{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carl Von Linne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8614024,"projectId":9808142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the keyboard cases for the iPads that we receive for our classrooms. Our students use the keyboards with the trackpads all the time when they have to write essays.\r\n\r\nNow the iPads allow for students to input things in creative ways:\r\n- They can use their voice.\r\n- They can use drawings.\r\n- They can use their touch screens in order to share their ideas.\r\n- They can even record themselves.\r\n\r\n\r\nHowever, they also have typed essays that they have to complete to be able to share their ideas. As such, it's been great for students to have those keyboards. They attach and detach quite easily.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1763576143022,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-keyboard-cases-for-scientific-writi/9808142/","projectTitle":"iPad Keyboard Cases for Scientific Writing and Lab Reports","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8614024_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660268823902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsyedjahmed"},{"teacherId":8614024,"projectId":9808240,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project! The two iPads have arrived in our classroom, and they have completely transformed the way my students approach learning. Because of your support, my talkative and insightful students now have the perfect creative outlets to channel their big ideas. They have officially transitioned from being passive consumers of technology to active creators, building a strong identity as young scientists and deep thinkers.\r\nSince introducing the iPads, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement. During our recent science units, students used **Apple Clips** and **iMovie** to record themselves explaining scientific concepts and documenting their hands-on experiments. They have also loved using **GarageBand** to produce their own podcasts, where they discuss connections between our lessons and the world around them. These tools have allowed them to put their thoughts into beautiful, organized multimedia displays. We are already preparing to share these amazing creations with the wider school community, and the students could not be prouder of their work. Thank you for giving them the power to make their voices heard!","fullyFundedDate":1763574034770,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-scientific-argumentation/9808240/","projectTitle":"iPads for Scientific Argumentation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8614024_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660268823902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsyedjahmed"},{"teacherId":8614024,"projectId":9909116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project! The two iPads have arrived in our classroom, and they have completely transformed the way my students approach learning. Because of your support, my talkative and insightful students now have the perfect creative outlets to channel their big ideas. They have officially transitioned from being passive consumers of technology to active creators, building a strong identity as young scientists and deep thinkers.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the iPads, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement. During our recent science units, students used **Apple Clips** and **iMovie** to record themselves explaining scientific concepts and documenting their hands-on experiments. They have also loved using **GarageBand** to produce their own podcasts, where they discuss connections between our lessons and the world around them. These tools have allowed them to put their thoughts into beautiful, organized multimedia displays. We are already preparing to share these amazing creations with the wider school community, and the students could not be prouder of their work. Thank you for giving them the power to make their voices heard!","fullyFundedDate":1768499781552,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-scientific-argumentation/9909116/","projectTitle":"iPads for Scientific Argumentation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8614024_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660268823902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsyedjahmed"},{"teacherId":28892,"projectId":9616256,"letterContent":"Thanks very much for your generous donation of glazes for my students ceramic studio. Without your support I am not sure that my students would have been afforded many ceramic experiences.\r\nMost Junior high students are in the process of researching \"alternative\" glazing techniques.\r\nI am reteaching myself and honing my own skills so that I can model some of them to my students. \r\nYou have created a new found energy in my students about making ceramics and decorating their pieces with glaze.\r\nI wish I could have snapped some pics of my students doing bubble glazes as they were adorable blowing bubbles onto their bisque ware pieces but unfortunately too many of my student's parents won't sign photo releases. \r\nThanks for bringing back the vibe of joy and creativity into my ceramics classes.","fullyFundedDate":1755728074318,"projectUrl":"project/dazed-and-not-confused/9616256/","projectTitle":"Dazed and Not Confused","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Helbig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466379142497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-helbig"},{"teacherId":28892,"projectId":9249462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. I apologize that it has taken me some time to get feedback to you. My students are truly learning how to be artists using the studio habits of mind. They are learning how to plan, research, discuss, and problem solve their own unique choice based art lessons.\r\nThe supplies that this grant afforded really helped my classroom become more organized into centers in which students are free to explore their own creative endeavors.\r\nI have wanted to do choice based art education for some time but was not able to do so simply because of all the moving parts and variety of supplies. Thanks for helping my students be independent problem solvers and artists. By helping me to contain the creativity into a very organized classroom/art studio.","fullyFundedDate":1744654337527,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-organized-crime-organize-suppli/9249462/","projectTitle":"No More Organized Crime! Organize Supplies for the Art room.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Helbig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466379142497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-helbig"},{"teacherId":2432798,"projectId":9771154,"letterContent":"The LES Leaders in Action project that you have so generously help fund, has significantly enhanced student learning by transforming middle schoolers from passive consumers of information into active, skilled communicators. By utilizing professional-grade video equipment, students have engaged in authentic, project-based learning that sharpens their technical literacy and verbal communication skills far beyond traditional classroom activities. \r\nThe process of producing school-wide news reports requires high-level collaboration and critical thinking, as students must synthesize complex school events into cohesive narratives. The students have been successful in doing this in both their native language and their second language. Furthermore, the integration of multicultural environmental design—such as visual displays that celebrate dual-language identities—has created a psychologically safe and inclusive atmosphere. This sense of belonging is a critical prerequisite for academic engagement, as it has empowered our students to take creative risks and view themselves as capable leaders and advocates within their community.","fullyFundedDate":1764417755199,"projectUrl":"project/cultural-connection/9771154/","projectTitle":"Cultural Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2432798_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500867511406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keyla-mendez"},{"teacherId":10173875,"projectId":9585222,"letterContent":"Students were so excited to receive the items from our list and they pointed out how generous you were. \r\n\r\nI had teams of students work in teams as systems engineers to unpack and and put items together by directions (except for the printer). They had so much fun and it was a great learning experience!