{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hurley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7685039,"projectId":10026601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing our \"Innovation Hub\" to life! Since the arrival of the MacBook Air, our classroom has transformed into a true studio of creation. My 3rd-5th graders no longer face the frustration of crashing software or freezing screens; instead, they are diving headfirst into iMovie to produce \"explainer\" videos about local ecosystems and using GarageBand to record original podcasts. Seeing their faces light up when their code runs smoothly for the first time on a reliable machine has been the highlight of our year. They are finally working with the professional-grade tools that match the scale of their dreams.\r\nThis laptop has done far more than upgrade our hardware; it has bridged a critical digital divide for my students. The portability of the MacBook allows small research groups to collaborate anywhere in the room, fostering a sense of independence and teamwork as they tackle complex coding simulations and environmental research. By investing in this project, you have sent a powerful message to these young thinkers that their ideas are valuable and their potential is limitless. You haven't just provided a device—you've empowered a new generation of digital leaders to build, dream, and share their voices with the world.","fullyFundedDate":1770995286179,"projectUrl":"project/coding-creating-and-connecting-macboo/10026601/","projectTitle":"Coding, Creating, and Connecting: MacBooks for Future Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jakob","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7685039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675445595097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7685039"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9856817,"letterContent":"In our classroom, headphones are a vital literacy and equity tool. They provide the text-to-speech support my students need to build reading stamina and hear stories read fluently as they follow along.\r\n\r\nThese headphones also solve the \"noise wall\" challenge. They allow me to lead small groups while giving every other student a \"private office\" to focus on poetry analysis without distraction.\r\n\r\nMy students' favorite part of the week is our \"Friday Focus Session.\" Being able to listen to school-appropriate songs while they work has turned Fridays into our most independent and productive days of the week.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771877478103,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-focus-up-equipping-6th-graders/9856817/","projectTitle":"Tune In, Focus Up: Equipping 6th Graders with Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9846002,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom library. Your support has brought a new level of excitement to our daily reading time, especially for my students who previously struggled to find books that truly captured their imagination. By providing high-interest materials like the Pokémon manga series, you have given my students a reason to look forward to opening a book every single day. We have already begun using these resources for both independent reading and small-group book clubs, and the engagement I am seeing is incredible. It is so rewarding to watch my students build their confidence and literacy skills through stories they are genuinely passionate about. Your kindness has shown my students that their interests are valued and that there is a whole community of people rooting for their academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for helping my students discover the joy of reading through stories they love. We are so grateful for your help in making our classroom a place where every student can find a book that speaks to them.","fullyFundedDate":1771346376298,"projectUrl":"project/gotta-read-em-all-pokmon-manga-for-bu/9846002/","projectTitle":"Gotta Read 'Em All! Pokémon Manga for Budding Bookworms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":1718322,"projectId":9732351,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart—and from a classroom full of very happy students—thank you! Your generosity has brought a wave of excitement and a much-needed boost of energy to our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe \"Grand Reveal\"\r\nYou can imagine the scene when the boxes arrived. When my students first saw the variety of snacks and treats you provided, the reaction was pure, unadulterated joy. There were audible gasps, a few \"Wait, these are for us?\" questions, and a lot of bright smiles. In a school day that can sometimes feel long and taxing, seeing those resources felt like a collective \"hug\" from the community. It sent a clear message to them: Your hard work is seen, and people want you to succeed.\r\n\r\nResources in Action: The \"Focus Fuel\" Project\r\nWe have been using these snacks as high-value rewards and \"brain fuel\" during our intensive math and reading blocks.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has provided us with a \"motivation bank\" that will carry us through our Mid-Year Assessments.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources allows me to turn a standard testing season into a celebration of achievement. You didn't just buy snacks; you bought us a more engaged, positive, and driven classroom culture.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our journey and for investing in these incredible kids.","fullyFundedDate":1768511392446,"projectUrl":"project/treats-for-motivation/9732351/","projectTitle":"Treats for Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warszalek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1718322_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525796113577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1718322"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9962813,"letterContent":"Our new IKEA shelves have completely transformed our classroom library space. What was once a crowded and hard-to-navigate area is now a beautiful, organized, and inviting section filled with books that students can easily see and access. The shelves allow us to display books by genre, theme, and reading level, which has made it so much easier for students to find titles that truly interest them. We are currently using the shelves to support our independent reading time and small group book clubs. Because books are clearly displayed and easy to access, students are spending less time searching and more time reading. During our recent reading workshop, I noticed students confidently recommending books to one another because they could easily point them out on the shelves.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue building themed displays connected to our classroom units and special months of learning. Students will also help curate sections by creating recommendation cards and organizing spotlight displays. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library is not just organized, it's become a vibrant, student-centered space that inspires a deeper love of reading every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768438679960,"projectUrl":"project/shelving-success-organizing-our-sixth-g/9962813/","projectTitle":"Shelving Success: Organizing Our Sixth Grade Library for Every Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9735742,"letterContent":"In our classroom, reading is more than just decoding words; it is a gateway to understanding the world. By bringing The Baby-Sitters Club series into our library, I am providing my students with a masterclass in empathy and social-emotional growth. These books introduce complex lessons on navigating diverse family structures, managing interpersonal conflict, and the importance of civic responsibility. As my students follow Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey, they aren't just reading about a business—they are learning how to stand in someone else's shoes.