{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jane Stenson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3538430,"projectId":9237260,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my project, \"Unlocking the Magic of Reading Through Fairy Tales, Fables, and Folktales.\" Your kindness has opened the door to a world of imagination, wonder, and powerful storytelling for my second graders. Because of your donation, my students now have access to rich, diverse stories that spark curiosity, celebrate different cultures, and help them make meaningful connections as readers. These books bring our reading block to life-encouraging students to compare story elements, explore character lessons, identify morals, and discover the magic that lives inside every tale. The impact goes far beyond reading skills. With these new fairy tales and folktales in their hands, my students are growing as thinkers, storytellers, and confident learners. They see themselves in stories, explore worlds unlike their own, and experience the joy that comes from getting lost in a good book. You are helping to build memories and a lifelong love of reading that will stay with them long after they leave our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students, for investing in their futures, and for helping bring a little more magic into our classroom library. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746452289396,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-magic-of-reading-through-f/9237260/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Magic of Reading Through Fairy Tales, Fables, Folktales","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rubin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3538430_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474835440143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rubin-rocks"},{"teacherId":9989851,"projectId":9383564,"letterContent":"When our new leveled readers arrived, the kids were thrilled! They immediately started exploring the books, excitedly pointing out words they knew and characters they recognized. It was wonderful to see them choose books that felt \"just right\" and read with so much confidence.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the readers during small groups and independent reading time, and they've already made a big difference. Students are practicing decoding skills, building stamina, and, most importantly, developing a genuine love for reading. One highlight was seeing a hesitant reader proudly whisper-read an entire book to a friend.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll use these books to build comprehension skills and support guided reading throughout the year. Thank you for giving my students engaging books that make reading fun and accessible. Your generosity is helping them grow as joyful, confident readers. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving our youngest learners the gift of joyful reading experiences. Your support is helping them build strong foundations that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1757683118063,"projectUrl":"project/every-reader-matters-leveled-books-for/9383564/","projectTitle":"Every Reader Matters: Leveled Books for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9989851_orig.jpg?crop=743,743,x76,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743615198430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9989851"},{"teacherId":10235739,"projectId":9735458,"letterContent":"Students in room 118 beamed with excitement when they learned about the new arriving books! They couldn't wait to start reading and exploring the new books. This brought me so much joy seeing them so excited and seeing their excitement reminded me about my love for teaching. \r\nStudents are beginning to check out books that they can read on their own which makes them feel ready to read more books. Students are discussing ways to make sure everyone gets a chance to read a new book and they came up with the plan to read the books and once finished they return it to the classroom library and not wait until their next checkout day. \r\nThanks to your support, these young readers are glowing and growing!","fullyFundedDate":1762202687217,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-we-love-them/9735458/","projectTitle":"New Books? We Love Them!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Temaneyous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10235739_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756734393058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235739"},{"teacherId":9989851,"projectId":9784204,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is buzzing with excitement and learning! My students were thrilled when they first saw our new materials, especially the colorful pointers and CVC Pop-It toys. They immediately started using them during our literacy centers, and the room was filled with proud voices as they \"popped out\" letter sounds and built new words together.\r\n\r\nThe Write the Letters center has quickly become a favorite spot, where students are practicing handwriting, tracing letters, and strengthening their fine motor skills. The pointers have added an element of fun to our shared reading time. The kids love taking turns being the \"teacher\" and pointing to words as we read together.\r\n\r\nThese tools have made learning hands-on, engaging, and joyful for my young readers and writers. Next, we'll be using the Pop-Its and letter centers to stretch CVC words into full sentences as students continue growing in confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom a place where learning truly comes to life!","fullyFundedDate":1759692106953,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-fun-for-kindergarten/9784204/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Literacy Fun for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9989851_orig.jpg?crop=743,743,x76,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743615198430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9989851"},{"teacherId":3538430,"projectId":9400304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project, Color Our World: Inspiring Second Grade Artists. Because of your kindness, my second graders now have the art supplies and materials they need to bring their creativity to life.\r\nThe excitement in their eyes when we opened the boxes was priceless! They couldn't wait to explore the metallic markers, stickers, jewels, colorful papers, and craft materials. Our classroom has truly transformed into a little art studio where imaginations run wild and creativity shines bright.\r\nYour generosity has made a huge impact. Students who were once hesitant to take risks are now confidently creating and sharing their artwork with pride. One of my students said, \"I feel like a real artist now!\" Each masterpiece they create is filled with joy, confidence, and self-expression-all thanks to you.\r\nYou didn't just give us supplies; you gave my students a voice through art. You've inspired them to dream, create, and see themselves as artists. Your support reminds them that their ideas matter and that learning can be colorful, fun, and full of heart.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in the power of creativity and for helping my second graders turn their imaginations into masterpieces!","fullyFundedDate":1754444484399,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world-inspiring-second-grade/9400304/","projectTitle":"Color Our World: Inspiring Second Grade Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rubin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3538430_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474835440143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rubin-rocks"},{"teacherId":9578340,"projectId":9210545,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you to the generous donors for helping me build engaging Kindergarten literacy centers focused on alphabet recognition and CVC word practice. Because of your support, my students are developing essential early reading skills through hands-on, playful activities.\r\n\r\nWith colorful alphabet tools, children are excited to match letters with sounds and proudly point them out during reading. The CVC materials encourage students to blend sounds and build simple words like cat and dog, giving them the confidence and joy of reading on their own.\r\n\r\nThese centers also promote collaboration, allowing children to work together, share strategies, and celebrate their progress as a team. Families are already noticing the ripple effect at home as students eagerly point out letters and words in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has sparked joy, built confidence, and set the foundation for lifelong reading success. