{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Curie Metropolitan High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4898428,"projectId":9765223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Prior to your donation our classroom library was limited to 2 sets of Manga books. The enthusiasm for reading expressed by students grew so much now that I have more Manga options. There was an immediate change in attitude by them since they saw many titles that were of high interest to them. Giving students access to books is essential as most of them do not have access to high-interest graphic novels at home. Having so many various genres within our classroom has positively impacted our students. These books will be enjoyed for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760587049658,"projectUrl":"project/manga-magic-igniting-a-love-for-reading/9765223/","projectTitle":"Manga Magic: Igniting a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4898428_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530013893074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4898428"},{"teacherId":4967113,"projectId":9794544,"letterContent":"On behalf of my high school special education class, I want to send a huge thank you for your generous donation. Because of you, we were able to buy a full class set of novels for our next unit. For a lot of my students, school can sometimes feel like a place where they have to make do with less because they are in a small group class: photocopies, shared materials, or old books that are falling apart.\r\n\r\nHanding each student a fresh, crisp book didn't just give us a tool for learning; it told these kids that they are worth the investment. It showed them that there are people out there, strangers they haven't even met, who believe they deserve the best resources possible.\r\n\r\nMy students have been loving the novel \"The One and Only Ivan\" and it has sparked fantastic conversations about friendship and the way we treat animals in our society. I am forever grateful for your donation and what is has done for my freshman students who are adjusting to high school in a world that sometimes feels against them.","fullyFundedDate":1759774018596,"projectUrl":"project/special-ed-students-need-books-to-access/9794544/","projectTitle":"Special Ed Students Need Books to Access Grade-Level Concepts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Polodna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4967113_orig.jpg?crop=1648,1648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576858166891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4967113"},{"teacherId":9772174,"projectId":9393380,"letterContent":"Our students are very happy with the new graphic novels and I cannot thank you enough for making this project possible. For many of my newcomer English learners, reading long prose can feel overwhelming—but graphic novels invite them in. The images support comprehension, the dialogue builds confidence, and the story structure helps them practice essential literacy skills such as sequencing, identifying character traits, understanding conflict, and making inferences with visual clues. With these books, my students are learning how to annotate, summarize, and discuss literature in English while feeling successful, capable, and proud.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is loud, collaborative, and joyful. Students read in pairs, stop to sketch vocabulary, act out scenes, and use WIDA-aligned sentence starters to talk about character motivations and themes. The novels have been especially powerful because students can see strength, courage, and resilience. The visuals help them follow complex plot events, and the superhero narrative keeps them motivated to keep turning the pages, even when the vocabulary is challenging.\r\n\r\nSome students have connected with these books in a particularly meaningful way. One student who rarely spoke in class began volunteering to read dialogue aloud because the speech-bubble format felt less intimidating. Another student shared that Wonder Woman reminds her of a strong woman in her family, and she has been eagerly reading ahead each day. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students feel seen, supported, and excited about reading. Thank you for believing in them and giving them the tools to succeed. Your gift has transformed our classroom and opened the door to joyful literacy for some of Chicago's newest young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1757362103188,"projectUrl":"project/wonder-woman-graphic-novel/9393380/","projectTitle":"Wonder Woman Graphic Novel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9772174_orig.jpg?crop=869,869,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726938949121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9772174"},{"teacherId":9706111,"projectId":9582911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my students, both for my students in class throughout the day, along with the members of my after-school club. My students enjoy knowing that when they come into my classroom, they have access to snacks that will provide them with energy throughout the school day. Many of my students have confessed that they do not eat the lunch provided by our school, so when it comes to our club, which runs two hours over the school day, they need the energy to practice their passions and to converse among one another. Seeing their energy and happiness is a must for a teacher, and it's for that I'm grateful. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755971636581,"projectUrl":"project/energy-education/9582911/","projectTitle":"Energy = Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aurora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706111_orig.jpg?crop=1576,1576,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724810715331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aurora"},{"teacherId":8977337,"projectId":9558811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the notebooks, folders, and headphones! The students really enjoyed using their journals to brainstorm personal statement ideas, and the folders helped them stay organized.\r\n\r\nThe multilingual students in my ESL class used the headphones for listening activities. They were so thankful to have what they needed to learn and practice. Your support truly helped them feel prepared and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nStudents kept their folders organized in the magazine holders that were numbered by class period.","fullyFundedDate":1755971637314,"projectUrl":"project/ready-and-set-to-start/9558811/","projectTitle":"Ready and Set to Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8977337_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690504342781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8977337"},{"teacherId":9706111,"projectId":9582745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students in their education here at Curie High School. When I brought the school supplies you provided into the classroom on the first day and announced that they were provided freely, students were absolutely thrilled. Racing to the front of the classroom, students were joyful to know that any folders to stay organized, post-its to mark their novel, and writing supplies to engage in their work would be provided to them. It was a worry off my mind to know I could plan an assignment using such supplies, and they would be prepared to engage. Thank you so much for