{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wadsworth Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":17896,"projectId":9955537,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project that gets books into the hands and homes of my students.\r\n\r\nMy students are learning responsibility as they manage the pencils and take care of their markers. They are doing a great job. My students are feeling more confident and are ready for schoolwork each day.\r\n\r\nStudents are using their materials to complete both their written and creative work.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for your generosity. I am glad there are still people like you who support education.\r\n\r\nThank you, thank you for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1767051504705,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-markers-great-work/9955537/","projectTitle":"Pencils + Markers = Great Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brawner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp17896_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x55,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627701350404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynthiabrawner"},{"teacherId":466751,"projectId":9763680,"letterContent":"In a classroom where everyone is working on something different, sound can quickly become a barrier to focus. These headphones have been a game-changer for our personalized learning initiatives, allowing students to engage with tailored audio-visual content—like leveled reading programs or interactive math tutorials—without distracting their neighbors. By creating an \"individualized sound bubble,\" this technology enables students to work at their own pace and hear instructions clearly, ensuring that the digital tools we use are actually effective rather than just background noise.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect for the students has been the newfound sense of autonomy and high-fidelity sound. Many were used to struggling with broken or uncomfortable equipment, so receiving high-quality, reliable headphones felt like a true gift. They are particularly thrilled by the \"immersion factor\"; being able to clearly hear the nuances in a language-learning app or the narration of a historical documentary makes the digital world feel much more tangible and engaging. It has turned what used to be a chore into a focused, premium learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763564251161,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-succeed-headphones-for-learning/9763680/","projectTitle":"Hear to Succeed: Headphones for Learning Power","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp466751_orig.jpg?crop=1104,1104,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737044952971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/466751"},{"teacherId":466751,"projectId":9763615,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the donation of the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) games, which have become a cornerstone of our classroom environments. These resources have provided a fantastic platform for our students to learn something new while engaging in structured, meaningful play. By stepping outside their typical routines to navigate these games, students are developing essential life skills like teamwork, patience, and active listening in a way that feels like pure fun.\r\n\r\nOur school counselor has played a vital role in this success by helping to facilitate positive play sessions. Their guidance has ensured that the games serve as more than just entertainment; they are active learning labs where students practice conflict resolution and empathy in real-time. This hands-on support has been instrumental in helping students translate the concepts they learn in the games into their everyday interactions.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these experiences is clearly visible in our school culture. We have seen a significant shift toward stronger, more positive peer relationships, which has led to a noticeable reduction in behavioral referrals. By supporting our restorative practices, these games allow students to rebuild connections and communicate more effectively. It's been a joy to watch them flourish, and we can't thank you enough for investing in their social and emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1761696632180,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-for-sel-empowering-students-thr/9763615/","projectTitle":"Game On for SEL: Empowering Students Through Positive Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp466751_orig.jpg?crop=1104,1104,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737044952971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/466751"},{"teacherId":17896,"projectId":9593493,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your grand support. Your donation to our project, \"Infusing STEM in ELA and SS With Ozobots,\" is appreciated.\r\n\r\nLearning with Ozobots continues to astound my students [and me too]. \r\n\r\nThe 'bots', as we call them, are often used to show students what they've learned after completing a reading unit, a Social Studies unit, or a research project.\r\n\r\nMy students are also taking a strong liking to coding. Some have coded with block codes, yet with the 'bots', they are intrigued with using a marker to code an Ozobot and create its scenery.\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping learning a greater experience.","fullyFundedDate":1764598864162,"projectUrl":"project/infusing-stem-in-ela-and-ss-with-ozobots/9593493/","projectTitle":"Infusing STEM in ELA and SS With Ozobots","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brawner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp17896_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x55,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627701350404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynthiabrawner"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10082882,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this important food project. You have made sure that 20 students and their families have food to eat at school and at home. It was really important to me that students have food to eat when they arrive (especially the late students) and food to take home.\r\nI wanted to supply them with food they enjoy and new foods to try!\r\nMy families were hit hard with the reduction of SNAP benefits and not being able to feed their children during the last week of each month.\r\nStudents will come to school rubbing their stomachs, saying they are hungry. It makes me so sad and teary eyed.\r\nI am so grateful for your support.\r\nThis is the first year, I have posted so many food projects.","fullyFundedDate":1771262337860,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-feed-my-preschoolers-at-scho/10082882/","projectTitle":"Please Help Feed My Preschoolers at School and at Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10049450,"letterContent":"I can't wait to tell how exciting today was! The kids went wild over their dental and bath bags. I know those bath bombs are going to be a big hit tonight.\r\nI just love spoiling them.\r\nI also included coloring books, crayons, toothbrush holders, socks and some students will receive underwear.\r\nThank you for blessing my classroom. When they return to school on Monday, everyone will be squeaky clean! \r\nI also know that they parents are grateful. Money is so tight for all of them and with SNAP benefits being cut, they will struggle more.\r\nMay you always be blessed!","fullyFundedDate":1769545165715,"projectUrl":"project/help-provide-dental-and-bath-supplies-fo/10049450/","projectTitle":"Help Provide Dental and Bath Supplies for My Preschoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10063751,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my soup project. The kids were so excited to get the soup and crackers. One of the older siblings said he will eat some too! My families are really struggling with food insecurities. It makes me so incredibly sad. \r\nI love them so much! I had leftover strawberry and white milk, so I sent that home too. \r\nYou have made sure that almost 20 students did not go to bed hungry tonight. You are definitely our Angel.