{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dvorak Technical Academy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8197287,"projectId":9536559,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donation to our first grade classroom! Your donation helped secure afternoon snacks for 20 hungry first graders. \r\n\r\nNot only is snacktime a chance for students to build our classroom community, it is a crucial time in our day to refuel our brains. It very quickly became one of the best parts of our day together and we have YOU to thank for it. \r\n\r\nI hope you enjoy the photos and feel the gratitude and love raditating from our 1st grade hearts. It's caring and generous donor like you that make the world a better place. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755144277064,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-powerful-minds/9536559/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Powerful Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haselhorst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8197287_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661100153234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-haselhorst"},{"teacherId":5795779,"projectId":9810399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to have new decor within the classroom. It has helped to brighten up the classroom environment and freshen up our environment. The kids enjoy coming to the classroom now and like the bulletin boards that are in the classroom. They also like the new decorations that are in the classroom. Even adults that come into the classroom comment on the how nice and refresh the bulletin boards look. Our classroom looks like a whole new classroom which we needed. The children look forward to coming to classroom daily and learning in their new environment. Without your help and generosity this would have not have been possible. We are extremely grateful for your help to help us brighten up our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760718296968,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-board-decor/9810399/","projectTitle":"Special Education Board Decor","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dietz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5795779"},{"teacherId":4634918,"projectId":9701674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the needs to my classroom! My students benefit daily from your support by having engaging materials, access to learning for all, and knowing there is a community of people that support them. \r\n\r\nThese materials have helped the day to day work in my classroom including making sure every student has equitable access to the needed materials to bring their learning to life. The students have been so excited as the packages have arrived, seeing the new materials just for them. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757765674848,"projectUrl":"project/doc-cams-for-all/9701674/","projectTitle":"Doc Cams for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tomszak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4634918_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502403152657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4634918"},{"teacherId":5795779,"projectId":9673291,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support for providing snacks for my students for the new school year. It is something that they look forward to during the school day as that extra pick me up. Also, other students in the building know that I have snacks and they can come to me during the school day and I will give them one. Many of the students at my school come to school hungry during the day. This gives them that extra energy that they need to get through the school day. If it was not for your generosity and support this would not have been possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756928258823,"projectUrl":"project/energy-for-a-new-school-year/9673291/","projectTitle":"Energy for a New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dietz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5795779"},{"teacherId":5795779,"projectId":9766366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to get games for my classroom. It has made a huge impact in the learning of the kids. My students look forward to being able to play games within the classroom. It helps to build their confidence. This becomes something that they can do that they feel proud of and they can teach their peers. This has also helped to provide collaboration among peers as well. We are very grateful and very fortunate to have your help in providing these games for our classroom. Without your generosity and support this would have not bee","fullyFundedDate":1759685854677,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-classroom-learning/9766366/","projectTitle":"Games for Classroom Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dietz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5795779"},{"teacherId":542747,"projectId":7484317,"letterContent":"Thanks to donations for screen-free recess, students now explore, build, and create without tablets. They love playing with toys from my own childhood, like Polly Pocket, which spark creativity and storytelling. These materials build problem-solving, teamwork, and STEM skills. Students return to class focused and curious. What we need most to keep this success going are more creative tools—like building sets, art, and sensory materials—to inspire imagination and deeper learning every day. Students are enjoying school ore than ever without screens.","fullyFundedDate":1694437981550,"projectUrl":"project/screen-free-recess/7484317/","projectTitle":"Screen Free Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542747_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489103447520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sanchez203"},{"teacherId":5795779,"projectId":9719499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project, \"Odds and Ends for a New School Year.\" Without your help, this would not have been possible. We now have the few materials that we were missing to have a wonderful school year. The kids are excited that we have these new learning materials for our everyday learning. \r\nWe are also very grateful that we have the other basic materials such as masks and Kleenex's to help us get through the school day. These are basic necessities' that we would otherwise not have. \r\nYou have made a huge impact in my students lives in a very small way and we are very grateful for that.","fullyFundedDate":1758813075984,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-for-a-new-school-year/9719499/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends for a New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dietz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5795779"},{"teacherId":1777007,"projectId":9326904,"letterContent":"The snacks you provided have been a game-changer for our athletes! We use them before practices, during games, and even after long school days to make sure our student-athletes stay fueled and ready to perform at their best. Having these snacks available helps them stay focused on the court and in the classroom.