{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henry Clay Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3217415,"projectId":6113565,"letterContent":"This reading rug has made a wonderful impact on my students by giving them a comfortable and calming space to read, learn, and connect with one another. My students now have a special place where they can gather for read-alouds, explore books, share their ideas, and use their imaginations. The soothing colors help create a peaceful classroom environment where students can relax and focus on learning. This new space has made reading even more enjoyable and inviting while helping my students build confidence, strengthen their love of books, and create positive memories around reading.","fullyFundedDate":1649387688013,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-learning-carpet-for-1st-grade/6113565/","projectTitle":"Classroom Learning Carpet for 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3217415_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769377566579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3217415"},{"teacherId":10485459,"projectId":10272399,"letterContent":"I wish you could have been in the room when our boxes arrived! When the kids saw the new headphones, markers, erasers, and staplers, there were literal cheers. One of my students looked at the pile with wide eyes and asked, \"Are these really all for us?\" It was such a heartwarming moment, your gift made them feel so incredibly special and cared for.\r\n\r\n We put everything right to work during a big research project last week. The headphones were an absolute lifesaver, giving everyone the quiet focus they needed to dive into their digital lessons without any distractions. Then came the fun part: creating their project posters! The room was so excited as they used the bright new markers, and I loved watching them use the fresh erasers to easily fix mistakes with a smile instead of getting frustrated. There was a huge sense of pride at the end of the day as they lined up to use our sturdy new staplers to put the final touches on their hard work! \r\n\r\n Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You didn't just send us supplies, you brought so much joy, focus, and excitement into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778865294779,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-your-world-amplify-your-mind/10272399/","projectTitle":"Quiet Your World, Amplify Your Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mota Salas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10485459_orig.jpg?crop=2878,2878,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786586101812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10485459"},{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":10249150,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for giving to OUR classroom. Student have already seen the new board games sitting on the shelf in class. They have even cracked open a new checkers set for an epic class showdown. To see the joy on their faces is priceless. It is because of people like you that this was happening.\r\n\r\nStudents now know that when they are finished with their work there are new games waiting to be played. They have opportunities to have some fun and learn sportsmanship and teamwork, which can be lacking in today's society.\r\n\r\nAgain, thanks.","fullyFundedDate":1778205552003,"projectUrl":"project/classic-board-games/10249150/","projectTitle":"Classic Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":10231948,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation to OUR classroom. Students love getting new books to use in class. With your donation, each of my students will get their very own copy of the historical fiction novel, Rebellion 1776. My students do not know a lot about our founding eras and with this text they will be able to gain further insight into what it was like to be alive during this influential time period in our country. This text will transport them to the 18th century and allow them to explore this era.","fullyFundedDate":1778180337150,"projectUrl":"project/revolutionary-reading-ii/10231948/","projectTitle":"Revolutionary Reading II","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":10231762,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation to OUR classroom. With your donation, each of my students will get their very own copy of the historical fiction novel, Rebellion 1776. Students love getting new books to use in class. \r\n\r\nThis text will transport them to the 18th century and allow them to explore this era. My students do not know a lot about our founding eras and with this text they will be able to gain further insight into what it was like to be alive during this influential time period in our country.","fullyFundedDate":1777649259155,"projectUrl":"project/revolutionary-reading/10231762/","projectTitle":"Revolutionary Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":134765,"projectId":10223315,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project for new science notebooks and headphones. Your support is making a tangible difference in our classroom, and I can already see the sparks of curiosity flying.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, these items aren't just \"supplies\"—they are the tools that allow my students to think and act like real scientists. Here is how your donation is being put to work:\r\n\r\nWith the new notebooks, students now have a dedicated space to record observations, sketch diagrams, and develop hypotheses. It teaches them the importance of data integrity and allows them to track their growth throughout the year.\r\nThe headphones have been a total game-changer for our digital labs. Students can now engage with interactive simulations and instructional videos at their own pace without distractions, ensuring that everyone—regardless of their learning style—stays on track.