{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Henry Clay Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":10249150,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for giving to OUR classroom. Student have already seen the new board games sitting on the shelf in class. They have even cracked open a new checkers set for an epic class showdown. To see the joy on their faces is priceless. It is because of people like you that this was happening.\r\n\r\nStudents now know that when they are finished with their work there are new games waiting to be played. They have opportunities to have some fun and learn sportsmanship and teamwork, which can be lacking in today's society.\r\n\r\nAgain, thanks.","fullyFundedDate":1778205552003,"projectUrl":"project/classic-board-games/10249150/","projectTitle":"Classic Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":10231948,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation to OUR classroom. Students love getting new books to use in class. With your donation, each of my students will get their very own copy of the historical fiction novel, Rebellion 1776. My students do not know a lot about our founding eras and with this text they will be able to gain further insight into what it was like to be alive during this influential time period in our country. This text will transport them to the 18th century and allow them to explore this era.","fullyFundedDate":1778180337150,"projectUrl":"project/revolutionary-reading-ii/10231948/","projectTitle":"Revolutionary Reading II","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":10231762,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation to OUR classroom. With your donation, each of my students will get their very own copy of the historical fiction novel, Rebellion 1776. Students love getting new books to use in class. \r\n\r\nThis text will transport them to the 18th century and allow them to explore this era. My students do not know a lot about our founding eras and with this text they will be able to gain further insight into what it was like to be alive during this influential time period in our country.","fullyFundedDate":1777649259155,"projectUrl":"project/revolutionary-reading/10231762/","projectTitle":"Revolutionary Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":134765,"projectId":10223315,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project for new science notebooks and headphones. Your support is making a tangible difference in our classroom, and I can already see the sparks of curiosity flying.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, these items aren't just \"supplies\"—they are the tools that allow my students to think and act like real scientists. Here is how your donation is being put to work:\r\n\r\nWith the new notebooks, students now have a dedicated space to record observations, sketch diagrams, and develop hypotheses. It teaches them the importance of data integrity and allows them to track their growth throughout the year.\r\nThe headphones have been a total game-changer for our digital labs. Students can now engage with interactive simulations and instructional videos at their own pace without distractions, ensuring that everyone—regardless of their learning style—stays on track.\r\n\r\nMany of my students rarely receive brand-new materials. Seeing the \"unboxing\" of these supplies gave them a sense of pride and showed them that there is a community of people out there rooting for their success.\r\n\r\n\"I love my new notebook because it feels like a real scientist's journal. I can draw my experiments and keep all my notes in one place without losing them!\"\r\n— 5th Grade Student\r\n\r\nBy providing these resources, you have removed a significant barrier to learning. In a world that increasingly relies on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), your gift helps bridge the gap and ensures my students are prepared for the future.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in the next generation of thinkers, doctors, and engineers. We are so lucky to have you in our corner!","fullyFundedDate":1778024483768,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-headphones-shelving-oh-my/10223315/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Headphones, Shelving, OH MY!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milanovic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp134765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487181121834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/134765"},{"teacherId":8671389,"projectId":10224152,"letterContent":"My students were incredibly excited when they saw the new classroom rug being delivered! Even though we are nearing the end of the school year, they were eager to help make space for it and asked many questions about how it would be used next year. To help preserve the materials, the rug will remain sealed until the beginning of the new school year in August so my incoming students can enjoy it from day one.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have already made a positive impact in our classroom. Students who did not previously have access to headphones were able to use them during i-Ready testing, which helped create a quieter, more focused, and distraction-free testing environment. It also allowed students to feel more comfortable and confident while working independently.\r\n\r\nOur new pencil caddies are also being saved for the upcoming school year. One of my goals for the beginning of next year is to teach students how to properly care for and respect classroom materials as if they were their own. We will incorporate lessons and routines focused on responsibility, organization, and teamwork so students can take pride in maintaining a positive learning environment together.","fullyFundedDate":1777917929533,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-rug-and-supplies-for-learnin/10224152/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Rug and Supplies for Learning and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8671389"},{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":10152277,"letterContent":"I appreciate your generous donation to our classroom. Each one of my students will have their very own copy of the historical fiction novel, Fever 1793. It is my hope that students will be transported to a different era, the late 18th century, which they have only heard about in textbooks.