{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sullivan STEAM School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3181921,"projectId":9404801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to \"Got You Covered\". It feels awesome to be able to help my students in a time of \"crisis\". Middle school students get embarrassed if others find out they have a period accident or if their socks smell (or they're not wearing socks). Being able to give them what they need to feel comfortable also helps them feel confident and, more importantly, lets them focus on their learning.\r\n\r\nMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs lists Physiological Needs (Basic Needs) as a foundation to achieving higher needs (Safety, Love & Belonging, Esteem and Self-Actualization). Being adequately clothed allows students to focus their energy onto other needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing for my students so that they can maintain dignity while pursuing education. My heart is full!","fullyFundedDate":1752535105627,"projectUrl":"project/got-you-covered/9404801/","projectTitle":"Got You Covered!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amy SJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3181921_orig.png?crop=993,994,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661536514146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-strickland-johnson"},{"teacherId":5792051,"projectId":9752317,"letterContent":"My students are having so much fun exploring these new materials! One of the most engaging small group activities of the year so far has been using legos to create AB & ABC simple patterns. They are now discovering patterns everywhere! My students had a blast using Legos and Duplos to build houses and cities. They were so engaged in learning! We have been making sign-up sheets to help the students take turns using Legos because it so popular during our choice time. They are working on building fine-motor skills while connecting the bricks and working on building together to create even more!\r\n\r\nWe have been using the Lego and Duplo sets through out our day to create, play, work on math skills, and even to do partner work. We love it all so much!\r\n\r\nThank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768318093092,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-lego-and-duplo-fun/9752317/","projectTitle":"Pre-K LEGO and DUPLO Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629394734142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792051"},{"teacherId":5792051,"projectId":10038410,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness are we having fun! These Magnatiles are amazing! My students were so excited when I brought the shipping boxes into the classroom and we unboxed the new Magnatiles together. These have been the biggest hit with my class since we opened them. There has been so much community building; towers, zoos, habitats for different animals, animal traps, etc. My students are also practicing social skills like sharing and asking each other to build together. \r\nWe will continue to add more ideas and build together with new challenges. I love taking photos of their creations. Their pride in their work is so awesome to see. These resources have really given my students a chance to test their skills and problem solve together! We have even started a bulletin board of photos of their creations and I have made a class book of things we make so they can look back on what they have made.\r\nI really appreciate your support of this project and making my little builders imaginations and dreams come true!","fullyFundedDate":1769310445565,"projectUrl":"project/magna-tiles-for-prek/10038410/","projectTitle":"Magna-Tiles for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629394734142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792051"},{"teacherId":6263475,"projectId":9949562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! We have already been able to use the Bear Paw Creek Stretchy Band so much in our classroom. It's been a wonderful community building activity and I am so thankful for it. Students are really getting into the new music and different dance movements they have been able to practice.\r\n\r\nNot only did this project fund the Bear Paw Creek stretchy band, but they have created and given us a free resource guide as well. This guide is filled with activities, songs, lessons, and movements in order to get the most out of the stretchy band. I am so thankful for your generosity and support for my classroom. Students get so excited when the stretchy band comes out!","fullyFundedDate":1766880903071,"projectUrl":"project/stretchy-bands-for-cooperative-movement/9949562/","projectTitle":"Stretchy Bands For Cooperative Movement Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263475_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672858602151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mary-holweger"},{"teacherId":6263475,"projectId":9439621,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding open-ended art in my classroom. My students have absolutely loved getting to create with materials they have never had the opportunity to use before. Students have loved learning how to use watercolors and have had so much fun exploring with oil pastels. These materials have nurtured their creativity and have empowered them to explore materials in new ways. This project has also been a very therapeutic outlet for feelings and has promoted calming experiences.\r\n\r\n\r\nStudents have gained so much confidence and have been able to really think outside the box all while working on fine motor skills and physical development, which is so important for their age. I'm so thankful for the opportunities the children have had creating and describing their creations, explaining their thought processes and sharing ideas. It's been so wonderful.","fullyFundedDate":1754930057028,"projectUrl":"project/incorporating-open-ended-art-in-the-pre-/9439621/","projectTitle":"Incorporating Open-Ended Art in the Pre-K Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263475_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672858602151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mary-holweger"},{"teacherId":6263475,"projectId":9576072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund this project for our classroom. With this project, I've been able to update some of our math materials and tools and it's been incredibly helpful! I have been able to use several games and tools with students in small group settings. Students have been exploring materials, working on their problem-solving abilities, improving their math skills, and developing social skills.\r\n\r\nMath in pre-K is crucial for building foundational skills that support future academic success, that is why this project was so exciting to have funded. Thank you for your help, it is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1756426285994,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-foundational-math-concepts/9576072/","projectTitle":"Let's Build Foundational Math Concepts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263475_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672858602151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mary-holweger"},{"teacherId":5792051,"projectId":9743786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to support my students. It has been so wonderful to start this school year with clean, safe materials for my students to rest and relax during our school day. Every day my students have a 30 minute rest period after lunch. This year, they have cozy spots with cuddly blankets and it has made such a difference. We have a routine of getting our blankets out of our lockers after lunch time and laying down on the new yoga mats to listen to soothing music with the overhead lights off and just a few gentle lamps to set the mood. Lunch in the cafeteria is very overstimulating and our day is long, having this rest period and yoga mats to relax on has really changed how my students behave and engage in the afternoon. \r\nWithout your donation and these safe, clean, cozy materials, my students would not be able to relax their bodies after lunch and get themselves ready for an afternoon of fun and learning. They are even able to roll their mats up and put them away by themselves now! Such growth in just a few short months!