{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Nokomis School - Keewaydin","outOfStateSupporters":24.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3942414,"projectId":9802836,"letterContent":"To our incredibly generous classroom donors,\r\n\r\nWe want to send a heartfelt thank you for your recent and impactful donation of wobble cushions, chair bands, and stools. These flexible seating options have truly revolutionized our learning environment. Before your gift, we frequently struggled with students needing to move or finding it challenging to remain seated and focused during lessons. Now, the ability to gently rock, stretch, or fidget with the chair bands provides a safe and quiet outlet for that energy, allowing students to better regulate their bodies and minds.\r\n\r\nThe immediate effect of these items has been remarkable. We've seen a clear increase in students' ability to stay focused and on task throughout the day. The simple addition of a wobble cushion or a chance to sit on the stool provides the subtle sensory input many students need to keep their brains engaged and ready to learn. This proactive approach to movement has led to fewer distractions and more active participation in lessons.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution shows a deep understanding of how physical and sensory needs affect learning. Thank you for investing directly in the well-being and academic success of our students. Your generosity has helped us create a more inclusive, productive, and calm classroom where every student can find a comfortable way to engage with their education. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1760223862121,"projectUrl":"project/stools-and-cushions/9802836/","projectTitle":"Stools and Cushions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eystad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3942414"},{"teacherId":3942414,"projectId":9575252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible contribution! The items you donated have already made a significant impact on our daily learning. The new floor desk organization chart, magnet hooks, and whiteboard marker organizer have transformed our classroom into a more efficient and organized space. Your generosity has helped us create an environment where we can focus more on learning and less on clutter.\r\n\r\nThese new tools have made a real difference in our classroom management. We've seen a noticeable increase in valuable class time, as students can now quickly find what they need and transition between activities smoothly. The classroom is safer and more organized, and the students take pride in keeping our space tidy. Your thoughtful donation has provided us with practical solutions that have improved our learning experience in countless ways. We are so grateful for your support and for helping us create a better environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1756171278377,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-and-so-clean/9575252/","projectTitle":"So Fresh and So Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eystad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3942414"},{"teacherId":6015441,"projectId":5362775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. It helped out so much for the students to be able to have materials at home when they were learning about light. To be able to have the hands-on experience for manipulating the materials themselves when we were a screen apart made a huge impact in their learning. I enjoyed watching my student discover the concepts about light through discovery. \r\n\r\nStudents were so impressed with the packet of materials I had provided for them to learn from home during this time. It helped to be able to have the same materials at home as I was demonstrating so they feel included in the lesson. I can't express the impact this made for them to understand the material better. \r\n\r\nI hope to continue making these special experiences for our students and your donations make the difference in them being able to experience these hands-on materials and participate with everyone when we are so far apart.","fullyFundedDate":1616212331974,"projectUrl":"project/light-materials-for-hands-on-learning-a/5362775/","projectTitle":"Light Materials for Hands-On Learning at Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6015441"},{"teacherId":6534216,"projectId":8509951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in giving to my classroom. The materials you helped purchase have been used and adored for many months. The play-doh alphabet stampers were especially loved by my students, who spent a lot of time exploring letters in this sensory-rich activity. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, students were drawn to the alphabet trains and bath foam letters. We loved placing the foam letters in water and fishing out letters while we talk about their names and sounds. \r\n\r\nThe impact of this project cannot be overstated - access to multi-sensory activities to support knowledge of letters and sounds has changed my classroom. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1723692306058,"projectUrl":"project/from-students-to-learners-supporting-ac/8509951/","projectTitle":"From Students to Learners: Supporting Access to Literacy for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mackenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6534216_orig.png?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753799602027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mackenziebrill"},{"teacherId":909322,"projectId":9169321,"letterContent":"The introduction of new books and art supplies had a remarkable impact on my second and third graders, as they embarked on a lesson exploring human uniqueness and shared values. Engaging with the carefully selected books allowed students to delve into discussions about diversity and commonalities among people. Together, we created lists that compared and contrasted our differences while highlighting shared values. This activity not only fostered a sense of community but also served as a springboard for a collaborative art project. Students were inspired to create community paintings that depicted diverse characters united in a single, cohesive piece. They took immense pride in placing their paintings side by side to form one massive community artwork. The students excelled in working together and thoroughly enjoyed the entire creative process, which enhanced their appreciation for teamwork and artistic expression.\r\n\r\nFor the fourth and fifth graders, the new paint sticks opened up a world of possibilities as they took the project a step further by creating \"Artist Trading Cards.\" These miniature artworks allowed students to express their creativity while emphasizing inclusivity within their school community. The trading cards became a vehicle for students to share and exchange their creations with peers, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration. The excitement culminated at our annual art show, where an \"Artist Trading Cards\" community participation table was set up. Students independently managed the table, inviting members of the broader community to engage in conversations and share experiences through art. This initiative was a resounding success, demonstrating the power of art in building bridges and strengthening community bonds.\r\n\r\nOverall, the introduction of these new resources revitalized our art program and enriched the students' learning experiences. The activities encouraged students to appreciate diversity, engage in meaningful collaboration, and express their thoughts creatively. Throughout the process, students developed a deeper understanding of their unique qualities and shared values, which was reflected in their artwork and interactions. The project not only enhanced their artistic skills but also nurtured their social-emotional development, preparing them to become empathetic and inclusive members of our school community. The positive impact of these new books and supplies will undoubtedly resonate with the students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744219322630,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-socialemotional-skills-and/9169321/","projectTitle":"Creativity, Social/Emotional Skills and Racial Justice, Creating an Inclusive World!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feldt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp909322_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733172506229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/909322"},{"teacherId":3942414,"projectId":9205421,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. We have been putting the mats to great work in our after school class. \r\n\r\nThis is really helping us save our work from week to week. We are able to work on our frustration stamina so that students can take time to work through the emotions of being frustrated when something isn't coming together as quickly as they wanted it to. Additionally, it is helping relieve the stress of having to finish it now. I see students taking more time and thring through their actions. \r\n\r\nOnce again thank you so much for your support in this project.","fullyFundedDate":1742927548810,"projectUrl":"project/puzzle-paradise/9205421/","projectTitle":"Puzzle Paradise","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eystad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3942414"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75381","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":349,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":62,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"2 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.1,"schoolId":75381,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lake Nokomis School - Keewaydin on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lake Nokomis School - Keewaydin","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minneapolis-public-schools/keewaydin-community-school/75381"}