{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Leland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":775499,"projectId":10300512,"letterContent":"We have received the products from your wonderful donations. The chart paper and headphone holders I put to use right away! We have not started our fractions units, but students are anxiously awaiting using the fraction pieces...I even gave them a chance to explore.\r\nW are so grateful for your donations to this project! The materials have enhanced my intruction and student engagement. By using the chart paper I am able to make the learning visual and as a reminder of our learning. The markers and erasers alllow students to use new and learned strategies, independently. I am pleased with the gifts we received and our plans for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1781716375030,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-the-works/10300512/","projectTitle":"Math in the Works","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Banks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp775499_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504199454846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/775499"},{"teacherId":8178762,"projectId":10510523,"letterContent":"When the boxes containing our new Flex-Space Wobble Chairs arrived, the excitement in our classroom was absolutely contagious! I gathered my \"kinder friends\" together to unveil our new seating, and their faces immediately lit up with joy. They could not wait to sit down and test out the gentle rocking motion, and the room was quickly filled with giggles and a massive, spontaneous round of our signature \"double power claps.\" Seeing how thrilled and valued they felt to have a comfortable space designed specifically for their growing bodies was truly heartwarming, and I am so deeply grateful to you for making that moment possible.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these amazing chairs every single day during our small group instruction, and the impact on their learning has been incredible. The ability to gently wiggle and move while seated has completely transformed our learning environment, turning restless energy into sustained focus. Just yesterday, during our literacy centers, I watched a group of students working together to build CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. One student, who usually struggles to sit still for long periods, was happily and quietly rocking on his wobble chair while confidently helping his partner sound out a tricky word. Because he was physically comfortable, he was able to stay fully engaged and offer his peer that beautiful, supportive encouragement that makes our classroom so special.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to channel this newfound focus into our upcoming collaborative math unit on addition. The students will be working in pairs at our small group table to solve story problems using counting blocks. Knowing they have these ergonomic, flexible seats means they can comfortably lean in, share materials, and collaborate without the distraction of physical discomfort. Thank you again for providing the comfortable foundation my students need to actively learn, grow, and lift each other up every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1787411066179,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-while-we-work-wobble-chairs-for/10510523/","projectTitle":"Wiggle While We Work: Wobble Chairs for Kinder Friends!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8178762_orig.jpg?crop=1146,1146,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784648739503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8178762"},{"teacherId":9922089,"projectId":10510033,"letterContent":"The easel board has made a meaningful impact in my classroom, especially during small-group instruction. It gives me a designated space to model skills, display examples, and provide step-by-step instruction while working closely with students. During small groups, I can easily adjust lessons to meet individual learning needs and keep students actively engaged. The easel also allows students to interact with the lesson by writing, solving problems, and sharing their thinking. Having this resource has made small-group learning more organized, interactive, and effective for my second-grade students.","fullyFundedDate":1787664821992,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-big-learning/10510033/","projectTitle":"Small Groups, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lilly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922089"},{"teacherId":8660003,"projectId":10515314,"letterContent":"It's been a great start to the new school year and this has been in large part to you and your donation. Especially in special education, the first few weeks of a new school year can be difficult for kids, as they attempt to get adjusted to a new routine, new teachers, and new classmates. Having a classroom that is stocked with essentials goes such a long way in allowing me to be as supportive a teacher as possible.