{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary Lyon School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":325424,"projectId":10501556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called \"Save Our Floor and Carpet!\" We want to keep our classroom clean, presentable, and functioning well. The chair protectors we requested are just the items that we need to make this happen. It may not seem like much. My students know from the moment they walk into our music classroom that learning here is special and that we want them to reach for high levels of success in their learning. \r\n\r\nYour generous financial donation will really make a difference in the learning of my students. Sometimes, the simple classroom items can make the biggest difference in the learning of my students. Thank you for supporting high quality music education in our public school. You are helping to change the lives of my students through their participation in our music program. You are AWESOME!","fullyFundedDate":1787193715734,"projectUrl":"project/save-our-floor-and-carpet/10501556/","projectTitle":"Save Our Floor and Carpet!","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":10098994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project called \"Theater Arts - Smoke and Bubble Tech.\" The smoke machine was a smashing success at our production of The Little Mermaid. We used the smoke machine for Ursula's Lair. The smoke and fog added a theatrical flair that added so much to our story. High tech special effects really make a difference and the audience loves it. We are hoping to use the machine for many years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting high quality music education in our public schools. Your generous financial contribution to our program has made my students musical theater experience better. They have created memories that will last a lifetime as a result of your participation in our program. You are AWESOME! BRAVO!","fullyFundedDate":1776109127835,"projectUrl":"project/theater-arts-smoke-and-bubble-tech/10098994/","projectTitle":"Theater Arts - Smoke and Bubble Tech","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":10201875,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project called \"Dance Props for \"The Little Mermaid!\" The dance props and ribbons were the perfect tools to add to our dance numbers. These items added great theatrical moments to our production. Our school community was so proud of what our students accomplished. Many of our students do not have the opportunity to participate in these kinds of fine arts activities outside of the school setting. Your participation in our production has truly made a difference in the learning of my students. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting high quality fine arts programs in our school through your encouragement and generous donation. You have had a wonderful positive effect in the learning of my students. Their lives have been changed for the better as a result of your donation to our project. You are AWESOME!","fullyFundedDate":1777911929341,"projectUrl":"project/dance-props-for-the-little-mermaid/10201875/","projectTitle":"Dance Props for \"The Little Mermaid!\"","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":10138030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project called \"Music Theater - Wigs & Mustaches!\" Our school's production of The Little Mermaid was a great success. Seventy students participated in the show and experienced musical theater in spectacular ways. Your generous financial support help us provide costumes that truly elevated the theatrical presentation of our show. Your participation in our show helped my students reach for higher levels of success than we thought were possible. The collection of wigs and mustaches were a sight to behold. We are already planning and preparing to make this year's production even better!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting high quality fine arts instruction for our students. They created memories that will last a lifetime through their dedication and interaction in our program. Your generosity has made a positive impact on their lives. You are AWESOME!","fullyFundedDate":1777467781885,"projectUrl":"project/music-theater-wigs-mustaches/10138030/","projectTitle":"Music Theater - Wigs & Mustaches!","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":10137378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called \"Costumes for The Little Mermaid!\" Our show was a great success! The costumes that we acquired through your generous financial contribution helped up create a theatrical presentation that our school was so excited about and proud of. Many of my students do not have the opportunity to participate in theater arts activities out side of the school setting. It it so important that they get a chance to experience these things through our schools fine arts department. You have helped create memories for these students that will last a lifetime! AMAZING!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting high quality arts experiences for our students. Your generous gift make this all possible. Your are AWESOME! You have changed the lives of my students for the better!","fullyFundedDate":1775498465762,"projectUrl":"project/costumes-for-the-little-mermaid/10137378/","projectTitle":"Costumes for \"The Little Mermaid!\"","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":10091638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project called \"The Little Mermaid Jr. - Costumes & Props!\" Our production was such a great success. The costumes and props that your generous donation supplied for us really made a difference in the quality of our show. We know that looking and sounding great go together to create a wonderful learning experience for our students. Our musical had very theatrical and creative look because of your generosity and support. My students life experience through their participation in fine arts has been greatly enhanced through your participation in our program. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting high quality fine arts education in our school. My students would not have access to these kinds of learning experiences without your financial contributions. You are AWESOME!","fullyFundedDate":1773675051973,"projectUrl":"project/the-little-mermaid-jr-costumes-prop/10091638/","projectTitle":"The Little Mermaid Jr. - Costumes & Props!","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":8059938,"projectId":9598860,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing \"The Heartfelt Library\" to life. Your generosity has filled our classroom with beautiful new books that do far more than teach reading mechanics. They are actively helping my students build critical life skills and emotional intelligence.While our donors know the joy of getting lost in a good story, teaching reading requires using books as tools for deep cognitive and social growth. Beyond academics, these books serve as vital tools for social-emotional learning. We use them to explore complex themes like empathy, resilience, inclusivity, and self-regulation. By analyzing the challenges faces by characters on the page, my students are learning how to name their own emotions and navigate real-world conflicts in their daily lives.This library has had a profound impact on my reluctant readers and those who previously struggled to find books that reflected their lived experiences.Thank you for putting these life-changing books into the hands of my students. You have built a lasting foundation for a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1764728219140,"projectUrl":"project/the-heartfelt-library/9598860/","projectTitle":"The Heartfelt Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059938_orig.jpg?crop=1584,1584,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749736904780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-karla-classroom"},{"teacherId":8059938,"projectId":9658960,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing \"Lasting Learning: A Laminator for Our Classroom\" to life. While a laminator might seem like a simple office tool, in a classroom, it is a powerful piece of technology. It bridges the gap between fleeting daily lessons and permanent, hands-on learning. Your generosity has changed how my students interact with their daily curriculum.In a school