{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Manierre Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9606013,"projectId":9453947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us stock our school store this year. Our students feel appreciated for meeting and exceeding expectations every opportunity they have to shop. They receive points for making good choices like attendance, being prepared for class, or doing the right thing.\r\n\r\nWith your generous donation, our students can then use their points to \"purchase\" snacks, school supplies, or technology like headphones and wireless mouses that teach them the value of their actions.\r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate you, and our students are feeling the love.","fullyFundedDate":1754013711587,"projectUrl":"project/stock-our-school-store/9453947/","projectTitle":"Stock Our School Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606013_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721836166156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606013"},{"teacherId":10076851,"projectId":9650047,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when they first saw the Nutella Breadsticks! We used them as part of our very first attendance incentive celebration, recognizing scholars and classes with perfect attendance for a week straight (we do this every week). When the scholars saw the Nutella, their faces absolutely lit up!\r\n\r\nThese snacks really help us reinforce the message that showing up matters — and that every day at school counts. They sparked a sense of pride and friendly competition among scholars and classrooms, and the excitement has already carried into the following week's attendance goals.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation made our first incentive celebration memorable and meaningful. It's amazing how something as small as a snack can make such a big difference in building a positive school culture. Thank you for helping us celebrate our scholars and encourage them to keep showing up and giving their best!","fullyFundedDate":1759497568477,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-attendance-one-snack-at-a-time/9650047/","projectTitle":"Fueling Attendance, One Snack at a Time (Part II)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10076851_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x189,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752256674457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10076851"},{"teacherId":10076851,"projectId":9458533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our scholars with snacks—your generosity has made a tremendous difference! Every Friday, I visit each classroom from Kindergarten through 8th grade and celebrate students who achieved perfect attendance for the week. I call each scholar to the front of the room, where they proudly walk up with a big smile and get to choose a snack of their liking. What might seem like a small treat has become both a joyful weekly moment and a powerful motivator.\r\n\r\nThanks to this simple but meaningful routine, we've already seen a noticeable change in our school community. Over the first five weeks of school, our attendance has consistently stayed above 90%—something our school has not reached since before Covid. This incentive has not only encouraged students to come to school every day but has also helped ensure they are present to receive the instruction and support they deserve.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. Your contribution is directly helping scholars build positive habits, feel recognized for their efforts, and stay engaged in their learning. Thank you for playing a part in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1753642136111,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-attendance-one-snack-at-a-time/9458533/","projectTitle":"Fueling Attendance, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10076851_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x189,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752256674457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10076851"},{"teacherId":8951344,"projectId":9096155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward purchasing bookshelves for our 3rd and 4th grade classroom library. Your support is helping us take an exciting step toward creating a vibrant, student-centered space that will encourage a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we are building a dedicated library area that will soon become a central part of our classroom community. These sturdy bookshelves will allow us to organize and display our growing collection of books in a functional and inviting way. Once in place, the shelves will help students independently explore stories, discover new genres, and access books that spark their interests.\r\n\r\nWe aim to foster a strong reading culture where every student feels welcome and inspired to read. By making books more visible and accessible, we believe the new library setup will promote choice, ownership, and curiosity. Students will be able to browse comfortably, take pride in maintaining the space, and build habits of independent reading that will support both their academic growth and personal development.\r\n\r\nWhile we haven't fully launched our new library space just yet, the excitement is already building. Students are asking questions about when the bookshelves will be ready and what books will be included. The anticipation is a clear sign that they're eager to engage with the space—and that your support is already making a difference.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your contribution. You are helping us create more than just a place for books—you are helping us build a warm and welcoming environment where stories come to life, and students feel empowered to grow as readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to sharing updates and photos as the space comes together. Thank you for being part of this meaningful project. Your generosity is helping lay the foundation for a classroom where reading is not only encouraged, but celebrated every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746716213054,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-dedicated-library-space/9096155/","projectTitle":"Creating a Dedicated Library Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8951344_orig.png?crop=273,273,x546,y218&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731525090778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8951344"},{"teacherId":8951344,"projectId":9096084,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students had the incredible opportunity to explore Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson—an unforgettable story that has deeply moved and empowered our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThis beautiful book helped our kids learn about history, family, and where people come from. It taught them to think about the past and how it connects to who we are today. The story sparked great conversations in our classroom about being proud of your identity and the strength that comes from our ancestors.