{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Olene Walker Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9124484,"projectId":10279946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom! Your generous donation has provided my students with supplies that we use every day to learn, create, explore, and grow. In kindergarten, having the right materials makes such a difference because so much of our learning happens through hands-on experiences. These supplies give my students the opportunity to practice new skills, express their creativity, and engage more fully in classroom activities. They also allow me to provide meaningful learning experiences for students with different needs, interests, and learning styles.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than simply having new supplies in our classroom. It shows my students that there are people who believe in them and want them to have the tools they need to succeed. I am so grateful that you chose to invest in my students and their education. Every time we use these materials, your generosity will be part of our classroom and our learning. Thank you for helping make our kindergarten classroom a place where children can be curious, creative, confident, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1784733612456,"projectUrl":"project/1st-year-1st-tools-for-success/10279946/","projectTitle":"1st Year, 1st Tools for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9124484_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714445306751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9124484"},{"teacherId":9124484,"projectId":10280103,"letterContent":"The toys and classroom supplies we received through DonorsChoose have had a wonderful impact on my kindergarten classroom. At this age, students learn best when they are able to explore, manipulate, create, and play. Having a variety of hands-on materials gives my students opportunities to practice important academic and developmental skills while making learning fun and engaging. The new toys and supplies have been especially helpful during centers, small-group activities, and independent learning, allowing students to practice skills like problem-solving, communication, fine motor development, counting, sorting, and sharing.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped create a classroom where my students are excited to come to school and learn. A new toy or activity can turn an ordinary lesson into an opportunity for curiosity and discovery, and I love watching my students work together, use their imaginations, and build confidence as they play and learn. The supplies have given me more ways to meet the different needs and interests of my students while creating meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to the donors who supported our classroom. Your generosity has helped me provide my kindergarteners with resources that they can touch, explore, and use to make sense of the world around them. These donations have made our classroom more engaging, more hands-on, and—most importantly—a place where my students can learn while having fun!","fullyFundedDate":1778797964384,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-learning-through-play/10280103/","projectTitle":"Exploring & Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9124484_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714445306751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9124484"},{"teacherId":9124484,"projectId":10280007,"letterContent":"The snack donations we received through DonorsChoose have made such a meaningful difference in our kindergarten classroom. Having a supply of snacks available means that my students can focus on learning instead of being distracted by hunger. Kindergarten is a busy day filled with learning, playing, exploring, and growing, and a hungry five-year-old can have a very difficult time concentrating. These snacks give my students the energy they need to participate in lessons, engage with their classmates, and make the most of their school day.\r\n\r\nThe donations have also helped create a classroom environment where my students feel cared for and supported. For some of my students, having a snack at school is something they truly look forward to, and it helps them feel comfortable and ready to learn. I am incredibly grateful to the donors who made this possible. Their generosity has provided much more than food—it has helped my students feel valued, prepared, and ready to learn each day. Thank you for investing in my kindergarteners and helping our classroom thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1778858099402,"projectUrl":"project/s-is-for-snacks-success/10280007/","projectTitle":"S is for Snacks & Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9124484_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714445306751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9124484"},{"teacherId":9902579,"projectId":10116039,"letterContent":"Mahalo!\r\n\r\nThanks to the donations provided, my class had an amazing and exciting end of school year luau and got ready and excited to start their Summer Break. Students enjoyed the leies, sun glasses, water bottles, and all the goodies they got to tale home. My students felt special and greatful! The decor filled our empty classroom feel full of Summer fun and delight.\r\n\r\nThanks for making our last memory of the school year special. My students got the send of they deserved and will remember for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1778858099536,"projectUrl":"project/help-throw-my-end-of-school-year-luau-pa/10116039/","projectTitle":"Help Throw My End of School Year Luau Party!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9902579_orig.png?crop=454,454,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737248545262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9902579"},{"teacherId":8151219,"projectId":9891989,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of forensic science kits for my classroom. Your support and generosity will provide my students with exciting hands-on learning experiences that will bring science to life in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThese kits will give students the opportunity to think critically, investigate evidence, solve problems, and explore scientific concepts in an engaging and interactive way. Experiences like these spark curiosity and help students build skills that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our students and their education is truly appreciated. Knowing that there are people willing to support and encourage learning makes a tremendous difference, and I am grateful for the opportunities your donation will provide.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and commitment to helping students learn, grow, and discover new interests.","fullyFundedDate":1769178066453,"projectUrl":"project/forensic-science-detectives/9891989/","projectTitle":"Forensic Science Detectives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kahn (Labra Valdivieso)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8151219_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666107313790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/labra"},{"teacherId":9124484,"projectId":9875056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our \"Strong Fingers Make for Strong Brains\" project. