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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Owsley County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10008489,"projectId":10170754,"letterContent":"This experience has made such a meaningful impact on my classroom. Being able to explore life cycles in real time has brought learning to life for my students in a way that simply can't be replicated through books alone. They have shown so much excitement, curiosity, and engagement as they observe, ask questions, and make connections to what we are learning.\r\n\r\nMy students are not only gaining a deeper understanding of life cycles, but they are also learning responsibility as they help care for and observe living things. This hands-on experience has encouraged teamwork, patience, and a genuine appreciation for the beauty of nature.\r\n\r\nFor many of my kinders, learning through seeing and doing is what helps concepts truly \"stick,\" and this opportunity has created lasting impressions that they will carry with them beyond the classroom. I have already seen growth in their conversations, their questions, and their enthusiasm for science and learning as a whole.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this possible. Your support has helped create a memorable and meaningful learning experience that my students will never forget. Your generosity is truly making a difference in their lives, helping them grow not only academically but also as curious, thoughtful learners.","fullyFundedDate":1776119540072,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-transformations/10170754/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Transformations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10008489_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745941880229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008489"},{"teacherId":10008489,"projectId":9745151,"letterContent":"These materials have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom in ways that go beyond just having supplies on hand. Students are more engaged, confident, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers and pocket holders have allowed us to practice skills in a hands-on, low-pressure way. Students feel more comfortable trying, making mistakes, and trying again, which has strengthened both their literacy and math skills. The dice and table caddies have helped turn learning into interactive activities, making lessons more fun while also building important collaboration and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nOrganizational tools like pencil and name holders have created a more structured environment where students can easily access what they need. This has reduced downtime and distractions, allowing us to maximize instructional time. Students are also taking more ownership of their materials and learning space, which builds responsibility and independence at an early age.\r\n\r\nBooks in our classroom have sparked a greater interest in reading. Students are more eager to explore stories, build vocabulary, and develop comprehension skills. Having accessible, engaging texts has helped foster a love for reading that is already growing stronger.\r\n\r\nOverall, these resources have helped create a classroom environment where students feel prepared, supported, and proud of their work. The impact is seen daily through increased participation, improved confidence, and a stronger foundation in essential skills that will carry them forward.","fullyFundedDate":1758591627358,"projectUrl":"project/help-little-learners-shine/9745151/","projectTitle":"Help Little Learners Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10008489_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745941880229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008489"},{"teacherId":10008489,"projectId":10018020,"letterContent":"Our students absolutely love having the opportunity to enjoy unique snacks that they don't typically see in their everyday routines. These special treats bring so much excitement to our classroom and give students something to look forward to, helping create a positive and welcoming learning environment. For many of our kinders, having access to a variety of snacks also supports their ability to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the cleaning supplies have made a huge impact on our classroom. With young children, keeping our space clean is essential. These materials allow us to regularly sanitize tables and shared areas, helping us maintain a healthy, safe, and germ-free environment. Students are also learning the importance of responsibility by helping take part in keeping our classroom clean and organized.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is not only a place for learning but also a space where students feel cared for, comfortable, and supported. Your donations truly make a difference in their daily school experience—helping them stay healthy, happy, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such an important part of our classroom. Your support means more than words can express, and it is making a lasting impact on our students each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1774053900030,"projectUrl":"project/be-kind-to-kinders/10018020/","projectTitle":"Be Kind to Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10008489_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745941880229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008489"},{"teacherId":10009308,"projectId":9666618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Special Space for Special Vision Needs.\" Because of your generosity, we were able to create a designated, distraction-free area in our classroom for one of my students who is blind to participate in virtual sessions with a vision specialist.\r\n\r\nThe cart and room dividers have made a huge difference in helping us set up a consistent, structured space where he can focus and fully engage during his online instruction. Before, it was challenging to find a quiet area that met his needs, but now he has a space that is his own—one that supports his learning and allows him to access instruction more effectively.