{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Corkery Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2846280,"projectId":9849268,"letterContent":"I am overjoyed to share the news that our project for a classroom light sensory table has been fully funded! Because of your kindness, we reached our goal of $982, ensuring that my students have the specialized tools they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom of twenty-five unique and resilient first-through-fourth graders, we face daily challenges related to sensory processing, trauma, and economic hardship. For many of my students, the world can sometimes feel overwhelming. Your gift provides more than just a piece of equipment; it provides a sanctuary.\r\n\r\nWith this light table, my students now have:\r\n\r\nA Tool for Regulation: A calming \"hub\" to help manage stress and navigate emotional hurdles.\r\n\r\nSensory Equity: Access to high-quality therapeutic resources that their families might not otherwise be able to afford.\r\n\r\nReady-to-Learn Support: A way to decompress and refocus, which is the essential first step toward academic success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports the mental health and emotional development of children who work twice as hard to navigate their surroundings. You aren't just funding a table; you are investing in the \"aha!\" moments and the quiet breakthroughs that happen when a child finally feels regulated and safe.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our classroom community and for believing in the potential of every one of my students. We look forward to sending you updates once our new \"hub\" is glowing and in use!\r\n\r\nThe First Reveal: When the light table was first unboxed and plugged in, the classroom went completely silent—a rare and beautiful moment! One of my second graders, who often struggles with the transition into the classroom, walked straight to the table, placed their hands on the glowing surface, and took a deep, audible breath. Their eyes widened, and they whispered, \"It's like magic.\" Seeing that immediate sense of calm and wonder on their faces was a moment I will never forget.\r\n\r\nHow We're Learning: We are currently using the light table as our \"Regulation Station.\" For example, during a recent lesson on color mixing, students used translucent magnetic tiles to build towers. When the blue and yellow tiles overlapped against the light, they \"discovered\" green for the first time. For my students with sensory processing needs, this visual clarity makes abstract concepts tangible and exciting. It has become the most sought-after spot in the room for practicing fine motor skills and letter formation in colorful sand trays.","fullyFundedDate":1761055428166,"projectUrl":"project/light-table-accessories/9849268/","projectTitle":"Light Table Accessories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leuck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2846280"},{"teacherId":2846280,"projectId":9419567,"letterContent":"I am overjoyed to share the news that our project for a classroom light sensory table has been fully funded! Because of your kindness, we reached our goal of $982, ensuring that my students have the specialized tools they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom of twenty-five unique and resilient first-through-fourth graders, we face daily challenges related to sensory processing, trauma, and economic hardship. For many of my students, the world can sometimes feel overwhelming. Your gift provides more than just a piece of equipment; it provides a sanctuary.\r\n\r\nWith this light table, my students now have:\r\n\r\nA Tool for Regulation: A calming \"hub\" to help manage stress and navigate emotional hurdles.\r\n\r\nSensory Equity: Access to high-quality therapeutic resources that their families might not otherwise be able to afford.\r\n\r\nReady-to-Learn Support: A way to decompress and refocus, which is the essential first step toward academic success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports the mental health and emotional development of children who work twice as hard to navigate their surroundings. You aren't just funding a table; you are investing in the \"aha!\" moments and the quiet breakthroughs that happen when a child finally feels regulated and safe.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our classroom community and for believing in the potential of every one of my students. We look forward to sending you updates once our new \"hub\" is glowing and in use!\r\n\r\nThe First Reveal: When the light table was first unboxed and plugged in, the classroom went completely silent—a rare and beautiful moment! One of my second graders, who often struggles with the transition into the classroom, walked straight to the table, placed their hands on the glowing surface, and took a deep, audible breath. Their eyes widened, and they whispered, \"It's like magic.\" Seeing that immediate sense of calm and wonder on their faces was a moment I will never forget.\r\n\r\nHow We're Learning: We are currently using the light table as our \"Regulation Station.\" For example, during a recent lesson on color mixing, students used translucent magnetic tiles to build towers. When the blue and yellow tiles overlapped against the light, they \"discovered\" green for the first time. For my students with sensory processing needs, this visual clarity makes abstract concepts tangible and exciting. It has become the most sought-after spot in the room for practicing fine motor skills and letter formation in colorful sand trays.","fullyFundedDate":1760297821887,"projectUrl":"project/the-soothing-glow-healing-through-ligh/9419567/","projectTitle":"The Soothing Glow: Healing Through Light And Sensory Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leuck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2846280"},{"teacherId":28953,"projectId":9875589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of science materials, including the magnetic blocks and so many toy animals!\r\nYour contribution has made an immediate impact for our daily learning, centers, and brining so much joy as students were learning. In our classroom, we use reading curriculum that uses science as a way to engage young readers. These new materials have allowed my students to creatively apply what they are reading about in a hands-on, tangible way.