{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kimes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10484900,"projectId":10217147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generosity of your donation. Having the opportunity to know we can expand STEM activities in my classroom is so exciting. \r\n\r\nPackages have been delivered to my classroom regularly since my students started and their eyes continue to light up with each package. They are excited to see what is inside each box and even more excited to find out it is something for them. They have gotten to help place the items together by our science cabinet and had the chance to look at what we have received. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generosity. I am exciting to be able to use these materials over the next several years and hopefully even longer! We will keep your generosity in mind with each use!","fullyFundedDate":1778711073523,"projectUrl":"project/naturally-curious-learners-wanting-stem/10217147/","projectTitle":"Naturally Curious Learners Wanting STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484900"},{"teacherId":10484900,"projectId":10292600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in making a meaningful difference for my classroom. Because of your donation, my students will have access to resources that will make learning more engaging, meaningful, and exciting.\r\n\r\nThe students have been excited and eager as packages have been getting delivered daily. We have spent some time unboxing items together and their faces have been lighting up knowing what we have to look forward to this year. \r\n\r\nWe plan to put everything to good use. With having more fun items to add, it helps to rotate things throughout the centers. With young children, it is important to be able to rotate things often and now we are fortunate enough to be able to do that. I could not appreciate you generosity more!","fullyFundedDate":1785178297740,"projectUrl":"project/conference-finds-for-curious-pre-k-minds/10292600/","projectTitle":"Conference Finds for Curious Pre-K Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484900"},{"teacherId":7810242,"projectId":10192468,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to the generous donors who funded our DonorsChoose project and provided totes to help organize our classroom theme bins! Your support has made such a wonderful difference in creating a more organized, structured, and functional learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nHaving organized materials allows me to keep our classroom running smoothly and makes it easier for students to access the resources they need for hands-on learning. The totes will help keep our theme materials organized and ready to use throughout the year, giving our classroom a more welcoming and productive feel. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping me create an environment where my students can learn, explore, and grow with greater independence. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778711074596,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-organized-spaces/10192468/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: Organized Spaces for STEM and Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7810242_orig.jpg?crop=1330,1330,x443,y1066&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617222487034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jberninger"},{"teacherId":7810242,"projectId":10177334,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to the generous donors who supported our DonorsChoose project and helped give our classroom a fresh start! Your kindness has made such a meaningful difference in creating a warm, welcoming, and inviting space for my students. With new bulletin boards and classroom items, our room feels brighter, more organized, and ready for a new year of learning and growth.\r\n\r\nA welcoming classroom environment can make students feel comfortable, excited, and ready to learn. Your support has helped me create a space where my students can feel a sense of belonging and pride in their classroom. Thank you for investing in our learners and helping make our classroom a place where students can feel inspired, supported, and excited to come to school each day. Your generosity has truly helped us begin this learning journey with a fresh start!","fullyFundedDate":1778711074348,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-for-little-learners/10177334/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7810242_orig.jpg?crop=1330,1330,x443,y1066&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617222487034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jberninger"},{"teacherId":7810242,"projectId":10177316,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of the generous donors who supported our DonorsChoose project! Your kindness and generosity brought a huge smile to my students' faces and helped make our classroom block center complete. Seeing their excitement as they explored the new materials was truly special, and your support has created an opportunity for meaningful learning and discovery.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, my students will be able to engage with fine motor and engineering materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and hands-on exploration. These materials support STEM learning while making education fun and engaging for young learners. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can build, create, experiment, and learn through play. Your generosity will make a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776107575712,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-build-big-future/10177316/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Build Big Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7810242_orig.jpg?crop=1330,1330,x443,y1066&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617222487034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jberninger"},{"teacherId":8531280,"projectId":10211738,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity in funding my project! Because of your kindness, my Kindergarten and 1st Grade reading intervention students will have the tools and resources they need to grow as confident, successful readers.\r\n\r\nAs we begin the new school year, we are well stocked with the supplies and learning materials we need because of your generous donation. What a wonderful feeling it is to start the year knowing my students will have access to engaging resources from the very first day of school!