\r\n\r\nSeeing him use this space and engage in his sessions with greater focus and comfort has been incredibly rewarding. What may seem like simple materials have truly helped remove barriers and provide him with better access to the support he needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a space that promotes independence, dignity, and success. Your support is making a real difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1766459492687,"projectUrl":"project/a-special-space-for-special-vision-needs/9666618/","projectTitle":"A Special Space for Special Vision Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756257255252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009308"},{"teacherId":10009423,"projectId":9656460,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new resources, my students have been using them daily in ways that truly enhance their learning. One standout moment was during math time, when students used the mats to work out problems. Having a dedicated space to model their thinking, erase, and try again helped build confidence and encouraged productive struggle. I noticed students were more willing to take risks and explain their strategies, which led to richer class discussions and stronger understanding.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to explore and couldn't wait to put everything to use. The mats quickly became a favorite, and several students commented on how much they enjoyed being able to show their work step by step. We also used the cardstock paper for school projects, and students loved how sturdy and professional their work looked—it made them proud of what they created.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, the learning doesn't stop here. Our next steps include continuing to use the mats during math lessons as we tackle more complex problem-solving and multi-step tasks. The cardstock will support upcoming projects across subjects, allowing students to create high-quality visual displays and presentations. Your support has made a lasting impact by giving students tools that motivate them, support their learning, and make the classroom an even more engaging place to grow","fullyFundedDate":1759440478264,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-classroom-essentials/9656460/","projectTitle":"Math and Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009423_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746041767949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009423"},{"teacherId":10009308,"projectId":9807359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these engaging learning games and sensory materials. We are using the social skills board games, sight word games, math manipulatives, and magnetic building sets during small-group instruction, learning centers, and social-emotional learning time. These resources allow students to practice cooperation, turn-taking, communication, and academic skills in a hands-on and meaningful way. One special moment was watching students work together to complete a game, encouraging one another and celebrating successes—skills that don't always come easily for them.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were immediately excited and eager to explore. Many gravitated toward the magnetic tiles and sensory fidgets, while others were drawn to the board games and counters. Students who typically struggle with focus or regulation were calmer, more engaged, and willing to participate longer when using these materials. Seeing students smile, stay on task, and successfully interact with peers was incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include using these materials to strengthen social skills, reinforce early literacy and math concepts, and support emotional regulation across daily routines. These tools allow me to differentiate instruction and meet students where they are, helping them build confidence and independence. Your support has truly enriched our classroom environment and created opportunities for growth that would not have been possible otherwise.","fullyFundedDate":1764652511476,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-hearts-and-minds-sensory-learn/9807359/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Hearts and Minds: Sensory Learning for Every Student!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756257255252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009308"},{"teacherId":10009308,"projectId":9655057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing these much-needed snacks for my students. The variety of snacks has already become an important part of our daily routine, helping support students who arrive at school hungry or need an extra boost to stay focused throughout the day. Having access to reliable snacks allows me to quickly meet students' basic needs so they are ready to learn and fully participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snack boxes, their excitement was immediate. Many smiled, clapped, and eagerly asked what flavors were inside. Several students who often struggle with attention and regulation were noticeably calmer and more engaged after receiving a snack. One meaningful moment was seeing students practice patience and gratitude as they waited their turn and thanked the adults who made the snacks possible.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to use snacks as a tool to support positive behavior, focus, and emotional regulation throughout the school day. With these resources available, I am able to spend less time addressing hunger-related challenges and more time focused on instruction, learning, and building positive relationships. Your support has made a real and lasting difference for my students, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759440478037,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-minds-feeding-hearts/9655057/","projectTitle":"Feeding Minds, Feeding Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756257255252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009308"},{"teacherId":10009308,"projectId":9654975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these much-needed cleaning and sanitizing supplies. We are using the disinfecting sprays, wipes, microfiber cloths, and screen cleaners daily to keep our learning environment clean, safe, and healthy for students. Having easy access to these supplies has allowed us to quickly sanitize tables, learning materials, and technology between groups, especially during small-group instruction and hands-on activities. One meaningful moment was being able to immediately clean shared learning spaces so students could transition smoothly without interruptions to learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students first noticed the new supplies, many expressed excitement and curiosity, especially when they saw us caring for our classroom together. Several students have taken pride in helping wipe tables and learning centers, building responsibility and