{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ferndale Lower Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":726967,"projectId":9828796,"letterContent":"While this is a more unique project to have funded, it has been so helpful to our classroom. The kids probably do not even realize the benefits of ESGI. They just know they come and spend some time with me reading letters, words, numbers, etc. It truly saves me so much time as a teacher to have the kids' individual data so easily accessible and I do not have to deal with paper records that can be easily lost. I know the parents enjoying having up-to-date information on their child's grow. Having the parent print outs and flash cards allows me to have a solid school to parent line of communication for what they can help their child with at home. I am so thankful for you and your generosity towards our classroom. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1761086600919,"projectUrl":"project/keep-us-on-the-right-track/9828796/","projectTitle":"Keep Us On the Right Track","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp726967_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y345&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644280590176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ldallmann"},{"teacherId":726967,"projectId":9600826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The shelves have been extremely helpful in keeping our indoor recess toys and materials organized and easily accessible for the students. Having lower shelves helps the kids be independent in choosing their own activities as well as cleaning up after they are done. This really helps build responsibility and a sense of community in the kids. The lamination sheets have been beneficial for some of the materials I need to make more durable to last longer. The kids are enjoying the fidget rings and are useful as a quiet tool for the kids to utilize both in our safe space as well as learning times. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1755440848412,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-rocks/9600826/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp726967_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y345&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644280590176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ldallmann"},{"teacherId":726967,"projectId":9576376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support for this project. These materials have been so helpful in our classroom. While the kids do not realize it, the plastic envelopes have been vital in keeping our materials organized and in one place. They are able to grab a center have have confidence that all the pieces are there instead of falling out in the bags. It also helps the kids be independent in putting materials away because they know right where they belong.\r\n\r\nThe voice recorders have been super fun. As you can see in the picture I set it up so the kids can practice sounding out words then tap the button to see if they were correct or not. The center trays have been a hit during our center time. There is storage under the top so all piece can be kept together. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness in supporting our classroom. Many thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1755731762394,"projectUrl":"project/off-to-a-great-start/9576376/","projectTitle":"Off to a Great Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp726967_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y345&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644280590176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ldallmann"},{"teacherId":4216118,"projectId":9608701,"letterContent":"My students have loved exploring our new fine motor toysWe've been using them during our centers to strengthen hand muscles, improve coordination, and build teamwork. We also have a fine motor table open during free choice and the students love sorting the rainbow beads with tweezers. The tunnel has been a hit during circle time—students take turns crawling through as part of obstacle courses. The fine motor toys have been wonderful for developing pincer grasp and hand strength, especially when we pair them with sorting and counting activities. The clay has inspired lots of creativity—students have been making letters, shapes, and monsters. \r\n\r\nStudent reactions:\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, the students' eyes lit up! They were excited to explore everything and all wanted a turn. There were so many smiles and learning opportunities when we opened the packages. \r\n\r\nNext steps:\r\nWe'll continue using these materials to support our fine motor development and imaginative play. Next, we're incorporating the clay into letter-making lessons and using the fine motor tools during themed sensory bins. These resources have already brought so much joy and engagement to our classroom, and we're excited to keep finding new ways to learn through play!","fullyFundedDate":1755743682176,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-build-strong-hands-a/9608701/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Build Strong Hands and Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tobin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4216118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506973136350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4216118"},{"teacherId":726967,"projectId":9830641,"letterContent":"It has only been a few weeks but already this shelf has made a world of difference in our classroom. It matches our other shelves perfectly but most importantly it has made our materials much more accessible for our students. Students can independently get out and put away their own blending boards for language arts block. \r\n\r\nWhile having a more practical shelf may seem like a simple thing it truly does make a difference in terms of the kids' independence and helps them own their own learning experience. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1760821300306,"projectUrl":"project/bright-and-organized-learning/9830641/","projectTitle":"Bright and Organized Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp726967_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y345&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644280590176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ldallmann"},{"teacherId":726967,"projectId":9173992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom and classroom project. The envelopes are extremely helpful to keep our center materials organized so they do not get lost. It has also helped the kids be more independent because they can both get the materials out and put them away independently. \r\n\r\nThe suction cup toys have been a huge hit. The kids have really enjoyed building different creations and they have been extremely unique. They have even used them to make little \"obstacle courses\" on tables to have our toys animals go through. