{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Adlai Stevenson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2043377,"projectId":8391022,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you for your generous support of Building Bright Minds. Your investment in early childhood education has made a meaningful and visible difference in our preschool classrooms, and we are truly grateful for your commitment to nurturing young learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our preschool students are experiencing learning in a way that is joyful, engaging, and developmentally rich. The resources you helped provide are being used daily to enhance learning through play, creativity, and exploration—exactly how young children learn best. From hands-on materials to imaginative play tools, each item has opened new doors for curiosity and discovery.\r\n\r\nOur classrooms are now filled with purposeful activity as students build, create, collaborate, and problem-solve. Children are using new manipulatives to strengthen fine motor skills, counting skills, and early math concepts. Art supplies and creative materials have inspired self-expression, allowing students to explore colors, textures, and design while building confidence in their ideas. Dramatic play areas have come alive with storytelling, role-playing, and cooperative play that supports language development and social-emotional growth.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most exciting is the way these resources have sparked genuine enthusiasm among our students. Each new material is met with wide eyes, eager hands, and joyful conversations. Students proudly share what they are building, painting, or pretending, and teachers see increased engagement, longer attention spans, and deeper learning as a result. The excitement is contagious, creating classrooms that feel vibrant, welcoming, and full of possibility.\r\n\r\nYour support has also empowered our educators. With access to high-quality materials, teachers are able to design learning experiences that meet diverse needs and interests. They can adapt activities, encourage creativity, and provide meaningful challenges that support each child's growth. These resources allow teachers to foster independence, curiosity, and confidence—key foundations for lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic growth, your generosity supports the whole child. Play-based learning encourages cooperation, communication, empathy, and resilience. As children work together, take turns, and solve problems, they are developing the social skills and emotional awareness that will guide them far beyond the preschool years. These moments—small yet powerful—are made possible because of your belief in early learning.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply aware that none of this would be possible without donors like you. Your generosity reflects a shared belief that early childhood education matters and that investing in young learners strengthens our entire community. By supporting Building Bright Minds, you are helping to lay a strong foundation for future success—one child, one classroom, and one joyful moment at a time.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students, our educators, and the power of learning through play. We are honored to partner with you and grateful for the impact you have made. Our students are excited, engaged, and thriving because of your support, and we look forward to continuing this meaningful work together.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation and gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1715987145445,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-enhancing-presch/8391022/","projectTitle":"\"Building Bright Minds: Enhancing Preschool Learning Through Play and Creativity\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spratlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2043377_orig.jpg?crop=1782,1782,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713529048083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2043377"},{"teacherId":2043377,"projectId":9715323,"letterContent":"On behalf of our staff, families, and—most importantly—our incredible preschoolers, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donation of play food for our special needs preschool classroom. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have already made a meaningful difference in our housekeeping area, transforming it into a rich, engaging space where children can learn, explore, and grow through real-world, impactful experiences.\r\n\r\nFor young children, especially those with special needs, learning happens best through hands-on, meaningful play. The play food you donated is far more than a classroom material—it is a powerful learning tool that supports development across multiple domains. In our housekeeping area, children are able to safely explore everyday life skills such as cooking, shopping, serving meals, and cleaning up. These activities may seem simple, but for our preschoolers they are essential building blocks for independence, confidence, and understanding the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour donation allows our children to practice communication and social interaction in natural and motivating ways. As they pretend to cook meals together or serve food to friends and teachers, they are learning how to take turns, make choices, follow routines, and express their needs and ideas. For children who are developing speech or using alternative communication methods, this type of play provides meaningful opportunities to practice vocabulary, gestures, and social exchanges in a low-pressure, joyful environment.\r\n\r\nThe play food also supports important cognitive and academic skills. Children are learning to categorize items, identify colors and shapes, count pieces, and follow simple sequences like preparing a meal from start to finish. These foundational skills are critical for later success in school, and your generosity helps ensure that our students can learn them in a way that is engaging and accessible to their individual needs.\r\n\r\nEqually important, the housekeeping area fosters independence and self-confidence. Many of our students benefit from practicing real-world routines in a safe, supportive setting. By pretending to prepare meals or organize food items, children gain a sense of accomplishment and pride in their abilities. These small successes build confidence that carries over into other areas of learning and daily life.