{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"El Valor Cicero Head Start","outOfStateSupporters":52.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9820839,"projectId":9274047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support to our classroom. Your donation made it possible for us to add new toys to our discovery area, giving the children more opportunities to explore, imagine, and learn through hands-on play.\r\n\r\nThe kids were so excited when they saw the new toys! They've been busy experimenting, sharing ideas, and discovering new ways to play together. Your kindness has truly made a difference in their learning experience. We are so grateful for your generosity! \r\nNow, you are part of our classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1746785771540,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists/9274047/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mejia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820839"},{"teacherId":9565443,"projectId":9147449,"letterContent":"In the classroom, students have used the snap dinos they loved it. My students love dinosaurs, and when these new toys were added to the table and toys area, they were all happy. A new science kit was added to the discovery area. Students use the telescope to view insects. Before, students wouldn't go to the discovery area. Now, with the new kit, students were curious about how to use the kit. More students were interested and eager to play with the new toys. I want my student to enjoy play while learning to count, develop motor skills, and grow into curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742823959151,"projectUrl":"project/new-toys/9147449/","projectTitle":"New Toys!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565443"},{"teacherId":9565443,"projectId":9120230,"letterContent":"I want to start by thanking you for the donation. With your help, we had the opportunity to receive all this new material for the classroom. Having technology helps students learn differently. Technology brings laughter, curiosity, and motivation. We received headphones, and letter, and a word hearing. This is helping my students with sounding letters. In our classroom, we have two students with speech, and right away, I started using them with these two students to help them sound. Students were excited about the new products.","fullyFundedDate":1746785680078,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-my-future-kindergarteners/9120230/","projectTitle":"Preparing My Future Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565443"},{"teacherId":9820839,"projectId":9141441,"letterContent":"Art supplies bring endless opportunities for creativity and learning in the classroom. With materials like paints, crayons, markers, scissors, and glue, children are able to express themselves in ways that words sometimes cannot. Creating art helps students build fine motor skills as they cut, color, and paint, while also encouraging them to explore shapes, colors, and patterns in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nArt activities also nurture problem-solving and critical thinking. When children decide how to mix colors, design a picture, or build a collage, they practice making choices and taking pride in their creations. Just as importantly, art gives children a sense of accomplishment and confidence when they see their ideas come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1746786065392,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-young-artists-with-art-suppl/9141441/","projectTitle":"Support Our Young Artists with Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mejia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820839"},{"teacherId":9820839,"projectId":9274106,"letterContent":"Dramatic play toys have a powerful impact in the classroom. These materials allow children to step into different roles, use their imagination, and act out real-life experiences in a safe and creative way. When children play with items like baby dolls, kitchen sets, cleaning tools, or dress-up clothes, they are not just \"playing\"—they are practicing important life skills.\r\n\r\nThrough dramatic play, students build social-emotional skills as they learn to share, cooperate, and express their feelings. They develop language and communication skills by talking with peers, creating storylines, and using new vocabulary. These activities also strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving, as children negotiate roles, resolve conflicts, and make decisions during play.\r\n\r\nFor preschoolers, dramatic play toys are also a key way to explore the world around them. They mimic routines they see at home and in their communities, which helps them better understand their environment and fosters independence. Most importantly, these toys spark joy and creativity, giving every child the chance to learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1746786386471,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-and-social-skills-thro/9274106/","projectTitle":"Building Language and Social Skills Through Dramatic Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mejia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820839"},{"teacherId":9820839,"projectId":9046265,"letterContent":"On behalf of my preschool class, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of books. Your thoughtful gift has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBooks open doors to imagination, language, and lifelong learning especially for young minds. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to stories that spark curiosity, build vocabulary, and inspire a love of reading. Each book you've provided helps lay the foundation for their educational journey and supports their growth in literacy and social-emotional development.","fullyFundedDate":1744255111701,"projectUrl":"project/library-where-the-adventure-begins/9046265/","projectTitle":"Library Where the Adventure Begins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mejia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820839"},{"teacherId":9820839,"projectId":8911496,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support and donations to my classroom. The sensory toys you provided have made a tremendous difference in the lives of my students. They've not only helped enhance learning but have also promoted inclusion and engagement among all children.\r\nWe've been incorporating them into different areas of the room so that the kids have access to them whenever they need support. This setup has allowed students to feel more comfortable, focused, and included throughout the day.\r\nYour kindness and thoughtfulness are truly appreciated. It's because of people like you that we can create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for believing in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1739369083000,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-toys-for-self-regulate/8911496/","projectTitle":"Sensory Toys for Self Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mejia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820839"},{"teacherId":9526629,"projectId":8594021,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. The children were very excited to see the packages arrive and open them and explore the books.\r\nThe books have helped the children identify with the stories. Seeing themselves reflected in the drawings and stories makes the interactions during reading more exciting. The children want to express what's happening at home and share their daily experiences.\r\nLikewise, the stories are being read in Spanish and English, allowing the children to understand and become interested in the books. The children spend more time in the relaxation area looking at the books.\r\nSome of the books they have really enjoyed are \"Platanos Go with Everything,\" \"The Rainbow Fish,\" and \"Si Llevas un Raton a la Escuela.\" The children ask us to read the stories, and this helps us contribute to their education.\r\nThank you very much for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1735237874298,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-belongs-here/8594021/","projectTitle":"Everyone Belongs Here","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrillo Garrido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9526629"},{"teacherId":9565443,"projectId":8960791,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for helping my classroom receive these materials. We received five items. With a brand new housecleaning set, students have been coming more to the dramatic play area. Some students pretend to be parents cleaning the kitchen. We also received laminating paper, perfect for laminating students' artwork and pictures. We got a box of dry-erase markers. Students have been practicing writing their names using the dry-erase. One of my students said, \"We got new markers, teacher!\" making a shocking face. Students received a set of 10 small bottles to add glue to. And lastly, we got a rechargeable glue gun to hang students' artwork around the classroom and hallways. It's my new favorite toy, easy and fast to decorate students' work.","fullyFundedDate":1739369086948,"projectUrl":"project/marvelous-supplies/8960791/","projectTitle":"Marvelous Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565443"},{"teacherId":9565443,"projectId":8711571,"letterContent":"we are grateful for your donation to our project. My students were delighted to see the new material. We received board books, bulletin board paper, and square tissue paper. The board books were a great addition to the library. Students were excited to pick up a book of their selection. The bulletin board paper was great for our winter board. The square tissue paper was used to make Christmas ornaments. Each of these materials we received is great for different projects. My students find joy in selecting a book and seeing their work hung outside the bulletin board.","fullyFundedDate":1732222539631,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-community/8711571/","projectTitle":"Building a Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565443"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126425","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":79,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":88,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":48.0,"schoolId":126425,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about El Valor Cicero Head Start on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"El Valor Cicero Head Start","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/office-of-head-start/el-valor-cicero-head-start/126425"}