{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Howe School of Excellence","outOfStateSupporters":41.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4498116,"projectId":10098250,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing iPads for our students. These devices give students greater access to digital learning tools, interactive lessons, research resources, and educational applications that strengthen their classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThe iPads are helping students participate more actively in instruction, practice important academic skills, complete assignments, and receive immediate feedback on their learning. They also give students opportunities to create, collaborate, and use technology in meaningful ways that prepare them for future academic and career success.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us make learning more engaging, accessible, and connected to the digital world our students navigate every day. Most importantly, these devices help ensure that students have the technology they need to learn with confidence and fully participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us expand what is possible in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1779053697525,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-math-to-life-with-ipads/10098250/","projectTitle":"Bringing Math to Life with iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4498116_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498594497031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-armstrong-howe"},{"teacherId":4498116,"projectId":10257051,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing personal hygiene items for our students. Your donation helps ensure that students have access to basic necessities that allow them to feel clean, comfortable, confident, and prepared for the school day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies give students discreet access to hygiene products when they need them, removing a potential barrier to learning and allowing them to remain focused on instruction instead of worrying about personal needs. They also help us create a caring school environment where students know their dignity and well-being matter.\r\n\r\nYour support has an impact that extends beyond the products themselves. By helping us meet students' everyday needs, you are helping them participate in school with greater confidence and a stronger sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us provide a supportive, respectful, and welcoming learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1787664918022,"projectUrl":"project/personal-care-personal-hygiene/10257051/","projectTitle":"Personal Care / Personal Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4498116_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498594497031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-armstrong-howe"},{"teacherId":4498116,"projectId":10383462,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our students and school community. Your donation provides the materials we need to create professional, high-quality invitations, tickets, certificates, and other special event materials that help make important student milestones feel truly meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe toner cartridges allow us to produce vibrant, polished materials in-house, while the pearl cardstock, silver invitation covers, green envelopes, gold-bordered labels, and printable tickets help us create coordinated keepsakes and event materials for students and families. These resources add a special touch to celebrations and school events while also allowing us to recognize students in a way that feels thoughtful and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour support helps us create experiences that students and families can take pride in. These materials are already helping us prepare celebrations that reflect the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us make their school experiences feel special, polished, and unforgettable.","fullyFundedDate":1787664960755,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-8th-graders-stationery/10383462/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our 8th Graders: Stationery for Luncheon & Graduation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4498116_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498594497031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-armstrong-howe"},{"teacherId":4498116,"projectId":10383257,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation provides our students with materials that help make our mathematics classroom organized, welcoming, and ready for learning each day.\r\n\r\nThe automatic pencil sharpener and pencil dispenser give students quick access to the supplies they need and reduce time lost during instruction. The math posters, bulletin board borders, and cardstock help create an engaging academic environment where important mathematical concepts, classroom resources, and student work are displayed and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThese materials are making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students are able to spend more time focused on learning, problem-solving, and building confidence in mathematics because the tools they need are readily available.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom environment that supports their success every day.","fullyFundedDate":1784476963741,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-my-math-classroom-for-success/10383257/","projectTitle":"Equipping My Math Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4498116_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498594497031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-armstrong-howe"},{"teacherId":4498116,"projectId":10413399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my students will no longer have to struggle through the school day on an empty stomach. A reliable stock of nutritious, shelf-stable snacks, from protein-rich options like tuna pouches and Vienna sausages to quick favorites like fruit cups and warm instant meals, means any student can get the energy boost they need to stay focused, participating, and motivated. Your donation directly removes a major barrier to learning and helps create a safe, welcoming environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour contribution does far more than just fill a pantry; it provides comfort, dignity, and peace of mind. Knowing food is readily available, without stigma or fuss, allows my students to worry less about when they will eat next and focus more on their education. