{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"CICS - Wrightwood","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5356813,"projectId":9568574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, our first graders now have a full set of fiction books to accompany our Rooted in Reading curriculum, and the impact has been immediate and inspiring.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping students build essential literacy skills each day—skills like identifying story elements, understanding characters' feelings and motivations, making predictions, discussing theme and moral, and practicing both oral and written comprehension. Having high-quality, engaging fiction texts allows us to truly dig into these concepts in a meaningful and age-appropriate way.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation put real books directly into students' hands. Hard copies make such a difference: children can track print with their fingers, revisit pages for deeper understanding, interact with illustrations, and build the foundational habits of lifelong readers. For many of our students, this is the first time they've had consistent access to multiple high-interest fiction texts in the classroom—and their excitement is contagious. They love gathering on the carpet, books open on their laps, ready to explore a story together.\r\n\r\nYour support has made our reading block more engaging, more effective, and more joyful. Thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in our young readers. You are helping them grow in confidence, curiosity, and imagination every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755712627657,"projectUrl":"project/fiction-for-firsties/9568574/","projectTitle":"Fiction for Firsties!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5356813_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525836777728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscnbrown"},{"teacherId":4168215,"projectId":9436307,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, teachers, and families, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution toward the development and distribution of our early learning math materials. Your support has made an extraordinary difference in the lives of young learners who are just beginning their educational journey. Because of you, countless children are discovering the excitement of learning, gaining confidence in their abilities, and building a foundation for lifelong academic success.\r\nThis workbook initiative has reached classrooms and homes where access to high-quality learning resources can make all the difference. For many of our students, this is their very first structured introduction to numbers, shapes, and problem-solving. With your help, they now have the opportunity to explore math in a way that feels fun, engaging, and meaningful. Teachers have shared that the lessons and activities not only strengthen academic skills but also spark curiosity, teamwork, and a genuine love for learning.\r\nYour generosity has also lightened the load for educators and parents who are committed to helping their children thrive. The workbook provides clear, age-appropriate exercises that build essential skills step-by-step—from recognizing numbers and counting objects to solving simple addition and subtraction problems. It also introduces fundamental concepts such as measurement, shapes, time, and money in a way that connects naturally to children's daily experiences. As a result, students are learning to think critically and see math as a useful tool in understanding the world around them.\r\nThe impact of your gift is already visible. Teachers report higher levels of student engagement and improved confidence in math activities. Parents have expressed deep appreciation for having a structured yet enjoyable way to support their children's learning at home. One teacher shared that her students \"light up when they see their math books—they can't wait to show what they've learned.\" Another parent mentioned that their child now \"counts everything in the house and proudly points out shapes wherever they go.\" These moments of discovery are exactly what your generosity has made possible.\r\nBeyond the classroom, your contribution has helped us advance our mission to make early education equitable and accessible for all children. Many of the families we serve face economic barriers that limit their ability to purchase educational materials. Thanks to your support, every child—regardless of background—has the same opportunity to practice foundational math skills that will prepare them for first grade and beyond. The confidence built in these early years will follow them throughout their academic journey, shaping how they see themselves as learners and problem-solvers.\r\nYour kindness has created a ripple effect that extends far beyond the pages of a workbook. You have inspired hope, empowered teachers, and opened doors for students who are now stepping forward with excitement and determination. We cannot thank you enough for believing in the potential of every child and for investing in their bright futures.\r\nWith deepest appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1758202861041,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-core-math-skills-with-enga/9436307/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Core Math Skills with Engaging Workbooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hudson Pitts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4168215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643855170767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4168215"},{"teacherId":4168215,"projectId":9436385,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations that made it possible to enrich our math learning environment for our youngest learners. Your thoughtful contributions—including *Stomp Math Games, Magnetic Number Bonds Sets, Fruit Fractions, Counting Peg Boards, Tangram Puzzles, Flashcards, and Magnetic Ten Frames*—have transformed our kindergarten classroom into a hands-on, engaging space where math truly comes alive.\r\n\r\nEvery day, our students are eagerly exploring numbers, patterns, and problem-solving in ways that spark curiosity and joy. With the Stomp Math Games and Addition & Subtraction Flashcards, children are building foundational math fluency through movement and play. The Magnetic Number Bonds and Ten Frame Sets are helping them visualize addition and subtraction, while the Wooden Counting Peg Board and Geometric Solids make abstract concepts tangible for young minds.\r\n\r\nOur learners have especially enjoyed working in small groups with the **Skill Builders Math Activity Set** and **Tangram Puzzles**, which encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. The **Felt Finger Counting Toy** and **Dry Erase Number Line Boards** provide interactive, reusable tools that promote independent practice and confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, math has become one of our students' favorite parts of the day. These tools foster not only number sense, but also persistence, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning. You have helped create a classroom where every child can explore, experiment, and discover that learning math is fun and exciting.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures. Your generosity has made a meaningful, lasting impact on their education and confidence as young mathematicians.