{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dawes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3109378,"projectId":10248535,"letterContent":"Wow- we are at a loss for words! Another amazing delivery of books arrived at our classroom! My students now have even more quality books in our library to choose from! The books have many different genres and will reach a variety of interests. My students also now will have more books to choose from to have at home to read! This is so wonderful. Your generous donation will continue to instill the love of reading to my students. We are so incredibly grateful for you and truly appreciate all you do!","fullyFundedDate":1778001370357,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/10248535/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539616574607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3109378"},{"teacherId":3109378,"projectId":10223210,"letterContent":"hank you for your support for my project \"Storyworks Makes Reading Work\". Having a magazine published by Scholastic with all sorts of interesting stories covering various genres and topics, this magazine has simplified my preparation time a great deal. It's wonderful for the students to have a hard copy of the magazine (which they pick up once a month) as well as a virtual copy if they are unable to get to school to pick it up. In addition, Scholastic has resources such as close reading assignments and videos to enhance the material.\r\n\r\nThank you for making my life easier and for making the education of my students more meaningful and interesting. I couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1777649931225,"projectUrl":"project/storyworks-makes-reading-work/10223210/","projectTitle":"Storyworks Makes Reading Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539616574607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3109378"},{"teacherId":3109378,"projectId":10223020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My fourth grade students were so excited when their Scholastic News arrived! These magazines will help enhance my student's knowledge and understanding of the world they live in. My students anxiously await their monthly Scholastic News. These have become a great addition to our Science and Social Studies curriculum at school. My students really enjoy reading these magazines and then taking them home to share with their families.\r\n\r\nThank you again for taking the time to donate magazines that will positively impact the lives of my fourth grade students. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1777651720220,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read-scholastic-news/10223020/","projectTitle":"Let's Read Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539616574607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3109378"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":10211191,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your support in funding my AI Professional Development course. I have just begun the class, and I am already gaining incredible insights into how artificial intelligence can be ethically and creatively integrated into the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs I work with my PreK-8th grade students, staying ahead of technology trends is vital. This course is giving me the tools to move beyond surface-level use and truly understand how to teach my students to use AI as a resource for innovation and independent thinking. I am excited to bring these \"cool\" new tools back to my lab to enhance our robotics and coding curriculum.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my professional growth and for your continued commitment to providing our students with a cutting-edge STEM education.","fullyFundedDate":1777913678028,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-about-it/10211191/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn About It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":10205725,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. It's because of individuals like you that my students have the opportunity to fully embrace the wonders of science. I'm deeply committed to ensuring my students genuinely grasp the topics presented to them, and the most effective way to achieve this is through hands-on science lessons. Your generous donation has ignited a newfound passion for science in my students, and for that, I'm truly thankful.\r\n\r\nMy ultimate goal is to provide my students with the tools they need to thrive and excel in this fast-paced world. To do so, I strive to make science education hands-on, but I require more resources to make it possible. As an educator, I aim to empower my students for future success by immersing them in educational experiences that foster lifelong learning, critical thinking, and personal growth. I firmly believe that by instilling a love for science in my students, they are more likely to pursue careers in this remarkable field, knowing that opportunities in STEM can open countless doors for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nI take my responsibility as an educator seriously, and I am dedicated to offering my students every exciting opportunity to explore the world of STEM. My ongoing quest for materials and resources is driven by my commitment to their growth and success. I wholeheartedly credit wonderful donors like you for helping me become the teacher I am today. Thank you for your invaluable support.","fullyFundedDate":1778017264693,"projectUrl":"project/is-that-a-bee/10205725/","projectTitle":"Is that a Bee","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":10205715,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. It's because of individuals like you that my students have the opportunity to fully embrace the wonders of science. I'm deeply committed to ensuring my students genuinely grasp the topics presented to them, and the most effective way to achieve this is through hands-on science lessons. Your generous donation has ignited a newfound passion for science in my students, and for that, I'm truly thankful.