{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leslie Lewis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9218942,"projectId":9306603,"letterContent":"The new recorders you helped fund will be a fantastic addition to our music class! We will soon start learning simple songs together, with the notes B, A, and G, starting with the song \"Hot Cross Buns.\"\r\n\r\nThe students are so excited to receive their own recorders! Many are curious about if they get to take them home. The third graders are so excited to know that they will get to take them home periodically to practice before assessments, and for good at the end of fourth grade.\r\n\r\nStudents will practice fingerings and breath control as they learn new songs and rhythms. We'll also focus on playing together in small groups, developing listening skills and teamwork. Recorder has been a consistent favorite unit in music class, and having new materials for them to claim ownership over, is such a gift!","fullyFundedDate":1746481417907,"projectUrl":"project/soprano-recorders-for-3rd-grade-music/9306603/","projectTitle":"Soprano Recorders for 3rd Grade Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218942_orig.jpg?crop=1071,1071,x0,y164&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696609105318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218942"},{"teacherId":9218942,"projectId":9292344,"letterContent":"The new classroom materials have allowed us to begin the school year strong with pencils and other necessities. Students are able to feel ownership of their music room through their understanding of our routines with the materials and their willingness to take care of them.\r\n\r\nThe students were overjoyed when the new materials arrived! They eagerly helped me unpack and organize everything, excited to have some say in how we set up our classroom. \r\n\r\nThese supplies help up learn, offering us the needed supplies to accomplish everything we want to in the music room.","fullyFundedDate":1746472225431,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-next-school-year/9292344/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Next School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218942_orig.jpg?crop=1071,1071,x0,y164&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696609105318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218942"},{"teacherId":9218942,"projectId":9292342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom. With the new puppets, my primary music students have been bringing their songs and stories to life in a whole new way. \r\nThe students love when I incorporate the puppets into our learning!\r\n\r\nDuring a lesson themed around a bumblebee, our bee puppet sang, \"Hickity Pickity Bumblebee, will you sing your name for me?\" When they respond by singing their name, the bee pretends to sting them and they get a kick out of it. It helps encourage their participation and leads to more engagement. We also played a game where we kept a steady beat and chanted, \"Bee bee, bumblebee, stung a man upon his knee. Stung a pig upon their snout. I declare that you are OUT!\" When the bee lands on them, they sit down, leaving only one student standing. The kids love this game and consistently ask to play it. When they see our puppet, they get excited. Thank you for helping make our learning more engaging and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1746464583947,"projectUrl":"project/instruments-and-puppets-for-primary-musi/9292342/","projectTitle":"Instruments and Puppets for Primary Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218942_orig.jpg?crop=1071,1071,x0,y164&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696609105318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218942"},{"teacherId":2112496,"projectId":9237416,"letterContent":"Already this gear has been put to good use! We used the gear in our second game of the season, and although the other team forfeited, the girls really enjoyed having the appropriate attire for the game! I could tell they felt more confident on the field and were ready to play immediately with their matching shoes, shin guards, and socks! \r\n\r\nThe girls are really excited to have appropriate shoes to wear and they have been given the responsibility of keeping up with these materials for the game! I know that they love the shoes because of their big smiles when trying them on and playing in a scrimmage. They, and I, appreciate you all so much for helping strengthen our team and guiding students to improve in a game that teaches hard work, consistency, and team work! \r\n\r\nGo Lions!!","fullyFundedDate":1743972930361,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-gear-for-girls/9237416/","projectTitle":"Soccer Gear for Girls","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2112496_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454559432388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstully"},{"teacherId":2112496,"projectId":9030019,"letterContent":"My cheer team really appreciated these shoes as it gave them a chance to practice and prepare for stunts in their routines. My students really thought that the shoes were cute and were excited to wear them with their cheer uniforms. It really brought a complete look to our school's team, and it provided them with unity in a way that helped them recognize that they are all one team.\r\n\r\nThe students on the cheer teams at Lewis will be able to use these shoes in the future as we will use them season after season. They will continue to help Lewis feel supported by people like you; people whom have never even met them. Thank you for believing in them and helping them gain strength in an extracurricular activity.","fullyFundedDate":1736198474364,"projectUrl":"project/cheer-shoes-for-team-unity/9030019/","projectTitle":"Cheer Shoes for Team Unity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2112496_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454559432388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstully"},{"teacherId":9218942,"projectId":9066228,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in making our Black History Month event a truly unforgettable experience for our students. Thanks to your contribution, we were able to create an immersive and educational celebration that honored Black culture, history, and achievements in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we transformed our school into an interactive learning space featuring:\r\n\r\nA Paint & Sip Room – Students explored their creativity while being inspired by artwork from Black artists, deepening their appreciation for Black contributions to the art world while sipping on hot chocolate.