{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dawes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2884640,"projectId":10321790,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the amount of support and generosity you have shown our classroom by donating to our classroom project for more ink toner. Now that we have replacement toner, I can continue to print out different learning activities for home and school, as well as continue to send information home to the parents to keep them updated about their child in school.\r\n\r\nIt truly would not be possible to have access to these learning activities unless it was for the kind and generous donors like you. We truly cannot thank you enough for all the support you have shown us! Thanks to you our students are now learning how to sit and attend to a quick learning activities, preparing them for kindergarten!\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU SO MUCH! YOU ROCK! :)","fullyFundedDate":1788959338386,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-toned-for-the-new-school-ye/10321790/","projectTitle":"Let's Get \"Tone'd\" for The New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884640_orig.jpg?crop=2284,2284,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738266426511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-mccarthy"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":10414860,"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":1789000611010,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-fun/10414860/","projectTitle":"Make it Fun","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":10547582,"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":1788959238653,"projectUrl":"project/strawberries-in-science/10547582/","projectTitle":"Strawberries IN Science","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":2884640,"projectId":10250798,"letterContent":"Words cannot describe how grateful we are for your more than generous donation towards the funding of our classroom project! Thanks to you our classroom is now stocked with wiggle eyes, animal stampers, stickers, popsicle sticks and more.\r\n\r\nWe truly would not have access to these fun and creative art materials, unless it was for the kind and generous donors like you. My students absolutely love the art and writing center and it is all thanks to you. My one student looked on a duplo brick visual to build an item and it was missing a red block with an eye, so we made our own with the peel-off wiggle eyes. You truly made his day and that would not have happened unless it was for you!\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU SO MUCH. You are Awesome! :)","fullyFundedDate":1782172865566,"projectUrl":"project/art-is-good-for-the-heart/10250798/","projectTitle":"Art Is Good for the HeART!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884640_orig.jpg?crop=2284,2284,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738266426511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-mccarthy"},{"teacherId":2884640,"projectId":10178152,"letterContent":"Words cannot describe how grateful we are for the amount of support and kindness you have shown our classroom my donating to our classroom ink fund! It could not have come at a better time, especially because we were running close to running out of ink printing out beginning of the year visuals and information for the students.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we were able to print out new vibrant Calming Strategies, Red and Green Choices, and a variety of classroom rules and expectations (voice levels and super sitter visuals).\r\n\r\nWe truly would not have access to these items unless it was for the kind and generous donors like you, helping us get through another day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nNot only has it helped with being able to print out visuals but it has also helped with being able to print out learning activities for small groups.\r\n\r\nWe truly cannot thank you enough! You Rock! :)","fullyFundedDate":1785789748422,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-about-ink/10178152/","projectTitle":"ThINKing About Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884640_orig.jpg?crop=2284,2284,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738266426511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-mccarthy"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":10414870,"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":1788906836749,"projectUrl":"project/lego-it-on/10414870/","projectTitle":"Lego It On","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":2884640,"projectId":10054093,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the amount of support you have shown our classroom by donating to our classroom project. Thanks to you, my preschoolers can continue to get visually appealing learning activities to bring home with them to complete. Not only will this ink allow us to keep communication with the families but it allows for our room to be visually appealing, especially in high interest areas such as the calming corner, block center, and dramatic play.\r\n\r\nWe will also be able to continue small groups and print out a variety of fun and engaging learning activities for the students to complete!\r\n\r\nWe truly cannot thank you enough for the amount of support you have shown our classroom. It would not be possible to have access to these materials unless it was for the kind and generous donors like you! THANK YOU! YOU ROCK! :)","fullyFundedDate":1776222100803,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-think-about-ink/10054093/","projectTitle":"Time to ThINK about Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884640_orig.jpg?crop=2284,2284,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738266426511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-mccarthy"},{"teacherId":2089076,"projectId":10261959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to our classroom with the wonderful donation of books.