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom looks like a vibrant community of shared experiences. For my sixth graders, these stories act as a mirror to their own lives as they begin to navigate the complexities of growing up. Whether they are reading the classic novels or the engaging graphic novel adaptations, they are building the stamina needed to become lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nYour support helps turn our classroom into a sanctuary where every student, regardless of their starting level, can find a story that speaks to them. You are helping me show these hardworking sixth graders on the Southwest Side that their voices and their stories matter.","fullyFundedDate":1764694460101,"projectUrl":"project/encourage-reading-and-empathy-with-the-b/9735742/","projectTitle":"Encourage Reading and Empathy with The Baby-Sitters Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":7739264,"projectId":9661254,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for providing the headphones for testing. I truly appreciate the opportunity, as it allowed more students to test simultaneously. My students completed the computerized assessments without any technical issues. They listened carefully and successfully met their testing goals.\r\n\r\nMy students were happy and relieved that they didn't have to purchase new headphones during these challenging times. The headphones brought smiles to their faces.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1761696632357,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-focus-headphones-for-testing/9661254/","projectTitle":"Quiet Focus: Headphones for Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7739264_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643941579560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7739264"},{"teacherId":1067128,"projectId":9661122,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, faculty, and administration at Hurley Elementary School, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of 240 brand-new pairs of headphones. This contribution has directly impacted every single one of our students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. \r\n\r\nMiddle school is a pivotal time in a student's academic journey. It is a period defined by a transition toward greater independence, deeper inquiry, and a more integrated use of technology. In today's modern classroom, headphones are no longer just an \"accessory\"—they are a vital tool for equitable learning.\r\n\r\nBy providing 240 students with their own high-quality headphones, you have essentially unlocked a more personalized and focused learning environment for them. Many of our digital curriculum programs rely on audio-visual components, from interactive math simulations and language-learning software to \"read-aloud\" features that support our diverse learners. Before your donation, many students struggled to engage with these resources due to broken equipment or the lack of personal sets. Now, every student in our middle school can plug in, focus, and dive deep into their studies without distraction. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757678855346,"projectUrl":"project/shhhhi-cant-hear-my-story/9661122/","projectTitle":"Shhhh...I Can't Hear My Story!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1067128_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631846791469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/patino3849"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9935216,"letterContent":"Your support has completely transformed our classroom library! By using the ink and labels to create a color-coded system, my students can now navigate our book collection with total independence and pride. They were so excited to see the library look like a professional bookstore, and the visual symbols have been a game-changer for my English Language Learners, who can now find their favorite genres without any language barriers in the way.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my sixth graders a library they can truly own and enjoy!","fullyFundedDate":1765843720859,"projectUrl":"project/color-coded-book-access-labeling-and-or/9935216/","projectTitle":"Color-Coded Book Access: Labeling and Organizing Our Library by Genre/Series","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9867801,"letterContent":"I wanted to share a quick update on our winter celebration! The students had an absolute blast at our hot cocoa station and were overflowing with excitement as they spun the wheel to win their new books and comfort gifts. It was a truly wonderful opportunity for us to destress and enjoy each other's company, allowing us to learn more about one another outside of our typical lessons. This celebration was instrumental in establishing an even stronger classroom community before heading out for winter break. Thank you for making this joyful, relaxing, and meaningful experience possible for my sixth graders!","fullyFundedDate":1763311220128,"projectUrl":"project/spin-to-win-winter-break-gifts-books-c/9867801/","projectTitle":"Spin-to-Win Winter Break Gifts: Books, Comfort, and Holiday Cheer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":10159794,"projectId":9844373,"letterContent":"We wanted to share a huge update and say thank you once again! Because of your incredible generosity, the Demon Slayer manga set has arrived and is already a massive hit in our sixth-grade ELA classroom!\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has been transformed! Before, getting some students to pick up an independent reading book was a challenge, but now, the Demon Slayer manga set has changed everything. The books are never on the shelf! The set has spurred amazing peer-to-peer engagement, with students who have finished volumes enthusiastically discussing plot twists and recommending the series to their friends, fostering a strong, student-led reading community.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students this opportunity to not just read, but to truly love reading. Your gift is making a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1764547639140,"projectUrl":"project/manga-mania-slay-boredom-and-boost-lite/9844373/","projectTitle":"Manga Mania: Slay Boredom and Boost Literacy With Demon Slayer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159794_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760837243849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santiagosoto"},{"teacherId":7760978,"projectId":9852111,"letterContent":"We are writing with immense gratitude to thank you for your generous donation, which has allowed us to purchase a new portable speaker and radio for our fifth-grade classroom!\r\n\r\nThis technology will be an invaluable tool, particularly during our upcoming poetry unit. Poetry is an art form that must be heard, and listening to professional recordings or radio broadcasts brings the words to life in a way that reading silently cannot.\r\n\r\nThe Impact on Our Poetry Unit:\r\n\r\nCapturing Emotion and Tone: The speaker will allow students to hear the actual feeling, cadence, and expression the poet intended to transmit through their words. Listening to these nuances helps students understand the emotional core and deeper meaning of the poems.\r\n\r\nSupporting English Language Learners (ELLs): For our ELL students, this speaker is a game-changer. Hearing poetry read aloud provides essential models for correct pronunciation, rhythm, and flow of English, significantly boosting their listening comprehension. It helps them connect the written word to its spoken form, making complex vocabulary and figurative language more accessible.\r\n\r\nYour donation is not just equipment; it is an investment in linguistic and literary understanding for every student. It transforms a passive reading exercise into an immersive, auditory experience.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to enriching the learning opportunities in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764702789217,"projectUrl":"project/rhythm-and-focus/9852111/","projectTitle":"Rhythm and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7760978_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755313373378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7760978"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5549","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":710,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.6,"schoolId":5549,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hurley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hurley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/hurley-elementary-school/5549"}