{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hanson Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2761213,"projectId":7003280,"letterContent":"I want to express my gratitude for the wonderful FALL books that you generously donated. Every year I use FALL books to build the excitement for this new season. The books and colorful illustrations encourage students to use their imaginations for thsi beautiful season in Chicago. \r\n\r\nI will post photos of the books and how I use them on a daily basis. I teach Kindergarten so we need specific age appropriate read alouds. I hand pick these Fall books for our library. Thank you for helping us fill our library shelves!","fullyFundedDate":1675289460271,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-fall-into-great-books/7003280/","projectTitle":"Time to \"Fall\" Into Great Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2761213_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657719948365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2761213"},{"teacherId":10036448,"projectId":10432717,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has provided my students with pencils, folders, paper, and Expo markers that they can use throughout their school day. These everyday supplies are so important for my young learners because they allow them to participate in lessons, practice new skills, complete assignments, and show what they know without worrying about running out of the materials they need.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see the new supplies arrive! They especially loved having fresh pencils and folders to organize their work. We use the paper and Expo markers during whole-group lessons, small-group activities, and hands-on learning. One of my favorite moments is watching my students eagerly pick up their markers and participate on their whiteboards. They are excited to share their answers, make corrections, and try again when they make a mistake. The supplies have helped create an environment where my students feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building strong learning habits and independence. My kindergarteners will keep using their folders to organize their work and their pencils and paper to practice writing, drawing, and completing classroom activities. The Expo markers will continue to support our daily math, literacy, and interactive lessons. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make sure they have the basic supplies they need to learn, participate, and succeed. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786384024631,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/10432717/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786386270751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036448"},{"teacherId":7512027,"projectId":7459044,"letterContent":"As a school psychologist, I work closely with students who have a wide range of learning and developmental needs, including students with low intellectual abilities, autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, and other challenges that can affect their academic success and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThis project will provide meaningful resources that I can use to support these students emotionally and behaviorally. Incentives, positive reinforcement, and encouraging materials can help students build confidence, stay motivated, manage difficult emotions, and develop positive attitudes toward learning. For many of my students, small moments of recognition and encouragement can make a significant difference in their willingness to participate, persevere, and believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nYour support will help me create a more positive, supportive, and encouraging environment where students feel valued and successful. These resources will not only reward positive behaviors and accomplishments but also help students develop important social-emotional skills that they can carry with them throughout their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1690038498746,"projectUrl":"project/school-psychologist/7459044/","projectTitle":"School Psychologist","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7512027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631712216434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7512027"},{"teacherId":8011943,"projectId":10198771,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude. Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom project has been fully funded! It is rare to find a group of people so willing to invest in the joy and curiosity of students, and I want you to know exactly how much of an impact your contribution will have on our daily lives.\r\n\r\nThe items you've provided—the bubble machine, tie-dye t-shirts, and gardening supplies—might seem like simple tools, but to my students, they represent a gateway to exploration, self-expression, and a much-needed sense of wonder.","fullyFundedDate":1777492700895,"projectUrl":"project/enviromental-discovery-and-active-play/10198771/","projectTitle":"Enviromental Discovery and Active Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marungo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011943_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658503565860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marungo"},{"teacherId":8568249,"projectId":10069145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first‑grade classroom. Your support helped us get headphones, and they have already made a huge difference for my young learners.\r\nIn first grade, students are building foundational skills. First graders are learning to read, practicing phonics, exploring math games, and listening to stories. With their new headphones, my students can focus during these activities without distractions. They feel so grown‑up having their own pair, and many of them said it was their \"favorite part of the day\" to use them during I-Pad time.\r\nThese headphones help my students hear clearly, stay engaged, and work at their own pace. For some of my learners who need extra support, this has been especially meaningful—they can finally listen closely to the sounds and words that help them grow as readers.\r\nYour kindness has brought excitement, confidence, and calm to our classroom. Thank you for believing in my first graders and giving them tools that help them to learn and succeed in building important foundational skills.","fullyFundedDate":1770647672496,"projectUrl":"project/working-headphones/10069145/","projectTitle":"Working Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8568249"},{"teacherId":271071,"projectId":10129387,"letterContent":"Thank You for your donations. It is thanks to people like you who help us create better experiences and opportunities for our students in our schools. We know that many of our students arrive to school with out proper meals and hungry. It has been heart warmng to be able to provide some healthy snacks to our students through the school day.