{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Curie Metropolitan High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":9566051,"letterContent":"The impact of something as simple as a classroom organizer or a dedicated notebook is often underestimated. In a learning environment, these aren't just \"supplies\"—they are the infrastructure of the mind. When a student's physical space is organized, their mental space follows suit. The human brain has a limited amount of \"working memory.\" When a student is constantly searching for a pencil, a lost handout, or the start of a previous lesson, they are using up mental energy that should be spent on learning. Classroom organizers (like cubbies, tiered bins, or color-coded stations) allow students to find what they need in seconds. This keeps the momentum of the lesson high and prevents the \"where is my...?\" disruptions that can derail a classroom. For students who struggle with executive functioning or anxiety, a highly organized room provides a sense of safety and predictability","fullyFundedDate":1755721600441,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-inspired-hearts-tools/9566051/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Inspired Hearts: Tools for IB Lang and Lit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":9933208,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact of your recent donation of professional team bags and comprehensive hygiene kits for our student-dancers. While these may seem like simple supplies, for our team, they represent something much deeper: dignity, preparedness, and a sense of belonging. Having access to deodorant, lip balm and personal care items directly after practice means our students can return to their academic day or go home on the bus feeling fresh and confident. It removes the \"self-consciousness\" that can often distract a student from their studies. These bags have taught our students \"the art of the kit.\" They now have a dedicated space for their shoes, water bottles, and hygiene kits, fostering a sense of personal responsibility and organizational skills that will serve them long after the season ends.","fullyFundedDate":1764619383450,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-health-hygiene-c/9933208/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students: Health, Hygiene & Creativity Through Team Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":9873699,"letterContent":"The introduction of silk fans into our dance program has been a transformative addition, blending the grace of cultural performance with the rigor of a high-intensity workout. Thanks to your support, our students are discovering that \"art\" and \"fitness\" are not two separate worlds—they are one and the same. The long, flowing silk trails make every movement look larger and more fluid. It allows our dancers to \"paint\" the air with color, creating a mesmerizing experience for the audience.\r\nWhile the fans look light and ethereal, dancing with them is a demanding physical workout. Because the students are focused on the beauty of the movement, they often don't realize how hard their bodies are working.","fullyFundedDate":1762907858626,"projectUrl":"project/flow-and-fitness-moving-with-silk/9873699/","projectTitle":"Flow and Fitness: Moving with Silk!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":9732830,"letterContent":"Walking into the auditorium, the atmosphere was transformed. Because of your generosity, we were able to elevate this milestone from a simple recital to a professional-grade production that honored a decade of cultural pride.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe impact of the new costumes and stage decor cannot be overstated. Here is how your contribution brought our vision to life. For our 10-year retrospective, we performed dances from across Latin America. Your support allowed us to secure authentic, high-quality attire—from the flowing, tiered skirts of the Cumbia to the sharp, rhythmic precision of our Zapateado outfits. When our dancers stepped on stage, they didn't just feel like performers; they felt like ambassadors of their heritage.\r\n\r\n The stage decorations—bold banners, floral arrangements, and professional lighting gels—created a visual timeline of our journey. The decor didn't just fill the space; it told the story of the hundreds of students who have called Latinos Juntos \"home\" since 2016. There is a psychological shift that happens when a student puts on a professional costume. Our dancers stood taller, moved with more grace, and performed with a level of confidence we haven't seen before. For many of our seniors, performing in such beautiful attire for their final show was a \"core memory\" they will carry forever.\r\n\r\nThe feedback from the audience was overwhelming. Parents and alumni remarked that the vibrant colors and cohesive look of the team made this the most polished and \"electric\" show in our organization's history. By investing in our appearance and our environment, you signaled to our community that Latino culture is beautiful, professional, and worth celebrating on a grand scale.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just buy fabric and props; you provided the \"wow factor\" that made our 10th anniversary feel as significant as it truly was. These costumes will be worn by future generations of dancers, ensuring that your gift continues to impact our students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us dance through a decade of excellence. We couldn't have shone this brightly without you.","fullyFundedDate":1758835459677,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-10-years-of-dance-honoring/9732830/","projectTitle":"Celebrating 10 Years of Dance: Honoring Leaders and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":9089293,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our seniors have spent the last few weeks creating Senior Memory Scrapbooks, a project that has become the emotional highlight of their final year.\r\n\r\nFor many of these students, high school has been a whirlwind of screens, digital assignments, and fleeting social media posts. Your donation of high-quality scrapbook materials—albums, archival pens, adhesive runners, and decorative embellishments—provided them with something they didn't realize they were missing: the chance to make their memories tactile.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn an age where photos often live and die on a smartphone, these scrapbooks offered several profound impacts. In the rush of college applications and finals, this project forced students to slow down. I watched them sit together, trading stickers and sharing stories behind the photos they chose to print. It turned a busy classroom into a space of reflection and closure.\r\n\r\nBy physically gluing down a prom ticket next to a freshman-year ID card, students weren't just \"saving files.\" They were Curating their own history. They took immense pride in the layout, the colors, and the handwritten captions that captured their \"inner voice\" at eighteen.\r\n\r\nMany students mentioned that these books are the first thing they plan to pack for college. Unlike a digital gallery, a scrapbook is a permanent \"time capsule\" they can pull off a shelf ten or twenty years from now to show their families exactly who they were in 2025.