{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ronald McNair Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9477416,"projectId":10183121,"letterContent":"The children that are able to help with cleaning, help in maintaining hygiene and cleanliness throughout the day, especially given the importance of keeping spaces clean and healthy. It also provides a learning opportunity for students on how to take care of their environment and develop responsibility.\r\n \r\nWhen you make cleaning fun, it provides a different way for our children to help. Their eager now to clean and they always help with a smile on their faces. Anything regarding education and cleaning should be filled with excitement and fun ideas.","fullyFundedDate":1776528786053,"projectUrl":"project/clean-environment/10183121/","projectTitle":"Clean Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9477416"},{"teacherId":8843333,"projectId":10129162,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support to our outside project.\r\n\r\nThe wagon has quickly become an essential part of our day. As you can see from the pictures, it's a big help in transporting materials, lunches, water cups, balls, and snacks. It allows my students to work together, take turns, and build social skills. These experiences are especially meaningful, as it promotes physical activity, and imaginative play- all critical of early childhood development.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your commitment of supporting our students. Thank you for helping us make learning more active, and meaningful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1774963833559,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-getting-ready-for-warmer-weather/10129162/","projectTitle":"We Are Getting Ready for Warmer Weather and Sunny Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeFeLL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8843333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707333856219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8843333"},{"teacherId":8843333,"projectId":9965778,"letterContent":"Hunger can often be a barrier to academic success, and because of your support, this barrier has been removed. Your donation ensures that every student has the opportunity to feel comfortable and cared for while in class.\r\n\r\n These snacks are more than food, it's a source of comfort, stability, and encouragement. It creates a positive learning environment where my students can concentrate, participate, and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their well-being and success. Your kindnesss is making a meaningful difference daily.","fullyFundedDate":1774963857791,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-hungry-little-preschoolers/9965778/","projectTitle":"Hungry Hungry Little Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeFeLL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8843333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707333856219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8843333"},{"teacherId":8843333,"projectId":10121060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing scooters, snacks, and classroom supplies for my students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in their daily experience.\r\n\r\nThe students now have a exciting opportunity to build coordination, balance, and confidence while engaging in active play. For many of the students, it's their first experience riding scooters, and the joy and pride on their faces as they learn and grow is priceless.\r\n\r\nThe snacks help keep my students energized, focused, and ready to learn. The boost from these snacks allows them to fully participate and stay engaged in classroom activities. your generosity is unmatched.\r\n\r\nYour support not only nourishes their bodies, but also encourages a positive and productive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1774963842420,"projectUrl":"project/spring-forward-to-warmer-weather-and-act/10121060/","projectTitle":"Spring Forward to Warmer Weather and Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeFeLL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8843333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707333856219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8843333"},{"teacherId":8843333,"projectId":9958117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom with these essential cleaning supplies. We are able to keep our classroom clean, safe, and welcoming for all students.\r\nHaving access to these supplies help us maintain healthy habits.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, it teaches my students the importance of responsibility and taking care of their shared environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only supports our physical classroom, but shows my students the power of community generosity. It shows my students that there are people who truly care about their well-being and education.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are very grateful for this positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1774963836955,"projectUrl":"project/blasting-into-2026-with-a-clean-environm/9958117/","projectTitle":"Blasting Into 2026 With A Clean Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeFeLL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8843333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707333856219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8843333"},{"teacherId":9920445,"projectId":9695220,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for your contribution to my classroom. My students are using the products that were donated as a clam down tool when things seem to get to much for them. Seeing as though my students are artistic/non-verbal students, they see the items and know what they are and I feel like they express themselves via knowing what fidget suits best for them. the next steps in my classroom is to teach my students how to identify colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and also calm down time. I think that part will go smoothly for them.","fullyFundedDate":1758927818450,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-world/9695220/","projectTitle":"Fidget World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9920445_orig.jpg?crop=811,811,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740499824462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sotoris-whitfield"},{"teacherId":9920445,"projectId":9483117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students and I have been using these materials to make sure the classroom is fully cleaned, organized, and smelling good. A specific classroom moment was when one of the students got sick and threw up. We came together in the class and made sure that everything got cleaned and sanitized. Seeing as though my students are artistic and non-verbal, they really didn't know what was what. In my classroom, we do a number of things with kids in making sure that learning gos forth. So, our next lesson project is teaching them how to cut, paste, recognize colors and shape.","fullyFundedDate":1764740673016,"projectUrl":"project/clean-up-clean-up-everybody-do-your-sh/9483117/","projectTitle":"Clean Up, Clean Up, Everybody Do Your Share","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9920445_orig.jpg?crop=811,811,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740499824462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sotoris-whitfield"},{"teacherId":8072486,"projectId":9963507,"letterContent":"In Chicago, the transition from fall to winter and the unpredictable \"second winter\" of spring means our students spend a significant portion of their year indoors. Without a playground to burn off energy, preschool classrooms in underserved areas can become places of high stress. However, thanks to your support of indoor puzzles and collaborative games, you have transformed our long winter months into a season of cognitive and social growth.