{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"McClelland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9316636,"projectId":9732452,"letterContent":"I want to share my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my project, Closing the Gap for Upper Elementary Students. Your kindness isn't just appreciated — it's creating a real, measurable difference for students who need it most. This grant has allowed me to place high-impact reading materials, structured interventions, and engaging learning tools directly into the hands of learners who are striving every single day to grow, improve, and feel confident in their abilities.\r\n\r\nIn upper elementary grades, students often reach a critical turning point in their academic journeys. Those who are behind can begin to feel discouraged, and those who are on the cusp of success sometimes need just one more boost to make a breakthrough. Your donation provided that boost. You helped open doors that too often stay closed for students who are working hard but face skills gaps that can feel overwhelming without the right support.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom now has the resources to deliver targeted literacy instruction that is both structured and joyful. The materials funded through this project give my students what they deserve: clear tools for decoding and fluency, opportunities for meaningful comprehension practice, and texts that help them see themselves as capable readers. You didn't just fund supplies — you funded hope, confidence, and momentum.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've watched students engage with these resources in ways that make my teacher heart melt. Kids who once hesitated to pick up a book are volunteering to read aloud. Others are proudly showing me the strategies they've learned, pointing to words and saying things like, \"I know how to break this apart now!\" Some are finally reading on grade level for the first time — a milestone that feels nothing short of life-changing. These moments are the direct result of your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour support also sends a powerful message to my students: that there are people beyond the walls of our school who believe in them. This matters. When students see that strangers chose to invest in their learning, their faces light up with a mix of surprise and pride. It shows them that they are worthy of that investment — that their growth matters to their community. That's the kind of encouragement that sticks with a child for years.\r\n\r\nAs a reading specialist, I know that literacy is not just a skill. It's a gateway to future opportunities, academic success, and lifelong confidence. You have helped open that gateway for dozens of students who were standing at the threshold, trying their best to push forward. Thank you for being the people who held the door open for them.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your contribution is making an ongoing impact every single day. The resources you helped fund will continue to be used across grade levels, benefiting new groups of students year after year. Your kindness has a ripple effect that extends far beyond this moment, and we are deeply grateful for your belief in our school, our work, and our kids.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to grow, shine, and succeed. You've made a difference that truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1758845858268,"projectUrl":"project/lets-close-the-reading-gap-for-upper-el/9732452/","projectTitle":"Let's Close the Reading Gap for Upper Elementary Students","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":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"}],"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"}