\r\nHappy tummies allow for better concentration. we have seen students smile more and focus better through the school day when they have snacks they can reach to.","fullyFundedDate":1774963703410,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snack-choices-in-prek/10129387/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snack Choices in Prek","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp271071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472133728575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/271071"},{"teacherId":271071,"projectId":9965900,"letterContent":"We want to start by saying thank you for the donations. You created so many young smiles through the experience in our school. Thanks to you and your donations we were able to provide a visit from the Spring Bunny. Along with the Bunny visit, we were also able to incorporate literacy activities with stories and gross motors activities, in which students absolutely loved.\r\nThe opportunity to have the resources needed to enhance student activities and learning is amazing and we can only do this thanks to donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1769531488028,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-egg-maracas-in-prek/9965900/","projectTitle":"Crafting Egg Maracas in Prek","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp271071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472133728575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/271071"},{"teacherId":10171830,"projectId":9580955,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the printer, helping my students learn!\r\n\r\nIt helped us in creating tangible results. The printer allowed my students to see their digital work come to life, helping them understand that their ideas have a physical impact. It supported my Diverse Learner's needs. It provides a way to print personalized learning materials, such as IEP report cards, which are essential for tracking and distributing student progress.\r\n\r\nThe thing I am most happy about is when I see them excited, seeing their colorful work. They are most excited about the color and clarity. They are no longer limited to black-and-white sketches; they can now create vibrant presentations and outputs that truly reflect their personalities and their interests.\r\n\r\nA few of my more artistic students have completely embraced the technology to print their favorite Minecraft/Fortnite character or a book character for a character development activity, using the printer to blend digital graphic design with traditional hand-drawn elements. They are so happy seeing their work.\r\n\r\nA million thanks!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1765205109916,"projectUrl":"project/class-of-creativity-colors/9580955/","projectTitle":"Class of Creativity & Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna Arnado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171830_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755021514454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171830"},{"teacherId":8011943,"projectId":9931794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our Pre-K Assembly Art project. Because of your generosity, our classroom was buzzing with creativity. Our students were so excited to perform for their families!\r\n\r\nIn our blended classroom, working on these props is about more than just a show. It's a chance for students of all abilities to work together, practice their fine motor skills, and take pride in something they've built from scratch. When they step onto that stage, they'll be surrounded by the support of a community that believes in them.","fullyFundedDate":1764640156904,"projectUrl":"project/prek-assembly/9931794/","projectTitle":"PreK Assembly","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marungo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011943_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658503565860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marungo"},{"teacherId":8011943,"projectId":9931686,"letterContent":"It is often said that in a Pre-K classroom, the \"mess\" is actually the sound of a brain working. Thanks to your generosity, our \"Art Supplies for Pre-K\" was funded and we are officially ready to get messy!\r\n\r\nIn a blended Pre-K classroom, art is one of the most powerful ways our students communicate. Whether they are gluing pompoms for sensory play, practicing their fine motor skills by cutting construction paper, or giving a paper-plate monster some personality with those googly eyes, your gifts are helping them express themselves in ways words sometimes can't.\r\n\r\nYou've provided the \"ingredients\" for a lot of pride and a little bit of beautiful chaos. Thank you for supporting our little artists!","fullyFundedDate":1764604104946,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-prek/9931686/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marungo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011943_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658503565860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marungo"},{"teacherId":8011943,"projectId":9929107,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts (and the tips of our now-toasty toes), thank you! Our Winter Care Package project was funded because of your incredible generosity.\r\n\r\nIn a Pre-K blended classroom, our days are filled with big emotions, big milestones, and—let's be honest—lots of energy. Having a stock of fresh socks, nutritious snacks, and engaging new books means that every one of my students, regardless of their individual needs, feels cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than just provide \"stuff\"; it builds a community that wraps around these kids. Thank you for being part of our village.","fullyFundedDate":1764264701710,"projectUrl":"project/winter-care-package/9929107/","projectTitle":"Winter Care Package","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marungo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011943_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658503565860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marungo"},{"teacherId":8011943,"projectId":9817241,"letterContent":"For many of our families, the arrival of winter brings a heavy \"hidden cost.\" When a family is living on a razor-thin budget, the sudden need for specialized winter gear can create a genuine crisis. Families are often forced to make impossible choices between:\r\n\r\nBy providing these items, you've removed a looming financial shadow, allowing parents to breathe a sigh of relief knowing their children are protected without having to sacrifice other basic necessities.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have allowed us to distribute winter gear, such as gloves, scarves and hats. While these might seem like simple garments, to the families receiving them, they represent a profound transformation in their daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1767113447962,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-warm/9817241/","projectTitle":"Keeping Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marungo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011943_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658503565860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marungo"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5499","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1122,"numTeachers":83,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.7,"schoolId":5499,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hanson Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hanson Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/hanson-park-elementary-school/5499"}