{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Curie Metropolitan High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6822181,"projectId":9727271,"letterContent":"The new picture books have quickly become an essential part of our ESL classroom. Students are using them daily to build vocabulary, practice reading comprehension, and make personal connections to stories. When students first saw the books, they were excited and curious, especially seeing texts that felt accessible and engaging. Having these books available helps students feel more confident as readers. 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The students were so happy and thankful to be able to the extra energy to get them through the long exams.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate the thoughtfulness of all of you for your extreme generosity. We are so grateful that you chose our class to donate to. Your kindness is deeply valued within our classroom and school!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Abel","fullyFundedDate":1758822320085,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-low-income-students-with-disa/9753932/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Low Income Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953000"},{"teacherId":60708,"projectId":9393709,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying these novels for my classroom. My students are finishing up the book and from the feedback I have received, they all said that they enjoyed reading this novel. \r\nThis novel helped them improve their literary analysis skills, writing skills, and discussion skills. Even the students who are typically shy engaged in thoughtful discussions as we studied this novel. It makes a difference when I teach a novel that catches their attention and is of interest to them. \r\nWe really appreciate your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1758810642255,"projectUrl":"project/voice-and-coming-of-age-in-the-purple-hi/9393709/","projectTitle":"Voice and Coming of Age in The Purple Hibiscus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp60708_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463073713937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/60708"},{"teacherId":2991935,"projectId":9492292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Back to Basics\" project!\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, having the right foundational materials is everything. Thanks to your kindness, we were able to purchase essential supplies like high-quality notebooks, durable math manipulatives, and a class set of reference books. These materials aren't flashy, but they are the critical building blocks that support every single lesson.\r\n\r\nYour donation immediately leveled the playing field for my students. Now, every learner has access to the tools they need to practice core skills, take effective notes, and engage fully with our foundational curriculum, removing the worry of students having to share or do without.\r\n\r\nYour investment ensures that our focus stays right where it should be: on deep, meaningful learning and mastery of core concepts. 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They have truly brightened up our classroom aesthetic and provide a much-needed alternative to standard seating.\r\n\r\nJust as important is the snack supply. Having healthy, quick snacks available has made a world of difference for students who arrive hungry or need a small boost during long testing periods. The snacks help maintain focus, reduce distractions, and allow students to keep their energy up so they can engage fully in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour gift created more than just furniture and food; it built a more supportive and livable learning community. 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You are a difference-maker.","fullyFundedDate":1759935054682,"projectUrl":"project/get-me-out-of-a-desk/9731202/","projectTitle":"Get Me Out of a Desk!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscassello"},{"teacherId":4898428,"projectId":9765223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Prior to your donation our classroom library was limited to 2 sets of Manga books. The enthusiasm for reading expressed by students grew so much now that I have more Manga options. There was an immediate change in attitude by them since they saw many titles that were of high interest to them. Giving students access to books is essential as most of them do not have access to high-interest graphic novels at home. Having so many various genres within our classroom has positively impacted our students. These books will be enjoyed for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760587049658,"projectUrl":"project/manga-magic-igniting-a-love-for-reading/9765223/","projectTitle":"Manga Magic: Igniting a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4898428_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530013893074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4898428"},{"teacherId":4967113,"projectId":9794544,"letterContent":"On behalf of my high school special education class, I want to send a huge thank you for your generous donation. Because of you, we were able to buy a full class set of novels for our next unit. For a lot of my students, school can sometimes feel like a place where they have to make do with less because they are in a small group class: photocopies, shared materials, or old books that are falling apart.\r\n\r\nHanding each student a fresh, crisp book didn't just give us a tool for learning; it told these kids that they are worth the investment. It showed them that there are people out there, strangers they haven't even met, who believe they deserve the best resources possible.\r\n\r\nMy students have been loving the novel \"The One and Only Ivan\" and it has sparked fantastic conversations about friendship and the way we treat animals in our society. I am forever grateful for your donation and what is has done for my freshman students who are adjusting to high school in a world that sometimes feels against them.","fullyFundedDate":1759774018596,"projectUrl":"project/special-ed-students-need-books-to-access/9794544/","projectTitle":"Special Ed Students Need Books to Access Grade-Level Concepts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Polodna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4967113_orig.jpg?crop=1648,1648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576858166891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4967113"},{"teacherId":9772174,"projectId":9393380,"letterContent":"Our students are very happy with the new graphic novels and I cannot thank you enough for making this project possible. For many of my newcomer English learners, reading long prose can feel overwhelming—but graphic novels invite them in. The images support comprehension, the dialogue builds confidence, and the story structure helps them practice essential literacy skills such as sequencing, identifying character traits, understanding conflict, and making inferences with visual clues. With these books, my students are learning how to annotate, summarize, and discuss literature in English while feeling successful, capable, and proud.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is loud, collaborative, and joyful. Students read in pairs, stop to sketch vocabulary, act out scenes, and use WIDA-aligned sentence starters to talk about character motivations and themes. The novels have been especially powerful because students can see strength, courage, and resilience. The visuals help them follow complex plot events, and the superhero narrative keeps them motivated to keep turning the pages, even when the vocabulary is challenging.\r\n\r\nSome students have connected with these books in a particularly meaningful way. One student who rarely spoke in class began volunteering to read dialogue aloud because the speech-bubble format felt less intimidating. Another student shared that Wonder Woman reminds her of a strong woman in her family, and she has been eagerly reading ahead each day. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students feel seen, supported, and excited about reading. Thank you for believing in them and giving them the tools to succeed. Your gift has transformed our classroom and opened the door to joyful literacy for some of Chicago's newest young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1757362103188,"projectUrl":"project/wonder-woman-graphic-novel/9393380/","projectTitle":"Wonder Woman Graphic Novel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9772174_orig.jpg?crop=869,869,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726938949121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9772174"},{"teacherId":9706111,"projectId":9582911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my students, both for my students in class throughout the day, along with the members of my after-school club. My students enjoy knowing that when they come into my classroom, they have access to snacks that will provide them with energy throughout the school day. Many of my students have confessed that they do not eat the lunch provided by our school, so when it comes to our club, which runs two hours over the school day, they need the energy to practice their passions and to converse among one another. Seeing their energy and happiness is a must for a teacher, and it's for that I'm grateful. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755971636581,"projectUrl":"project/energy-education/9582911/","projectTitle":"Energy = Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aurora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706111_orig.jpg?crop=1576,1576,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724810715331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aurora"},{"teacherId":8977337,"projectId":9558811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the notebooks, folders, and headphones! The students really enjoyed using their journals to brainstorm personal statement ideas, and the folders helped them stay organized.\r\n\r\nThe multilingual students in my ESL class used the headphones for listening activities. They were so thankful to have what they needed to learn and practice. 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