{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"DeWitt Clinton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3936538,"projectId":9748821,"letterContent":"In our classroom, reading no longer looks like students staring blankly at walls of text; it looks like active, vibrant discovery. We are using these graphic novels to bridge the gap between looking and reading. \r\n\r\nWhile many people think of graphic novels as \"just comic books,\" they are actually complex teaching tools. My students are currently learning inference and visual analysis. In a graphic novel, the author doesn't always tell you how a character feels the student has to read colors, the framing of the panel, and the character's body language to understand the subtext. It is a skill that prepares them for a world that communicates as much through images as it does through words.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my classroom library has become the most popular corner of the room. During our independent reading time, you see students tucked into corners, completely immersed in stories that finally feel accessible to them. For the first time this year, I have students asking to check books out over the weekend rather than leaving them at school. \r\n\r\nI am especially seeing so much excitement with my English Language Learners (ELL) and my striving readers. Because the illustrations provide a safety net for the vocabulary, EL learners are not getting stuc k on words they do not know. Instead, they can follow along and participate in class discussions with confidence. Thank you so much for putting these high interest and engaging novels into the hands of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767212225133,"projectUrl":"project/from-pictures-to-prose-graphic-novels-b/9748821/","projectTitle":"From Pictures to Prose: Graphic Novels Build Bridges to Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christina Krasic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3936538_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642181420707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/room225"},{"teacherId":3936538,"projectId":9904221,"letterContent":"The arrival of all the art supplies has completely transformed the energy in our classroom. We are just about to begin our Social Justice Inquiry Fari project and we have all the supplies to do it with. The students are over the moon excited..\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, my students were able to use thick cardstock, vibrant markers, and colors to create artwork that actually looks like it belongs in a gallery and is perfect for creating an aesthetic project. These project will not just stay in the classroom; we plan to display them in the school hallways and at our upcoming Parent Teacher night to show our community what these young activists have to say.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the \"permission\" to be creative and the tools to make their voices heard!","fullyFundedDate":1766507564249,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-action-art-supplies-for-b/9904221/","projectTitle":"Creativity in Action: Art Supplies for Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christina Krasic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3936538_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642181420707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/room225"},{"teacherId":1544591,"projectId":9595091,"letterContent":"We are so thankful that you have chosen to help provide our students with ink/toner so that they may have individual copies of their music and etudes. As you are fully aware teachers have to foot the bill for copy supplies . This limits the extent of their ability to differentiate the products that students can produce.\r\n All students need to progress at their own pace and ability levels. Providing differentiated copies of the music will help students to progress at their own ability levels.\r\n The copies will ensure that the students will stay engaged in music literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1760693738695,"projectUrl":"project/quality-printed-copies-needed-for-stude/9595091/","projectTitle":"Quality Printed Copies Needed for Student Music Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1544591_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574234779338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1544591"},{"teacherId":1544591,"projectId":9095191,"letterContent":"This donation of musical equipment will alllow our students to begin tapping into the wonderful vibe and sensation of a rhythm section which is unique to a live bass and drums combo. \r\n\r\nThe students could not believe their eyes when they saw the blue bass guitar and the frame shells of the pearl drum set. Unbelievable. It will take us a little time to assemble the set properly. The yamaha stagepass amplifier will help us to allow students to hear the products of their sound making efforts.\r\n\r\nWe will also try to get an adequate microphone to allow students to experiment with vocals on top of their rhythm loop patterns that they create. This will be used in school and for afterschool purposes. The results will be quite unique as we have so many languages and dialects spoken at our school. Natural hybrid and cultural fusion will occur while making new products.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our students","fullyFundedDate":1746787385733,"projectUrl":"project/when-drummer-and-bass-meet-they-throw/9095191/","projectTitle":"When Drummer and Bass Meet, They Throw Us The Beats.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1544591_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574234779338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1544591"},{"teacherId":3936538,"projectId":9704315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a community of eager and confident readers. The novels you funded were not only highly requested by my students, but they were exactly what they needed!\r\n\r\nThese new texts have opened the door to a range of essential reading skills. As we read, students are practicing close reading, character analysis, and evidence based discussion. Many of these books explore themes of identity, empathy, and resilience, which have allowed us to connect literature to students' own lived experiences. Because the stories are ones they truly wanted to read, they are engaging with them more deeply and thoughtfully than ever. Our reading discussions have become richer, and more students are voluntarily sharing insights, questions, and personal connections to the text.\r\n\r\nYour support did not just put books on shelves; it put confidence, curiosity, and excitement into the hands of my students. Thank you for helping them see themselves as readers and for giving them stories that truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1760388125367,"projectUrl":"project/pages-for-passion-funding-the-novels-st/9704315/","projectTitle":"Pages for Passion: Funding the Novels Students Want to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christina Krasic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3936538_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642181420707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/room225"},{"teacherId":129949,"projectId":9767781,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these wonderful Glow Day supplies! The students were incredibly excited to recieve the materials. They had so much fun leading station activities for the 1st graders as well. They helped spread kindness and community service in the school. We are so grateful for your support! The materials arrived just in time to enjoy them. The rest of the supplies will be used in the next 3 weeks as student will continue exploring careers and community service within our classroom. