{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lloyd Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":819343,"projectId":9753736,"letterContent":"I wanted to share an update about our project, \"Bright Futures: Enhancing Preschool Classrooms with Sensory Supports.\" Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn, explore, and grow through these wonderful new resources. On day one, I invited the students to explore the materials in our cozy corner. As they interacted with the sensory tools, I asked open-ended questions such as, \"What do you have? How does it feel? What makes it move?\" Their excitement and curiosity were immediate. \r\nStudents shared comments like: \"I turn like this and the ball is moving.\" \"Look, this feels soft.\" \"OMG, this is so hard.\" \"I like the glitter moving inside.\" \"Look at all the colors in the fish tank.\" \"The fish swim to the top and then go down.\"\r\n\r\nTheir reactions showed wonder, engagement, and growing language skills as they described what they were seeing and feeling. After this exploration, I taught a lesson focused on using sensory materials as calming tools. Students practiced self-regulation strategies such as: Watching the Sensory LED Water Bubble Tube Lamp while taking slow, deep breaths. Feeling the different textures of the 9 Labeled Sensory Mats during free-choice time. Using the Tilt & Turn Liquid Sensory Windows to talk about emotions by asking, \"Which color or movement helps you feel calm?\" \r\n\r\nThese materials will continue to be integrated into learning throughout the year. The LED Water Bubble Tube Lamp will support observation and discussion during our pet study in February, while the sensory mats will be incorporated into our building study in March. Because of your generosity, my preschool students are developing important skills such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and communication. They are learning how to express their feelings, take turns, and support one another. Thank you again for helping create a calm, supportive, and engaging learning environment for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760904141669,"projectUrl":"project/bright-futures-enhancing-preschool-clas/9753736/","projectTitle":"Bright Futures: Enhancing Preschool Classrooms With Sensory Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp819343_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695052551974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/819343"},{"teacherId":6105480,"projectId":9439867,"letterContent":"Thank you for the colored paper. This donation project allowed me to make colorful decodable booklets for my students as they learn how to read. My students used their colorful decodable booklets in the classroom and during literacy centers. I appreciate the colored paper because it allows me to differentiate vowels by color, making it easier for my students to identify which vowel each book focuses on.\r\n\r\nMy students need these types of colorful books to understand which spelling pattern they are learning. The colored paper motivates my students to read because colorful materials bring joy to the learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1755871945325,"projectUrl":"project/colored-paper-is-needed-to-make-engaging/9439867/","projectTitle":"Colored Paper Is Needed to Make Engaging Decodable Booklets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6105480_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748429273990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6105480"},{"teacherId":6105480,"projectId":9584034,"letterContent":"Thank you for this project donation. This cubby organizer is very helpful for my students during math centers and math lessons. In the cubby organizer, I keep math manipulatives so students can easily grab the learning tools they need. It is easy to use and helps keep everything organized throughout our math block. My students benefit from this because it helps them become more independent and know which math materials they need for each lesson. Thank you again for this donation project—my students and I truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1757597365013,"projectUrl":"project/cubbies-for-organizing-learning-materia/9584034/","projectTitle":"Cubbies for Organizing Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6105480_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748429273990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6105480"},{"teacherId":10222591,"projectId":9648649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom's new rug! It has transformed our carpet time and our learning, giving my students the ability to self-regulate and focus. They were so excited to receive the rug and find their new permanent spots the day it arrived. It has allowed us to have the space to learn and explore comfortably and safely. \r\n\r\nI am so appreciative of all of your support for our classroom. My students have already made so much growth this year and I truly do not think it would have been possible without have the space this rug has provided. I hope that you enjoy some pictures of us hard at work (and having fun!) while learning this year!","fullyFundedDate":1756743398347,"projectUrl":"project/learning-all-together/9648649/","projectTitle":"Learning All Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10222591_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y226&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756103916703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10222591"},{"teacherId":6105480,"projectId":9323540,"letterContent":"Thank you for donorating the ink toner for our classroom. The ink toner has help me and my students to have print copy paper in the classroom for their activities. This donation has supported my students to have printed homework worksheets and classroom worksheets activities. With the ink toner I was able to print out many prints to make decodable text booklet for my students to have to read. \r\n\r\nThis donation project has provided learning opportunities to my students such as reading fluently, building their writing skills, and being able to learn happy.","fullyFundedDate":1755056173933,"projectUrl":"project/toner-in-a-printer-for-quick-printouts/9323540/","projectTitle":"Toner in a Printer for Quick Printouts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6105480_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748429273990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6105480"},{"teacherId":6105480,"projectId":9426365,"letterContent":"Thank you for the spiral machine it has support me and my students to have decodable text