{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Stix Early Childhood Center","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5548489,"projectId":9407451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, we were able to add magnetic letters, hands-on CVC word activities, and dry erase number line boards to our literacy and math centers. These resources have already made a tremendous difference in our students' learning.\r\n\r\nHere's how your gift is impacting our classroom:\r\nMagnetic letters allow children to build words, explore sounds, and strengthen early spelling skills in a fun, tactile way.\r\nCVC word activities give students the chance to practice blending and decoding, helping them grow into confident readers.\r\nDry erase number lines make math concepts more concrete, supporting addition, subtraction, and number sense through interactive practice.\r\n\r\nWe've seen students light up with excitement as they manipulate letters to spell words, challenge themselves to read new words, and use the number line to solve math problems independently. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided tools that make learning hands-on, engaging, and accessible. You are helping us build a classroom where literacy and math come alive, and where every child feels empowered to explore and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1757814521061,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-literacy-centers-for-the-win/9407451/","projectTitle":"Math and Literacy Centers for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seitz - Preschool","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5548489_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644376180528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-seitz"},{"teacherId":5548489,"projectId":9424725,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase bins that transformed our library into a space where books are now organized by categories the children themselves helped choose.\r\n\r\nThis simple change has made a big difference:\r\nStudents can now easily find books that match their interests, from animals to adventure stories.\r\nIndependent reading time has become more joyful, as children feel empowered to select books on their own.\r\nOne student proudly said, \"I can find my dinosaur books so fast now!\" Another shared, \"I like helping my friends find the fairy tale bin.\" These moments show how your gift is fostering independence, collaboration, and a love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' growth and helping us create a classroom library that truly belongs to them.","fullyFundedDate":1756052744159,"projectUrl":"project/effectively-organizing-and-protecting-ou/9424725/","projectTitle":"Effectively Organizing and Protecting Our Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seitz - Preschool","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5548489_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644376180528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-seitz"},{"teacherId":5548489,"projectId":9405778,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our preschool classroom. Because of your donation, our students now have access to LEGO sets that spark creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving every single day.\r\n\r\nThese colorful bricks are more than just toys—they are tools for learning. With LEGOs, our preschoolers:\r\nStrengthen fine motor skills as they build and connect pieces\r\nDevelop imagination by creating towers, houses, and whole worlds from their ideas\r\nPractice teamwork and communication while building together\r\nExplore early math and engineering concepts through patterns, symmetry, and balance\r\n\r\nAlready, we've seen children's faces light up as they proudly share their creations. One student exclaimed, \"I made a car!\" Another worked with friends to build a castle to protect them from the dragons. These moments of discovery and joy are possible because of you.\r\n\r\nYour gift is helping us create a classroom where play and learning go hand in hand. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' growth and future.","fullyFundedDate":1754529813955,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-love-for-engineering-with/9405778/","projectTitle":"Creativity and love for engineering with LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seitz - Preschool","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5548489_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644376180528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-seitz"},{"teacherId":7781633,"projectId":9286581,"letterContent":"I am happy to share the success of implementing these tools while designing with cardboard. The kids were easily able to cut through the cardboard material because of having kid safe tools. These make designing a breeze. We were able to teach them different techniques, as well as, to help fasten, support, and create bridge options. I know that they had so much fun and I hope that sharing the pictures of their masterpieces will help you understand my appreciation. I love offering unique experiences to build critical thinking skills and teamwork and this is one way you helped me give that to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1746872691712,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-inventors-funding-a-to/9286581/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Inventors: Funding a Tool to Support STEAM Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7781633_orig.jpg?crop=1265,1265,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616792707166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7781633"},{"teacherId":7781633,"projectId":9286396,"letterContent":"I am grateful for your help supporting our projects. This particular tool is a saw designed to be safe for kids to use. At the end of the school year, we were able to work in small groups to design arcade games. This was inspired by Caine's Arcade and the idea to share our designs with other classes to celebrate the end of the school year. Although we ran out of time to share with the younger kids, our students had so much fun using the Chomp Saw to help with designing their games. This power tool for kids is so amazing and they loved trying it out. I know that it will be used by many classrooms in the future and I am thankful you chose to support us.","fullyFundedDate":1746553975471,"projectUrl":"project/spark-creativity-and-innovation-help-us/9286396/","projectTitle":"Spark Creativity and Innovation: Help Us Build Our Makerspace!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7781633_orig.jpg?crop=1265,1265,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616792707166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7781633"},{"teacherId":7781633,"projectId":9281326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! We were able to enjoy it before the school year came to an end in May. The kids each made a small trinket and they were able to design from Tinkercad. It was for sure a learning curve; however, they were so excited to have the opportunity to try it out after completing our 3D printing unit. \r\n\r\nThis will be enjoyed by many students. My new class has already started talking about this unit. I am looking forward to using it this year and will be able to implement projects earlier than May. \r\n\r\nWith much gratitude, thank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746625572096,"projectUrl":"project/print-create-innovate-a-3d-printer-fo/9281326/","projectTitle":"Print, Create, Innovate: A 3D Printer for our Happy Campers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7781633_orig.jpg?crop=1265,1265,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616792707166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7781633"},{"teacherId":8228339,"projectId":8983839,"letterContent":"ChatGPT\r\n\r\nLog in\r\nYou said:\r\nCreate a donors choose thank you note for my tonies boxes and the impact it has had on my classroom\r\nChatGPT said:\r\nAbsolutely! Here's a heartfelt DonorsChoose thank you note for your Tonieboxes, tailored to reflect the positive impact they've had in your classroom:\r\n\r\nDear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of Tonieboxes to our classroom! Your support has made a tremendous difference in the daily experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment we unboxed the Tonieboxes, there was an immediate spark of curiosity and excitement. My students are absolutely captivated by these engaging, screen-free audio devices. They have quickly become a beloved part of our learning environment—used during literacy centers, quiet time, and even as a calm-down tool for students who need a little sensory break.