{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dort Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6749933,"projectId":9644142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! My students were excited to see the boxes delivered to our classroom. I explained to them how we were able to add these books to our library, and they felt extra special.\r\n\r\nI have already started to read the books that go along with our lessons. Right now, we are practicing the number 5. For once of our lessons, we read the book When I was Five by Arthur Howard. The story tells all the things a boy could do and liked when he was five and then he talks about what he's like now that he is six. As a part of our lesson, we discussed how many friends are five years old and how many friends are six.\r\n\r\nI have the rest of our books labeled to match the math lesson it will go with. I'm glad my students will connect math with a good story as well as with numbers and shapes. This is only possible because of your support. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759202738288,"projectUrl":"project/books-bring-math-alive-part-2/9644142/","projectTitle":"Books Bring Math Alive Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6749933_orig.jpg?crop=2122,2122,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746829741167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-foister"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":9503184,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations to this project! As you can see we received a lot of glue for all of our special projects we make in our class. I love doing hands-on activities and crafts with my students as they have to learn how to follow directions and work on their fine motor skills. \r\nI think you can tell from the pictures what they were most excited about! HAHA! The glue sticks that look like cows are so cute and the kids absolutely LOVED them! My students even gave their cows a name, so I have my fingers crossed that they will take care of them more and not loose their heads/caps. That will make my life so much easier!\r\nThank you again for your support and contribution to my students and classroom. It is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1759512761536,"projectUrl":"project/lets-stick-together/9503184/","projectTitle":"Let's Stick Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":9939365,"projectId":9151869,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students greatly appreciate the snacks that have been donated. Our school day is long, and many students rely on our free breakfast and lunch program. Having snacks available for those who need one has helped to ensure that students can focus on their learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were super excited when they first saw the Cheez-Its and Goldfish. The pretzels are a current favorite. With such a long time between lunch and going home for the day, a little snack makes a big difference for these students.\r\n\r\nI have noticed the increased focus and attention students give to their learning since they can look forward to a snack. This little incentive helps increase their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1747846461439,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9151869/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Litz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939365"},{"teacherId":6749933,"projectId":9452701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! My students were excited to see the boxes delivered to our classroom. I explained to them how we were able to add these books to our library, and they felt extra special. \r\n\r\nI have already started to read the books that go along with our lessons. Right now, we are practicing the number 5. For once of our lessons, we read the book When I was Five by Arthur Howard. The story tells all the things a boy could do and liked when he was five and then he talks about what he's like now that he is six. As a part of our lesson, we discussed how many friends are five years old and how many friends are six. \r\n\r\nI have the rest of our books labeled to match the math lesson it will go with. I'm glad my students will connect math with a good story as well as with numbers and shapes. This is only possible because of your support. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758384908853,"projectUrl":"project/books-bring-math-alive/9452701/","projectTitle":"Books Bring Math Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6749933_orig.jpg?crop=2122,2122,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746829741167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-foister"},{"teacherId":6749933,"projectId":9087457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. My students look forward to their magazine every Friday. We also use the online resources as well.\r\n\r\nWe start off with the online video that introduces the weekly topic and then read our magazine. There is always a fun educational game and a dance break video.\r\n\r\nThe topics are always relevant to what we are learning is happening in their world. We practice science, social studies, math and ELA. \r\n\r\nThe best part about these weekly readers is it makes learning fun! These were always my favorite in school. I'm happy to pass that experience on to future generations.","fullyFundedDate":1746569796308,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-magazines-for-kinders/9087457/","projectTitle":"Scholastic Magazines for Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6749933_orig.jpg?crop=2122,2122,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746829741167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-foister"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":9424629,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your donations to this project! The kids were SO excited when these items arrived in the classroom! I think from the pictures I sent you can see they wanted to try them out right away! \r\nWe have used the trampoline several times already to help get wiggles out, to help relieve stress and for an indoor recess we have already had. The trampoline has been a tremendous addition to our classroom and wish I had one years ago.\r\nThe stepping stones we have only used once so far during our first indoor recess and the kids really enjoyed them. The cards that I got to go with them helped guide them on how to use them. It definitely challenges their balance skills and is great!