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their health, well-being, and academic success. Thank you for showing my students that their community cares about them!","fullyFundedDate":1785983105942,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-quick-ready-to-eat-snac/10413399/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: Quick, Ready-to-Eat Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4498116_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498594497031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-armstrong-howe"},{"teacherId":9026318,"projectId":9856990,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation, our students have been able to explore media, photography, and digital editing in exciting and meaningful ways. They have learned how to capture memorable moments, tell stories through images and videos, and develop valuable technology skills. \r\n\r\nThese hands-on experiences have increased creativity, confidence, collaboration, and student engagement. Your support has provided opportunities that inspire learning and self-expression while preparing students for future success. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our education. Thank you for helping create lasting memories and meaningful learning experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771976270596,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-leadership-student-medi/9856990/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Leadership: Student Media Takes Flight!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9026318"},{"teacherId":4498116,"projectId":10142338,"letterContent":"Remember the old-school way of reading in class? Everyone flipping to page 42 at the exact same time, reading a paragraph out loud in a monotonous drone, followed by a dry worksheet.\r\n\r\nWhen classroom book clubs (or literature circles) hit the scene, they completely flipped the script on literacy education. Instead of a teacher-led lecture, reading became a social, student-driven experience.\r\n\r\nHere is why they became one of the most powerful additions to the modern classroom:\r\n\r\nStudent Choice and Voice: Instead of forcing 30 unique kids to read the exact same book, book clubs allow students to choose from a curated selection. When kids have a say in what they read, their engagement skyrockets.\r\n\r\nTrue Collaboration: Book clubs assign roles—like Discussion Director, Word Wizard, or Summarizer. This structure teaches students how to run their own conversations, respect differing viewpoints, and build collaborative skills they'll use for the rest of their lives.\r\n\r\nDeeper Critical Thinking: Instead of just memorizing plot points for a quiz, students argue about character motives, predict twists, and connect themes to the real world. It transforms reading from a passive chore into an active investigation.\r\n\r\nBuilding Community: Reading can be solitary, but book clubs turn it into a shared experience. Students bond over shared excitement, debate plot twists, and build empathy not just for the characters, but for their peers.\r\n\r\nThe Bottom Line: Classroom book clubs shifted the goal from just learning how to read to actually loving to read. They turned classrooms into vibrant hubs of discussion, proving that reading is best done together.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this project a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1773842535737,"projectUrl":"project/classic-journeys-building-a-library-of/10142338/","projectTitle":"Classic Journeys: Building a Library of Courage and Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4498116_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498594497031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-armstrong-howe"},{"teacherId":9605953,"projectId":9920701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation of anchor chart paper has already made a meaningful impact on how my students learn and express their understanding. Recently, while studying magnetic fields, students worked in small groups to create visual representations of how magnetic forces interact. They designed posters, infographics, and even comic-strip style explanations showing field lines, attraction and repulsion, and real-world applications. The results were colorful, creative, and incredibly informative—each group bringing their own unique perspective to the concept while reinforcing their scientific thinking.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the fresh chart paper, they were genuinely excited. There's something powerful about giving them space and materials that feel purposeful and \"real\"—it immediately elevated their sense of ownership. They couldn't wait to start sketching ideas, debating how to represent invisible forces, and collaborating in ways that went far beyond a typical worksheet. The room was buzzing with energy as students shared markers, built off each other's ideas, and proudly displayed their finished work around the classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue using the chart paper as a central part of our learning process. In upcoming units, students will build on these skills by creating more complex models and visual explanations of scientific phenomena, continuing to strengthen both their content knowledge and communication skills. Your support is helping to create a classroom environment where every student can think out loud, make their ideas visible, and feel proud of what they create. Thank you for helping make our classroom more interactive, collaborative, and inspiring!","fullyFundedDate":1764598850498,"projectUrl":"project/from-brainstorm-to-breakthrough-anchor/9920701/","projectTitle":"From Brainstorm to Breakthrough: Anchor Charts for Middle School Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burleigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9605953"},{"teacherId":4498116,"projectId":9936559,"letterContent":"Your