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has engaging games and hands-on tools that help students strengthen their fine motor skills in fun, meaningful ways. These materials are more than just toys—they are essential building blocks that support writing, independence, and confidence in young learners. Your generosity has created new opportunities for students to learn through play while developing skills that will benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing the impact of your contributions in our classroom. Students are excited to explore the new activities, and their enthusiasm for learning continues to grow each day. As they build strength and coordination in their hands, they are also building focus, perseverance, and pride in their accomplishments. Your support has truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' success. Thank you for helping us create a stronger foundation for their future!","fullyFundedDate":1769178056596,"projectUrl":"project/strong-fingers-make-for-strong-brains/9875056/","projectTitle":"Strong Fingers Make for Strong Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9124484_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714445306751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9124484"},{"teacherId":8986371,"projectId":9763831,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved the variety of snacks provided. They really enjoy being able to choose something different each day. We've received such a great supply that I'm also able to offer snacks in the morning for students who didn't have breakfast at home.\r\n\r\nI've noticed a big difference! Students are more energized, ready to learn, and they genuinely look forward to snack time. The fruit strips are especially popular!\r\n\r\nMost classrooms in our school are not able to provide snacks, so this has made a meaningful impact. With only 15 minutes for lunch, many of the students don't have enough time to finish their meals. Having these snacks available helps bridge that gap, so they don't have to wait another four hours until they can eat again at the end of the day. It also ensures they have something in their stomach before they head home.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation. My students and I truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1765810433072,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-learners-one-snack-at-a-t/9763831/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Learners One Snack at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cortney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8986371_orig.jpg?crop=2868,2868,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758853808287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8986371"},{"teacherId":9124484,"projectId":9457016,"letterContent":"Your snacks fueled our learning! Kindergarten is a full-time job for our students. We are constantly growing and learning which all require energy. In the late afternoon your snacks helped us get through that last few hours of the day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your snacks we weren't hungry when we had to complete our computerized end of year testing. Since we had full tummies we weren't thinking about how hungry we were, but instead thinking about everything we have learned this year. Our classes scores went up tremendously from the middle of the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting on learning and growing!","fullyFundedDate":1766948364499,"projectUrl":"project/the-way-to-kindergarteners-hearts-is-th/9457016/","projectTitle":"The Way to Kindergarteners' Hearts Is Through Their Tummies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9124484_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714445306751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9124484"},{"teacherId":4005135,"projectId":9588307,"letterContent":"We have received the alphabet rug! It was a big hit with first and second grade students as expected, but the third through fifth grade students were also excited to see it. We immediatly used it to review our knowledge of the English alphabet. \r\n\r\nStudents were fully engaged as they paired up and challenged each other to race to stand on stated letters. They cheered each other on as they hopped from letter to letter in order to spell words. They used the rug to create alphabet pages for themselves. Because we recently finished animal and food units they enjoyed counting and naming animals and food items pictured on the rug. I have many other ideas on how to use this rug in our English learning journey. \r\n\r\nThe rug is an anchor tool in our classroom and we will continue to use it in review activities and games. We appreciate you choosing to help our classroom receive this valuable learning tool.","fullyFundedDate":1765295992159,"projectUrl":"project/step-onto-the-abcs/9588307/","projectTitle":"Step Onto the ABCs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stevens ELD Classroom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4005135_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755118810727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005135"},{"teacherId":9124484,"projectId":9457091,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation we have brought learning into our hands instead of just on paper!\r\n\r\nWith the Legos, we have built letters of the alphabet, CVC words, and sights words to help us read. We've engaged our STEM skills by challenging our selves to build Lego motorcycles, houses, and 3D shapes like pyramids and rectangular prisms.\r\n\r\nWe've the counting animals and connecting links to helps with our math skills. We've explored how compose and decompose 2D shapes, and how to add and subtract!\r\n\r\nSoon we will be using the Code & Go Mice to learn the beginning steps of coding. We are so excited to add this skill to our kindergarten experience!","fullyFundedDate":1762265355562,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-at-play-with-little-hands/9457091/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds at Play With Little Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9124484_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714445306751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9124484"},{"teacherId":9267441,"projectId":9656451,"letterContent":"I wanted to share the impact that the donation of Scholastic News subscriptions has had on our kindergarten classroom. These weekly magazines have become a valuable tool in helping our youngest learners build early literacy, curiosity, and awareness of the world around them.\r\n\r\nStudents are genuinely excited each time a new issue arrives. They love exploring the colorful pictures, discussing the stories together, and proudly taking their copies home to share with their families. The topics spark meaningful classroom conversations about science, community, kindness, and current events—all in language they can understand.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this is their first experience with an age-appropriate news publication, helping them connect reading to real-life experiences. Scholastic News supports our goals of developing strong readers and informed, empathetic learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has brought joy, curiosity, and learning into our classroom each week.","fullyFundedDate":1758240886531,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news/9656451/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Metzger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9267441_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755121823721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9267441"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33151","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":584,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.3,"schoolId":33151,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Olene Walker Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Olene Walker Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/granite-school-district/roosevelt-elementary-school/33151"}