\r\nI am so appreciative of the support you have given my classroom and students. Thank you so much for all you do.","fullyFundedDate":1758636724523,"projectUrl":"project/yoga-mats-for-rest-and-relaxing/9743786/","projectTitle":"Yoga Mats for Rest and Relaxing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629394734142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792051"},{"teacherId":5792051,"projectId":9405130,"letterContent":"My students have been having a blast with these materials! We have just begun playing the board games and they are really picking up on playing by rules, taking turns, and building friendships. They are learning so many concepts and skills while they practicing playing and it is so much fun to watch them. \r\nBy far, the flashlights have been the biggest hit. They have been using them non-stop in the classroom to go on letter hunts, look at maps, and read books. We have even used them to write letters on the ceiling!\r\nI can not wait to introduce them to the sorting nest material with our upcoming animal unit. All these hands on materials that have been so graciously donated have really helped build engagement and excitement in my PreK classroom. I am so thankful for the support my classroom and students has received. \r\nI look forward to many years of using these materials with students!","fullyFundedDate":1750991531357,"projectUrl":"project/steam-materials-for-prek/9405130/","projectTitle":"STEAM Materials for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629394734142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792051"},{"teacherId":7106802,"projectId":9898966,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for bringing the world of 3D printing into our classroom! Having two printers has completely changed our daily routine. Instead of just reading about engineering in a textbook, my students are now active creators. The excitement in the room is palpable every time the \"whirring\" of the printers starts. Students who used to struggle with staying engaged during math and science are now the first ones at the door, eager to see if their digital designs successfully turned into physical objects overnight.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has been the ability to prototype. With two machines, our wait times are cut in half, allowing small groups to test their ideas, identify flaws, and immediately go back to the computer to \"iterate\" or improve their designs. This hands-on process has taught them more about geometry and problem-solving than any worksheet ever could. They aren't just learning how to use a machine; they are learning that failure is just a step toward a better solution.\r\n\r\nI've particularly noticed a few students who typically fly under the radar really blossom with this technology. One student, who often finds traditional writing tasks difficult, has become our \"Lead Technician,\" helping others calibrate the printers and troubleshoot leveling issues. Seeing their confidence grow as they master this professional-grade technology is truly moving. Your generosity has provided a spark of innovation that will stay with these students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1763571271206,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-ideas-to-life-with-a-3d-printer/9898966/","projectTitle":"Bringing Ideas to Life With a 3D Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7106802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581030748995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7106802"},{"teacherId":6263475,"projectId":9029874,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations! These sensory tools have significantly impacted so many preschoolers by boosting cognitive skills (memory, problem-solving), improving emotional regulation (calming, focus), developing motor skills (fine/gross), and enhancing language/social skills (vocabulary, sharing).\r\nI received these tools at the end of last year and those students were incredibly excited to get the opportunity to use them and grow with them. I am able to use them with my current students this school year, and hopefully many more years to come!\r\nMy current students flock to the sensory stations during our choice times. They are always engaged with the hand-on options and these tools you helped provide have made the stations fun! They have so many thoughtful, engaging conversations while using these tools and I'm so excited to be able to offer them to students. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1743080447290,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-hands-on-learning/9029874/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263475_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672858602151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mary-holweger"},{"teacherId":6263475,"projectId":9143647,"letterContent":"The Heggerty Phonemic Awareness curriculum has helped my preschool students build foundational literacy skills by developing their \"ear training\"—the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the individual sounds in spoken words. \r\nThis explicit and systematic instruction is preparing them for future reading and spelling success! They have gained so much from the first several months of use and they are incredibly excited to do the mini-lessons each day.\r\nNot only has this curriculum helped with their literacy skills, it's built a classroom community excited to learn and do so together. I truly LOVE using this and I am so grateful that you funded this project. It's made such a positive impact and I can't wait to use it for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746785885856,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-curriculum-for-early-learning/9143647/","projectTitle":"Classroom Curriculum for Early Learning and Development!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263475_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672858602151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mary-holweger"},{"teacherId":6263475,"projectId":8472153,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation to our High-Five program. Students were so excited to have new, clean, and sturdy equipment to use in our classroom. We use these new resources daily and are so grateful! This donation has helped create such a calming space in our classroom.\r\nThe Yoga Mats provided help define personal space, which helps students with self-regulation, focus, and body awareness. These mats have also helped support student's overall development by improving motor skills, teaching emotional control through calming physical activity.","fullyFundedDate":1722963106348,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-and-rest-in-pre-k/8472153/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness and Rest in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263475_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672858602151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mary-holweger"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56198","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":640,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":65,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.7,"schoolId":56198,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sullivan STEAM School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sullivan STEAM School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minneapolis-public-schools/sullivan-communication-center/56198"}