{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mann Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10187397,"projectId":9620761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for soundproofing our drama classroom. \r\nWhen the students first saw the materials they were confused on what they were because they had never seen soundproofing wall panels before. I explained that we use them to help dampen the sound in our classroom so that the classroom next store can focus. Speaking of sound, the headphones have been the most impactful part of this donation. The drama classroom is a noisy space. And although this is by design, this organized chaos can be overwhelming to those with sensory triggers. Certain students have now been able to be much more present and joyful in the drama space with a pair of headphones on. \r\n\r\nFinally, our next unit will utilize the stage lights as we will focus on the lighting element in Drama. How mood and atmosphere is importantly in storytelling. You gave these students these resources and they are really loving drama !!","fullyFundedDate":1756572068363,"projectUrl":"project/soundproof-our-drama-classroom/9620761/","projectTitle":"Soundproof Our Drama Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187397"},{"teacherId":47210,"projectId":9398718,"letterContent":"I would like to take this time to thank you for your generous donations. My students are making good use of the vocabulary journals. This was an important resource because vocabulary was the skill that all of my students scored low in on their diagnostic tests. My students are required to use the journals each time they read, they then use the journals to write down any words that they are unfamiliar with, they are required to add 10 new words each month. By the end of the school year my students will be able to add over a 100 new words to their basic vocabulary. \r\n\r\nIn addition to the resource for the student your donations for my teaching resources are vital to my planning. Your resources have helped to reduce the stress of time-consuming planning of locating resources that are relevant to my teaching. Your resources allow me to plan rigorous, relevant and engaging lessons that the students are enthusiastic about learning. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself I would like to say thank you once again for always supporting my students and your conscientious efforts to support students, teachers and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1753313646752,"projectUrl":"project/will-this-work-in-middle-school-ms-moor/9398718/","projectTitle":"Will This Work in Middle School Ms. Moore?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp47210_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749215376724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/patches"},{"teacherId":47210,"projectId":9398075,"letterContent":"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for donating to my class. This is now my second year as a special education teacher. Already your donations are helping me to give my students the lessons and instruction that they need to be successful readers. With your donations, at the start of this year I was able to give reading fluency assessments, test for comprehension and provide decodable easy readers for reluctant readers. This year because of your donations I am able to understand my students' academic deficits and address them in a more timely manner because your resources made that possible. \r\nLast year I was not impressed with the academic gains from my students. Their growth was minimal. This year I expect their growth to be more substantial due to the fact that I have better resources. This year the resources have allowed me to utilize my schedule better; instead of the students having to take out paper for their vocabulary I am able to provide vocabulary journals, they are placed on the desk when the students arrive. Instead of going to the library to find grade level text. I have them in my library now they can choose a book. \r\nIn closing I would like to say thank you once more for caring enough about the students that I teach. Thank you for caring about me and the time and effort I put into planning lessons each day. Thank you for caring enough to donate and in turn helping the students learn, giving me back some of my personal time and overall making the classroom environment a more productive and engaging place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1750987933169,"projectUrl":"project/from-kindergarten-to-middle-school/9398075/","projectTitle":"From Kindergarten to Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp47210_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749215376724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/patches"},{"teacherId":5442486,"projectId":8622633,"letterContent":"We've been putting the new resources to great use! We have utilized the tablets for word dictation and spelling. The students really enjoyed using their tablets for writing and learning! \r\n\r\nTheir faces lit up! There were actual gasps and cheers. Several students asked, \"Is this really for us?\" and couldn't wait to dive in. For many of them, this was the first time using materials like this in a classroom setting, and they were really engaged.\r\n\r\nNext, we're expanding our unit by designing small-group investigations where students choose a topic to explore and research using the classroom materials. They'll research the topic, writing down their discoveries and present their findings to the class. The goal is to encourage inquiry-based learning and communication skills. These resources are helping them take ownership of their learning in a way that wasn't possible before.","fullyFundedDate":1723489667640,"projectUrl":"project/love-of-learning-in-the-rainbow-lites-cl/8622633/","projectTitle":"Love of Learning in the Rainbow Lites Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5442486_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x0,y346&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723444364390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5442486"},{"teacherId":4739573,"projectId":9101131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our scholars the opportunity to check-in and freshen up on their hygiene and their daily routines. The students were excited to know that they were able to have an accessible supply of hygiene products in their locker to use at their leisure. The students are trying to encourage good hygiene in middle school along with encouraging their peers to participate in good hygienic practices. \r\n\r\nThese items will get us a step closer to reaching those goals. Now when the students return from gym, they all eagerly head to their lockers to freshen up. This shows the road to good hygiene won't take long because they are already adapting thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1739312291119,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-for-the-win/9101131/","projectTitle":"Hygiene For the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4739573_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504120443774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teejay"},{"teacherId":4739573,"projectId":9101089,"letterContent":"Wow! I truly want to thank you for this great donation of sanitary items at such a pivotal moment for our young girls growing into young ladies. You would think learning in school would be just limited to academics, however, as teachers we find ourselves teaching students in all aspects of their lives. \r\n\r\nThe ladies were so excited to know that during those moments of getting their \"Misses\" and trying to navigate when it may come has been made that much more comfortable for them. It is always the fear of experiencing these moments when not in the comfort of their home and not being prepared. However, with your generosity, we now have a supply of products that will assist our girls and take the embarrassment away. The day after receiving and stocking the items, a young lady was able to come by to ask for some products to assist her because things \"Just Happen\". Thanks again for all that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1739311940090,"projectUrl":"project/normalizing-milestones/9101089/","projectTitle":"Normalizing Milestones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4739573_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504120443774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teejay"},{"teacherId":5387976,"projectId":8595799,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to my Donors Choose project. Your support has made a profound difference in my classroom, allowing my students to engage with hands-on experiments, and have school supplies readily available to them, in ways that were previously impossible.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the classroom necessities, I've seen a noticeable improvement in specific student engagement, student participation during discussions, and \"creativity in project-based learning. Just the other day, the students were able to use the color pencils provide in order to complete a social emotional learning activity.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only enhanced learning in my classroom but has also instilled a sense of excitement and ownership in my students. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your belief in our classroom and your commitment to empowering our students. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1733158425008,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/8595799/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5387976_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753975443338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-e-reed"},{"teacherId":8304247,"projectId":8258317,"letterContent":"When our new veterinarian dramatic play materials arrived, my students were beyond excited! As soon as they saw the animal exam tables, pet carriers, x-rays, and doctor tools, their imaginations immediately came to life. They couldn't wait to put on their vet coats and begin caring for their \"patients.\" We transformed our dramatic play area into an animal clinic, complete with a waiting area, grooming station, and check-up table. Students took turns being veterinarians, pet owners, and receptionists, practicing language skills, cooperation, and empathy as they diagnosed stuffed animals, bandaged paws, and filled out patient forms. It was incredible to see how engaged they were—every child had a role and a purpose.\r\n\r\nI'm so excited for my current class to experience the veterinarian dramatic play area when we begin our pet study. I know they'll love pretending to be veterinarians and exploring what animals need to stay healthy and happy. These materials will help bring our lessons to life as students learn about how to care for pets and compare different kinds of animals. I can't wait to see their creativity and curiosity come alive as they work together, use new vocabulary, and connect their play to real-world experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1715169140604,"projectUrl":"project/veterinarians-needed-preschoolers-apply/8258317/","projectTitle":"Veterinarians Needed: Preschoolers Apply Within","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bianca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8304247_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709760608608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8304247"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5488","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":275,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":95,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.2,"schoolId":5488,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mann Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mann Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/mann-elementary-school/5488"}