{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Steenland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6749933,"projectId":10311342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! During the first week of school, we read the book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. When I started to pull out the plush retelling pieces they were surprised. They had never seen small stuffies (as they call them) that matched the pictures in the book. It did make reading the story more exciting because they kept watching to see what images I would pull out of the basket next.\r\n\r\nAfter we finished the story I put the felt board, the retelling pieces, and the board book in a basket. We went over how to use them to retell the story or to follow along. We set a limit of two friends at a time. This became an option during choice time. Students chose to use them. 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I've noticed that the students are ready to work and start the day. Thank you for donating to our classroom, your donation has truly brightened our mornings!","fullyFundedDate":1769177321061,"projectUrl":"project/bright-start-morning-bins/9908983/","projectTitle":"Bright Start Morning Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delpier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10356907"},{"teacherId":1928102,"projectId":9748010,"letterContent":"Thanks to my Donors Choose project, my students now have daily opportunities to strengthen their fine motor skills in meaningful, engaging ways. The new materials are woven into our learning centers and small-group activities, where students pinch, grasp, twist, trace, and build with purpose. These hands-on tasks support skills they need for writing, cutting, buttoning, and overall independence, while still feeling fun and playful.\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to explore and couldn't wait to try everything out. For many of them, these activities didn't feel like \"practice\" at all—they felt like games. I've noticed students who previously struggled with hand strength or coordination showing more confidence and persistence, proudly sharing what they've created or mastered.\r\nBecause of your generosity, my classroom is a place where students can safely develop these essential skills at their own pace. We are now building on this progress by increasing task complexity, encouraging longer focus time, and connecting fine motor practice to early writing and academic tasks. Your support has made a lasting impact, helping my students develop the foundation they need for success both in and out of the classroom. 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We spent time practicing how to use the fidgets appropriately, and the students quickly understood that these tools are meant to help their bodies and brains focus, not distract.\r\n\r\nThroughout the day, students use the fidgets in a variety of purposeful ways. Some hold them during whole-group lessons to keep their hands busy while listening, while others use them during independent work or small-group activities to help maintain attention. Students who struggle with sitting still or managing sensory needs have especially benefited, as the fidgets provide a quiet, calming outlet without disrupting learning.\r\n\r\nOverall, the fidgets have supported self-regulation, focus, and engagement in the classroom. Students are more aware of their own needs and are beginning to independently choose strategies that help them learn best. The positive reactions and responsible use I've seen show that these fidgets are an effective tool for supporting my Young Fives students both socially and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1769662731414,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-focus/10053311/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Keefe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1928102_orig.jpg?crop=919,919,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713788236715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1928102"},{"teacherId":9448570,"projectId":9646051,"letterContent":"What a joy it is knowing that such wonderful people stepped in to help my students have a cozy place to gather while learning. Thank you donors for your generous donation to our classroom. Ever since our classroom carpet was delivered, it's brought a smile to my students faces. They eagerly wait until we're able to meet as a class to complete Number Corners. Students have also been using this space to dive into a good book during our novel study time. Your donation of a cozy classroom carpet has helped me create a comfortable and better learning space for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760983651900,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-learning/9646051/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doroslovac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448570"},{"teacherId":1070567,"projectId":9789491,"letterContent":"Thank you for accepting our request for a grant for items for our music room. Most of our materials were broken and held together with tape! This grant has brought so much joy to our music classroom! From the office supply items to the shakers and scarves, all of the items enrich our musical curriculum!\r\nWe are really excited to use uniform folders for our vocal and band music during our concerts; it will certainly elevate our \"look\"!\r\nLastly, having new microphones has been a game-changer! No feedback while using them has really inspired the students to bravely step up to the mic!","fullyFundedDate":1760693520200,"projectUrl":"project/m-usic-u-nlocks-s-elf-expression-i-n/9789491/","projectTitle":"M-usic, U-nlocks, S-elf-expression, I-ntelligence, C-reativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1070567_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760722481753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1070567"},{"teacherId":1070567,"projectId":9157009,"letterContent":"Our new rug has revitalized our \"Book Nook\". It is a happy, cozy place where students can read silently, take a time out, work on math facts, and more.\r\n\r\nThe students were amazed at how big the new rug was! It made the \"Book Nook\" twice as big! Instead of two students at a time, we expanded silent reading to four students at a time.\r\n\r\nThe students were fascinated by the carpet sweeper! They had no idea you could vacuum a rug with no electricity involved. They have clamored to be the person to keep the rug lint-free! We joked with their parents that the students were ready to take on new chores at home, most especially the vacuum!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students have shown a renewed interest in silent reading!","fullyFundedDate":1749150462975,"projectUrl":"project/looking-to-update-our-carpet-in-our-boo/9157009/","projectTitle":"Looking to Update Our Carpet in Our \"Book Nook\"!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1070567_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760722481753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1070567"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71020","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":329,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":40,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.9,"schoolId":71020,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Steenland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Steenland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/roseville-community-school-district/arbor-elementary-school/71020"}