{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mann Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4739573,"projectId":10475541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation because they have worked numbers. The Times for Kids magazine is a huge hit in my 5th grade class as they love to read all of the interesting stories they provide. I have been able to choose a small group of high readers to create a book club to read The Alchemist. Thank you again for the Degree deodorant as it always come in handy this time of year. Lastly, thank you for the Galaxy light display. It allows my students to get lost in their books and exploring a whole other world. Thank you, thank you and thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1787664983994,"projectUrl":"project/starting-right-to-end-right/10475541/","projectTitle":"Starting Right to End Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4739573_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504120443774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teejay"},{"teacherId":4739573,"projectId":10473753,"letterContent":"Thank you for jumping to helping us nurture and maintain the social awareness of our scholars. We like to provide opportunities to celebrate our students with as little distraction to academics as possible so we were truly thankful when we received the Happy Birthday wrist bands. Often times our students can be pretty fidgety so the stress balls came in handy with keeping students calm while they are working and engaging in the lessons. Also the mini LED blackboards came in handy when it came to determining quick responses from my students without wasting paper. Again, thank you donors for never missing a beat when it comes to investing in our scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1787235735604,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-right/10473753/","projectTitle":"Starting The Year Off Right","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4739573_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504120443774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teejay"},{"teacherId":4739573,"projectId":10555397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with the tools needed to jumpstart the interest of our young ones in chess. We hit the ground running with a Chess class. With students learning how to play for the first time as well as a few \"semi-professionals\". They are truly enjoying the experience. \r\n\r\nI even have some of my third grade students teaching my eighth grade students how to play. It is definitely an enjoyable time with the new strategies they are learning from one another. We even had the opportunity to allow one of our students compete in a virtual chess competition making it to the fourth round. Thank you again for always supporting the interest and growth of our young ones!","fullyFundedDate":1789591755118,"projectUrl":"project/moving-the-pieces-to-win/10555397/","projectTitle":"Moving the Pieces to Win","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4739573_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504120443774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teejay"},{"teacherId":10619746,"projectId":10528606,"letterContent":"First, thank you so very much for your donation. This project impacted my students' learning by helping them to organize their thinking as well as provide a space for new learning. They are able to keep their math strategies and assignments in one place so that during testing they can easily retrieve them and increase their test scores.\r\n\r\nI was able to give each student a binder to house math activities and strategies to help students easily retrieve this knowledge. I am also grateful for other materials included in this project like, magnet math manipulatives, math boards, and other math related items to ensure my students have optimal growth. I use all the materials daily.","fullyFundedDate":1787664934981,"projectUrl":"project/striving-for-excellence-in-mathematics/10528606/","projectTitle":"Striving for Excellence in Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10619746"},{"teacherId":2069348,"projectId":5825621,"letterContent":"The funding of this project has meant a lot to our students, staff and parents. The goal of this project was to help students have a more focused environment to learn. This allows students to have a safe reliable space to store their devices. When students are able to focus on their learning, it allows students to excel and reach new heights. Students have created an environment where they are encouraging each other put their devices away and stay focused on their academics. This is an accomplishment because students are now holding each other accountable for staying focused and putting their cell phones and smart watches away. \r\n\r\nStudents were a bit surprised at first, but eventually saw the benefits of having a system in place to put away the technology. Students were able to focus and began to saw how much the culture has grown and become more focused for all students. This has led to less social media based issues in the school and students becoming more social with each other at recess. Our next goal is to continue to uphold the culture we have created and move into responsible technology use in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1631994240477,"projectUrl":"project/cyber-security/5825621/","projectTitle":"Cyber Security","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2069348"},{"teacherId":9522710,"projectId":10069354,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have the cleaning supplies we needed to create a healthier, safer, and more welcoming learning environment. Your gift has made a meaningful difference in our daily routine, and I am truly grateful.