{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Stout Field Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2095828,"projectId":9780196,"letterContent":"The Glowforge helps my students learn in many ways. They can use their STEAM skills through hands-on project-based learning to develop physical objects. I am most looking forward to collaborating with other teachers in our building to incorporate what the students are learning in their classroom with what they are learning in my room. For instance, I can collaborate with the Art teacher and have students make their drawings become 3-D objects, I can have 6th graders create civic projects they design with their classroom teachers, and have all grade levels make prototypes that solve real world problems.\r\n\r\nThis is a new technology to most of my students, so to be able to watch a laser cut a piece of wood, or engrave on wood is very exciting to them. The Girls Who Code club has gotten to see how earring making is possible and really loved that idea. All the kids that have had a chance to experience the machine have been excited to be active creators. \r\n\r\nMy 3rd and 4th grade students loved when we made a Ceaser Cypher as we were studying about encoding and decoding. Instead of making a paper cypher wheel we were able to make a cypher wheel out of wood and use it to encrypt and decrypt secret messages.","fullyFundedDate":1764963472358,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-glow-integrating-glowfo/9780196/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Glow: Integrating Glowforge Technology into STEAM Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rubin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2095828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505251526875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2095828"},{"teacherId":2095828,"projectId":10038969,"letterContent":"The Glowforge helps my students learn in many ways. They can use their STEAM skills through hands-on project-based learning to develop physical objects. I am most looking forward to collaborating with other teachers in our building to incorporate what the students are learning in their classroom with what they are learning in my room. For instance, I can collaborate with the Art teacher and have students make their drawings become 3-D objects, I can have 6th graders create civic projects they design with their classroom teachers, and have all grade levels make prototypes that solve real world problems.\r\n\r\nThis is a new technology to most of my students, so to be able to watch a laser cut a piece of wood, or engrave on wood is very exciting to them. The Girls Who Code club has gotten to see how earring making is possible and really loved that idea. All the kids that have had a chance to experience the machine have been excited to be active creators. \r\n\r\nMy 3rd and 4th grade students loved when we made a Ceaser Cypher as we were studying about encoding and decoding. Instead of making a paper cypher wheel we were able to make a cypher wheel out of wood and use it to encrypt and decrypt secret messages. \r\n\r\nI am so thankful to be a part of the Donors Choose family. This program has made a world of difference for me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769376383681,"projectUrl":"project/premium-laser-crafts/10038969/","projectTitle":"Premium Laser Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rubin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2095828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505251526875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2095828"},{"teacherId":6583704,"projectId":10119626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting \"Hungry for Facts: Non-fiction Books in the Vending Machine!\" Your donations have filled our machine with incredible non-fiction titles that our students are absolutely devouring. We have so many curious readers who are \"hungry\" to learn about the world around them—from ancient Egyptian mummies to the mysteries of outer space. Because many of our students live in poverty, these books serve as vital windows into a wide world they haven't had the chance to explore yet. These non-fiction stories don't just teach facts; they build background knowledge and show our students that there are no limits to what they can learn.\r\n\r\nThe reality is that our school budget doesn't have the funds to keep an initiative like this alive on its own. Without community partners like you, our vending machine would be sitting empty. Because you stepped up, every student in our building gets to wait excitedly for their turn to visit the machine. You are helping us reach our ultimate school-wide goal: making sure every single student in our building receives a brand-new book of their own to take home by the end of the school year. Thank you for opening up the world for our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1773848931150,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-for-facts-non-fiction-books-in-t/10119626/","projectTitle":"Hungry for Facts: Non-fiction Books in the Vending Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vogt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6583704_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760719740460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vogts-room"},{"teacherId":6583704,"projectId":10090359,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your help in stocking our school's book vending machine with graphic novels! You wouldn't believe the energy in the building—there is a genuine buzz every time a new group of students gets to visit the machine. Instead of it being a reward for just a few, every student waits excitedly for their turn to pick out a brand-new book. These graphic novels are absolute \"brain snacks\" for our kids. They are a massive hit for boosting reading engagement, helping students pick up new vocabulary through visual context, and introducing them to all sorts of unique art styles they might not see elsewhere.\r\n\r\nThe truth is, our school budget doesn't have the room to keep an initiative like this going on its own. Without community partners like you, this vending machine would be sitting empty. Because you stepped up, we are officially on track to meet our big school-wide goal: making sure every single student in our building gets to take home a brand-new book of their own by the end of the year. Thank you for making literacy such a fun, inclusive, and exciting experience for every kid in our school!","fullyFundedDate":1773882104979,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-the-ultimate-brain-snack/10090359/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels: The Ultimate Brain Snack!