\r\n\r\nHalse-Anderson's text will also show the perils of living through a pandemic in the early years of our country. They should be able to draw some parallels to the most recent pandemic.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thanks from our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773857659761,"projectUrl":"project/historical-fiction-ii/10152277/","projectTitle":"Historical Fiction II","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":10152123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to OUR classroom. With your donation, each of my students will have their very own copy of the text, Fever 1793. This historical fiction text will help transport my students to an era they have only heard about in textbooks. \r\n\r\nHalse-Anderson's novel will help my students get a grasp of what is was like to live during the late 18th century, in our country. Not only that, they will get sense of how people lived through a pandemic in this era as well.\r\n\r\nAgain, thanks.","fullyFundedDate":1773841920530,"projectUrl":"project/historical-fiction-texts/10152123/","projectTitle":"Historical Fiction Texts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":134765,"projectId":9423914,"letterContent":"It is with a humble and grateful hear that I write this letter. I am beyond in awe of your kindness and generosity to my students. Without your generosity, there is no way I could do what I do in the classroom.\r\nMy students have the advantages that they do because of the magnanimous spirit of donors like you. You make our lives easier because we know we can help give our students the best possible education with your help.\r\nPlease know that your thoughtfulness, kindness, and generosity is never overlooked. I explain to my students what Donors Choose is. I also show them videos so that they know where some of thew classroom materials that I could, myself, not afford, comes from. They learn that there are wonderful giving people who want to do right by the world's children just because. Thank you so very much; it is more appreciated than you can ever know.","fullyFundedDate":1755736721991,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-explore-the-invisible/9423914/","projectTitle":"Help Us Explore the Invisible!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milanovic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp134765_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487181121834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/134765"},{"teacherId":4746423,"projectId":9307120,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for the donation to our classroom. Our class can use the iPad to access various sites as necessary seamlessly. We can screen mirror the iPad to our Smart Board and project whatever we need.\r\n\r\nThe iPad also has a lot of storage space for pictures, videos and documents. It will continue to have an impact for years to come. Our class can be creative and create multimedia presentations with ease with this device.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, I truly appreciate your donation to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1748991430392,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-pro/9307120/","projectTitle":"iPad Pro","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janovjak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4746423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504223365507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746423"},{"teacherId":9638828,"projectId":9397182,"letterContent":"I set up the new room divider today to get our counseling office ready for the first day of school on Monday. It has already transformed the space into a more welcoming, private, and calming environment where students will feel safe and supported. The divider will allow for more focused and confidential one-on-one or small group sessions throughout the year. Just setting it up today, I could already imagine how much more inviting and student-centered the space will feel once they arrive.\r\nI'm excited to see how students react when they walk in on Monday and experience the new setup for the first time. I think they'll appreciate how much more personal and peaceful the room feels, something designed just for them. Early in the school year, I'll be using this space for individual check-ins and to kick off our \"Kindness Week\" project, where students will plan small, meaningful ways to support and encourage each other. Thanks to this generous donation, we're starting the year with a stronger foundation for emotional wellness, connection, and care.","fullyFundedDate":1749652070978,"projectUrl":"project/room-divider-for-counseling-office/9397182/","projectTitle":"Room Divider for Counseling Office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Virgini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638828"},{"teacherId":3217415,"projectId":6038919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity means more than words can express. Whether it's supplies, materials, or resources to help with emotional growth, every contribution brings us one step closer to creating a space where all students can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour support doesn't just provide things—it provides opportunities. Because of you, my students will experience a more engaging, comfortable, and supportive learning environment. I'm incredibly grateful for your belief in our classroom and for choosing to invest in their success. Thank you again for making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1642108422345,"projectUrl":"project/culturally-and-socially-responsive-clas/6038919/","projectTitle":"*Culturally and Socially Responsive Classroom Library for 1st Grade*","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3217415_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769377566579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3217415"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5416","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":586,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.8,"schoolId":5416,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Henry Clay Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Henry Clay Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/henry-clay-elementary-school/5416"}