{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lincoln Park High School","outOfStateSupporters":30.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9867691,"projectId":9705239,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the necessary supplies for a beginner group of coders. The coding books, Edison robots, and Artie 3000 have been a great addition to our club. It allows students to independently exploring different ways of coding in a fun format. \r\n\r\nOne the members wrote this blurb for me to include in this letter: \r\n\r\n\"Dear Coding Club sponsors- Donors Choose members, \r\n\r\nOur member would like to give you an immense thank you for providing us with snacks and funding for supplies. Even though as of right now we're still trying to garner more people, everyone here appreciates what you have given us. It truly means a lot, considering the current CPS school funding and SNAP situation. Not every club gets to have access to what we have, so we see ourselves as quite lucky to have somebody like you supporting us. With your aid, we managed to create a more exciting and welcoming environment. We hope the kindness you have shown us is returned to you. Once again, thank you so much for everything. \r\n\r\nSincerely, \r\nLPHS Coding Club (aka Start From Scratch)\"","fullyFundedDate":1759686626686,"projectUrl":"project/coding-club/9705239/","projectTitle":"Coding Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fountain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9867691_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733592589192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9867691"},{"teacherId":93435,"projectId":9630005,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for supporting my students and my teaching. I've known about Sight-Reading Factory for years, but this is the first year I've been able to use it as a functional resource to support individual progress in my classroom. The individualized and immediate feedback that it provides students has made it possible for me to teach rhythmic literacy more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Some students grumble about the difficulty and the effort required to achieve the goals of each assignment, but their pride in succeeded is worth it. \r\n\r\nI have one sophomore student who is literally EXCITED when I announce that there's a new SRF assignment. She has a learning disability, but reading rhythms has become her superpower in Music Theory class.\r\n\r\nGoing forward, I hope to be able to justify budgeting for this annual expense since it's clearly such a valuable learning resource. But thank you once again for making it possible this year.","fullyFundedDate":1757354188525,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-independent-musicians/9630005/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Independent Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp93435_orig.jpg?crop=2028,2028,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575421120840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kendall"},{"teacherId":93435,"projectId":4643710,"letterContent":"It's been quite a while since you donated toward this project and helped my students get their hands on those Lego Mindstorm kits. A whole pandemic happened before we got to use them, but once we did, it was amazing! Once we were back in our classrooms, I taught a very special section of my Intro Computer Science class which included students with low-incidence intellectual and emotional disabilities. Throughout the year, I worked to design and modify lessons and activities that would engage the broad range of learners and abilities in that class.\r\n\r\nTo end the year, I brought out the Lego robotics kids. Unfortunately, Lego had discontinued support for that line which meant the software was really buggy, but we made it work. And the collaboration between students with different abilities as they built and programmed the robots was beautiful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making some education magic possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1575640115984,"projectUrl":"project/robots-for-exploring-computer-science/4643710/","projectTitle":"Robots for 'Exploring Computer Science' Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp93435_orig.jpg?crop=2028,2028,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575421120840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kendall"},{"teacherId":5437556,"projectId":9377675,"letterContent":"I've been waiting to write this impact letter because I was hoping to have amazing pictures to include! The floor cushions made an immediate impact- kids love them! The standing desk hit a few snags on the plan. The desk you funded for me is a top of the line, amazing model. Due to this, it was shipped in two parts-- enter the first sang. The first box had my name on it, but the second did not. Poor box spent over a month in package purgatory until we found it. Rescued, the box is now with me, but we encountered the next snag-- since school started, more desks / students have been added to all the rooms I teach in, and the rooms I'm teaching in are not the ones I was supposed to be in when I put up the request for this desk. The previous rooms had large amounts of space where this desk would easily fit. So, I'm currently in the process of having the custodial team move a few shelves/cabinets around so that I can get this amazing desk assembled and in use for students! \r\n\r\nI cannot tell you how much I appreciate the support you have given me, my classroom, and my students. Snags and all, this is going to be such a gift when it is up and running. I have so many students who prefer to move/stand when they work, and this will allow them that freedom and flexibility. