{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hanson Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4881733,"projectId":9435468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that allowed my classroom to have a Smartboard TV stand. I teach student with severe physical and cognitive disabilities so having the Smartboard TV allows students to participate in the lesson when it is presented on the Smartboard. I have had students that desperately would want to participate when I was using an Elmo screen and because of their physical disabilities; they were not able to hold a pointer.\r\n Once we got the Smart TV; I realized that I could not use it without a stand as our walls are foldable partitions not suitable for mounting. The stand for the Smartboard TV allows even students with significant behavior challenges to use it as the stand is able to secure the Smartboard TV safely and is extremely sturdy.\r\nThere are so many programs that are geared for students with severe cognitive disabilities and I have started using some of these cause and effect programs. I have one student who is so excited when I turn on the Smartboard; he likes to sit on the bouncy ball chair and participates using the Smartboard; whereas he usually he has a hard time sitting any where and paying attention to classroom instruction. The students pay so much more attention to the Smart TV than when I was presenting using the Elmo projector.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1755737646836,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-for-the-stars-again-with-a-smar/9435468/","projectTitle":"Reaching for the Stars Again with a Smart Board Stand","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maxine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4881733_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x97,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613168982088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4881733"},{"teacherId":2907610,"projectId":9189368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with headphones so that they can each focus on what they are listening to without distractions. I have a lot of students who get easily distracted from outside noises in the classroom. Being able to have their own pair headphones enables them to concentrate fully on the stories they are listening to. This help their comprehension tremendously. My students are alwasy so excited to get their own pair of headphones for the year that they can utlize. Thank you for making this accesible to all my students. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1742916863018,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-hear-clearly-now-again/9189368/","projectTitle":"I Can Hear Clearly Now Again","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cortes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2907610"},{"teacherId":2907610,"projectId":9608617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing such great books to my classroom. My students absolutely love Dog Man and to be able to have the whole collection in English and Spanish is amazing. The kids faces lit up when the new books arrived. They have been checked out every day and it makes my heart happy to be able to provide my students with the books they love due to wonderful donors like you. As a child I loved reading and try to bring that love of reading to my students in any way I can. Thank you for making a huge difference in the life of a child. You are amazing and appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1756044866977,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-new-hombre-perrodog-man-book/9608617/","projectTitle":"Help Bring New Hombre Perro/Dog Man Books Into Our Library.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cortes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2907610"},{"teacherId":4881733,"projectId":9251156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that allowed my classroom to have a Smartboard TV. I teach student with severe physical and cognitive disabilities so having the Smartboard allows students to participate in the lesson when it is presented on the Smartboard. I have had students that desperately would want to participate when I was using an Elmo screen and because of their physical disabilities; they were not able to hold a pointer. Now, with this wonderful touch screen; the students are able to come up to the Smart TV and simply touch the image and it becomes interactive.\r\nThere are so many programs that are geared for students with severe cognitive disabilities and I am so excited to start using some of these cause and effect programs. I have one student who is so excited when I turn on the Smartboard; he likes to sit on the bouncy ball chair and participates using the Smartboard; whereas he usually he has a hard time sitting any where and paying attention to classroom instruction.\r\nThank you so much for your donations from Ripple and Paint It Rite!","fullyFundedDate":1746472950387,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-for-the-stars-a-smartboard-for/9251156/","projectTitle":"Reaching for the Stars: A Smartboard for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maxine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4881733_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x97,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613168982088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4881733"},{"teacherId":9725630,"projectId":9028689,"letterContent":"On behalf of my class, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the donor(s) of this project. The color printer is beneficial for our daily activities as it is a valuable tool for creating learning materials and activities. \r\n\r\nBelonging to a cluster class/setting, visuals are the main resource needed for the teacher to ensure that no one is being left behind and lessons are being delivered at a differentiated level. As we create a lot, in different themes per unit, to follow the significantly modified curriculum for cluster classes, this printer will be used purposefully. \r\n\r\nThe pictures attached are some of the tools being used by my students. I can assure you that this printer will be used to benefit the students' progressive learning. Again, we thank you all.","fullyFundedDate":1745847051056,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-low-incidence-students-with-a/9028689/","projectTitle":"Empowering Low-Incidence Students with a Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9725630_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736013331991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angelinecruz"},{"teacherId":271071,"projectId":9350772,"letterContent":"Thank You for your donations on the vice amplifiers. We have 6 prek classrooms in which dismiss all at the same time. Our hallways were loud and full as organized caos beofre our voice amplifiers. Thanks to your donations, we were able to supply each classroom with a voice amplifier, where 1 teacher walks to the dismissal door and the other teacher along with entire class can wait inised the classroom until they here student name through the voice amplifier. This tool has helped create a calmer hallway during dismissal. Teachers are also loving the use within the calssroom to project teacher voices during the loud prek activities. Thank you again for yor donations.","fullyFundedDate":1750255575603,"projectUrl":"project/voice-amplifier/9350772/","projectTitle":"Voice Amplifier","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":9714455,"projectId":9305735,"letterContent":"On behalf of my classroom, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation for our classroom project. