{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mitchell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10219507,"projectId":9644314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and bringing 3D printing to my library. Your donations to this project have made a major impact on the students' inquiry and creative skills. \r\n\r\nSince adding the 3D printer to our library, I have had it printing something almost every day. I started by printing high-interest objects, such as fidget toys, vases, bowls, dragons, and dinosaurs. Then, starting with 5th-grade students, we worked on the program TinkerCad to design our own keychains. Now, students can design whatever they'd like and submit a form to me to get their object printed. Students have since experimented with their own dragons, pencil holders, and a variety of custom figurines. With the holidays coming, many are working on designs for ornaments and small custom gifts for loved ones.\r\n\r\nI will introduce 3D design to 4th graders this spring, and they will have the same privileges that the 5th graders currently enjoy. I'm already excited to see how this year's 4th grade students will do next year as 5th graders when they already have some design skills to start the year! \r\n\r\nI have a group of about 8 5th-grade students who are submitting designs for printing nearly every week. And several of my reluctant participants are now starting to get excited about the idea of printing and are engaging more.\r\n\r\nThis project has also allowed me to build positive relationships with the students. I make sure to get excited when one of their prints finishes, and I enjoy supporting students as they work through design complications and ideas. \r\n\r\nThank you so much again for helping with this project and redefining what a library can do for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756956415375,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-school-print/9644314/","projectTitle":"Help Our School Print!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schultze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10219507_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x320,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756231573913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10219507"},{"teacherId":9330911,"projectId":9319831,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you for your wonderful donations to help my students stay nourished and hydrated throughout the day. \r\n\r\nMy students love that before starting work they are allowed to get ice water or juice with ice in it. They love the snacks, especially that they are able to choose them from the refrigerator or from a snack area I have set up. \r\n\r\nNow each student has their own cup and bowl to use for their snacks and many of them have learned how to wash their own dishes. \r\n\r\nMost of all my students love that they are able to receive food and drinks for whenever they are hungry. They always know that part of coming to resource room involves making sure that they do not have a hungry belly or thirsty throat for working. They love that they can also take a snack with them, in a baggie, to have one for snack time. Thank you so much for this!","fullyFundedDate":1749148714629,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-special-ed-students-stay-hydrate/9319831/","projectTitle":"Help My Special Ed Students Stay Hydrated/Nourished for Better Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ireland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330911_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746453066711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330911"},{"teacherId":10049098,"projectId":9704761,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your gracious donations to our Comfort Break Spot with a Snack. Our students have really enjoyed the opportunity to take a break in a quiet place and enjoy a pack of Goldfish, Cheez-Its, and Ritz Crackers. With the comfort of a beanbag, I have seen several students calm down and get back to working hard with their classmates. I have students knocking on my door hoping to take advantage of this wonderful space you helped provide.\r\n\r\nWe also want to express our gratitude for the wonderful stand-up desk. My students have had a great time using the up-down buttons to find their perfect height. It has really allowed me to assist students with their schoolwork while keeping them active. This is very important for many of my students, and this tool will help so many children in our building.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible support.","fullyFundedDate":1758367431862,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-break-spot-with-a-snack/9704761/","projectTitle":"Comfort Break Spot with a Snack","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10049098_orig.jpg?crop=2109,2109,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756322164397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049098"},{"teacherId":2767046,"projectId":9197544,"letterContent":"Sensory experiences play a fundamental role in how children learn. Some children need additional sensory input to regulate their bodies in the classroom. These tools proved to be essential in supporting my students in their learning.\r\n Fully integrated into our classroom routines, these tools allowed all students to have access to calming strategies regardless of their sensory needs. \r\n For many students, these tools are basic school supplies just like scissors and markers. Thank you for your generosity in providing these for our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1743006839156,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-success/9197544/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padgen-Soucy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2767046_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692133726520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2767046"},{"teacherId":2767046,"projectId":9191257,"letterContent":"Throughout this project students demonstrated strong thinking skills and and an \"expert\" mindset. They collaborated to understand and deepen their knowledge of complex earth systems. \r\n Using clay, they modeled different landforms and investigated the topography of the earth's surface. They envisioned the layers of the earth and created models to refine their thinking.\r\n Reading high-quality non-fiction text gave kids the opportunity develop background knowledge and and make connections in their learning. They studied the ways in which author's shared their knowledge. These texts became mentor texts as students developed their own writing to teach others about Earth events.\r\n Watching our classroom community share these books together and inquire together in meaningful ways was truly a highlight of our year together.","fullyFundedDate":1743040636506,"projectUrl":"project/earth-on-the-move/9191257/","projectTitle":"Earth on the Move!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padgen-Soucy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2767046_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692133726520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2767046"},{"teacherId":9938657,"projectId":9150427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! The classroom set of markers has been a huge hit with my students—these vibrant tools have fueled their creativity and brought so much energy and color into our projects. It's truly inspiring to see their enthusiasm grow when they have the right supplies to express their ideas. The cozy rug has transformed our reading nook into a warm, inviting space where students feel comfortable and excited to dive into books. It's become a favorite corner of our classroom, and I've seen a noticeable increase in how often and how long students want to read.