{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fredrick J Gaenslen School","outOfStateSupporters":29.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3027265,"projectId":10083246,"letterContent":"We extend our sincere gratitude to all who generously donated American Revolutionary–themed books in celebration of the 250th anniversary. Your contributions help preserve the stories, values, and legacy of our nation's founding, while inspiring current and future generations to learn from this pivotal chapter in history.\r\n\r\nThrough your support, these resources will educate, engage, and foster a deeper appreciation for the courage and vision of those who shaped our independence. Thank you for honoring this milestone in such a meaningful and lasting way.","fullyFundedDate":1770993607843,"projectUrl":"project/america-250/10083246/","projectTitle":"America 250","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hurst Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3027265_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536801686396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3027265"},{"teacherId":2426212,"projectId":9951730,"letterContent":"What an absolute blast we are having with the puppets' theaters!\r\n\r\nWe launched the use of the puppets at a Family Literacy Night event. So much fun to be making crabs, sharks, whales, beavers, and fish. Seeing how the students design their puppets as individuals is especially fun. They especially love to bedazzle them a bit.\r\n\r\nI have out dozens of sea animal-related books in the library, along with related posters. Something that's been especially neat has been in using the puppets in classes with students with special needs. A recent class of 1st-3rd graders with profound autism were in the library, and while most of the students are non-verbal, they were definitely working to communicate through their puppets. It's awesome that students are able to keep their puppets and continue to have it to play with. It's also nice that the puppets' theaters came with a lion and a zebra puppet that I now always have out as a general station in the library available to students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for enabling this amount of fun for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1773172448383,"projectUrl":"project/puppet-theater-in-school-library/9951730/","projectTitle":"Puppet Theater in School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loosen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2426212_orig.jpg?crop=618,618,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651779264898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2426212"},{"teacherId":2426212,"projectId":9953940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to the Fort Building in the Library project. I promoted fort-building as a family activity at one of our recent literacy nights and students have used the fort-building supplies in library classes.\r\n\r\nI started by pairing Elisha Cooper's new book \"The Rare Bird\" with fort-building. In the book, a little cat dreams that it is a bird, inspired by a book. Then the book is read a new book about elephants and dreams of being an elephant. It is a book all about imagination and makes a great starting point for students before they start to build.\r\n\r\nWe also enjoyed having a tower building competition in a second grade class with the foam builders yesterday, which had everyone smiling and laughing as they got higher and higher, before eventually tumbling over! I am going to do this with the other classes as well, it was such a hit!","fullyFundedDate":1770482698199,"projectUrl":"project/fort-building-in-the-library/9953940/","projectTitle":"Fort-Building in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loosen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2426212_orig.jpg?crop=618,618,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651779264898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2426212"},{"teacherId":4548216,"projectId":9891637,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations to my class project. My students ALL LOVE the Eezy Peezy Monkey Bars Climbing Tower, the kinetic sand, the trike, and the therapy balls! The impact these items has had on my students is wonderful! They can go climb the tower, use up some stored energy, get the proprioceptive input their bodies crave with the therapy balls, get their sensory needs met with the kinetic sand, and then come do some productive academic work. Their bodies have very special needs and all of these tools make their lives so much better and they increase their ability to achieve some academic goals much higher! \r\n\r\nThank you so much,\r\nBethany Kumbalek\r\nPre-K SpEd 4-5- Teacher\r\nGaenslen Elementary School, Milwaukee, WI","fullyFundedDate":1765310602074,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-and-grow-together/9891637/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn and Grow Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kumbalek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4548216_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763059747576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4548216"},{"teacherId":8459381,"projectId":10056657,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with helping make this project come to life. My students were excited to see all of our new puzzles and class set of crayons. We are all excited to be able to continue to work on our independent skills with all of our new items.\r\nThese news have already brought much joy to my students as well as me as these items have increased my students engagement with each other as well as independently.\r\nThank you again from the bottom of my heart for your continued support so I'm able to better service my students who are nonspeaking and autistic.","fullyFundedDate":1772398106416,"projectUrl":"project/independence-with-fun-activities/10056657/","projectTitle":"Independence With Fun Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8459381_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685926003830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8459381"},{"teacherId":8459381,"projectId":9996741,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation and help making this project come to life for my students. My students are excited for all of the new items that we have received. The zipper pouches are being used to help organize our classroom adapted books as well as other small group activities. The copy paper and ink are being used to making work packets as well as other interactive activities for the students to use. The class pack of crayons and communication folders are already off to a great start at being used. The students' parents have been able to identify which papers are must to return back to school with the use of the communication folders. Also, the students loved being able to start using the new crayons for our classroom activities that involve coloring. Thank you again for helping make this project come to life as well as donating to this project.","fullyFundedDate":1772397091180,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-to-finish-and-start-the/9996741/","projectTitle":"School Supplies to Finish and Start the School Year Off","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8459381_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685926003830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8459381"},{"teacherId":10254590,"projectId":9706042,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these supplies for my students! Our school provides many important services to our student who have disabilities and it is always the little things that change our students lives. They love having the swing chair in the room as another place to sit! We placed it in our reading nook so the students have a quiet place they can pick a story to read and swing. The rugs really bring our room together as well. Most of my students crawl on the floor so having a nice place to sit really helps. Thank you again!!