\r\nFrom the snacks to the fidgets, students were so excited to help open packages and see what new items we had to add to our room. Knowing that someone out there is thinking of them and wants them to be successful has filled their hearts with such joy and made them feel so special. \r\nOur goal for this year is to learn and grow in a fun and safe environment. This simple cannot happen without paper. With my school in a paper drought, classroom teachers must spend money out of their pocket to buy paper, and your donation will give of months of coloring sheets, math problem sets, and paper books. We're going to continue to take advantage of the resources you have provided to have an incredible year together.","fullyFundedDate":1787664834454,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-essentials/10515314/","projectTitle":"Back to School Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8660003_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y717&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756127194857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8660003"},{"teacherId":4978767,"projectId":10297719,"letterContent":"This math project is going to be a true game changer for my students! The math workbooks will give them consistent opportunities to practice, build confidence, and strengthen the skills they are learning in class. The headphones will allow students to use digital math resources with greater focus and fewer distractions.Together, these resources will help create a more engaging, focused, and supportive learning environmen. My students will have the tools they need to practice, learn at their own pace, and take greater ownership of their math learning. I am so excited","fullyFundedDate":1784838588841,"projectUrl":"project/math-today-growth-tomorrow/10297719/","projectTitle":"Math Today, Growth Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4978767_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705603958420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4978767"},{"teacherId":4978767,"projectId":9984193,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our DonorsChoose supporters, my students now have the essential classroom supplies they need to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn. The new electric pencil sharpener and replacement headphones have reduced classroom interruptions and helped our daily routines run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nThese resources allow students to work independently during online learning, small-group instruction, testing accommodations, and math practice. With fewer distractions and more access to the tools they need, students spend more time learning, build independence, and stay engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778247901644,"projectUrl":"project/re-stocking-essential-classroom-tools-fo/9984193/","projectTitle":"Re-Stocking Essential Classroom Tools for Daily Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4978767_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705603958420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4978767"},{"teacherId":8660003,"projectId":10231953,"letterContent":"This was such a great school year and your support means everything! We were already able to utilize this white board cart and anchor chart paper to make learning connections and dive deeper into our unit about animals. This donation is something that will make a great difference in our classroom for years to come.\r\nOne of my favorite parts about teaching is finding new ways to connect with students, and in special education, students have so many unique gifts and languages in which they learn. One of my students will make a great engineer one day, and set up the entire cart for me with no help. He has a very tactile, kinesthetic brain, and it's such a joy to see students dive into their strengths. I'm thankful he has been given opportunities to explore what he's good at and what he enjoys, thanks to this donation.","fullyFundedDate":1778110170538,"projectUrl":"project/a-anchor-charts/10231953/","projectTitle":"A+ Anchor Charts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8660003_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y717&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756127194857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8660003"},{"teacherId":9876931,"projectId":9917085,"letterContent":"We are so grateful that you have chosen and trusted us from George Leland S.T.E.M elementary school to benefits these materials and resources for our VISUAL ARTS program. It is indeed a great help for all my students from PreK through 8th grades to have a chance continuing their cognitive and psychomotor developments by using these materials in our Arts activities. 🎨 My students are more engage and motivated when our arts materials are available. Their creativity and passion for drawing/sketching shows in thier works. \r\n\r\nGOD BLESS YOU MORE! and We hope that you can help more schools. YOU really given all students a great chance to show their talent in arts.","fullyFundedDate":1766540845630,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-giving/9917085/","projectTitle":"The Art of Giving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adupe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9876931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778700195984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9876931"},{"teacherId":8178762,"projectId":9821309,"letterContent":"When the box of puppets finally arrived, the excitement in our classroom was truly magical. I gathered my \"kinder friends\" on the rug, and as I pulled out the first puppet, their eyes widened with pure joy and amazement. The room immediately erupted into a spontaneous round of our signature \"double power claps\"! They were so eager to hold them and start giving them voices. Watching their faces light up was a beautiful moment, and I was proud knowing your generosity made that joy possible.\r\n\r\nSince that day, these puppets have become an essential part of our daily learning, transforming how we practice empathy, language, and problem-solving. Just last week, we used them for a collaborative storytelling project. One of my quietest students, who usually hesitates to speak up in a group, put on a brave bear puppet and suddenly found a confident voice. Through the puppet, he led his group in acting out a story about sharing a toy. Watching his peers immediately support his brave moment with enthusiastic high-fives was a powerful reminder of how these resources are building both individual confidence and our strong, supportive classroom community.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to create our very own \"Kindness Theater.