\r\n\r\nEach night the students are expected to spend time reading independently as part of their homework. Many students have electronics at home and would rather play games than complete their nightly reading. Now with these new books, their desire to read will be re-ignited. They have been so excited to pick out a book to bring home to share with their families. My students love Greg and Rowley from \"Diary of a Wimpy Kid\", as well as Nicki and Chloe from \"Dork Diaries\". These characters are relatable to my students and they love to find out what next adventure they will be taking them on.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for bringing our classroom library back to life with these new and exciting books!","fullyFundedDate":1778001369933,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed/10261959/","projectTitle":"Read to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2089076_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784824976193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2089076"},{"teacherId":2884640,"projectId":10224110,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the amount of support you have shown our classroom by donating to our Classroom Lending Library, we have a few returning students from last year, so it is nice to know we now have new books they can bring home, all thanks to you! My students love Daniel Tiger, My Little Pony, and Learning about the wild animals, as well as listening to \"Sheep in a Jeep!\"\r\n\r\nIt truly would not be possible to have access to these wonderful and beloved reading materials, unless it was for your kindness and generosity. We truly cannot thank you enough for all your support! You Are Amazing! :)","fullyFundedDate":1777911481181,"projectUrl":"project/5-minute-stories-for-preschoolers/10224110/","projectTitle":"5 Minute Stories for Preschoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884640_orig.jpg?crop=2284,2284,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738266426511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-mccarthy"},{"teacherId":2884640,"projectId":10224056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your more than generous donation towards the purchasing of new Toner for our classroom printer! Your donation could not have come at a better time, especially because we were running out, trying to print out and getting everything ready for the new school year! \r\n\r\nThanks to you, we are now able to continue printing out a variety of tracing activities for our students. Not only are we allowed to print out tracing activities but we are able to print out a variety of learning activities for small groups, as well as visuals for classroom management. We truly cannot thank you enough for the amount of support, kindness, and generosity you have shown our classroom! YOU ARE AWESOME!! :)","fullyFundedDate":1779531181753,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-toned-for-the-summer/10224056/","projectTitle":"Let's Get \"Toned\" For the Summer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884640_orig.jpg?crop=2284,2284,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738266426511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-mccarthy"},{"teacherId":9183995,"projectId":10259069,"letterContent":"We are beyond blessed with your donations for our 6th graders reading class.They can't stop talking about their rewards ,learning materials and our pencils!!!We know we can't write without pencils and the ones sponsored will be of great help!!! We love writing and expressing our thoughts on our readers notebooks .In the book we are reading we annotate and write down gist of the events that's occurring in the book.\r\n The book we are reading in class is called The Smoking Mirror and we enjoy discussions about it but the most amazing task we do is annotating .We are using these reading skills to become better and learn how the authors grow.We want to be sharp as a pencil to share to others and succeed.These items are given to students as they interact with each other and work in groups to complete their objective.We love our new sharpener it brings the pencil back up when it's sharp and lets us know it's our turn be sharp.\r\nLastly ,we collect our stickers on our reading folders to remind us that we can accomplish all types of tasks.We are never too grown for smelly and meme stickers.Our second week ended with wristbands that encourages them to keep learning from their mistakes and keep exploring to grow in their learning .","fullyFundedDate":1786367046736,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-as-a-pencil/10259069/","projectTitle":"Sharp As a Pencil","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9183995_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695871583528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9183995"},{"teacherId":7508499,"projectId":7284306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this generous donation to our preschool classroom family! We could not be more thankful for your kindness and care towards our students. There are no words that could properly explain how grateful we are that you were able to contribute to our amazing students learning. Preschool students learn best through play and with your thoughtful donation we will be able to ensure the best environment for learning is met and given to our kiddos! \r\n\r\nWe are so amazed at the generosity of strangers and friends alike who offered aid to us!","fullyFundedDate":1681338139891,"projectUrl":"project/board-books-galore/7284306/","projectTitle":"Board Books Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7508499_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1124,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787170969466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshaleysroom"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5480","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":924,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.4:1","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"}