\r\nA Space Exploration Exhibit – Honoring the work of Katherine Johnson and her team, this room sparked curiosity about Black pioneers in STEM and their groundbreaking contributions to space exploration.\r\nA Live Gallery of Prominent Black Figures – Students engaged in a living history experience, showcasing the stories and legacies of influential Black leaders.\r\nA Music Listening Room – Exploring the evolution of Black musical genres, this space allowed students to connect with history through sound, recognizing the deep cultural impact of Black musicians.\r\n\r\nThese experiences were made possible because of you. Your generosity provided the materials and resources that turned this vision into a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1739327944410,"projectUrl":"project/black-history-month-school-wide-celebrat/9066228/","projectTitle":"Black History Month School Wide Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218942_orig.jpg?crop=1071,1071,x0,y164&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696609105318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218942"},{"teacherId":9218942,"projectId":9032565,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to small digital keyboards that are opening up new possibilities for music learning! These keyboards have become a valuable tool in our classroom, allowing students to explore in small groups. They've also provided an alternative way for students with developmental and learning differences to engage with music in a way that best suits their needs.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the keyboards, they couldn't believe they were for them! The excitement in the room was incredible, and I have seen it carry over into our lessons—students are eager to participate and more enthusiastic about developing their musical skills.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these keyboards will continue to support hands-on learning in music class. I hope to collect more and eventually have a full class set that can be used to teach piano, an instrument many of my students have expressed interest in learning. Thank you for giving my students the gift of music exploration and creativity—your support is truly making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1736218784475,"projectUrl":"project/digital-keyboards-for-the-music-room/9032565/","projectTitle":"Digital Keyboards for the Music Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218942_orig.jpg?crop=1071,1071,x0,y164&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696609105318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218942"},{"teacherId":9218942,"projectId":8924092,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, my students now have access to engaging and hands-on manipulatives that bring music to life in our classroom! From rhythm blocks to solfege hand signs and note-reading games, these materials have transformed the way my students learn and interact with music.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was when my third graders used rhythm manipulatives to compose their own short rhythmic patterns. Their excitement was contagious as they eagerly arranged note values and clapped out their creations. It was amazing to see their confidence grow as they took ownership of their learning!\r\n\r\nMoving forward, my students will continue using these manipulatives to strengthen their music literacy skills. Many are currently working on composing and notating simple melodies, and these tools will help reinforce note placement, rhythm counting, and melodic recognition in a fun and interactive way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference, and I can't thank you enough for investing in their musical journey.","fullyFundedDate":1733252900732,"projectUrl":"project/music-manipulatives/8924092/","projectTitle":"Music Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218942_orig.jpg?crop=1071,1071,x0,y164&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696609105318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218942"},{"teacherId":9298596,"projectId":7879615,"letterContent":"This project helped support my classroom for the first two years I've been an educator. The materials are still in use and they've gone through many organization and storage changes as each new iteration of my room happens. My students were ecstatic to see the materials and have been (mostly) respectful of them while using them. They've used them to create poster projects, team flags, informational texts, and more. Most recently, two classes completed Black History Month posters using some of the materials and two other classes did posters about the planets in our solar system. \r\nThis quarter, I plan to continue using these materials to learn about the plant life cycle and growing plants from seed to stalk. From sunflower lifecycle projects to decorating flower pots, I expect to continue depending on the resources you all provided to help them flourish. I am forever deeply grateful for the support you've given me.","fullyFundedDate":1699293714696,"projectUrl":"project/stockin-up-a-library/7879615/","projectTitle":"Stockin' Up a Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9298596_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741041463978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9298596"},{"teacherId":7881166,"projectId":8766561,"letterContent":"This project has helped all our homeless students be able to have a safe space to wash their uniforms and clothes that they cannot afford to do at home. It has also allowed our sports teams to have clean uniforms for their games and practices. This project has helped our students feel safe, sew, and a part of our community. Thank you for providing for our students an item that greatly impacts all of them! The students that this impact have been able to come to school and get a fresh uniform daily.","fullyFundedDate":1727209332860,"projectUrl":"project/washer-dryer-for-lles-students/8766561/","projectTitle":"Washer & Dryer For LLES Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loving","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7881166_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y509&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642791781062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lovingclass"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5516","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":420,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":52,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.5,"schoolId":5516,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Leslie Lewis Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Leslie Lewis Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/lewis-elementary-school/5516"}