{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Anna F Doerfler School","outOfStateSupporters":51.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3919708,"projectId":10150916,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my Books By Catherine Rayner project. The books are beautiful! We have combined the books received in this project with matching titles from our school library which provides the children the opportunity to pair share read with a partner. We have also read all of the books during our journal writing time. We have had really good discussions evoking predictions and recall from the day before readings. The children have drawn beautiful pictures in their journals, and have dictated sentences that they then trace and write in their journals.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my classroom high quality literature that has kind storylines accompanied by amazing water color illustrations.","fullyFundedDate":1773842774263,"projectUrl":"project/books-by-catherine-rayner-our-new-favor/10150916/","projectTitle":"Books By Catherine Rayner, Our New Favorite Author!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3919708_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708992263376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-morrell"},{"teacherId":3919708,"projectId":9970412,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of my Multipurpose Manipulatives project. The children helped me unbox the materials and they were so excited to start using them. The play dough with the stampers and rollers have been a great hit. The magnatiles have been added to a new table that has steel sheeting on top so we now have a magnet table where the children's creations can last throughout the day and continue to be worked on the following day. Watercolor painting has produced some beautiful pictures and the activity has been exciting for the children to see the colors swirl and blend together. We've used some of the cellophane sheets to create different colors on our light table,and we use the changing lights to help create a relaxing nap time atmosphere.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping to bring these beautiful materials to my classroom and thank you for supporting public education!","fullyFundedDate":1772807504648,"projectUrl":"project/multipurpose-manipulatives/9970412/","projectTitle":"Multipurpose Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3919708_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708992263376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-morrell"},{"teacherId":3919708,"projectId":9970362,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my Cutting Cardboard Creations project. The children were immediately fascinated by our new classroom Beaver Bot! They helped me unpack it and we immediately started to use the practice pieces of cardboard that were included in the box. Our first independent project was a rainbow, followed by the children painting on cardboard that I had drawn lines on the back. After the paint dried we flipped the pieces over and cut on the lines to make puzzles that the children could take home. After that the children drew or painted different figurines, some made people others made creatures one child made a polar bear!\r\n\r\nThe Beaver Bot takes a bit of strength to push the cardboard through which is perfect for little hands that need to be strengthened. This effort is helping to build important muscles that will help to universally improve fine motor skills. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my class, and for your support of public education!","fullyFundedDate":1772807489152,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-cardboard-creations/9970362/","projectTitle":"Cutting Cardboard Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3919708_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708992263376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-morrell"},{"teacherId":5876266,"projectId":9711263,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for helping fund this project. I have been working with these kids for 10 school years and the need for some basic items is so great in this population.\r\n\r\nMy students come from mostly lower socioeconomic families. Lice are hard enough, then not having the resources to be able to treat/resolve the issue takes a toll on some of my families. I am so happy that my Health Office can provide the supplies needed.\r\n\r\nWinter weather in our state can be tough on my kiddos. Painful, dry and cracked lips are very common. Knowing that I can help relieve some pain with something as small as a chapstick is what makes my job worth it, day after day!\r\n\r\nMealtime can also be a challenge for some of the families. Having some extra and/or healthy snack options in the Health Office settle a lot of tummies that ache because they could not eat at home that morning.\r\n\r\nWithout your generosity, I would not be able to help my kids! I appreciate you taking the time to read my project and giving! Again, thanks so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1765755867643,"projectUrl":"project/bugs-be-gone-and-treats/9711263/","projectTitle":"Bugs Be Gone and Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Jamie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5876266_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732124234033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5876266"},{"teacherId":3919708,"projectId":9962387,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my drum project and for supporting the arts. The drums and mallets that were included in this project have transformed our music classes. Our music teacher is a professional drummer and his talents and skills can now be brought to the children in a magical manner through the drums. The children rotate using the drums, sometimes drumming with their hands, other times using the mallets. They are learning call and response chants and many different rhythms. They are also getting a lot of practice in self control. Our music teacher is a master at wait time, and having all of the children ready before proceeding. It is a life skill that will benefit the children throughout their lives. Thank you for supporting my class and for supporting public education!","fullyFundedDate":1766052348264,"projectUrl":"project/remo-rhythms/9962387/","projectTitle":"Remo Rhythms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3919708_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708992263376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-morrell"},{"teacherId":3919708,"projectId":9894245,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of my \"Are All insects Bugs?