\r\nThe addition of the computer cart has been a game-changer for our daily routines. It has helped tremendously in organizing cords and keeping our technology safely stored, which has made transitions between activities much smoother and quicker. Your thoughtful donations have made a lasting impact on our learning environment, and I'm so grateful for your support in helping us build a classroom where students can thrive creatively, academically, and comfortably. Thank you again for investing in our future.","fullyFundedDate":1743636545974,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-the-hopes-and-needs-of-my-stu/9150427/","projectTitle":"Supporting The Hopes and Needs of My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gebben","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9938657"},{"teacherId":6732935,"projectId":4411866,"letterContent":"Students were so excited to see our new easel! It is visually appealing because everyone can see it from their spot on the rug or from their seat. Because it has wheels, we can use it around the room too. \r\n\r\nWe use it for whole group activities everyday such as morning message, read alouds, and math warm ups. The best part of this easel is that it is double sided so two groups of students can use it simultaneously during literacy and math centers.\r\n\r\nThis year, we will continue to use this easel around the room, especially as a visual aid with anchor charts.\r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1575480986938,"projectUrl":"project/an-easel-way-to-visualize-and-interact-d/4411866/","projectTitle":"An Easel Way to Visualize and Interact During Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6732935_orig.jpg?crop=736,736,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628729945574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6732935"},{"teacherId":9330911,"projectId":8928590,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your very kind donations to our classroom for the Remarkable Paper Pro and Accessories. We use the Remarkable Paperpro to practice writing, take notes, and for other activities. It is also a great resource for ma as a special education teacher to take with me into classes when I provide push-in services and for times that I am in parent meetings and special education meetings to take notes on. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first started working on the device they were so excited that they could have their written words turned into typed words that they could then save and/or print. They also like to use it to draw when they have finished work for a positive incentive to do a good job. \r\n\r\nWithout your generosity, none of this would not have been possible. Thank you so much for your support in helping our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1734359770465,"projectUrl":"project/a-remarkable-way-to-get-students-activel/8928590/","projectTitle":"A reMARKABLE Way to Get Students Actively Engaged Through Note-Taking.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ireland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330911_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746453066711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330911"},{"teacherId":7889307,"projectId":7815298,"letterContent":"Every day is an adventure in kindergarten! We spend the beginning of the year learning how to be a community and what our minds and bodies can do by ourselves and with each other. Then we get the rest of the year to feed the curiosity and wonder all around us.\r\n\r\nKindergarteners need control over their muscles to write their name, manipulate scissors, pick up and sort objects, and zip, button, and tie their clothing!! We grow those muscles by building with Legos, molding play dough, using pincher-tongs, and all kinds of other play! Later in the year, we can make signs to go with our dramatic play or to share messages of action around the school. We can get dressed to go outside in winter with time left to play! We can plant seeds, observe and record what we see, and manage our materials so they are useful!\r\n\r\nYour donations allowed me to give the classroom updated materials, renew and replace trusted favorite tools, and create excitement knowing our community believes in our learning too!","fullyFundedDate":1701208453933,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-wonderers-to-writers/7815298/","projectTitle":"Life Skills: Wonderers to Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolaños","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7889307_orig.jpg?crop=2007,2007,x308,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690340684525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jackie-bolanos"},{"teacherId":7889307,"projectId":7530666,"letterContent":"Readers in kindergarten are so curious and excited to make connections. They love to hear stories that tell about familiar things just as much as learning about something brand new. \r\n\r\nWe also love to notice characters or actions that match from one book to another. We read about make believe animals and then compare what a real animal does. We notice how they are alike and different. We can make predictions about stories when we think about real life examples. We learn about how other kids learn, what other famlies look like, and how to make and keep friends through stories.\r\n\r\nWhen we get those foundational letters and sounds under our belts, we can try our hand at reading and writing our own stories. This is the most exciting part! When kindergarteners notice patterns in words they're reading and writing, their entire face and body lights up! You helped make that happen for this group!","fullyFundedDate":1690978329023,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-basics/7530666/","projectTitle":"Beginning Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolaños","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7889307_orig.jpg?crop=2007,2007,x308,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690340684525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jackie-bolanos"},{"teacherId":2767046,"projectId":8972420,"letterContent":"The work of the classroom involves teaching student to notice big feelings and develop strategies to manage those feelings in ways that are safe. Having tools available to manage big feelings reinforces that kids are capable of noticing feelings and choosing what they need in that moment. In 2nd grade, students are learning to notice feelings, pause, and choose, before reacting.\r\n The items I chose proved to be engaging, novel, while also involving a component of \"heavy work\" to calm the nervous system. The students have grown to use these tools for self-regulation along with other social-emotional learning strategies to enhance the trust in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1733235815734,"projectUrl":"project/balanced-nervous-systems-engaged-learn/8972420/","projectTitle":"Balanced Nervous Systems = Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padgen-Soucy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2767046_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692133726520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2767046"},{"teacherId":2767046,"projectId":8912030,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have been able to explore map-making as storytelling through the lens of our memoir writing, noticing our local neighborhood and state, connecting people, place, and natural features, and connecting our continents, plate tectonics, and earth events such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. In each of these experiences students have developed new understandings and engaged in more complex learning.\r\n At the same time, they have engaged in this work collaboratively. In this way they have learned skills for compromise, flexibility, problem solving, and noticing different perspectives.\r\n Learning in this way is organic, meaningful, and fun! Thank you for supporting our classroom in this way.","fullyFundedDate":1732237901316,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-communities-storytelling-throug/8912030/","projectTitle":"Diverse Communities: Storytelling Through Mapmaking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padgen-Soucy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2767046_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692133726520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2767046"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72894","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":372,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":67.9,"schoolId":72894,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mitchell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mitchell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/ann-arbor-public-school-district/mitchell-elementary-school/72894"}