{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakdale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6207941,"projectId":9577906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! You truly helped us \"Get the Party Started!\" Your generosity means the world to me and to my students.\r\n\r\nWe've been having so much fun using our new whiteboards and markers to make learning more interactive. Our sentence strips have become a favorite tool during small-group time for spelling and handwriting practice. The magnetic bookshelves make it easy for students to find and enjoy our classroom books, and the toothbrush holders have been a surprisingly perfect way to keep our pencils organized and ready to be sharpened.\r\n\r\nWhen your donation arrived, it felt like an early Christmas in our classroom! Thank you for bringing joy, excitement, and new energy to our learning space. Your kindness truly makes a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755725885416,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-the-party-started/9577906/","projectTitle":"Let's Get the Party Started!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6207941_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606967130077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6207941"},{"teacherId":3631195,"projectId":9611843,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies! Your support means so much to both me and my students. The materials you provided will make a big difference in helping our classroom run smoothly and in giving students the tools they need to learn and create. We are so grateful for your kindness and thoughtfulness!\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the new supplies and couldn't wait to use them. It's wonderful to know we have people like you who care about their education and success. Your contribution helps create a positive and inspiring learning environment every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1756773426486,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning/9611843/","projectTitle":"Organized Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Despain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3631195_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548336890713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sacha-despain"},{"teacherId":3631195,"projectId":9327649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support!\r\n\r\nMy students have absolutely loved using the microphones in our classroom for a variety of projects. Most recently, a student club used the mics to conduct interviews for an advertising campaign aimed at recruiting new members. The students were thrilled with how professional their recordings sounded and were pleasantly surprised by how easy the microphones were to use — just plug them in, power up, and go! As a teacher, I especially appreciate this simplicity, as it allows us to stay focused and keep our projects moving without needing lengthy setup or technical instruction.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my STEM students are excited to begin our film unit — a time when we'll really get to see the microphones shine! Students will be creating original videos to submit to our district's film festival, where they have the chance to be recognized and even win prizes. Last year, we couldn't submit because our iPads didn't pick up sound well enough. But this year is different! With these new mics, which can capture sound from up to 65 feet away, students can fully unleash their creativity and bring their visions to life.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our amazing STEM students. Your generosity gives them the tools to learn in fun, engaging, and meaningful ways — and helps shape a stronger, more capable next generation of thinkers and creators.","fullyFundedDate":1755704484441,"projectUrl":"project/mighty-mics-for-elementary-stem/9327649/","projectTitle":"Mighty Mics for Elementary STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Despain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3631195_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548336890713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sacha-despain"},{"teacherId":4737130,"projectId":9490122,"letterContent":"We wanted to personally thank you for supporting our\r\nDonorsChoose project and helping us bring a Chompsaw into\r\nour classroom. Thanks to your generosity, we now have a\r\npowerful tool that's already making a difference in our\r\nstudents' learning experience.\r\nWe've begun using the Chompsaw, and it's been a total\r\ngame changer!. This tool allows students to make clean, precise\r\ncuts in cardboard, fabric and paper! It has opened the door to\r\nmore advanced fabrication projects and is giving students real\r\nworld experience with tools they'll see in the trades or\r\nengineering fields.\r\nThe excitement and confidence I've seen in students as they\r\nmeasure, cut, and assemble their projects is incredible. They're\r\nlearning not just technical skills, but also how to problem solve,\r\nthink critically, and work safely all while taking pride in what\r\nthey create with their own hands.\r\nYour donation helped turn this opportunity into a reality, and\r\nI'm truly grateful for your support. Thank you for investing in\r\nour students' futures, you've made a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nSamantha Pierson ( K-5 art teacher)","fullyFundedDate":1755714838379,"projectUrl":"project/lets-chomp-into-stem-together/9490122/","projectTitle":"Let's Chomp into Stem Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4737130_orig.png?crop=318,318,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569991586402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4737130"},{"teacherId":4650193,"projectId":9466791,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards headphones, which has greatly benefited both teachers and students. These headphones aid in practicing reading and math, enhance student focus, and allow for quieter work environments. Your support has truly made a positive impact on our learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe would not have been able to accomplish our goals in math and reading without your support and donations. You have made this teacher's life so much easier. Headphones are something that our classroom cannot function without.","fullyFundedDate":1755708323406,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-and-focused-learning/9466791/","projectTitle":"Quiet and Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4650193_orig.jpg?crop=1987,1988,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570744025679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4650193"},{"teacherId":6207941,"projectId":9313995,"letterContent":"We want to give you a huge thank you for your generous donation that helped us get our magic carpet! You have truly given our class a special space filled with color, comfort, and creativity. Our new carpet has become the heart of our classroom—a place where we come together to learn, play, and grow.