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746452289173,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-centers-for-kindergarten/9210545/","projectTitle":"Literacy Centers for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laniewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9578340_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726451069509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9578340"},{"teacherId":3538430,"projectId":9049653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing nonfiction books for my second grade classroom. The excitement on my students' faces when they first opened these books was priceless. They immediately dove into topics like animals, space, history, and inventions with a curiosity and eagerness that was inspiring to watch.\r\n\r\nThese books have not only expanded their knowledge but have also nurtured a true love of reading and learning. Many students who once hesitated to pick up a book are now eager to share facts with their classmates, ask thoughtful questions, and even bring their books to recess to keep reading. It has been amazing to see their confidence grow as readers and their worlds expand with every page.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on my students. Because of you, they see reading not only as fun but as a powerful way to discover and understand the world. Thank you for investing in their growth, their imaginations, and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1741127486729,"projectUrl":"project/curious-minds-need-nonfiction-help-us-l/9049653/","projectTitle":"Curious Minds Need Nonfiction: Help Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rubin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3538430_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474835440143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rubin-rocks"},{"teacherId":9989851,"projectId":9223347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our leveled readers project! The impact of this donation has already been felt in so many positive ways within our classroom. \r\n Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a variety of engaging books that meet them right at their reading level. These books are already making a difference in helping them build confidence, fluency, and a love for reading.\r\n\r\nIt's incredibly rewarding to see their excitement when choosing books that are just right for them. Your donation has directly impacted their daily learning, and I am so grateful for your investment in their education.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, these new materials allowed me to run more effective small reading groups and better support students during independent reading time. With books organized by level, I can easily differentiate instruction and ensure that each student is growing at their own pace. The leveled readers have truly become a foundational tool in our daily learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746452289282,"projectUrl":"project/help-young-readers-grow-with-leveled-boo/9223347/","projectTitle":"Help Young Readers Grow With Leveled Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9989851_orig.jpg?crop=743,743,x76,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743615198430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9989851"},{"teacherId":9578340,"projectId":9202730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation of art supplies to our kindergarten class! The crayons, paints, Post-its, and fun pencil-shaped storage containers have added so much joy and creativity to our classroom. These tools help our students express themselves, collaborate, and take pride in their work. Your kindness sends a very powerful message that others believe in them, and that support makes all the difference. We are very deeply grateful for your thoughtful, impactful, and generous gift!","fullyFundedDate":1742920804402,"projectUrl":"project/lets-create-with-art-supplies/9202730/","projectTitle":"Let's Create With Art Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laniewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9578340_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726451069509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9578340"},{"teacherId":8029956,"projectId":8838943,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the generous donation of school materials to my classroom. Your support has made a significant and tangible difference in the lives of my students, and I want to share the impact your kindness has had on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution to Make Phonics Fun, my students now have greater access to the resources they need to succeed. These materials have not only enhanced our daily lessons but also inspired creativity, collaboration, and a renewed enthusiasm for learning. My students have found their excitement again to read and apply the strategies they are learning each day. \r\n\r\nFor many of my students, access to materials at their independent levels is not always guaranteed. Your donation has helped level the playing field, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, can participate fully and confidently in our classroom activities. \r\n\r\nOne moment that truly stood out was when one student grabbed a book at his level and read it aloud. Upon finishing the book, he turned, smiled, and shouted, \"I can read\". It's these kinds of experiences that affirm just how meaningful your generosity is.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and my students, thank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of education. Your kindness does not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful to be the recipients of such thoughtful support.","fullyFundedDate":1730250832224,"projectUrl":"project/make-phonics-fun/8838943/","projectTitle":"Make Phonics Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McGuire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8029956"},{"teacherId":9578340,"projectId":8787419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! I was so excited to share the news with my students. This has brought them so much joy and excitement while enriching their school day. Adding the play dough has brightened their day and has made playtime fun and exciting. Students are having so much fun creating and strengthening their fine motor skills. On behalf of the students and myself, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. Your kindness and generosity help make playtime amazing!\r\n\r\nI am attaching a few pictures so you can see what a meaningful impact you made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1735506519910,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-play-dough/8787419/","projectTitle":"Learning with Play Dough!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laniewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9578340_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726451069509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9578340"},{"teacherId":9578340,"projectId":8787128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! I was so excited to share the news with my students. This has brought them so much joy and excitement while enriching their school day. Adding the role-play costumes has brightened their day and has made playtime fun and exciting. On behalf of the students and myself, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. Your kindness and generosity help make playtime amazing!\r\n\r\nI am attaching a few pictures so you can see what a meaningful impact you made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1735216531399,"projectUrl":"project/role-play-in-kindergarten/8787128/","projectTitle":"Role Play in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laniewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9578340_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726451069509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9578340"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27415","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":334,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":28,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":43.5,"schoolId":27415,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jane Stenson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jane Stenson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/skokie-school-district-68/jane-stenson-elementary-school/27415"}