{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dort Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5973698,"projectId":10199124,"letterContent":"Our Deaf and Hard of Hearing preschoolers through second grade use these vibrant outdoor materials as powerful tools to expand their American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary and visual communication skills. When gathered around the traffic light, the children eagerly watch for the colors to change, immediately signing \"STOP\" for red and \"GO\" for green while practicing their tracking and turn-taking skills. Over at the basketball hoop, the game becomes a lively language-building hub where they naturally learn and practice action signs like \"THROW,\" \"BALL,\" \"MY TURN,\" and \"MORE.\" Meanwhile, the magnifying glasses and binoculars act as visual bridges to the natural world. When a student spots a bug or a bird, it sparks instant, meaningful communication as they point and excitedly sign the names of the creatures they discover. These hands-on resources turn outdoor playtime into an accessible, visually rich environment where language learning naturally thrives.","fullyFundedDate":1778785401817,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-prek-learning-fun/10199124/","projectTitle":"Outdoor PreK Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pirkola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5973698_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746395326154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5973698"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":10444524,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness, were my students so happy to see snacks this first week of school! As you can see from the pictures they were thrilled with the choices and couldn't wait to dig in! \r\nMy snack projects mean so much to me and my students and I can't thank you enough for helping fill their tummies so they can concentrate during the school day. \r\nI used to pay out of pocket to get snacks to my students and now with Donors Choose and people like you I don't have to do that anymore! So, thank you for your support and generosity to my classroom, truly, from the bottom of my hear!","fullyFundedDate":1786825472122,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/10444524/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":10344544,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for funding this project! My students, as you can see, were so excited to see the new dramatic play center themes. They can't wait for the month where they can learn all about being a doctor and a dentist. My one little one with no teeth, she LOVES the dentist and is so thrilled about having a dentist themed one this year!\r\nI truly can't thank you enough for your support and generous contribution to my classroom. I wouldn't be able to do what I want without your help, so thank you again from the bottom of my heart. My students smiles say it all!","fullyFundedDate":1786542228269,"projectUrl":"project/doctor-play/10344544/","projectTitle":"Doctor Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":10201364,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation and generosity to get this project funded! The materials in this project didn't exactly thrill my students but they did to me and my aide. I explained to my students what we will be using the paper for (I got two different sizes) and the laminate pouches and they understood. It will be so nice to have that larger size for when we do bigger projects or enlarge things during the holidays. And the laminate pouches came in the nick of time as we were just getting low on those. Especially at the beginning of the school year where we are getting everything ready for the year.\r\nThank you again for helping us get the items needed to make it a smooth year. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1781543913169,"projectUrl":"project/paper-supplies/10201364/","projectTitle":"Paper Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":10275553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this special project! It is going to help us promote Deaf Awareness across our school and even help my own students understand their Deaf Culture. \r\nThe kids were excited to see the new books with deaf characters in them. I have some books in my classroom with deaf characters to when they saw these they wanted me to read them right away! \r\nI'm looking forward to using the Deaf Culture coloring book to help me teach them about their culture in a fun way. This will be exciting!\r\nAnd now I have more items to share with the general education teachers to use that they can share with their classes. \r\nThis was perfect timing as September is Deaf Awareness month and we started school this week. We are going to hit the ground running next week with all these new items.\r\nThank you again for your support and generosity, it means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1779371060508,"projectUrl":"project/deaf-awareness/10275553/","projectTitle":"Deaf Awareness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":10109372,"letterContent":"Thank you everyone for donating to this project! It was perfect timing, too, as we just ran out of snacks a week before! My students actually helped me write this project and picked out the snacks they wanted in the classroom. So, the kids were invested in this one for the first time. \r\nAs the snacks arrived they were so excited, took responsibility on putting them away, and couldn't wait to sample them, of course! \r\nThank you for helping me fill their stomachs when they are hungry. Your support and generosity means the world to us and we can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1778145851853,"projectUrl":"project/its-snack-time/10109372/","projectTitle":"It's Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":2719538,"projectId":10196008,"letterContent":"Thank you PNC for creating this opportunity for us to create projects that are specific for our littlest learners! Our preschoolers were overjoyed to see the giant chalkboard flowers hung on the fence line! I was not prepared for their reaction, but let me just tell you it was the cutest thing ever! When we showed them that they could create, draw and write on them with chalk, they jumped right in and began to use their imaginations and play. \r\nWe have not brought out the bubbles, yet. But, they knew exactly what all the bubble jugs and wands were, so I know they are going to have a ball with those once we get them out to use.\r\nThank you again for funding this project, making our kids excited about learning and playing, and helping me create a fun learning environment for my students with these supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1776788105377,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun/10196008/","projectTitle":"Outdoor fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fochtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2719538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452603343862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fochtman"},{"teacherId":6861713,"projectId":10176662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom project! They were so excited to see all of the new things- especially before state testing time for the older kids. It has helped them regulate during this stressful time. They love having new materials! The spinning chair is definitely a favorite amongst all the kids and the trampoline. All the new equipment also let me set up a sensory wall- something that I have always wanted and all of the kids are interested by.