setting, technology is at its best when it makes learning interactive and durable. This laminator allows me to turn fragile paper materials into heavy-duty, reusable learning tools.What excites the students most is the glossy, professional look and feel of the laminated materials. When they see a freshly laminated resource, they view it as something premium and special, which instantly elevates their engagement. They also love the simple magic of the \"wipe-away\" feature, which turns standard classwork into a reusable, game-like activity.This technology has been a game-changer for my kinesthetic learners and students with fine-motor or organizational challenges. One student in particular used to get highly frustrated when paper worksheets would tear, smudge, or wrinkle as they wrote and erased. This frustration often led to emotional shutdowns.Thank you for providing the essential technology that makes our learning truly last.","fullyFundedDate":1762266362874,"projectUrl":"project/lasting-learning-a-laminator-for-our-cl/9658960/","projectTitle":"Lasting Learning: A Laminator for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059938_orig.jpg?crop=1584,1584,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749736904780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-karla-classroom"},{"teacherId":8059938,"projectId":9598812,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing \"Spaces to Shine: SEL Decor & Sensory Supports\" to life. Your generosity has transformed our physical classroom environment into an inspiring, supportive sanctuary where every student feels seen, valued, and equipped to learn.When my students walked into the classroom and saw the vibrant new social-emotional learning (SEL) decor and specialized sensory supports, their reaction was pure magic. There was an immediate chorus of gasps, smiles, and excited whispers. They instantly noticed the positive, empowering visuals on the walls and the calming sensory tools arranged neatly in our workspace. One of my students looked around and said, \"It feels so peaceful in here now.\" Your gift immediately changed the energy of our room, making it feel less like a rigid institutional space and more like a warm, welcoming community built just for them.We integrate these resources into our daily routine to build self-awareness and emotional regulation skills. The SEL decor serves as a visual compass, offering daily reminders of growth mindset vocabulary, coping strategies, and emotional check-in cues. The sensory supports give students the concrete tools they need to manage overstimulation, anxiety, or restlessness without disrupting their academic progress.Thank you for providing the resources that allow my students to shine bright every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755906878250,"projectUrl":"project/spaces-to-shine-sel-decor-sensory-sup/9598812/","projectTitle":"Spaces to Shine: SEL Decor & Sensory Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059938_orig.jpg?crop=1584,1584,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749736904780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-karla-classroom"},{"teacherId":8059938,"projectId":9408954,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing \"Games That Grow Us: Building SEL Skills Through Play\" to life. Your generosity has brought immense joy and valuable life lessons into our classroom. When the students first saw the stack of new games, the classroom erupted in cheers. Their eyes went wide, and they immediately started crowding around to see the titles. They could not believe these high-quality, fun resources were entirely for them. \r\nKnowing that generous donors chose to support their classroom made them feel incredibly special and valued. We now use these games weekly to intentionally build social-emotional skills like teamwork, patience, and conflict resolution.Thank you for teaching my students how to grow, connect, and learn through the power of play.","fullyFundedDate":1755915848788,"projectUrl":"project/games-that-grow-us-building-sel-skills/9408954/","projectTitle":"Games That Grow Us: Building SEL Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059938_orig.jpg?crop=1584,1584,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749736904780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-karla-classroom"},{"teacherId":8059938,"projectId":9406435,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing \"Comfort & Connection: Furnishing the Classroom for Emotional Wellness\" to life. Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a sanctuary of safety, focus, and healing. When the students first walked in and saw the new carpet space, their faces completely lit up with surprise and joy. Many gasped, and one student immediately asked, \"Wow, where did you get this?\" They were incredibly touched that people they have never met cared enough to send them these beautiful resources. The immediate sense of ownership and pride they felt was palpable, and it instantly boosted our classroom morale. \r\nWe use these resources every single day to manage stress and regulate emotions. The cozy seating and sensory tools have given students a safe space to decompress when they feel overwhelmed. Recently, a student was having a highly anxious morning and struggling to participate in our lesson. Instead of acting out or shutting down, they asked to use the new wellness corner. After ten minutes of quiet reflection using the comfort items, they regulated their emotions, calmly returned to their desk, and successfully finished their assignment. It was a beautiful testament to how these materials foster independence and resilience. Moving forward, we are integrating this space into our upcoming social-emotional learning (SEL) unit on self-regulation and coping strategies. Students will research different healthy ways to handle stress and create personal \"wellness blueprints.\" They will use our new classroom setup to test which sensory inputs and seating styles help them focus best during independent reading and testing blocks.Thank you for investing in my students' mental health and academic success. You have made a permanent, positive difference in our lives.","fullyFundedDate":1750774777955,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-connection-furnishing-the-cla/9406435/","projectTitle":"Comfort & Connection: Furnishing the Classroom for Emotional Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059938_orig.jpg?crop=1584,1584,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749736904780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-karla-classroom"},{"teacherId":4196106,"projectId":10071579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. As I mentioned in my original post, I just became my school librarian this year. One of the first things I noticed about the library was how small our Spanish collection was. I teach at a school in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, and our student population is 93% Hispanic. Yet the book selection in our library was only about 5% Spanish. Obviously increasing our Spanish-language collection was one of my top priorities this year.\r\n\r\nSeeing all the new Spanish books in our library brought immediate joy to my students, particularly to two classrooms: my 229 first graders and my 224 second graders. These are both classes of primarily Spanish-speaking (and reading!) students. Each week in library they were choosing books from a very small selection. This project exponentially increased how many books they have to choose from! They've been so excited to recommend books to each other and choose their new books each week. They are so very grateful, as am I.","fullyFundedDate":1772033609462,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-reading-in-all-our-languages/10071579/","projectTitle":"Promoting Reading in All Our Languages: Ingles Y Espanol","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strug","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4196106_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582646099530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4196106"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5502","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":985,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":89,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"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"}