{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"DePriest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1665144,"projectId":10115819,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire pre-K program, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of new exercise bikes for our classroom. It is truly heartening to see others invest so directly in the health and happiness of our youngest learners. Your support ensures that our students have the tools they need to stay active and engaged throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe children have already begun using the bikes, and the excitement in the room is priceless. These bikes are more than just equipment; they provide a vital outlet for energy, helping our students improve their motor skills and focus during lesson times. Because of your kindness, we are able to create a more dynamic environment that caters to the physical needs of growing children, making a lasting impact on their daily educational experience.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible thoughtfulness and for being such a champion for our program. We are honored to have you as part of our community.YOU ROCK!!!","fullyFundedDate":1774963690741,"projectUrl":"project/pedal-2-the-metal-enhancing-gross-moto/10115819/","projectTitle":"Pedal 2 the Metal! (Enhancing Gross Motor Skills)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1665144_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668454331762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1665144"},{"teacherId":1906823,"projectId":10066710,"letterContent":"I just want to say thank you so much for helping our team to get the printer we needed to support our students when they don't have the words they need to communicate and to follow class routines. They use the visuals around the class in our different work stations to help them as needed. \r\nWe also create hand writing templates for them to learn and practice their names, learning colors and numbers. \r\nWe are now able to listen and type their dictations for their stories they create together as a whole group and individually.\r\nThanks again, you are amazing.","fullyFundedDate":1770829249225,"projectUrl":"project/visual-supports-they-rely-on/10066710/","projectTitle":"Visual Supports They Rely On","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins-Lofton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1906823_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x1076,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673629023652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-collins-lofton"},{"teacherId":1906823,"projectId":10019591,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of Bee-Bots to our Pre-K classroom. Your support provides our youngest learners with a hands-on introduction to the world of technology and logic that would not have been possible without your help. It is inspiring to see members of the community invest so directly in the future of our students.\r\n These colorful, easy-to-use robots are the perfect tool for teaching directional language, sequencing, and basic problem-solving. Watching the children's faces light up as they successfully program a path for their \"bee\" is a testament to how much joy and engagement these devices bring to our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768587831668,"projectUrl":"project/bee-bots/10019591/","projectTitle":"Bee Bots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins-Lofton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1906823_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x1076,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673629023652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-collins-lofton"},{"teacherId":10246001,"projectId":9846696,"letterContent":"The food and basic materials we got JUMP STARTED our academic success this year. I was able to teach my students some incredible social-emotional skills that encourage intuitive communication with sentence starters like \"when I'm angry I check: am I hungry, am I tired, do I need a hug.\" \r\nEssentially teaching students to communicate their needs and actually having the recourses in my room has cultivated such a loving and open and compassionate community which has spilled over to the rest of my hallway. I'm looking forward to keep these efforts going and continue to strive to make deep impact. So much love!!","fullyFundedDate":1760988807955,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-what-we-need-to-learn/9846696/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get What We Need to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10246001_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757199550203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10246001"},{"teacherId":5837229,"projectId":9814834,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank-you for your generous donation! With the materials that we received, we are able to keep the classroom clean and ready to learn. For example, snacks are able to be provided on a plate and desks are wiped down by students daily. We also have plenty of tissues, hand sanitizer, and paper towels in case spills occur. Overall, the students are learning to keep their environment clean and they are even reminding me that they need to wipe down their desks before the end of the day. We could not have done this without you!\r\n\r\nThank-you!","fullyFundedDate":1767205915038,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-clean/9814834/","projectTitle":"Keeping it Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knurek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5837229_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536982702492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylwiabiedron"},{"teacherId":1665144,"projectId":9946485,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom project, Big Bee-Bots Bang. When I told my pre-k students that we were getting special robots to help us learn, their eyes lit up, but they couldn't have imagined just how much fun we would have.\r\nBecause of you, our classroom has been transformed into a hands-on STEM lab. My students, at just four and five years old, are already learning the basics of sequencing, critical thinking, and debugging as they figure out how to navigate their Bee-Bots across the floor to specific destinations.\r\nSeeing them work together to \"code\" a path is magical. Instead of just pressing buttons, they are honing their spatial awareness, learning to count steps, and discovering that making a mistake (the robot going the wrong way) is just a chance to try again—a valuable lesson in resilience! They are gaining confidence in their ability to solve problems and, most importantly, they are falling in love with technology.\r\nYour generosity has given my students a head start in computer science and provided a high-quality, engaging experience that I otherwise could not have offered. You have helped foster a sense of wonder and curiosity in our \"little village.\"\r\nThank you for believing in the power of early childhood education and for making these amazing learning tools possible.","fullyFundedDate":1765468323140,"projectUrl":"project/big-bee-bots-bang-stem-project-for-codi/9946485/","projectTitle":"Big Bee Bots Bang (STEM Project for Coding)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1665144_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668454331762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1665144"},{"teacherId":1665144,"projectId":9874735,"letterContent":"Words truly cannot express how grateful we are for your incredibly generous donation! Your support has been a massive blessing to our program, and you are making such a positive difference in our classroom.