{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pablo Casals Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1991787,"projectId":9987488,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Pre-K classroom, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of washcloths, dish detergent, Swiffer spray, and Lysol.\r\nIn a room full of active, curious four-and-five-year-olds, our days are filled with wonder—and quite a bit of mess! These specific supplies are absolute lifesavers for us. The extra washcloths provide comfort for our students during those inevitable spills and accidents, while the cleaning supplies ensure our learning environment stays sparkling and healthy.\r\nYour thoughtfulness means we can spend less time worrying about restocking our shelves and more time focusing on what matters most: helping our students grow, play, and learn. It is so heartening to know we have such supportive partners in our community.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for investing in our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1775502135364,"projectUrl":"project/squeaky-clean-pre-k-adventures/9987488/","projectTitle":"Squeaky Clean Pre-K Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1991787_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472323587952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sidorski"},{"teacherId":1991787,"projectId":9814109,"letterContent":"The reaction from the children when the \"big box\" arrived was priceless! Their eyes lit up as we unfolded the giant bookstand, and there was a chorus of \"Oohs\" and \"Aahs\" when they realized they could finally see the pictures in our biggest storybooks without having to crane their necks. One student even shouted, \"It's like a tiny library just for us!\"\r\nThey have already been busy \"helping themselves\" to books from the storage slots, and they especially love taking turns using the magnetic surface to \"write\" their favorite letters.\r\nThis all-in-one station has transformed our literacy block into a truly hands-on experience. Having a dedicated space at just the right height makes every child feel like a successful reader. Your support has given our \"little learners\" a beautiful, organized space to grow, and we truly appreciate you investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766060885095,"projectUrl":"project/making-space-for-bright-ideas/9814109/","projectTitle":"Making Space for Bright Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1991787_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472323587952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sidorski"},{"teacherId":1991787,"projectId":9400196,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation toward our new steam cleaner for the Pre-K classroom. Your kindness and support make a tremendous difference in our students' daily experience.\r\n\r\nA clean and healthy classroom is essential for young children to learn, play, and grow. Thanks to your contribution, we can ensure that our learning environment stays fresh, sanitized, and safe for our curious little explorers. The steam cleaner will help us maintain our carpets, toys, and learning materials in top condition — allowing our students to focus on what they do best: discovering, creating, and having fun!\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds us how powerful a caring community can be. Every donation, big or small, helps us provide the best possible start for our students. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and your commitment to early childhood education.","fullyFundedDate":1755045798799,"projectUrl":"project/from-messy-to-magical-help-us-clean/9400196/","projectTitle":"From Messy to Magical: Help Us Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1991787_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472323587952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sidorski"},{"teacherId":9692534,"projectId":9256285,"letterContent":"I'm eagerly awaiting our young artists to begin the new year. We finished the last school year strong and have plenty of paper to get us going again creatively. \r\n\r\nWith our paper supply, students expanded their command of various artistic mediums and blew everyone away. Students were each able to select one artwork that they were particularly proud of to showcase in our first annual artshow! It was so impressive to see all the student-artists' art on display in a gallery format. The students felt like professionals while they explained the meaning behind their artwork to their audiences. This is all thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1745639163141,"projectUrl":"project/artists-need-paper/9256285/","projectTitle":"Artists Need Paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692534"},{"teacherId":6270814,"projectId":7158917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and care during such a crucial time for our classroom. Over the past month, our school has welcomed more than 50 new students—10 of whom joined my fifth-grade class in just two weeks. Many of these students are English Language Learners from Latin America, and your donation ensured that they were greeted with the materials they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students now have the headphones, pencils, pens, and anchor chart paper they need to stay engaged, focused, and confident. Every new student received supplies without having to ask—maintaining a sense of equity and belonging in our classroom. These materials have also helped me stay organized and ready to support a growing and diverse class community through the end of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1680787973621,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-re-up/7158917/","projectTitle":"Supplies Re-Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Achiah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6270814_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651168142479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-achiah"},{"teacherId":6270814,"projectId":6686792,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping make this vision a reality! With your generous support, my students now have the tools they need to bring math to life in a real-world, engaging, and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is now a hub for financial literacy and real-world problem solving. Students are learning how to manage money through our classroom economy—earning \"salaries\" for their jobs and using their earnings to purchase items like pencils, cookies, and other fun treats. This hands-on experience is not only teaching core math skills but also reinforcing personal responsibility, decision-making, and goal-setting.