{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mosaic School of Fine Arts","outOfStateSupporters":25.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7463432,"projectId":9998629,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how much of a relief it was to open these boxes of supplies. To most people, a box of pencils and glue sticks might not seem like a big deal, but in a 7th-grade science lab, they are gold! Before this project was funded, we spent way too much time at the start of every class \"hunting and gathering\" for a pencil that worked or a glue stick that wasn't dried out. When the kids saw the new materials, there was honestly a cheer. Having easy access to materials has changed the whole vibe of the room; they can just grab what they need and dive straight into the science.\r\n\r\nWe put these supplies to use right away while studying cells. My students were finally able to cut, paste, and color-code their own cell diagrams in their interactive notebooks without having to wait ten minutes to share a single bottle of glue with five other people. Several of my students were so proud of how professional and organized their notebooks looked as they labeled their DNA models. Having the right tools allowed them to focus on the details of their work and really take pride in being researchers.\r\n\r\nOur next big step is diving into genetics! We're about to start building Punnett squares to predict different traits, and having these notebooks organized and ready means we won't miss a beat. Every student now has a dedicated place to track their data and show off what they've learned. You didn't just give us \"stuff\" but you gave us back our class time and helped my students feel a true sense of accomplishment in their hard work. We appreciate it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1771012002779,"projectUrl":"project/stop-the-search-supplies-for-success-in/9998629/","projectTitle":"Stop the Search! Supplies for Success in 7th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7463432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768404285174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7463432"},{"teacherId":7463432,"projectId":9690367,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how much of a difference these the iPads have already made. In a room with many different languages, things are always moving! Before these arrived, I'd often see a student struggling with a tough science concept, leaning over to whisper to a friend who spoke their language. While it's great they want to help each other, that friend usually had their own assignment to finish, too. Now, these iPads act like a \"digital buddy.\" If a student gets stuck on a word, they can quickly look it up or see a visual of it on the screen without having to pull a classmate away from their own learning. It keeps everyone on track and makes the room run so much smoother.\r\n\r\nThe kids are honestly most excited about how interactive everything is. They've been using apps where they can record themselves speaking or draw out their ideas when they don't have the English words yet. There's a certain \"cool factor\" to using a tablet that makes them feel like they're part of the modern world, not just \"the kid who is still learning the language.\" It's turned a lot of frustration into \"Aha!\" moments.\r\n\r\nI have one student in particular who was really struggling to keep up with our social studies readings. He used to spend half the period waiting for a friend to translate instructions for him. Since we started using the iPads, he's been able to use a \"speak-to-text\" tool to hear the lesson in his native language while following along in English. The change in his face when he finally \"got it\" on his own was incredible. He went from waiting for help to jumping right into the activity. You've given my students a sense of independence that is just priceless.","fullyFundedDate":1766537274774,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-to-the-rescue-2/9690367/","projectTitle":"iPads to the Rescue 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7463432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768404285174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7463432"},{"teacherId":10239443,"projectId":9879455,"letterContent":"I would like to thank each and every person that was able to donate to my classroom. Being in a fine art school it is very important for children to be able to deepen their knowledge within the arts and I am very grateful that my students were able to have that opportunity with the donations from this project. The students were very excited to use all the new materials and create their own art. I appreciate everyone that made this possible for the student's benefit and their learning. 112 cannot wait to continue creating arts and crafts.","fullyFundedDate":1764635880440,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-community-art-supply-donation/9879455/","projectTitle":"Color our community- art supply donations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239443"},{"teacherId":10358222,"projectId":9911338,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to explain how thankful I am for you all donating to Room 106. Each and every item on the wish list has contributed to the ongoing construction of this classroom. The students use their individual headphones, writing binders, and all the other materials almost every day. The transition to a new classroom hasn't always been easy; however, with your kindness and help, we have been able to hurdle this new challenge and create a new environment where my students can call their own. They are getting the education they deserve without worrying about overcrowding. I cannot thank you enough. Until next time.","fullyFundedDate":1764002315663,"projectUrl":"project/new-3rd-grade-class/9911338/","projectTitle":"New 3rd-Grade Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrj-room106"},{"teacherId":1633647,"projectId":9484081,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The cleaning supplies are helping to keep our room a clean and tidy space for our young learners. I have noticed how happy the children are to have a clean space to learn. \r\n\r\nSo much of the day is at the rug and tables. The vacuum has kept our rug clear of dirt and debris. It's also help keep them focused. Any liitle scrap on the rug can be a big distracter for our prek learners. Thanks to the wonderful cleaning sprays that are keeping our tables shiny. The children love to help keep them clean.","fullyFundedDate":1761935073637,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tidiness/9484081/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tidiness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deanna (Gramatis)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1633647_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525046947761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-gramatis-mendieta"},{"teacherId":7463432,"projectId":9681970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make this project possible. Our school is very diverse, with students who speak many different languages, and many of my 7th grade students are still learning English. The iPads have been a huge help in supporting their learning. Students are able to use translation tools, visuals, and audio support to better understand lessons and classwork. This has helped them feel more confident and successful when learning new content in English.