\r\n\r\nWe have use most of the items daily. The wall hanging haven't been used yet but we are going to use them for creating math problems and finding examples of symmetry, different types of angles, examples of multiplicative relationships, and more!","fullyFundedDate":1755752349223,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-comfort-for-my-4th-grade-mat/9585222/","projectTitle":"Counting on Comfort for my 4th Grade Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Malone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10173875"},{"teacherId":7006041,"projectId":9743072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to Linne's Battle of the Books Club!! This year's group is bigger than ever. Yesterday I told students to bring blankets and pillows and we had a cozy hour of reading. It was such a sweet afternoon watching them read, share book recommendations and form community among book lovers. \r\nOur group includes students who have already read 19 out of the 20 titles from the Battle of the Books list, to those who have just completed their first chapter book ever. As I went around the room talking to students about their books, there was a mix of pride, joy and comfort. I tell people, this club isn't necessarily for everyone, but for those that it is, it is really a magical place.\r\nHaving the copies of the books available for students to browse and choose makes the club run so smoothly. It is truly a joy to watch them go to the bins to choose their next adventure. This is possible because of your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1758923814679,"projectUrl":"project/linne-lions-battle-of-the-books/9743072/","projectTitle":"Linne Lions Battle of the Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7006041"},{"teacherId":8614024,"projectId":9328142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Apple Pencils to our classroom. Your kindness has truly sparked excitement and engagement among my students. For a classroom that relies on technology to bridge learning gaps, having these tools has turned our iPads from simple viewing devices into powerful canvases for creativity. It is humbling to see how much strangers care about my students' education, and your gift has made them feel incredibly special and supported.\r\nIn our science lessons, the impact has been immediate and transformative. We are currently studying Matter and Properties, and the Apple Pencils have allowed students to move beyond simple typing to become true digital creators. They are now using the styluses to handwrite their scientific definitions, sketch diagrams of physical properties, and annotate their digital notebooks with precision. Being able to draw, highlight, and write directly on the screen helps them visualize complex concepts in a way that typing alone cannot. Thank you for giving them the tools to explore science with their hands and their imaginations.","fullyFundedDate":1755752417401,"projectUrl":"project/diagram-draw-and-write-yep-its-ste/9328142/","projectTitle":"Diagram, Draw, and Write… Yep, It’s STEAM with Apple Pencils!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8614024_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660268823902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsyedjahmed"},{"teacherId":28892,"projectId":9616735,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generosity with the supplies of paper mache paste and tissue paper so my mostly Latinx students could work on collaborative sculptures - paper mache projects. They really enjoyed this project. It taught them group work skills, how to envision a concept and how to work to make it happen.\r\nThey learned about traditional paper mache making of Pinatas. They designed everything without any interference from me (their art teacher). This project helped my junior high students know that they can work in a group and somewhat independently to achieve a goal. Students are coming to me during their lunch hour and asking me to create more outside of their normally scheduled class. Thanks for bringing this joy into the artroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755729564450,"projectUrl":"project/paper-mache-for-group-projects-and-cultu/9616735/","projectTitle":"Paper Mache for Group Projects and Cultural Connections.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Helbig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466379142497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-helbig"},{"teacherId":28892,"projectId":9195403,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for your generous donation to allow my students to work with the medium of carboard with ease. In years past my students struggled with cutting carboard with scissors and other tools that just did not seem to work well for them.\r\n\r\nThe utility knifes and electric cardboard cutters made this particular project run more smoothly as they worked on their collaborative group sculpture projects. Kids were able to make much more sophisticated cuts than they ever were in prior years. \r\nI anticipate my upcoming sculpture class will be a success as a result of these tools.\r\n\r\nUsing tools that could potentially pose a safety threat taught my students responsibility and basic safety expectations to be followed in the art room.","fullyFundedDate":1742924055838,"projectUrl":"project/a-cut-above-tools-for-the-art-room/9195403/","projectTitle":"A Cut Above - Tools for the Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Helbig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466379142497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-helbig"},{"teacherId":28892,"projectId":9258408,"letterContent":"I appreciate your generosity in supplying bats to my middle school ceramics studio. It has made wheel throwing in an hour long period doable. \r\nStudents learned how to throw various ceramic vessels on the pottery wheels and work could be removed and cured and trimmed by hand while other students took turns throwing objects on the pottery wheel.\r\n\r\nMy ceramics courses run much more efficiently than they used to and the bats really do provide more students the opportunity to throw/create using the wheel than ever before.\r\n\r\nAs a replant Detroiter to the Chicago Area I was very please to know that General Motors was a donor to this project. \r\nThanks for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746716170945,"projectUrl":"project/a-bat-out-of-mr-helbigs-studio-w/9258408/","projectTitle":"A Bat Out of Mr. Hel....big's Studio: Wheel Throwing Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Helbig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466379142497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-helbig"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5562","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":681,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.9,"schoolId":5562,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carl Von Linne Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carl Von Linne Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/carl-von-linne-elementary-school/5562"}