\r\n\r\nThe coordinate grid boards and dice are already helping us explore more advanced math concepts in fun, interactive ways. Our new stackable stools have given students flexible seating options that make them excited to come in and learn every day. And, of course, the everyday essentials—pencils, markers, and disinfecting wipes—keep our classroom clean, stocked, and ready for success.\r\n\r\nThis project has impacted 50 incredible students, nearly all from low-income households, and has made our math instruction more joyful, relevant, and empowering.\r\n\r\nThank you, Charles Schwab and all six of our amazing donors. Your generosity is planting seeds of confidence, curiosity, and capability in each of my scholars. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1672529585515,"projectUrl":"project/stem-or-treat/6686792/","projectTitle":"STEM Or Treat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Achiah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6270814_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651168142479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-achiah"},{"teacherId":1991787,"projectId":9055120,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous contribution toward the new seat covers for our pre-K classroom. Your support has brought vibrant colors and comfort to our learning environment, making it more inviting and enjoyable for our young students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our children now have a cozy and cheerful space that enhances their daily learning experiences. It's heartwarming to see their excitement and smiles as they settle into their refreshed seats each day.\r\n\r\nYour donation not only improved our classroom aesthetics but also reinforced the importance of community support in education. We are truly fortunate to have compassionate donors like you who believe in nurturing the growth and development of our little learners. We will use these seat covers for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making a meaningful difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1745610468872,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks-for-reading-success/9055120/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks for Reading Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1991787_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472323587952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sidorski"},{"teacherId":7892656,"projectId":9177367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity!\r\n\r\nOut of all the books donated, we were able to use \"Block City\" as an inspiration to build a block city using positional words, and \"Pattern Bugs\" to connect with patterns city for this school year. The rest of the books will be used for other Mathematical topics for the following school year during instruction.\r\n\r\nDuring quiet reading time, the kids have had time to explore Math concepts while enjoy the new collection of books from the project. We They LOVED the 1, 2, 3 TO THE ZOO by Eric Carle! \r\n\r\nYour kindness brightened up our young minds!","fullyFundedDate":1742991552299,"projectUrl":"project/support-interdisciplinary-math-and-engli/9177367/","projectTitle":"Support Interdisciplinary Math and English Language Arts in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7892656_orig.jpg?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626575595850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7892656"},{"teacherId":6270814,"projectId":6250540,"letterContent":"Thank you from the depths of my heart for helping bring the Virtuous Adolescents program to life. With your support, over 70 middle school girls now have access to an after-school space where they are learning how to grow into confident, kind, and thoughtful young women. Each week, the girls explore a new virtue—from patience to financial literacy—and apply it through hands-on skills like gardening, crocheting, cooking, and more.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our program feels less like a school activity and more like a sanctuary for growth and sisterhood. With materials like cooking sets, yarn for crocheting, affirmations, and even face masks, our girls are able to learn life skills in ways that are fun, empowering, and deeply meaningful. The girls beam with pride when they see their own growth in action—especially during our etiquette week, where they set the table and cooked a meal together!","fullyFundedDate":1660093664208,"projectUrl":"project/virtuous-adolescents/6250540/","projectTitle":"Virtuous Adolescents","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Achiah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6270814_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651168142479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-achiah"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5822","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":369,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.4,"schoolId":5822,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pablo Casals Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pablo Casals Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/pablo-casals-elementary-school/5822"}