{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sawyer Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9893211,"projectId":9792702,"letterContent":"The new classroom projector has made a meaningful difference in how my students learn and engage with lessons each day. Many of our students use technology at home, but in the classroom, this projector becomes a powerful teaching and learning tool that supports all learners—especially visual learners and students who need extra support.\r\n\r\nThe projector helps my students learn by making lessons clear, interactive, and accessible. Instead of relying only on verbal explanations or small worksheets, I can display large visuals, step-by-step examples, videos, and models that students can see together. This is especially helpful for math lessons, and reading comprehension. Students are able to follow along more easily, stay focused longer, and better understand what is being taught.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about the projector is how interactive and engaging lessons become. They love seeing their work displayed on the screen, watching educational videos, and participating in whole-class activities where everyone can see and respond together. The projector turns lessons into shared experiences, which boosts motivation and classroom participation.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from this new technology. Students with learning differences, attention challenges, or language needs have shown increased confidence and understanding when lessons are visually supported. One student who often struggled to stay engaged is now eager to participate because instructions and examples are clearly projected and easier to follow. Other students feel proud when their work is shared on the screen, which builds confidence and encourages effort.\r\n\r\nOverall, this projector has created a more inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment. Thank you for providing a tool that helps my students see, understand, and enjoy learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764457116398,"projectUrl":"project/one-projector-endless-possibilities/9792702/","projectTitle":"One Projector, Endless Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peru","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893211_orig.jpg?crop=809,809,x67,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740233210694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893211"},{"teacherId":9400138,"projectId":10009661,"letterContent":"Since receiving these new resources, my students have been using them every week to support Korean language learning. The LCD writing tools and whiteboard have made lessons more exciting and interactive. Students love being able to see the words and visuals clearly, and they are much more engaged during practice. One moment that stood out was when we used the whiteboard for a quick \"check your answer\" activity—every student participated, and I could immediately see who understood and who needed more support. It has made checking student understanding so much easier and faster.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited. They kept saying, \"Wow!\" and asked if they could use them right away. They were especially interested in writing on the board and seeing their work displayed for the class. The new tools made the classroom feel more \"real\" to them—like a special learning space just for Korean.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these resources for our current units, including Korean vowels and consonants, basic classroom vocabulary, and simple speaking patterns like \"What is it?\" and \"It is ___.\" We are also starting more small-group work stations where students will rotate through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. These tools will help students practice independently, participate more confidently, and show their learning in a way that is fun and clear. Thank you again for making this possible for my students—we truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768273354281,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning-tools-for-my/10009661/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning: Tools for My Pre-K Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Cademcian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400138_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y465&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704222787985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400138"},{"teacherId":9937557,"projectId":9610418,"letterContent":"My 2nd graders and I are beyond grateful for your generous donation. When I told my students our project was funded, they were so happy. Their faces, their expressions and the hoorays warmed my heart everytime our security guard delivered our large packages. It was like Christmas! I opened every package in front of them!\r\n\r\nMy students are honestly a great class. They love to learn and read. Once they saw their new reading space they all ran over to it and started finding states they can read. It was perfect timing because we had just started a unit on maps. The rug was a big US Eric Carle map! \r\n\r\nFurthermore, my students enjoy the cozy seats! They are bright and comfy, better than I expected! 5 stars!!!! They cant wait for center time or when they finish their assignments to enjoy our new library space!\r\n\r\nLastly, we loved the individual seat pockets! Each student has a space to keep their belongings organized!!! We don't have desks so these are extremely helpful. The kids loved them!\r\n\r\nWe can't thank you enough and truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1764728749568,"projectUrl":"project/the-reading-adventure-zone-a-creative-s/9610418/","projectTitle":"The Reading Adventure Zone: A creative Space for 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A. 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Learning syllables in Spanish is the foundation to phonics. Resources are definitely limited in Spanish especially in my underfunded school. All my students received their own journal in which they keep their collections of words. Having their journals allows my students to self check their writing with a tool created by them!