{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rousseau McClellan School 91","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1529943,"projectId":9477048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Fresh Start\" project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our Montessori classroom. The self-care station you helped fund is now fully stocked with items like deodorant, hair ties, lotion, and tissues—simple tools that have had a powerful impact. From the moment students saw the station, they understood it was created with their dignity and independence in mind. One student quietly said, \"This makes me feel like someone really cares.\" That moment captured exactly what this project is all about.\r\n\r\nWe've already seen students using the station with confidence and respect, whether it's freshening up after recess or grabbing a tissue without disrupting their work. It's become a quiet but essential part of our classroom environment, supporting their physical and emotional well-being. In true Montessori fashion, students are taking ownership of the space, even helping to keep it tidy and stocked.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to nurture the whole child, this self-care station is helping students feel more comfortable, focused, and ready to engage deeply in their learning. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered.","fullyFundedDate":1753943245188,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start/9477048/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1529943_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x76,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633657246139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leslie-gray"},{"teacherId":10115463,"projectId":9545299,"letterContent":"When my students saw the mini fridge, they were immediately curious about what was inside and why it was there. I explained that it was a new way to help us take care of our bodies and minds when emotions run high or energy runs low. Since then, this small addition has made a big difference in how quickly my students are able to calm down and re-engage in learning. Having something cold to drink after being upset, overheated from recess, or overwhelmed in my room helps them regulate faster and get back to a calm, safe space for conversation.\r\n\r\nThe fridge has also quietly supported students who face food insecurity. A few of them visit my room two or three times a week just to check if there's fruit, yogurt, or a snack available. They know they can count on this space for a small moment of comfort and stability. What started as a simple resource for dysregulated students has become a symbol of care and community in my room.\r\n\r\nMy next step is to keep building on this idea, using the fridge to support self-regulation, healthy habits, and empathy. I verbally name the snacks with positive affirmations or reminders like \"Take a breath\" or \"You've got this.\" Because of this project, I am not just meeting needs, I am nurturing hearts, one cold drink at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1756319504061,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-project/9545299/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Twana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10115463"},{"teacherId":1989679,"projectId":9375958,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of your donations to my classroom. The foldable tables have been a game changer for my students. They create flexible work spaces. I teach students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade and each group works on different projects. The tables are the perfect size for all the students. The littles can sit comfortably in the chairs to work at the tables and reach materials with ease. The older students have plenty of space to spread out and work as well. \r\n\r\nWhen the students need to work collaboratively to make a plan, draw a design, or do research, they sit around a table as a team. When they are programming the robots and testing their code, the tables get folded up and put away so they can use the floor space. When they need to use both spaces during a class period, the tables are light enough to be easily moved out of the way for a minute and back again. \r\n\r\nAfter just a few short weeks, the tables looked well loved with stray marks from all the great work the students are doing to develop their Computer Science and Engineering skills.","fullyFundedDate":1754346049182,"projectUrl":"project/transformational-steam-spaces/9375958/","projectTitle":"Transformational STEAM Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1989679"},{"teacherId":4907823,"projectId":9699402,"letterContent":"Thanks to your kindness, our classroom now feels peaceful, flexible, and welcoming for every student. The calm spaces and thoughtful materials are helping children focus, reflect, and regulate their emotions. They have a place to find peace, solve conflicts, and take ownership of their learning. The flexible setup encourages choice, cooperation, and respect for one another. Each item you helped fund is being used daily with joy and gratitude. Your generosity has created a space that honors every child's needs and reminds us that peace and equity truly begin in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758736722816,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-flexible-and-equitable-classr/9699402/","projectTitle":"Peaceful, Flexible, and Equitable Classroom Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4907823_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508342505365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrollj"},{"teacherId":4907823,"projectId":9608509,"letterContent":"🌟 Thank You for Bringing Comfort and Calm to Our Classroom! 