{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Steenland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1928102,"projectId":9748010,"letterContent":"Thanks to my Donors Choose project, my students now have daily opportunities to strengthen their fine motor skills in meaningful, engaging ways. The new materials are woven into our learning centers and small-group activities, where students pinch, grasp, twist, trace, and build with purpose. These hands-on tasks support skills they need for writing, cutting, buttoning, and overall independence, while still feeling fun and playful.\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to explore and couldn't wait to try everything out. For many of them, these activities didn't feel like \"practice\" at all—they felt like games. I've noticed students who previously struggled with hand strength or coordination showing more confidence and persistence, proudly sharing what they've created or mastered.\r\nBecause of your generosity, my classroom is a place where students can safely develop these essential skills at their own pace. We are now building on this progress by increasing task complexity, encouraging longer focus time, and connecting fine motor practice to early writing and academic tasks. Your support has made a lasting impact, helping my students develop the foundation they need for success both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769177324869,"projectUrl":"project/strong-hands-strong-minds/9748010/","projectTitle":"Strong Hands, Strong Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Keefe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1928102_orig.jpg?crop=919,919,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713788236715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1928102"},{"teacherId":1928102,"projectId":10053311,"letterContent":"The fidgets purchased for my classroom have been a positive addition to my Young Fives learning environment. When the students first received them, they were excited and curious, and many immediately expressed how special it felt to have their own tool to use during the day. We spent time practicing how to use the fidgets appropriately, and the students quickly understood that these tools are meant to help their bodies and brains focus, not distract.\r\n\r\nThroughout the day, students use the fidgets in a variety of purposeful ways. Some hold them during whole-group lessons to keep their hands busy while listening, while others use them during independent work or small-group activities to help maintain attention. Students who struggle with sitting still or managing sensory needs have especially benefited, as the fidgets provide a quiet, calming outlet without disrupting learning.\r\n\r\nOverall, the fidgets have supported self-regulation, focus, and engagement in the classroom. Students are more aware of their own needs and are beginning to independently choose strategies that help them learn best. The positive reactions and responsible use I've seen show that these fidgets are an effective tool for supporting my Young Fives students both socially and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1769662731414,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-focus/10053311/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Keefe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1928102_orig.jpg?crop=919,919,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713788236715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1928102"},{"teacherId":9448570,"projectId":9646051,"letterContent":"What a joy it is knowing that such wonderful people stepped in to help my students have a cozy place to gather while learning. Thank you donors for your generous donation to our classroom. Ever since our classroom carpet was delivered, it's brought a smile to my students faces. They eagerly wait until we're able to meet as a class to complete Number Corners. Students have also been using this space to dive into a good book during our novel study time. Your donation of a cozy classroom carpet has helped me create a comfortable and better learning space for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760983651900,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-learning/9646051/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doroslovac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448570"},{"teacherId":1070567,"projectId":9789491,"letterContent":"Thank you for accepting our request for a grant for items for our music room. Most of our materials were broken and held together with tape! This grant has brought so much joy to our music classroom! From the office supply items to the shakers and scarves, all of the items enrich our musical curriculum!\r\nWe are really excited to use uniform folders for our vocal and band music during our concerts; it will certainly elevate our \"look\"!\r\nLastly, having new microphones has been a game-changer! No feedback while using them has really inspired the students to bravely step up to the mic!","fullyFundedDate":1760693520200,"projectUrl":"project/m-usic-u-nlocks-s-elf-expression-i-n/9789491/","projectTitle":"M-usic, U-nlocks, S-elf-expression, I-ntelligence, C-reativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1070567_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760722481753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1070567"},{"teacherId":1070567,"projectId":9157009,"letterContent":"Our new rug has revitalized our \"Book Nook\". It is a happy, cozy place where students can read silently, take a time out, work on math facts, and more.\r\n\r\nThe students were amazed at how big the new rug was! It made the \"Book Nook\" twice as big! Instead of two students at a time, we expanded silent reading to four students at a time.\r\n\r\nThe students were fascinated by the carpet sweeper! They had no idea you could vacuum a rug with no electricity involved. They have clamored to be the person to keep the rug lint-free! We joked with their parents that the students were ready to take on new chores at home, most especially the vacuum!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students have shown a renewed interest in silent reading!","fullyFundedDate":1749150462975,"projectUrl":"project/looking-to-update-our-carpet-in-our-boo/9157009/","projectTitle":"Looking to Update Our Carpet in Our \"Book Nook\"!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1070567_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760722481753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1070567"},{"teacherId":1928102,"projectId":9123393,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your generous support in helping bring the Osmo Learning System to our classroom. Your donation has made a real, tangible impact on student learning, and I'm excited to share just how transformative this technology has been for my students.