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is being able to learn in ways that meet their individual needs. They enjoy using iPads to listen to directions, look up words they don't know, and show what they know through typing, recording, or interactive activities. I've seen students who were once very quiet become more engaged and willing to participate. Some students who struggled to complete work independently are now able to do so with the help of these tools.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students feel more supported and included in the classroom. The iPads have helped remove language barriers and created a more positive learning environment for all students. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in our students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1760623255786,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-to-the-rescue/9681970/","projectTitle":"iPads to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7463432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768404285174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7463432"},{"teacherId":3259913,"projectId":9598704,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my classroom with your donation. Our school is still struggling with custodial issues. The students and I have been using the vacuum several times a week. They think it is fun! It is very easy to use, lightweight, and it self-empties. I believe it helps the younger students focus during the lesson when they are sitting at the carpet and it is clean. The mop has helped students independently clean up paint incidents. Most students are eager to use it. I know these seem like basic necessities, but we do need and use them. I appreciate what you have done for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1755718869117,"projectUrl":"project/squeaky-clean/9598704/","projectTitle":"Squeaky Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3259913_orig.jpg?crop=787,787,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755221631951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-doman"},{"teacherId":10239443,"projectId":9878289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the materials to our classroom. Your kindness has made a huge impact to our classroom and a meaningful difference to my students. With these materials I am able to provide a the correct support and resources for the benefit of their learning. \r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond just the materials provided, it shows students the support they have in their community and thrives them to push more into their education and their engagement. Room 112 is super grateful for the support and once again thank you for being apart of the community and helping me push my students more into success.","fullyFundedDate":1763583517294,"projectUrl":"project/manipulativesmaterials-needed/9878289/","projectTitle":"Manipulatives/Materials Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239443"},{"teacherId":10239443,"projectId":9678058,"letterContent":"I would like to take a moment to say thank you for donating these items to my classroom. The sensory objects were needed and are used daily! \r\n\r\nThe children enjoy using the sensory stress balls while listening to/looking at different read aloud books. I have one student that uses the wobble cushion more on a regular basis but it is free to all students to use. The kinetic sand has been a hit and the students are always going to the class sensory bin to play with the sand and create different objects alongside the tools sent in the package. The brain flakes are engaging and used at least 2x a week during morning play. Brain flakes lets students use their creative mind to make their own creations. \r\n\r\nI cannot wait for more and better projects to create for my class!","fullyFundedDate":1757423365590,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-objects/9678058/","projectTitle":"Sensory Objects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239443"},{"teacherId":747463,"projectId":9466642,"letterContent":"Thank You so much for donating to this project. We feel fortunate to have received these new headphones to use with IPAD'S and at the Listening Center. The headphones that we had before were broken, old, falling apart, students could hear through only one ear; it was not a good experience when it was time to put on headphones in my classroom. I was constantly having to hear students complain about our headphones. This impeded students to be able to successfully listen to a story with headphones.\r\n This is currently not the situation in my classroom anymore. Since we have received these wonderful new headphones students can listen to a story at the Listening Center, they can also listen to their IPAD. These headphones were very much needed in my classroom and thanks to you I am able to give my students headphones to use during class.","fullyFundedDate":1757534437544,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-hear/9466642/","projectTitle":"I Can't Hear!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/samalis"},{"teacherId":747463,"projectId":9473584,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating for our new classroom rug. It was time for a new classroom rug! Our rug was a hand me down, it was old and stained. :(\r\nMy first grade students entered our classroom and right away noticed the bright, comfy new classroom rug. They ran to the rug, some students sat, others laid down. \r\nWe spend a lot of time in our classroom rug. During all of instruction students are sitting on our classroom rug. We are so grateful that we received this new classroom rug so students can be comfy during instruction.","fullyFundedDate":1754343374546,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-all-students/9473584/","projectTitle":"A Place For All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/samalis"},{"teacherId":1633647,"projectId":9583720,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of art materials for our Pre-K classroom. Your kindness has brought so much joy and excitement to our students who love exploring their creativity through drawing, painting, and building. These tools give them tools to express themselves, practice fine motor skills, and bring their imagination to life.\r\nYour support means more than just new materials-it creates opportunites for our students to grow, learn, and shine. Every crayon, paintbrush, and piece of paper helps them discover their abilities and feel proud of what they can create. Thanks for believing in the importance of early childhood education.","fullyFundedDate":1755718868814,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists/9583720/","projectTitle":"Little Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deanna (Gramatis)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1633647_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525046947761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-gramatis-mendieta"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5365","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":718,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":36,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.3,"schoolId":5365,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mosaic School of Fine Arts on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mosaic School of Fine Arts","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/boone-elementary-school/5365"}