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We are truly grateful for the impact you've made on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1759892154280,"projectUrl":"project/wiggly-wobbly-wonderful-learning-space/9666965/","projectTitle":"Wiggly, Wobbly, Wonderful Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manninen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6450676_orig.jpg?crop=192,192,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758747917799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-manninen"},{"teacherId":10314744,"projectId":9899053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward our classroom project! Because of your kindness, we now have new Flex-Space washable floor seats in vibrant colors, helpful carpet spot markers, and mini magnetic whiteboard erasers that our students are already excited to use. These materials are helping us create a classroom where every student feels welcome, supported, and able to learn in a way that meets their needs.\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a difference. The cozy seating options give students a comfortable place to engage in learning, the carpet markers help build structure and independence, and the whiteboard erasers encourage creativity and participation. Thank you for believing in our classroom community and for helping us create a space where everyone belongs.","fullyFundedDate":1764630100369,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom-where-every-learner/9899053/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom Where Every Learner Belongs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314744"},{"teacherId":10314744,"projectId":9881100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Finishing Touches project! Your generosity has helped us create a more organized and efficient learning environment for our students. With the new storage and charging materials, we are now able to organize our new iPads and keep them charged and ready for learning throughout the day. This has truly improved how smoothly our lessons run and how independently students can access their technology.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than you know. These \"finishing touches\" make a big difference in helping students stay engaged, focused, and excited about using their tools for reading, math, and creative projects. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness, and our classroom is better because of you. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us build a space where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763403891283,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-touches/9881100/","projectTitle":"Finishing Touches","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314744"},{"teacherId":10314744,"projectId":9835305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generous donation provided iPads, cases, and headphones that have truly transformed our learning environment. Students are now able to explore interactive lessons, practice skills independently, and engage in creative projects with excitement and focus. The cases keep our technology safe, and the headphones help each learner stay on task without distractions. It has been amazing to see their confidence and enthusiasm for learning grow each day. We are so grateful for your kindness and for believing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1761509104421,"projectUrl":"project/progress-in-the/9835305/","projectTitle":"Progress in the Palm of Their Hands!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314744"},{"teacherId":1769829,"projectId":9200146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project! I am so grateful that the children get the opportunity to experience more of the world outside of their classroom. \r\nIt is so much fun to watch the children talk about what is in each issue. There is always one or more students who have a connection of some sort to the article and are eager to share that information! Time for Kids always provides plenty of interesting topics for discussion and the best part is that each child receives the issue to take home to share with their family.\r\nAgain, thank you for your generosity for the benefit of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1742953193175,"projectUrl":"project/its-time-for-kids-to-read-another-su/9200146/","projectTitle":"It's TIME for Kids to Read... 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They will be able to add things like sounds, a fan, and other moving parts to explore how electricity travels through our homes. We will explore conductors and insulators next to see what electricity can and cannot travel through. As they get older they will expand on this even further and eventually get a hands on experience by wiring mock outlets in 7th grade shop class. This is an amazing intro to electricity.","fullyFundedDate":1748801529641,"projectUrl":"project/electrical-exploration/9374035/","projectTitle":"Electrical Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10040982_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747926179202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040982"},{"teacherId":10040982,"projectId":9371248,"letterContent":"I would like to first thank you for contributing to my new STEM classroom and curriculum. This is a new class the students get to have each week and they are eager and excited for hands on activities, observations, and exploration. \r\n\r\nThe SOLAR BUGS, did just that. They were excited and some of them grossed out when I said we had some bugs to observe and takes notes on. Little did they know, they weren't the typical bug, but a solar bug that vibrates and moves off of energy from the sun. We compared how they moved in the sun versus what happened when they were in the shade or not getting the power they needed. We discussed the different things on Earth that rely on the Sun for survival and how important it is for all of us.\r\n\r\nOur expansion on this will be to talk about solar energy and how on a larger scale we can use that to create energy for our home. We will also tie in solar energy to trees and how they use it to create food through photosynthesis. I'm excited to use these for years to come and continue to engage students in STEM areas.","fullyFundedDate":1747882806663,"projectUrl":"project/solar-bugs/9371248/","projectTitle":"Solar Bugs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10040982_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747926179202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040982"},{"teacherId":8078128,"projectId":9212394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging nonfiction texts that connect directly to what is happening in the world around them. These resources have sparked new levels of curiosity and motivation in my classroom. Students are leaning in, asking questions, and making connections between what they read and the events they see in their communities and in the news.\r\n\r\nReading nonfiction has opened doors for them to better understand science, history, and current events in meaningful ways. For many of my students, this is their first real opportunity to see how reading can help them make sense of the world and develop their own voice and opinions. Your support is not just giving them books, it is giving them confidence, critical thinking skills, and the ability to see themselves as informed members.","fullyFundedDate":1744218261878,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-bring-time-for-kids-to-life/9212394/","projectTitle":"Help Us Bring “Time for Kids” to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ekert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8078128"},{"teacherId":6450676,"projectId":4501611,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed in powerful ways. The new technology tools you funded have opened doors for students who often struggle to express themselves, especially those who are quiet, shy, or have communication challenges. Whether through voice-recording apps, interactive learning platforms, or text-to-speech tools, students now have more ways to share their thoughts and demonstrate their understanding beyond traditional speaking or writing. This has truly given a voice to students who might otherwise remain unheard.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for our students has been the opportunity to engage with learning in a way that feels personalized and empowering. One of our students, who was previously hesitant to participate in class discussions, now confidently records and shares responses using a tablet app. Another student who struggles with writing has been using speech-to-text software to craft thoughtful journal entries, which has boosted both his confidence and his academic performance. These tools not only make learning more accessible, but they also make it more joyful.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has had a lasting impact on our students' growth, independence, and self-esteem. You've helped create a classroom where every child, regardless of their learning style or comfort level, has a way to be seen and heard. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1582663235875,"projectUrl":"project/tech-gives-the-quietest-student-a-voice/4501611/","projectTitle":"\"Tech Gives the Quietest Student a Voice.\" - Jerry Blumengarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manninen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6450676_orig.jpg?crop=192,192,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758747917799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-manninen"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76417","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":404,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":29,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":96,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":77.9,"schoolId":76417,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maple Lake Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maple Lake Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/maple-lake-independent-school-district-881/maple-lake-elementary-school/76417"}