{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"McClelland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8001199,"projectId":10650973,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting My Students!\r\n\r\nThank you so much to everyone who donated to my DonorsChoose project! Your generosity and support mean so much to me and my students at McClelland Elementary. Because of you, I am able to provide resources and opportunities that help create a welcoming, supportive, and engaging environment for our students.\r\n\r\nYour donations make a real difference by helping students feel supported, valued, and encouraged to learn. Having the resources they need allows me to better meet their individual needs, build positive relationships, and create a space where they can feel comfortable, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for each and every person who took the time to support this project. Thank you for investing in our students and helping me make a positive impact in their lives. Your kindness reminds us that it takes a community to help our children thrive!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me support our McClelland Bears! 🐻","fullyFundedDate":1789578590271,"projectUrl":"project/the-recharge-room-initiative/10650973/","projectTitle":"The Recharge Room Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8001199"},{"teacherId":1519697,"projectId":10500900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students the gift of books in our music room. This year I have been giving specific attention to adding more literacy and music ties into my room. We have traced letters to a steady beat of a story, sounded out words with drums, and had a song story during music class. My students are really enjoying these connections from their general education classroom to my music room.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait to continue to use these books to help my students explore literacy connections with music on a more regular basis. Thank you for helping make this dream a reality! I really appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787189185745,"projectUrl":"project/turn-up-the-reading/10500900/","projectTitle":"Turn Up the Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1519697_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457477804393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1519697"},{"teacherId":1519697,"projectId":10414248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me give my students an organized space to place their items to work as a team during class. It has provided two additional team spaces for my students to work. These shelves have also give me a large amount of extra storage for my instruments. It has helped me have more items out and available to use quickly during class.\r\n\r\nThe tower of drawers has been very helpful in allowing me to prep materials ahead of time for each grade level. I frequently store the items here after I prep them until I need them the next week. It makes it an easy and organized place where I am able to quickly grab materials.","fullyFundedDate":1786541728584,"projectUrl":"project/everything-has-its-place/10414248/","projectTitle":"Everything Has It's Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1519697_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457477804393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1519697"},{"teacherId":1519697,"projectId":10205510,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. With your contributions we have been able to start making props very early this year. Students have been painting chocolate candy bars during art time. One student is beginning to use the ChompSaw to create gears for a factory wall. \r\n\r\nWe cannot wait until we start to use the walkie talkies with the stage crew as we get ready to start working on scene changes later this year. I am so excited to see how much that will help them improve their communication skills. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our stage crew dreams come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1778011698254,"projectUrl":"project/from-backstage-to-center-stage-support/10205510/","projectTitle":"From Backstage to Center Stage: Support Our Tech Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1519697_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457477804393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1519697"},{"teacherId":6937258,"projectId":10117258,"letterContent":"In our classroom, we used a variety of sensory-based items, such as Squishy, putty, fidgets, textured objects, and other hands-on materials that were purchased through the grant. For my students, these items are much more than toys or rewards. They are important tools that help students regulate their sensory needs, become centered, and prepare their minds and bodies for learning.\r\n\r\nMy students have significant cognitive delays and often require additional support to participate in classroom activities. Some students have difficulty sitting for instruction, maintaining attention, managing sensory input, or transitioning from one activity to another. Providing an appropriate sensory item can help reduce distractions and allow a student to focus on the task in front of them.","fullyFundedDate":1773840652414,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-time/10117258/","projectTitle":"Sensory Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gentrup","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6937258_orig.jpg?crop=314,314,x27,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651244536940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6937258"},{"teacherId":7880428,"projectId":10136125,"letterContent":"Our third graders are using the new recess equipment, chalk, and toys every day, and they absolutely love them! The materials have created so many opportunities for creativity, collaboration, curiosity, and friendship. One of our favorite moments is watching students who may not normally play together come up with games or activities using the new equipment and invite others to join. The chalk has also become a favorite, giving students a chance to draw, create, and share their ideas. When our students first saw the materials, they were SO excited and could hardly wait to take everything outside. They continue to find new ways to use the resources, and they truly do not want recess to end!\r\n\r\nAs we continue through third grade, we are focusing on building a strong classroom community where students feel comfortable working with, encouraging, and including one another. The new recess resources are helping reinforce these skills through cooperation, communication, problem-solving, and creative play. Our next step is to continue encouraging students to invent new games, include others, and use the materials in creative ways. It has been so rewarding to see these resources bring our students together, spark their curiosity, and create meaningful friendships while they have fun.","fullyFundedDate":1778125986628,"projectUrl":"project/learn-hard-play-hard/10136125/","projectTitle":"Learn Hard, Play Hard!