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic letter have been helpful to replace the ones who went missing so the kids have complete boards to make words and practice their skills. \r\n\r\nThis would not be possible without your support and I am so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1743038036033,"projectUrl":"project/lets-have-some-fun/9173992/","projectTitle":"Let's Have Some Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp726967_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y345&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644280590176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ldallmann"},{"teacherId":4231133,"projectId":8532375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards our calm quiet time mats! As we go into another school year they are ready to go! Students last year were so happy to have a comfy cozy place to rest! Each day they were happy to look for their mat that had their picture on it. One classmate each week had the duty to stack mats at the end of quiet time. This new job was a big hit and the students really enjoyed it!\r\nThank you again so much for your for donations. I am looking forward to another great school year!","fullyFundedDate":1724982927934,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-calm-quiet-time/8532375/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Calm Quiet Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Majeske","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4231133_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485279796681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4231133"},{"teacherId":2446635,"projectId":8934702,"letterContent":"Using the hand2mind Advancing Phonics Word Work made a noticeable difference in my first graders' reading confidence and engagement. The hands-on tools allowed students to physically manipulate letters and sounds, which helped them better understand phonics patterns and word building. I saw students who often struggled with blending sounds become more willing to participate, and they began applying what they practiced in small groups to their independent reading. The interactive, tactile approach made learning feel more like play, and that kept even my reluctant readers motivated.\r\n\r\nOver time, my students showed growth in decoding skills, sight word recognition, and overall reading fluency. The small group format also encouraged collaboration and peer learning, where students supported each other in making connections between sounds and words. I noticed stronger retention of phonics skills because students were actively constructing words, not just passively repeating them. The set provided structure and consistency in our phonics routine, which helped students progress steadily and feel successful in their reading journey.","fullyFundedDate":1733247893281,"projectUrl":"project/advancing-phonics/8934702/","projectTitle":"Advancing Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smoot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2446635_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719359892883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2446635"},{"teacherId":726967,"projectId":8926245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom. The magna-doodles have been a hit. I purchased the basic old school ones so it has been fun to see the kids get creative with them instead of depending on all the fancy tools of the newer style. They have been making pictures as well as writing words and sentences. The paper cutter has been a life saver as we prepare centers and activities for the kids. It has saved us a lot of time and wasted paper. The kids loved the new mosaic puzzles for our finger gym area. The pieces came in all different shapes, sizes and colors. At first the kids used some of the sample pictures to start as learned how to use the puzzles and by the end of the time they creating all sorts of patterns, pictures and even letters and numbers. Thank you so much supporting this project. As you can tell it was a huge hit. I am sure kids in future years will reap the benefit of these materials as well.","fullyFundedDate":1733158587784,"projectUrl":"project/what-a-fine-time/8926245/","projectTitle":"What a Fine Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp726967_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y345&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644280590176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ldallmann"},{"teacherId":9829378,"projectId":8926230,"letterContent":"Thank you, again, for donating to the physical education program at Ferndale Lower Elementary School. Our students were so excited to use the new equipment. The hurdles and agility ladders are two of our students' favorite new stations. Kids like to pretend the agility ladder is on fire and that they have to go through it without touching. They absolutely love going over AND under the hurdles. Some of our students are amazing at completing an army crawl beneath a twelve inch hurdle. The tail and reaction balls have also been received well by the students. The reaction balls give them a challenge with their hand/eye coordination as well as reaction time and the tail balls allow for a soft ball to be thrown safely to self or to a partner. \r\n\r\nWe love our new equipment and use it daily for our classes!","fullyFundedDate":1731238426802,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-exploration/8926230/","projectTitle":"Physical Education Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Mead","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829378"},{"teacherId":726967,"projectId":8647713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom and this project. These materials have been so helpful in our new classroom. We use the shelves and baskets every day in our classroom safe place to hold various fidgets, breathing boards, and calm down bottles. The kids are able to access the materials so easily and be independent on using those materials as they desire to help regulate their feelings and emotions. We also use the magnetic shelves to hold out classroom read aloud books so the kids can access them during the day. The dot stickers were so fun. The kids used them to practice their fine motor skills while making their names during center time. These activities would not have been possible without you and your thoughtfulness. Thank you on behalf of myself and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1723690289984,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start/8647713/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dallmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp726967_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y345&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644280590176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ldallmann"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71703","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":517,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"19.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":71703,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ferndale Lower Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ferndale Lower Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/ferndale-public-school-district/roosevelt-primary-school/71703"}