generosity transformed our ELA classroom. The arrival of these book club sets turned \"required reading\" into genuine excitement. I've watched my middle schoolers usually too cool for school lean in to debate plot twists and character motives. Because they chose titles that resonate, reluctant readers are now finishing chapters early just to see what happens next. You didn't just provide books; you built a community of thinkers and dreamers. These stories will inspire hundreds of students for years to come. Thank you for making literacy a highlight of their day!","fullyFundedDate":1767060528359,"projectUrl":"project/opening-new-worlds-through-student-led-b/9936559/","projectTitle":"Opening New Worlds Through Student-Led Book Clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4498116_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498594497031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-armstrong-howe"},{"teacherId":5897836,"projectId":8897016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting my students. Your donation continues to support structured, multisensory instruction that helps close reading gaps and meet students where they are. Having the right tools to support struggling readers is imperative, not only for building vital skills but also to support their confidence and resilience as they work to become strong readers. Because of you, my students now have access to Wilson Reading System materials that are making a meaningful difference every day.\r\n\r\nWe use the magnetic letter tiles, student notebooks, and dictation notebooks during small-group reading instruction to help students break words apart, practice spelling patterns, and connect sounds to print. These multisensory tools allow students to see, hear, touch, and write language, which is especially powerful for students who are working hard to overcome decoding challenges.\r\n\r\nWhen students first received their own materials, they were excited and proud. Having tools designed specifically for their learning needs has helped build confidence and motivation. Students are beginning to take ownership of their learning and are more willing to take risks when reading and writing. As all kids, they were also excited to pick their pouch to store their materials based on the zipper color!\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students are strengthening their reading skills, building confidence, and moving closer to their goals. You have given them more than materials—you have given them encouragement, opportunity, and the belief that they can succeed as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1729708309038,"projectUrl":"project/wilson-reading-system-materials/8897016/","projectTitle":"Wilson Reading System Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5897836"},{"teacherId":8306339,"projectId":6451455,"letterContent":"want to extend my deepest gratitude for the incredible support you have provided. Your dedication, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond have made a tremendous difference in our classroom experience. This level of support not only made the process smooth for me as an educator, but it also created a meaningful impact on my students.\r\nOne of the most remarkable outcomes of this collaboration has been the genuine excitement and joy my students have expressed while learning with their new supplies. It is not often that young learners respond so positively and immediately to changes in instructional materials, but this transition has been nothing short of impressive. Seeing my students fully engaged, motivated, and eager to explore new concepts has been incredibly rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1655950327054,"projectUrl":"project/lets-become-reading-math-experts/6451455/","projectTitle":"Let’s Become Reading & Math Experts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655388199596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8306339"},{"teacherId":10197384,"projectId":9632108,"letterContent":"Greetings From Howe School of Excellence. I just wanted to extend a warm thank you for your generous donations. Our flag football teams don't start their season until the spring but are excited for their new equipment. Both teams look to improve their records from last year. Our players will use the new footballs to enhance their practices and improve their teamwork. One of my favorite moments was seeing our players' reactions to having brand new nice equipment. Through their practices and games they will learn not only about proper throwing and catching techniques and skills, but also about communication, sportsmanship, and perseverance. The students were absolutely thrilled when they saw the brand-new footballs! Many of them immediately started discussing drills and couldn't wait to test out their skills. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and eagerness to participate.\r\nOur next step is to continue developing our football skills through structured drills and friendly matches. Our boys have been able to continue improving their skill levels and have also transferred these skills and knowledge to their physical education classes. This has helped them become leaders off of the court and in the classroom. This will help reinforce teamwork, coordination, and strategy. Eventually, we hope to host a small inter-class tournament to showcase their progress and celebrate how much they've learned thanks to these new basketballs.","fullyFundedDate":1755878071259,"projectUrl":"project/touchdown-howe-school-of-excellence-fla/9632108/","projectTitle":"Touchdown: Howe School of Excellence Flag Football Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Faughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10197384"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5783","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":339,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":78,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.9,"schoolId":5783,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Howe School of Excellence on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Howe School of Excellence","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/howe-elementary-school/5783"}