{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sullivan STEAM School","outOfStateSupporters":25.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5792051,"projectId":9743786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to support my students. It has been so wonderful to start this school year with clean, safe materials for my students to rest and relax during our school day. Every day my students have a 30 minute rest period after lunch. This year, they have cozy spots with cuddly blankets and it has made such a difference. We have a routine of getting our blankets out of our lockers after lunch time and laying down on the new yoga mats to listen to soothing music with the overhead lights off and just a few gentle lamps to set the mood. Lunch in the cafeteria is very overstimulating and our day is long, having this rest period and yoga mats to relax on has really changed how my students behave and engage in the afternoon. \r\nWithout your donation and these safe, clean, cozy materials, my students would not be able to relax their bodies after lunch and get themselves ready for an afternoon of fun and learning. They are even able to roll their mats up and put them away by themselves now! Such growth in just a few short months!\r\nI am so appreciative of the support you have given my classroom and students. Thank you so much for all you do.","fullyFundedDate":1758636724523,"projectUrl":"project/yoga-mats-for-rest-and-relaxing/9743786/","projectTitle":"Yoga Mats for Rest and Relaxing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629394734142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792051"},{"teacherId":5792051,"projectId":9405130,"letterContent":"My students have been having a blast with these materials! We have just begun playing the board games and they are really picking up on playing by rules, taking turns, and building friendships. They are learning so many concepts and skills while they practicing playing and it is so much fun to watch them. \r\nBy far, the flashlights have been the biggest hit. They have been using them non-stop in the classroom to go on letter hunts, look at maps, and read books. We have even used them to write letters on the ceiling!\r\nI can not wait to introduce them to the sorting nest material with our upcoming animal unit. All these hands on materials that have been so graciously donated have really helped build engagement and excitement in my PreK classroom. I am so thankful for the support my classroom and students has received. \r\nI look forward to many years of using these materials with students!","fullyFundedDate":1750991531357,"projectUrl":"project/steam-materials-for-prek/9405130/","projectTitle":"STEAM Materials for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629394734142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792051"},{"teacherId":7106802,"projectId":9898966,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for bringing the world of 3D printing into our classroom! Having two printers has completely changed our daily routine. Instead of just reading about engineering in a textbook, my students are now active creators. The excitement in the room is palpable every time the \"whirring\" of the printers starts. Students who used to struggle with staying engaged during math and science are now the first ones at the door, eager to see if their digital designs successfully turned into physical objects overnight.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has been the ability to prototype. With two machines, our wait times are cut in half, allowing small groups to test their ideas, identify flaws, and immediately go back to the computer to \"iterate\" or improve their designs. This hands-on process has taught them more about geometry and problem-solving than any worksheet ever could. They aren't just learning how to use a machine; they are learning that failure is just a step toward a better solution.\r\n\r\nI've particularly noticed a few students who typically fly under the radar really blossom with this technology. One student, who often finds traditional writing tasks difficult, has become our \"Lead Technician,\" helping others calibrate the printers and troubleshoot leveling issues. Seeing their confidence grow as they master this professional-grade technology is truly moving. Your generosity has provided a spark of innovation that will stay with these students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1763571271206,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-ideas-to-life-with-a-3d-printer/9898966/","projectTitle":"Bringing Ideas to Life With a 3D Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7106802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581030748995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7106802"},{"teacherId":6263475,"projectId":9029874,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations! These sensory tools have significantly impacted so many preschoolers by boosting cognitive skills (memory, problem-solving), improving emotional regulation (calming, focus), developing motor skills (fine/gross), and enhancing language/social skills (vocabulary, sharing).\r\nI received these tools at the end of last year and those students were incredibly excited to get the opportunity to use them and grow with them. I am able to use them with my current students this school year, and hopefully many more years to come!\r\nMy current students flock to the sensory stations during our choice times. They are always engaged with the hand-on options and these tools you helped provide have made the stations fun! They have so many thoughtful, engaging conversations while using these tools and I'm so excited to be able to offer them to students. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1743080447290,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-hands-on-learning/9029874/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263475_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672858602151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mary-holweger"},{"teacherId":6263475,"projectId":9143647,"letterContent":"The Heggerty Phonemic Awareness curriculum has helped my preschool students build foundational literacy skills by developing their \"ear training\"—the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the individual sounds in spoken words. \r\nThis explicit and systematic instruction is preparing them for future reading and spelling success! They have gained so much from the first several months of use and they are incredibly excited to do the mini-lessons each day.\r\nNot only has this curriculum helped with their literacy skills, it's built a classroom community excited to learn and do so together. I truly LOVE using this and I am so grateful that you funded this project. It's made such a positive impact and I can't wait to use it for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746785885856,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-curriculum-for-early-learning/9143647/","projectTitle":"Classroom Curriculum for Early Learning and Development!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263475_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672858602151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mary-holweger"},{"teacherId":6263475,"projectId":8472153,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation to our High-Five program. Students were so excited to have new, clean, and sturdy equipment to use in our classroom. We use these new resources daily and are so grateful! This donation has helped create such a calming space in our classroom.