{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Schubert Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10097872,"projectId":10144699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring new materials into our classroom! My students were so excited when they first saw everything. Having colorful art supplies and hands on materials has given them new ways to be creative while also supporting what we are learning in class. They immediately wanted to know when they would get to use everything!\r\n\r\nOne project we recently completed was creating our own globes as part of our lesson about the Earth. The students used the new materials to create and color their globes while learning about the land and water that make up our planet. They were very proud of their finished projects and especially excited to hold them up and share their work with the class.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials throughout the school year for projects that connect art, creativity, and hands on learning with our lessons. Your generosity has helped make our classroom a more engaging and exciting place to learn. Thank you for supporting my students and giving them materials that help bring their learning to life!","fullyFundedDate":1776455317259,"projectUrl":"project/colors-of-the-rainbow/10144699/","projectTitle":"Colors of the Rainbow","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":7052066,"projectId":9371868,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting the \"Digital Art and Photography Center for K-5th Graders\" project. I am so incredibly happy to share that it had an immediate benefit!\r\n\r\nNot only did the children enjoy exploring using their new center, but there was an added bonus I could not have seen coming. Due to your kindness we were able to submit artwork to a city wide art contest that was digital submission only. TWO of my young artists won! They received certificates, a generous amount of money, and we will be hanging their wonderful original copies of their work within the school.\r\n\r\nThis would not have happened without your generosity, please accept our heartfelt thanks. The students and I look forward to more incredible memories coming out of their digital art center in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1757540706774,"projectUrl":"project/digital-art-and-photography-center-for-k/9371868/","projectTitle":"Digital Art and Photography Center for K-5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7052066_orig.jpg?crop=1257,1257,x96,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726702190860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7052066"},{"teacherId":205683,"projectId":10190636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding my iPad project for my classroom. Your kindness and dedication to education have made a huge difference for both me and my students. Because of you, our classroom now has access to valuable tools that enhance learning, increase engagement, and support student success every day.\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and your belief in education. Your support is making a positive impact in our classroom, and we are so grateful.\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1776098438935,"projectUrl":"project/requesting-reliable-technology/10190636/","projectTitle":"Requesting Reliable Technology!","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":205683,"projectId":9895569,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous funding of our Gingerbread Materials Project. Thanks to your support, we were able to secure all the essential supplies—from the graham crackers and icing to the endless varieties of candy decorations.\r\nThis project was about so much more than just building festive houses. It allowed my students to explore hands-on engineering concepts, practice fine motor skills, and express their incredible creativity. The room was filled with laughter, collaboration, and immense pride as everyone watched their visions come to life.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your investment in our community and for making this memorable experience possible. I have attached a few photos from the building session so you can see your generosity in action!\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1772550285097,"projectUrl":"project/gingerbread-house-activity/9895569/","projectTitle":"Gingerbread House Activity","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":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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5643","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":565,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.9,"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"}