{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chase Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5992320,"projectId":10137597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of Bess Beetles, ants, ladybug larvae, ant farms and painted lady butterfly caterpillars to our classroom!\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have the incredible opportunity to observe the insects up close and to practice gentle handling of insects. Instead of just looking at textbook pictures, they are actively observing, recording observations and learning responsibility. Children have been saying how much they especially love the Bess Beetles and they say, \"They are soooo cute!\" By providing children with up close and personal experiences handling insects they have developed kindness and respect towards insects and their awareness of the vital roles insects play in our ecosystems has greatly enhanced. \r\nWe wouldn't be able to provide these engaging, hands-on STEM experiences without your partnership. We are so grateful for your belief and support of this project!","fullyFundedDate":1773424891640,"projectUrl":"project/for-love-of-insects/10137597/","projectTitle":"For Love of Insects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olsson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-olsson"},{"teacherId":1961423,"projectId":9933029,"letterContent":"This has been one of the coolest projects I have done in a very long time! The students were beyond excited to make art that actually lights up, and it was a great motivator for the last few weeks of school this year. \r\n\r\nWe were inspired by the artist Pine Bones whose artwork draws connections between animals, stars, and nature as living things. They each chose an animal or creature that inspired them. \r\n\r\nAdding the lights was tricky but definitely a good fine motor challenge as well. These materials really elevated our project and it was obvious in the student motivation and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1771007902780,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-essentials/9933029/","projectTitle":"Art Room Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1961423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471800271719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1961423"},{"teacherId":6832085,"projectId":10068585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The students loved the new books. Our small group time was greatly enriched by having access to these texts that go along with our small group curriculum. \r\n\r\nWith one of my groups I was able to explore the historical fiction genre through a fictional book about the Trail of Tears. Another group had the chance to explore the horror genre by reading one of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books. We were able to analyze foreshadowing and making inferences during our small group time. \r\n\r\nAnother benefit of the books that I chose for this project is that many of the books are part of a series. Students that enjoyed a certain book during small group time also had access to similar titles for their independent reading! Reading multiple books within series is extremely beneficial in increasing reading fluency, speed and inspiring students to have a life long love of reading. \r\n\r\nI am grateful to have started using the books and looking forward to the continued impact they will have in the years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1770944604012,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-guided-reading-books/10068585/","projectTitle":"High Interest Guided Reading Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6832085_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756578059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6832085"},{"teacherId":1583960,"projectId":10126626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Snip, Snip, Glue: Providing Art Materials.\" Because of you, our classroom is now filled with the tools our young learners need to explore, create, and express themselves in meaningful ways. Your kindness has made a direct and lasting impact on our students, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these new materials, my students have been eagerly using them during centers. One special moment that stood out was during a painting activity. Students used paintbrushes and canvas to create colorful art pieces depicting the colorful rays of the sun (mimicking the way light is produced when using a prism). Not only were they building fine motor skills, but they were also gaining confidence and finding their voices through art.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has become a space where creativity thrives, and every child has the opportunity to create, explore, and grow. Thank you for believing in our students and for making a difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1776114062105,"projectUrl":"project/snip-snip-glue-providing-art-material/10126626/","projectTitle":"Snip, Snip, Glue: Providing Art Materials for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quintana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1583960_orig.png?crop=522,522,x83,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611075138517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msquintanaprek"},{"teacherId":225700,"projectId":9743976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Donor's Choose Project. My students were so excited to open up the boxes full of art supplies that we would be able to use for our STEAM projects throughout this year. \r\n\r\nMy students could not wait to get their hands on the clay after reading The Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark, by Mary Pope Osborne. To complement the reading of this fiction book, my students completed a dinosaurs research project. Afterwards, they made beautiful clay models of their favorite dinosaurs and they proudly shared them with their parents. \r\n\r\nThe materials that my class received with your donations have become a great motivator for my students. At the beginning of each unit of study they are already anticipating the final STEAM project, which builds excitement for the learning process. Right now the excitement is building for the final story-telling project: cardboard puppets, which they will construct and decorate with the markers and paints purchased with your donations. We are also preparing for our Earth Day STEAM exhibition, and we will be using our special glow in the dark paint and button makers for those projects.\r\n\r\nWe are so very grateful for your support of our Donor's Choose project. My students are more engaged and excited to learn, knowing that they will be able to share their knowledge through art and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1768244865807,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-steam-into-the-classroom/9743976/","projectTitle":"Bringing STEAM into the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp225700_orig.jpg?crop=1364,1364,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758476387107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/225700"},{"teacherId":1457739,"projectId":10092449,"letterContent":"My students and I have fully integrated these notebooks into our daily ELA workshop. They have become the designated home for our \"Writer's Notebook\" routine, where students engage in daily \"Quick Writes\" to build writing stamina and explore complex themes in our current literature units. A specific moment that stands out occurred during our study of character motivation. Instead of just answering a prompt on a screen, students used their notebooks to create \"Character Maps,\" connecting quotes from the text to their own hand-drawn illustrations. Seeing the students physically flip back through previous pages to find evidence for their arguments has been a gamechanger for their organizational skills and critical thinking. They have a sense of ownership that has led to a noticeable increase in the care they put into their work; they aren't just completing an assignment they are building a portfolio of their own growth as writers.","fullyFundedDate":1772816305720,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-that-help-us-finish-strong/10092449/","projectTitle":"Notebooks That Help Us Finish Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bruehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1457739_orig.jpg?crop=430,430,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658182568280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1457739"},{"teacherId":10174687,"projectId":9586896,"letterContent":"Thank you for turning our \"gray\" indoor days into something vibrant and full of life! When the delivery arrived, the atmosphere in the room was electric—you'd have thought it was a holiday morning. Seeing my students' eyes light up as they unboxed the new board games and colorful visuals was a genuine highlight of our year.