{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9852069,"projectId":10205387,"letterContent":"\"There Was An Old Lady\" books are a massive hit with my students receiving speech/language services!! My students think are books are hysterical and their enjoyment has led to increased participation! \r\nThe Alphabet Sounds box helps bring these stories to life! Almost all objects from the book can be found in the alphabet boxes which allows my students to touch, feel and explore the materials. We have created a faux \"old lady\" using a garbage can and my students absolutely love \"feeding\" our old lady as we read the stories!","fullyFundedDate":1777649260194,"projectUrl":"project/there-was-an-old-lady-asking-for-a-book/10205387/","projectTitle":"There Was an Old Lady Asking for a Book Bundle!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9852069_orig.png?crop=145,145,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734549896072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9852069"},{"teacherId":8376518,"projectId":10256658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with storage bins for our classroom! These bins will make a big difference in helping us keep our materials organized and easily accessible.\r\n\r\nHaving an organized space allows our students to access materials more independently and helps us quickly find the tools and resources we need for learning. We will also be able to use the bins to create engaging sensory bins that provide opportunities for hands-on exploration and skill development.\r\n\r\nThe additional tools will also help us explore while we play with the sensory bins working on pinching, hand-eye coordination and other skills that can have positive effects on reading and writing!","fullyFundedDate":1787183613545,"projectUrl":"project/storage-and-sensory-play/10256658/","projectTitle":"Storage and Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8376518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647435374770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-evelyn-ot"},{"teacherId":8376518,"projectId":10256753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our \"Shine Bright\" project possible! Our students began working on their diamond art projects last week, and they were so excited to get started.\r\n\r\nThe students carefully choose their colors, matched letters and symbols, and placies each tiny diamond to watch their artwork come to life. They were incredibly focused and engaged throughout the activity. Along with being fun and motivating, the project provides valuable opportunities to practice attention, fine motor skills, bilateral hand coordination, letter identification, and color identification.\r\n\r\nIt was wonderful to see our students so excited to participate while practicing these important skills in a hands-on and meaningful way. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students shine bright!","fullyFundedDate":1786542179322,"projectUrl":"project/shine-bright/10256753/","projectTitle":"Shine Bright","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8376518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647435374770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-evelyn-ot"},{"teacherId":8376518,"projectId":10149416,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us restock our classroom supplies! Having a variety of materials readily available makes such a meaningful difference in our students' learning experiences.\r\nThe cardstock, glue, laminating sheets, glitter glue (a definite student favorite!), sharpener, and markers will give our students more opportunities to explore, create, and practice important skills. These everyday materials allow us to make fine motor skill practice more accessible and engaging by providing students with a variety of tools and ways to participate.\r\n\r\nWhether they are cutting and gluing, coloring, using glitter glue, or creating a project they can be proud of, our students are strengthening fine motor and bilateral hand skills while having fun. Having these supplies on hand also allows us to adapt activities to meet different needs and abilities.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1776438697723,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-restock/10149416/","projectTitle":"Time to Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8376518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647435374770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-evelyn-ot"},{"teacherId":8376518,"projectId":10174564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our gardening activity! This has quickly become one of our students' favorite activities.\r\n\r\nJust the other day, a student walked into my room and excitedly asked if he could \"make flowers again,\" referring to our gardening activity. Moments like this remind us how meaningful these hands-on experiences are for our students. They love creating their own planters, planting their flowers, and watching them grow.\r\n\r\nThis activity provides so much more than a fun gardening experience. It allows our students to practice important fine motor and bilateral hand skills while engaging in a meaningful, hands-on project. We are also able to connect the activity to learning about the plant life cycle, making the experience both educational and engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make these special learning opportunities possible. Your generosity brings so much joy to our students while supporting their growth, learning, and independence!","fullyFundedDate":1775587704846,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-seeds-grow-mighty-minds/10174564/","projectTitle":"Tiny Seeds Grow Mighty Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8376518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647435374770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-evelyn-ot"},{"teacherId":10237875,"projectId":10172614,"letterContent":"My students have LOVED the new toys, games, and materials that you helped us get for our classroom. From playing Shark Bite and Pop the Pirate for articulation drill practice to using the cause and effect toys to target CORE vocabulary, the new materials have provided us with fun activities to use in therapy! \r\nThe materials have made such an impact on my ability to plan for therapy sessions and engage students. For my students who love movement and dancing, the egg shakers have been such a hit! For my older elementary kids, they've loved watching me get scared when the Greedy Granny wake up. The difference in my students engagement and participation has been GRAND. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777924155146,"projectUrl":"project/speechie-time-fun/10172614/","projectTitle":"Speechie Time Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10237875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757696310185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237875"},{"teacherId":9072349,"projectId":10258096,"letterContent":"The supplies that were donated gave my students the opportunity to have a successful and memorable end-of-the-year celebration! After such a wonderful year together, I wanted to make our final days extra special and give my students a chance to celebrate everything they had accomplished.