\r\n\r\nMy room looks a little different than a typical classroom because my students have different needs. I am always looking for tools that help my kids. Sensory equipment is something that I use with all of my kids in some way and sometimes general education kids to use it too if it helps them focus/regulate when they are having a hard time. I love having access to so many different things because what works for one kid does not work for another.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping me help them regulate themselves! My students and I are extremely appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1775093152101,"projectUrl":"project/seeking-sensory-support/10176662/","projectTitle":"Seeking Sensory Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snarski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6861713_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774987615964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6861713"},{"teacherId":9381747,"projectId":9840505,"letterContent":"I have had a split classroom for the last two years. Last year, 2nd and 3rd, this year, 3rd and 4th. When I heard I had to lose my rug due to not having 2nd graders anymore I was upset! It is quite hard to teach two classes when I don't have a space to separate them. \r\n\r\nWhen we received this rug, the kids were able to collaborate, see the board better, and be close to the instruction. I was able to stand at the board and have the kids on the rug working with me. Proximity is SO important in the classroom and I can ensure focus. I appreciate your kindness in donating this. I am so happy my kids get a place to sit around the room to better their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1767111124929,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug/9840505/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9381747_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789246551451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9381747"},{"teacherId":4498101,"projectId":9994826,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My class loves playing with the STEM toys during choice time and indoor recess. I have noticed them using their creativity and collaborative skills to build structures from magnet tiles, Legos, and plastic manipulatives.\r\n\r\nThey look forward to using these new materials and have been very careful to take care of them. It has been so nice to see them planning and building with friends. They are so proud of their creations! \r\n\r\nI would not be able to provide them with new materials on my own. This is only possible because of donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1769093841690,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-stem-toys/9994826/","projectTitle":"Indoor STEM Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lutostanski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4498101_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515786440775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4498101"},{"teacherId":5973698,"projectId":9954652,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! I am a Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the supplies that I need to make their education become visual is endless! With your support and generosity, I am able to create visual materials that they can manipulate and use again and again. \r\n\r\nWorking in special education means that I am constantly adjusting and changing what I am teaching in my classroom. Every student has specific needs, every student is in a different grade, age, and background. Every student has a different language level and academic goals and every student does better with visuals in their assignments. In our classroom we use our whiteboard space as our \"word wall\" with all of our spelling and sight words the students are working on. Each student has their own cubby box, with their own special list of spelling words, math cards, vocabulary books, and IEP goal sheet that we printed on card stock and laminated. We have made labels for everything in our classroom that has the ASL sign and spelling in English so when we are going about our day, we can show our students the ASL sign and then point to use a reference and try to have them copy us and our older students are exposed to the English print and spelling. We also make labels with the ASL signs that we send home to families so they can label their homes and learn ASL with their child. My students also love the visual timers because now they can see when time is up! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support, I could not have all the materials and resources I want to provide to my students without you.","fullyFundedDate":1769060664199,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9954652/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pirkola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5973698_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746395326154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5973698"},{"teacherId":5973698,"projectId":9954600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students are grateful and excited for all of their new snack options. I have a few students that have food scarcity in the home, so being able to provide snacks and having extras that we can send home is such a gift. \r\n\r\nIt is difficult for students to focus or use their brain power when they are hungry. Having options that they will enjoy, and eat all of is so important. Your generosity has helped fuel my class, thank you so much. My students are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and many have language deprivation. Part of their education is teaching them language. We do this in every part of our day, with everything that we do. There is something special about eating and the connections that we can make through food. With the variety of snacks we are able to show our students similarities and differences in snacks, different flavors, trying new things, sharing, taking turns, sharing things we like and don't like, learning how to ask for more, learning how to open bags, cleaning up after we're done, how to eat and sit at a table, learning the names of snacks and learning how to spell the names of snacks. \r\n\r\nThank you, so much for your generous donation to my classroom. You have made a huge impact on what I am able to teach my students and provide a variety of snacks that they love and enjoy eating. I am able to provide a lot of language exposure around an activity that is passive in most classes, and I could not do it without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766067750747,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-snacks/9954600/","projectTitle":"Classroom Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pirkola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5973698_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746395326154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5973698"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71021","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":207,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":48,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.6,"schoolId":71021,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dort Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dort Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/roseville-community-school-district/dort-elementary-school/71021"}