{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alessandro Volta Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1979050,"projectId":9920278,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing the \"Manga Magic: Turning Reluctant Readers into Confident, Lifelong Book Lovers\" campaign to life for our 2nd through 5th graders!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our younger students now have access to a brand-new collection of manga tailored specifically to their reading levels. The excitement in the room is contagious—these students are just as thrilled to dive into their new books as our older kids are!\r\n\r\nBy combining engaging visual storytelling with accessible text, you've given our emerging readers the confidence they need to build lasting reading habits. Thank you for empowering our elementary students and sparking a genuine love for books that will stay with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1768507991482,"projectUrl":"project/manga-magic-turning-reluctant-readers-i/9920278/","projectTitle":"Manga Magic: Turning Reluctant Readers into Confident, Lifelong Book Lovers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1979050_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506787607591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-jfernandez"},{"teacherId":1979050,"projectId":10004085,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our *Lola y sus emociones* author visit an unforgettable success!\r\n\r\nYour support provided personalized, signed copies for every child who attended. Best of all, having Spanish editions available allowed our bilingual students to connect deeply with the Spanish-speaking author in their home language and receive a message tailored specifically to them.\r\n\r\nSeeing our kids connect with Lola's story—and feel seen in their own emotions—was pure magic. You didn't just give them a book; you created a sense of belonging and a lifelong joy for reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for your incredible generosity!\r\n\r\nWarmly,","fullyFundedDate":1769966234561,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-magic-lola-y-sus-emociones/10004085/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Magic: \"Lola Y Sus Emociones\" Inclusive Author Visit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1979050_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506787607591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-jfernandez"},{"teacherId":1979050,"projectId":9967992,"letterContent":"Thank you for fueling the energy behind our **\"Igniting Team Spirit: Blue Lock Manga for Aspiring Readers\"** campaign!\r\n\r\nMiddle school can be a notoriously difficult time to keep students engaged with reading, but your support completely changed the game for our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. The *Blue Lock* series has been an absolute sensation in our library—our circulation numbers have surged, and books are flying off the shelves as fast as we can check them out.\r\n\r\nSeeing students who used to hesitate to pick up a book now genuinely excited, discussing storylines, and asking when the next volume is available has been incredible. You didn't just donate books; you gave our middle schoolers stories they actually love to read and a newfound passion for literacy.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and making reading cool again!","fullyFundedDate":1771512543777,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-team-spirit-blue-lock-manga-fo/9967992/","projectTitle":"Igniting Team Spirit: Blue Lock Manga for Aspiring Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1979050_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506787607591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-jfernandez"},{"teacherId":1979050,"projectId":10002679,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing \"Lola and her Big Emotions\" to life for our children!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, every child who attended our author reading got to connect directly with the author and take home their very own personalized, signed copy. Watching the kids light up as they saw themselves in Lola's journey—and recognized their own feelings along the way—was truly magical.\r\n\r\nFor many of our children, having a dedicated book personalized just for them turns reading into a lasting, joyful habit. You made that powerful experience possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our kids' emotional growth and love for reading!\r\n\r\nWarmly,","fullyFundedDate":1772699720864,"projectUrl":"project/lola-and-her-big-emotions-building-em/10002679/","projectTitle":"\"Lola and Her Big Emotions\"- Building Emotional Tools Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1979050_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506787607591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-jfernandez"},{"teacherId":10181385,"projectId":10274421,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. These reading buddies have made a meanigful impact in my clasroom. They have become a great incentive for my class to complete reading on their own and stay silent during our designated silent reading time. \r\n\r\nI now have students begging me if we have time to do silent reading because they want to spend time with their favorite characters. They especially love reading our Dogman books while being accompanied by Dogman himself of Little Petey. I have never seen bigger smiles during reading time than I do with these buddies.","fullyFundedDate":1778869682106,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-find-our-reading-buddies/10274421/","projectTitle":"Help Us Find Our Reading Buddies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mouroukos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181385"},{"teacherId":443109,"projectId":10243916,"letterContent":"Because of the very generous donations, my students will continue being productive out of school thanks to the materials provided to them. This is an investment for the students to channel their inner creativity in more ways than just being in school, as it'll keep their creative minds busy while they enjoy their summer with various fun activities, allowing them to keep putting their motor skills to use and build summer momentum with their families using materials you've gratefully provided for them. Rest assured that your kindness has been put to good use, and continues to be a valuable treasure for students and their families.","fullyFundedDate":1777856760705,"projectUrl":"project/funtastic-summer/10243916/","projectTitle":"Funtastic Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp443109_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474788858104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dsgarcia"},{"teacherId":10034008,"projectId":10203283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Elephant and Piggie books to our 1st grade classroom. These books have quickly become some of the most requested titles on our shelves.Students light up when they spot Gerald and Piggie's expressive faces on the cover, and the simple, repetitive text has given even our most hesitant readers the confidence to read a whole book start to finish on their own.