\r\nI just don't have enough money to send food home everyday, but your huge donation has helped greatly!","fullyFundedDate":1769798845460,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-provide-soup-for-my-preschoo/10063751/","projectTitle":"Please Help Provide Soup for My Preschoolers and Families!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10027240,"letterContent":"This project has me in tears. I wish you could see the students drinking their milk. I am sitting with a student whose family is having extreme food insecurities. He has drank 2 chocolate milks in a row, plus he rubbed his stomach saying he is hungry. I can barely type this letter, because I want to cry. He is now saying, Chocolate Milk.\r\nI hope you see how important my students need the milk.\r\nThey are just so happy, and I am as well.\r\nThere is so much to this thing we call, \"Teaching\". I rather address all of their needs like these, than teach.\r\nTeaching from my heart, is what I am passionate about.\r\nThank you for seeing, donating and supporting this project!","fullyFundedDate":1769616548275,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-preschoolers-drink-milk-to-build/10027240/","projectTitle":"Help My Preschoolers Drink Milk to Build Strong Bones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":9987008,"letterContent":"School was out due to the extreme weather and today most of my students did not have on socks and had on short sleeve shirts. Today, was the perfect day for students to get up to 3 pairs of socks and underwear. I am so very grateful for your donations.\r\nI know my families are struggling to keep their children warm, but thanks to supporters like YOU; they have support for their children.\r\nIt is so easy to judge and not do anything, but people like you who care about young children decided that every child needs to have essential clothing to stay clean and warm.","fullyFundedDate":1768703232487,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-provide-new-socks-and-underw/9987008/","projectTitle":"Please Help Provide New Socks and Underwear for My Preschoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":9984255,"letterContent":"Thank you my Angels! Thank you for keeping my preschoolers fed with essential items of food. They are going to feel so special, but most of all feel secure knowing that you guys care about them.\r\nSometimes I just want to cry, because their families can't meet their needs and I don't have all the money to support them.\r\nAs you can tell, I look at the \"whole child\", to see how can I enrich their lives personally and as their teacher.\r\nI don't think they will remember what I taught them, but I know they will remember our love for them. That is the biggest part of education and humanity, is simply enriching the lives of others.\r\nSomehow that message gets lost in our world, but you guys are a great reminder that whatever resources we have (big or small), you can do BIG things!\r\nFrom my emotional heart and soul, Thank you superstars!","fullyFundedDate":1768266636589,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-me-setup-a-classroom-food-pa/9984255/","projectTitle":"Please Help Me Setup a Classroom Food Pantry for Preschoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":9847014,"projectId":9790780,"letterContent":"Thank You for Making a Difference: The Impact of\r\n\"Amplifying Achievement: Headphones for Digital Learning\" 🎧\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that are both powerful and deeply meaningful. The headphones you helped provide are not just tools—they are bridges to learning, confidence, and independence for our diverse learners.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors regularly use technology at home, but technology in the classroom serves a unique and intentional purpose. In school, devices like Chromebooks paired with headphones allow instruction to be personalized. Through i-Ready Reading and Math, students receive lessons tailored to their exact skill levels. The headphones ensure that each child can clearly hear directions, feedback, and encouragement without distractions. This clarity allows students to stay focused, process information at their own pace, and truly engage with the learning content—something that is especially important for students with attention challenges, language needs, or sensory sensitivities.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about the headphones is the sense of ownership and independence they bring. Students love having \"their own\" learning space, even while sitting in a shared classroom. Putting on headphones signals that it is time to focus, try their best, and take charge of their learning. Many students now eagerly ask, \"Can we do i-Ready?\"—a question that once felt rare but now fills our classroom with motivation and pride.\r\n\r\nSome students who previously struggled to stay on task have shown remarkable growth. Learners who were easily overwhelmed by noise are now calmer and more confident. Students who needed repeated instructions can independently replay directions. English language learners benefit from clearly hearing modeled language and vocabulary. One student who used to avoid digital lessons now smiles, puts on their headphones, and works for extended periods with confidence. For these children, the headphones created a safe, supportive learning experience where they feel successful.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the impact is emotional. Students feel respected and supported. They know that someone believed in them enough to invest in their success. That belief shows in their posture, their persistence, and their willingness to try—even when learning feels hard.\r\n\r\nYour support has reduced frustration, increased engagement, and strengthened equity in our classroom. Every child now has the same opportunity to listen, learn, and grow. The headphones have helped amplify not just sound, but achievement, confidence, and joy.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this journey. Your kindness continues to echo in every focused moment, every small success, and every proud smile we see each day. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1765205085742,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-achievement-headphones-for-d/9790780/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Achievement: Headphones for Digital Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9847014_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760295110290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847014"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":9964511,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for investing in my classroom. The kids were so excited not just to play, but chose their own instrument.\r\nThere were so many smiles and tapping feet. They even switched instruments without me telling them to.\r\nMusic was an important part of my daily life as a child, and I want them to experience this type of Joy.\r\nYou are a music Angel.\r\nThe kids played almost 20 minutes today of beautiful music together.\r\nThey were very kind to each other and talked about how much fun they were having.","fullyFundedDate":1766095151962,"projectUrl":"project/my-preschoolers-do-not-have-any-musical/9964511/","projectTitle":"My Preschoolers Do Not Have Any Musical Instruments to Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5810","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":473,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":93,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.2,"schoolId":5810,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wadsworth Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wadsworth Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/wadsworth-elementary-school/5810"}