{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carl Von Linne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1699977,"projectId":9325750,"letterContent":"The \"Visualizing and Verbalizing\" kit you gifted our students has already proved to be useful! The wonderful thing about the kit is that it is leveled so that students can increase their expressive language skills in a structured manner, and build upon what they have already learned. \r\n\r\nWe have started at the first level already with students ranging from 4th grade to 8th grade. Students use visuals and verbal reminders of aspects of what to include in their spoken descriptions of pictures or situations. They have had to examine what are relevant aspects to share and how to use words to paint a picture in others' minds. \r\n\r\nWhat is especially useful about this kit is that it considers the age and maturity of the students. While it provides functional language practice for speaking (and adds to the foundation for writing skills), it also does not appear overly childish, and the students appreciate it.\r\n\r\nThis kit will be useful for the students of Chicago Public Schools for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1755752805227,"projectUrl":"project/visualizing-increased-language-skills-an/9325750/","projectTitle":"Visualizing Increased Language Skills and Confidence for Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabideau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1699977_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449847141995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1699977"},{"teacherId":9372558,"projectId":9336584,"letterContent":"We want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donations that fully funded the purchase of a new printer and essential book binding/repair supplies for the Carl Von Linne Elementary School library in Chicago. Your commitment to supporting early education and literacy is truly inspiring, and we were thrilled to get these resources set up immediately. Thanks to you, our library staff and students now have tools that will make a massive, tangible difference every day.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift goes far beyond simple supplies; it transforms the library into a true creation and resource hub. The new printer allows our staff to quickly produce vibrant educational posters, customized reading aids, and materials, making the space more engaging than ever. Even more exciting are the book binding tools, which help us prep new books and easily repair damaged books, ensuring our existing collection remains robust and available for years to come. You haven't just provided tools; you've opened a new world of creativity and resourcefulness for our young readers.\r\n\r\nThank you once more for investing directly in the future of our students. We are already seeing the excitement in their eyes as they visit their library. We look forward to sharing photos and updates on the wonderful projects your generosity makes possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755703672444,"projectUrl":"project/library-supplies/9336584/","projectTitle":"Library Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9372558_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743796133688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372558"},{"teacherId":9770602,"projectId":9636756,"letterContent":"When our calm corner materials arrived, my Kindergarten Dual Language students were absolutely filled with excitement and curiosity. Their faces lit up as we unpacked the sensory tools, soft seating, and mindfulness resources together. We talked about how this special space would help us when we feel sad, angry, or overwhelmed, and my students eagerly shared moments when they might need to take a calming break. Watching them handle each item with care and appreciation truly reminded me how powerful these small acts of kindness can be.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using our calm corner daily, and it has made such a positive difference in our classroom community. Students are learning to recognize their emotions, take deep breaths, and use tools like sensory bottles, breathing cards, and fidget items to help themselves refocus.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels calmer, safer, and more connected. My next goal is to continue integrating social-emotional lessons and mindfulness activities that empower students to express themselves in both English and Spanish. Your support has helped create not only a calm space, but also a culture of compassion and understanding that will continue to grow throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1757527959926,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-corner-for-big-feelings-in-kinder/9636756/","projectTitle":"A Calm Corner for Big Feelings in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmella"},{"teacherId":8614024,"projectId":9238142,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to share that the paperfeel screen protectors have arrived, and they are already making a huge difference for our 7th and 8th-grade science students! Thank you for your incredible generosity. Before, students struggled to take neat, accurate notes and draw complex diagrams on the iPads' slick screens. Now, the paperfeel surface mimics writing on a notebook, allowing them to draw cell structures and sketch circuits with greater precision and ease. This simple but powerful tool has eliminated the frustration of their styluses slipping, leading to better-quality work and stronger foundational skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation has created a tangible boost in motivation and engagement across the classroom. Students are genuinely excited to use their iPads for note-taking, making learning science more accessible and enjoyable. Knowing you believe in our students and are willing to invest in their success is truly humbling and encouraging. Thank you again for empowering our young scientists and for making such a positive, lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1744032997422,"projectUrl":"project/science-notes-and-diagrams-with-paperfee/9238142/","projectTitle":"Science Notes and Diagrams With Paperfeel iPad Screen Protectors","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":10039384,"projectId":9366745,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generosity. Your support has made a meaningful difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, I am now able to print out worksheets that reinforce learning at home. These materials allow parents to actively engage with their children's education and make learning both accessible and enjoyable for my Pre-K students.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only supported classroom instruction but has also strengthened the connection between school and home, fostering a more enriching and collaborative learning experience.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful contribution and for supporting early childhood education.","fullyFundedDate":1747837762073,"projectUrl":"project/we-think-with-ink/9366745/","projectTitle":"We Think With Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomasino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039384"},{"teacherId":2076681,"projectId":9036755,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations to my 'Creative Expression and Student Voice Through Photography' project. Thanks to your support, we now have two new Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR cameras, along with essential photography equipment, SD cards and card readers. These incredible tools are transforming our classroom experience, allowing more students to access professional-level cameras and develop their technical skills. Students are now able to experiment with different settings, capture stunning images, and learn the fundamentals of digital photography in a hands-on, engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe impact on my 6th-8th grade students has been truly inspiring. They are creating impressive photographs, editing their work, and sharing their creations confidently within our Google Classroom. These skills not only enhance their artistic expression but also prepare them for future photography, digital art classes, and creative opportunities in high school and beyond. Your support is