{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Augustin Lara Elementary Academy","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4022146,"projectId":9189109,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations. Thanks to you my middle school students have hygiene products to help them stay clean and healthy so they can focus on learning. Students have access to all materials you donated in our highway bins so they can take what they need when they need it. The toothbrushes and deodorant have been especially helpful in helping increase our attendance. Female students appreciate the variety of sizes and strength of all pads and have been in charging of restocking our supply when necessary. My students are extremely grateful and hope you continue to support us in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1745807244286,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-helping-our-mental-health/9189109/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Helping Our Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4022146_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582253002461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-piggy"},{"teacherId":12316,"projectId":9298810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of the beautiful book A Letter from Our Teachers. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have brought so much warmth and inspiration to our classroom. From the moment we opened the book, my students were captivated by its colorful illustrations and the powerful message of encouragement that runs through every page.\r\n\r\nThis story has quickly become one of our class favorites. Each time we read it together, we pause to talk about the lessons it teaches—about kindness, perseverance, and the power of believing in yourself. My students love hearing the words of encouragement from the teachers in the story, and many of them have said, \"That sounds like you, Ms. Chin!\" It has opened up so many meaningful conversations about what it means to learn, to grow, and to care for one another.\r\n\r\nFor many of my young learners, books like this help them see themselves as part of a loving and supportive classroom family. The message of A Letter from Our Teachers reminds them that their teachers believe in them, even when learning feels hard. It helps them understand that mistakes are part of growing, and that they are capable of amazing things when they try their best.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only given us a wonderful book—it has given us a daily reminder of the importance of love, encouragement, and community. Thank you for helping us fill our classroom with stories that inspire confidence and hope. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in the power of reading to shape young hearts and minds.","fullyFundedDate":1755700237838,"projectUrl":"project/a-letter-from-your-teacher/9298810/","projectTitle":"A Letter From Your Teacher!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp12316_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452989399373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeannechin1"},{"teacherId":12316,"projectId":9298566,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express the gratitude my students and I feel for your incredible support of our classroom project, \"Help Us Create Letters Without Tears.\" Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space filled with excitement, creativity, and confidence in learning to write. Every contribution you made—no matter the size—has directly touched the lives of my students and brought a sense of joy and pride to their daily work.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, many of my young learners struggled to hold pencils correctly, form letters, and express their ideas on paper. Writing often felt frustrating and discouraging for them. But now, with the new materials and tools that your donations have made possible, writing has become something they look forward to every single day. From letter tracing boards to fine motor manipulatives, from sensory writing trays to dry-erase name practice sheets, each item has given my students the opportunity to learn in ways that meet their developmental needs and spark their curiosity.\r\n\r\nIt has been truly heartwarming to watch the transformation unfold in our classroom. Students who once hesitated to write their names are now proudly showing off their progress, saying, \"Look, I can do it by myself!\" The smiles on their faces say it all. Your kindness has empowered them to believe in themselves. Even the simple act of holding a pencil or forming a letter correctly is a victory worth celebrating—and it's all thanks to you.\r\n\r\nThe learning environment feels different now—more alive, more encouraging, and more inclusive. The resources you provided help me differentiate instruction and meet the unique needs of each child. Some students learn best through tactile exploration, tracing letters in sand or shaving cream, while others benefit from magnetic letters, letter-building blocks, or guided writing boards. Because of your donations, I am able to offer each of them the tools and experiences that make learning accessible and joyful.\r\n\r\nYour support has also given me, as a teacher, the reassurance that I am not alone in this mission. Teaching young learners how to write is not just about forming letters; it's about helping them find their voice. Thanks to you, my students are beginning that journey with confidence and enthusiasm. I see new independence growing every day—the pride that comes when a child writes their name for the first time, or when they trace a letter perfectly after many tries. These small moments are monumental in their eyes—and in mine.\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom, your impact reaches their families too. Parents have shared how their children come home eager to show off what they've learned, proudly writing their names on drawings and crafts. These are moments that strengthen the bridge between home and school and help families see how much their children are growing.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of early literacy and for understanding that every child deserves the chance to experience success without tears or frustration. Your generosity has created a foundation of joy, confidence, and curiosity that will continue to grow throughout the school year and beyond. You've shown my students that there are people in the world who care deeply about their education and believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of every child in our classroom, I want to sincerely thank you for giving us the tools, encouragement, and hope to make learning letters a fun and meaningful adventure. Your kindness will not be forgotten—you've made a lasting difference in the lives of our students, and for that, we are endlessly grateful.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1747952339143,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-letters-without-tears/9298566/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create Letters Without Tears","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp12316_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452989399373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeannechin1"},{"teacherId":29507,"projectId":9500956,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the kneepads. It helped many of the girls on our team who did not have any. The season is off to a good start. The varsity team is 2-0 and the JV team is 1-1. The JV was the ones who benefited from the kneepads the most because many of them are new to volleyball. \r\nYou donation helped about 20 students get kneepads that did not have any. You impact has been great because many of our families are high poverty households. Please continue to support Physical Education and Athletics. I think sports are so important in a child's growth. In past years I have had to pay out of pocket to help some of the girls.","fullyFundedDate":1754250524952,"projectUrl":"project/girls-need-kneepads/9500956/","projectTitle":"Girls Need Kneepads","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp29507_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489263475796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/29507"},{"teacherId":12316,"projectId":9290430,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pens for our classroom! You may not realize how much excitement a simple pen can bring, but my students were thrilled to receive them. Having their own writing tools makes them feel proud and responsible, and it has encouraged them to write more each day.\r\n\r\nThese pens are helping my students practice their letters, write stories, and express their ideas with confidence. It's amazing to see how something so small can make such a big difference in their motivation and focus. The bright colors and smooth writing have turned every writing activity into a fun experience.