\r\nThank you so much for your support and generosity to this project as it has already benefited my students this early in the school year. This is going to be a great year!","fullyFundedDate":1750894413656,"projectUrl":"project/exercise-and-mental-health/9424629/","projectTitle":"Exercise and Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":9424736,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations to this project! The students were so excited to see these items come in and they didn't even know what it was for! Just the thought of having Kinetic Sand and stamps is just thrilling to elementary kids (and adults for that matter)! \r\nTheir first spelling test was this past week and they all did a great job! I think with the fun hands-on practicing of their words by stamping the letters one by one really helped them solidify it in their heads. \r\nSpelling is always a difficult thing for our deaf students as they have to see the patterns and just memorize the words. For most of them they are unable to sound out the words, so having a fun way to learn their words is really important.\r\nThank you again for your support and making this project a reality. It has already made a difference in my classroom and look forward to a great year!","fullyFundedDate":1751921026187,"projectUrl":"project/lets-spell/9424736/","projectTitle":"Let's Spell!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":9568211,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations to this project! My students may not understand how helpful this project is, but I sure do! I have already started putting it all together and it is getting me completely organized. I'm so excited! This is going to change how I assess and gather data on each of my students IEP's (Individualized Education Plan). \r\nThe IEP boxes will have everything that I will need right at my fingertips while working with my students individually. It will also give me the flexibility for my aide or another staff member who may need to work with my student all the information they need. This is going to make my life so much easier in the classroom and it is all thanks to you and your generosity!\r\nThank you once again for your support! Here's to a great year!","fullyFundedDate":1755969061676,"projectUrl":"project/iep-boxes/9568211/","projectTitle":"IEP Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":6749933,"projectId":9179377,"letterContent":"My students have loved having a comfortable space to read and enjoy our library. Students can choose to visit and read with a friend during choice time. I always have students choose this as an option over toys. Anytime that we can get students to WANT to read books is a win. I can only fit two of the leaf pillows in this area. The other two I use at the bigger carpet and let my helping hands of the day sit on them. It makes them feel extra special.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support. This space will be well loved for many school years and students to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746787112702,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-revamp/9179377/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Revamp","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6749933_orig.jpg?crop=2122,2122,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746829741167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-foister"},{"teacherId":5973698,"projectId":9318278,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough! The gift of books, that highlight a deaf protagonist will have a life long impact on my students. These resources are invaluable for my classroom. Every day my students can sit down to read books that they relate to! In a pre-kindergarten through first grade classroom we have a very diverse group of students. Having fun stories with everyday problems like, Duke the Deaf dog series, keeps all of my students engaged in the lesson!\r\n\r\nSome Deaf children think that when they grow up they will become hearing because they've never seen a Deaf adult. This is why representation is so important. Young children need to see themselves in their world, or they won't think they have a place in it. Not only do these stories teach lessons they also show representation, which creates a connection with these stories. My students only had them a short time before we had to go on summer break this year, but I already know they are going to be well loved and cherished for years to come. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746465597130,"projectUrl":"project/deaf-literature-for-kindergarten/9318278/","projectTitle":"Deaf Literature for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pirkola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5973698_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746395326154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5973698"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":9261926,"letterContent":"Thank you all for helping me get this project funded! I know these items were very random, but they are going to be so useful especially for the next school year. The folding table, though, was already incredibly helpful during some of our speech sessions, a couple of projects we were doing and our end of the year party.\r\nI'm looking forward to and am already planning for next school year and the other random items are going to be so nice to have (the Crayola Model Magic, book bags and oil pastels) and will be so useful. I know summer just began, but a teachers brain I don't think ever turns off! I can't wait to use the Model Magic and oil pastels for some hands-on learning. Thank you again for your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746716336282,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-randoms/9261926/","projectTitle":"Classroom Randoms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":9114950,"letterContent":"Thank you all for helping me get this project funded! This is a project I do every year if not twice a year to help keep my students bellies full throughout the school day. It is so important to me to make sure they are being fed because my students come from all different backgrounds and am never sure if they get enough from home. So, I truly appreciate your help in making sure I have the necessary snacks in my room to curve their appetite while they are with me. You are making such a big difference and I want to make sure you know that! Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1746786952262,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9114950/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71021","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":215,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":71021,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dort Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dort Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/roseville-community-school-district/dort-elementary-school/71021"}