{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Logan Square Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":9927977,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students! Your generosity truly made a difference in their holiday season.\r\n\r\nMy students love visiting our classroom library because it is filled with various plushies they can use as reading buddies. I thought it would be a wonderful idea for them to have one of their own to use at home. Each student received a small Squishmallow in their holiday stocking, along with other treats such as fidget toys and candy. The students were so excited to see what was inside their stockings and quickly fell in love with their Squishmallows. Thanks to you, I had the privilege of seeing my students' faces glow with joy.\r\n\r\nAlthough many of the items I originally requested for this project became unavailable, I was able to replace them with materials needed to create meaningful holiday gifts for students' families. I received DIY clear plastic ornaments, which we filled with snow confetti, a photo of each student, and a piece of ribbon representing the student's height this holiday season. These ornaments became beautiful keepsakes for families to treasure. Thank you again for your kindness and support. You helped create special memories for my students and their families that will last far beyond the holiday season.","fullyFundedDate":1764601474211,"projectUrl":"project/reading-buddies-and-crafty-adventures/9927977/","projectTitle":"Reading Buddies and Crafty Adventures","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":9881615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Christmas project! My students and I truly appreciate your generosity.\r\n\r\nMy students love exploring books, and being able to gift each of them a book for the holidays brought so much joy to their faces. Each week, students borrow books from our classroom lending library, but having a book of their own to keep means so much more to them.\r\n\r\nThe book you helped provide was perfect because it was written in both English and Spanish. Most of my students are English learners, and they enjoy practicing their English while still having the support of their home language.\r\nUsing my handy Cricut machine, I personalized the Santa hats with each student's name. On the last day before winter break, everyone wore their hats and we took a class picture. The students were so excited to have their very own Santa hat—especially one with their name on it!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this holiday season so special for my students. Your support truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1763270042364,"projectUrl":"project/feliz-navidad/9881615/","projectTitle":"Feliz Navidad!","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":9680595,"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 \"First This, Then That\" project. With the funding of this project, we have been able to add a quiet time cube in our Library Area. This addition has greatly enhanced that area, by providing our preschoolers with an opportunity to rest, self-regulate, and develop independence.\r\n\r\nOur preschoolers were overjoyed when the box arrived. We even built the quiet time cube the same day it was delivered. It was not long until they put it to use. Throughout the school day, they are almost always observed doing puzzles, reading books, and cuddling with stuffed animals. We even added a canopy above the cube to make it feel softer and more comfortable.\r\n\r\nThe generous support of your donations make it possible for our preschoolers to continue to develop social-emotional skills and cognitive too needed for school and for life! \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":1760822550075,"projectUrl":"project/first-this-then-that/9680595/","projectTitle":"First This, Then That","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":1498747,"projectId":9622537,"letterContent":"The technology you have helped to provide enabled students to communicate their needs and wants such as needing to use the bathroom or wanting to take a break. It enabled others to learn and become familiar with an entirely different way of communicating. Many of my students have never interacted with someone using an AAC device and with your gift, they have gained an understanding and respect for students with diverse communication needs. All students are excited by the new technology. The other tools you helped to provide such as a weighted blanket, visual timer, and sensory tent are also widely used. When it first arrived, I crawled inside the tent and it does a great job keeping any visual stimulation out. The students will go in when they need a break. The items you provided make our classroom a safer, happier, more accessible place for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1758128153912,"projectUrl":"project/communication-needs-for-neurodiverse-lea/9622537/","projectTitle":"Communication Needs for Neurodiverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1498747"},{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":9716137,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making this project possible! My classroom is made up of Hispanic students—just like myself—and our school community reflects that as well. It's important to me that every child feels proud of where they come from and celebrates their cultural roots.\r\nOur students were so excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We learned that although we come from many different places—Ecuador, Mexico, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, and more—we are all connected by the same language and a shared sense of pride.\r\nThank you for supporting a classroom where identity, culture, and community are celebrated every day!","fullyFundedDate":1759113956457,"projectUrl":"project/vamos-a-celebrar-hispanic-heritage-mon/9716137/","projectTitle":"¡Vamos a Celebrar! Hispanic Heritage Month in 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":7822892,"projectId":9628725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! My students were overjoyed when the boxes arrived. I even built the table during their nap time—and let's just say there wasn't much sleeping happening because they were too excited watching it come together! Their excitement grew even more when I added the four chairs.\r\nThis table set has already made such a big impact in our classroom. Now, everyone can sit together at the same time and truly engage in role play. Students have been using it to feed the baby dolls, take orders like little waiters and waitresses, serve food, or simply gather together to talk and connect.