{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary Lyon School","outOfStateSupporters":32.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":325424,"projectId":10134600,"letterContent":"WOW! Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called \"The Little Mermaid - \"Les Poissons\" The Fish\" The fake food items, chef hats, and aprons are great additions to our musical production. My students love using them in rehearsal. The items help our music come alive with beautiful color, motion, and realism. These items will help take our production over the top!\r\n\r\nYour generous financial contribution to our project is really making a difference in the music learning of my students. Many of them do not have access to this kind of learning outside of the school setting. You are helping to create music performance memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for supporting high quality music education in our public schools! You are AWESOME!","fullyFundedDate":1775492748942,"projectUrl":"project/the-little-mermaid-les-poissons-the/10134600/","projectTitle":"The Little Mermaid - \"Les Poissons\" The Fish","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp325424_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448745310563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcarrera"},{"teacherId":325424,"projectId":10099200,"letterContent":"WOW! Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called \"Musical Theater - Sailor Hats & Scarfs!\" The sailor hats and scarfs are great additions to our musical production. My students love using them in rehearsal. The items help our music come alive with beautiful color, motion, and realism. These items will help take our production over the top!\r\n\r\nYour generous financial contribution to our project is really making a difference in the music learning of my students. Many of them do not have access to this kind of learning outside of the school setting. You are helping to create music performance memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for supporting high quality music education in our public schools! You are AWESOME!","fullyFundedDate":1775485644785,"projectUrl":"project/musical-theater-sailor-hats-scarfs/10099200/","projectTitle":"Musical Theater - Sailor Hats & Scarfs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp325424_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448745310563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcarrera"},{"teacherId":325424,"projectId":10095242,"letterContent":"WOW! Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called \"Musical Theater Props - Nautical Rope and Faux Food!\" The fake food items and nautical rope are great additions to our musical production. My students love using them in rehearsal. The items help our music come alive with beautiful color, motion, and realism. These items will help take our production over the top!\r\n\r\nYour generous financial contribution to our project is really making a difference in the music learning of my students. Many of them do not have access to this kind of learning outside of the school setting. You are helping to create music performance memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for supporting high quality music education in our public schools! You are AWESOME!","fullyFundedDate":1775493796726,"projectUrl":"project/musical-theater-props-nautical-rope-an/10095242/","projectTitle":"Musical Theater Props - Nautical Rope and Faux Food!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp325424_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448745310563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcarrera"},{"teacherId":8675096,"projectId":9921586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to this project! Students have been overjoyed to receive these new books. \r\nMy students and I are both so grateful for the opportunity to expand the multilingual section of my class library. In the classroom, I'm able to encourage my students to develop their love of reading and to develop literacy skills not only in English, but in their home languages as well. For the first time ever, I am also able to send students home with books in their home languages, so that they can continue their reading practice with family members. \r\nWe are truly so grateful to receive these books. Children's books in other languages are often hard to come by, and for many students this was their first time seeing a children's book in their native language. Many of my students were especially excited to see 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' in Arabic and 'Dog Man' in Spanish. Students who had never been quite interested in reading before suddenly wanted to check out books to take home. \r\nNone of this would be possible without your support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768062473207,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-books-for-multilingual-lear/9921586/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Books for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8675096_orig.jpg?crop=2692,2692,x0,y448&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689895486128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8675096"},{"teacherId":8675096,"projectId":9921609,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in providing new books for my classroom! Students are all so excited about these books. They could not believe that we were receiving so many new books at once!\r\nWith these new books, I have been able to ensure that my students continue to develop a love of reading. This is foundational for future success. Students have been able to explore and check out books that they truly enjoy and that align with their interests. They have read these books at school and have even been able to check out books to take home and share with their families. Your support of this project truly went a long way!","fullyFundedDate":1767632913700,"projectUrl":"project/brand-new-books-for-budding-readers/9921609/","projectTitle":"Brand New Books for Budding Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8675096_orig.jpg?crop=2692,2692,x0,y448&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689895486128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8675096"},{"teacherId":2207142,"projectId":9941222,"letterContent":"Our classroom has already put the new construction and colored paper to great use! Students have been using these materials during our creative centers to design collages, build shapes, and create storytelling projects. One of our favorite moments was when students worked on a \"My Community\" art project, where they used the colorful paper to create buildings, parks, and people that represent their neighborhood. It was amazing to see their ideas come to life as they practiced cutting, gluing, and expressing themselves through art.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Many of them eagerly pointed out their favorite colors and couldn't wait to start creating. For some, having a wide variety of bright, fresh paper made them feel like real artists. Their enthusiasm carried throughout the day, and even students who are usually more reserved were eager to participate and share their work with classmates.\r\n\r\nThese materials will continue to support our upcoming lessons and projects as we explore themes like seasons, recycling, and imaginative storytelling. Next, students will be using the colored paper to create spring-themed crafts and work on collaborative class murals. Your generosity has not only provided essential supplies but has also inspired creativity, confidence, and joy in our classroom. Thank you for helping make learning more engaging and meaningful for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1767190802932,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-learning-paper-supplies-fo/9941222/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Learning: Paper Supplies for Pre-K Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Naranjo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2207142"},{"teacherId":3410297,"projectId":10112381,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire classroom, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. While many of us use technology at home for emails or browsing, its impact in a school setting often comes down to the quality of the resources we can put directly into a student's hands. Thanks to your support, I was able to purchase high-quality color toner, which has completely transformed our daily learning materials. Instead of dull, grayscale worksheets that can feel uninspiring, we are now creating vibrant, color-coded resources that help students better visualize complex data and follow intricate diagrams with ease.