awareness about cleanliness and hygiene. Knowing their classroom is clean and well cared for has helped students feel more comfortable, focused, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to maintain a consistent cleaning routine that supports a healthy classroom while reinforcing life skills such as responsibility and teamwork. With these supplies readily available, we can spend less time worrying about sanitation and more time focused on instruction, engagement, and meaningful learning experiences. Your support has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759440477763,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-start-for-learning/9654975/","projectTitle":"A Clean Start for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756257255252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009308"},{"teacherId":10009308,"projectId":9654894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The Alphabet Sounds Teaching Tubs, Alphabet Mystery Box, and Find the Letter Activity Center have already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning. We are using these materials daily during small-group instruction and independent work time to build foundational letter recognition and letter-sound skills. One of our favorite moments so far has been watching students excitedly reach into the Alphabet Mystery Box, eagerly naming letters and sounds as they discover what's inside. The hands-on, interactive design of these materials has helped keep students engaged, focused, and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. Many of them smiled, clapped, and rushed to explore the tubs and activity center, showing curiosity and enthusiasm that doesn't always come easily for all learners. Several students who typically struggle with attention or participation were able to stay engaged longer and successfully identify letters and sounds using the tactile pieces. Seeing their confidence grow as they experienced success was incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include using these resources to expand letter-sound mastery, matching letters to beginning sounds, and building early reading readiness skills. We will continue rotating the activities into our learning centers to reinforce skills through repetition and hands-on exploration. Your support has truly opened the door to more meaningful learning opportunities, and my students are thriving because of it. Thank you for being a part of our classroom journey.","fullyFundedDate":1759440478514,"projectUrl":"project/building-alphabet-skills-building-confi/9654894/","projectTitle":"Building Alphabet Skills, Building Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756257255252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009308"},{"teacherId":10008711,"projectId":9794874,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how much my kids and I appreciate your kindness and generosity. As you can see from the expressions on their little faces, they are ecstatic about the Legos you so generously donated.\r\n\r\nLegos are such a great toy for kids. They spark their imagination and creativity. Legos help every child feel successful, which is important for a child's growth and development. Legos help with problem-solving skills, patience, cooperation, and fine motor skills to list a few.\r\n\r\nThese kids will reap the benefits of your generosity for life. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1761152230277,"projectUrl":"project/being-creative/9794874/","projectTitle":"Being Creative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008711"},{"teacherId":10009308,"projectId":9666572,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have fallen in love with reading in a whole new way! The \"Little Readers, Big Dreams\" project has brought fresh excitement to our classroom library and created countless opportunities for my students to explore stories that reflect their interests, imaginations, and dreams. With these new books, we've been able to work on comprehension, vocabulary development, sequencing, and identifying main ideas—all while fostering a genuine love for books.\r\n\r\nReading time has become one of our favorite parts of the day. Students gather on our classroom rug to listen, discuss, and even act out parts of the stories. We've introduced picture walks, prediction activities, and hands-on comprehension games that help bring the stories to life. It's amazing to see their confidence grow as they recognize words and make connections between the books and their own lives.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students who once showed little interest in reading now ask for extra time with their favorite books. One student, who used to shy away from storytime, now proudly \"reads\" aloud to his classmates using pictures to retell the story. These moments remind me daily of the difference your kindness has made.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and helping our \"little readers\" dream big! Your generosity has truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1757045388603,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-big-dreams/9666572/","projectTitle":"Little Readers, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756257255252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009308"},{"teacherId":10008711,"projectId":9373588,"letterContent":"As you can tell from the pictures, the kids are cleaning their table and chairs after a day of hard work and learning. This helps the kids learn life lessons and helps keep the germs down, allowing them to continue learning. Of course, none of this would be possible without wonderful and caring sponsors like you. Cleaning the room every day brings awareness to how dirty the room gets just by sitting and working at a table. It is also teaching them that there isn't always someone to clean up after them. Once again, thank you for your support in our future.","fullyFundedDate":1755701694244,"projectUrl":"project/being-responsible/9373588/","projectTitle":"Being Responsible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008711"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_58633","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":314,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":95,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":47.1,"schoolId":58633,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Owsley County Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Owsley County Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kentucky/owsley-county-school-district/owsley-co-elementary-school/58633"}