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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"},{"teacherId":3936538,"projectId":9170131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing my students with a full class set of The Alchemist. Having these novels in our classroom has truly transformed both our reading community and the way my students experience literature.\r\n\r\nThe Alchemist isn't just a story—it's so wonderful for teaching critical reading and life lessons. We've used the text to explore themes, symbolism, and character motivation, all while connecting these ideas to students' own dreams and goals. S It's been a great way to strengthen analytical thinking, textual evidence skills, and interpretive discussion. On any given day, you'll see small groups constantly discussing. The availability of a full class set means everyone has the text in their hands—no waiting, no sharing—and that access has made our lessons more collaborative and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students not only a story, but also a mirror and a map—helping them reflect on who they are and envision the journeys ahead of them.","fullyFundedDate":1747624225139,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-journeys-exploring-wisdom-and/9170131/","projectTitle":"Igniting Journeys: Exploring Wisdom and Dreams with The Alchemist","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":9104276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding these items that helped make these amazing memories for my students. Having a sense of pride is important for middle schoolers as they explore their identities and values. These items helped students work collaboratively and have a lot of fun in the design process. Students further built community and deepened friendships as they created their items. We are so grateful for your kind and very generous support. Thank you so much! You have been a great part of our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1742823932089,"projectUrl":"project/creating-shirts-for-class-pride/9104276/","projectTitle":"Creating Shirts for Class 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":3936538,"projectId":9276718,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library has been completely transformed into a cozy, organized, and inviting space where students actually want to read. The new bookshelves and labeling system have made it easy for students to find books that interest them, and the soft glow of the new reading lamp has added a calm and welcoming touch to our silent reading corner. What was once a cluttered, overlooked area of the classroom is now one of the most loved spots in the room!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in the room in the beginning of this school year and saw the refreshed library setup, their faces lit up. They immediately began exploring the shelves, pointing out new labels, and sharing excitement over how easy it was to find their favorite genres. I have already seen a big increase in independent reading time and more importantly, in students choosing books that truly interest them. They're recommending books to each other! \r\n\r\nNow that our library is more accessible and engaging, our next step is launching a peer book recommendation project. Students will write and display short reviews to encourage others to try new genres and authors. This project is helping build not only literacy skills but also a sense of community and ownership over their learning environment. Your donation has sparked more than just organization and I am forver grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1753382796043,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-finding-places-organizin/9276718/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Finding Places: Organizing Our Library for Learning","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":55.2,"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"}