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1756757390590,"projectUrl":"project/magnificent-math-materials/9436385/","projectTitle":"Magnificent Math Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hudson Pitts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4168215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643855170767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4168215"},{"teacherId":4168215,"projectId":9436353,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has been transformed into a joyful, literacy-rich learning space. Every day, my students engage in hands-on reading and writing activities using the new Lakeshore Word Family Flip Books, CVC Word Games, Sight Word Flashcards, and Sentence Building Kits. These materials have made phonics come alive for my young learners! During small-group literacy centers, students practice blending sounds, building words, and reading sentences through games like Word Pop and Word Seeds. Their excitement is contagious — they cheer each other on and beam with pride when they successfully read a new word on their own.\r\nThe Beginning Sounds Learning Center, Touch & Read CVC Words Match, and interactive sight word games have been especially powerful in helping students strengthen their foundational reading skills. These activities support the Science of Reading by providing multiple opportunities to hear, see, and manipulate sounds, turning abstract phonics concepts into concrete, memorable experiences. With these resources, I can differentiate instruction so that every student — regardless of their starting point — can make meaningful progress. My students' confidence as readers has grown tremendously, and they now approach literacy tasks with curiosity and enthusiasm.\r\nI truly love my students and am dedicated to supporting their growth every day. Incorporating literacy centers, games, and hands-on activities has created a fun, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive. These materials have allowed me to meet the diverse needs of my students more effectively — fostering not only essential reading and writing skills, but also creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong love for learning. Thank you for investing in their futures and for helping our classroom become a place where every student feels successful and inspired!","fullyFundedDate":1755720296468,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-engaging-learners-thr/9436353/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Literacy: Engaging Learners Through Interactive Centers and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hudson Pitts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4168215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643855170767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4168215"},{"teacherId":4168215,"projectId":9436336,"letterContent":"Thanks to your continued support, our classroom has grown into a space full of excitement and hands-on learning every single day. The Write & Erase ABC and 123 Workbooks have become one of our students' favorite tools! Each morning, children practice tracing letters, writing their names, and forming numbers using their own wipe-clean pages. They love erasing and trying again until they get it just right. The restickable stickers have also been a big hit — students proudly decorate their pages after completing each activity, which keeps them motivated and excited to learn.\r\nThe Phonics for Kindergarten Resource Book has been an incredible addition to our literacy lessons. It provides structured, engaging activities that help students connect sounds to letters and blend them into words. During small-group reading time, I use the phonics lessons to reinforce early reading skills, and it's amazing to see students confidently sound out new words and begin to read simple sentences on their own. These materials have turned our reading block into an interactive and joyful experience for everyone.\r\nThe impact of these resources is clear every day in our classroom. Students are more independent, eager to practice, and proud to share their progress with their peers. We're now working on writing short stories using the words they've learned through phonics and tracing practice. Thank you for giving my students the tools to grow as confident writers, readers, and thinkers — your generosity continues to make a lasting difference in their learning journey","fullyFundedDate":1755521935096,"projectUrl":"project/the-reading-writing-bridge-tools-for-ac/9436336/","projectTitle":"The Reading-Writing Bridge: Tools for Academic Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hudson Pitts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4168215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643855170767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4168215"},{"teacherId":4168215,"projectId":9436284,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our class uses these materials every single day to build strong writing, reading, and math skills. The Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pads have become a centerpiece in our lessons — we use them for group writing projects, shared reading, and solving math problems together. The large, lined paper helps students clearly see their work and stay organized as they practice writing complete sentences and sounding out new words. The magnetic notebook paper is perfect for modeling handwriting and number formation so every student can follow along during lessons.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new whiteboards and colorful erasers, their faces lit up with excitement! They were thrilled to have their very own boards to write on and erase easily. Now, every day during writing and math time, students eagerly grab their dry erase boards to practice letters, write simple sentences, and solve addition problems. Having these tools makes learning interactive, fun, and immediate — students can fix mistakes quickly and take pride in showing their work to the class.\r\nThese materials have made an incredible difference in student engagement and confidence. Writing and math practice have become our favorite parts of the day! As we continue to grow as writers and mathematicians, we are now working on writing complete stories and solving multi-step math problems using our whiteboards and easel pads. Thank you for giving my students the hands-on tools they need to participate, collaborate, and feel proud of their learning every day. Your support is helping them build lifelong skills — and they are so proud of what they can do!","fullyFundedDate":1754754086560,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-tools-for-engaged-le/9436284/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Tools for Engaged Learning\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hudson Pitts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4168215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643855170767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4168215"},{"teacherId":5293826,"projectId":8996807,"letterContent":"We would like to thank you for your generosity! When I unboxed the new resources my students were excited to get their hands on them! They have brought so much joy, collaborative play, and sharing to my class! \r\n\r\nWe use the resources during days when we have inclement weather and on Fun Fridays! The students love that they have choices and can play in small groups, individually or with a partner. \r\n\r\nYour donations are helping them with their social skills. Students are learning to communicate through their conflicts and disagreements during play. Which is wonderful because I don't have to step in as much to mediate.","fullyFundedDate":1740778859480,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-fun/8996807/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Fun!