\r\n\r\nWe can't thank you enough and truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1757540699313,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-to-read-dr-seuss-in-our-languag/9610033/","projectTitle":"We Want to Read Dr. Seuss in Our Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9937557_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741323722441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9937557"},{"teacherId":481370,"projectId":9517617,"letterContent":"My students became excited when I informed them they were going to do some fun activities for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Having the proper copy paper to do any school project is essential in today's classroom. \r\nThank you so much for providing us with the necessary copy paper that is needed to make copies for the daily use. \r\nMy students now are able to take daily reading and math homework packets that help practice the daily skills learned. \r\nCopy paper is essential for parent letters , homework, and weekly projects . \r\nThank you so much for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1757554013193,"projectUrl":"project/can-we-get-some-copy-paper/9517617/","projectTitle":"Can We Get Some Copy Paper?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rico-Fabish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/481370"},{"teacherId":481370,"projectId":9517952,"letterContent":"Having access to purchase student friendly materials for my third graders this school year has been so beneficial for me. I have been able to purchase materials that are at my students reading level as well as for math materials. \r\nHaving the gift cards accessible to purchase teacher paid teacher materials at my own reach has been great. \r\nFinding bilingual materials has always been such a struggle to find but with this TPT site it has really helped out in using supplemental materials that are student friendly and at the students levels.\r\nTeachers all across the world have come to use this amazing site and I am so grateful that I was able to have this grant funded through amazing donors such as you!!\r\n\r\nThank You so much for everything !","fullyFundedDate":1755741841969,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/9517952/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rico-Fabish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/481370"},{"teacherId":9400138,"projectId":9566185,"letterContent":"Our students have been enjoying their new headphones tremendously, and they are already making a noticeable difference during digital learning time. With these headphones, my students can now practice at their own pace and at their individual learning levels without distractions. Whether they are working on phonics, listening comprehension, or speaking practice, each child can focus deeply on the sounds and models they need to hear. When they first put on the headphones, many students smiled and said, \"I can hear it so clearly!\"—a small moment that showed just how impactful this resource would be for their learning.\r\n\r\nRight now, my class is working on individualized Korean language lessons where students practice matching sounds to letters, building basic vocabulary, and recording simple speaking tasks. The ability to clearly practice the sounds and repeat them aloud has helped even my shy students gain confidence. Some students who were previously hesitant to speak are now proudly recording their voices and listening back to improve their pronunciation. The headphones truly allow each learner to move forward in a way that fits their needs and abilities.","fullyFundedDate":1760693708549,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-young-minds/9566185/","projectTitle":"Tools for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Cademcian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400138_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y465&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704222787985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400138"},{"teacherId":7107659,"projectId":9620850,"letterContent":"With the gracious donation from Power Home Remodeling, our school was able to stock our Mustang Moolah store, a store in which students can shop for prizes using faux money that they earned for their positive behavior, with a variety of items that we received from our Donors Choose project, including the volleyballs, soccer balls, Squishmallows, and fidget tools. Our students were thrilled to see all the new additions of prizes in our Mustang Moolah Store! It was priceless to see their eyes light up with excitement while they were shopping at the Mustang Moolah store. Thanks to our gracious donor, Power Home Remodeling, our students were able to receive well-deserved prizes for their positive behavior. \r\n\r\nMoreover, because of Power Home Remodeling's donation, our school was able to keep the store stocked with prizes for our student for another couple of months while we fundraise money to continue stocking our Mustang Moolah prizes. We are so thankful that we are able to keep the store open for our students in the next coming months. These are very uncertain times for our students and school community, and any bit of joy that we can bring to our students' lives has a huge impact on them.","fullyFundedDate":1758222447485,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-joy-in-the-new-school-year/9620850/","projectTitle":"Sparking Joy in the New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7107659_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711047292787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7107659"},{"teacherId":9931249,"projectId":9130276,"letterContent":"I sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding my project \"Printing Students Essential for Growth and Success.\" Your kindness has truly made a difference not only by providing the needed printer, but also by opening greater opportunities for my students to learn and succeed.