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7880428_orig.jpg?crop=533,534,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681917342849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7880428"},{"teacherId":9316636,"projectId":10097825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom grant! Your donation has provided us with valuable phonemic awareness and literacy learning supplies that will make a meaningful difference in our students' learning.\r\n\r\nThese new materials will give students engaging, hands-on opportunities to practice important early reading skills, including identifying, blending, segmenting, and manipulating sounds in words. Your generosity helps provide the tools students need to build strong foundations for becoming confident and successful readers.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and their education. Thank you for supporting our classroom, encouraging a love of learning, and helping our students grow as readers!","fullyFundedDate":1778125986413,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-one-sound-at-a/10097825/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers - One Sound at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Niles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316636_orig.jpg?crop=702,702,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696431403759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316636"},{"teacherId":3021908,"projectId":10250535,"letterContent":"My students and I are loving our new resources! All of the resources have officially been delivered! In fact, the students worked on the new puzzle as soon as it was out of the plastic wrap! It was a hit! \r\nOur construction paper cabinet is stocked full and ready to be used for our upcoming hands-on activities and projects. Plus, we have plenty of tape, glue sticks, and markers to assist us. The round floor cushions have been a lifesaver, who knew what we had been missing! They have taken up the comfort level for sure! The refill crayon packs helped us finish up an activity that had us color code pieces of textual evidence. I can't forget the office chairs, the students have really enjoyed adding them to our flexible seat collection.\r\n\r\nOnce again, YOUR generosity is always appreciated! Your financial assistance helps keep my classroom booming!","fullyFundedDate":1778100512718,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-creative-tools-for/10250535/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Creative Tools for Engaged Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3021908_orig.jpg?crop=2042,2042,x557,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719499038478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3021908"},{"teacherId":9580056,"projectId":8986508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in getting our learners moving here at McClelland Elementary! The smiles on their faces, laughs and sweat proves this was a worthwhile experience and it was because of YOU!\r\n\r\nThe students are highly active, enthusiastic and thirsting for more each and every time they come to the gymnasium. Their excitement is palpable.\r\n\r\nForever grateful and I know that the students are as well! Have an amazing day and rest easy knowing you made the day of 800+ McClelland Bears!!!","fullyFundedDate":1733579876522,"projectUrl":"project/moving-into-winter-in-mce-pe/8986508/","projectTitle":"Moving into Winter in MCE PE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9580056"},{"teacherId":3271764,"projectId":9746440,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a night of wonderment and memories possible for over 180 Kindergarten and First graders along with their special guests.\r\n\r\nOn the night of our Winter Ball, due to your generosity, each student and their special guest were given their very own goodie bag. Inside the bag, they were given water for each person, a small bag of popcorn and a fruit snack to enjoy. They were also given a special bookmark craft to complete.\r\n\r\nOnce they arrived they were able to visit our Sparkle Booth, where guests could get a little spray of sparkle and jewels to stick on their cheeks. This was possible thanks to your donation of glitter spray and adhesive jewels.\r\n\r\nWhen walking the hall to enter the ballroom (gym), the floor was lit by the ropes of lights donated to our event. They enjoyed beautiful birch trees that lit up their eyes every time.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and making The Winter Ball a truly special night for all who attended!","fullyFundedDate":1765675815236,"projectUrl":"project/winter-wonderland/9746440/","projectTitle":"Winter Wonderland","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3271764_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594246084124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3271764"},{"teacherId":1519697,"projectId":9729640,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when they saw these items! The coffee filters and markers were used to help us create poppies. We hung them in our hallway at school until we took them to the high school to display during the show. The brown paper was used to help create a yellow brick road that students in our school helped decorate. The dowl rods were used to help create corn and flowers to enhance the set of our show. The fake flowers were used to help make flower hats for our munchkins.\r\n\r\nThe items for this project helped our students elevate our show in a big way. We are very thankful for your generous donation that helped make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758816308939,"projectUrl":"project/blooming-creativity-poppy-project-for-t/9729640/","projectTitle":"Blooming Creativity: Poppy Project for The Wizard of Oz","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1519697_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457477804393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1519697"},{"teacherId":1519697,"projectId":9274391,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when they saw these items. The props began to help the show and the characters come to life. This impact continued as we began dress rehearsals and final performances. We decorated the umbrellas and used them to help create Munchkinland. The bug glasses helped our Jitterbugs characters come to life for their part of the show. The tissue paper helped to create giant poppies. The witch broom gave our witch character a realistic prop.\r\n\r\nThe items for this project helped our students elevate our show in a big way. We are very thankful for your generous donation that helped make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746553792096,"projectUrl":"project/following-the-yellow-brick-road/9274391/","projectTitle":"Following the Yellow Brick Road","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1519697_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457477804393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1519697"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19102","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":806,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.1,"schoolId":19102,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McClelland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McClelland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/msd-of-wayne-township/mcclelland-elementary-school/19102"}