\r\nFor example, after reading about animal families the students used the magnetic blocks to build shelters and the toy animals to sort the animal families they had learned about in our reading. This bridge between literacy and physical exploration is essential for early learners, and your gift provided the exact tools needed to make those connections come to life.\r\nI am so thankful for your support in helping us create an inspiring and joyful learning environment where the children can thrive as both readers and scientists.\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1764598853903,"projectUrl":"project/scientists-at-play/9875589/","projectTitle":"Scientists at Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ophus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp28953_orig.jpg?crop=588,588,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638029705902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/28953"},{"teacherId":3139817,"projectId":9050101,"letterContent":"Reading in my classroom is an active, inclusive process where students engage with texts in multiple ways. We always start with clear learning goals so students know why they are reading. But sometimes students just want to read for the love of it, in their classroom that is calm and structured. So it's important to offer culturally responsive materials so that all students can see themselves reflected in what they read. \r\nWith Hilda, they can see a character that's easy to connect to -- brave and blue-haired. A lover of adventures and sketching, living in the city with a single parent who is always looking for ways to make friends and build bridges. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students through books!","fullyFundedDate":1737132888743,"projectUrl":"project/every-kid-loves-hilda/9050101/","projectTitle":"Every Kid Loves Hilda!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiIacova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3139817_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x196,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625686754720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-diiacova"},{"teacherId":7241332,"projectId":9398035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We were able to receive several much needed instruments for our classroom! The students are already learning and growing, using the instruments in band class. \r\nIt has been so wonderful having enough working instruments in the classroom because of this donation. We are able to focus more time on learning and being creative, rather than working through trouble shooting how to fix an instrument. \r\nYour donation is making a huge difference in our program this year!","fullyFundedDate":1752586589316,"projectUrl":"project/band-instruments-needed/9398035/","projectTitle":"Band Instruments Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7241332_orig.jpg?crop=1435,1435,x4,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597793224897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7241332"},{"teacherId":9936795,"projectId":9145745,"letterContent":"It's hard to truly capture the incredible impact that your donation has had on our children and our art class as a whole. Giving my students art stations allows them to have free choice and creative expression that directed art projects cant always provide. Not only have my students been able to explore new media through these stations but they've also been able to explore their own creativity. Stations give them a low stakes, and therefore less intimidating, way to come up with new imaginative projects.\r\nBeyond the wonderful educational impact, these supplies have also provided my students with an incredible amount of joy! My students are always asking about when we will next have a stations day because they have so much fun. I was most surprised to see even my older students really love stations days! It can be a really nice break for my middleschoolers to explore their own creativity and feel less pressured in art, as we do often pursue more challenging projects. I was shocked to see they even love the stations I originally intended for just the little kiddos. Things like Legos and play dough really showed me how creative my students can be and how much they still like to create in a playful way! \r\nOverall, the impact this donation had on my students has been huge, and I can't say thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1742330158422,"projectUrl":"project/art-stations-encouraging-creative-choic/9145745/","projectTitle":"Art Stations: Encouraging Creative Choice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936795_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741643925936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936795"},{"teacherId":2846280,"projectId":7391642,"letterContent":"The Cricut machine was life-changing in our classroom. It provided hands-on learning experiences, converting abstract concepts into tangible, interactive materials that students could manipulate and explore, fostering deeper understanding. It offered students a personalized touch, resulting in greater engagement with materials that were visually appealing or customized with their names, photos, or preferred themes. The machine allowed students to explore their creativity and ownership of projects; when involved in designing and creating, it sparked their creativity, gave them a sense of ownership, and boosted their self-esteem.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut machine enhanced students' skill development. For example, students participated in weeding vinyl, assembling cut pieces, or applying decals, all of which strengthened fine motor control. Working with precise shapes, letters, and images enhanced visual perception and discrimination skills. Designing projects (even with teacher guidance) involved planning, measuring, and troubleshooting, developing critical thinking. Creating projects often required following step-by-step instructions.