\r\nThank you for helping create a space where their imaginations and social skills can grow. Your support means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1759149152188,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-creativity/9628725/","projectTitle":"Cooking up creativity","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":9619283,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for supporting my classroom! In preschool we utilize cleaning wipes and gloves everyday. My students were amazed at the amount of gloves we received! We use much more gloves than other schools because we have breakfast and snack in the classroom. With cleaning after students, comes the necessity to use gloves to avoid adults in the classroom to get sick. At this age, there's also students who put things in their mouth and wipes always save the day!I am happy that we will have enough cleaning supplies to start the upcoming school year!","fullyFundedDate":1757463833477,"projectUrl":"project/gloves-keep-germs-away/9619283/","projectTitle":"Gloves Keep Germs Away!","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":9283769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the flexible storage bench! We recently added it to our classroom's together-time area, and it's been such a positive change. The students love having different seating options to choose from, whether they're sitting on the rug, on a wobbly seat, or now on the bench. It's been great for giving them variety and allowing them to choose what works best for them on any given day.\r\nThe bench has especially been helpful for our smaller students. It's given them a better view of the board and the rest of the class, which has really improved their ability to stay engaged and focus during lessons. It's incredible how a simple seating adjustment can make such a big difference in their learning experience!\r\nAdditionally, the storage space at the bottom has been a game-changer for organization. We're now able to neatly store materials from our block center as well as the wobbly seats when they're not in use. This keeps the classroom tidier and ensures that everything is easily accessible when needed. Overall, the bench has not only improved seating arrangements but also helped keep our space more organized and functional.","fullyFundedDate":1755700729116,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-a-discount-ticket-to-everywhe/9283769/","projectTitle":"Reading Is a Discount Ticket to Everywhere!","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":9468029,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my classroom! All the materials have been put to good use. The cardstock paper has been used to prepare cut outs for students. Some examples include using my Cricut machine to cut apples, acorns, pumpkins and trees for students to decorate during our tree/fall study. As for the art gems, students have used them to decorate while tracing letters and numbers. This helps them practice their letter and number formation while having fun! Lastly, the Pete the cat book pockets were a hit! The students love to see them on the wall when they check out books to take home!","fullyFundedDate":1754950004329,"projectUrl":"project/let-creativity-shine-in-pre-k/9468029/","projectTitle":"Let Creativity Shine in 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":1715784,"projectId":9486441,"letterContent":"It is with great enthusiasm and gratefulness that I submit this impact letter to you for your generosity and thoughtfulness to donate towards \"Today I'd Like to Read With a Friend!\" With the funding of the project, we have been able to add a couch in our Library Area. This addition has greatly enhanced that Area, becoming a space to engage in conversations, share reading experiences, or simply relax and recharge.\r\n\r\nOur preschool students were so excited when the very large box was delivered to our classroom and they were so eager for me to open it. We immediately set it up, near our aquarium, per their request. It was not long until they put it to use.\r\n\r\nI cannot express enough how much your support means to my early childhood classroom. Without donors like you, these projects would not be possible. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for taking the time to read my classroom project and choosing to donate. I look forward to sharing more stories of impact with you in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1755430923452,"projectUrl":"project/today-id-like-to-read-with-a-friend/9486441/","projectTitle":"Today I'd Like to Read With a Friend","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":3114307,"projectId":9324794,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of the wooden refrigerator to our classroom. This addition has greatly enhanced our dramatic play area, becoming an integral part of the children's daily learning and imaginative play.\r\n\r\nThe children's excitement was clear when we first introduced the refrigerator. The children were immediately drawn to it, eager to explore and incorporate it into their play scenarios. What's truly wonderful is the refrigerator's versatility. It allows us to adapt our dramatic play area to suit various studies, whether we're transforming it into a kitchen, vet's office, or café. This adaptability ensures that your contribution will benefit our students for years to come, enriching their learning experiences with each new study.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for making a tangible difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754260229037,"projectUrl":"project/chilling-out-and-warming-up-imaginations/9324794/","projectTitle":"Chilling Out and Warming Up Imaginations!","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":9324724,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for supporting my preschool students.\r\nThe specimen viewers and bug discovery kit were an incredible addition to our classroom. Students enthusiastically used them during our insect and gardening study to closely observe various bugs from every angle. Through these observations, they discovered the wide diversity among insects — noting differences in color, texture, number of legs, and the presence of wings. Your generosity made this meaningful, hands-on learning experience possible, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1752671569076,"projectUrl":"project/bugs-bugs-bugs/9324724/","projectTitle":"Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!","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"}],"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":68.4,"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"}