{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hanson Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10036448,"projectId":9866198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, My Students Need More Graphic Novels to Read. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging graphic novels that are already making a meaningful impact in our classroom. These books help students strengthen important reading skills such as understanding story elements, making inferences, building vocabulary through context clues, and analyzing characters and plot. The combination of text and illustrations supports comprehension and helps students visualize what they are reading, which is especially powerful for developing and reluctant readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now more exciting and inclusive. During independent reading time, students are fully engaged, discussing characters, sharing favorite scenes, and eagerly recommending books to one another. The graphic novels have created a positive reading culture where students feel confident choosing books they enjoy and are motivated to read for longer periods of time. Many students who previously struggled to stay focused during reading time are now excited to pick up a book and dive into the story.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students have been especially enthusiastic about these new books. Some students who were hesitant readers now proudly finish entire books and ask for more, while others enjoy rereading their favorites to catch new details in the illustrations. Your kindness has helped foster a love of reading, build confidence, and create joyful learning experiences for my students. Thank you for believing in them and supporting their journey as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1764700362378,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-need-more-graphic-novels-to/9866198/","projectTitle":"My Students Need More Graphic Novels to Read.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barajas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036448_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761698823738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036448"},{"teacherId":9714455,"projectId":9941394,"letterContent":"On behalf of all the children and staff at Hanson Park Elementary School, i want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of preschool art supplies needed to complete our study themes. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated, it enhances the learning environment for our students. Your support help us ensure that every child has the resources they need to learn, grow, and create their own masterpieces.\r\nBecause of your contribution, our children have access to materials that encourage creativity, imagination, and hands-on exploration. These art supplies help us create a nurturing and engaging environment where our preschoolers can grow academically, socially and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1765216104501,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-pre-k/9941394/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avelar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714455"},{"teacherId":9679251,"projectId":9331546,"letterContent":"Our students have gained amazing coding skills and their creativity has sparked more interest in robotics. We've had a huge increase in the number of students wanting to know more about robotics and how to make their codes more precise. \r\n\r\n Our students are working more efficiently as teams and are cooperating in their building. Their team growth and communication abilities have increased. Overall their values of perseverance, teamwork, inclusion, and impact have all been seen more across our classroom and more importantly throughout our school. \r\n\r\n Our enrollment has doubled and many more students are asking when the next round of signups will begin. Due the high number we've had to break up our groups into sessions as there are only so many students that we can have working on a robot at a time. We're hopeful to get more donations in the future and make an even bigger impact in our students futures.","fullyFundedDate":1747292141104,"projectUrl":"project/coding-and-creating-with-lego-spike-prim/9331546/","projectTitle":"CODING and CREATING With LEGO SPIKE Prime Sets","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":4881733,"projectId":9435468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that allowed my classroom to have a Smartboard TV stand. I teach student with severe physical and cognitive disabilities so having the Smartboard TV allows students to participate in the lesson when it is presented on the Smartboard. I have had students that desperately would want to participate when I was using an Elmo screen and because of their physical disabilities; they were not able to hold a pointer.\r\n Once we got the Smart TV; I realized that I could not use it without a stand as our walls are foldable partitions not suitable for mounting. The stand for the Smartboard TV allows even students with significant behavior challenges to use it as the stand is able to secure the Smartboard TV safely and is extremely sturdy.\r\nThere are so many programs that are geared for students with severe cognitive disabilities and I have started using some of these cause and effect programs. I have one student who is so excited when I turn on the Smartboard; he likes to sit on the bouncy ball chair and participates using the Smartboard; whereas he usually he has a hard time sitting any where and paying attention to classroom instruction. The students pay so much more attention to the Smart TV than when I was presenting using the Elmo projector.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1755737646836,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-for-the-stars-again-with-a-smar/9435468/","projectTitle":"Reaching for the Stars Again with a Smart Board Stand","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maxine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4881733_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x97,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613168982088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4881733"},{"teacherId":2907610,"projectId":9189368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with headphones so that they can each focus on what they are listening to without distractions. I have a lot of students who get easily distracted from outside noises in the classroom. Being able to have their own pair headphones enables them to concentrate fully on the stories they are listening to. This help their comprehension tremendously. My students are alwasy so excited to get their own pair of headphones for the year that they can utlize. Thank you for making this accesible to all my students. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1742916863018,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-hear-clearly-now-again/9189368/","projectTitle":"I Can Hear Clearly Now Again","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cortes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2907610"},{"teacherId":2907610,"projectId":9608617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing such great books to my classroom. My students absolutely love Dog Man and to be able to have the whole collection in English and Spanish is amazing. The kids faces lit up when the new books arrived. They have been checked out every day and it makes my heart happy to be able to provide my students with the books they love due to wonderful donors like you. As a child I loved reading and try to bring that love of reading to my students in any way I can. Thank you for making a huge difference in the life of a child. You are amazing and appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1756044866977,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-new-hombre-perrodog-man-book/9608617/","projectTitle":"Help Bring New Hombre Perro/Dog Man Books Into Our Library.