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading means more than just saying the words. We read and talked about what we thought and felt. The pictures and poetry in this book helped students understand the emotions behind the story. Some students who don't always speak up were excited to share their thoughts. \r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students felt seen, inspired, and proud. We're so grateful for this gift!","fullyFundedDate":1738698464489,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-students-powerful-black-his/9096084/","projectTitle":"Help Give my Students Powerful Black History Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8951344_orig.png?crop=273,273,x546,y218&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731525090778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8951344"},{"teacherId":9606013,"projectId":8939251,"letterContent":"We just wrapped up our basketball and cheer seasons and wanted to send a huge thank you for your generous donation. With your help, our boys basketball team received brand new jerseys and shorts, and we were able to customize the jerseys with our school name and numbers. With your help, our cheerleaders received brand new uniforms, including tops, skirts, and pom poms. And we were also able to get new basketballs for both the team and the gym so that all students can use them.\r\n\r\nBoth our 5th and 6th boys team and 7th and 8th boys team had winning seasons. They felt fresh and confident in their new uniforms and worked hard to prove themselves on and off the court in their first season in eight years. Most of them were not even students at the school the last time we played! This was huge for them, and we are grateful to you for helping to make it happen.\r\n\r\nLikewise, our cheer team competed for the first time in many years. They put together several routines to dance at the competition and to liven up our own school assemblies.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support. We couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1737217293009,"projectUrl":"project/ball-cheer-score/8939251/","projectTitle":"Ball, Cheer, Score!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606013_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721836166156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606013"},{"teacherId":9606013,"projectId":8773178,"letterContent":"Our volleyball team completed their first season at the school in years with your help. We are so appreciative of your generous donations in providing our girls with new gear that helped them unify as a team and work towards their goals. \r\n\r\nThe majority of our girls had never played volleyball before, so playing this season was a major milestone for them. We're confident that they walked onto the court feeling fresh thanks to their uniforms, and we're confident that they walked away from the season feeling proud of their accomplishments on and off the court.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again for donating. We couldn't have done this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1726683964953,"projectUrl":"project/serve-volleyball-gear-for-middle-school/8773178/","projectTitle":"Serve! Volleyball Gear For Middle School Girls Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606013_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721836166156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606013"},{"teacherId":8951344,"projectId":8941669,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to high-quality headphones, allowing them to engage with the Amira reading program fully. This technology transforms their learning by providing personalized feedback as they read aloud, helping them improve fluency, comprehension, and confidence. With their headphones, students can concentrate on their lessons without distractions, making their learning experience more effective and enjoyable. \r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes we've seen is the increase in student engagement and enthusiasm for reading. With the ability to practice at their own pace and hear immediate feedback, students are building essential literacy skills with greater confidence. The headphones have created a more focused learning environment, reducing background noise and allowing each student to immerse themselves in their reading practice. \r\n\r\nThis project has had a meaningful impact on our classroom, helping students develop a love for reading while strengthening their fluency and comprehension skills. Your investment has given them the tools they need to succeed, and we are already seeing the benefits. Thank you for believing in our young readers and supporting their literacy journey!","fullyFundedDate":1733250093393,"projectUrl":"project/listening-to-learn-help-fund-headphones/8941669/","projectTitle":"Listening to Learn: Help Fund Headphones for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8951344_orig.png?crop=273,273,x546,y218&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731525090778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8951344"},{"teacherId":9606013,"projectId":8516811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our technology project. Our students use Chromebooks every day in their classes, but without functional Chromebook carts we were unable to teach executive functioning skills around returning Chromebooks to their slot and charging them overnight. Now, students have an assigned location for their Chromebooks and are able to be accountable for their organization.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have helped our Science teacher to conduct lessons using video and audio to maximize the impact of learning. Our students also use the headphones to stay focused on their work with the help of study music or independent study.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to you for making this happen for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1722904593868,"projectUrl":"project/right-at-home-technology-to-foster-clas/8516811/","projectTitle":"Right at Home: Technology to Foster Classroom Comfort and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606013_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721836166156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606013"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5818","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":284,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":88,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.7,"schoolId":5818,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Manierre Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Manierre Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/manierre-elementary-school/5818"}