\r\n\r\nSince we began using Osmo, the energy in the room has been electric. The students are deeply engaged with the interactive activities, and I've seen a remarkable increase in their enthusiasm for learning—especially in areas like math, letter practice, problem-solving, and creative thinking. The hands-on, visual approach Osmo offers taps into multiple learning styles, making it a powerful tool for differentiation. Students who typically struggle to stay focused during traditional lessons are now fully engaged and eager to participate\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things about Osmo is how it brings learning to life. Whether they're solving math puzzles using tangible pieces or building letters, the immediate feedback and gamified experience keeps them motivated and smiling. It turns learning into play—without compromising educational value.\r\n\r\nSome students have truly blossomed with the help of Osmo. \r\n\r\nStudents who love art and storytelling, are captivated by the Osmo Masterpiece and Storytelling games. \r\n\r\nStudents who have some learning differences, are thriving with the multisensory nature of Osmo. They are showing marked improvement in letter recognition and early math concepts—and most importantly, they are having fun while learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has helped open new doors for my students—not just in how they learn, but in how they see themselves as learners. I'm so grateful to have your support in giving them access to tools that ignite curiosity, build confidence, and create joy in the learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1746786907725,"projectUrl":"project/osmo-for-all-hands-on-learning-and-play/9123393/","projectTitle":"Osmo for All: Hands on Learning and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Keefe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1928102_orig.jpg?crop=919,919,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713788236715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1928102"},{"teacherId":9915438,"projectId":9098124,"letterContent":"When our stem kits arrived, students could not wait to get to use them. Many of my students have been curious about the different STEM kits available since we visited our middle school STEM lab. Seeing the curiosity that this sparked in my students made me aware that I needed to get some of these kits into their hands. Since having the kits students even ask to use them during our indoor recess time. \r\n\r\nAs time has gone on, having this generous gift in our classroom students have found many uses for it. Students use the kits during our STEM centers, recess time, and even during Fun Friday! \r\n\r\nYour gift has greatly impacted on our classroom with an increase in student engagement. The hands-on learning that happens while students are using the kits is amazing! Students get so excited when they are able to make things work! Thank you for this generous gift!","fullyFundedDate":1739475645592,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-the-classroom/9098124/","projectTitle":"STEM in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915438"},{"teacherId":9915438,"projectId":9096077,"letterContent":"The moment our rug was delivered, students could not wait for me to get it open! Many students were eager to help put things along the edges to make the rug flat. The next day having the rug down for students to complete our Number Corner meeting, students had more stamina to sit rather than on just the floor. The amount of engagement from students was amazing. \r\n\r\nAs time has gone on, having this generous gift in our classroom students have found many uses for it. We not only use the rug for Number Corner, but reading time, a classroom meeting spot, independent work time, and much more. The rug gives extra space for students to be flexible and spread out in our room. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has greatly impacted on our classroom with an increase in student engagement. We appreciate all that you have done to make our dream of having a classroom rug a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1739373997228,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-for-number-corner/9096077/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy for Number Corner!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915438"},{"teacherId":641865,"projectId":9011398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Friendship through Food project. The students in our classroom were so excited to open each package and see what new things we were going to add to our kitchen center. They sat so patiently and we talked about each item and what the item was used for in a kitchen. We practiced how to play with all of the new toys so that when it was finally time for the Kitchen Center to open, everyone knew how to play gently with the materials.\r\n\r\nWe also focused our learning on the kind of conversations to have while at the kitchen center. We brainstormed ways to play such as pretending the center was a house, a restaurant and a coffee shop. Students came up ideas for ways to play that were very creative and fostered kind conversations with each other. The kitchen center has provided an opportunity for so many new language skills for our classroom. \r\n\r\nOur students have been able to work on language skills and valuable friendship lessons because of the new materials you have provided. Thank you so much! Your donations make such a huge impact on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1739374007644,"projectUrl":"project/friendships-through-food/9011398/","projectTitle":"Friendships Through Food","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Callaghan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp641865_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565230646505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/641865"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71020","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":362,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":47,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.9,"schoolId":71020,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Steenland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Steenland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/roseville-community-school-district/arbor-elementary-school/71020"}