\r\nThey were thrilled! The excitement on their faces showed how much it meant to have that extra support. The snacks gave them a boost of energy and reminded them that others are rooting for their success.\r\nNext, our athletes will continue to use the snacks as part of their routine for practices and games. We're also working on building healthy habits, teaching them how proper nutrition fuels both their athletic performance and their academics. Thanks to your generosity, they can push themselves harder, recover faster, and stay motivated on and off the court.","fullyFundedDate":1750256203814,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-healthy-snacks-for-hungr/9326904/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: Healthy Snacks for Hungry Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hollyfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1777007_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x182,y600&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759501819470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hollyfield308"},{"teacherId":5795779,"projectId":9320184,"letterContent":"Thank you so for your generosity and support for getting a computer for our classroom. Without your generosity this would not have been possible. The students use the computer on a daily basis to practice basic math facts when they are done with daily work. Since, using the computer the students have gotten much better at their basic math facts. The students behavior has also gotten better as well. The computer is used a reward for good behavior within the classroom as well. The students enjoy free time on the computer.\r\n\r\nWe are very thankful and very grateful for your generosity and support. Without your generosity and support my students would not have a computer within the classroom to support daily learning. Once again, thank you very much for your support, it is very much appreciated!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746502011602,"projectUrl":"project/computer-for-independent-learning/9320184/","projectTitle":"Computer for Independent Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dietz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5795779"},{"teacherId":4634918,"projectId":9517895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students with all the amazing snacks for our afternoons! It is so important that students' basic needs are met before any of the terrific learning we do can happen. Your support makes sure that my students have everything they need to succeed. \r\n\r\nWhen I got the new snacks, they were so excited! Their faces lit up and I told them all about the people that cared about them and gave to make sure they had snacks everyday. There are so many families that I serve that are unable to send their kiddos to school with snacks everyday and you helped to make sure that each and every one of my students has their basic needs fulfilled heartily at school. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1754137258474,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-kindergarten-brains/9517895/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Kindergarten Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tomszak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4634918_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502403152657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4634918"},{"teacherId":8494497,"projectId":8711198,"letterContent":"We are using the new timers not only for time management in our math class but also to help students learn how to tell time. Recently, we set up a lesson where students practiced converting between digital and analog time while timing various math exercises.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the timers, they were genuinely excited! They loved the idea of using timers to enhance their learning. Many asked questions about how to read the digital displays and quickly engaged in the lesson, making it a fun challenge.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to integrate the timers into our daily routines, using them for timed math drills and engaging games that require them to read both digital and analog clocks. This will reinforce their understanding of time concepts while improving their math skills.\r\n\r\nYour donations are making a huge impact on our learning experiences! Thank you for helping us create a more engaging and effective math classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1726019667856,"projectUrl":"project/time-management-for-transitions/8711198/","projectTitle":"Time Management for Transitions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494497_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663462495933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msoo"},{"teacherId":4817450,"projectId":9115233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the awesome classroom decorations. When money is tight in schools, decor is not usually a priority, but it affects the classroom environment considerably. My middle school homeroom students were so excited to decorate with some cool supplies and enjoyed deciding what they wanted to cover in vines and putting them up together. All my middle schoolers were especially enchanted by the \"jellyfish\" aquarium, with some even asking if the jellies were real.\r\n\tThe room had felt a bit humdrum before, but after using the supplies you bought students started saying that they \"liked the vibe\" or that it \"looks pretty.\" Your supplies helped bring some extra joy and creativity into my classroom, and for that I and the students of 316 are sincerely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1740670841012,"projectUrl":"project/calm-cool-and-collected/9115233/","projectTitle":"Calm, Cool, and Collected!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4817450_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693244247115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4817450"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5555","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":281,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":86,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"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":57.0,"schoolId":5555,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dvorak Technical Academy Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dvorak Technical Academy Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/dvorak-math-science-tech-acad/5555"}