{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nash Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1668439,"projectId":9586895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to help fund this project! I appreciate the support in making sure that each student who enters my classroom will have the necessary supplies to be organized and stay on task.\r\n\r\nThe students love having their own box of crayons and have been putting them to good use as we have been busy getting work done in the classroom. The colored folders have made it easy for all students to know where their different assignments go and easy to pull them out when needed.\r\n\r\nAs we head into cold and allergy season, we are thankful to be fully stocked with plenty of Kleenex for our class!","fullyFundedDate":1755741967608,"projectUrl":"project/rollin-into-a-new-school-year/9586895/","projectTitle":"Rollin' Into a New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nazario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1668439_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657589063422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1668439"},{"teacherId":9227213,"projectId":9064845,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has flexible seating with chair bands, a Lakeshore Leveled Library mobile cart, and A Little Spot of Feelings set—all already making a significant impact. The chair bands have been an excellent support for students who need movement to stay focused, allowing them to participate in lessons without feeling restless. The mobile cart has quickly become a favorite spot in the room; students were thrilled to explore the new books, and I'll never forget the smiles as they eagerly picked their first \"just-right\" book to read. Our A Little Spot of Feelings materials have been a hit during morning meetings, helping students identify emotions and use strategies to manage them throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese resources are used daily during reading rotations, writing workshops, and social-emotional lessons. One memorable moment was seeing a student struggling with focus stay fully engaged in reading for an entire session—something they proudly shared with their peers. Next, we'll launch a reading stamina challenge using our new leveled library and incorporate our feelings lessons into small group discussions. Your support has helped create a learning space where academic growth and emotional well-being go hand in hand, and my students are thriving because of it.","fullyFundedDate":1747860340197,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning-spaces-emotional-gro/9064845/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning Spaces & Emotional Growth: Focus, Reading, and SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9227213_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732591730423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deyo"},{"teacherId":9227213,"projectId":8950895,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our second graders now have new kids' headphones, Lakeshore leveled books, and fresh classroom supplies that make a real difference in their learning. The headphones have been a game-changer—students can now focus during reading stations and online learning without distraction. The leveled books have quickly become a favorite; one special moment was watching a reluctant reader proudly finish an entire book at their just-right level. The joy on their face said it all.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, the excitement was contagious—students eagerly explored the books, tested the headphones, and started imagining how they'd use the new materials. These resources are used daily during small group reading, independent work, and technology-based lessons. Next, we'll use them in our upcoming reading challenge, where each student will set and work toward personal reading goals. Your support is helping build confident, engaged readers who are excited to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1734559002462,"projectUrl":"project/books-beyond-fueling-a-love-for-readi/8950895/","projectTitle":"Books & Beyond: Fueling a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9227213_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732591730423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deyo"},{"teacherId":6737198,"projectId":9227151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your support in providing high-interest, low-readability (hi-lo) books, social-emotional learning books, and other targeted reading, writing, and math resources has made a lasting impact on my students in special education.\r\n\r\nThe hi-lo books have been a game-changer—capturing my students' attention with age-appropriate topics while meeting them at their reading level. These books are helping to build both fluency and confidence in reluctant readers. The social-emotional stories have opened up safe and meaningful conversations around feelings, relationships, and coping strategies—skills that are just as important as academics.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the reading comprehension workbooks, writing supports, and math-focused texts you helped provide are giving my students the extra practice they need in a way that's engaging and accessible. These materials are helping reinforce foundational skills while allowing students to work at their own pace and celebrate small successes along the way.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is a more inclusive, motivating, and supportive space. You've given my students the tools they need to grow both academically and emotionally—and for that, I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744212160389,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-potential-powerful-books-for/9227151/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Potential: Powerful Books for Exceptional Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coleen Pamaran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6737198"},{"teacherId":6737198,"projectId":9202966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of storage baskets and classroom organizers. Your support has truly made a meaningful difference in our learning space.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, our classroom is now more structured, accessible, and calm—exactly the kind of environment our students need to thrive. The baskets and organizers help us keep materials neat, clearly labeled, and easy for students to find and return. This level of order is especially important in a special education setting, where consistency and visual organization support focus, independence, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we've created a space where students feel more at ease and ready to learn. Your kindness has brought not just supplies, but a sense of peace and pride to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1742823941972,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-for-success-in-a-special-educ/9202966/","projectTitle":"Organizing for Success in a Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coleen Pamaran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6737198"},{"teacherId":6737198,"projectId":9202859,"letterContent":"The snacks not only satisfy immediate hunger but also promote a more supportive and equitable learning environment. Students are more engaged, less irritable, and better able to concentrate during lessons. The snacks also serve as positive reinforcement, helping motivate students to complete tasks and make good choices throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the act of receiving a snack fosters a sense of care and consistency. It tells my students that someone believes in them and their right to a nurturing, respectful learning space. For many, this small gesture has a big emotional impact—boosting their confidence and reminding them that they are seen and valued.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, these simple yet powerful snacks help break down barriers to learning and create a classroom culture rooted in compassion, inclusion, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1742947767076,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-providing-snacks-for-spec/9202859/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Providing Snacks for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coleen Pamaran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6737198"},{"teacherId":1668439,"projectId":9130567,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support to help bring recess equipment to our school for the students! They were so excited to hear about the project and even more excited when I shared the news that it had been funded.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when the boxes started arriving and have loved getting to use all the fun items outside on the playground. The students have shared with me they love the variety of items and that they get to play with different things each day.\r\n\r\nThe support staff at recess has shared with me that there has also been a decrease of issues at recess since students are engaged in all the different activities available to them. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and donations!","fullyFundedDate":1741545398028,"projectUrl":"project/recess-fun-for-all/9130567/","projectTitle":"Recess Fun for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nazario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1668439_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657589063422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1668439"},{"teacherId":1668439,"projectId":8846954,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to helping add new books to our classroom library! The students have loved being able to \"shop\" the library for books to keep in their bags. These leveled books are helping students develop their reading skills, practice their fluency, and, as we say in first grade \"grow our reading muscles\". \r\n\r\nYour continued support is greatly appreciated and my first grade students are definitely loving the idea of \"jumping in with a good book\"! It is wonderful to watch them develop a love of reading and be excited for our independent reading time!","fullyFundedDate":1733234752836,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-in-with-a-good-book/8846954/","projectTitle":"Jumping in With a Good Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nazario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1668439_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657589063422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1668439"},{"teacherId":6737198,"projectId":8908658,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in supporting our classroom! Thanks to you, my students now have access to resources that are truly transforming their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe headphones for ear reading have already made a huge impact. Many of my students struggle with traditional reading, and hearing text read aloud improves their comprehension and fluency. These headphones allow them to focus on the content without distractions, making reading more accessible and enjoyable. Seeing their confidence grow as they engage with audiobooks and educational materials has been incredible!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the math kits have been a game-changer for hands-on learning. Abstract concepts like addition, subtraction, and fractions become much clearer when students can manipulate objects and explore math in a visual and tactile way. For many of my learners, this interactive approach is essential to their success. Watching them light up when they finally understand a concept has been amazing to see!\r\n\r\nTogether, these materials are creating a more dynamic and supportive learning environment where every student has the tools they need to thrive. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are beyond grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for being a part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1734286192768,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-potential-math-and-literacy-e/8908658/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Potential: Math and Literacy Essentials for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coleen Pamaran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6737198"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5379","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":269,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":72,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":5379,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nash Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nash Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/nash-elementary-school/5379"}