{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hanson Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9679251,"projectId":9545995,"letterContent":"I can't share how excited my students were to see their creation come to life. Seeing the whole process from start to finish has impacted my students as how they see themselves. They are starting to see themselves as engineers and amazing creators. Seeing their projects printed in real time and how they start from using basic shapes to eventually being able to take home a keepsake has been a wonderful journey. Seeing their eyes light up and their joy has been emotional for me. Needless to say it is inspiring for me, to continue to push them and seek more opportunities for them. Without your tremendous generosity these projects and inspirations would not have been possible. We are truly grateful for your contribution and we look forward to continuing to design in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764435205159,"projectUrl":"project/spark-innovation-with-flashforge-and-get/9545995/","projectTitle":"Spark Innovation with Flashforge and Get Our Tech On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fabian-Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9679251_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723748339134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9679251"},{"teacherId":2761213,"projectId":7003280,"letterContent":"I want to express my gratitude for the wonderful FALL books that you generously donated. Every year I use FALL books to build the excitement for this new season. The books and colorful illustrations encourage students to use their imaginations for thsi beautiful season in Chicago. \r\n\r\nI will post photos of the books and how I use them on a daily basis. I teach Kindergarten so we need specific age appropriate read alouds. I hand pick these Fall books for our library. Thank you for helping us fill our library shelves!","fullyFundedDate":1675289460271,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-fall-into-great-books/7003280/","projectTitle":"Time to \"Fall\" Into Great Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2761213_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657719948365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2761213"},{"teacherId":10036448,"projectId":10432717,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has provided my students with pencils, folders, paper, and Expo markers that they can use throughout their school day. These everyday supplies are so important for my young learners because they allow them to participate in lessons, practice new skills, complete assignments, and show what they know without worrying about running out of the materials they need.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see the new supplies arrive! They especially loved having fresh pencils and folders to organize their work. We use the paper and Expo markers during whole-group lessons, small-group activities, and hands-on learning. One of my favorite moments is watching my students eagerly pick up their markers and participate on their whiteboards. They are excited to share their answers, make corrections, and try again when they make a mistake. The supplies have helped create an environment where my students feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building strong learning habits and independence. My kindergarteners will keep using their folders to organize their work and their pencils and paper to practice writing, drawing, and completing classroom activities. The Expo markers will continue to support our daily math, literacy, and interactive lessons. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make sure they have the basic supplies they need to learn, participate, and succeed. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786384024631,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/10432717/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786386270751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036448"},{"teacherId":46761,"projectId":10415108,"letterContent":"August 24th. The first day of school we were ready with the privacy needed to block out visual distractions. From students going to the restroom, switching classes, and or using up the hallway areas.\r\n\r\nWe got off to the right start and have our own little section to call our home away from home.\r\n\r\nNow it is October and we are able to move the partition alongside a freestanding whiteboard to help enclose the opening and provide an area to hang instructional materials, posters, or reminders.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1786229385692,"projectUrl":"project/out-of-sight-into-the-zone/10415108/","projectTitle":"Out of Sight, Into the Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. 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For many of my students, small moments of recognition and encouragement can make a significant difference in their willingness to participate, persevere, and believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nYour support will help me create a more positive, supportive, and encouraging environment where students feel valued and successful. These resources will not only reward positive behaviors and accomplishments but also help students develop important social-emotional skills that they can carry with them throughout their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1690038498746,"projectUrl":"project/school-psychologist/7459044/","projectTitle":"School Psychologist","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7512027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631712216434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7512027"},{"teacherId":8011943,"projectId":10202658,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and belief in our classroom! Because of your support, our DonorsChoose project has been fully funded, and our brand-new Cricut machine, vinyl, t-shirts, and tote bags have arrived!\r\n\r\nOur students were absolutely thrilled when the boxes arrived. Thanks to you, we are officially launching our \"Kindness Pop-Up Shop.\" The students are hard at work creating unique artwork that we will use the Cricut and vinyl to transform into wearable art on the t-shirts and tote bags.\r\n\r\nSeeing their drawings turn into tangible products has brought so much pride and excitement to our room. More importantly, it has empowered our young learners to see how their creativity can directly support families in our Belmont-Cragin community with school fees, uniforms, and essential needs.","fullyFundedDate":1779458497212,"projectUrl":"project/servicestars-in-action/10202658/","projectTitle":"ServiceStars in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marungo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011943_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658503565860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marungo"},{"teacherId":8011943,"projectId":10198771,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude. Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom project has been fully funded! It is rare to find a group of people so willing to invest in the joy and curiosity of students, and I want you to know exactly how much of an impact your contribution will have on our daily lives.\r\n\r\nThe items you've provided—the bubble machine, tie-dye t-shirts, and gardening supplies—might seem like simple tools, but to my students, they represent a gateway to exploration, self-expression, and a much-needed sense of wonder.","fullyFundedDate":1777492700895,"projectUrl":"project/enviromental-discovery-and-active-play/10198771/","projectTitle":"Enviromental Discovery and Active Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marungo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011943_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658503565860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marungo"},{"teacherId":8568249,"projectId":10069145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first‑grade classroom. Your support helped us get headphones, and they have already made a huge difference for my young learners.\r\nIn first grade, students are building foundational skills. First graders are learning to read, practicing phonics, exploring math games, and listening to stories. With their new headphones, my students can focus during these activities without distractions. They feel so grown‑up having their own pair, and many of them said it was their \"favorite part of the day\" to use them during I-Pad time.\r\nThese headphones help my students hear clearly, stay engaged, and work at their own pace. For some of my learners who need extra support, this has been especially meaningful—they can finally listen closely to the sounds and words that help them grow as readers.\r\nYour kindness has brought excitement, confidence, and calm to our classroom. Thank you for believing in my first graders and giving them tools that help them to learn and succeed in building important foundational skills.","fullyFundedDate":1770647672496,"projectUrl":"project/working-headphones/10069145/","projectTitle":"Working Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8568249"},{"teacherId":271071,"projectId":10129387,"letterContent":"Thank You for your donations. It is thanks to people like you who help us create better experiences and opportunities for our students in our schools. We know that many of our students arrive to school with out proper meals and hungry. It has been heart warmng to be able to provide some healthy snacks to our students through the school day.\r\nHappy tummies allow for better concentration. we have seen students smile more and focus better through the school day when they have snacks they can reach to.","fullyFundedDate":1774963703410,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snack-choices-in-prek/10129387/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snack Choices in Prek","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp271071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472133728575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/271071"},{"teacherId":271071,"projectId":9965900,"letterContent":"We want to start by saying thank you for the donations. You created so many young smiles through the experience in our school. Thanks to you and your donations we were able to provide a visit from the Spring Bunny. Along with the Bunny visit, we were also able to incorporate literacy activities with stories and gross motors activities, in which students absolutely loved.\r\nThe opportunity to have the resources needed to enhance student activities and learning is amazing and we can only do this thanks to donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1769531488028,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-egg-maracas-in-prek/9965900/","projectTitle":"Crafting Egg Maracas in Prek","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp271071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472133728575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/271071"},{"teacherId":10171830,"projectId":9580955,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the printer, helping my students learn!\r\n\r\nIt helped us in creating tangible results. The printer allowed my students to see their digital work come to life, helping them understand that their ideas have a physical impact. It supported my Diverse Learner's needs. It provides a way to print personalized learning materials, such as IEP report cards, which are essential for tracking and distributing student progress.\r\n\r\nThe thing I am most happy about is when I see them excited, seeing their colorful work. They are most excited about the color and clarity. They are no longer limited to black-and-white sketches; they can now create vibrant presentations and outputs that truly reflect their personalities and their interests.\r\n\r\nA few of my more artistic students have completely embraced the technology to print their favorite Minecraft/Fortnite character or a book character for a character development activity, using the printer to blend digital graphic design with traditional hand-drawn elements. They are so happy seeing their work.\r\n\r\nA million thanks!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1765205109916,"projectUrl":"project/class-of-creativity-colors/9580955/","projectTitle":"Class of Creativity & Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna Arnado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171830_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755021514454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171830"},{"teacherId":8011943,"projectId":9931794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our Pre-K Assembly Art project. Because of your generosity, our classroom was buzzing with creativity. Our students were so excited to perform for their families!\r\n\r\nIn our blended classroom, working on these props is about more than just a show. It's a chance for students of all abilities to work together, practice their fine motor skills, and take pride in something they've built from scratch. When they step onto that stage, they'll be surrounded by the support of a community that believes in them.","fullyFundedDate":1764640156904,"projectUrl":"project/prek-assembly/9931794/","projectTitle":"PreK Assembly","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marungo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011943_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658503565860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marungo"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5499","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1122,"numTeachers":83,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.7,"schoolId":5499,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hanson Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hanson Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/hanson-park-elementary-school/5499"}