\r\n\r\nMany of my students rarely receive brand-new materials. Seeing the \"unboxing\" of these supplies gave them a sense of pride and showed them that there is a community of people out there rooting for their success.\r\n\r\n\"I love my new notebook because it feels like a real scientist's journal. I can draw my experiments and keep all my notes in one place without losing them!\"\r\n— 5th Grade Student\r\n\r\nBy providing these resources, you have removed a significant barrier to learning. In a world that increasingly relies on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), your gift helps bridge the gap and ensures my students are prepared for the future.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in the next generation of thinkers, doctors, and engineers. We are so lucky to have you in our corner!","fullyFundedDate":1778024483768,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-headphones-shelving-oh-my/10223315/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Headphones, Shelving, OH MY!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milanovic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp134765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487181121834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/134765"},{"teacherId":8671389,"projectId":10224152,"letterContent":"My students were incredibly excited when they saw the new classroom rug being delivered! Even though we are nearing the end of the school year, they were eager to help make space for it and asked many questions about how it would be used next year. To help preserve the materials, the rug will remain sealed until the beginning of the new school year in August so my incoming students can enjoy it from day one.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have already made a positive impact in our classroom. Students who did not previously have access to headphones were able to use them during i-Ready testing, which helped create a quieter, more focused, and distraction-free testing environment. It also allowed students to feel more comfortable and confident while working independently.\r\n\r\nOur new pencil caddies are also being saved for the upcoming school year. One of my goals for the beginning of next year is to teach students how to properly care for and respect classroom materials as if they were their own. We will incorporate lessons and routines focused on responsibility, organization, and teamwork so students can take pride in maintaining a positive learning environment together.","fullyFundedDate":1777917929533,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-rug-and-supplies-for-learnin/10224152/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Rug and Supplies for Learning and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8671389"},{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":10152277,"letterContent":"I appreciate your generous donation to our classroom. Each one of my students will have their very own copy of the historical fiction novel, Fever 1793. It is my hope that students will be transported to a different era, the late 18th century, which they have only heard about in textbooks.\r\n\r\nHalse-Anderson's text will also show the perils of living through a pandemic in the early years of our country. They should be able to draw some parallels to the most recent pandemic.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thanks from our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773857659761,"projectUrl":"project/historical-fiction-ii/10152277/","projectTitle":"Historical Fiction II","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":10152123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to OUR classroom. With your donation, each of my students will have their very own copy of the text, Fever 1793. This historical fiction text will help transport my students to an era they have only heard about in textbooks. \r\n\r\nHalse-Anderson's novel will help my students get a grasp of what is was like to live during the late 18th century, in our country. Not only that, they will get sense of how people lived through a pandemic in this era as well.\r\n\r\nAgain, thanks.","fullyFundedDate":1773841920530,"projectUrl":"project/historical-fiction-texts/10152123/","projectTitle":"Historical Fiction Texts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":134765,"projectId":9423914,"letterContent":"It is with a humble and grateful hear that I write this letter. I am beyond in awe of your kindness and generosity to my students. Without your generosity, there is no way I could do what I do in the classroom.\r\nMy students have the advantages that they do because of the magnanimous spirit of donors like you. You make our lives easier because we know we can help give our students the best possible education with your help.\r\nPlease know that your thoughtfulness, kindness, and generosity is never overlooked. I explain to my students what Donors Choose is. I also show them videos so that they know where some of thew classroom materials that I could, myself, not afford, comes from. They learn that there are wonderful giving people who want to do right by the world's children just because. Thank you so very much; it is more appreciated than you can ever know.","fullyFundedDate":1755736721991,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-explore-the-invisible/9423914/","projectTitle":"Help Us Explore the Invisible!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milanovic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp134765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487181121834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/134765"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5416","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":573,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.9,"schoolId":5416,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Henry Clay Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Henry Clay Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/henry-clay-elementary-school/5416"}