{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Schubert Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1253718,"projectId":9838388,"letterContent":"Can you hear that? It's the sound of curiosity and joy! Thank you so much for funding our \"Music and Art Discovery\" project. Your generous donation has provided the cornucopia cans, colored rice, glue sticks, and craft kits our Pre-K explorers need to turn our classroom into a vibrant studio of sound and color.\r\n\r\nWhile it might sound like a drum circle to some, because of you, I hear counting, pattern recognition, and teamwork. My students are learning to follow beats, share materials, and celebrate each other's creativity. You have given them a \"stage\" to express themselves and a reason to fall in love with coming to school every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of play and for investing in the very beginning of my students' educational journeys. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1766690165396,"projectUrl":"project/creative-sounds-building-musical-instru/9838388/","projectTitle":"Creative Sounds: Building Musical Instruments in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1253718_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y306&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721961154669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lourdes-perez"},{"teacherId":1253718,"projectId":9760354,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your generosity has officially turned our classroom dreams into a reality. Because of your support, my students now have the tools they need to explore, create, and grow in ways that simply weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nYour donation is doing much more than just filling our supply bins. These craft materials are currently serving as:\r\n\r\nA Bridge for Learning: For my tactile and visual learners, these supplies turn abstract concepts into something they can touch, hold, and understand.\r\n\r\nConfidence Boosters: I have already seen students who struggle with traditional writing find their voice through visual expression and hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nA Lesson in Community: My students are deeply touched to know that people like you—who may have never even met them—believe in their \"bright futures.\"\r\n\r\nBy providing these essential materials, you've ensured that every student in my room has an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face outside of school.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for education and for investing in the curiosity and resilience of my wonderful students. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1770314108438,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-our-way-to-creativity/9760354/","projectTitle":"Crafting Our Way to Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1253718_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y306&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721961154669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lourdes-perez"},{"teacherId":10097872,"projectId":9573197,"letterContent":"We have been using the new resources every day across our lessons, especially during reading and writing centers. One special moment was when my students used our new classroom library books to work on a small group reading activity. They were able to choose books at their level, sit together, and practice retelling stories using markers and anchor charts we created as a class. Seeing them actively engaged, confidently sharing ideas, and using materials that support their learning was incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately wanted to explore the books, open the supplies, and start creating. They kept saying things like, \"Are these really for us?\" and \"We get to use all of this?\" It was a powerful moment because they felt valued and supported, and it made them even more eager to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1764729206923,"projectUrl":"project/warm-meeting-space/9573197/","projectTitle":"Warm Meeting Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753751616243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097872"},{"teacherId":10097872,"projectId":9996459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, donors, for your support of my classroom. As a first-year teacher, I am deeply and forever grateful for all of the donations that have helped create a wonderful, engaging, and hands-on learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThese contributions have provided tools and materials that I would not otherwise have been able to offer in a Title I school. Many of our students do not have access to the necessary resources to fully participate in projects. Having books, a classroom library, markers, laminating sheets, and so much more has truly made a difference.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students feel seen, supported, and excited to learn each day. You are not just donating supplies, you are investing in their confidence, their curiosity, and their future. Your kindness reaches far beyond the classroom, and it is something my students and I will never forget. Thank you for believing in us","fullyFundedDate":1773852489199,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9996459/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753751616243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097872"},{"teacherId":205683,"projectId":9895602,"letterContent":"As a teacher, my primary goal every morning is to create an environment where curiosity can thrive. However, for years, I have encountered a barrier that no amount of professional development or high-tech curriculum can overcome: the physical toll of childhood hunger. Today, I am writing to you with a heart full of relief and gratitude. Thank you for choosing to fund Hungry Mind Can't Learn. Your generosity is quite literally changing the atmosphere of my classroom.\r\n\r\nPeople often talk about the \"achievement gap\" in education, but as someone who stands at the whiteboard every day, I see it more accurately as a \"resource gap.\" When a student arrives at my door having missed dinner the night before or skipped breakfast that morning, they aren't just tired—they are in a state of cognitive distress. The brain is an energy-intensive organ; it consumes about 20% of the body's calories. When those calories are missing, the parts of the brain responsible for impulse control, memory retention, and complex reasoning simply begin to shut down.\r\n\r\nThe Teacher's Perspective: What This Funding Changes\r\nUntil now, like many of my colleagues, I have often used my own personal funds to keep a \"secret stash\" of granola bars or crackers in my desk. But a handful of crackers is a band-aid on a deep wound. Your funding allows us to move toward a sustainable, dignified, and nutritionally dense solution.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I can now ensure that:\r\n\r\nInstructional Time is Protected: Instead of spending the first hour of the day managing the irritability and \"brain fog\" that comes with low blood sugar, I can dive straight into our lessons. We are reclaiming the hours of the day that were previously lost to physical discomfort.\r\n\r\nEmotional Safety is Established: Hunger creates anxiety. A student who doesn't know where their next meal is coming from is a student in \"survival mode.\" By providing consistent access to food through Hungry Mind Can't Learn, we are signaling to these children that school is a safe, predictable place where their basic needs are respected.\r\n\r\nEquity is Realized: No child should be penalized for their family's financial circumstances. Your support levels the playing field, ensuring that the student in the front row and the student in the back row have the same physical \"fuel\" to tackle the day's challenges.\r\n\r\nThe \"Hidden\" Success Stories\r\nWhile we will certainly track grades and test scores, the real impact of your funding will be seen in the small, quiet victories. It's the student who finally raises their hand to answer a question because they have the mental energy to process the prompt. It's the reduction in visits to the school nurse for \"stomach aches\" that were actually just hunger pains. It's the smile on a child's face when they realize they don't have to hide their hunger anymore.\r\n\r\nYou have given me, as an educator, the greatest gift possible: the ability to focus on teaching. When I don't have to worry about whether my students are starving, I can worry about whether they are inspired. I can push them harder, dream bigger with them, and help them reach for the stars—because you have made sure their feet are on solid ground.