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has been the sheer vibrancy and clarity of their new project materials. There is a noticeable \"wow\" factor when I hand out a colorful map or a vivid science chart; it immediately captures their attention and makes the subject matter feel more professional and important. This has been especially impactful for my visual learners and students who struggle with reading comprehension. By using color to highlight key themes or differentiate parts of speech, we've created a roadmap on the page that helps them navigate information more naturally.\r\n\r\nOne particular group of students who often felt discouraged by dense, black-and-white texts has truly warmed to these new materials. I've watched their confidence grow as they use the color-coded guides to self-correct their work, turning what used to be a frustrating task into a rewarding one. Your gift has brought a literal splash of color into our classroom, making every lesson more engaging and accessible. Thank you for investing in the tools that make our students' hard work shine.","fullyFundedDate":1771795886198,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-life-in-color/10112381/","projectTitle":"Classroom Life in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3410297_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530292502579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3410297"},{"teacherId":325424,"projectId":10041108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called \"Fun Friday Checkers & Uno!\" My students have an opportunity to participate in fun Friday. Our collection of checker games and UNO are a great addition to our selection of game choices. My of my students in 8th grade have never been taught how to play traditional checkers. Our checker tournament will be a great way to end the school year. These moments of brevity and fun help set up my students for higher levels of energy and learning throughout the rest of the school day. \r\n\r\nYour generous financial support is making a real difference in learning of my students. Thank you for supporting high quality education in our public schools. Your a AWESOME!","fullyFundedDate":1770818436865,"projectUrl":"project/fun-friday-checkers-uno/10041108/","projectTitle":"Fun Friday Checkers & Uno!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp325424_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448745310563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcarrera"},{"teacherId":1913507,"projectId":9854991,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Your decision to fund the purchase of three mini basketball hoops is more than just a contribution to our equipment closet; it is a transformative gift for our unique physical education program.\r\n\r\nTurning a \"Classroom\" into a Court\r\nAs some of you may know, our school's current scheduling demands have required us to get a bit creative with our definition of a \"gym.\" For several periods a day, our PE sessions take place within the four walls of a standard classroom. While we are experts at making the most of every square foot, traditional athletic equipment—like full-sized basketballs and regulation hoops—simply isn't an option in a space filled with desks, whiteboards, and low ceilings.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, keeping students active in such a confined space was a significant challenge. However, these mini hoops have completely changed the game. They are the perfect scale for our \"classroom-gym,\" allowing us to facilitate high-energy, high-engagement activity without the risk of breaking windows or disrupting neighboring classes.","fullyFundedDate":1761677942133,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-and-kindergarten-can-hoop-it-up/9854991/","projectTitle":"Pre K and Kindergarten Can Hoop it Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1913507_orig.jpg?crop=2440,2440,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559565054332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskachka"},{"teacherId":325424,"projectId":10008781,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing to support our project called \"Support Our Choir Program!\" We will be using the tee shirts to make rewards and incentives for our choir members. We have high expectation for rehearsal and performance. As we work towards our end of the year performances, we want to encourage our students to exhibit great rehearsal practices like sitting quiet, following directions, demonstrating great singing, and having great learning attitudes. These shirts are having a great positive impact on our music rehearsals. My students love coming to choir and are looking forward to our end of the year musical - The Little Mermaid. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting the learning of my music students. Your financial contribution to our choir is creating memories that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1770818445511,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-choir-program/10008781/","projectTitle":"Support Our Choir Program!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp325424_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448745310563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcarrera"},{"teacherId":325424,"projectId":10036285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called \"Cool Vinyl Decorations!\" The colorful adhesive vinyl sheets are the perfect tool for our classroom. We use them on all kinds of surfaces to decorate our classroom. We are using vinyl cutouts to practice things like vocabulary, music notation, and rhythm practice. My students love all the new decorations. My students also love a classroom that is interesting, creative, colorful, and exciting. Our new decorations and learning tools are a great help in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom with such a generous financial contribution to our classroom. You are helping to make student learning practical and effective as they take steps to reach for higher level of learning. Thank you for supporting high quality music education in our public schools.","fullyFundedDate":1770818426938,"projectUrl":"project/cool-vinyl-decorations/10036285/","projectTitle":"Cool Vinyl Decorations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp325424_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448745310563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcarrera"},{"teacherId":1913507,"projectId":9486215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my students. They have listened to so much music and danced so much in physical education class. We currently have to have class in a classroom and this really helps so students can hear the sound clearer than from my laptop speakers. You have made such an impact in my program and with the students at Lyon. This speaker will last for years and years to come in my physical education program. I'm assuming I will continue to have physical education classes in a classroom in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1760377953188,"projectUrl":"project/dance-to-the-music/9486215/","projectTitle":"Dance to the Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1913507_orig.jpg?crop=2440,2440,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559565054332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskachka"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5502","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":978,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.4,"schoolId":5502,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary Lyon School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary Lyon School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/mary-lyon-school/5502"}