{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Logan Square Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":10027494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution of stickers, foam shapes, and tape for our students. Your support made it possible for them to create thoughtful cards filled with positive messages to share with others.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided sparked creativity, kindness, and joy in our classroom. Students truly enjoyed designing their cards, and it was meaningful for them to spread encouragement and positivity to those around them. Your donation helped turn a simple activity into a powerful experience of giving and connection.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and support of our students. Thank you for helping us inspire creativity and compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1772554593356,"projectUrl":"project/spread-kindness/10027494/","projectTitle":"Spread Kindness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davalos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822892_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757092785143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdavalos401"},{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":10135953,"letterContent":"Words can't fully express how thankful my students and I are! This rolling mat arrived at the perfect time—just as we began our exercise unit yesterday. I love transforming our dramatic play area to match our current theme. We recently wrapped up a pets theme, and now we've turned the space into a gym for exercise.\r\nThe students were beyond excited when they saw me unwrap the mat. I introduced it during snack time and went over the do's and don'ts. Since then, we've been using it for yoga, stretching, and, most importantly, having fun!","fullyFundedDate":1774963736615,"projectUrl":"project/they-see-me-rolling-theyre-hating/10135953/","projectTitle":"They See Me Rolling, They're Hating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davalos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822892_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757092785143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdavalos401"},{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":10116815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students during their pet study! I opened the packages in front of them during snack time, and the excitement on their faces was truly unforgettable. Their eyes lit up with curiosity, and many of them eagerly began asking questions about what each item was and how we would use them.\r\n\r\nAs we explored together, I showed them how to use the leashes, collars, and pet carriers. This quickly turned into a hands-on learning experience filled with meaningful conversations, imaginative play, and real-world connections. Students began making connections to pets at home and sharing their own experiences, which made the learning even more special.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has become a more engaging and interactive space where students can explore, create, and learn through play. These materials are helping bring our pet study to life in a way that is both exciting and memorable. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for making such a positive impact on our students' learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1772992521296,"projectUrl":"project/who-let-the-dogs-out/10116815/","projectTitle":"Who Let the Dogs Out?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davalos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822892_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757092785143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdavalos401"},{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":9825470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping create a more structured and organized art center for my students. They were incredibly excited when they saw all the new materials being added, and their enthusiasm has already brought new energy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we now have space for glitter, additional Kwik Stix, more paint dotters, and pipe cleaners. These materials are encouraging creativity, imagination, and hands-on exploration every day.\r\n\r\nYour support is truly making a difference, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to provide a richer, more engaging learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771626799534,"projectUrl":"project/glue-glitter-and-giggles/9825470/","projectTitle":"Glue, Glitter, and Giggles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davalos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822892_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757092785143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdavalos401"},{"teacherId":10459222,"projectId":10136013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books for our Recycling study! My PreK students love to interact with books, and were so excited to see these new titles join our classroom library. \r\n\r\nThese books have been an important part of my students' learning because they are a mix of fiction and nonfiction. Introducing a complex topic like Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling to preschool age children can be challenging, but I've found that using a combination of fiction and nonfiction books allows the children to access the material in an engaging and relevant way. For example, a favorite has been the fiction book, \"How the Crayons Saved the Earth.\" My students loved hearing me read about the crayons and how they convinced the humans that they needed to clean up and care for the Earth. After I read the book they recalled ways that the characters in the book helped the Earth and then brainstormed ways that they could too. This book paired perfectly with the nonfiction book \"What a Waste,\" that gives information about trash, how humans affect the environment, and what everyone can do to help the Earth. \r\n\r\nWhile my students enjoy being read to, they also like to look through books independently and learn through looking at the pictures. One book from the project that has really made an impact in this way is \"Grace and Box.\" The main character reuses a refrigerator box by turning it into fun things such as a rocket ship, a tent, and a submarine. After looking through this book many of my students have excitedly come to me with ideas for what they could do with boxes that we collected for our Recycling study.\r\n\r\nThank you again! These books have been an amazing addition to our Recycling study that have inspired my students as readers, scientists, and humans that care for the \r\nEarth.","fullyFundedDate":1773336673125,"projectUrl":"project/picture-books-to-save-the-earth/10136013/","projectTitle":"Picture Books to Save the Earth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10459222_orig.jpg?crop=1430,1430,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773110666201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10459222"},{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":10020760,"letterContent":"There's no words to express how thankful and grateful my students and I are for the amazing support! Thanks to you, we were able to celebrate holidays like Valentine's Day and 100 days of school with props and crafts. The bags, candy and the scratch art notebook were given to students as Valentine's Day presents. Students were very excited for everything! The heart foam stickers were placed in our art center where students visit during their independent time. They loved drawing hearts and adding the foam stickers inside. They also used the stickers when writing a card for a friend. Thank you for also helping us decorate our classroom with pink lights for the holiday!","fullyFundedDate":1768793012718,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-love-learning-for-100-days/10020760/","projectTitle":"Spreading Love & Learning for 100 Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davalos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822892_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757092785143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdavalos401"},{"teacherId":3114307,"projectId":9854643,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our gross motor area has been completely transformed. What was once a simple carpet and some shelves is now a vibrant, engaging hub where my students are building strength, coordination, and most importantly social skills. The day the materials arrived was so exciting. When the students first saw the trampoline and the ball pit, there were audible gasps and plenty of cheering. The color liquid floor mats were an instant hit; the children were mesmerized, watching the colors shift and swirl under their feet as they stepped. It was a moment of pure joy that set a positive tone for the entire week.