{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"McClelland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8261464,"projectId":9321136,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of basic needs items and classroom supplies to our classroom. Your support means more than you know. Because of your kindness, my students have access to the tools and essentials they need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only helps meet immediate needs but also creates a positive and uplifting environment where students can thrive. It is inspiring to see members of our community invest in the success and well-being of our young learners, and I am truly grateful for your partnership.\r\n\r\nMy students are learning and growthing quickly to acheive the goal of passing a state test at the end of the year. Your donated items are a huge part of that growth. We are making anchor charts, using new whiteboard clipboards and new markers! Students were excited to unbox all the things you sent and are using them daily to get to the goal!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful contribution and for believing in the work we are doing. Your support makes a meaningful difference, and we appreciate you deeply.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1757423338671,"projectUrl":"project/bright-exciting-classroom-learning/9321136/","projectTitle":"Bright, Exciting Classroom Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8261464_orig.jpg?crop=729,729,x710,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673308674304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8261464"},{"teacherId":1044023,"projectId":9557716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for thinking of my classroom and my students. We have been so hard at work this year! The materials you helped purchase have been a big difference in our room.\r\n\r\nFirst of all the wobble stools and bands help all students. They are a great way for students to stay in their seats but be able to fidget! It helps them stay focused on my teaching.\r\n\r\nThe second part of the project was materials for my calm corner. Students use this when they need a small break (5 to 10 minutes). We all need a break from time to time. This allows them a safe space in my room to get back to baseline.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for believing in me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1755737539308,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-are-learning-bodies/9557716/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies Are Learning Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sommer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1044023_orig.png?crop=415,415,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656552308321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sommer"},{"teacherId":5123889,"projectId":9302144,"letterContent":"There are so many benefits of teaching our students about exercise options and how it affects them both physically and mentally. We have had so much fun adding the resistance to our workout- a new component of our group.\r\nMany of the students have limited access to healthy habits. This setting has given them an option outside of school hours but within the easy access of our building. No need for transportation to/from. New friendships have blossomed and having another adult to use as a resource has been healthy within our school day. \r\nI'm proud of the growth in relationships and in learning about healthy life choices. Thank you for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1746581234456,"projectUrl":"project/core-crushers-lift-it-up/9302144/","projectTitle":"Core Crushers Lift It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5123889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531931384610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5123889"},{"teacherId":5123889,"projectId":9726178,"letterContent":"We have had so much fun with the new fine motor toys and adaptive tools. WOW! The adaptive scissors have been so useful as we make fun fall crafts in class and in art. The table top scissors are so much easier for my students and their helpers to maneuver. One of my students has been able to hold a paintbrush for the first time and has helped create some of his own (truly) artwork. \r\nWe have a playgroup one day a week that promotes social skills during fine motor play. Some of the students have disabilities and struggle to play with toys. Last week we got out the magnetic dinosaurs and magical creatures and boom- lots of interactions! They mix and matched and made \"unisaurus'\" and \"stegaphoenix.\" It was so much fun making up animals and names. So much laughter.\r\nThank you not only from my students, but also from those of us working so hard to bring kids together with different abilities. It is so encouraging to know others are out there rooting for us.","fullyFundedDate":1758845860785,"projectUrl":"project/i-want-to-play-too/9726178/","projectTitle":"I Want to Play Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5123889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531931384610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5123889"},{"teacherId":5123889,"projectId":9593893,"letterContent":"The cube chairs have made a huge difference in my students' ability to sit for whole group learning. They were curious when I first placed them in the room and everyone wanted to try them out. \r\nSince implementation, we have had fewer incidences of \"poking\" each other and a significant increase in following directions for writing activities. Students that had difficulty sitting \"criss cross\" are so much more comfortable and can attend with a comfortable body. Students can move in and out of sitting and participate so much easier. We all say, \"THANK YOU!\" It's so true that a small thing can make a big difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755781372470,"projectUrl":"project/wigglers-and-gigglers/9593893/","projectTitle":"Wigglers and Gigglers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5123889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531931384610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5123889"},{"teacherId":10167296,"projectId":9571633,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to support my students! The students have loved the aquarium. They were so excited when they came in and saw the addition to our space! The lights and bubbles are very calming for many students. It is also teaching responsibility to care for the fish.\r\nThe other materials have allowed me to make items for the classroom, such as these posters and other tools to support them. These have been beneficial in my space as well as in their classrooms. Behavioral, social, and emotional learning are an important component of our school day along with academics. