{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mariano Azuela Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9579748,"projectId":10060501,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Because of your support, our project \"Building Fun Literacy Skills\" is officially a reality! In a world where learning to read can sometimes feel like a daunting task, you have provided the tools to turn that challenge into a joyful adventure.\r\n\r\nThe Impact in Our Classroom\r\n\r\nThe moment the boxes arrived was like a second birthday for my students. Their eyes widened as we unpacked the new light boards and dry erase boards and tiles and everything else that was donated. One student even asked, \"Are these really for us to keep?\" The excitement in the room was palpable, and it immediately shifted the energy from \"work time\" to \"discovery time.\"","fullyFundedDate":1776384545134,"projectUrl":"project/building-fun-literacy-skills/10060501/","projectTitle":"Building Fun Literacy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579748_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736778506923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579748"},{"teacherId":415636,"projectId":9827131,"letterContent":"I am very grateful that I was able to get the color printer for my classroom use. The students are able to have color copies of some of their documents including vocabulary and primary sources. I was able to print color copies of images that they had to analyze as a primary source. They were able to learn about bias and their rights by using the color copies to analyze sources. We have also had an opportunity to have a color vocabulary chart. It is a great resource for our classroom. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1766869260386,"projectUrl":"project/social-science-in-color/9827131/","projectTitle":"Social Science in Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp415636_orig.jpg?crop=2181,2181,x0,y341&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760401034607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/415636"},{"teacherId":4088085,"projectId":9615726,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support to my students. We are beyond grateful for the beautiful classroom picture dictionaries as we are learning to become good spellers in Kindergarten. \r\n\r\nThe children were so thankful and as you can see by the happy looks on their faces it is priceless! The cheers as each child received their own dictionary was joyous and just wonderful. I was so moved by the children's reaction. Now, they practice spelling independently and look up words all on their own. It's been a game changer with their self-esteem as they become early writers.","fullyFundedDate":1764728961737,"projectUrl":"project/dictionary-power/9615726/","projectTitle":"Dictionary Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4088085_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490550188565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4088085"},{"teacherId":9768457,"projectId":9622414,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a printer and a rolling cart organizer that have made a big difference in how I support my students. As a special education teacher working with kindergarten through third grade students, I often need to quickly prepare individualized materials, visual supports, and modified activities to meet each student's learning needs. Having a printer readily available allows me to create and print these resources right when my students need them.\r\n\r\nMany of my students learn best with visual supports, hands-on activities, and differentiated worksheets. With the new printer, I can provide phonics practice, reading materials, math activities, and graphic organizers that match each student's level. This helps my students stay engaged and gives them the opportunity to practice skills in ways that work best for them.\r\n\r\nThe rolling cart organizer has also made a big impact in keeping our classroom materials organized and easily accessible. It allows me to sort and store learning materials for different grade levels and small groups, making transitions smoother and helping students stay focused during instruction.\r\n\r\nMy students get excited when they receive new materials created just for them. It helps them feel supported and motivated to try their best. Some of my students who need extra encouragement benefit greatly from having clear, organized, and visually supportive materials during lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I can better prepare lessons that meet each student's needs and help them grow with confidence. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every student has the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1765832120577,"projectUrl":"project/print-organize-and-empower-new-young-le/9622414/","projectTitle":"Print, Organize and Empower New Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9768457_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747699380949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9768457"},{"teacherId":2114163,"projectId":9481595,"letterContent":"Thank you for the wonderful opportunity and gifting of new keyboard for my school computer lab. To say we feel honored is an understatement. The students have been so excited to use the new devices and treasure the opportunity to do so. We really apprecitate Ripple for supporting our students, future leaders and visionaries.\r\n\r\nI am including excerpts from the students that expressed how much they cherish the donation. \r\n\"I was so exicted to try them out. It looks so cool. I love it. Thank you for donating.-Messiah\"\r\n\"I love the keyboards because they feel nice when you type on it and they look nice.-Leonardo\"\r\n\" I do like having new keyboards because the other ones were breaking and kind of hard to use. I'm very thankful for the new keyboards.-Jose\"\r\n\r\nThank you again for recognizing the awesome potential in my students and encouraging their bright lights to shine!","fullyFundedDate":1758050150963,"projectUrl":"project/keyboarding-for-all/9481595/","projectTitle":"Keyboarding for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2114163_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526870207884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhonda-white"},{"teacherId":8712079,"projectId":8673609,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see a brand new colorful rug in our classroom. It has provided a great place to community build and gather for our daily learning! I know many that donated are from my Telemundo family! I truly appreciate your friendship and the support you provided to me and my students! It truly has made a big difference in our daily routines! It is much more than just a beautiful rug. It provides a warm and welcoming environment for my students to enter into each morning. Thank you so much from all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1724802687012,"projectUrl":"project/our-room-needs-a-place-to-crisscross-app/8673609/","projectTitle":"Our Room Needs a Place to Crisscross Applesauce!