🌟\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom now has Comfy Corners — inviting spaces where students can curl up with a book, reflect quietly, or simply reset during a busy day. These cozy areas have transformed our room into a more peaceful, nurturing environment where learning feels safe, calm, and personal.\r\n\r\nStudents love having a soft, comfortable place to read or think. It's amazing how a calm space can turn frustration into focus and restlessness into reflection. Your support helped create not just a physical corner, but a space that fosters emotional growth and a love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for understanding that comfort and care are powerful tools for learning. Because of you, my students feel seen, supported, and at home in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755703727655,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-corners-for-learning-and-reflectio/9608509/","projectTitle":"Comfy Corners for Learning and Reflection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4907823_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508342505365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrollj"},{"teacherId":4907823,"projectId":9607229,"letterContent":"🕊️ Thank You for Helping Us Build a Space for Peace and Growth! 🕊️\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom now has a Peace Shelf — a calm, intentional space where students can reflect, regulate, and reset. This project has already made a beautiful impact on our classroom community. Students use the shelf to take a mindful break, breathe through big emotions, and practice kindness toward themselves and others.\r\n\r\nThe Peace Shelf has turned challenging moments into opportunities for growth. It's teaching my students empathy, self-awareness, and responsibility for their own choices — lessons that reach far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing that emotional well-being matters as much as academic success. Your support created a space that nurtures both hearts and minds, and for that, we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755725356129,"projectUrl":"project/a-peace-shelf-for-reflection-and-kindnes/9607229/","projectTitle":"A Peace Shelf for Reflection and Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4907823_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508342505365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrollj"},{"teacherId":4907823,"projectId":9482522,"letterContent":"💛 Thank You for Helping Us Care for Every Need! 💛\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now stocked and ready for all the little moments that matter most — from sniffles and spills to empty stomachs and surprise messes. Your support made sure my students have tissues, cleaning supplies, and healthy snacks when they need them most.\r\n\r\nThese simple items bring comfort, dignity, and focus to our day. A student with a runny nose no longer feels embarrassed. A hungry learner can grab a quick snack and refocus. A spill is no longer a disruption but a quick fix. Your generosity allows our classroom to run smoothly and helps every child feel cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the value in meeting practical needs with compassion. You didn't just fund supplies — you invested in warmth, comfort, and readiness for every student who walks through our door.","fullyFundedDate":1753942872925,"projectUrl":"project/sniffles-spills-and-snack-attackswev/9482522/","projectTitle":"Sniffles, Spills, and Snack Attacks—We've Got This!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4907823_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508342505365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrollj"},{"teacherId":4907823,"projectId":9489204,"letterContent":"Thank You from the Bottom of My Heart! 🎉\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our \"Birthday Bash in a Cup\" project brought so much joy and belonging into our classroom! Each student now gets to feel celebrated and special on their big day — something many of them have never experienced before.\r\n\r\nWhen a birthday rolls around, their faces light up as they receive their personalized \"birthday cup\" filled with goodies, decorations, and a handwritten note from classmates. The laughter, smiles, and sense of community these small celebrations create are priceless. You helped turn what could have been an ordinary school day into a lasting, joy-filled memory for each child.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Your kindness didn't just fund a project — it sparked confidence, connection, and happiness that ripple through our classroom every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1754323679723,"projectUrl":"project/birthday-bash-in-a-cup/9489204/","projectTitle":"Birthday Bash in a Cup!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4907823_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508342505365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrollj"},{"teacherId":9973136,"projectId":9195689,"letterContent":"Having Taco join our classroom community has been wonderful. I work with students ranging from first through third grade, with varying disabilities. Few of my students are nonverbal or don't like to talk a lot. One of my students who rarely speaks to peers will go to Taco's tank and talk to him regularly using complete sentences. The sentences are short, but they are complete sentences. A first-grade student whose disability is autism did a report on Taco and shared it with his Gen Ed classroom doing community circle time. The student who shared Taco was able to remember and share that bearded dragons need a warm and cool side in there take and it is important they have a large tank to live in. He shared what Tacos needs to eats and how Taco must have special lighting to keep him healthy. Taco has allowed students who normally feel out of place to feel relevant. Students have formed a connection to Taco. I have used Taco for Social