\r\n\r\nThe Tonieboxes have helped bring stories to life in a new, accessible way. For many of my students, especially those who are developing early literacy skills or are English Language Learners, having the opportunity to hear rich language and engaging stories independently has been incredibly empowering. I've seen an increase in listening comprehension, vocabulary use, and most importantly—a love for stories.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided an innovative tool but has also nurtured a classroom culture that values imagination, independence, and joy in learning. Thank you for believing in our students and for being a part of their growth. Your kindness and support mean more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1736106905344,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-literacy-through-tonies/8983839/","projectTitle":"Reading and Literacy Through Tonies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8228339"},{"teacherId":6614064,"projectId":5348529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your love and support in sending me to such a helpful training during such an unprecedented time. I was able to meet virtually with other teachers during Covid via zoom and learn SEL strategies for myself and students. \r\n \r\nNot only was I able to develop connections with other teachers while isolated at home, I learned different strategies and the science behind breathwork and a mindfulness practice. The lessons were so helpful during virtual learning and helped me show up each day for my students with a calm and peaceful spirit.","fullyFundedDate":1613008531728,"projectUrl":"project/stop-drop-and-breathe-for-change/5348529/","projectTitle":"Stop, Drop, and Breathe for Change!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6614064_orig.jpg?crop=1985,1984,x0,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668292191458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6614064"},{"teacherId":9175978,"projectId":8531320,"letterContent":"Thank you, so much for your donation. My students were very excited to get a new bookshelf and play our Literacy Stew games \r\n\r\nI am definitely thankful for all of the items we received, but especially the things we needed for the Literacy Stews. The students are able to play these games on their own after I provided an example. There are several different versions. There are uppercase, lowercase, name, and sound stews. The students have increased their letter recognition and sound recognition tenfold.","fullyFundedDate":1724218970860,"projectUrl":"project/shh-reading-in-progress/8531320/","projectTitle":"Shh!! Reading in Progress!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eckinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175978"},{"teacherId":7781633,"projectId":9084016,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping our classroom by donating for our dehydrator. We have had multiple lessons creating powerful Power Points to engage students and peak their interest around the topic of Sustainability. We have learned how Native Americans used the sun to preserve food. We have learned how modern companies have created solar powered dehydrators to rent to preserve food that would often end up spoiling. The students have also learned how you can add water to rehydrate foods like potatoes. They have been able to sample lots of options and we have already used the machine on many occasions to enhance learning and offer new experiences to our learning. You are appreciated! Thanks so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1740620141398,"projectUrl":"project/the-dehydrated-garden-food-preservation/9084016/","projectTitle":"The Dehydrated Garden: Food Preservation Lessons for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7781633_orig.jpg?crop=1265,1265,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616792707166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7781633"},{"teacherId":7781633,"projectId":9053545,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our project. This new learning space improved our community engagement. We have plenty of room to have all students together. We have used this area a lot for writing with incorporating lap desks. Lastly, it is a perfect space for our community circles. Without your support, this would not be possible. The students love having a new space to work at together!\r\n\r\nIn addition, while listening to the kids talk about it, they love all the different designs on the rug. They love choosing where to sit naming the flowers, rocks, lily pads, and bridge. This rug rocks! Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1739545435939,"projectUrl":"project/enchanted-area-rug-for-our-happy-camper/9053545/","projectTitle":"Enchanted Area Rug for our Happy Campers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7781633_orig.jpg?crop=1265,1265,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616792707166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7781633"},{"teacherId":9175034,"projectId":9013442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Thanks to you, my students were able to take home books that meant so much to them for their personal libraries. \r\nI want to share a story about one of my students who received a book from this project. He loved one of the books we read early on in the year, 'The Book with No Pictures'. He called it \"the funny book\" and asked to read it all the time, he even got it from our library to read with others. When I handed him the book, he looked up at me and said 'thank you' then waited a second and asked \"Wait, is this mine?!\". When I told him yes, he hugged the book and excitedly went to put it in his backpack. This is the kind of love for reading and books you have helped nurture in my students, and I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1734885738962,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-adventurers-are-super-readers/9013442/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Adventurers Are Super Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175034"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78001","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":319,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":74,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"8.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.8,"schoolId":78001,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Stix Early Childhood Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Stix Early Childhood Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/st-louis-public-schools/stix-early-childhood-center/78001"}