\r\n\r\nBeyond building reading confidence, these stories have sparked wonderful conversations about friendship, feelings, and problem-solving, since Mo Willems weaves so much heart into just a few words per page. Many students beg to check the books out for home reading, which tells us just how much they've connected with these characters.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a real difference in helping our students fall in love with reading. Thank you for investing in their growth and in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1777820980888,"projectUrl":"project/piggie-and-gerald-help-1st-graders-how-t/10203283/","projectTitle":"Piggie and Gerald Help 1st Graders How to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parajado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034008"},{"teacherId":443109,"projectId":10248184,"letterContent":"Because of the generous donations that my students have been provided with, parents and guardians will forever carry in their hearts the beautiful pieces of art that their children have created using the tools that they needed in order to accomplish so. They've let their creativity roam onto these canvases and had ways to express themselves through visuals and I'm glad to see that using those visuals, they were able to show their personal development and emotions to create a piece of work that encapsulates their growth. I'm so glad to have seen how this project carried out, and none of it would've been possible if not for the donations. Thank you donors!","fullyFundedDate":1777820980906,"projectUrl":"project/cherishable-art/10248184/","projectTitle":"Cherishable Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp443109_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474788858104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dsgarcia"},{"teacherId":10408880,"projectId":10277146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students have shelf organizers that make it easy to keep learning activities neat, organized, and ready to use. We also have a new pencil sharpener, which may seem like a small thing, but it helps our days run much more smoothly. The ID lanyards have been a great addition as well, helping students keep track of their lunch ID numbers. We truly appreciate your support and are so grateful for your generosity. Thank you for making a positive impact on our students!","fullyFundedDate":1779040636249,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-success/10277146/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vidal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10408880"},{"teacherId":10408880,"projectId":10033494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students were thrilled when they saw the art materials that they would be utilizing for Mother's Day. The art materials allowed my students to create something on their own and demonstrate their creativity. This meant a lot to my students as they created something meaningful to their loved ones. Thanks to all of our donors, my students can have a classroom environment where students can be creative, learn, and share their ideas. I truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1773972087271,"projectUrl":"project/dancing-to-embrace-culture/10033494/","projectTitle":"Dancing to Embrace Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vidal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10408880"},{"teacherId":10181385,"projectId":10092501,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for donating to my classroom and funding our classroom library. My students were all so excited to see the new setup as soon as it wwas built and ready to go. Everything is now much more organzied and homey. Even with something as simple as a better organization system, really made the difference in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe most valuable part of this project is definitely the rug. The moment it was set up, the entire class jumped at the opportunity to sit there. It helped give me flexible seating and rewards for proper behavior.","fullyFundedDate":1775742168090,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-look-at-our-new-library/10092501/","projectTitle":"Take a Look at Our New Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mouroukos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181385"},{"teacherId":10034008,"projectId":9961975,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Our classroom used to start each day with a familiar scramble — students hunting for pencils, papers going missing mid-project, and precious learning time slipping away in the chaos. I'd spend the first ten minutes of every morning just helping kids locate what they needed to get started. It was exhausting for everyone, and it wasn't the classroom experience I wanted my students to have. Now, our mornings look completely different.Each student knows exactly where to find their supplies, and our learning centers are finally the organized, calm spaces I always dreamed of creating for them. The drawers have become the heartbeat of our classroom routine. Students head straight to their designated station drawers to gather what they need and dive right in. There's an independence and confidence in how they move through the room now that genuinely moves me.\r\n\r\nThroughout the day, ongoing projects stay neatly tucked away and ready to pick back up — no more crumpled papers shoved into desks, no more lost work, no more \"I can't find it!\" moments right before we're supposed to present. My students feel a sense of ownership and pride over their space that I haven't seen before, and that pride spills over into how they take care of their work, too.\r\n\r\nThe drawers have also made our learning stations run more smoothly than ever. Rotating between centers used to involve a lot of shuffling and confusion. Now, each station has its own clearly labeled drawer with everything students need inside. They walk up, pull open their drawer, and get to work. It sounds simple, but watching a group of elementary schoolers operate so independently and efficiently is one of the most rewarding things I've experienced as a teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1768569586118,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom/9961975/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parajado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034008"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5467","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":736,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":25,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.1,"schoolId":5467,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alessandro Volta Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alessandro Volta Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/alessandro-volta-elementary-school/5467"}