\r\n\r\nYour support is much more than a donation—it is an investment in children who are working hard every day to build foundational literacy skills. The classroom materials you provided will make reading more engaging, meaningful, and fun while giving my students opportunities to experience success and build confidence.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom, thank you for making a lasting difference in their educational journey. Your kindness will impact their learning for years to come, and I am deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778711073379,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-little-readers-through-big-su/10211738/","projectTitle":"Empowering Little Readers Through Big Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ploch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8531280_orig.jpg?crop=3418,3418,x0,y341&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776888955517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsplochtitle"},{"teacherId":2780581,"projectId":7288715,"letterContent":"The calming area has had a positive impact on my preschool students by giving them a safe and comfortable space to manage their emotions, practice self-regulation, and take a break when they feel overwhelmed. When the students first saw the new materials, they were incredibly excited, happy, and eager to explore them. Many immediately talked about their favorite items and were excited to have a special place in the classroom where they could relax and feel calm.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was when a student who often became frustrated during group activities chose to use the calming area independently. After spending a few minutes with the sensory materials and calming tools, the student returned to the group ready to participate and learn. Experiences like this have helped students recognize their feelings, develop coping skills, and build confidence in managing emotions. The calming area has created a more positive learning environment where students feel supported, focused, and ready to engage in classroom activities.","fullyFundedDate":1682718355010,"projectUrl":"project/calming-area-in-pre-k/7288715/","projectTitle":"Calming Area in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lorena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2780581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780602642820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ltorres"},{"teacherId":2003996,"projectId":9191568,"letterContent":"As the materials you donated started arriving into our classroom during the first couple of weeks school, the students were so excited to see each package opened and discover its contents. Immediately, they wanted to play and explore with each new item. Each new set of manipulatives brought on \"oohs\" and \"ahhs\" as they arrived. Students were even more excited when I explained to them, that we were able to get these new items all because of a group of amazing people who donated their money to help purchase them. Each set of manipulatives will be added to our sensory table as we explore our numbers this year during math and as we learn to read. \r\n\r\nThe life cycle models will greatly enhance our unit that we complete each spring. These models will provide students with life size models of the life cycle of butterflies, frogs, and ladybugs. Some of which, these children have never seen before. Each piece will provide students with The realistic figurines are well-crafted and durable, making them perfect for hands-on learning. The accompanying flashcards enhance the educational experience, allowing for interactive lessons that engage young learners. This set effectively brings biology concepts to life, making science both fun and informative for children.\r\n\r\nThe kiddos are most excited to explore more with the outer space felt story board. The interactive model allows the children to manipulate the planets, stars, and moon on a large poster size chart. This is a popular unit that we will explore more mid-year. I will also be able to use this story board to add subtraction and addition problems to enhance math learning as well. The large number of pieces that make it up is perfect for sharing with friends and spending fun group time together, learning collectively, and developing social skills like companionship and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThere are not enough \"thank you's\" to be said to express my gratitude for your support of my classroom!! Even though these items may seem small, they make a large impact on student's learning. Thank you for supporting my students, myself, and my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746650954713,"projectUrl":"project/play-inspired-learning-with-sensory-expe/9191568/","projectTitle":"Play-Inspired Learning with Sensory Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Venturi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-venturi"},{"teacherId":2780581,"projectId":5761469,"letterContent":"These science supplies provided hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity, exploration, and critical thinking in my preschool students. Magnifying glasses encourage close observation of objects in nature and the classroom, helping children develop investigation skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Sound eggs strengthen listening skills, sound discrimination, and memory as students compare and match different sounds. Sensory shapes support shape recognition, fine motor development, and sensory exploration through touch. The flower model introduces students to plant life cycles and the parts of a flower, building early science vocabulary and understanding. Together, these materials make science engaging, interactive, and meaningful for my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1632395672982,"projectUrl":"project/science-supplies/5761469/","projectTitle":"Science Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lorena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2780581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780602642820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ltorres"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27654","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":351,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":61,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 1","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":77.5,"schoolId":27654,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kimes Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kimes Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/streator-elementary-school-district-44/kimes-elementary-school/27654"}