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vogt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6583704_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760719740460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vogts-room"},{"teacherId":7541324,"projectId":10043256,"letterContent":"Wow! What a blessing these new supplies have been! On the first day we had the sensory carpet in our sensory corner, I had students who spent all of recess regulating by feeling it with their hands, faces, and whole bodies! They love how soft it is. The tent has been such a fun addition- we have used it to practice cause and effect with lights and sounds, and also for free exploration and pretend play. The sequin board has been a fun sensory piece, that has led to lots of vocabulary development and practice, using our senses. The practice with using these new supplies has opened doors for trying out more sensory supports and the students finding out what best supports their bodies and minds. This in turn, leads to more meaningful connections and focus on academics. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support. It is priceless and truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1769553429640,"projectUrl":"project/sense-able-supplies/10043256/","projectTitle":"Sense-ABLE Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lakin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7541324_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757536180342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7541324"},{"teacherId":3760897,"projectId":10011659,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for donating to my project. Getting the shoes out of the giant unorganized pile in a closet and put in these organizers has a major impact on how I distribute shoes. The process is smooth and quick and if I am out, other staff members can easily come in my office and get students the shoes they need. The kids think it's super cool, like a vending machine for shoes. The display also allows me to quickly take inventory of sizes to ensure I am able to keep all sizes in stock.\r\n\r\nI love being able to support student and families but can not do it alone. Your continued support helps me help others. Please know how much I appreciate your support. Thank you for supporting me and for supporting the awesome kiddos I work with.","fullyFundedDate":1770079028409,"projectUrl":"project/steps-for-success/10011659/","projectTitle":"Steps for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foust","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3760897_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720461986852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/casey-foust"},{"teacherId":7265469,"projectId":9929146,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful I am for all of your generous donations towards my students during the holiday season. This can often be a time of financial hardship but THIS community pulled together and provided such wonderful gifts for my sweet kiddos.\r\n\r\nThe students were so surprised to see drawing pads, colored pens, and playdoh on each of their desks. One student sweetly asked, \"Do we get to take these home and keep them?\"\r\n\r\nOne of their favorite gifts were the drawing pads! They couldn't believe all of the things they could do with then! One sweet kiddos said, \"We can do math problems on these!\"\r\n\r\nIt was the perfect way to leave before a winter break. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1765372942968,"projectUrl":"project/winter-wishes-the-world-of-connected-pl/9929146/","projectTitle":"Winter Wishes: the World of Connected Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7265469_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764718454066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miller-ashley"},{"teacherId":1653389,"projectId":9657907,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to help supplythe additional items to put in the bin for the light table. Your donaion has helped my students to help stimulate different parts of their brains and help my students make connections and develop cognitive skills. My students are so excited when it comes to our afternoon station time to get to \"play\" with the new items. Thank you again for your generous donation!\r\n\r\nWe have not gotten to use everything yet, but students are so excited every time we use something that was funded in this project.","fullyFundedDate":1760806930952,"projectUrl":"project/playful-senses-engaging-little-learner/9657907/","projectTitle":"\"Playful Senses: Engaging Little Learners!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sequin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1653389"},{"teacherId":2095828,"projectId":9707334,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the Chomp Saw. I explained what it was and how we were going to use it in class. They were ready to start right away, so I got it out and let them each have a chance to cut something out. I heard a lot of , \"I've never used something like this before,.\" and \" My dad has a saw like this he uses at home.\" A couple of students were afraid to use it, but I was able to show them that it would not cut or hurt them in any way and that really helped.\r\nMy goal of a primary school makerspace is to create an inclusive, hands-on learning environment where my younger students can explore, create, and problem-solve through open-ended projects. I want to foster creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking encouraging them to experiment with materials, tools, and ideas across science, technology, engineering, art, and math. I want to help them develop fine motor skills, collaboration, and communication as students work both independently and in teams. \r\nOur first project is going to be making bird houses. This project will connect to the science they are learning in their general education classroom. They will use the information they have learned about animal habitats, adaptations, and needs to design and build their houses. \r\nThank you so much for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1758828678832,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-edge-empowering-makers-with-ac/9707334/","projectTitle":"Cutting Edge: Empowering Makers with Accessible Cutting Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rubin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2095828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505251526875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2095828"},{"teacherId":117733,"projectId":9752743,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students are receiving folders, pencil pouches, and pencils to support their sketchbook work in art class. While these may seem like simple supplies, they are powerful tools that help nurture creativity, responsibility, and artistic confidence.