\r\n\r\nMs. Whalen and Room 106","fullyFundedDate":1762368579190,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-corner-supplies/9706042/","projectTitle":"Comfy Corner Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whalen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254590"},{"teacherId":9920444,"projectId":9837147,"letterContent":"We have already used the snacks during two meaningful events: our Girls of Color Group vision board session and our Winter Bash celebration.\r\n\r\nDuring the Girls of Color Group meeting, students created vision boards centered around their goals, dreams, and personal growth. As they cut out images and affirmations, they shared powerful conversations about college, careers, entrepreneurship, self-care, and leadership. The snacks helped create a warm, welcoming space where students felt comfortable opening up and supporting one another. It truly felt like a sisterhood-building moment.\r\n\r\nWe also used the snacks during our Winter Bash, a celebration designed to reward students for their hard work and positive behavior. The snacks added to the festive atmosphere and gave students something to enjoy while participating in games, music, and community-building activities. It helped make the event feel special and memorable.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited! They immediately felt appreciated and cared for. For many students, having snacks available at both events made them feel valued and celebrated. It created an atmosphere of joy and belonging, which positively impacted their engagement and participation.\r\n\r\nFollowing the vision board activity, students are now working on turning their dreams into actionable goals. We are focusing on goal-setting strategies, leadership development, and academic planning. In the coming weeks, students will revisit their vision boards and identify specific short-term steps they can take this semester to move closer to their goals.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us build community, celebrate achievements, and empower our students to dream big while staying focused on their future. Thank you for making these meaningful moments possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763498227889,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-incentive/9837147/","projectTitle":"PBIS Incentive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tawana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9920444_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757001038776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cclayton"},{"teacherId":3027265,"projectId":9637805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. We serve a community where 50% of our students receive special education services and many come from low-income households, and your support truly makes a difference.\r\n Because of your generosity, we now have a mobile cart that allows all students to access our classroom library. This has been especially meaningful for students who need flexible seating, physical accommodations, or alternative ways to engage with books. The cart helps remove barriers and creates equal access to reading materials for every learner.\r\n Your kindness directly supports literacy, inclusion, and a love of learning. Our students feel seen, supported, and excited to read—thanks to you.\r\n We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765214583731,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-library-needed/9637805/","projectTitle":"Mobile Library Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hurst Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3027265_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536801686396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3027265"},{"teacherId":3027265,"projectId":10011618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. We serve a community where 50% of our students receive special education services and many come from low-income households, and your support truly makes a difference.\r\n Because of your generosity, we now have a mobile cart that allows all students to access our classroom library. This has been especially meaningful for students who need flexible seating, physical accommodations, or alternative ways to engage with books. The cart helps remove barriers and creates equal access to reading materials for every learner.\r\n Your kindness directly supports literacy, inclusion, and a love of learning. Our students feel seen, supported, and excited to read—thanks to you.\r\n We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769183424144,"projectUrl":"project/library-cart-needed-for-inclusivity/10011618/","projectTitle":"Library Cart Needed for Inclusivity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hurst Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3027265_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536801686396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3027265"},{"teacherId":8459381,"projectId":9856661,"letterContent":"My students learned through listening to stories being read as well as other activities about kindness and giving back to others. My students enjoyed working as a team to put together the personal care kits together. While they were putting the kits together they were also working on their math skills. \r\nWe had signs in front of each of the items that went into the bags to let the students know how many of each items went into the bags. We continue to work every day on what it means to be kind and giving back to others. \r\nWe were able to make a total of about 50 personal care bag kits for women and children.","fullyFundedDate":1764728461065,"projectUrl":"project/showing-compassion-by-creating-personal/9856661/","projectTitle":"Showing Compassion by Creating Personal Care Packages for Women","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8459381_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685926003830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8459381"},{"teacherId":8459381,"projectId":9894130,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support with projects to help support my nonspeaking autistic students. My students were excited when they saw all of the supplies that we received and even more excited when they learned that the items were for them.\r\nMy students were able to pick out snacks that they liked as well as a book bag with a matching water bottle. The students truly enjoyed being able to have a choice of what color and what snacks they wanted. My students and their parents were very grateful for everything. \r\nOnce again thank you for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764780171637,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-during-winter-break/9894130/","projectTitle":"Snacks During Winter Break","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8459381_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685926003830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8459381"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37727","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":674,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":80,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.3,"schoolId":37727,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fredrick J Gaenslen School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fredrick J Gaenslen School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/fredrick-j-gaenslen-school/37727"}