{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walsh Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3908447,"projectId":9496259,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our upcoming Rainforest-Themed Family Night at Walsh Elementary is becoming a reality! Your support has made it possible for us to bring an unforgettable live animal experience to our school community-including a real sloth and other amazing rainforest creatures.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students and families will soon have the chance to see science come alive in a truly magical way. Our evening will feature a live animal presentation from a local educational organization, along with hands-on STEM and literacy activities designed to deepen students' understanding of rainforest ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation.\r\n\r\nMany of our students have never had the opportunity to attend a live animal program, so this event will be especially meaningful. It will spark curiosity, inspire learning, and create shared family memories that connect science and reading in an engaging, interactive setting.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that every child (regardless of background) can explore, wonder, and imagine themselves as scientists, readers, and protectors of our planet.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our mission to make learning come alive. We can't wait to share photos from our Rainforest Night once it happens and show you the smiles, excitement, and discoveries you helped make possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758128598460,"projectUrl":"project/sloths-in-the-spotlight-a-rainforest-st/9496259/","projectTitle":"Sloths in the Spotlight: A Rainforest STEM & Literacy Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mohammad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3908447_orig.jpg?crop=221,221,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732026059980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3908447"},{"teacherId":3908447,"projectId":9311546,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, digital-friendly learning environment! Your support for our \"Complete This Project and Be a Hero\" initiative provided us with high-quality resources from Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) and my students are already benefiting every day.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, students now have access to interactive lessons, digital workbooks, and creative project templates that make learning dynamic and accessible. Whether we're exploring math concepts, diving into reading comprehension, or collaborating on group projects, these tools have made it easier for every student to participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, many of our lessons depended on outdated paper materials that didn't translate well to our digital setup. Now, my students can engage with their curriculum in ways that feel modern, interactive, and personalized. I've noticed a real boost in their confidence and enthusiasm, especially among students who thrive with visual or hands-on learning activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for helping us keep up with the needs of today's learners. Your donation didn't just fund digital resources-you invested in creativity, access, and opportunity.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are more motivated, more engaged, and more prepared to succeed in a 21st-century learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1756783245776,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-with-digital-resources/9311546/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning With Digital Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mohammad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3908447_orig.jpg?crop=221,221,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732026059980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3908447"},{"teacherId":10237399,"projectId":9674218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! It was incredibly exciting to receive an email stating that my project was funded and my materials would be shipped out in the coming weeks. Every time I received a new package my students and I were elated to see what materials we would be able to use in speech.\r\n\r\nMy students have LOVED the farm animals that were purchased with the funds from this project. They are constantly requesting to use them and I have a fun time targeting language with imaginative play. My students have also enjoyed relaxing after a speech session with magnatiles, board games, and coloring. I've also been able to utilize the articulation books and dot markers to target speech, the picture books to target language and social interactions, and the various classroom materials for a variety of things\r\n\r\nMy prize bin has grown x10 and it excites my students to come to speech and work hard to win prizes. They love digging through the bin and seeing all the exciting items that were funded by your generous donations. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity! You have impacted my students and I in such a positive way.","fullyFundedDate":1760297821200,"projectUrl":"project/help-a-new-speech-language-pathologist/9674218/","projectTitle":"Help a New Speech Language Pathologist!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10237399_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756842019793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mckenziefreeman"},{"teacherId":9906265,"projectId":9078356,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the addition of our new document camera and screen has transformed our classroom into a more interactive and student-centered learning environment. One of the most exciting developments is that students are now confidently stepping into leadership roles—one student even took the initiative to lead a portion of the lesson using the document camera. This opportunity gave them a sense of ownership over their learning and encouraged their peers to be more engaged. By projecting student work in real time, we can now review, edit, and discuss it as a class, allowing for instant feedback and deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students the most is the ability to see their work come to life on the big screen. It's not just about showing answers—it's about demonstrating processes, problem-solving methods, and creativity in ways that everyone can follow. Some students who were previously hesitant to participate have become more involved, especially those who are visual learners or who enjoy hands-on technology. One student, in particular, who was usually quiet during discussions, has become a regular volunteer to present her thinking to the class using the document camera. Your donation has empowered students to communicate, collaborate, and lead in new and meaningful ways—thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1747160401064,"projectUrl":"project/from-pilsen-and-beyond/9078356/","projectTitle":"From Pilsen and Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oceguera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906265_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737667533809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9906265"},{"teacherId":14915,"projectId":9078176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! As an educator of 4th and 5th grade students in an urban school with a richly diverse student body, I am deeply grateful for your investment in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation of colored printer ink, spiral notebooks, and pencils is already making a difference. These materials are allowing my students—especially our English Language Learners—to express themselves in new and meaningful ways. The notebooks have become personal spaces for reflection, writing, and creativity, while the colored ink brings their published work to life, giving them a true sense of pride and ownership. With something as simple as a pencil, my students are writing stories, solving problems, and making their voices heard.