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1761163378277,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-literacy-with-glowing-community/9767781/","projectTitle":"Boosting Literacy with Glowing Community Service!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logothetis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp129949_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659122712492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/logothetis"},{"teacherId":129949,"projectId":9627736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our 3D printer! The students are so excited to begin using this wonderful tool in our classroom to create the most amazing things! Students will also be using their reading, writing, and research skills to develop a plan to use them. They will further work in collaborative teams to problem solve and create thier designs. We are looking forward to using these items and the sublimation ink to create wonderful items that will serve as momentos for years to come. Hopefully these spark interest in future technical careers as well!","fullyFundedDate":1755667134125,"projectUrl":"project/careers-and-life-skill-learning/9627736/","projectTitle":"Careers and Life Skill Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logothetis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp129949_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659122712492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/logothetis"},{"teacherId":3417881,"projectId":9257653,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing Scholastic News for my classroom! The students and I enjoy reading the interesting articles every week. They have learned so much about animals, different parts of our country and even about the history of backpacks! We also have on-line access to the articles, videos for the students to view and other fun activities for the students to complete.\r\n Scholastic News is a fantastic learning tool for my students. They provide a foundation of different topics that the students will study in the future. The magazines also help students with vocabulary, filling in bar graphs and how to use maps. \r\n I also would like to thank you for the headphones! The students use them everyday when listening to stories on their computers.\r\n I can't thank you enough for purchasing these wonderful educational resources!","fullyFundedDate":1755202749833,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-scholastic-magazines-plea/9257653/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Scholastic Magazines Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jaimes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3417881_orig.png?crop=125,125,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744730233782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjaimes"},{"teacherId":129949,"projectId":9662002,"letterContent":"Thani you so much for providing the much needed paper towels for our 7th grade classrooms! They sure have come in handy. You should have seen the faces of my students when the giant packages were delivered! Their cheers could be heard down the hallway! Students have been using these plush paper towels to keep our classroom clean every single day. It also instilled a sense of pride and community service in my students as there are no shortage of volunteers to help our classroom environment stay clean and hygienic. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757492899051,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-clean-with-hygiene/9662002/","projectTitle":"Keeping Clean with Hygiene!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logothetis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp129949_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659122712492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/logothetis"},{"teacherId":129949,"projectId":9355400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our needed resources! We really appreciate your help and support. Student success is rooting in pride in work. With the proper toner, students ere able to print projects, posters, and more that gave them a sense of pride in their learning and in their school communities. We are so grateful for your support. Students were so excited and enthusiastic when the packages were delivered to our classroom. They immediately began brainstorming how they will use these materials to enhance their learning. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1748885405039,"projectUrl":"project/printing-with-pride/9355400/","projectTitle":"Printing With Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logothetis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp129949_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659122712492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/logothetis"},{"teacherId":1017133,"projectId":9302704,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our classroom. Due to your donation my students have been given access to book bins that will help them keep their books and other materials organized. We also have lots of cleaning supplies. We use the different markers and organizers each and every day.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your commitment to improving access to materials for ALL students. Supporting public education is more important now than ever. Thank you for providing the support my students deserve!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Collins","fullyFundedDate":1746787331207,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-home-the-basics/9302704/","projectTitle":"Bringing Home the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1017133_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520467135738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rcollins"},{"teacherId":3936538,"projectId":9630495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a new laptop to support college and career readiness. Having this technology available has made a meaningful difference in the way my students learn and prepare for their futures. With this resource, students can research colleges, practice resume and cover letter writing, explore career pathways, and use digital tools that mirror the professional skills they'll need beyond middle school. It has also given us the ability to run more interactive lessons—students can collaborate on presentations, access career exploration software, and practice typing and digital communication in real time.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about this laptop is the independence it gives them. They love being able to log in and take ownership of their own projects—whether that's investigating scholarship opportunities, using career exploration websites, or polishing their digital portfolios. For many of my students, this is their first real experience with technology that directly connects their learning to future goals, and they are eager to use it.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given them not just a device, but a tool to dream bigger and take steps toward making those dreams a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1755740234377,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-and-career-readiness/9630495/","projectTitle":"Life Skills and Career Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christina Krasic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3936538_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642181420707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/room225"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5406","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1037,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":45,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.4,"schoolId":5406,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about DeWitt Clinton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"DeWitt Clinton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/dewitt-clinton-elementary-school/5406"}