\r\n\r\nThis project is already creating a positive impact in their lives. With accessible and essential learning materials, my students are more engaged, better prepared, and motivated to achieve their goals. Your support has turned this vision into reality, and we are deeply grateful for your belief in their future.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their growth and success. Your generosity will continue to inspire and benefit them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1749909270821,"projectUrl":"project/printing-students-essential-for-growth-a/9130276/","projectTitle":"Printing Students Essential for Growth and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montañez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931249_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x220,y501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757637077038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931249"},{"teacherId":8275234,"projectId":9126059,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, my students and I have been able to use the new resources in meaningful and exciting ways. One of the most memorable moments was when we first introduced the materials during our lesson. The students' faces lit up with curiosity and joy as they explored the tools, and they immediately began brainstorming creative ways to use them in their projects. It was inspiring to see how quickly they took ownership of their learning with the new resources in hand.\r\nThe materials have already made a noticeable difference in the classroom. For example, during a recent activity, students were able to work more collaboratively, dive deeper into problem-solving, and stay more engaged throughout the lesson. These resources have not only supported academic growth but also built confidence and teamwork among my students.\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue incorporating these materials into upcoming lessons and projects. My students are eager to expand their learning, and I know the tools you provided will continue to spark their curiosity and creativity. Your support has truly opened new doors for my classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1742355026067,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-needed/9126059/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tagbak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8275234"},{"teacherId":9400138,"projectId":9280386,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been filled with excitement, creativity, and meaningful cultural learning! The new materials—including the HP ink, Korean gonggi game sets, Baby Shark finger puppets, family hand puppets, and shark fidget toys—have completely transformed the way my students engage with our lessons. When the packages arrived, students were thrilled! The puppets immediately became a favorite tool for practicing Korean greetings and simple conversations, such as \"This is mom\" in Korean. At the same time, the gonggi games introduced them to traditional Korean play. The HP ink has allowed me to print colorful Korean vocabulary cards, certificates, and worksheets that enhance our daily lessons and bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nThese resources are now an essential part of our interactive learning activities, helping students to not only learn Korean language and culture but also to build confidence through play and performance. The Kimchi Kids Choir students especially loved receiving these items as prizes—they've been using the song books and puppets during storytelling and singing activities, making every class session more engaging. As we prepare for our upcoming Korean culture sharing event, these materials will continue to support students in showcasing their skills, introducing Korean games, and sharing cultural traditions with their peers and families. Thank you for making this possible and for inspiring such joyful learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1746787033085,"projectUrl":"project/mission-prize-possible/9280386/","projectTitle":"\"Mission: Prize Possible\"","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Cademcian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400138_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y465&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704222787985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400138"},{"teacherId":9893211,"projectId":9053334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. \r\n\r\nHaving a printer in our classroom would make a big difference for my students. It would allow us to print worksheets, visuals, and adapted materials right when needed. This is very helpful, especially to my students who benefit from immediate, customized support. A classroom that has a printer, I can say that , I can provide these materials instantly, helping them stay engaged, focused, and confident.\r\n\r\nIt also allows students to print their own work, which gives them a sense of pride and ownership in what they create. Your kindness is helping build a more inclusive and supportive learning space where every child has the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1739282342273,"projectUrl":"project/printing-the-future-investing-in-our-st/9053334/","projectTitle":"Printing the Future: Investing in Our Students' Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peru","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893211_orig.jpg?crop=809,809,x67,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740233210694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893211"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5779","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":932,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":96,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.1,"schoolId":5779,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sawyer Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sawyer Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/sawyer-elementary-school/5779"}