{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Patrick Henry Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1909858,"projectId":9126675,"letterContent":"Thank you so so so much for your donations to this project. We used the materials in the prek, k, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes! \r\n\r\nWith the materials students studied common super hero and villain tropes, created their own super heroes, and then acted out their ideas using the capes! \r\n\r\nIt was so amazed how kids from so many grade levels were inspired, excited, and just plain thrilled to work on this unit with the materials that your donations provided. \r\n\r\nI was so proud of all of their hard work - developing characters and stories all together.","fullyFundedDate":1741558473850,"projectUrl":"project/superheroes-save-the-day-in-chitown/9126675/","projectTitle":"Superheroes Save the Day in Chitown!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siciliano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1909858_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y533&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956911523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisasiciliano"},{"teacherId":1909858,"projectId":9045027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my very first dramatic play activities for pre-k and k students! \r\n\r\nMy students LOVED taking care of all of the various stuffed animals! They particularly loved using the band-aids that came in two of the kits and the items like a stethoscope that had a realistic heart-beat sound.\r\n\r\nWhat I personally loved was watching my students interact with each other in such lovely, caring ways. This project was the perfect activity to support social emotional learning in an interactive way.","fullyFundedDate":1737484612478,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-play-prek-and-k-veterinari/9045027/","projectTitle":"The Power of Play: Prek and K Veterinarians in Chitown","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siciliano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1909858_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y533&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956911523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisasiciliano"},{"teacherId":1909858,"projectId":9218289,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for all of the amazing circus items! The supplies that your donations provided were ESSENTIAL to several classes of students (5th, 7th, and 8th grades) this past spring as they, for the first time ever, performed an original piece of theatre on their auditorium stage. \r\n\r\nThis is how it happened: \r\n\r\n1. I shared the items with the students and let them explore and experiment in groups before determining who they were going to work with and what circus act they were going to develop. \r\n\r\n2. Students then planned their acts, including what they were going to do, with what, and who their characters were! \r\n\r\n3. Then students rehearsed their acts over and over and over, receiving feedback, making sure to apply that feedback to get better and better each time. \r\n\r\n4. Finally, students dressed up and performed their circus (The Circus of Wonders) in front of their peers and family members. Some acts including - juggling, jump roping, hula hooping, plate juggling, clowning, and dancing. \r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your support. THANK YOU.","fullyFundedDate":1744047574119,"projectUrl":"project/the-circus-comes-to-chi-town-drama-supp/9218289/","projectTitle":"The Circus Comes to Chi-Town: Drama Supplies for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siciliano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1909858_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y533&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956911523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisasiciliano"},{"teacherId":7878995,"projectId":9112544,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your support with my donors choose project! My students are grateful that they can now have access to a class set of headphones. They have been so productive when working individually. Now when I assign practice in class, they are able to focus better by having these headphones. They listen to their favorite tunes or lofi beats. Mystudents also use the class set of headphones to watch videos to refresh their skills on things they may have not understood the first time. They can do all of this without disrupting any of their classmates now. They want to extend a thank you for this project as well.","fullyFundedDate":1741137685993,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-self-directed-learning/9112544/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Self-Directed Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salmeron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7878995_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739459576267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7878995"},{"teacherId":1909858,"projectId":9015891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible donations to my Shakespeare Elective class.\r\n\r\nAll of the books were helpful because they provided many different pathways for students to engage with the story of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Some students read the graphic novels, some students looked at the easier text versions, some students read the Spanish translations. As a result of these supplies, all of my students were able to access the story before we went to go and see the show performed by professional actors. \r\n\r\nAfter we saw the professional show, my students used the props that were part of the project to put on specific scenes from the show. My students have generally been shy to get up and perform this year, and having these props available made all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1735526939431,"projectUrl":"project/the-shakespeare-experience-a-midsummer/9015891/","projectTitle":"The Shakespeare Experience - A Midsummer Night's Dream in Chitown","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siciliano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1909858_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y533&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956911523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisasiciliano"},{"teacherId":1909858,"projectId":9028999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project. Because of you, two classes of 5th grade students were able to read and adapt stories from cultures they were studying in SS. And by \"adapt,\" I mean that students worked step by step to identify different parts of the story (exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion) and use those parts to develop short plays! \r\n\r\nNot having had drama before at this school, the 5th grade students really grew in their performing experience by putting the stories up on their feet in rehearsal and in performance for their classmates. And because of this experience, the 5th graders were excited and ready to go when I suggested they do another performing unit with a full-fledged performance on the stage at the end of the year. \r\n\r\nI saw so much creativity come to life in my students through their engagement with the stories and cultures in this project. THANK YOU for helping to make a hugely impactful learning experience happen.","fullyFundedDate":1736180037769,"projectUrl":"project/performing-the-past-putting-folklore-fr/9028999/","projectTitle":"Performing the Past: Putting Folklore from Ancient Cultures on Stage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siciliano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1909858_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y533&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956911523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisasiciliano"},{"teacherId":1909858,"projectId":8811832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the amazing materials for our A Midsummer Night's Dream unit for our 7th and 8th grade Shakespeare elective class! \r\n\r\nBefore going to see Chicago's Shakespeare's production of the show, the students used the books (especially the graphic novels) to become familiar with the characters and the plot of the show! The scripts that were 1) a little easier to understand than Shakespeare's language and 2) translated his work into Spanish, were also hugely important to the group's work before the show. \r\n\r\nAfter seeing the play (which the students now knew well!), students got into small groups for self-guided projects to further their interests. Some people chose to study the Globe Theatre and used the books from the project. Other students decided to do short scenes from the show and were able to use the props that were part of the project as well.","fullyFundedDate":1734712116550,"projectUrl":"project/creating-costumes-with-creativity-and-ba/8811832/","projectTitle":"Creating Costumes With Creativity and Basic Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siciliano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1909858_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y533&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956911523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisasiciliano"},{"teacherId":9425334,"projectId":8327906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Much-Needed Classroom Supplies\" project! Your contribution has truly transformed our classroom and allowed me to provide my students with essential materials that are already making a huge difference in their learning experience. As a third-year teacher, being able to offer these resources has lifted a weight off my shoulders and allowed me to focus on delivering high-quality instruction rather than worrying about how to meet the basic needs of my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Handwriting Without Tears materials have been a game-changer. My students are excited to practice their handwriting, and we've already seen improvements in their letter formation and cursive skills, which is crucial for meeting state standards. The Word Ladders have added a fun, structured way for students to engage in word study, helping them to expand their vocabulary. The photo storage boxes are now organized with \"super improver cards,\" which students love as they track their academic and behavioral growth. These incentives have sparked motivation and engagement across the board.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have brought so much organization and joy to our daily routines. Students are particularly enjoying the word study activities, which have made vocabulary more accessible and fun. I'm so grateful for your support—it will have a lasting impact on our classroom. I can't thank you enough for investing in my students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1714130696965,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-classroom-supplies/8327906/","projectTitle":"Much-Needed Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9425334_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746382936387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julia-meister"},{"teacherId":9425334,"projectId":8315367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our \"Illustrated Environmental Books to Engage Students Until Summer\" project. Your generosity made a tangible difference in our classroom, especially in our \"Nature's Solutions\" English language arts unit. The beautiful, high-interest books you helped provide transformed how my students engaged with complex topics like animal adaptations and Earth's natural resources.\r\n\r\nThe vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts in the What If You Had Animal Parts? series and the DK Children Anthologies have captured my students' imaginations. They've been using these books to build essential reading skills, such as making inferences, comparing and contrasting, and summarizing key details. For our bilingual learners, the Spanish editions have been especially impactful, allowing them to explore these topics in both their native language and English. Meanwhile, titles like Animal Smackdown and Animal Battles have added an exciting dimension to independent reading time, sparking debates about who would win in various showdowns and inspiring students to conduct their own research.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enriched our learning environment. Thanks to you, my students ended the school year inspired, engaged, and excited about reading. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1713818949414,"projectUrl":"project/illustrated-environmental-books-to-engag/8315367/","projectTitle":"Illustrated Environmental Books to Engage Students Until Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9425334_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746382936387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julia-meister"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5563","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":460,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":86,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.0,"schoolId":5563,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Patrick Henry Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Patrick Henry Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/henry-elementary-school/5563"}