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also had a positive impact on our teachers and support staff. Having high-quality, developmentally appropriate materials allows us to better individualize instruction and create inclusive learning experiences for every child. The play food gives us endless opportunities to adapt activities to meet sensory, motor, and communication needs while still maintaining the joy and authenticity of play.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity sends a powerful message to our children and families: they are valued, supported, and worthy of investment. Many of our families face daily challenges, and knowing that community members care deeply about their children's growth and happiness means more than words can express. Your support helps create an environment where children feel safe, included, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the potential of our special needs preschoolers and for helping us provide meaningful, real-world learning experiences. Your kindness will continue to make an impact every day as children play, learn, and grow in our housekeeping area. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1761051959132,"projectUrl":"project/play-food-for-real-world-learning/9715323/","projectTitle":"Play Food for Real-World Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spratlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2043377_orig.jpg?crop=1782,1782,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713529048083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2043377"},{"teacherId":2043377,"projectId":8321174,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire preschool community, and most especially our incredible group of special needs preschoolers, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donation of art supplies. Your kindness has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your thoughtfulness and support.\r\n\r\nArt is far more than a fun activity for our children—it is a powerful tool for communication, emotional expression, sensory exploration, and skill development. Many of our students face challenges with verbal communication, fine motor skills, or emotional regulation. Through art, they are able to express feelings they may not yet have words for, build confidence through creativity, and experience success in ways that feel joyful and empowering. Because of your donation, our children now have access to materials that invite exploration, imagination, and growth every single day.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies you provided have already transformed our learning environment. Bright crayons, paints, textured papers, markers, and other creative tools have sparked excitement and curiosity among our students. We see smiles light up when art time begins, hands eagerly reaching for colors, and children proudly holding up their creations to share with teachers and classmates. These moments may seem small, but for our students, they represent huge milestones in self-expression, independence, and engagement.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also supports important developmental goals. Using art supplies helps our children strengthen fine motor skills such as grasping, squeezing, cutting, and drawing. These skills are essential building blocks for everyday tasks like writing, dressing, and self-care. Art activities also encourage focus, patience, problem-solving, and sensory integration, all within a safe and supportive environment. Because of your donation, we are able to offer these therapeutic benefits in a way that feels natural, fun, and inclusive.\r\n\r\nBeyond the developmental impact, your gift sends a powerful message to our children and families: that they are seen, valued, and supported by their community. Many of our families face unique challenges, and knowing that caring individuals like you are willing to invest in their children's growth means more than words can express. Your generosity helps create a classroom filled not only with art supplies, but with hope, encouragement, and opportunity.\r\n\r\nYour support also uplifts our educators, who are passionate about providing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for every child. Having access to quality materials allows teachers to design engaging lessons tailored to each child's needs and abilities. It empowers them to be creative, flexible, and responsive, ensuring that every student can participate and succeed at their own pace.\r\n\r\nWe want you to know that your donation is being used thoughtfully and intentionally, and its impact will continue far beyond the initial use of the supplies. Each painting, collage, or drawing created with your gift represents a step forward in a child's development and a moment of pride and accomplishment. These are memories and skills that will stay with our students long after preschool.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our children and for supporting their creativity, growth, and joy. Your generosity has made a real difference in their lives, and we are truly honored to have partners like you in our mission to nurture and empower every child.","fullyFundedDate":1714524691216,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-self-expression-and-artist/8321174/","projectTitle":"Creativity, Self-Expression, and Artistic Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spratlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2043377_orig.jpg?crop=1782,1782,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713529048083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2043377"},{"teacherId":2043377,"projectId":9950319,"letterContent":"I am writing with immense gratitude to thank you for your generous support of our Magna-Tiles project for little learners. Because of your kindness, our classroom has been enriched with a powerful, hands-on learning tool that will positively impact children for years to come. Your donation is more than a gift of materials—it is an investment in curiosity, creativity, and early learning foundations.\r\n\r\nMagna-Tiles provide young children with endless opportunities to explore, build, and discover through play. With these tiles, our students can experiment with shapes, colors, balance, and design in a way that is developmentally appropriate and deeply engaging. Every structure they create—whether simple or complex—represents problem-solving, imagination, and growing confidence. Thanks to you, our learners now have access to materials that encourage exploration without limits.\r\n\r\nFor little learners, especially in early childhood settings, play-based learning is essential. Magna-Tiles support critical developmental skills such as fine motor coordination, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. As children connect tiles together, they strengthen the small muscles in their hands while also learning how parts relate to a whole. These experiences directly support early math and STEM concepts, including geometry, symmetry, counting, and pattern recognition.