Emotional Learning lessons. The kids understand when Taco puffs up his beard or if his beard is black something is bothering him. The students have recognized that it's ok to be upset but not to let things ruin your whole day and it's ok to be upset and to let people help you like we help Taco. When Taco sees his reflection in glass of tank it upset him, so we have made pictures and put on tank to break up reflections to help taco. \r\nMy third-grade students learned how to research and collect information we needed to make Taco's husbandry correct for Taco to come to school. The students did a great job researching and sharing what they learned. \r\n Needing to take responsibility for Taco has improved all my students' self-esteem. They are very proud of knowing how to check and write down the temperature and humidity level inside of Taco's tank. They weigh his food and document what days he gets to eat bugs and how many and what type of bugs. The students cut up the greens and vegetables that Taco gets daily. Taking on the responsibility of Taco also has increased students' vocabulary as well. I heard one of the second graders talking about hydration and how it's important for people too. \r\nI am very grateful to Donor Chose for allowing me to give this experience to my students. Taco the rescue bearded dragon has been wonderful for my students both academically and socially thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1742852800776,"projectUrl":"project/taco-the-bearded-dragon/9195689/","projectTitle":"Taco, The Bearded Dragon","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9973136"},{"teacherId":4907823,"projectId":9306554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, my students now have access to a wide array of art supplies that allow them to creatively respond to the books they read in powerful, personal ways.\r\n\r\nThese materials have completely transformed our literature circles. Instead of simply answering questions on paper, my students are now designing character portraits, building dioramas, mapping out key scenes, and illustrating story elements with enthusiasm and pride. Their comprehension and critical thinking skills are growing as they make deep connections to the texts—and they're having so much fun while doing it!\r\n\r\nMany of my students shine brightest when they can express themselves through art. Your support has empowered them to engage with literature on their own terms, honoring their unique learning styles and giving them a voice. One student recently said, \"I didn't know reading could be this fun!\"\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring stories to life. Your kindness made this possible, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746806915370,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-literature-projects/9306554/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Literature Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4907823_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508342505365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrollj"},{"teacherId":4907823,"projectId":9274919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, we now have a beautiful collection of diverse, engaging books that are already transforming the way my students experience reading.\r\n\r\nThe new classroom library has opened doors for meaningful literature circles where students gather in small groups to dive into stories, share ideas, and connect with characters who reflect their own lives—and introduce them to lives very different from their own. These books are not just helping students become stronger readers—they're helping them become more empathetic, thoughtful, and confident communicators.\r\n\r\nMany of my students don't have access to books at home, so having a variety of high-quality, age-appropriate novels right at their fingertips has been a game-changer. It's amazing to see their eyes light up when they find a book that speaks to them. One student said, \"I feel like this character understands me,\" and that moment reminded me exactly why this project matters so much.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, for supporting joyful reading experiences, and for helping us build a classroom where every voice matters. Your kindness and support will have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1746575657539,"projectUrl":"project/literature-circle/9274919/","projectTitle":"Literature Circle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4907823_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508342505365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrollj"},{"teacherId":1110852,"projectId":9146249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our 2025 Field Day. It was a success and the kids had a great time. The decorations were a big hit and the students loved looking for the wild thing stickers in the courtyard. Adding these special touches would not be possible without your generousity. We put the cloth posters and the hanging vines up at the various stations and the students sat on the where the wild things are blankets when they visited the Film Festival Station. Thank you so much for supporting our school.","fullyFundedDate":1742950645879,"projectUrl":"project/where-the-wild-things-are-field-day/9146249/","projectTitle":"Where The Wild Things Are Field Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1110852"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18961","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":506,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.9,"schoolId":18961,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rousseau McClellan School 91 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rousseau McClellan School 91","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/indianapolis-public-school-district/rousseau-mcclellan-elementary-school-391/18961"}