opening doors for these young artists, empowering them to see the world through a new lens, and fostering their confidence and creativity in meaningful ways. Thank you for helping us nurture the next generation of visual storytellers.","fullyFundedDate":1746697848471,"projectUrl":"project/creative-expression-and-student-voice-th/9036755/","projectTitle":"Creative Expression and Student Voice through Photography","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mahoney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2076681_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507938507387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/girlsrobotics"},{"teacherId":1699977,"projectId":9168964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gift! The Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards you gifted us allowed me to purchase electronic materials that specifically cater to my students' needs and interests. Because my students range from 3-14 years of age, it can be difficult to find materials that target all of my students' areas of needs as well as finding materials that interest them. The materials include: PDFs to be printed or displayed, interactive games, or interactive flash cards. \r\n\r\nTopics include: accessible speech sound materials; language puzzles; book accompaniments; and materials that target specific areas, such as understanding complex sentence structures or formulating sentences. I have been able to purchase a myriad of materials that meet so many needs!\r\n\r\nMy middle school students have appreciated the more mature appearing and structured questions and my younger students cannot get enough of interactive games that involve practice with their speech sounds or vocabulary. These materials hit the sweet spot of being both effective as well as fun.","fullyFundedDate":1744204149525,"projectUrl":"project/speech-and-language-materials-for-all/9168964/","projectTitle":"Speech and Language Materials for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabideau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1699977_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449847141995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1699977"},{"teacherId":9372558,"projectId":9246104,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Carl Von Linne Elementary, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible donation of books to our library. Your kindness has a direct and meaningful impact on our students' lives. These books aren't just paper and ink; they are keys to new worlds, tools for learning, and sources of inspiration that will help our students build a brighter future. We are so grateful for your belief in the power of education and your commitment to supporting our community.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has already made our library a more vibrant and engaging place. Students that are visual learners especially love the graphic novels! We've seen the excitement on our students' faces as they explore the new titles and discover stories that speak to them. Your thoughtful gift is helping to cultivate a lifelong love of reading, which is one of the greatest gifts we can give. Thank you for making a difference and for investing in the potential of every child who walks through our doors.","fullyFundedDate":1744219621854,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-and-books-galore/9246104/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels and Books Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9372558_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743796133688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372558"},{"teacherId":7006041,"projectId":9246229,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous support of our \"Super Readers.\" I wish everyone could have seen the joy among the kids as the books arrived. I chose books that were of \"high interest\" because the students I work with sometimes find reading laborious, frustrating, or boring. As we work together day after day, their hard work leads to growth, these books were their sweet reward! We created a check out system and some kids came back nearly daily, ready to turn in the graphic novel they finished to grab the next one in the set.\r\n\r\nMy students come from a variety of economic backgrounds. Some students had many of these books at home and arrived to class talking about the new books they had gotten over the weekend. This left some kids wishing they could also have a chance to read them. Your wonderful gift made it possible for all of them to marvel over the Amulet series and giggle at a Dog Man book.\r\nThank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1744308445635,"projectUrl":"project/super-readers/9246229/","projectTitle":"Super Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7006041"},{"teacherId":9372558,"projectId":9229542,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Carl Von Linne Elementary, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible donation of books to our library. Your kindness has a direct and meaningful impact on our students' lives. These books aren't just paper and ink; they are keys to new worlds, tools for learning, and sources of inspiration that will help our students build a brighter future. We are so grateful for your belief in the power of education and your commitment to supporting our community.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has already made our library a more vibrant and engaging place. We've seen the excitement on our students' faces as they explore the new titles and discover stories that speak to them. Your thoughtful gift is helping to cultivate a lifelong love of reading, which is one of the greatest gifts we can give. Thank you for making a difference and for investing in the potential of every child who walks through our doors.","fullyFundedDate":1743873935956,"projectUrl":"project/popular-books-for-our-school-library/9229542/","projectTitle":"Popular Books For Our School Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9372558_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743796133688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372558"},{"teacherId":2432798,"projectId":9294694,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution toward our positive reinforcement program. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase a variety of exciting incentive prizes that are already making a meaningful impact in our school community. Students have been eagerly working toward earning these rewards, and the positive energy in our classrooms has been undeniable. One special moment that stands out was when a group of students earned their first classroom celebration and chose to \"shop\" from the incentive prizes—it was amazing to see their sense of pride and joy in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nWhen our students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them couldn't believe that these special items were truly meant for them, and their enthusiasm has motivated them to set personal goals and work even harder to embody the values of respect, responsibility, and kindness. The rewards are not just prizes—they have become powerful motivators that reinforce the growth mindset we are nurturing each day.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our students are channeling this momentum into ongoing projects, including a peer mentorship initiative where older students support younger ones in meeting their goals. These incentives are helping us create a culture of encouragement and accountability that extends beyond individual classrooms. We are excited to continue building on this foundation, and your generosity has been an essential part of making it possible. Thank you for giving our students the encouragement they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746722081685,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-future-reward-every-right-choi/9294694/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Future: Reward Every Right Choice","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":9655522,"projectId":8725416,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students had a wonderful time using all the hands on materials this year. They enjoyed using the manipulatives during math and literacy centers. 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