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these supplies, my students and I have made cleanliness a shared responsibility. We use the disinfecting wipes, hand soap, tissues, paper towels, and other cleaning materials throughout the school day to keep our desks, shared learning spaces, and classroom materials clean. One of the most rewarding moments was watching my students take pride in helping sanitize their desks and classroom after completing a collaborative science activity. Instead of seeing cleaning as a chore, they viewed it as a way to care for one another and our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were genuinely excited. They couldn't believe that people they had never met cared enough to help our classroom. They eagerly unpacked the boxes, helped organize the supplies, and immediately began talking about how we could work together to keep our classroom clean and healthy. Their excitement reminded me that your generosity extends far beyond the materials—it showed them that there are people who believe in them and want them to succeed.\r\n\r\nThese supplies continue to support our learning every day. By maintaining a clean classroom, we can spend more time focused on instruction, collaboration, and hands-on learning experiences without worrying about not having the basic resources needed to keep our environment safe. As we move forward with upcoming group projects, STEM activities, and cooperative learning lessons, students will continue practicing responsibility, teamwork, and respect by helping maintain a classroom where everyone can learn comfortably.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than cleaning supplies—it has given my students peace of mind, encouraged responsibility, and reinforced the importance of community. Thank you for believing in my classroom and investing in the success and well-being of my students. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are deeply appreciative of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776130225300,"projectUrl":"project/the-germ-inators/10069354/","projectTitle":"The Germ-inators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9522710_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y341&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787845996086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9522710"},{"teacherId":8067669,"projectId":10111770,"letterContent":"The students and I are using the resources to sanitize are learning areas. The fall, winter, and spring seasons have been tough. So our classroom project included everyone sanitizing their desk area and seat. We also had a class engineer who was responsible for passing out wipes and carefully collecting the wipes for proper disposal.\r\n\r\nThe students reaction to the supplies was that of relief. Only a few parents donated wipes. Once those were used, the students noticed the desks and chairs were grimy and not fresh. It was disappointing. Our next steps are to have supplies for the entire Middle School classrooms so that every class might be germ-free and more conducive to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771820438425,"projectUrl":"project/safe-healthy-middle-school/10111770/","projectTitle":"Safe & Healthy Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8067669_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780856228695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8067669"},{"teacherId":8067534,"projectId":10038269,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in bringing \"The More You Read The More You Grow!\" to life. When the boxes of brand-new books arrived, the atmosphere in the classroom was electric. My students' faces lit up with pure joy as they crowded around to see the titles. One of my students, who usually struggles to stay focused during independent reading, grabbed a new graphic novel and was so captivated that they didn't even hear the bell ring for recess! Seeing that spark of genuine curiosity is exactly why I started this project.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we are using these resources to fuel our \"Literature Circles\" project. Each group has selected one of the new titles to dive into together. They aren't just reading; they are acting out scenes, creating character maps, and debating plot twists with a level of enthusiasm I haven't seen all year. These books have turned reading from a \"task\" into a shared adventure.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next step is a \"Book Critic\" gallery walk. Students will write creative reviews and design alternative covers for their favorite new books to display in the hallway. Your contribution didn't just put books on a shelf—it provided the spark for a lifelong love of literacy and gave my students the tools to grow their imaginations. Thank you for investing in their futures!","fullyFundedDate":1772377489797,"projectUrl":"project/the-more-you-read-the-more-you-grow/10038269/","projectTitle":"The More You Read The More You Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8067534_orig.jpg?crop=1157,1157,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637729240274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8067534"},{"teacherId":4739573,"projectId":10066760,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. As we move closer to the end of the year students are beginning to apply what they have learned to new things. Which means there are often times students are working independently at their own pace. That is why the earbuds have come in handy as well as the case to keep the safe and organized. Students are able to engage in virtual learning without disrupting their classroom environment. As well as with the changing weather we often have a bunch of sneezing and runny noses. That is why we are overly excited about the bundle of Kleenex we received to help us make it until the end of the school year. We thank you as well for the cardstock and specialty paper as we are able to cut cost with outsourcing programs for our 8th grade ceremonies we are instead able to create them in house. All in all thank you for all that you do.","fullyFundedDate":1776130647198,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-no-distractions/10066760/","projectTitle":"Learning With No Distractions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4739573_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504120443774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teejay"},{"teacherId":8067534,"projectId":9973406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Literacy and Language\" classroom project. Your kindness and commitment to education have made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.