\r\n\r\nThis tool provided academic support across subjects. We created custom flashcards, alphabet letters, sight word games, personalized story elements, and phonics activities. It enabled us to produce precise geometric shapes, number manipulatives, ten frames, or custom counters, and to cut out anatomy parts, map pieces, historical timelines, or elements for dioramas. It was also crucial in facilitating art projects with precise cuts for stencils, collage elements, or 3D paper crafts. In essence, the Cricut machine empowered me to create a more dynamic, accessible, and personalized learning environment, directly addressing the diverse needs of special education students and promoting their academic, social, and emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1685929719097,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-creativity-craze-in-the-classroom/7391642/","projectTitle":"Cricut Creativity Craze in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leuck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2846280"},{"teacherId":9935377,"projectId":9296064,"letterContent":"Donating books to students in a low-income school without a library has a profound and lasting impact. It opens doors to imagination, learning, and opportunity that many of these children might not otherwise access. Books become tools for literacy, confidence, and academic success, helping to bridge the educational gap and inspire a love for reading. Your generous donation is more than just pages and covers — it's a gift of knowledge, hope, and a brighter future. On behalf of the students and educators whose lives you've touched, thank you for your kindness, compassion, and belief in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1746029376288,"projectUrl":"project/higher-quality-books-for-4th-graders/9296064/","projectTitle":"Higher Quality Books for 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruener","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9935377_orig.png?crop=415,415,x7,y523&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749229436833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935377"},{"teacherId":9935377,"projectId":9145768,"letterContent":"Your donations to the classroom have significantly improved daily operations by providing essential resources and tools that enhance both teaching and learning experiences. With the added supplies, students have consistent access to materials they need, reducing disruptions and allowing lessons to flow smoothly.New educational materials have supported more engaging and effective instruction, while additional organizational resources have helped maintain a more structured and efficient environment. Overall, the generosity of donors has created a more positive, productive, and well-equipped space for both students and teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1741629125585,"projectUrl":"project/basic-items-for-a-more-functional-classr/9145768/","projectTitle":"Basic Items for a More Functional Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruener","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9935377_orig.png?crop=415,415,x7,y523&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749229436833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935377"},{"teacherId":9745416,"projectId":8771344,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of books and a shelf for our classroom library has had a huge impact for my students. Our school does not have a school library and before your generous donation, I did not have any books in my classroom. Now, there is a buzz in the classroom every week when we check out new books and share about our independent reading. Students have requested new books, shared recommendations with each other, and this has ignited their love of reading.\r\n\r\nAnother great benefit of your donation has been including my students new to the United States by inviting them to get excited about reading. The inclusion of Spanish language books has been really important! The wide variety of books that reflect a diversity of characters and stories has been very well received by students. Thank you so much. This has been a transformative gift to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733495154265,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-books-building-our-classroom/8771344/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Books! Building Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rupe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745416"},{"teacherId":9935377,"projectId":9141874,"letterContent":"Your generous donation is making a significant difference in the daily experiences of my students. The stools you provided offer a comfortable and flexible seating arrangement that allows students to move around, collaborate with peers, and engage in lessons more actively. These stools create an environment where students can work together in small groups, promoting teamwork and communication. By giving them a better option than traditional chairs, your donation has made the classroom more dynamic and conducive to different learning styles.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the markers, erasers, and labels are essential tools that support the organization and efficiency of our classroom activities. The markers and erasers are used every day for interactive lessons, providing students with a hands-on way to practice writing, drawing, and solving problems. Labels help students keep their work and supplies organized, which not only teaches them responsibility but also helps maintain a tidy and productive learning space. Your thoughtful contribution ensures that my students have the materials they need to succeed and fosters an atmosphere where they can thrive both academically and creatively.","fullyFundedDate":1741226911597,"projectUrl":"project/a-better-place-to-sit-for-small-group/9141874/","projectTitle":"A Better Place to Sit for Small Group","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gruener","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9935377_orig.png?crop=415,415,x7,y523&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749229436833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935377"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5756","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":408,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.0,"schoolId":5756,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Corkery Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Corkery Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/corkery-elementary-school/5756"}