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference for our students.\r\nThanks to your contribution, our classroom is better equipped for learning and our students have the tools they need to succeed. Your generosity not only helps meet immediate needs but also inspires a spirit of giving and community within our school.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to education and you belief in our mission to provide every child with the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1755700239146,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-pre-k/9305735/","projectTitle":"STEM for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avelar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714455"},{"teacherId":10036448,"projectId":9365569,"letterContent":"When our new science resources arrived, the excitement was incredible! The first time we used them was during a hands-on experiment about plant growth, and my students were completely engaged—measuring, observing, and recording their findings like real scientists. One student even said, \"This makes science feel like an adventure!\" Moments like that remind me how powerful the right tools can be.\r\n\r\nWhat's amazing is that these materials aren't just for science. We've already started using them in reading groups to build vocabulary and support writing activities. For example, students used magnifying tools from our science kit to closely observe leaves, then wrote descriptive paragraphs about what they saw. It's helping them make connections across subjects, and they're learning that science, reading, and writing all work hand-in-hand.\r\n\r\nNext, we're starting a unit on ecosystems, and I can't wait to see how these resources will deepen their understanding while sparking curiosity in every subject we tackle.","fullyFundedDate":1750514009880,"projectUrl":"project/science-experiment-on-climate-change/9365569/","projectTitle":"Science Experiment on Climate Change","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barajas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036448_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761698823738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036448"},{"teacherId":271071,"projectId":8205258,"letterContent":"It has been wonderful seeing the students engage in communication as they pretend to be the teacher. The amazing things that happen as students explore their choice of interest has been wonderful to see. I like how students exhibit what they are learning, for example students are pointing to charts stating the events happening in the day.\r\nWhen students are learners, they soak up everythign they are learning. In our center they are able to practice implementing what they learned. students enjoy having the leadrship and showingn off the skills they have learned.","fullyFundedDate":1715170485647,"projectUrl":"project/when-i-grow-up-i-want-to-be-a-teacher/8205258/","projectTitle":"When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Teacher!","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":8011943,"projectId":9327515,"letterContent":"We are bursting with gratitude for your incredible support of our \"STEM in PreK\" project. Your generosity has made our dreams of hands-on delicious learning a reality. Thanks to you, our little chefs will be diving into exciting STEM concepts through baking. We'll be exploring math with measurements, science with chemical reactions, and engineering with recipe designs. Your contribution is sparking curiosity and creating a foundation for lifelong learning. Thank you for investing in our student's future and making our classroom a place when learning is both fun and impactful!","fullyFundedDate":1746785441905,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-prek/9327515/","projectTitle":"Stem in 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":9246465,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous contributions to our \"PreK Family Celebration\" project. Your support will helps us create a memorable and inclusive event for our students and their families. Thanks to you, we'll be able to provide fun activities, delicious snacks, and a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels valued and celebrated. Your kindness is making a real difference in strengthening our classroom community and fostering positive relationships. Thank you for helping us create lasting memories for our students and their families!","fullyFundedDate":1746552326245,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-family-celebration/9246465/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Family Celebration","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":9223713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support is making a real difference and helps us achieve our goal. We're incredibly grateful for your contribution! With your help, we received the tools we need to make recycled paper and plant seedlings. \r\n\r\nMaking recycled paper with preschoolers is a fantastic activity that fosters environmental awareness, teaches the importance of recycling, and promotes hands-on learning. It encourages creativity as they transform old paper into something new. Plus, it's a fun way to develop fine motor skills and understand the concept of sustainability. \r\n\r\nOur students learned and practiced the process of making recycled paper as they had fun and created a meaningful learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1744032932770,"projectUrl":"project/we-recycle/9223713/","projectTitle":"We Recycle","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":1149,"numTeachers":83,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.8,"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"}