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made our classroom brighter and our students happier. Thank you for believing in our young writers and for supporting their learning in such a meaningful way!","fullyFundedDate":1755807898577,"projectUrl":"project/help-get-us-different-pens-to-write-beau/9290430/","projectTitle":"Help get us different pens to write beautiful letters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp12316_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452989399373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeannechin1"},{"teacherId":12316,"projectId":9240126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us grow our classroom library with more holiday books. Thanks to you, our shelves are now full and offer a wide variety of stories for every season!\r\n\r\nMy students have been especially excited to read Valentine's Day books—even in the middle of September! One sweet moment was when they connected the hearts in the story to the people they love. I don't mind reading holiday books out of season—if a Valentine's book gets them to choose reading over using an iPad, that's a big win in my book!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for bringing even more joy, curiosity, and connection into our classroom through books. You've truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1745969761492,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-holiday-books-in-our-library/9240126/","projectTitle":"We Need Holiday Books in our Library!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp12316_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452989399373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeannechin1"},{"teacherId":12316,"projectId":9097528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping stock our classroom pantry. Your generous donation of snacks has made a real difference for my students in need.\r\n\r\nWhen they're feeling hungry, my students know they can quietly help themselves to our snack basket. This simple act has helped them feel safe, supported, and cared for in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOn weekends, I also send a few treats home with students who may need a little extra. Your kindness has stretched beyond our classroom walls and into their homes.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting us in such a meaningful way. Your generosity has truly touched our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1750196022825,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-fill-up-our-classroom-pantry/9097528/","projectTitle":"Please Help Fill Up Our Classroom Pantry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp12316_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452989399373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeannechin1"},{"teacherId":12316,"projectId":9132990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my class receive such an amazing gift to celebrate the end of the year! My students were so excited to show off what they received—it truly made their day.\r\n\r\nWhat made it even more special was hearing from my past students, who told them, \"You're so lucky to be in Ms. Chin's class!\" That moment reminded me how meaningful these experiences are—not just for now, but for years to come.\r\n\r\nI'm always looking for fun and meaningful ways to reward my students for being the amazing learners they are. Your support helped make this celebration extra special, and for that, we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1745846913830,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-hard-work-with-a-splash/9132990/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Hard Work With a Splash!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp12316_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452989399373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeannechin1"},{"teacherId":9241237,"projectId":8952580,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your support! These new resources have been helpful with increasing engagement in conversations regarding positive friendships and managing emotions. Considering that many of my students are still working on identifying emotions through facial expressions and body language, the new books and activities that our classroom received through this project has allowed my students to practice identifying emotions through a variety of formats. \r\nMy students were very excited to read new books and to play games that related to the concepts that we have been learning. They have shown interest in learning about these topics and I have seen such great growth this school year. Thank you so much for contributing to this project! You are truly appreciated. I can't wait to see what the next year has in store for us!","fullyFundedDate":1734540260755,"projectUrl":"project/building-social-emotional-growth-and-wel/8952580/","projectTitle":"Building Social Emotional Growth and Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarrete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9241237_orig.jpg?crop=1399,1399,x583,y412&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695228555393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/osbeyda"},{"teacherId":4022146,"projectId":6855517,"letterContent":"Sorry for the late response last year speed by & we just realized we never sent our package. \r\n\r\nThank-you so much for donating the hygiene products and binders to our classroom. We put hygiene products outside bathrooms for students in need to grab and also walk around are classroom when the weather begins to change to pass it out making sure everyone who needs one gets it. We are trying to normalize making hygiene a priority and being able to open discuss needs. The binders help keep our classroom materials organized so that we can find our work and assignments. \r\n\r\nStudents were extremely excited for our new products and ask for them daily to keep in their bookbags as well as made sure to stock our cabinets. We recently ran out of all the supplies last month and appreciate others funding newer projects in addition to this one.","fullyFundedDate":1671131740717,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-hygiene-organization/6855517/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Hygiene & Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4022146_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582253002461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-piggy"},{"teacherId":2593959,"projectId":8914962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. The new hats and mittens were given to our students just in time for the cold weather! We were also able to connect our clothing unit and talk about the different ways we prepare or adapt to the cold weather. \r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to recieve this donation! They immediately tried on the hats and mittens. Almost all of our students have been wearing their new hats and mittens everyday, especially with the colder temperatures. \r\n\r\nAgain we appreciate your donation. Thanks to you, our students have the necessities to keep them warm this winter.","fullyFundedDate":1735702540392,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-warm-this-winter/8914962/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stay Warm This Winter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Napolitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2593959_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539803861896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2593959"},{"teacherId":12316,"projectId":8813012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help! My students get so excited when they see an amazon box being delivered to the classroom. They are always asking what surprise did we get. They always tell me we have amazing classroom fairys that take care of our classroom. \r\n\r\n My students love seeing their work being published and made into books. Having laminated sheets helps students perserve thier amazing work. Thank you for making it possible for my students. We greatly appriciate it and thank you for always helping our classroom and other classrooms around.","fullyFundedDate":1727027172834,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-09-2/8813012/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-09-22","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp12316_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452989399373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeannechin1"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5604","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":335,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"schoolId":5604,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Augustin Lara Elementary Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Augustin Lara Elementary Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/agustin-lara-elementary-academy/5604"}