\r\nBecause of your contributions, my students now have access to engaging, high-quality books that they can truly call their own. For many of them, these books are more than just pages—they are opportunities. Opportunities to explore new ideas, build confidence, and develop a love for reading that will stay with them for years to come.\r\nThe impact of these resources is already visible in our classroom. Students are more excited to read, more willing to participate, and more confident in their ability to understand and express themselves. Reading is no longer seen as a challenge, but as a doorway to imagination, knowledge, and growth.\r\nThese books are helping shape their futures in powerful ways. Strong literacy skills are the foundation for success in all subjects, and by strengthening their reading and language abilities now, you are helping to prepare them for academic achievement, meaningful careers, and lifelong learning.\r\nYour generosity has created opportunities that will extend far beyond our classroom walls. Please know that your support is truly appreciated and will continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766905630826,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-and-language/9973406/","projectTitle":"Literacy and Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8067534_orig.jpg?crop=1157,1157,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637729240274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8067534"},{"teacherId":8067534,"projectId":9963128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, \"Reading is A Good Habit.\" Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students, and I am truly grateful.\r\nBecause of your contributions, my students now have access to engaging, high-quality books that spark their curiosity and imagination. For many of them, these books have opened the door to a new relationship with reading. What was once a challenge or even a frustration is becoming something they look forward to each day.\r\nI have already seen a noticeable impact in the classroom. Students are more eager to pick up books, participate in discussions, and share their thoughts about what they read. Their confidence is growing, especially for those who previously struggled or felt discouraged. Reading is no longer just an assignment—it is becoming a habit.\r\nBeyond academic growth, these books are helping students build important life skills. They are learning to focus, think critically, and connect with different ideas and experiences. Most importantly, they are discovering the joy of stories and the power of literacy.\r\nYour generosity has not only provided resources, but it has also inspired a love of reading that will stay with my students for years to come. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1767060529067,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-a-good-habit/9963128/","projectTitle":"Reading Is a Good Habit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8067534_orig.jpg?crop=1157,1157,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637729240274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8067534"},{"teacherId":5387976,"projectId":9495322,"letterContent":"The donation to our classroom has had a profound and immediate impact on our daily learning environment. By funding this project, our donors have directly provided the exact tools—from specialized learning materials to hands-on activities—that allow our students to engage with the curriculum in a deeper, more meaningful way. It has completely transformed our classroom into a more dynamic, accessible, and exciting space where every student has the resources they need to succeed right at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical materials, the emotional and psychological impact on the students has been truly inspiring. When the boxes arrived, and we opened them together, the look of pure joy and excitement on the students' faces was unforgettable. Knowing that a community of strangers cared enough about their education to invest in their future gave our students an immense boost in confidence and morale. It made them feel seen, valued, and incredibly motivated to work hard.\r\n\r\nThis act of generosity has also fostered a beautiful sense of gratitude and community inside our walls. We have used this experience as a teaching moment about kindness and paying it forward, prompting rich discussions about how we can support one another. Your support did not just fund a project; it energized our entire classroom culture, validated our students' hard work, and provided a lasting foundation for academic growth that will benefit these children for the rest of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1761935161706,"projectUrl":"project/soaring-new-classroom-essentials/9495322/","projectTitle":"Soaring New Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5387976_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753975443338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-e-reed"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5488","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":280,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":88,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.5,"schoolId":5488,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mann Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mann Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/mann-elementary-school/5488"}