\r\n\r\nOur Deepest Thanks\r\nOn behalf of my current students and the many who will walk through my door in the years to come, thank you for being the partner we so desperately needed. You are proving that our community believes in these children as much as I do.","fullyFundedDate":1772550486562,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-minds-cant-learn/9895602/","projectTitle":"Hungry Minds Can't Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cintron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp205683_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598459050770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/205683"},{"teacherId":1253718,"projectId":9760345,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom is now equipped with a compact photo printer that is already changing the way we document our learning journey.\r\n\r\nIn a preschool classroom, moments of discovery happen in the blink of an eye. Whether it's a student finally mastering a difficult puzzle or a group working together to build a block tower, these milestones are precious. Your gift allows us to:\r\n\r\nBuild Confidence: There is a visible spark of joy when a student sees a photo of themselves \"hard at work.\" It reinforces their identity as a learner and a valued member of our classroom.\r\n\r\nStrengthen Portfolios: We are now able to fill our learning journals with vibrant, real-time evidence of progress, making their growth tangible for both the students and their families.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the importance of these early years. By helping us preserve these \"precious preschooler moments,\" you are giving my students a stronger voice and a beautiful way to share their story with the world.","fullyFundedDate":1764609439753,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-prints-for-tiny-learners-with-big-i/9760345/","projectTitle":"Tiny Prints for Tiny Learners With Big Imaginations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1253718_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y306&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721961154669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lourdes-perez"},{"teacherId":205683,"projectId":9895616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my students' food pantry. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in their lives and helping ensure they have what they need to focus and succeed. I am truly grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacts our students and helps remove barriers to their learning. Thank you again for investing in their well-being and future.\r\nYour kindness is deeply appreciated and makes a real difference for my students. Thank you so much for you warm heart.","fullyFundedDate":1766067650331,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-and-bright-futures-element/9895616/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies and Bright Futures: Elementary School Food Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cintron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp205683_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598459050770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/205683"},{"teacherId":10097872,"projectId":9884010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Little Scientists. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on my classroom by giving students the opportunity to explore science through hands-on learning. We are using the materials during science centers and group investigations, where students observe, experiment, and share their thinking. When the supplies arrived, students were excited, curious, and eager to begin exploring right away.\r\n\r\nThis project has improved my classroom by making science more engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all learners. Students are building confidence as they ask questions, test ideas, and work together like real scientists. Because of your support, I am able to create a learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a genuine love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763391315794,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists/9884010/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753751616243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097872"},{"teacherId":10097872,"projectId":9749672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Growing Little Scientists. Because of your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a space where students can explore science through hands-on learning. We are using the materials to conduct simple experiments, observe plant growth, and ask questions about the world around us. When the supplies arrived, my students were excited and eager to dive in, they immediately felt like real scientists.\r\n\r\nThis project has greatly improved my classroom by making science interactive, engaging, and accessible for all learners. My students are more curious, more confident, and more willing to share their ideas and discoveries. Thanks to you, I am able to create meaningful science experiences that build foundational skills and inspire a lasting love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764598868817,"projectUrl":"project/growing-little-scientists/9749672/","projectTitle":"Growing Little Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753751616243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097872"},{"teacherId":10097872,"projectId":9573196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Hands-On Foundations: Building Math and Literacy Success. Because of your generosity, my students now use hands-on math manipulatives and literacy tools every day during small groups and learning centers. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to build numbers with counters while sounding out words using matching letter tiles. When the materials arrived, their excitement was immediate, they couldn't wait to explore, touch, and start learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has made learning more engaging, concrete, and joyful. Many of my students learn best by doing, and these resources help them make real connections between abstract concepts and everyday understanding. Seeing their confidence grow as they independently solve problems and read with purpose has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these tools to strengthen number sense, decoding skills, and collaborative learning through guided practice and student-led activities. Thank you for giving us the foundation we need to build lasting academic success and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760706414823,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-foundations-building-math-and/9573196/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Foundations: Building Math and Literacy Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753751616243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097872"},{"teacherId":10097872,"projectId":9670289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. Your support helps create a welcoming and engaging learning environment where students feel encouraged to grow, explore, and succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have access to materials and experiences that directly support their learning and curiosity. Your generosity truly makes a meaningful difference, and I am deeply grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nIf you want it more formal, more personal, or bilingual, I can adjust it quickly.","fullyFundedDate":1758251038886,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-big-growth/9670289/","projectTitle":"Small Groups, Big Growth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753751616243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097872"},{"teacherId":1253718,"projectId":9923591,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and our students. Your generosity has helped create a positive, supportive learning environment where students can build social-emotional skills, practice positive behavior, and grow in confidence. These resources are being used to encourage kindness, responsibility, and engagement while helping students feel safe and motivated at school. We truly appreciate your support and the meaningful impact it has on our classroom each day. Again, thank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1764178489236,"projectUrl":"project/building-kindness-build-a-bear-friends/9923591/","projectTitle":"Building Kindness: Build-A-Bear Friends for My Pre-K Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1253718_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y306&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721961154669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lourdes-perez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5643","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":556,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.1,"schoolId":5643,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Schubert Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Schubert Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/schubert-elementary-school/5643"}