{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Michener Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6308235,"projectId":10054010,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to see the new items for our sensory room! There are times when children are dealing with stress and they need some time to take a break. This room is critical for that. In addition to using it during times of stress, there are some sweet kiddos that have a sensory break built into their schedules. \r\n\r\nThis space allows students to engage in fun activities either alone or with peers that help them calm themselves. They are then able to go to their classrooms and focus on academics that they would otherwise miss. Without a space like this and the materials you helped provide, these children would become distracted/deregulated and potentially would also cause issues for others who were trying to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generous support helps make everyone's day positive and productive!","fullyFundedDate":1778670462786,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-room-equipment/10054010/","projectTitle":"Sensory Room Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wallich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6308235_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551490163974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6308235"},{"teacherId":10239329,"projectId":9677127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us fund our stem bins! My students are excited to come in each morning and quickly settle in with a selected bin!\r\n\r\nI have noticed two strong impacts from our new stem bins. One observation is that I've noticed students choosing to work with peers that they wouldn't normally choose. They are finding common ground with new friends and expanding their established social circles. Another impact, and one that I was particularily hoping for, is extensive creativity, problem solving, and building skills. Each day I notice kids using the materials in new ways. Some are using the enclosed booklets for ideas and others are working with partners to create new designs and pathways. The students are always eager to share what they have done!\r\n\r\nOur new bins are having a daily impact on my students. I am extremely appreciative and grateful for you generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1765469403457,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins-to-start-our-day/9677127/","projectTitle":"Stem Bins to Start Our Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Overton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239329"},{"teacherId":794755,"projectId":9681491,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for your generous donations so my students can have STEM activities in our classroom. They were all so excited to see the different items we purchased for them to use. They could not wait to explore and create which they have done a wonderful job doing. I love seeing all of their creations and how they are using their imaginations. \r\n These activities are strengthening collaboration and communication skills, as students worked in teams. STEM activities have been very beneficial for my students because it has built early thinking skills through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. These activities are also helping with fine motor coordination. Hands-on STEM tasks such as building with blocks, connecting gears, snapping together manipulatives, or assembling simple structures has helped strengthen the small muscles in the hands and improved hand-eye coordination. These movements are essential for skills like writing, cutting, and using classroom tools.\r\n Thank you again for helping me bring STEM into my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764612998279,"projectUrl":"project/young-5s-building-engineering-skills/9681491/","projectTitle":"Young 5s Building Engineering Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/794755"},{"teacherId":6308235,"projectId":9904989,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for providing our class with snacks that students are able to eat whenever they are hungry. It is especially helpful to have them available for children who arrive to school late and miss breakfast. \r\n\r\nWe also appreciate the items such as calming strips for our desks and \"toys\" that help us be calm and focused. These items are really helpful to students who are having a stressful day and just need something to help them calm their minds. Just this past weekend, one of our students had a fire in their apartment and now is displaced while they wait to find permanent housing. She has found some of the items to be especially helpful when she starts to worry about what might happen next.\r\n\r\nYour donations really do make a difference for the students in my class. Some of the items will be able to be used for years to come and will have a lasting impact. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1763558578427,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-happy-classroom/9904989/","projectTitle":"Healthy, Happy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wallich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6308235_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551490163974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6308235"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33964","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":231,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":44,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":74.5,"schoolId":33964,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Michener Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Michener Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/adrian-public-schools/michener-elementary-school/33964"}