\" The students are currently working in small groups to write short, simple scripts highlighting ways to help a friend in need or resolve a playground conflict. They are even using basic engineering skills to design small props and backgrounds out of recycled materials for their puppet characters! We plan to perform these mini-shows for each other at the end of the month. Thank you for giving my students the tools to express their creativity and amplify the incredible kindness they share with one another every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764690886520,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-puppet-play-in-kindergarten/9821309/","projectTitle":"The Power of Puppet Play in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8178762_orig.jpg?crop=1146,1146,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784648739503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8178762"},{"teacherId":10424449,"projectId":10073726,"letterContent":"The Impact: Privacy, Peace, and Progress\r\nA Transformation of Space and Spirit\r\nThe arrival of the acoustic partitions has completely redefined the \"vibe\" of our shared specialist room. What used to be a high-traffic, often chaotic environment is now a professional suite of \"mini-clinics.\" We recently used the partitions to facilitate a sensitive psychological evaluation for a student who usually struggles with sensory overload. In the past, every footsteps in the hallway or a nearby speech lesson would have derailed their focus. This time, tucked away in the Testing & Evaluation Zone, the student remained calm, engaged, and—most importantly—felt safe. It wasn't just a test; it was a demonstration of what our students can achieve when their environment respects their needs.\r\n\r\nThe \"Big Reveal\"\r\nWhen the students first saw the partitions, the reaction was an immediate sense of wonder. One of our students with Autism walked in, ran their hand over the dampening fabric, and whispered, \"It's finally quiet in here.\" There was a visible \"exhale\" from the kids. For them, these aren't just office supplies; they are boundaries that say, \"Your privacy and your focus matter to us.\" The Nurse's corner, in particular, has become a place of dignity. Students no longer feel like they are \"on display\" when receiving medical care or taking medication.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next for Our Students?\r\nWith our \"Private Health Corner\" and \"Calm Therapy Bay\" now fully operational, we are moving into a new phase of specialized care:\r\n\r\nSocial-Emotional Goal Setting: Our social workers are beginning 1-on-1 confidential counseling sessions where students can practice vulnerability without fear of being overheard.\r\n\r\nIntensive Speech Milestones: Our Speech-Language Pathologists are starting high-focus articulation drills that require the specific \"quiet\" these partitions provide.\r\n\r\nThe \"Progress\" in Peace: We are now able to collect more accurate data during evaluations because environmental distractions have been neutralized.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just buy partitions; it bought respect for our students' journey. Thank you for making this \"Progress\" possible!","fullyFundedDate":1770234067629,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-peace-and-progress-a-dedicate/10073726/","projectTitle":"Privacy, Peace, and Progress: a Dedicated Space for Specialized Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Finlay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10424449_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770152100048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10424449"},{"teacherId":9922089,"projectId":9674992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our classroom reading rug. Your support has truly made a difference in creating a more inviting and flexible learning environment for our students. Because of you, our classroom now has a cozy space that encourages a love for reading and learning.\r\nThe reading rug is used daily during independent reading time, giving students a quiet, comfortable spot to curl up with a good book. It has also become a valuable learning space during spelling activities. The rug allows students to step away from their desks, engage with the words in a new area, and learn in a way that feels fresh and exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1767205321905,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rug/9674992/","projectTitle":"Reading Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lilly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922089"},{"teacherId":10297304,"projectId":9784452,"letterContent":"The students at Leland Elementary greatly benefited from these donations. They got to experience a full pickle ball unit where they learned the rules, practiced the skills, and got to play in full games.\r\n\r\nThe nets themselves also provided team building and leadership opportunities for the students as they had to assemble the nets and take them apart each period. Students worked together and developed some building skills as well.\r\n\r\nWe at Leland greatly appreciate all the support for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759624181504,"projectUrl":"project/pickle-ball-the-latest-craze/9784452/","projectTitle":"Pickle ball: The Latest Craze","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297304"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5665","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":343,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":85,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.2,"schoolId":5665,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George Leland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George Leland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/may-community-academy/5665"}