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1756006572483,"projectUrl":"project/support-to-soar/9571633/","projectTitle":"Support to Soar","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10167296"},{"teacherId":2340341,"projectId":9440525,"letterContent":"We are thoroughly enjoying our new flexible seating options! We use our table every day in both small groups and during station time. We use our table and chairs to work, learn and play together. \r\n\r\nWe also love our new scoop rockers! We use them during learning as well as during station time. Our new flexible seating options allow us to wiggle and move while we engage in important reading, math and language learning. \r\n\r\nWe are so very appreciative of your generous donation to our classroom! Thank you, again!","fullyFundedDate":1755718656098,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-flexible-in-first-grade/9440525/","projectTitle":"Fun and Flexible in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peacock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2340341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597275297465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2340341"},{"teacherId":542179,"projectId":9199675,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive the resources from this project. I will share a picture of one of my students opening the new Keurig and looking for the instructions so that he would be able to direct me in what I should be doing!\r\n\r\nThey have loved the opportunity to practice their emerging cooking skills using the new toaster oven. Because it has so many additional features, including grilling and air frying, I have been able to expand the list of items that they are learning how to prepare. This educational experience will lead to greater independence in the personal lives.\r\n\r\nThe ability to make iced coffee with the new Keurig has been an exciting option to add to our weekly staff supported coffee shop business. The first week that we offered iced coffee we received double the orders to fill, which translates to increased revenue and increased opportunities for the practicing of work skills. The new refrigerator with a separate freezer section allow for my students to learn the directive of getting items from the refrigerator verses the freezer.\r\n\r\nAgain, I thank you for your kindness and support of my classroom. None of these experiences would be possible without you!","fullyFundedDate":1746644210738,"projectUrl":"project/culinary-chaos-in-the-kitchen/9199675/","projectTitle":"Culinary Chaos in the Kitchen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hensley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp542179_orig.jpg?crop=2983,2983,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601591362573","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542179"},{"teacherId":9580056,"projectId":9398567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for your generosity in purchasing kites for our students.\r\n\r\nIt was great to see the smiles on the students faces as we took the kites out of the bag, assembled them and got them flying! Most of our students have never experienced this before so it was neet to see the \"oohs and ahhs\" as we got our kites in the air.\r\n\r\nWe will be collaborating with our science curriculum at the secondary level in the near future and are anticipating a lot of cool moments when the students transfer some of the scientific concepts they have read about in books outdoors in the real world!","fullyFundedDate":1753829853454,"projectUrl":"project/flying-into-the-new-school-year/9398567/","projectTitle":"Flying Into the New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9580056"},{"teacherId":2443942,"projectId":9376216,"letterContent":"Noise-canceling headphones have made a huge difference in my classroom. They help students with sensory needs focus better, reduce anxiety, and feel more comfortable during learning. With fewer distractions, students are more engaged and confident. These headphones create a calmer, more inclusive environment where every student can succeed. Their ability to feel calmer will help improve scores and morale. Thank you for your support by supplying tools that truly change lives! I am so thankful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1748462755956,"projectUrl":"project/cancelling-out-distractions-not-progres/9376216/","projectTitle":"Cancelling Out Distractions, Not Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2443942_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696436972759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2443942"},{"teacherId":3637249,"projectId":8325830,"letterContent":"This year we started a new curriculum and I received some additional training on the Science Of Reading! Wow, is an understatement to how these resources transformed my scholars knowledge in letter formation, sounds, blends, and much more! These resources will benefit my scholars for years to come! Some of these tools included sand trays, dry erase sleeves, wiki sticks, and much more. \r\n\r\nThank you for your donation in helping my little learners use creative tools to learn writing and reading in a whole new way!","fullyFundedDate":1715388817646,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-learners/8325830/","projectTitle":"Multi-Sensory Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasankhani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3637249_orig.jpg?crop=1704,1704,x240,y696&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598394397448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3637249"},{"teacherId":3637249,"projectId":8358939,"letterContent":"With this grant, my scholars had access to learning through dramatic play! Our curriculum gives little time for imagination and this grant helped align dramatic play activities with our lessons. Scholars were able to use new vocabulary through these fun and engaging activities. Some but not all topics included weather (weather person and chart), past and present (Lincoln logs for building), jobs in our community (job vest, tools) and so much more! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1715394236218,"projectUrl":"project/oral-language-through-dramatic-play/8358939/","projectTitle":"Oral Language Through Dramatic Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasankhani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3637249_orig.jpg?crop=1704,1704,x240,y696&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598394397448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3637249"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19102","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":809,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"16.9:1","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"}