\r\n\r\nThey say if you don't like the weather in Chicago, wait five minutes—but for a preschooler, five minutes without an activity feels like an hour! Thank you for making our indoor days the best days of the week.","fullyFundedDate":1774963814234,"projectUrl":"project/chicago-winters-indoor-recess/9963507/","projectTitle":"Chicago Winters = Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stonewall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8072486_orig.jpg?crop=1193,1194,x0,y505&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639587192835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8072486"},{"teacherId":5679273,"projectId":9968228,"letterContent":"We would like to thank you all for the cleaning materials for our classroom. Our students are able to learn in a clean environment. The season has changed and our students are coming to school with colds. We have taught them to sneeze and cough in their arms but sometimes they forget and spread unwanted germs to their friends. With your help we are able to sanitize the children play areas at the end of each day. We are utilizing the lysol wipes to keep our doorknobs, chairs, light switches and furniture clean. We have a bathroom in our classroom which needs attention throughout the day. We are able to do a check and clean up behind our boys who sometimes tend to miss the toilet, lol. \r\n\r\nI would like to share my reaction first, lol. I was so excited that our project got chosen. I was like wow, this is so cool. As the packages began to arrive, we laid everything out to make sure we received everything. As the children walked in from their special, they were like wow, we have a lot of stuff. They were so happy, it doesnt take much to put a smile on their faces. \r\n\r\nIts getting close to the end of the school year, so my next project is to continue to clean, organize, pack and store. I am currently working on organizing my closet so I will definitely need more storage bins. Once im done with the closet, my plan is to update the kids library, will need new storage bins for that as well. As im packing and sorting, I will get rid of things that are broken or that have missing pieces.","fullyFundedDate":1774963810338,"projectUrl":"project/a-healthy-start-to-a-new-year/9968228/","projectTitle":"A Healthy Start to a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Townes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5679273_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y295&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739299658065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5679273"},{"teacherId":8843333,"projectId":9977535,"letterContent":"I would like to say Thank you for your generosity. The students are enjoying the snacks and juice for snack time. As you can see the sunglasses are a biggest hit. \r\n\r\nWe use the baby bottles in our dramatic play area, and I wish you could hear the conversations going on. Watching the students cooking and feeding their baby all the same time, is a sight to see.\r\n\r\nAs for our cleaning supplies, they are always in need. The weather is constantly changing, and the students noses are always running.\r\n\r\nIn closing, we appreciate your funding to our project.","fullyFundedDate":1772550520034,"projectUrl":"project/jump-starting-2026-in-a-new-way/9977535/","projectTitle":"Jump Starting 2026 In A New Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeFeLL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8843333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707333856219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8843333"},{"teacherId":6769458,"projectId":10001266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity has allowed my students, who have severe and profound needs, to use resources that truly support their learning. We use them daily during morning meetings and small group activities, helping students stay engaged and participate. One special moment was seeing a student who usually struggles with focus remain attentive and interact during a lesson.\r\nWhen the materials were introduced, students showed excitement through smiles, eye contact, and reaching for items. These small but meaningful reactions showed how impactful the resources are. Moving forward, we will continue using them to build communication, social skills, and independence. Thank you again for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768925300657,"projectUrl":"project/safe-supplies-for-special-learners/10001266/","projectTitle":"Safe Supplies for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bekoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6769458_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659707275058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6769458"},{"teacherId":9010448,"projectId":9865272,"letterContent":"I want to start out by saying a huge THANK YOU for funding my project! The headphones have made a huge impact in my classroom! I have a handful of students who have individualized learning plans where they have accommodations that require them to be able to listen to texts we are reading in class. These headphones have allowed them to access texts in the classroom and work towards their goals! \r\n\r\nAnother valuable feature of these headphones is that they have a microphone. My students have plans where instead of writing by hand they are able to speak into the speaker and what they say comes up on the screen. For students who are unable to write, these headphones have provided them a way to complete their writing assignments. \r\n\r\nThese headphones have made such a positive impact on my students learning experience and it is all thanks to YOU. THANK YOU!!","fullyFundedDate":1763391313750,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-headphones/9865272/","projectTitle":"Middle School Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vermeulen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9010448_orig.jpg?crop=1067,1067,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685977340202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9010448"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5415","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":333,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":74,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.9,"schoolId":5415,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ronald McNair Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ronald McNair Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/mcnair-academic-center/5415"}