{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fernwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10251066,"projectId":9702815,"letterContent":"The impact of the generous donation of headphone headsets to my third-grade classroom has been nothing short of transformative. Prior to this, differentiated learning and small-group work often faced the challenge of noise pollution, making it difficult for students to focus on individual tasks, especially those requiring auditory engagement like educational apps, reading fluency programs, or virtual field trips. Now, with a dedicated set of high-quality headsets for every student, the level of concentration and engagement has dramatically increased. Students who previously struggled to filter out classroom distractions can now immerse themselves fully in their learning activities. It's truly created a quieter, more focused learning environment that benefits every child.\r\n\r\nFrom my perspective, the headsets have become an essential tool for effective and rigorous instruction. The headsets have empowered me to utilize digital resources more robustly, knowing that every student can clearly hear the instructions or content, regardless of their seating arrangement or the general buzz of the classroom. This flexibility not only saves valuable instructional time but also ensures that I can cater to the diverse needs and learning paces of all students more efficiently than ever before. This donation is more than just technology, but an investment in personalized learning and a quieter, more productive future for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757954134968,"projectUrl":"project/hear-my-voice-hear-my-progress-headset/9702815/","projectTitle":"Hear My Voice, Hear My Progress: Headsets for Amira Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Szykowny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10251066_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757469624126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251066"},{"teacherId":9319854,"projectId":9714630,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself I want to extend our deepest gratitude for the wonderful donation of headphones for our kindergarten classroom. As you know, technology is an integral part of our learning and having enough quality headphones allows each student to engage fully with lessons without distraction. Your support is deeply appreciated and has already made a significant positive impact.\r\n\r\nBefore, only a handful of students had their own headphones, which made computer time noisy and sometimes unfocused. Now, each child can have their own pair and stay deeply involved in their work, leading to more independent and meaningful learning. It's truly a gift that truly benefits every single student in our class.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your support in helping me minimize distractions, create a quiet space for learning, and providing students with the opportunity to learn at their own pace. Your kindness and support have had a huge impact on our classroom. Thank you again for investing in their education and helping to make learning a more enjoyable experience for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1758202818136,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-kindergarten/9714630/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9319854_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757529616340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thecrayonroom123"},{"teacherId":7938991,"projectId":9318804,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of snacks for our end-of-the-year party. Your contribution helped create a joyful and memorable celebration for our students. Because of your kindness, everyone was able to enjoy tasty treats as we reflected on all we accomplished this school year.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to our school community. It reminds our students that there are caring people who believe in them and want to make their experiences positive and fun. The smiles, laughter, and excitement during the party were made possible by thoughtful donors like you.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us end the year on such a happy note!","fullyFundedDate":1746849389419,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-a-year-of-growth-and-gri/9318804/","projectTitle":"Let’s Celebrate a Year of Growth and Grit!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wimberly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628313846673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938991"},{"teacherId":7938991,"projectId":9318756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Empower Student Literacy: Help Give Students Books They'll Actually Read! Your generosity provided our classroom with the Bluford Series, and I can't express how much of a difference these books have made in engaging my students as readers.\r\n\r\nThe Bluford books have opened the door to important skills and lessons. Through these stories, students are learning to identify themes like friendship, resilience, and making positive choices. We are practicing making inferences, identifying main ideas, and using text evidence to support our thinking. These books have sparked powerful discussions about real-life challenges and how characters overcome them.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading time has become something the students look forward to each day. You can see students leaning into their books, eager to see what happens next. I've seen a boost in confidence as more students are volunteering to read aloud or share their thoughts. Several students who previously said they didn't like reading are now asking, \"Can we read just one more chapter?\"\r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, has really connected with The Bully. He shared that the main character's struggles reminded him of situations he's seen in his own life, and it helped him think about how to handle them. Another student told me Lost and Found was the first book she couldn't put down, and she's excited to read the next one in the series over the summer.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students see themselves in these books, and they feel motivated to read more. Thank you for helping bring stories into our classroom that truly matter to them. Your kindness is helping grow a love of reading that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746849869163,"projectUrl":"project/empower-student-literacy-help-give-stud/9318756/","projectTitle":"Empower Student Literacy: Help Give Students Books They’ll Actually Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wimberly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628313846673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938991"},{"teacherId":7938991,"projectId":9093728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Bluford Series books to our classroom library and Book Club! These powerful, relatable stories have captured our students' attention and created rich opportunities for discussion, reflection, and personal growth.\r\n\r\nStudents are deeply engaged in the characters' lives and choices. The themes of family, peer pressure, and perseverance resonate with them in real and personal ways. During our reading of The Bully, several students opened up about their own experiences, showing a level of vulnerability and trust that speaks volumes about the impact of these books.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped us build a space where literacy feels relevant, where students want to read, and where they see themselves in the pages. Thank you for helping us make reading meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1743442571604,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-a-passion-for-reading-with-irres/9093728/","projectTitle":"Fueling a Passion for Reading With Irresistible Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wimberly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628313846673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938991"},{"teacherId":7938991,"projectId":9093739,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtful donation of snacks for our Book Club! Your contribution may seem simple, but it made a huge difference in creating a welcoming, community-centered space for our scholars.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the snacks arrived, the energy in the room shifted—students were excited, smiling, and ready to engage. Having snacks helped build a relaxed atmosphere where students could open up, connect with each other, and fully enjoy our reading sessions. One student said, \"This is the best part of my week!\"\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped turn our Book Club into more than just a reading group—it became a place where students felt valued, heard, and at home. Thank you for nourishing both their minds and hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1739268420364,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-minds-snacks-for-book-club/9093739/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Minds: Snacks for Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wimberly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628313846673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938991"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5730","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":255,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":93,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.5,"schoolId":5730,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fernwood Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fernwood Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/fernwood-elementary-school/5730"}