{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blissfield Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10488443,"projectId":10576339,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom! The new carpets have created cozy spaces where students can gather for read-alouds, work with partners, and enjoy independent reading. They love having a comfortable place to sit and learn.\r\n\r\nThe Yoto book cards have been especially exciting during literacy centers and free-choice reading time. Students enjoy listening to stories independently or with a partner, and they are building vocabulary, listening skills, and comprehension while enjoying books.\r\n\r\nThe new books have also given students more choices in our classroom library. They love browsing the shelves, finding books that interest them, and sharing their favorites with friends. Seeing students get excited about choosing and listening to books has been such a joy!\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these resources during literacy centers, read-alouds, and independent reading while encouraging students to talk about the stories they hear and read. Thank you for helping create a classroom where reading feels comfortable, exciting, and accessible to every student!","fullyFundedDate":1789585448135,"projectUrl":"project/curl-up-listen-read-grow/10576339/","projectTitle":"Curl Up, Listen, Read, Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schober","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10488443_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782317327997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488443"},{"teacherId":10488443,"projectId":10582239,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom! The birthday stuffies have become a special birthday tradition. Each student gets to choose a stuffie to keep in our classroom for the day, helping them feel celebrated and special on their birthday.\r\n\r\nThe new shelves have also made a big difference in our classroom. Since our student desks do not have built-in storage, the shelves give students a designated place to keep their supplies and materials. This helps keep our classroom organized and teaches students to take responsibility for their belongings.\r\n\r\nThe new recess balls have given students more opportunities to play together, practice teamwork, and build coordination while having fun outside. My students were so excited to see the new materials and could not wait to use them!\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building independence, responsibility, and teamwork while using these resources throughout our daily routines. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more organized, welcoming, and joyful place for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1789585447660,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-full-of-joy/10582239/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Full of Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schober","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10488443_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782317327997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488443"},{"teacherId":5913059,"projectId":10208931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of stepping stones, balance beams, gross motor play toys, and additional wobble seats for our kindergarten classroom!\r\nThese materials will give my students so many opportunities to move, play, build confidence, and develop important gross motor skills. Kindergarteners learn through movement, and having fun, purposeful ways to practice balance, coordination, and body control will make such a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where my students can learn, move, explore, and grow! Your generosity will bring so much joy to our classroom and make a lasting impact on my students. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778100954081,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-kindergarteners-move-balance-a/10208931/","projectTitle":"Help My Kindergarteners Move, Balance, and Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shepherd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5913059_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544977688008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-koevenig"},{"teacherId":5913059,"projectId":10124405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of wobble seat attachments for my kindergarten classroom!\r\nThese seats will make such a positive difference for my students. Kindergarteners are naturally full of energy, and having an appropriate way to move while they learn can help them stay focused, engaged, and ready to participate. The wobble seats will give students who need a little extra movement a way to do so while remaining part of the lesson.\r\nYour generosity is helping me create a classroom where my students can learn in ways that work best for them. I am so grateful for your support and for investing in my students and their success! Thank you for helping make our classroom an even better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1773674028215,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-wiggle-wiggle-in-our-chairs/10124405/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle... In Our Chairs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shepherd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5913059_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544977688008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-koevenig"},{"teacherId":10335300,"projectId":10295829,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of toys to our classroom! These new materials will give our students even more opportunities to use their imaginations, practice social skills, problem-solve, and learn through hands-on play. Play is such an important part of our classroom, and having a variety of toys allows students to explore their interests while learning how to share, communicate, cooperate, and work together. We are so grateful for your support and generosity. Your donation will be used and enjoyed by our students throughout the school year and will help make our classroom a fun, welcoming, and engaging place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1787795198321,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning/10295829/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335300_orig.jpg?crop=150,150,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779122568940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335300"},{"teacherId":10335300,"projectId":10207933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a Yoto Player and Yoto Cards! My students have loved having this new resource in our classroom and have enjoyed listening to stories and music throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe Yoto has been especially helpful during quiet time, transitions, and independent choice time. It gives students the opportunity to listen independently while building their listening skills, imagination, vocabulary, and love of stories. The variety of Yoto Cards has also allowed me to offer different stories and songs based on our classroom interests and what we are learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has added a fun and meaningful resource to our classroom that my students can enjoy throughout the school year. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping make learning engaging and enjoyable for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778100953940,"projectUrl":"project/listening-learning-and-imagining-with/10207933/","projectTitle":"Listening, Learning, and Imagining with Yoto","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335300_orig.jpg?crop=150,150,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779122568940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335300"},{"teacherId":10335300,"projectId":10231360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing a Yoto Player and Yoto Cards! My students have already been enjoying this new addition to our classroom, and it has quickly become a favorite.