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are more engaged, more confident, and better equipped to reach their academic goals. You've helped create a classroom where all learners feel seen and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1746787016027,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creativity-and-learning-throu/9078176/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creativity and Learning Through Essential Classroom Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/parise"},{"teacherId":14915,"projectId":9230445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, The Power of Pictures: Graphic Novels for Language Development! Because of you, my students now have access to a vibrant collection of graphic novels that are not only exciting to read but also powerful tools for language growth.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels offer a unique blend of visuals and text that has transformed reading in our classroom. For many of my students—especially those who are learning English—these books provide critical support. The illustrations give context clues that help them infer meaning, develop vocabulary, and understand tone and emotion. This visual storytelling encourages deeper comprehension and keeps reluctant readers engaged.\r\n\r\nThank you again for bringing these stories into our classroom. You've helped create a space where every student feels seen, supported, and excited to read.","fullyFundedDate":1749005279065,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-pictures-graphic-novels-fo/9230445/","projectTitle":"The Power of Pictures: Graphic Novels for Language Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/parise"},{"teacherId":9269355,"projectId":9121438,"letterContent":"The books you provided for my classroom have had such a meaningful impact on my students. We had so many old and worn books that would fall apart as we tried to use them. Now, the students have books that are appealing, engaging, and in perfect condition, thanks to all of you! Their early reading and book handling skills have really developed with the help of our new books. My students have enjoyed looking at and talking about the illustrations, practicing tracking text with their fingers, pretend reading, sounding out words, and recognizing familiar and high-frequency words (and letters!). They get so excited looking through the text when they find the same letters that are in their names. They will say, \"Ms. Denson! Look! It's 'd', just like in my name! They also get excited when they find a word they know, or when they are able to sound out a word.\r\n\r\nMy students especially love the pigeon series books. When I read, \"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!\" aloud, the students were hooked! They would select the book during book browsing time, and practice reading it aloud. Each time I read a different book from the pigeon series, their interest really soared! These books have really helped to advance my students' love of books and learning to read.","fullyFundedDate":1745718641581,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-rebuild-our-book-collection/9121438/","projectTitle":"Help Us Rebuild our Book Collection!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269355"},{"teacherId":5013791,"projectId":8977705,"letterContent":"You helped us get the best hands-on learning centers! Thanks to your kindness, we now have engaging centers that help students develop their social skills, fine motor skills, creativity, and problem solving skills. \r\n\r\nThe students love to role play being doctors, police officers, and chefs, with the costumes we received. They work together to build with the magnatiles. Although they struggled with the Build-a-fort at first, they have gotten so good with it. They are very proud of the buildings they can put together now!\r\n\r\nOur classroom radiates curiosity, fun energy, and excitement! The students' faces light up everytime it is center time, thank you so much for making this all possible!","fullyFundedDate":1736220722604,"projectUrl":"project/fun-centers-for-kinder-kiddos/8977705/","projectTitle":"Fun Centers for Kinder Kiddos!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castaneda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5013791_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723177825100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5013791"},{"teacherId":14915,"projectId":9019993,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity! Thanks to your support, I received a $100 gift code to purchase online materials for my class through Teachers Pay Teachers.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to explore the new resources, which have made learning more engaging and interactive. The materials I purchased have provided differentiated activities that support my diverse group of learners, especially my English Language Learners and students with special needs. Seeing their excitement and confidence grow as they work through these resources has been incredible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping to create a learning environment where they can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1735396745438,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/9019993/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/parise"},{"teacherId":3908447,"projectId":8985320,"letterContent":"On behalf of my class, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support, which allowed us to acquire Velcro materials for displaying student work. Your donation has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom walls have been transformed into dynamic displays of creativity, achievement, and pride. The Velcro allows us to easily showcase student projects, artwork, and accomplishments, creating an engaging and inspiring space for learning.\r\n\r\nIt's incredible how something as simple as Velcro can make such a difference. Our students light up with excitement when they see their work displayed, knowing their efforts are valued and celebrated. This wouldn't have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and commitment to enhancing education. Your contribution is truly appreciated, and we are so grateful to have you as a partner in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1733412642207,"projectUrl":"project/displaying-brilliance-velcro-for-celebr/8985320/","projectTitle":"Displaying Brilliance: Velcro for Celebrating Student Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mohammad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3908447_orig.jpg?crop=221,221,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732026059980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3908447"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5648","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":242,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.8,"schoolId":5648,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Walsh Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Walsh Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/walsh-elementary-school/5648"}