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tyiesha Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5293826_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663529760238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5293826"},{"teacherId":5356813,"projectId":8699164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! These materials have been essential in me being able to teach my students in a fun and effective way this year. My students have loved using the materials to learn how to decode, spell, and read. They actually looked forward to small group time when they were able to learn by using the hands2mind manipulatives, especially the Word Work Small Group Set. It was one of my favorites to utilize as well! Your willingness to help me give my students access to materials they wouldn't have been able to use otherwise means more to me than you'll ever know. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1726082200731,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-fundations/8699164/","projectTitle":"Phonics Fundations!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5356813_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525836777728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscnbrown"},{"teacherId":5356813,"projectId":8771214,"letterContent":"This school year, my students have absolutely loved using the books from this project as a companion for the Rooted in Reading curriculum! They have been fully invested in each book as we read, and have looked forward to the drawings and assignments that we've completed for each book - so much so that I often forgot to take pictures of all the things they've done! These books have been amazing and super useful throughout the school year, and I'm already thinking of ways that we can use them even more next year. \r\n\r\nI really appreciate all of your love, care, and generosity. I do the best that I can for my students, but it's your help that enables me to provide a fun, warm, and engaging classroom environment each school year. From all of the students in Room 1 and myself, you are truly valued and appreciated! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1726764813889,"projectUrl":"project/rooted-in-reading/8771214/","projectTitle":"Rooted in Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5356813_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525836777728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscnbrown"},{"teacherId":4168215,"projectId":8783184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these wonderful games. These games have helped my students learn how to share and interact with each other in a positive way. They enjoy playing them daily.\r\nWe have a variety of games. The students are able to have choices. Learn how to cooperate and learn how to be a leader with much appreciation and gratitude. They play games everyday. It helps the\r\n how to socialize in a positive manner and taught many how to become leader how to work together. It amazingly daily to see how they were together to accomplish something.","fullyFundedDate":1731004385071,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess/8783184/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hudson Pitts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4168215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643855170767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4168215"},{"teacherId":5356813,"projectId":8575248,"letterContent":"I am always overwhelmed and overjoyed at the amount of support I continue to get each school year. I am forever grateful for your donations to my classroom, and my students are grateful as well, even if they don't realize it. Though you funded this project at the beginning of the year, know that students have been utilizing these supplies to their maximum potential. These supplies are vital to sustain the school year, and my students will continue to use them until they're depleted. \r\n\r\nYour generosity means the world to me and I will continue to do my best to use the supplies you've provided my students to teach them to the best of my abilities. You are truly valued and appreciated by the students of Room 1!","fullyFundedDate":1723657074776,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-the-school-year-with-a-bang/8575248/","projectTitle":"Beginning the School Year With a Bang!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5356813_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525836777728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscnbrown"},{"teacherId":9614055,"projectId":8721802,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of myself and my students, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. Your kindness will make such a positive impact on our daily learning environment, and I wanted to take a moment to share how these snacks have been helping us.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have become an essential part of our day. They provide students with a much-needed boost of energy, particularly during our afternoon learning sessions. Knowing that they have something to look forward to helps them stay focused and motivated throughout the day. For some students, these snacks also serve as a small comfort, ensuring that no one goes hungry during our time together.\r\nIt was incredible to see how energized and creative they were as they enjoyed the treats you made possible.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, their reactions were priceless! Their eyes lit up with joy and excitement, and I could hear whispers of, \"Wow, is this for us?\" It was a beautiful moment that reminded me how something as simple as a snack can bring so much happiness and a sense of care to a child's day. Some students even expressed their gratitude by writing notes of thanks, which I'd love to share with you if you'd like.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only nourished their bodies but also their hearts, showing them that there are people out there who truly care about their well-being and success. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community. Your kindness has made a lasting difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1735396745803,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-on-a-different-world/8721802/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack on a Different World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crenshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614055"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5963","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":622,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":95,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.7,"schoolId":5963,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about CICS - Wrightwood on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"CICS - Wrightwood","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/chicago-int-l-charter-school-wrightwood/5963"}