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cortes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2907610"},{"teacherId":4881733,"projectId":9251156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that allowed my classroom to have a Smartboard TV. I teach student with severe physical and cognitive disabilities so having the Smartboard allows students to participate in the lesson when it is presented on the Smartboard. I have had students that desperately would want to participate when I was using an Elmo screen and because of their physical disabilities; they were not able to hold a pointer. Now, with this wonderful touch screen; the students are able to come up to the Smart TV and simply touch the image and it becomes interactive.\r\nThere are so many programs that are geared for students with severe cognitive disabilities and I am so excited to start using some of these cause and effect programs. I have one student who is so excited when I turn on the Smartboard; he likes to sit on the bouncy ball chair and participates using the Smartboard; whereas he usually he has a hard time sitting any where and paying attention to classroom instruction.\r\nThank you so much for your donations from Ripple and Paint It Rite!","fullyFundedDate":1746472950387,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-for-the-stars-a-smartboard-for/9251156/","projectTitle":"Reaching for the Stars: A Smartboard for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maxine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4881733_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x97,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613168982088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4881733"},{"teacherId":9725630,"projectId":9028689,"letterContent":"On behalf of my class, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the donor(s) of this project. The color printer is beneficial for our daily activities as it is a valuable tool for creating learning materials and activities. \r\n\r\nBelonging to a cluster class/setting, visuals are the main resource needed for the teacher to ensure that no one is being left behind and lessons are being delivered at a differentiated level. As we create a lot, in different themes per unit, to follow the significantly modified curriculum for cluster classes, this printer will be used purposefully. \r\n\r\nThe pictures attached are some of the tools being used by my students. I can assure you that this printer will be used to benefit the students' progressive learning. Again, we thank you all.","fullyFundedDate":1745847051056,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-low-incidence-students-with-a/9028689/","projectTitle":"Empowering Low-Incidence Students with a Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9725630_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736013331991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angelinecruz"},{"teacherId":271071,"projectId":9350772,"letterContent":"Thank You for your donations on the vice amplifiers. We have 6 prek classrooms in which dismiss all at the same time. Our hallways were loud and full as organized caos beofre our voice amplifiers. Thanks to your donations, we were able to supply each classroom with a voice amplifier, where 1 teacher walks to the dismissal door and the other teacher along with entire class can wait inised the classroom until they here student name through the voice amplifier. This tool has helped create a calmer hallway during dismissal. Teachers are also loving the use within the calssroom to project teacher voices during the loud prek activities. Thank you again for yor donations.","fullyFundedDate":1750255575603,"projectUrl":"project/voice-amplifier/9350772/","projectTitle":"Voice Amplifier","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":9714455,"projectId":9305735,"letterContent":"On behalf of my classroom, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation for our classroom project. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference for our students.\r\nThanks to your contribution, our classroom is better equipped for learning and our students have the tools they need to succeed. Your generosity not only helps meet immediate needs but also inspires a spirit of giving and community within our school.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to education and you belief in our mission to provide every child with the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1755700239146,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-pre-k/9305735/","projectTitle":"STEM for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avelar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714455"},{"teacherId":10036448,"projectId":9365569,"letterContent":"When our new science resources arrived, the excitement was incredible! The first time we used them was during a hands-on experiment about plant growth, and my students were completely engaged—measuring, observing, and recording their findings like real scientists. One student even said, \"This makes science feel like an adventure!\" Moments like that remind me how powerful the right tools can be.\r\n\r\nWhat's amazing is that these materials aren't just for science. We've already started using them in reading groups to build vocabulary and support writing activities. For example, students used magnifying tools from our science kit to closely observe leaves, then wrote descriptive paragraphs about what they saw. It's helping them make connections across subjects, and they're learning that science, reading, and writing all work hand-in-hand.\r\n\r\nNext, we're starting a unit on ecosystems, and I can't wait to see how these resources will deepen their understanding while sparking curiosity in every subject we tackle.","fullyFundedDate":1750514009880,"projectUrl":"project/science-experiment-on-climate-change/9365569/","projectTitle":"Science Experiment on Climate Change","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barajas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036448_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761698823738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036448"},{"teacherId":271071,"projectId":8205258,"letterContent":"It has been wonderful seeing the students engage in communication as they pretend to be the teacher. The amazing things that happen as students explore their choice of interest has been wonderful to see. I like how students exhibit what they are learning, for example students are pointing to charts stating the events happening in the day.\r\nWhen students are learners, they soak up everythign they are learning. In our center they are able to practice implementing what they learned. students enjoy having the leadrship and showingn off the skills they have learned.","fullyFundedDate":1715170485647,"projectUrl":"project/when-i-grow-up-i-want-to-be-a-teacher/8205258/","projectTitle":"When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Teacher!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5499","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1149,"numTeachers":83,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.8,"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"}