to read. With the spiral machine. I was able to make plenty of decodable text for my first graders. This is the grade level they need more decodable text to learn how to read. \r\n\r\nI was able to make decodable text with spirsl machine for each students to take home and practice in the classroom as well in their small group. The students love and enjoy using these booklet because they can actually have their own copy. I can see my students are making progress decoding and reading sentences fluently. Thank you again for donating the spiral machine.","fullyFundedDate":1752521354728,"projectUrl":"project/emergent-readers/9426365/","projectTitle":"Emergent Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6105480_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748429273990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6105480"},{"teacherId":9988283,"projectId":9219499,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations towards this project. The sensory table is utilized by myself and the OT at my school. Students have enjoyed exploring the different bins related to fall themes. Beyond sensory exploration, the sensory table has made articulation more interactive, with a 'find and say' exploration game. Students have been creative with the scenes and imaginative play they have participated in with the sensory bin.\r\nThe other big items that have helped me immensely this year have been the color printer and laminator. I have made and utilized items each week this school year. The visuals I have made have supported my students in the areas of comprehension and expanding their utterance length, and have made stories more interactive. I have also printed several communication books with the printer and laminator, which will support students beyond the setting of the speech room.","fullyFundedDate":1748696512253,"projectUrl":"project/slp-sensory-exploration-and-appealing-v/9219499/","projectTitle":"SLP: Sensory Exploration and Appealing Visuals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caroline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9988283_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743433629142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9988283"},{"teacherId":9931755,"projectId":9189161,"letterContent":"thank-you package for \"Paw Paw for Lloyd!\" (9189161)\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom, I would like to extend our sincerest thanks for the generous donation of classroom materials—including play dough, coloring supplies, and paper. Your thoughtful contribution has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, our students were not only able to explore their creativity but also engage more deeply in literacy activities. From shaping letters with play dough to illustrating and writing their own stories, the children had so much fun while developing essential reading and storytelling skills. The joy and excitement in the room were truly inspiring to witness.\r\n\r\nYour support plays a vital role in helping us create a rich, engaging, and supportive learning space for our students. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and continued commitment to our classroom's growth.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for all that you do.","fullyFundedDate":1745970165423,"projectUrl":"project/paw-paw-for-lloyd/9189161/","projectTitle":"Paw Paw for Lloyd!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753109615240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931755"},{"teacherId":9705476,"projectId":8700465,"letterContent":"Last school year, my heart was full of gratitude for the tremendous support my students and I received from all of the donors. People like you give me hope and continue to inspire me in creating a warm, supportive, and welcoming environment for my students. \r\nI'm deeply touched by your amazing support. My students had everything from water bottles, pencils, scissors, construction paper, crayons, etc. to help them learn not just to read snd write- but to be creative in their work. Thank you so much! \r\nMs. Segura","fullyFundedDate":1724804458421,"projectUrl":"project/were-ready-for-an-amazing-school-year/8700465/","projectTitle":"We're Ready For An Amazing School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9705476"},{"teacherId":6105480,"projectId":8484533,"letterContent":"These decodable texts helped improve my students reading fluency skills. My students were able to practice how to blend consonant vowel consonant together to decode. My students were able to read these books independently or with a friend at the library or during literacy centers. These decodable books made my students feel confident on their early emerging reading practices. Especially my diverse learners students were able to read the books and enjoy sharing their reading skills. Thank you so much for your donations. \r\n\r\nSincerely, \r\nDelia","fullyFundedDate":1728168758364,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-reading-books-are-the-best-for/8484533/","projectTitle":"Decodable Reading Books are the Best for Beginning Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6105480_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748429273990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6105480"},{"teacherId":6105480,"projectId":8470993,"letterContent":"With the Junie B books the students had the opportunity to read to self or with a patern. With these books students were able to build vocabulary words from the chapter books. My students enjoyed literacy center read to self Junie B books. They look forward every day during their literary center rotation. Yes my higher readers enjoy and love reading the Junie B books. The students take junie b books over the weekend to take it home and read it. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to exposed my students to their first chapter books.","fullyFundedDate":1728164016570,"projectUrl":"project/spark-first-graders-read-chapter-books/8470993/","projectTitle":"Spark First-Graders READ Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6105480_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748429273990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6105480"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5711","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":819,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":96,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.4,"schoolId":5711,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lloyd Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lloyd Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/lloyd-elementary-school/5711"}