\r\n\r\nEach student will use their folder to safely store planning sheets, reference images, artist studies, and works in progress. This helps them stay organized and take ownership of their creative journey. Their pencil pouch gives them a designated space to keep drawing tools together—building responsibility and care for materials. The pencils will be used daily for sketchbook entries, brainstorming ideas, practicing techniques, reflecting on artwork, and developing final compositions.\r\n\r\nSketchbooks are where creativity begins. They are safe spaces for students to take risks, experiment, and grow. Having their own dedicated materials makes the experience feel special and professional. Students are genuinely excited to receive supplies that are \"theirs.\" Many have proudly organized their pouches, sharpened their pencils right away, and eagerly flipped through their sketchbooks asking, \"What are we drawing first?\"\r\n\r\nThese materials do more than support art projects—they build confidence. When students are equipped with the tools they need, they feel prepared, capable, and valued. Access to consistent materials ensures that every child, regardless of circumstance, can fully participate and experience success in art class.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our young artists. Your support is helping creativity flourish—one sketch at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1764711664576,"projectUrl":"project/think-it-ink-it-sketch-it/9752743/","projectTitle":"Think It, Ink It, Sketch It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117733_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x266,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583522156654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sheler"},{"teacherId":6583704,"projectId":9763854,"letterContent":"At our school, much of the day students spend their time working through essential curriculum materials, but the books for our vending machine, supplied by your generous support, add a vital layer of magic to our literacy goals. The science of reading is clear: student choice is the single most effective way to foster a lifelong habit. Research from the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report shows that 89% of children say their favorite books are the ones they picked out for themselves. By providing a diverse selection of texts in our vending machine, we aren't just giving them something to read; we are giving them the power to identify as \"readers\" who have their own unique tastes and interests.   \r\n\r\nThe excitement this machine generates is palpable. You can feel the energy shift when students gather around the glass to browse the new titles. Most importantly, this project is built on the foundation of equity and inclusion. Instead of making students \"earn\" a book through high-stakes performance or behavior charts—which often leaves the same students behind—every single student in our school gets the opportunity to select a book for free. This removes the barrier of access and ensures that every child, regardless of their circumstances, can experience the joy of owning a brand-new book they truly want to read.\r\n\r\nThank you - from the bottom of our hearts - for being leaders of literacy. Your generosity is fuel for our students' bright futures!","fullyFundedDate":1769876532978,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-on-books-book-machine-restock/9763854/","projectTitle":"Snacking on Books: Book Machine Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vogt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6583704_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760719740460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vogts-room"},{"teacherId":107116,"projectId":9928305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Legos for our after-school Lego & Language Club. The students absolutely loved staying after school to build different animals with the Legos. Their excitement and creativity were wonderful to see.\r\n\r\nWhile building, staff members were able to incorporate both social and academic language as students described their ideas, explained their designs, and worked through the building process. It was a great opportunity for students to practice communicating, problem-solving, and collaborating with others.\r\n\r\nThe activity also provided valuable learning moments when students experienced some frustration during the building process. With encouragement, they practiced perseverance and learned how to work through challenges and overcome obstacles.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create a meaningful and engaging experience for our students. We truly appreciate your support and the opportunities it provides for learning and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support","fullyFundedDate":1764708839426,"projectUrl":"project/brick-by-brick-building-better-skills/9928305/","projectTitle":"Brick by Brick: Building Better Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schulz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp107116_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761308022040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/107116"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19537","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":617,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.9,"schoolId":19537,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Stout Field Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Stout Field Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/msd-of-wayne-township/stout-field-elementary-school/19537"}