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Francia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8712079_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663693195811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8712079"},{"teacherId":4088085,"projectId":9347313,"letterContent":"Thank you for the books. My students were over the moon to received them when returning back to school. Thank you for providing a beautiful novel for my students to read. The smiles on their faces was priceless and the pure joy to have a this book to start the school year with.\r\n\r\nThe students were so trilled when they found out that the book was for them to keep and take home. The cheers from my 2nd graders now 3rd graders was amazing!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for helping me provide each child with a beautiful book to read. Every child should have novels to read and cherish. We are so thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1753382797355,"projectUrl":"project/a-great-novel-to-read/9347313/","projectTitle":"A Great Novel to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4088085_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490550188565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4088085"},{"teacherId":9579748,"projectId":9308650,"letterContent":"My students have been busy writing and creating fun, uplifting kindness cards for their classmates and school staff. We've set up a special table where they can access supplies to craft something meaningful for someone they feel could use a little extra kindness or gratitude.\r\nThey were absolutely thrilled to discover the scented stickers and ink pads there was so much excitement as they explored the materials, smelling and creating with joy and enthusiasm.\r\nThank you for making our kindergarten classroom feel extra special. Your generous support has given my students the opportunity to spread kindness in such a creative and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1747672353921,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness/9308650/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579748_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736778506923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579748"},{"teacherId":8934116,"projectId":9212018,"letterContent":"Our new wipe table has quickly become the heart of our kindergarten classroom! The moment my students saw it, they squealed with excitement and couldn't wait to try it out. Now, every day, little hands are busy practicing letters, drawing pictures, sounding out words, and working through math problems—right on the tabletop!\r\n\r\nThe best part is watching them help each other, erase their work, and try again with big smiles on their faces. This table has turned learning into an interactive, joyful experience, and it's helping my kinders gain confidence while having fun. Your generosity has given them a space where they can learn, share, and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1746786343864,"projectUrl":"project/with-one-table-we-can-write-wipe-an/9212018/","projectTitle":"With One Table We Can... Write, Wipe, and Learn Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soberanis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8934116"},{"teacherId":9768457,"projectId":9367973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in bringing the \"Fidget-filled Lootbags\" project to life! When we told the students they'd be getting something special, they were so excited—they couldn't wait! All of them tried to be on their best behavior just to make sure they'd receive their loot bags. It was such a sweet thing to witness. \r\n\r\nAll three kindergarten sections (one monolingual and two dual lingual), one first-grade class (monolingual), and one second-grade class (monolingual) received the loot bags. When it was finally time to hand them out, the students opened them with so much joy. Most of them smiled, gasped, and said \"wow!\" when they saw what was inside. These weren't just fun little gifts—they became tools that supported their focus, self-regulation, and confidence, both in the classroom and at home.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped us end the school year on such a joyful and meaningful note. You made our students feel seen, appreciated, and truly celebrated. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our classroom's journey.","fullyFundedDate":1748216383904,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-filled-lootbags-a-well-deserved/9367973/","projectTitle":"Fidget-filled Lootbags: A Well-Deserved Reward for a Great Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9768457_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747699380949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9768457"},{"teacherId":4088085,"projectId":9021040,"letterContent":"What a wonderful way to end the school year with a beautiful carpet! My 2nd grade students were so excited and full of smiles on their faces! They could not wait to sit on it during quiet library reading time. As you can see the wonderful smiles and could not believe how lucky they are to have a nice cozy area to read on. It means so much to the children and I would not be able to give them everything that I want to if it were not for your kindness to my students. I want to say thank you so much for making our last few weeks together that special!","fullyFundedDate":1745416008350,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-library-carpet/9021040/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Library Carpet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4088085_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490550188565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4088085"},{"teacherId":4088085,"projectId":9020919,"letterContent":"I want to say, Thank You so much for your kindness and generosity to my 2nd grade students. The children were so excited to get new books to read and a phonics game as well. You can see from the photos how happy they are and to see their wonderful smiles holding these beautiful books! Your kindness has helped my students gain access to good books to read for pure enjoyment! They were so happy and could not wait to start reading the new books and to talk about what they were reading with each other in class. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1745416008419,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-phonics-fun/9020919/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library & Phonics Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4088085_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490550188565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4088085"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_98981","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":698,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.7,"schoolId":98981,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mariano Azuela Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mariano Azuela Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/mariano-azuela/98981"}