{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ferndale Upper Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6741863,"projectId":9634102,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. When the students first saw the new cubbies, they were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up with joy, and there was a palpable sense of pride in having a beautiful, dedicated space for their belongings. It was a heartwarming moment that made them feel truly valued and supported in their educational journey.\r\n\r\nSince the installation, the students have been using their cubbies daily to organize and house their personal materials, notebooks, and creative projects. This system has provided much-needed structure to our physical space, reducing clutter and allowing the children to focus more effectively on their lessons. Having a \"home\" for their items has given them a sense of ownership and responsibility that was missing before.\r\n\r\nBeyond just storage, these cubbies are serving as a vital tool for growth. My students are building essential executive functioning skills, specifically in the area of organization, by managing their cubbies all year long. Learning how to maintain their personal space and keep track of their materials is a lesson that will benefit them far beyond this school year. 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This printer has saved us hours of time that we can now spend creating meaningful projects.\r\n\r\nWe have utilized the printer for many activities including scrapbooks, memory boards, learning boards etc. One of our students just read 40 books so we were able to print his picture and post it in the hallway for all to celebrate. There are so many uses for this printer and we know that we will continue to enjoy it for many years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and investment in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1758820273668,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-portfolios/9595788/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Portfolios!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9553628_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720449714000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9553628"},{"teacherId":5275331,"projectId":9795045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase a sensory motor swing for our motor room.\r\n\r\nThis swing has already made a meaningful difference for our students. It provides important sensory input that helps support balance, coordination, body awareness, and self-regulation. For many of our students, the swing also helps them feel calm, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation has created a lasting resource that will benefit students for years to come. We are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our students and their needs.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us make our motor room a more engaging, supportive, and inclusive space.","fullyFundedDate":1760821299992,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-swing-at-learning/9795045/","projectTitle":"Take a Swing at Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5275331_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536542306375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/williamsasdprogram"},{"teacherId":8012828,"projectId":9326003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for backing this project to provide kids the opportunity to utilize their self-regulation skills. I cannot tell you how many times students come up to me asking to borrow the noise cancelling headphones to help them focus. It has been so successful that many students recognize that this is a vital tool to help them focus and willingly reach for them. Many students now seamlessly integrate their own coping skills into their own routine simply by grabbing a pair of headphones for regulation. 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For my older students (4th and 5th grades) they are able to play a completely different part on the lower instrument which prepares them for ensembles in middle school. \r\n\r\nOverall by having a playable bass xylophone in the classroom, my students and I are able to engage in active music making together in ways we could not before.","fullyFundedDate":1736963467277,"projectUrl":"project/all-about-that-bass/9058624/","projectTitle":"All About That Bass!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duncanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3596335_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711417813297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicwithmrsduncanson"},{"teacherId":8012828,"projectId":8873040,"letterContent":"Swimming in Michigan is not only a vital life skill that everyone should have access to, but a sport that uses all aspects of the brain-body connection. When it comes to swimming, the sport itself can be scary for folks who don't have access to things like caps, goggles, and a one piece suit. Imagine walking onto a team, having the drive to swim but not having the funds for the proper equipment. That's where your amazing donations came in, not only were we able to supply our swimmers with their necessities, we were able to provide items to strengthen their abilities in the water. Your impact today will last for years to come as we strengthen our FHS swim program and include everyone 💕","fullyFundedDate":1733158587584,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-swimmers-succeed-with-proper/8873040/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Swimmers Succeed With Proper Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gondek-Stanko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8012828_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661993164869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8012828"},{"teacherId":5275331,"projectId":8772506,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations to our classroom. My students love the puzzles and work on them constantly. They are a huge part of our classroom routine, and a very important part. I've watched my students grow this school year in their ability to complete all types of puzzles with 6 pieces, 8, 10, 24, 48 and more. They've also grown in their ability to use interlocking, shapes, wave design, etc. This activity is not only educational, it's independent. This means they can learn to do it on their own and take pride in that. In addition, it helps them self-regulate. There is nothing more relaxing than the completion of a puzzle. They take great pride in it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733247892420,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-love-puzzles/8772506/","projectTitle":"My Students Love Puzzles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5275331_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536542306375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/williamsasdprogram"},{"teacherId":6741863,"projectId":8819557,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you again for your contribution to our classroom. Your donation to our Stock a Science Shelf campaign has impacted each student in my classroom for the better. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they walked into the classroom and saw our new science shelf! They noticed right away as it is the first thing a person sees when they come into our classroom. It was just what we needed to make work about stars, the solar system, and our universe available for the children to explore. Currently, it houses work for the states of matter. This includes different musical instruments that the students explored and contributed each sound to a state of matter. They were so inspired, they started to write a musical, a parody of the Wizard of Oz they are calling The Wizard of Matter. This includes information from their own research and a sound effects department, all made available simply by having a place to put them! \r\n\r\nThe other materials donated have been well appreciated too! The children have been sewing different extensions to their work, including models of the planets showing the different layers! \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your contribution to my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1730514948962,"projectUrl":"project/stock-a-new-science-shelf/8819557/","projectTitle":"Stock a New Science Shelf!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6741863_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566445790463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6741863"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71699","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":530,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":44,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"3 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.6,"schoolId":71699,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ferndale Upper Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ferndale Upper Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/ferndale-public-school-district/john-f-kennedy-elementary-school/71699"}