\r\nBecause of you, we now have the new timers we desperately needed! You have helped make learning much more engaging, allowing our kids to stay on task while learning and having a blast.\r\nYour kindness will be remembered fondly—thank you for believing in us and fueling our mission to make education fun! Stay as AMAZING as you are!","fullyFundedDate":1767205915054,"projectUrl":"project/times-up-timers-for-transitioning/9874735/","projectTitle":"Time's Up! (Timers for Transitioning)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1665144_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668454331762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1665144"},{"teacherId":1665144,"projectId":9861938,"letterContent":"Your generosity is making a real difference!!! You are our hero! We've just received your incredibly generous donation, and words can't express how grateful we are. Your support is a blessing to our program, and you are truly making a difference.\r\nWe wanted you to personally know how much we value your contribution to our classroom's \"Pampered Pets\" project. It's because of you that learning can be more fun and engaging for our students.\r\nHere's the exciting part: your gift is helping us create amazing experiences!\r\n\r\nMore fun with exploring: The donation allows us to get new supplies and experiences for our wonderful classroom pets.\r\nEnhanced learning: The children learn best when they're having fun, and your contribution makes that possible.\r\nLasting memories: Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered by our children... and the pets too!\r\nWe are so appreciative and happy because of your kindness. Your support inspires us every day.\r\nThank you again for everything. You rock!\r\nHave a fantastic day!","fullyFundedDate":1764778062470,"projectUrl":"project/pampered-pets-pet-care-and-pet-supplie/9861938/","projectTitle":"Pampered Pets - Pet Care and Pet Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1665144_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668454331762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1665144"},{"teacherId":1906823,"projectId":9489319,"letterContent":"You all were right on TIME with your contribution to our program. We will think of your donation TIME and TIME again!!! Thank you so much for your support. This will really help our students with keeping our room and clean and learning healthy habits. The materials provided allowed our preschoolers responsibility, social skills (putting toys away, wiping spills) and building empathy by caring for their shared space, which boosts confidence and focus for learning. Again, Thanks!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1758202726492,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-safe/9489319/","projectTitle":"Clean and Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins-Lofton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1906823_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x1076,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673629023652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-collins-lofton"},{"teacherId":2002311,"projectId":9926312,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations for our tables. Myself and a few colleagues put them together right before winter break, and our first week back with the tables all set up and has been incredible! I finally feel like I have a classroom where I can do group work and students can feel successful!\r\n\r\nWe are using our tables to work hard on group projects, and now I can leave materials in the middle of the tables without worrying about them being uneven or falling off! I also have no hidden spaces and can keep my students focused and alert the entire time!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donations, and for allowing us to create a classroom community focused on collaboration rather than individual achievements!","fullyFundedDate":1764448698724,"projectUrl":"project/tables-to-inspire-collaborative-work/9926312/","projectTitle":"Tables to Inspire Collaborative Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Feigenbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2002311_orig.png?crop=387,387,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764113026320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2002311"},{"teacherId":1665144,"projectId":9475191,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and program, the deepest gratitude is extended for the incredibly generous donation of social emotional learning materials. This support is greatly appreciated and has already brought excitement to classrooms. We are so grateful for your kindness and your contribution. \r\n\r\nThe new materials are a fantastic addition to the learning environment. The students are already benefiting from having new, engaging tools to help them understand and manage their emotions. The investment goes beyond a simple purchase; it is a direct contribution to the students' well-being and future success. These resources will help build a more supportive and inclusive community where every student feels seen, heard, valued, and can learn/explore how to calm themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you again for partnering in this crucial work. This commitment to the students' social and emotional development is an inspiration. Again, thank you so much for blessing our children and program... YOU ROCK!!!","fullyFundedDate":1753383826380,"projectUrl":"project/ahhhh-relax-sel-materials-used-to/9475191/","projectTitle":"Ahhhh!!! Relax!!! (SEL Materials Used to Calm Down)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1665144_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668454331762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1665144"},{"teacherId":114322,"projectId":8730625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! My students have been overjoyed to meet and work with the Dash robot, and have learned so much about compassion through this robot! First, my students were so excited to play with Dash, using the App to make him move. Then they became even more excited when they saw that he can talk and express a range of emotions! My students have been exploring their feelings for a long time, but they have experienced challenges in demonstrating compassion for others. By coding the Dash to express specific feelings, through his movement and sounds, my students were able to learn to recognize how he was feeling, and to begin to demonstrate compassion! I am so happy with my students' progress in understanding compassion, and your donation helped make this happen!!!","fullyFundedDate":1726715079931,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-with-autism-dash-for-robot/8730625/","projectTitle":"Help Students With Autism Dash for Robotics and Compassion!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp114322_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564085682975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/malka-frazin"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5743","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":474,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":89,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.5,"schoolId":5743,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about DePriest Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"DePriest Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/depriest-elementary-school/5743"}