\r\n\r\nThe Yoto Player has given my students a fun and independent way to enjoy stories, music, and other audio activities throughout our school day. We have been able to use it during quiet time, transitions, and choice time, giving students the opportunity to listen, relax, and use their imaginations. The Yoto Cards have also allowed me to provide a variety of stories and songs that keep students engaged and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped make our classroom a more welcoming and engaging place to learn. Thank you for investing in my students and providing a resource that they will continue to enjoy throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1778100954570,"projectUrl":"project/storage-solutions-for-busy-little-minds/10231360/","projectTitle":"Storage Solutions for Busy Little Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335300_orig.jpg?crop=150,150,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779122568940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335300"},{"teacherId":10335300,"projectId":10215122,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to our classroom! It will be so helpful as we plan activities and lessons throughout the year. There are so many great resources on TPT that give us new ideas and help make learning fun and engaging for our students.\r\n\r\nYour donation will help us get activities and materials that we can use in our classroom all year long. We truly appreciate your support and are so thankful for everyone who helps make our classroom a great place for our students to learn and grow. Thank you for helping support our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778179470348,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-learning-with-teacher-created/10215122/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Learning with Teacher-Created Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335300_orig.jpg?crop=150,150,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779122568940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335300"},{"teacherId":10045100,"projectId":10162569,"letterContent":"Thank you for making hands-on science learning possible for our kindergarten students! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has LEGO Science Kits that are bringing our science curriculum to life in exciting and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYoung children learn best by doing, and these kits have transformed science lessons into engaging opportunities for exploration, discovery, and problem-solving. Instead of simply reading or talking about scientific concepts, students are now building, testing, observing, and investigating through hands-on experiences. They are asking questions, making predictions, and working collaboratively to find solutions as they explore the world around them.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO Science Kits have also helped students develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, and engineering skills while fostering a love of learning. Even our most hesitant learners are eager to participate when they can build and explore with their hands. The excitement and curiosity these materials inspire are evident every day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided our students with enriching experiences that make science accessible, engaging, and memorable. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where curiosity thrives and young scientists can learn through exploration and discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1778100954397,"projectUrl":"project/little-builders-big-discoveries-hands-/10162569/","projectTitle":"Little Builders, Big Discoveries: Hands-On STEM with LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045100_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749158790807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045100"},{"teacherId":10045100,"projectId":10132297,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us provide extra clothing and underwear for students in need. While these items may seem simple, they make a tremendous difference in the daily lives of young children.\r\n\r\nAccidents happen in kindergarten. Whether a student spills milk at lunch, gets muddy during outdoor play, has a bathroom accident, or becomes wet during a classroom activity, having clean clothes readily available allows them to quickly return to learning with dignity and confidence. Instead of feeling embarrassed, uncomfortable, or distracted, students can change into clean clothing and continue participating in their day.\r\n\r\nJust a few days into our new school year and these supplies have helped create a caring and supportive classroom environment where children know their needs will be met. Families also benefit from knowing that their child has access to clean replacement clothing if an unexpected situation arises during the school day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just clothing—it has provided comfort, confidence, and peace of mind for our students and their families. Thank you for helping us ensure that every child can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1773674028378,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-confidence-spare-clothes-fo/10132297/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Confidence: Spare Clothes for Kindergarten Accidents","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045100_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749158790807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045100"},{"teacherId":10045100,"projectId":10131890,"letterContent":"These materials have transformed our classroom by making learning more interactive, creative, and accessible. As students squeeze spray bottles, peel stickers, grasp markers, and create artwork, they are developing the hand strength, coordination, and control needed for writing, cutting, and other important kindergarten tasks. The supplies have also encouraged independence, confidence, and persistence as students practice new skills through play and exploration.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they use these new materials is truly priceless. Your support has provided opportunities for joyful, hands-on learning experiences that will benefit them throughout the school year and beyond. Thank you for investing in our young learners and helping them build a strong foundation for future success.","fullyFundedDate":1773674028479,"projectUrl":"project/building-fine-motor-skills-with-art-and/10131890/","projectTitle":"Building Fine Motor Skills With Art and Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045100_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749158790807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045100"},{"teacherId":6888444,"projectId":10172892,"letterContent":"I was blown away by the generosity of your company in the funding of the entire Learning with LEGOs project. Because of your support, students who have or will pass through my classroom will have the opportunity to experience hands-on learning through play with these kits. \r\nLast school year, my students were absolutely overjoyed when unboxing the new materials! Nothing adds more joy to a classroom than an unexpected unboxing, then make it be LEGO and instant interest is gained. We received our materials during our egg hatching unit of study, so we were able to pair the perfect LEGO education lesson with this. The engagement was through the roof!\r\nThank you again for your generosity in choosing a small school to support! The materials you helped supply will be enjoyed by third graders for many, many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1775596294388,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-legos/10172892/","projectTitle":"Learning with LEGOs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6888444_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x0,y149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651620827975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6888444"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_70876","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":511,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":35,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":90,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":72.4,"schoolId":70876,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Blissfield Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Blissfield Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/blissfield-community-school-district/blissfield-elementary-school/70876"}