supporting their education!","fullyFundedDate":1755971636297,"projectUrl":"project/writing-ready/9582745/","projectTitle":"Writing Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aurora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706111_orig.jpg?crop=1576,1576,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724810715331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aurora"},{"teacherId":8729673,"projectId":9727562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of snacks for my Special Olympics students! We've already received them, and they are making a real difference. Your snack donation has already impacted my students in several ways. Firstly, the snacks serve as a tangible reward for their hard work and dedication. Receiving them after a tough practice or a successful competition significantly boosts their morale and reinforces their commitment to teamwork. Additionally, for some of my students, school is a primary source of food and support, and your donation helps ensure they have access to nutritious snacks, contributing to their overall well-being and enabling them to participate more fully in activities. Because of your generosity, my students are better equipped to excel in their Special Olympics training and competitions. Your support helps them overcome daily challenges, develop important social-emotional skills, and experience the joy of teamwork and athletic achievement. We are truly grateful for your support and the positive impact you've had on our Special Olympics team.","fullyFundedDate":1758802247853,"projectUrl":"project/special-olympics-snackies/9727562/","projectTitle":"Special Olympics Snackies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729673_orig.jpg?crop=1724,1724,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665015829360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8729673"},{"teacherId":8729673,"projectId":9766308,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for the generous donation that made Expanding Literacy Reach possible. As a teacher, I want my classroom to be a great place to learn, and these bookcases will help a lot! They'll let me show off new book selections and get kids excited about reading. Just the other day a student asked me, \"Ms. Vee, do you have a Manga selection in our library?\" I kindly pointed them in the direction of one of our new rolling bookcases. These bookcases were only made possible with your donation, and on behalf of my students, I'm eternally grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759156750741,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-literacy-reach/9766308/","projectTitle":"Expanding Literacy Reach","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729673_orig.jpg?crop=1724,1724,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665015829360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8729673"},{"teacherId":496122,"projectId":9406139,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom library. Your donations have given my AP Language and Composition students access to a wider range of books that truly fit their interests and reading levels. Having these new titles has made independent reading more meaningful and personal for them. They're able to connect the rhetorical skills we practice in class, like analyzing tone, purpose, and argument, to high interest books they've chosen themselves.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom feels calm and focused. Students settle in with their books, sometimes sharing passages that stood out or talking about what they've enjoyed to classmates. A few students who were hesitant readers at the start of the year have found books that really held their attention, which has been rewarding to see.\r\nYour support has helped make reading a regular, valued part of our week, not just another assignment. Thank you for giving my students the chance to read more and think more deeply about the texts they choose.","fullyFundedDate":1753382798697,"projectUrl":"project/non-fiction-knockouts/9406139/","projectTitle":"Non-Fiction Knockouts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sewell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp496122_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523568517491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/496122"},{"teacherId":9266164,"projectId":9700327,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation of 60 copies of 1984, my students will soon experience one of the most transformative reading units of the year. With every student holding their own copy, we'll be able to annotate, highlight, and discuss Orwell's warnings about power, surveillance, and truth in real time. These books will help students build analytical and argumentative writing skills as they learn to identify symbolism, irony, and theme, all while connecting literature to modern issues of media, privacy, and freedom.\r\n\r\nFor many, this will be the first classic novel they read cover to cover. The conversations that grow from 1984 will strengthen critical thinking and civic awareness long after the final chapter. Your generosity is giving future readers the chance to see how literature not only reflects the world but teaches them to question it. Thank you for investing in their voices and curiosity! We here in Chicago sincerely appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1758905790434,"projectUrl":"project/voices-against-silence-connecting-orwel/9700327/","projectTitle":"Voices Against Silence: Connecting Orwell's 1984 to Our 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9266164_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699491875918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9266164"},{"teacherId":2991935,"projectId":9366291,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a huge and heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of coloring books and colored pencils! Your gift has provided an unexpected but incredibly powerful tool for enhancing focus and analysis in our classroom.\r\n\r\nHow We're Using the New Resources\r\nWe are using the coloring books as part of our \"Active Listening Lab,\" specifically during our weekly podcast analysis session. We assign each student a page and encourage them to color while they listen to complex audio information. This activity provides a necessary physical outlet for restlessness, which paradoxically allows their auditory focus to sharpen. Instead of doodling aimlessly or fidgeting, their hands are constructively occupied, freeing up their minds to truly process the content of the podcast.","fullyFundedDate":1757553671507,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-a-little-bit-of-color/9366291/","projectTitle":"Bringing a Little Bit of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscassello"},{"teacherId":2991935,"projectId":9275901,"letterContent":"Dear Wonderful Donors,\r\n\r\nWe are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for your generous contribution of new fantasy books for our school library! Your donation has brought magic and excitement right onto our shelves.\r\n\r\nHow We're Using the New Resources\r\nThe new books are being used to revitalize our independent reading program. We've created a special, highly visible \"New Realms\" display right at the front of the library. This has immediately boosted student interest, especially among reluctant readers who are often drawn to the genre's compelling covers and complex worlds. 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