\" project. The children are very interested in looking at the insects and ocean life squares up close and on the light table. The table illuminates the bugs nicely, especially the iridescent ones. The children sort them into a variety of categories, that sometimes need an explanation as to why they have sorted certain ones together, but makes sense after being explained. The bugs are stored in a very heavy wooden lazy susan style tray. It takes team work to get them from the bookcase to the table, the children like the challenge of heavy lifting. They take the bugs out sort them into different categories and then get to spin the tray round and round. When the children are using the bugs they have very interesting conversations. Since they are four, there may be as many topics being discussed as there are children, and on other days the conversation can be very focused on a single quality that each insect has like color or number of wings.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support of public schools and for helping to provide materials to my students that I would not be able to give to them by myself.","fullyFundedDate":1765968130564,"projectUrl":"project/are-all-insects-bugs/9894245/","projectTitle":"Are All Insects Bugs?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3919708_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708992263376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-morrell"},{"teacherId":3919708,"projectId":9934514,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my Creating Slime, Gloop, Kinetic Sand, Color Mixing and Suncatcher Creations project. The children were very excited when the supplies arrived. Thus far we have done a variety of color mixing activities using the food coloring, water, oil, and the test tubes. We have also used silicone ice cube trays and pipettes to do color mixing activities. The children become completely engrossed in the process and are very good at not mixing colors in our three primary color containers. They are amazed every time the colors mix and change. They can do this activity for about 30 minutes with an intense interest in the process. They now ask for this as an activity to do during their free play time.\r\n\r\nWe have also made Gloop out of water and cornstarch. They were fascinated by how it starts out as a solid and then quickly drips into a liquid in their hands. They bury their hands in the Gloop and then squeal when they pulled out their hands and it turns into a drippy liquid.\r\n\r\nThe colored sand is beautiful, the colors are rich and vibrant. We will make this into kinetic sand in the future. Right now we use it on trays to practice writing our numbers and letters. The children also enjoy creating patterns and designs with their fingers. The classroom becomes quiet with their concentration during this activity.\r\n\r\nThe suncatchers are a work in process. While the colors were mixing, they were beautiful to watch the colors combine on the light table. After they dried, they were not quite as impressive, but it is a learning process for all of us. We will try again!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me bring materials to my students that I would not be able to provide on my own.","fullyFundedDate":1764688574200,"projectUrl":"project/creating-siime-gloop-kinetic-sand-col/9934514/","projectTitle":"Creating SIime, Gloop, Kinetic Sand, Color Mixing and Suncatcher Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3919708_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708992263376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-morrell"},{"teacherId":10000371,"projectId":9864065,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a cozy, welcoming carpet that has truly transformed our classroom environment. We use the carpet every day as a central gathering space for whole-group instruction, read-alouds, songs, and learning activities. One of my favorite moments was during our literacy block, when students sat together on the carpet practicing letter sounds and vocabulary—having a comfortable, defined space helped them stay focused, engaged, and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new carpet, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately wanted to sit on it, touch it, and find their own special spot. For many of my students, especially my kindergarteners, having a safe and comfortable place to learn together helps them feel calm, supported, and ready to learn. The carpet has also helped us build a stronger sense of classroom community, as students practice sitting together, taking turns, and listening respectfully.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, the carpet will continue to play an important role in our daily learning. We will use it for small-group discussions, language development activities, and interactive lessons that support early reading, math, and social skills. Because of you, my students have a space that supports both their academic growth and their social-emotional development. Thank you for giving my students a gift that will benefit them every single day","fullyFundedDate":1766439020393,"projectUrl":"project/where-learning-happens-our-classroom-ru/9864065/","projectTitle":"Where Learning Happens: Our Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10000371_orig.jpg?crop=848,848,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749783568971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10000371"},{"teacherId":3763355,"projectId":9358933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these fun, adorable first aid items for the students in my classroom. As you can see from the photos, the students really enjoyed receiving them. The ice packs and bandaids have really made a difference. We can take care of small bumps and mishaps right from the classroom instead of losing precious time making trips to the nurse for minor issues. Because of these brightly colored ice packs and bandaids the kids prefer to stay in the classroom. Your gift has made a big difference. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1756249567145,"projectUrl":"project/help-is-on-the-way/9358933/","projectTitle":"Help Is On The Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leazer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3763355_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603605765155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3763355"},{"teacherId":3763355,"projectId":9782601,"letterContent":"Thank you for these wonderful desk name plates. For the photos the names do not represent the particular student but I wanted to share the impact. The students feel so important with these professional looking name plates on their desks. It makes it so much easier when students need to move around and work with different classmates. We found them to be especially useful when we have classroom guests so the students can be called upon by name. The plates are large enough to be clear but not too large or bulky for student desks.\r\n\r\nThank you so much. The kids take very good care of these name plates and they can be used for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761456928345,"projectUrl":"project/whats-your-name/9782601/","projectTitle":"What's Your Name?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leazer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3763355_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603605765155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3763355"},{"teacherId":3919708,"projectId":9926720,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my light table project. The translucent manipulatives have brought a new dimension to our light table center. The colors are beautiful when the light shines through. I have been encouraging vertical building with the children this year, with the addition of the materials provided in this project the children have been building impressive structures. They get to explore the worlds of color, balance, and gravity. With the use of tall translucent plastic tumblers, clear dry erase boards and the new manipulatives the children are creating structures that give off a magical floating effect. We keep the light table on during nap time, it gives off a glow of light that is just right.\r\n\r\nI appreciate the time you took in selecting to support this project. You have helped me give my students materials that I would not be able to provide by myself. Thank you for your support of my project and my students. Thank you for supporting public education!","fullyFundedDate":1764601125825,"projectUrl":"project/stem-activities-for-the-light-table/9926720/","projectTitle":"STEM Activities for the Light Table!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3919708_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708992263376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-morrell"},{"teacherId":3919708,"projectId":9876513,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to my Art of Balancing in Outdoor Play project. The materials arrived and they are even better than I expected. Both the scooters and balance bikes are sturdy and well made. I had the children help me put together the first scooter, then I called over individual students to help with each part of the second scooter. When it was time to put together the third scooter one boy came over and put it together by himself, he only need help holding the 2nd allen wrench to tighten the screws. At one point he just had to attach the seat but it was behind him and he could not see it, so he took the instructions and carefully looked them over to see what he was missing. When he was done he promptly asked me when we were going to put the bikes together!\r\n\r\nI had originally thought we would use these materials outside but they have been a welcome addition for when we have indoor recess. I put pool noodle bumpers on the front of the scooters so they don't chip the paint in the hallway and the children are able to bike and scooter the length of the hall. The helmets fit perfectly. We also now have a schedule for when the gym is available for them to have a larger space. The children have become the envy of the older children who see them in the hallway. My principal was so impressed by them, as was the gym teacher, that we have ordered three more scooters so more children can use them at the same time both in class and in gym class. We will also be loaning them to the gym teacher so they can be used by more classes.\r\n\r\nThe comet balls have been a huge hit in our outside play, they arrived at the same time as the snow. Besides throwing them around the courtyard, the children bury them and then pull each other on sleds to find and excavate them from the snow.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me give these materials to my students and for your support of public education.","fullyFundedDate":1764023720639,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-balancing-in-outdoor-play/9876513/","projectTitle":"The Art of Balancing in Outdoor Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3919708_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708992263376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-morrell"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37752","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":550,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.1,"schoolId":37752,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Anna F Doerfler School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Anna F Doerfler School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/anna-f-doerfler-school/37752"}