\r\nThe Yoga Mats provided help define personal space, which helps students with self-regulation, focus, and body awareness. These mats have also helped support student's overall development by improving motor skills, teaching emotional control through calming physical activity.","fullyFundedDate":1722963106348,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-and-rest-in-pre-k/8472153/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness and Rest in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263475_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672858602151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mary-holweger"},{"teacherId":10213308,"projectId":9637915,"letterContent":"My students use my new beanbag chairs and wiggle chairs every day. These flexible seating options have helped my students engaged in learning and allows students to choose what seat works best for them. One of my students chooses to use a wiggle chair every time he is in my classroom. He has said that being able to move his body helps him learn. I have noticed a significant increase in his engagement and participation since having access to a wiggle chair! Another one of students really likes sitting in the bean bag chair. When she first saw that I had bean bag chairs in my classroom, she was so excited! She likes to switch between sitting in the bean bag and sitting on the floor. Having this choice has helped her take charge of her learning and learn what works best for her. I have noticed more engagement when she has access to multiple seating options. \r\n\r\nMy next project is to continue to make my classroom a more sensory friendly space for my students. I want to provide a variety of sensory supports for my students, including fidgets, deep pressure tools such as a weighted vest, and different types of lighting. I am excited to see the impact providing access to sensory supports will have on my student's learning!","fullyFundedDate":1756566815649,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-students-with-disab/9637915/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756141016150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213308"},{"teacherId":7106802,"projectId":8527546,"letterContent":"A 3D printer made a huge difference in your third-grade classroom by turning ideas into real, hands-on objects. When students learned about shapes, engineering, or even ecosystems, they could design simple models and watch them come to life layer by layer. Instead of only seeing pictures in a book, they could hold geometric solids, tiny animal habitats, or custom-designed tools in their hands. This made lessons more exciting and helped students understand difficult concepts more easily.\r\n\r\nIt also encouraged creativity and problem-solving. Students worked together to plan, measure, and test their designs, learning that mistakes were part of the process. When something didn't print correctly, they discussed what went wrong and tried again—building resilience and teamwork. The 3D printer inspired students to think like inventors, and even the most hesitant learners became eager to participate when they saw their ideas take shape.\r\n\r\nOverall, the printer brought a sense of innovation to the classroom. It showed students that technology isn't just something you use—it's something you can create with. This boosted confidence, curiosity, and a love for hands-on learning that carried over into other subjects as well.","fullyFundedDate":1722339628624,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-creations/8527546/","projectTitle":"Classroom Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7106802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581030748995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7106802"},{"teacherId":5792051,"projectId":9064810,"letterContent":"My students are having so much fun exploring these new materials! One of the most engaging small group activities of the year so far has been using our new LEGO and DUPLO sets. My students had a blast building with their table partners and exploring the new bricks. They were so engaged in learning! We have also been using these sets at the beginning of the day during our Ease-Into the Day as they just can't get enough of them! LEGO and DUPLO building is something all of my students enjoy. Having these materials as an option when we arrive to school is really helping me set the tone for the day and helping students engage with peers collaboratively. The set of people figures have been an especially big hit!\r\nI look forward to using these materials all year long, and for many years to come! \r\n\r\nThank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1747161490779,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-stem-with-lego-and-duplo/9064810/","projectTitle":"Exploring STEM with LEGO and DUPLO","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629394734142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792051"},{"teacherId":5792051,"projectId":9743726,"letterContent":"My students are having so much fun exploring these new materials! One of the most engaging small group activities of the year so far has been using the Playfoam Pluffle in a large tray with letter beads. My students had a blast using tweezers to hunt and find the letter beads to match to a letter board. They were so engaged in learning! They have also really been enjoying the Kinetic Sand and scoops. We have been making sign-up sheets to help the students take turns using it because it so popular during our choice time. They are working on building fine-motor skills while scooping and filling, getting their hands and fingers ready for writing!\r\nWe have been using the colored wood blocks and sensory filler wood pieces in many ways already too! My students are discovering color mixing, patterns, and creativity with these materials. We love it all so much!\r\nThank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759329949811,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-science-sensory-exploration/9743726/","projectTitle":"Math and Science Sensory Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629394734142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792051"},{"teacherId":5792051,"projectId":9438494,"letterContent":"We are so excited to add these art materials to our classroom! The chalk, crayons, and beads have been in use almost everyday this school year! My students have been using these materials in open-ended exploration. They are strengthening their fine motor skills and building on their creativity every day. We love using the sidewalk chalk outside with stencils to decorate the sidewalk and to practice writing our names and drawing. \r\nThe flashlights are so much fun to use with emergent literacy activities- we shine them through paper to find hidden letters, we use them to write letters on the ceiling, and I have used them with special books to show what is hidden in pictures. These will be fun to use for many years to come.\r\nIt is so important to have materials like these to support my school curriculum and build engagement in the classroom. Thank you so much for helping to provide my students with hands-on, open ended materials so they can explore, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1757423952358,"projectUrl":"project/prek-art-supplies/9438494/","projectTitle":"PreK Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629394734142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792051"},{"teacherId":1437752,"projectId":9456182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of STEM resources to our 4th-grade classroom. The moment my students saw the new materials, their excitement was contagious! Their eyes lit up with curiosity, and they couldn't wait to explore. It was wonderful to see even the most hesitant learners eager to dive into hands-on activities. Your support has transformed our classroom into a vibrant space where students actively engage with science and engineering, making learning fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment came during a recent project when students were able to choose their own STEM challenges. They rushed to complete their required work so they could get started right away. Once paired up, they jumped into constructing, experimenting, and problem-solving with great enthusiasm and teamwork. The classroom buzzed as they figured out how things worked, shared ideas, and overcame obstacles together. This experience helped them build critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills—all made possible by your generosity.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to introduce more complex challenges that encourage deeper exploration and innovation. Your support is helping my students grow into confident problem-solvers and creative thinkers who are excited about STEM. Thank you for giving them this opportunity to learn, build, and imagine new possibilities. Your kindness truly makes a lasting difference in their lives and futures.","fullyFundedDate":1758121381448,"projectUrl":"project/stem-spark-igniting-discovery/9456182/","projectTitle":"STEM Spark: Igniting Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duffy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1437752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515038490242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-c-duffy"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56198","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":640,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":65,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.3,"schoolId":56198,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sullivan STEAM School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sullivan STEAM School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minneapolis-public-schools/sullivan-communication-center/56198"}