/8765136/","projectTitle":"English Language Learners Need Quill Basic School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4411638_orig.jpg?crop=258,258,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763923078176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4411638"},{"teacherId":4411638,"projectId":8928733,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation. I am very happy and excited to receive your generous donation. Your donation helped to purchase new books for our classroom library. In our cozy reading area, we have a new collection of books. 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