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the materials. They especially loved being able to tap into their creativity by designing and decorating their own shirts. Each student was able to create something unique that showed their personality, and they were so proud to wear their finished shirts!\r\n\r\nDuring our designated end-of-the-year celebration, we all wore our shirts and spent time outside playing, laughing, and enjoying one of our final moments together as a class. Seeing everyone in the shirts they created helped foster such a wonderful sense of classroom community and made the day feel even more special.\r\n\r\nAs we wrapped up the school year, our next step was to reflect on all of the learning, growth, friendships, and memories we made together. These materials helped us end a very memorable year on such a positive note and gave my students an experience that I know they will remember. I am incredibly grateful to our donors for helping make this celebration possible!","fullyFundedDate":1777954522952,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-celebration-for-1st-grad/10258096/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Celebration for 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9072349_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777909690408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9072349"},{"teacherId":7233198,"projectId":9675590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of basic classroom supplies. Your kindness and support provide our students with the everyday materials they need to learn, create, and grow. Having access to these essential supplies allows students to stay engaged, complete their work with confidence, and focus on learning without worrying about missing materials. Your generosity helps create a welcoming and successful classroom environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. We truly appreciate your investment in our students and their education. Thank you for making a positive difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757272994459,"projectUrl":"project/for-our-school-community/9675590/","projectTitle":"For Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7233198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681955237832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7233198"},{"teacherId":7233198,"projectId":9756553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of basic classroom supplies. Your kindness and support provide our students with the everyday materials they need to learn, create, and grow. Having access to these essential supplies allows students to stay engaged, complete their work with confidence, and focus on learning without worrying about missing materials. Your generosity helps create a welcoming and successful classroom environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. We truly appreciate your investment in our students and their education. Thank you for making a positive difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758850894369,"projectUrl":"project/for-our-school-community-part-2/9756553/","projectTitle":"For Our School Community-Part 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7233198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681955237832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7233198"},{"teacherId":7233198,"projectId":10073376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones and pencils to our classroom. Your kindness and support mean so much to our students and our school. These essential supplies will help ensure our students are prepared and have the resources they need during ACCESS testing. Your generosity helps create a positive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. We truly appreciate your commitment to education and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for believing in them and supporting their journey toward success.","fullyFundedDate":1769997591279,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-pencils/10073376/","projectTitle":"Headphones + Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7233198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681955237832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7233198"},{"teacherId":8376518,"projectId":9900629,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this project possible. Your generosity has provided valuable tools that will be used every day in both individual and small-group therapy sessions to help students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.\r\n\r\nThe smart board, iPad, writing instruments, and screen-sharing cables have transformed our therapy space into a more engaging, interactive, and accessible learning environment. These materials allow students to actively participate in lessons, receive visual supports, practice fine motor and handwriting skills, and engage in meaningful activities tailored to their individual needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have access to innovative tools that increase motivation, participation, and confidence. Your support extends far beyond purchasing materials—it creates opportunities for students to learn, grow, and achieve greater independence. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and our school community. Thank you for making a lasting difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1772807143255,"projectUrl":"project/smart-board-squared/9900629/","projectTitle":"Smart Board Squared!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8376518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647435374770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-evelyn-ot"},{"teacherId":9852069,"projectId":10065943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project, \"Summer Themes and Sensory Dreams.\" When my students saw the sensory boxes, they immediately ran towards them! The students absolutely loved reading about their favorite cat, Pete, going to the beach and eating ice cream! Seeing their favorite activities illustrated in the book and then engaging in hands-on messy play was incredibly impactful for my students!\r\nWith these books and activities, we targeted turn-taking, vocabulary, prepositional phrases and responding to questions!","fullyFundedDate":1774963635116,"projectUrl":"project/summer-themes-and-sensory-dreams/10065943/","projectTitle":"Summer Themes and Sensory Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9852069_orig.png?crop=145,145,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734549896072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9852069"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5788","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.8,"schoolId":5788,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/josefa-ortiz-de-dominiguez-elementary-school/5788"}