{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Earle Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8021826,"projectId":9662255,"letterContent":"I and my students (who are all still getting used going through puberty) are so thankful for the deodorant and hygiene wipes that you helped fund! I cannot tell you how much of a difference it makes after my students come back from gym class and recess. I can even tell that a lot of them are much more willing to really run around as much as they want to because they don't have to be self-conscious of their smell!\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we now have enough deodorants for every student to have their own if they need one to take with them and extras too that they can access in my room anytime they need.\r\n\r\nAlso, we are so thankful for the Gatorade water bottles. Having these \"cool\" athletic water bottles has been a game-changer for my students- especially those whose families do not have the money to buy them their own water bottle that they can bring to and from school. The kids love bringing their water bottles down to gym and filling them up in the drinking fountain right outside the gym because they say that is the best tasting water! They have also become independent with washing the water bottles at the end of each week and setting them out to dry over the weekend so that they don't get yucky. Thank you so much again!!","fullyFundedDate":1756758553754,"projectUrl":"project/gym-class-hygiene-essentials/9662255/","projectTitle":"Gym Class Hygiene Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Hully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756154934711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mx-hully"},{"teacherId":8021826,"projectId":9650533,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they helped me open the boxes of cleaning materials as they got delivered over a few days! They love when we get deliveries from generous donors (like you) because they get to take turns being the one who gets to go down to the office to bring the package up.\r\n\r\nThe essential cleaning supplies like the paper towels and soap have been hugely helpful. My kids were happy to help me with decluttering some shelves in order to be able to put our new supplies away and keep them organized and neat! We were even able to give some other middle school teachers a few boxes of tissues which were desperately needed as cold season came upon us. It may sound small but it's been such a luxury for my students to be able to just get a tissue within our classroom when they need one rather than having to go down the hallway to get toilet paper. Likewise, the soap that is more gentle on their hands (and also smells better) as well as actually having paper towels to dry our hands(!!) has encouraged them to wash their hands more frequently and for longer which has been so reassuring for me because I know how many germs spread around schools.\r\n\r\nThe big kahuna of this project was definitely the vacuum. When my \"floor boss\" student who is in charge of cleaning the floors at the end of each day opened up the box he was speechless! He has such an engineer's mind and was so excited to put the vacuum together by himself. I set aside my worry and my instinct to micromanage him, and I let him do it himself and he put it together quicker than I could have myself. \"Floor Boss\" has gone from the least desirable classroom job to the most desirable classroom job. With all of the lay-offs of custodians this year, it has made such a huge difference for my students to have the supplies to independently keep our floors clean. I can't thank you enough!!","fullyFundedDate":1757768447313,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classroom-to-fight-germs/9650533/","projectTitle":"Clean Classroom to Fight Germs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Hully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756154934711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mx-hully"},{"teacherId":8021826,"projectId":6862301,"letterContent":"I apologize for my delay in expressing my thanks and gratitude towards your generous donation. I can't thank you enough for giving your resources to support my students' continued literacy development. So often the books we have at school that are at my students' independent reading level are either outdated or are \"little kid books\" in the students' eyes. By funding this project, you providing the opportunity for students to choose books they are actually interested in to read independently at home. I thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1664570395537,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-personally-chosen-by-stud/6862301/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels Personally Chosen by Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Hully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756154934711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mx-hully"},{"teacherId":8021826,"projectId":6836628,"letterContent":"I am so sorry for the delay in conveying my gratitude for your donation! My students loved the new flexible seating \"comfy spots\" as additions to our classroom. All of the materials have stood the test of time and they continue to be used every year by my students. It's great to give my students' autonomy as well as teach them and allow them to practice the responsibility involved in choosing a seat in which they can focus the best. The comfortable seating also acts as an incentive for my students as well as gen-ed students to come into my classroom, which reduces the stigma of a special education classroom. Thank you especially to General Motors for their generous donation to this project!!!","fullyFundedDate":1669995066755,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-middle-school-speci/6836628/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Middle School Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Hully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756154934711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mx-hully"},{"teacherId":4677448,"projectId":4466492,"letterContent":"When the books arrived, my students were so excited to see titles they had heard of and some that were completely new to them. Having multiple copies means we can now read together in small groups, allowing students to share ideas, ask questions, and connect more deeply with the stories. Seeing stacks of real novels waiting just for them made the experience feel special and encouraged even my most hesitant readers to dive in.