\r\n We are using these resources every single day. A specific highlight has been watching the students navigate the hopscotch mat. It's more than just jumping; they are practicing their counting and balance while encouraging their peers from the sidelines. However, the most impactful \"classroom project\" wasn't one I planned. Because this area is so popular, it became a \"high-need\" zone. To manage the excitement, the students worked with me to create a sign-up list and a timer system. They are now learning self-regulation, practicing turn-taking, and respecting their peers' time while eagerly awaiting their own.\r\nAs we move forward, we are integrating these materials into our daily sensory breaks. Our next step is to use the ball pit and floor mats for color-recognition games and \"sensory scavenger hunts.\" By pairing physical movement with our academic goals, we're ensuring that every student stays engaged and energized throughout the school day. Thank you for giving my students a space where they can move, grow, and learn the value of sharing. We couldn't have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1765109087375,"projectUrl":"project/move-learn-grow-transforming-our-gros/9854643/","projectTitle":"Move, Learn, Grow: Transforming Our Gross Motor Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vitto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3114307_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x776,y1078&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753116985275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3114307"},{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":9876438,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled when they saw the boxes arrive. Some even helped carry the light packages to the classroom. While they're having snack is when I like to open up the packages to unravel what's inside. Students shouted of excitement when they saw the grocery baskets! We previously only had one and students voiced that they wanted more to be able to \"purchase\" more food. \r\nAs for the teddy bear counters, we owned a few already but students wanted more to be able to count higher and make sorting groups bigger. The coffee maker was a hit! students enjoy filling up cups and passing it around for people in the classroom to \"drink\".\r\nThank you again for supporting my students!","fullyFundedDate":1763572613852,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-mighty-math/9876438/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Mighty Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davalos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822892_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757092785143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdavalos401"},{"teacherId":1715784,"projectId":9936485,"letterContent":"It is with tremendous gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to our donors for your kindness and generosity to give towards our \"Let's Make Some Noise in Preschool\" project. With the funding of this project, we have been able to add a variety of high-quality musical instruments in our Music and Movement Area. These additions have greatly enhanced that area, allowing our preschoolers to explore the concepts of music-making.\r\n\r\nOn December 1st, we began investigating the Creative Curriculum Music Study and on December 9th, the musical instruments arrived! The following school day, the instruments were unboxed during whole group instruction at the carpet, and placed in the music cabinet shortly after. Our preschoolers were ecstatic to begin playing the instruments!\r\n\r\nThe generous support of your donations make it possible for our preschoolers to continue to develop social-emotional skills, gross and fine motor development, phonological awareness, and math skills too.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for taking the time to read our classroom project and choosing to donate. I look forward to sharing more stories of impact with you in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1764713326059,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-some-noise-in-preschool/9936485/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Some Noise in Preschool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Migala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1715784_orig.jpg?crop=302,302,x433,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758685662673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1715784"},{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":9886518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom!\r\nStudents were so excited to return from winter break and discover our new furniture piece. It arrived at the perfect time, as I had just introduced the washer and dryer as part of our clothing study. We are currently learning about the different ways we take care of clothes, including washing by hand and using a machine.\r\nDuring student self-select time, students have the opportunity to use the washer and dryer. They love it so much that I had to start timing turns! Many students joyfully reenact what they see their parents and caregivers do at home when washing clothes, which has led to rich conversations and meaningful pretend play.\r\nThank you again for helping make this hands-on learning experience possible. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764598834296,"projectUrl":"project/loads-of-learning-pretend-play-with-a-w/9886518/","projectTitle":"Loads of Learning: Pretend Play with a Washer and Dryer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davalos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822892_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757092785143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdavalos401"},{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":9870781,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students!\r\nStudents were very excited to get a set of hats, gloves and scarves. The girls were excited to have pom poms on their hats. \r\nIt can get very cold in Chicago. Students still have outside recess if weather is higher than 30 degrees. Some students come to school without this attire and some loose it. It is important that students have more winter attire. Having students warm and protected from the cold helps prevent students from getting sick and having them miss school.","fullyFundedDate":1762321487250,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-and-ready-to-learn-hats-gloves-f/9870781/","projectTitle":"Cozy and Ready to Learn: Hats & Gloves for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davalos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822892_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757092785143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdavalos401"},{"teacherId":3114307,"projectId":9941839,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your kindness has had on our classroom. From the moment the boxes arrived, my students felt like celebrated artists and scholars. Their eyes lit up with curiosity as we unpacked the new materials, and their excitement hasn't faded since.\r\n These supplies have become a cornerstone of our daily routine. While the art area is a favorite destination where students head daily to explore their creativity, these resources are working hard throughout our entire day:\r\n We are using the materials during our large group lessons to create visual anchors and collaborative projects that keep every student engaged. During our targeted small group time, these tools have turned abstract concepts into hands-on learning experiences. It's been amazing to see students who once struggled now eagerly reaching for these supplies to show what they've learned.\r\n The level of creativity has skyrocketed. My students have become so proud of their work that they constantly ask me to take pictures of their creations to capture their hard work and imagination.\r\n Looking toward the future, these supplies will be essential for our upcoming thematic studies. As we dive into new topics, students will use these materials to build, draw, and document their discoveries.\r\n To top it all off, we are planning a \"Celebration of Learning\" event. Your gift will allow every student to create a showcase of their progress, using these very materials to present their achievements to their peers and families.\r\n Thank you for giving my students the tools to not only learn but to celebrate their growth every single day. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764984805746,"projectUrl":"project/unleashing-creativity-art-supplies-for/9941839/","projectTitle":"Unleashing Creativity: Art Supplies for Budding Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vitto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3114307_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x776,y1078&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753116985275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3114307"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5616","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":632,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.0,"schoolId":5616,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Logan Square Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Logan Square Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/monroe-elementary-school/5616"}