\r\n\r\nWe've already put these resources to great use. Just last week, while it was far too cold to head to the playground, I watched a group of students who typically struggle with social cues huddled over a strategy game, laughing and negotiating rules with incredible patience. The new visuals have also been a game-changer; they've turned our transition times from chaotic to calm, as the students now have clear, bright cues to follow.","fullyFundedDate":1767236374898,"projectUrl":"project/a-recess-refresh-games-for-indoor-fun/9586896/","projectTitle":"A Recess Refresh: Games for Indoor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174687_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y702&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767638375020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-sund"},{"teacherId":1583960,"projectId":9904450,"letterContent":"When my student saw the new tables, they were so excited! \"Yeah, I get a new table\" and \"me too\" were heard around the school every time my students saw an adult. That enthusiasm carried through the rest of the week — I've never heard so much purposeful chatter during table-time.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the delivery arrived, we replaced our old, worn-out tables with the new ones. We have started using the tables & chairs during snack time, center time, and small-group learning. Because the tables are the right size for little bodies and the chairs are stable and comfortable, students can focus more easily — whether they're building with blocks, working on fine motor skills, coloring, or exploring puzzles and manipulatives.\r\n\r\nOne recent moment really stood out: during writing time, five students gathered around one of the new rectangular tables. They leaned in close, sharing paint and crayons, chatting excitedly as they worked together. Not once did someone slide off their chair or bump into their neighbor. That kind of calm, cooperative energy — that's a direct result of having furniture that meets their needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for your part in building community and supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768408659729,"projectUrl":"project/sit-on-down-new-tables-for-small-bodies/9904450/","projectTitle":"Sit on Down! New Tables for Small Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quintana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1583960_orig.png?crop=522,522,x83,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611075138517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msquintanaprek"},{"teacherId":1583960,"projectId":9830551,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your generosity in helping fund this project! With your support, I can enhance my art center with materials to create 3D visual arts, paving the way for my students to become the next BIG artists!\r\n\r\nWhen my students saw the new materials, they were so excited to have them! All of a sudden, tasks like small group math and reading groups were more fun! Students use construction paper of many colors to make art to show sorting, patterns, & numbers. Drawings of themselves as scientists or engineers became culturally relevant once students accessed the 'people colors' markers. Red-haired students had red hair! My students of color found 'their color,' and my blonde students now have options for blond hair, not just yellow. They are so excited that the variety they see in their life is now reflected in their drawings.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has connected my students & their love for art with every other subject, making school more exciting and colorful!","fullyFundedDate":1766710301852,"projectUrl":"project/picasso-who-basquiat-what-art-suppli/9830551/","projectTitle":"Picasso, Who? Basquiat, What? Art Supplies for Mini Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quintana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1583960_orig.png?crop=522,522,x83,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611075138517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msquintanaprek"},{"teacherId":110427,"projectId":9894742,"letterContent":"It makes such a huge difference when you have access to updated 3D printers!\r\n\r\nWe are thrilled to have our 3D printing farm accessible to our students in the Innovation Lab. Students are using CAD technology to create their own designs, modify other existing designs, and printing them by using PolarCloud technology. \r\n\r\nWhile this is just the beginning, we are looking forward to printing adaptive technologies for our students to use throughout the building. This will allow us to fill in some of the accessibility gaps our students face, without spending a ton of money to make it happen.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1763995648972,"projectUrl":"project/new-3d-printers/9894742/","projectTitle":"New 3D Printers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cardona-Barton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110427_orig.jpg?crop=736,736,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563932686710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cardona-barton"},{"teacherId":1961423,"projectId":9177381,"letterContent":"My students had used some of the hand tools previously but having a set for the art room has been a game changer, and the addition of the chomp saw is incredible. \r\n\r\nAt first they were confused and didn't quite understand my excitement but when I showed them how easy it was to work with (and safe!) they hit the ground running. \r\n\r\nThis will be the perfect addition to our sculpture and paper mache units as you can cut cardboard and thicker materials with ease. No more hand cramps or crabby kiddos. \r\n\r\nWe started making mini vending machines in our art club, and some students are creating sculptures of food or giant letters. I love that I don't have to watch them constantly while the comp saw is in use. \r\n\r\nThank you for making access to these tools possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746537131759,"projectUrl":"project/recycled-sculpture-artists-need-modern-t/9177381/","projectTitle":"Recycled Sculpture Artists Need Modern Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1961423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471800271719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1961423"},{"teacherId":10065073,"projectId":9834126,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our classroom. When the boxes of materials arrived, students were very excited to see an \"unboxing!\" One of the counters that were in this project really interested a student in my class, and he now asks to use the animal counters when doing math.\r\nMy favorite part was definitely the students' reactions to seeing the hanging canopy. As they were walking in we heard a collective gasp along with many woah's! Their instant reaction was to get under the canopy as a group. Now, many of the students will ask if they can read a book under the canopy, and I've noticed this really helps make reading fun!\r\nTo keep making the best progress towards our goal, I've created small groups around some of the counters and tools that were funded with the project. Students will be able to use each of the objects with math concepts like multiplication, adding and subtracting.\r\nWe are so grateful for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1768499563056,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safe-and-focused-classroom-sp/9834126/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safe and Focused Classroom Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esparza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10065073"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5691","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":391,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.4,"schoolId":5691,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Chase Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Chase Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/chase-elementary-school/5691"}