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank You for Investing in Their Joy. Your support did more than just buy paper and glue. You gave these seniors a sense of importance. You sent a message that their journey—the late nights, the friendships, the challenges, and the triumphs—is worth preserving in a beautiful, permanent way.","fullyFundedDate":1739041172659,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-senior-memories-through-journa/9089293/","projectTitle":"Capturing Senior Memories Through Journals, Scrapbooks, and Video","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":6999149,"letterContent":"When you write on a screen while teaching, you aren't just showing a finished product; you are modeling the process. You can circle keywords, draw arrows to show connections, and cross out errors as you speak. This helps students follow the \"narrative\" of a solution rather than just the result. Digital ink feels more personal and carries more nuance than a typed comment in a text box. A handwritten \"Great insight!\" or a hand-drawn star in the margin carries more \"teacher presence.\" It signals to the students that I have truly engaged with their individual work . Thank you for this.","fullyFundedDate":1669344176691,"projectUrl":"project/annotating-on-an-ipad-pencil-me-in/6999149/","projectTitle":"Annotating on an iPad? Pencil Me in!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":6822181,"projectId":9727271,"letterContent":"The new picture books have quickly become an essential part of our ESL classroom. Students are using them daily to build vocabulary, practice reading comprehension, and make personal connections to stories. When students first saw the books, they were excited and curious, especially seeing texts that felt accessible and engaging. Having these books available helps students feel more confident as readers. Our next steps include using the picture books for shared reading, discussion, and response activities that support language development and literacy growth.","fullyFundedDate":1759072754282,"projectUrl":"project/esl-picture-book-library/9727271/","projectTitle":"ESL Picture Book Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6822181_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663695351625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6822181"},{"teacherId":6822181,"projectId":9329107,"letterContent":"The new supplies are already making a positive difference in our classroom. Students are using the colored pencils, markers, paper, and basic supplies daily for reading responses, vocabulary activities, and visual projects. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the materials, students were excited and eager to begin working. Having access to these resources helps students stay focused and confident. Our next steps include using these supplies for ongoing literacy projects and creative assignments that support reading, writing, and language development.","fullyFundedDate":1755971636820,"projectUrl":"project/school-essentials-refill/9329107/","projectTitle":"School Essentials Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6822181_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663695351625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6822181"},{"teacherId":8953000,"projectId":9753932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. The students were very excited to have snacks to get them through the rest of the school year.\r\n\r\nThe students were able to have snacks during their end of the year state testing and final exams. The students were so happy and thankful to be able to the extra energy to get them through the long exams.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate the thoughtfulness of all of you for your extreme generosity. We are so grateful that you chose our class to donate to. Your kindness is deeply valued within our classroom and school!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Abel","fullyFundedDate":1758822320085,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-low-income-students-with-disa/9753932/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Low Income Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953000"},{"teacherId":60708,"projectId":9393709,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying these novels for my classroom. My students are finishing up the book and from the feedback I have received, they all said that they enjoyed reading this novel. \r\nThis novel helped them improve their literary analysis skills, writing skills, and discussion skills. Even the students who are typically shy engaged in thoughtful discussions as we studied this novel. It makes a difference when I teach a novel that catches their attention and is of interest to them. \r\nWe really appreciate your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1758810642255,"projectUrl":"project/voice-and-coming-of-age-in-the-purple-hi/9393709/","projectTitle":"Voice and Coming of Age in The Purple Hibiscus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp60708_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463073713937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/60708"},{"teacherId":2991935,"projectId":9492292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Back to Basics\" project!\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, having the right foundational materials is everything. Thanks to your kindness, we were able to purchase essential supplies like high-quality notebooks, durable math manipulatives, and a class set of reference books. These materials aren't flashy, but they are the critical building blocks that support every single lesson.\r\n\r\nYour donation immediately leveled the playing field for my students. Now, every learner has access to the tools they need to practice core skills, take effective notes, and engage fully with our foundational curriculum, removing the worry of students having to share or do without.\r\n\r\nYour investment ensures that our focus stays right where it should be: on deep, meaningful learning and mastery of core concepts. You have provided us with the necessary resources to keep our learning environment consistent, effective, and focused on student growth.","fullyFundedDate":1763665370390,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9492292/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","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":9789537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our \"Ottomans Plus Snacks\" project! Your support has completely transformed our learning environment into a space that is comfortable, flexible, and fun.\r\n\r\nThe new colorful ottomans have given us so many possibilities! Students now have a cozy, flexible spot for reading, small group work, and collaborative projects. They have truly brightened up our classroom aesthetic and provide a much-needed alternative to standard seating.\r\n\r\nJust as important is the snack supply. Having healthy, quick snacks available has made a world of difference for students who arrive hungry or need a small boost during long testing periods. The snacks help maintain focus, reduce distractions, and allow students to keep their energy up so they can engage fully in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour gift created more than just furniture and food; it built a more supportive and livable learning community. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our comfort and success.","fullyFundedDate":1760925462869,"projectUrl":"project/ottomans-plus-snacks/9789537/","projectTitle":"Ottomans Plus Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscassello"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5479","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2898,"numTeachers":155,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.8,"schoolId":5479,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Curie Metropolitan High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Curie Metropolitan High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/curie-metropolitan-high-school/5479"}