{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Luther Burbank Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9061760,"projectId":8144776,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to share the profound impact your generosity has had on our classroom. By funding this project, you have directly dismantled physical and sensory barriers that previously hindered our daily learning. The transformation began the moment we installed the magnetic Blue Sky and Forest light filters over our fixtures. The harsh glare and constant, invisible humming of standard fluorescent ceiling lights used to cause severe sensory fatigue and anxiety for my students. Now, our room is a soft, calming environment where students can remain regulated, comfortable, and focused throughout the entire school day.\r\n\r\nBeyond changing the physical environment, your support provided vital tools that give my students immediate autonomy over their sensory and learning needs. With the Dr.meter noise-canceling ear muffs, students can independently \"turn down the volume\" of the world whenever the hallway or classroom becomes overwhelming. Furthermore, the bulk supply of Velcro rolls and coins has allowed us to build an accessible communication infrastructure. We have used them to secure tactile symbols, choice boards, and visual schedules directly to desks and walls, putting consistent, reliable language right at our students' fingertips.\r\n\r\nYour contributions did not just buy school supplies; they built a space that respects the dignity, communication, and learning styles of every child. You have given my students the physical peace and structural access they need to thrive and show the world exactly how capable they are. Thank you for investing in our classroom community and believing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1705345127487,"projectUrl":"project/visual-literacy-for-special-education-le/8144776/","projectTitle":"Visual Literacy for Special Education Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061760_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685990270882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sraemily"},{"teacherId":9061760,"projectId":7439362,"letterContent":"The impact of this project on our daily routine has been immediate and profound. We have used these materials to completely transform our morning meeting and independent work blocks. Every morning, our calendar and weather pocket charts give the students a predictable, interactive way to start their day.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that stands out happened last week during a transition to independent reading. Normally, this can be a high-anxiety time for a few students. Instead, I set our new purple visual countdown timer, and students smoothly selected their regulating tools—one student placed their feet firmly on the tactile animal sensory mats, while another quietly manipulated a sensory water bead maze at their desk. For the first time all year, the entire class settled into focus with a calm, collective sigh. The combination of the silent visual timer and the immediate access to sensory tools has given my students the autonomy they need to regulate their bodies and focus on their learning goals","fullyFundedDate":1690981383287,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-classroom-for-our-special-edu/7439362/","projectTitle":"Accessible Classroom for Our Special Education Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061760_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685990270882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sraemily"},{"teacherId":8886372,"projectId":10207786,"letterContent":"My class read the first Charlie Hernandez book aloud together and they absolutely loved it. The main character is bilingual and so Spanish is woven into the book. It has been fun for them to hear the Spanish but also to hear about Latino myths that many of them grew up reading or having told to them. Many of my students were really excited to hear that this is a series and that I now have all the other books in the series so they can borrow them. \r\n\r\nThe other series that my class has loved is the Underland Chronicles (Gregor the Overlander). I have had the first book in the series in my classroom library and every student who reads it aways wants to read the next books. The librarian at my school said we just do not have funds to buy the series, but now thanks to your donation, my students do not need to wait on school funds. My class was super excited to get the other books and keep reading the series. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to my classroom. My students and I appreciate it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1777908914585,"projectUrl":"project/building-on-a-love-of-reading/10207786/","projectTitle":"Building On A Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hallendorff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8886372_orig.jpg?crop=892,892,x554,y467&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731597812240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8886372"},{"teacherId":8886372,"projectId":10205928,"letterContent":"My class has absolutely loved to read the first Charlie Hernandez book. The main character is bilingual and so Spanish is woven into the book and every time the Spanish is read, I notice my students perk up. It is unique for them to hear their language in a book that we read. I has also been really cool for them to have heard of the myths that come up in the book. When a new myth shows up, one or two students always raise their hand and tell us who told them about that when they were young. \r\n\r\nEveryday before lunch, we read a chapter or two. I play the audiobook and we all listen and follow along in our books. It is so important for the students to follow along in a book as we read because that helps them learn how to pronounce different words and it just builds their reading fluency. It is because of your donation that this was possible. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to my classroom. My students loved to get a new book for us to read together and so many of them have already told me that they are going to come borrow the other books in the series next year.","fullyFundedDate":1776730469070,"projectUrl":"project/launching-summer-reading-for-7th-graders/10205928/","projectTitle":"Launching Summer Reading for 7th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hallendorff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8886372_orig.jpg?crop=892,892,x554,y467&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731597812240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8886372"},{"teacherId":10106644,"projectId":9603435,"letterContent":"The pollinator garden at our school has been flourishing with your incredibly generous donations, thank you so much! The kids have been so excited to get their hands dirty (with the help of the working gloves and shovels!) I have students who would normally not like to be involved with nature squeal with delight when they come across a worm because they had the right tools to feel safe. The donation of the shed has also been a great help protecting our new tools, especially as the weather starts to cool down for fall and winter. It is a great place to protect and centrally store all of our new garden tools and the students have been eager to continue decorating and making it their own. We could not have gone this far in the garden project without your help. Thank you again for your generous support for giving our students a green space to be proud of!","fullyFundedDate":1755698499843,"projectUrl":"project/butterflies-and-bees-a-pollinators-dre/9603435/","projectTitle":"Butterflies and Bees: A Pollinator's Dream!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doi Duke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10106644_orig.jpg?crop=1041,1041,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754066250374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10106644"},{"teacherId":425003,"projectId":9309524,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation that made it possible for us to purchase a new speaker and microphone system. Your support has already begun to transform the way our students engage with reading and storytelling. With this new equipment, we've seen an exciting boost in enthusiasm—students are not only eager to read aloud but are also gaining confidence in their voices, both literally and figuratively.\r\n\r\nThe ability to project stories clearly has made a big difference, especially for students with hearing challenges, ensuring they can fully participate and enjoy our reading activities. We've also been able to take reading beyond the walls of the library and into outdoor spaces, turning books into community experiences. Your contribution has helped create a more inclusive, engaging, and joyful environment for all our learners. Thank you for being a part of this positive change!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1746467155274,"projectUrl":"project/students-with-outdoor-voices/9309524/","projectTitle":"Students With Outdoor Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp425003_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485378559133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carolyn-sauer"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5560","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":695,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":92,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":5560,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Luther Burbank Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Luther Burbank Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/burbank-elementary-school/5560"}