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1756330869715,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-sensory-needs/9377675/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5437556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722132520354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5437556"},{"teacherId":10216575,"projectId":9641193,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution in funding desktop computers for my students at Lincoln Park High School in Chicago. Your support has provided our urban, multicultural classroom with the essential technology needed to explore, learn, and grow in meaningful ways. These computers have already begun to make a difference—students are engaging more deeply with their projects, developing stronger digital literacy skills, and collaborating with one another in new and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created opportunities that extend far beyond our classroom walls. Many of my students do not have access to reliable technology at home, so this donation truly levels the playing field and empowers them to succeed academically and creatively. Thank you for believing in the power of education and for helping to inspire a new generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders. We are deeply appreciative of your kindness and investment in our students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1757941834067,"projectUrl":"project/desktop-computers/9641193/","projectTitle":"Desktop Computers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dragonetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216575"},{"teacherId":9867691,"projectId":9705146,"letterContent":"Last year I decided to try a new incentive to encourage higher quality work since the ECS curriculum is very project based to show mastery as opposed to just quizzes and tests. \r\n\r\nI stumbled upon these rubber duckies that people with Jeeps get and I knew they would last longer than food incentives. \r\n\r\nI had students even nominating other students after a great presentation. They were such a hit last year that is why I wanted to try and acquire more. \r\n\r\nI am SO thankful for Donors Choose and the donors who contributed to this project. One of the students wrote this in her thank you card (posted to the other option): \r\n\r\n\"Thank You Donors!\r\n\r\nThank you for providing our classroom's duckies and fidgets!!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate having the opportunity to use the fidgets in our classroom and being able to earn duckies for our hard work.\r\n\r\nPersonally, getting duckies makes class more fun and worthwhile. They are so cute and I also enjoy choosing one out of the variety in our basket/bin.\r\n\r\nThank you for all you do!\r\nBest Regards, Isabel (+Ms. Fountain's CS class :] )\"","fullyFundedDate":1757941818474,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-computer-science/9705146/","projectTitle":"Exploring Computer Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fountain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9867691_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733592589192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9867691"},{"teacherId":228197,"projectId":9135301,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to sincerely thank you for your incredible generosity in providing us with a class set of The Diary of Anne Frank. Your gift has opened the door to a powerful learning opportunity that many of my students might not otherwise have experienced.\r\n\r\nAs a special education English class, my students thrive when they can hold their own copy of a text in their hands. For many of them, this will be the first time they are able to read, annotate, and connect with such an important piece of literature independently. Having a full class set ensures that every student can engage fully, without the barrier of sharing or relying on photocopies.\r\n\r\nThis book will not only strengthen their literacy skills but also deepen their understanding of history, resilience, and the importance of empathy. The themes of courage, hope, and perseverance in Anne's story are especially meaningful for my students as they prepare for life beyond high school.\r\n\r\nYour support shows my students that their learning matters and that people beyond our classroom believe in their potential. I am so grateful for your kindness and investment in their education. These books will be cherished, and the lessons learned from Anne Frank's words will stay with my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1741545161299,"projectUrl":"project/anne-franks-diary-help-me-get-books/9135301/","projectTitle":"Anne Frank's Diary - Help Me Get Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glunz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp228197_orig.jpg?crop=2821,2821,x217,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669913223982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/228197"},{"teacherId":9711717,"projectId":9545145,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your incredibly generous donation of a new laptop to support my work as the School Social Worker at Lincoln Park.\r\n\r\nThis gift is more than just a piece of technology—it's a powerful tool that allows me to better serve our students and families. With this laptop, I am now able to work more efficiently, securely manage confidential student records, conduct virtual meetings, and access vital resources that directly impact the well-being of our school community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has already made a difference, and it will continue to do so each day as I advocate for and support our students. I am deeply grateful for your belief in the importance of this work and for your willingness to invest in it.