{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Logan Square Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7822892,"projectId":10214683,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us celebrate the end of the school year with such wonderful gifts! My students were absolutely thrilled when they opened their sand buckets to find a collection of summer surprises, including Hawaiian necklaces, sunglasses, beach balls, and delicious snacks. The look of pure joy and excitement on their faces was truly priceless as they realized they had a head start on their summer fun.\r\n\r\nWe used these resources to host a \"Summer Send-Off\" celebration in the classroom. This has been a fantastic way to reward the students for their hard work throughout the year and has created a positive, lasting memory as they transition into their break. It was wonderful to see them bonding over their new gear and sharing their plans for the upcoming months. Thank you for making this milestone so special for them; your generosity has truly made our final days together memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1778030406660,"projectUrl":"project/summertime-is-here/10214683/","projectTitle":"Summertime is Here!","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":10174948,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my classroom! My students were thrilled when I opened the boxes in front of them and we discovered that they contained caterpillars. After reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the students already had some ideas about how the caterpillars would change.\r\n\r\nWe placed each caterpillar habitat in a tray on top of a table where students could easily observe them. Each week, we recorded our observations in journals called My Butterfly. We counted the days that had passed, discussed how the caterpillars were growing, and learned about each stage of their life cycle.\r\n\r\nThe students became very attached to the butterflies and were sad when it was time to say goodbye. Some students even searched for them during recess so they could say hello. This hands-on experience brought science to life and created lasting memories for our class.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for this wonderful learning opportunity and classroom experience. Thank you for making it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1775680731038,"projectUrl":"project/the-very-hungry-caterpillar/10174948/","projectTitle":"The Very Hungry Caterpillar!","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":10135916,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my classroom! The new rolling cart has been put to great use; we now use it to store our students' water bottles and lunch bags, making our transitions to the cafeteria much smoother and more organized. The foam stickers were placed in our art center for students to use as they wish, and they recently had a wonderful time using them to decorate their DIY flower pots. Additionally, the tissue squares were used to create beautiful spring suncatchers. My students practiced their fine motor skills by ripping the tissue into smaller pieces and balling them up to create unique textures for their designs. Seeing their excitement and engagement as they worked on these hands-on projects was truly a highlight of our week. Thank you for making these creative moments possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1775681054322,"projectUrl":"project/dream-draw-create/10135916/","projectTitle":"Dream, Draw, Create!","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":10157176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom this year! To commemorate their time in Pre-K, each student was gifted a book—the very same stories we read together at the beginning of the school year. To make these keepsakes even more special, we wrote a personalized farewell note inside the cover of each book and placed them in DIY tote bags that the students decorated themselves. The children were absolutely thrilled to take these home! These stories hold a truly special place in our hearts, and it was a wonderful way to celebrate our journey together.","fullyFundedDate":1773881826300,"projectUrl":"project/goodbye-preschool-hello-kindergarten/10157176/","projectTitle":"Goodbye Preschool, Hello Kindergarten!","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":9875284,"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 \"My Spot, My Choice, My Learning.\" With the funding of this project, you have helped to provide a variety of flexible seating options and sensory aids in our classroom. These tools help our preschoolers stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOur students were thrilled each time the doorbell rang to the classroom and a box was delivered. They were so eager for me to open them! They began exploring the flexible seating options and sensory aids immediately! \r\n\r\nThe use of the wobble seat, stools, spinning chair, sitting spots, and curved rockers promote subtle movements while our students attend and engage in various activities at the carpet. They allow them to shift their positions and find what feels most comfortable, rather than limiting their ability to regulate their sensory needs by sitting in one fixed place—which can be very difficult at four and five years old. \r\n\r\nThe fidgets, magnetic fishing game, puzzle, and stacking rocks are almost always requested. They empower our students to transition to the carpet more easily. Additionally, the wiggle feet have been helpful during tabletop activities, helping our students regulate their energy in a positive way.\r\n\r\nLastly, the jellyfish aquarium mood lamp was placed on a shelf near the carpet. Our students love pushing the button to power it on and changing the color to their liking throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nA specific highlight has been observing the students choose which seating option or sensory tool helps them do their best work. Having a wide selection available for our students daily helps boost classroom engagement. \r\n\r\nThe generous support of your donations has done more than supply materials—it has made it possible to meet our preschoolers' diverse learning needs. Thanks to you, they can continue to develop crucial self-regulation skills, positive relationships with adults and peers, problem-solving abilities, language, and positive approaches to learning that will stay with them far beyond our time together this school year.\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":1772656130912,"projectUrl":"project/my-spot-my-choice-my-learning/9875284/","projectTitle":"My Spot, My Choice, My Learning","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":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. 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