\r\n\r\nMy ultimate goal is to provide my students with the tools they need to thrive and excel in this fast-paced world. To do so, I strive to make science education hands-on, but I require more resources to make it possible. As an educator, I aim to empower my students for future success by immersing them in educational experiences that foster lifelong learning, critical thinking, and personal growth. I firmly believe that by instilling a love for science in my students, they are more likely to pursue careers in this remarkable field, knowing that opportunities in STEM can open countless doors for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nI take my responsibility as an educator seriously, and I am dedicated to offering my students every exciting opportunity to explore the world of STEM. My ongoing quest for materials and resources is driven by my commitment to their growth and success. I wholeheartedly credit wonderful donors like you for helping me become the teacher I am today. Thank you for your invaluable support.","fullyFundedDate":1778613120229,"projectUrl":"project/race-into-learning/10205715/","projectTitle":"Race Into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"},{"teacherId":50500,"projectId":10175927,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation that will provide the Scholastic Let's Find Out Magazines and digital subscriptions for my kindergarten kiddos next year. My students were lucky and blessed to receive a DonorsChoose donation for the Let's Find Out subscription for this year. It has enhanced our science and social science curriculum greatly. \r\nThanks to your generosity, my brand new kindergartners that will arrive next year will also be able to receive this wonderful magazine to learn all about and explore important topics in science and social science such as, the climate and weather, animals, the Earth, historical figures, holidays, and nature.\r\nI can't thank you enough for your amazing gift of knowledge. You're the best!","fullyFundedDate":1776475196082,"projectUrl":"project/lets-find-out-about-science-and-social/10175927/","projectTitle":"Let's Find Out About Science and Social Science in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp50500_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651362819311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/50500"},{"teacherId":50500,"projectId":10177583,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation that provided wonderful graduation decorations for the kindergarten graduation. Your donation also provided adorable stuffed bears for all of our kindergarten kiddos. My teammates and I are so appreciative of your kindness. Our kindergarten graduation on the last day of school will be so much more exciting and meaningful thanks to your support. \r\nWe are overwhelmed with love and thankfulness for you. The kindergarten graduation will be so special thanks to your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1776343893860,"projectUrl":"project/we-would-love-graduation-gifts-decorat/10177583/","projectTitle":"We Would Love Graduation Gifts & Decorations for Our Kindergarteners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp50500_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651362819311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/50500"},{"teacherId":193176,"projectId":10221624,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the generous donor who help coming to school fun . Your thoughtful contribution helped make the celebration extra special for our students, and we truly appreciate your support. Recognizing good attendance is important to us, and your kindness made it even more meaningful. Thank you for helping us create a positive and rewarding experience! My students were so excited for the prizes we will be using soon. They were excited when the packages arrived last week. Have a wonderful day!","fullyFundedDate":1778017267907,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-count/10221624/","projectTitle":"Make It Count","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193176"},{"teacherId":193176,"projectId":10192666,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the generous donor who provided snacks for my students on fun fair. Your thoughtful contribution helped make the celebration extra special for our students, and we truly appreciate your support. Your kindness made it even more meaningful. Thank you for helping us create a positive and rewarding experience! My students were so excited for the added treat to make their day special. Have a great day! My students are thrilled to have a wondering day and enjoy their hard work all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1777924669370,"projectUrl":"project/sun-it-out/10192666/","projectTitle":"Sun It Out","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193176"},{"teacherId":193176,"projectId":10192619,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the generous donor who provided snacks for my students on fun fair. Your thoughtful contribution helped make the celebration extra special for our students, and we truly appreciate your support. Your kindness made it even more meaningful. Thank you for helping us create a positive and rewarding experience! My students were so excited for the added treat to make their day special. Have a great day! My students are thrilled to have a wondering day and enjoy their hard work all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1777926341137,"projectUrl":"project/ring-it-out/10192619/","projectTitle":"Ring It Out","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193176"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":9842150,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the Bionic Robotic Arm kits you donated to our classroom. My students are very familiar with Legos and K'Nex, but these kits presented a much higher level of difficulty. It was a truly meaningful and productive struggle for them. Watching them collaborate, problem-solve, and help each other through the frustrations to finally complete their arms was a highlight of my year. I only wish you could have been in the room to hear the pure excitement in their voices when those robotic arms finally moved!\r\n\r\nIt is because of amazing people like you that my students have the tools they need to succeed. I advocate for these kids all the time because they truly are the best kids on the planet, and you are a wonderful person for helping me help them. It means the world to me that you always choose to donate to our classroom. My job has honestly gotten easier because of your support, and I hope you understand the incredible impact you are making on these future scientists.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students learn to love science and for being such a vital part of our community.","fullyFundedDate":1772842585260,"projectUrl":"project/a-helping-hand-for-future-engineers/9842150/","projectTitle":"A Helping Hand for Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5480","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":945,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.4,"schoolId":5480,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dawes Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dawes Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/dawes-elementary-school/5480"}