\r\n\r\nEach day, we use our carpet in so many ways. We gather there to read stories, play games, share ideas, and do hands-on science experiments. It's also where we meet as a class to talk, laugh, and celebrate our successes. The bright colors make our room feel cheerful and welcoming, and the clean, cozy space helps everyone feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting education and for making a difference in our classroom. Your kindness and generosity have helped create a space where learning is exciting and community is built. We are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1755724068059,"projectUrl":"project/lets-go-on-a-magic-carpet-ride/9313995/","projectTitle":"Let's Go on a Magic Carpet Ride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6207941_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606967130077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6207941"},{"teacherId":4737130,"projectId":9189884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! Storage items are so incredibly important to a classroom, especially when dealing with manipulative!\r\nMath manipulative benefit all students. They provide a hands on way of solving math problems and the difference this has on students' understanding of math concepts is amazing! \r\nHaving a safe spot to store math manipulative means that each student has access to his or her manipulative whenever needed. They are never lost and are always within reach.\r\nYour generosity has truly made an impact.","fullyFundedDate":1750774687026,"projectUrl":"project/manipulative-storage/9189884/","projectTitle":"Manipulative Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4737130_orig.png?crop=318,318,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569991586402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4737130"},{"teacherId":3631195,"projectId":9175386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of money and art supplies. Your support means more than words can express. These resources are allowing students to create, imagine, and explore their ideas in new ways. Having the right tools not only makes art more enjoyable, but it also gives students the chance to build confidence and discover their own creativity.\r\n\r\nOur first project was creating these amazing paper mache apples! The students had so much fun cutting, glueing and painting. We are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and for investing in our students' growth and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1742303986991,"projectUrl":"project/kreative-kids/9175386/","projectTitle":"Kreative Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Despain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3631195_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548336890713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sacha-despain"},{"teacherId":9706828,"projectId":8992899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom! Your support has helped create a more engaging and enriching learning environment for my students. Watching their eyes light up as they explore new stories and discover new ideas has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom library is now a place of adventure, curiosity, and growth. These books are not just pages—they are opportunities for my students to imagine, learn, and dream bigger than they ever imagined!","fullyFundedDate":1738782509372,"projectUrl":"project/big-adventures-in-books/8992899/","projectTitle":"Big Adventures in Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natalie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706828_orig.jpg?crop=2707,2707,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724622796543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706828"},{"teacherId":3631195,"projectId":8978731,"letterContent":"You are so kind! It takes a lot to have a classroom that runs efficiently. Thank you for recognizing this and contributing to our class.\r\nWhiteboards are a key component in our classroom. We use them to check for understanding, working out problems, and occasionally just for fun. My students will use these for sure!\r\nDonors make it possible for teachers, like myself, to have a fun and inclusive classroom that offers many different ways to learn. \r\nAgain, thank you for your generous donation. Many hugs!","fullyFundedDate":1733269501526,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-on-wipe-off/8978731/","projectTitle":"Wipe On, Wipe Off!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Despain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3631195_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548336890713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sacha-despain"},{"teacherId":3631195,"projectId":8979864,"letterContent":"Our new rug is amazing! Not only is it grade-appropriate for my third-graders, but it is bright and happy. Our main use is to sit around for morning meeting. It is so great to have a place to build classroom community. It is a fun, happy place to start our day!\r\n\r\nWe also use it as a fun space to complete work. When our class has \"free-seating time,\" it is such great place, so we aren't sitting on the carpet. The rug just makes it more cozy.\r\n\r\nI've gotten so many compliments. It's a perfect space to complete work and chill. You can't help but smile when you see it! Everyone LOVES IT! THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1733269203106,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-smiles/8979864/","projectTitle":"Sitting Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Despain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3631195_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548336890713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sacha-despain"},{"teacherId":2006285,"projectId":8650926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! I really love creating an environment where students feel valued and safe. Adding items to my calming corner really got my students excited! They especially love the colorful snail. \r\n\r\nThe wobble stools are so helpful for students who have a hard time sitting in traditional chairs. Using these chairs allows students to move their bodies while still staying focused and participating in class. 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