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these materials foster important social and emotional skills. Our students often work together to build shared creations, practicing communication, cooperation, and turn-taking. They learn to listen to each other's ideas, negotiate plans, and celebrate success as a group. When structures fall, children learn resilience, patience, and perseverance as they try again. These are powerful life skills that begin forming in early childhood, and your donation helps nurture them in a joyful, supportive way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is especially meaningful because it allows us to meet the diverse needs of our learners. Magna-Tiles are accessible to children with different learning styles and abilities, making them an inclusive resource for our classroom. Visual learners, tactile learners, and hands-on explorers all benefit from this open-ended material. Every child can participate, succeed, and feel proud of what they create.\r\n\r\nWe see the impact of your support every single day—in the excitement on students' faces, in their focused engagement, and in the conversations sparked by their creations. What may seem like a simple set of tiles becomes a bridge to deeper learning, confidence, and self-expression. Your contribution helps create a classroom environment where learning feels joyful, safe, and inspiring.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for supporting early childhood education. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and we are deeply appreciative of your commitment to helping little learners grow, explore, and thrive. We are honored to have your support and will continue to use these materials with gratitude and care.","fullyFundedDate":1765476011305,"projectUrl":"project/foundations-of-stem-magna-tiles-for-li/9950319/","projectTitle":"“Foundations of Stem: Magna-Tiles for Little Learners\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spratlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2043377_orig.jpg?crop=1782,1782,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713529048083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2043377"},{"teacherId":2043377,"projectId":8341782,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our special needs preschool classroom. Your support means more than you know. Because of your kindness, our young learners now have access to hands-on STEM experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and open doors to new ways of understanding the world around them.\r\n\r\nThese materials make a tremendous difference for our students, many of whom learn best through exploration, movement, and sensory-rich activities. The tools you've provided allow them to engage with science, technology, engineering, and math in meaningful and joyful ways—whether they're building structures, experimenting with cause and effect, or practicing early problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation shows our students that they are valued, capable, and deserving of high-quality educational opportunities. Thank you for investing in their growth, their excitement for learning, and their bright futures. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1714678774435,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-pre-k/8341782/","projectTitle":"STEM for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spratlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2043377_orig.jpg?crop=1782,1782,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713529048083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2043377"},{"teacherId":2043377,"projectId":9896841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward our LEGO resources. Your kindness has brought excitement, color, and opportunity into our learning space. Because of your support, we are able to provide materials that spark curiosity, creativity, and joy.\r\n\r\nThese LEGO sets are especially meaningful for our special-needs learners. They offer hands-on experiences that help students strengthen fine-motor skills, practice problem-solving, and build confidence at their own pace. Most importantly, they give our learners a chance to express themselves in ways that feel comfortable and empowering.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your willingness to invest in our students' growth. Your generosity has made an immediate and lasting impact, and our classroom is brighter because of you. Thank you for believing in our learners and helping us create a space where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763993066297,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges-fine-motor-growth-thro/9896841/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges: Fine Motor Growth Through LEGO Partnership","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spratlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2043377_orig.jpg?crop=1782,1782,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713529048083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2043377"},{"teacherId":2043377,"projectId":9715166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward purchasing art supplies for our special needs students. Your support brings creativity, joy, and opportunity into our classroom each day. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to materials that help them express themselves, build confidence, and explore the world through color, texture, and imagination.\r\n\r\nThe new art supplies are already making a wonderful impact. Our students are engaging in projects that strengthen fine motor skills, communication, and sensory exploration, all while having fun and discovering new interests. These tools allow us to provide inclusive, hands-on activities that meet each child's unique learning style and developmental needs, making art accessible and meaningful for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brightened our classroom and opened doors for creativity that some students have never experienced before. Thank you for believing in our children, supporting their growth, and giving them the chance to create artwork they are truly proud of. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and the lasting difference it makes in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1762267654132,"projectUrl":"project/colors-creativity-and-confidence-for/9715166/","projectTitle":"\"Colors, Creativity, and Confidence for Special Learners\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spratlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2043377_orig.jpg?crop=1782,1782,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713529048083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2043377"},{"teacherId":2043377,"projectId":8321146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward purchasing sensory tools for our autistic students. Your support means more than you know, as these materials play an essential role in helping our learners feel calm, focused, and ready to engage in the classroom. Because of your kindness, we are able to provide sensory experiences that meet their individual needs and create a safe, supportive environment where they can thrive.\r\n\r\nThe new sensory tools are already making a tremendous difference. Our students are exploring textures, sounds, and movement in ways that help them regulate their emotions, build independence, and connect more comfortably with the world around them. These resources allow us to offer personalized strategies that reduce overwhelm and support meaningful participation during learning, play, and social interactions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought joy, comfort, and confidence to our classroom. You have helped remove barriers and opened the door to new opportunities for exploration, communication, and growth. Thank you for believing in our students, supporting their unique needs, and making a positive difference in their daily lives. We are truly grateful for your compassion and support.","fullyFundedDate":1714423484479,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-help-students-with-autism/8321146/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools Help Student's With Autism Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spratlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2043377_orig.jpg?crop=1782,1782,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713529048083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2043377"},{"teacherId":4881569,"projectId":9381918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the recent workbooks. Your thoughtful gesture is truly appreciated, and the materials are an invaluable resource for my work/studies.\r\nI was particularly struck by the sections on writing. The practical exercises and detailed explanations have given me a much clearer understanding of the subject. I am already applying some of the principles I learned, which has been incredibly beneficial.\r\nI am genuinely grateful for your support and the effort you put into gathering and sharing these resources. Thank you again for your kindness; it has certainly made a significant difference.","fullyFundedDate":1754879854799,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-superstars/9381918/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4881569_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666237172651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4881569"},{"teacherId":8700358,"projectId":9383181,"letterContent":"When my students visit the library, I want them to feel excited and welcome, and one of the ways of doing this is offering books they enjoy checking out. The shelves in the library should be as diverse as the students that visit on a daily basis. Would you want to check a book out that you cannot identify with the main character, or any of the secondary characters? I think not! \r\nWith your help and generous support, I was able to get books in my library that my students can see themselves in leading and supporting roles. Reading is so important, and by having these diverse books it makes it easier and more enjoyable for the students to come in to the library, check out books, and go on so many different adventures!","fullyFundedDate":1750929698374,"projectUrl":"project/people-in-colors/9383181/","projectTitle":"People In Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wegrzynowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8700358_orig.jpg?crop=316,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664382483406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adlaistevenson"},{"teacherId":8700358,"projectId":9257962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity towards helping my project get funded. This means so much to the students that come into the library to check out books. When students see the books that have characters that resemble them and themes that they are familiar with, it makes it so much easier for the students to pick out a book and read. Reading is so very important in every student's school career and it can become an enjoyable habit throughout life. \r\nWhen the students visit the library I show them the new books our library received, they are super excited! We are grateful for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1746489251526,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world/9257962/","projectTitle":"Color Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wegrzynowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8700358_orig.jpg?crop=316,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664382483406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adlaistevenson"},{"teacherId":8700358,"projectId":9004709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my project. We have a nice playground for our kids to play on when it is nice outside, however the weather is starting to change and as the seasons change so does where recess will be held. During the winter the kids have to stay inside for recess because of the plummeting temperatures and since being inside is more confining, we like to have fun and educational toys and games for the kids to use. With your help, we were able to get puzzles, building block type things along with crayons to color and draw, and some other games.\r\nYou truly have made a difference to so many children through your gesture of kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1734712116378,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-can-be-so-boring/9004709/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Can Be So Boring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wegrzynowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8700358_orig.jpg?crop=316,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664382483406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adlaistevenson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83593","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":293,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":97,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.5,"schoolId":83593,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Adlai Stevenson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Adlai Stevenson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/cleveland-metropolitan-school-district/adlai-stevenson-elementary-school/83593"}