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support, your kindness, and your commitment to helping every student succeed—both inside and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757941834471,"projectUrl":"project/a-laptop-to-support-special-education-st/9545145/","projectTitle":"A Laptop to Support Special Education Student Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711717_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724867559939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711717"},{"teacherId":5437556,"projectId":9572830,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support of my classroom- I truly cannot describe how humbling it is to have a community that invests in my students (and my crazy ideas.) :-) \r\n\r\nI'm pleased to report that, three weeks into binder use, I officially had a day where every single student came to class with everything they needed!! I know this sounds small and obvious, but it is a skill that got lost during Covid for many students. I also leaned through this process that many of students (regardless of academic skill level) had no idea how to use their lockers, so we spent time learning that skill, as well.\r\n\r\nThe true impact of this project will show up at the end of the year when students have all their materials in one place in order to construct their final projects. This will be huge! No more searching backpacks for smashed papers and lost reading packets!\r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1755884240929,"projectUrl":"project/executive-functioning-student-success/9572830/","projectTitle":"Executive Functioning & Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5437556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722132520354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5437556"},{"teacherId":6535964,"projectId":8977191,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing cameras into our IB Visual Art classroom! Our IB Visual Art students were limited to smartphone cameras and sharing outdated equipment, which constrained their ability to explore advanced photographic techniques as part of their IB Art coursework requirements.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is transforming how my students explore and express their creativity. They're capturing powerful and exciting images, experimenting with manual camera settings, exploring diverse photographic styles, and building portfolios with professional-quality documentation to prepare them for college art programs and creative careers. \r\n\r\nYour support is greatly appreciated and will inspire many more IB Artists in the years to come. Our 2025 IB Art Exhibition Opening Reception for friends, family and the school community was a smashing success thanks to the cameras you provided!","fullyFundedDate":1743008079276,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-creativity-cameras-for-ib-vis/8977191/","projectTitle":"Capturing Creativity: Cameras for IB Visual Arts Students.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6535964_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732902299154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6535964"},{"teacherId":9025975,"projectId":9316754,"letterContent":"Your generosity made these buttons and expressions of self possible! When the machine comes out , their eyes light up to see how the simplicity of a a paper circle , transforms into a work of art. It all starts with an idea, a few colored pencils and the permission to draw in their circle anything that represents them. The rules are simple, and no button is \"wrong\". My students are so appreciative and excited to see the process of the machine: punch slide and punch again. The oooos and aaaahhhs are the most heart warming.","fullyFundedDate":1746501697906,"projectUrl":"project/speak-up-button-up/9316754/","projectTitle":"Speak Up, Button Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9025975_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683308868074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9025975"},{"teacherId":93435,"projectId":4611007,"letterContent":"It's been quite a while since you donated toward this project and helped my students get their hands on those Lego Mindstorm kits. A whole pandemic happened before we got to use them, but once we did, it was amazing! Once we were back in our classrooms, I taught a very special section of my Intro Computer Science class which included students with low-incidence intellectual and emotional disabilities. Throughout the year, I worked to design and modify lessons and activities that would engage the broad range of learners and abilities in that class.\r\n\r\nTo end the year, I brought out the Lego robotics kids. Unfortunately, Lego had discontinued support for that line which meant the software was really buggy, but we made it work. And the collaboration between students with different abilities as they built and programmed the robots was beautiful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making some education magic possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1584488168655,"projectUrl":"project/more-robots-for-exploring-computer-scie/4611007/","projectTitle":"More Robots for \"Exploring Computer Science\" Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp93435_orig.jpg?crop=2028,2028,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575421120840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kendall"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5303","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2094,"numTeachers":119,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.5,"schoolId":5303,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lincoln Park High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lincoln Park High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/lincoln-park-high-school/5303"}