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using these books for guided reading and literature circles, and the conversations they spark have been powerful. Stories like Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and The House on Mango Street have given students a chance to explore culture, history, and identity, while books like Because of Winn-Dixie and Sideways Stories from Wayside School add joy and humor to our reading time. Thank you for giving my students access to books that will not only build their literacy skills but also broaden their perspectives and inspire a love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1575445782440,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books-bookseveryone-ne/4466492/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, Books, Books...Everyone Needs To Read Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsnorment"},{"teacherId":4677448,"projectId":4322249,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my students' excitement filled the room. They were eager to open the backpacks and supplies, and having their own materials immediately gave them a sense of pride and responsibility. The mailbox organizer and backpacks have helped students keep their work safe and accessible, which makes our day run much more smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe pens, markers, paper, and magnetic letters have already made a noticeable difference during small group instruction. Students love using the colorful letters to build words and the laminated materials to practice skills again and again. These simple tools have transformed our classroom into a more organized, efficient, and engaging space. Thank you for making sure my students have what they need to feel prepared and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1566308526721,"projectUrl":"project/2019-2020-school-year-here-we-come/4322249/","projectTitle":"2019-2020 School Year Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsnorment"},{"teacherId":4033121,"projectId":6080730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your donation, our 2nd grade students now have access to a rich collection of leveled readers that meet them exactly where they are in their learning. This resource has opened up a world of books that are both accessible and engaging, allowing all of our students to build confidence and fluency at their own pace. The most exciting part for our students is the ability to explore texts that match their reading level while still feeling like part of the classroom community. Across the board, students are more motivated to read and proud of the progress they're making.","fullyFundedDate":1641687290173,"projectUrl":"project/tech-tools-for-reading-intervention/6080730/","projectTitle":"Tech Tools for Reading Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4033121_orig.jpg?crop=355,355,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604690335572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4033121"},{"teacherId":922218,"projectId":8828035,"letterContent":"My program, \"Excellent Enrichment for Earle's Exemplars,\" was successful because the students excelled in their reading achievement. 80% of students scored at or above in reading on iReady and Star 360 Middle of the Year assessments. Students (5) taking the iReady reading assessment made significant progress in phonological awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension (informational and literary) text. Students taking the Star 360 assessment (11) made significant gains in craft and structure (literary and informational text), key ideas and details, and vocabulary acquisition and use. \r\n\tThe students were actively engaged in the book Down the Road, by Alice Schertle and E. B Lewis, while learning about using illustrations to glean information, build vocabulary, and comprehension activities i.e setting a purpose for reading, prediction, etc.. The beautiful illustrations helped to enhance the enjoyment of the text. Fables by Arnold Lobel was used to retell stories, analyze characters, determine the central messages of the stories, and understand key trait vocabulary. Students were given an opportunity to write their own fables with a partner. As the students read The Tin Forest, they were engrossed in the story about how a lonely old man took garbage that had been discarded and built a beautiful forest. Comprehension lessons included: context clues, figurative language, main idea and key details, identifying supporting details, cause and effect, fact and opinion, and drawing inferences. Next, we will be reading The Kapok Tree to introduce a study of the rainforest which will include an integration of technology for research projects; i.e.; animals, plants, climate, etc. Amber Brown: Second Grade Rules and Amber Brown Goes Forth were student favorites. I engaged them with activities such as partner-reading, integrating an art project, letter writing, and a plethora of comprehension activities; i.e. prediction, using illustrations to comprehend text, and vocabulary. Titles New Kid, The Mighty Miss Malone, Bud Not Buddy,, The Watson Go to Birmingham, and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will be read with a focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL); i.e. perseverance, determination, empathy, sharing, and bully prevention. \r\n\tReading looks to be fun and engaging in my room. It is buzzing with student to student discourse, partner-reading, and whole group discussions. It is the sound of learning. Students seem to enjoy the Amber Brown books and the fables the most. I am filled with gratitude for the generosity of the donors.","fullyFundedDate":1729642787605,"projectUrl":"project/excellent-enrichment-for-earles-exempla/8828035/","projectTitle":"Excellent Enrichment for Earle's Exemplars","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Sims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp922218_orig.jpg?crop=574,574,x166,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746198512534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/922218"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5826","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":261,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":81,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.0,"schoolId":5826,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Earle Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Earle Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/earle-elementary-school/5826"}