{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Scammon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5636923,"projectId":5135701,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire school community, heartfelt gratitude is extended for your generous contributions to our public school's student supply fund. Your support has made a profound difference in the lives of our students, teachers, and families, and we are deeply appreciative of your commitment to education and the future of our children.\r\n\r\nYour donations have enabled us to provide essential supplies to students who might otherwise go without. From notebooks and pencils to art materials and scientific calculators, these resources are more than just tools—they are the building blocks of learning, creativity, and confidence. Because of your kindness, every student in our classrooms has the opportunity to participate fully in their education, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity is visible every day. Teachers have shared stories of students who, for the first time, arrived at school with all the materials they needed to succeed. The excitement and pride on their faces as they open new notebooks or use fresh markers are moments that would not be possible without your support. These seemingly small items have a ripple effect, fostering a sense of belonging and self-worth that is essential for academic and personal growth.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have also alleviated a significant burden for many families in our community. The cost of school supplies can be overwhelming, especially for those facing financial hardship. By stepping in to help, you have not only provided tangible items but also sent a powerful message of care and solidarity. Parents have expressed immense relief and gratitude, knowing that their children are equipped to learn and thrive.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate benefits, your support has inspired a culture of generosity and community spirit within our school. Students are learning firsthand the value of giving and the importance of supporting one another. Your example encourages them to look for ways to help others, fostering empathy and civic responsibility that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, the impact of your donations will continue to be felt in countless ways. Students will use the supplies you provided to write essays, solve math problems, create art, and conduct experiments. They will build skills, discover passions, and pursue dreams that might have seemed out of reach. Your investment in their education is an investment in a brighter future for all.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your unwavering support and belief in our mission. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and we are honored to count you among our most valued partners. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable educational community—one where every child has the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1598815013988,"projectUrl":"project/living-room-pe/5135701/","projectTitle":"Living Room PE!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5636923_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533671250325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgant"},{"teacherId":1048878,"projectId":9362204,"letterContent":"The donation of cursive writing books has had a profound and lasting impact on our students. In a world where digital communication often takes center stage, the opportunity to learn cursive has brought a refreshing and meaningful experience to our classroom. Many of our students had never been introduced to cursive writing before, and for them, this donation opened the door to a skill that fosters both academic growth and personal pride.\r\n\r\nCursive writing goes beyond penmanship—it builds fine motor skills, enhances cognitive development, and supports literacy. As students practice the flowing movements of cursive, they are also developing better hand-eye coordination, focus, and muscle memory. Several students who previously struggled with print handwriting have found cursive to be easier and more natural. For others, the rhythmic and connected nature of cursive writing has provided a calm and meditative break in their busy school day.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the books arrived, excitement filled the room. Students flipped through the pages, curious about the elegant letters and eager to try their hand at them. The structured lessons and engaging practice activities have allowed each student to progress at their own pace, building confidence with every letter they master. We've seen a visible boost in self-esteem—students proudly show off their work, eager to share their progress with peers, teachers, and family members.\r\n\r\nThese books have also created opportunities for peer learning and collaboration. Students often help one another, offering guidance or encouragement, which has strengthened our classroom community. Some have even started writing notes or journal entries in cursive, taking ownership of their learning in creative and meaningful ways. They're not just learning a new form of writing—they're discovering a new way to express themselves.\r\n\r\nAcademically, we've noticed improvements in spelling, reading fluency, and writing structure as students become more attentive to letter formation and word patterns. Cursive writing has reinforced their understanding of the alphabet and phonics in a tactile, engaging way. It's also allowed students with learning differences to access writing in a form that feels less frustrating and more fluid, helping them stay motivated and engaged.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the donation has communicated something deeply important to our students—that there are people who believe in their potential. Knowing that someone cared enough to invest in their learning sends a powerful message. It reminds them that their education matters, that their growth is worth supporting, and that they are capable of achieving great things.\r\n\r\nIn short, your donation of cursive writing books has given our students more than just a skill—it has given them joy, confidence, and a tangible connection to their learning. Thank you for making such a thoughtful and lasting difference in their lives. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754334798313,"projectUrl":"project/the-lost-art-of-cursive-writing/9362204/","projectTitle":"The Lost Art of Cursive Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samartino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449290715998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-samartino"},{"teacherId":1048878,"projectId":9181109,"letterContent":"The original materials were not available so it was best to provide cursive writing books to students. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of cursive writing books! Your support is making a meaningful difference in our classroom. These resources will help our students strengthen their handwriting skills, build confidence, and take pride in their written work.\r\n\r\nYour contribution not only provides valuable learning tools, but also shows our students that their education matters to others. We're incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1746627589359,"projectUrl":"project/you-can-fly-poetry/9181109/","projectTitle":"You Can Fly Poetry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samartino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449290715998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-samartino"},{"teacherId":1048878,"projectId":9045820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cursive writing books! Your support is making a meaningful difference in our classroom. These resources will help our students strengthen their handwriting skills, build confidence, and take pride in their written work.\r\n\r\nYour contribution not only provides valuable learning tools, but also shows our students that their education matters to others. We're incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in their future. Cursive is so important to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1745416812955,"projectUrl":"project/the-lost-art-of-cursive-writing/9045820/","projectTitle":"The Lost Art of Cursive Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samartino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449290715998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-samartino"},{"teacherId":9830241,"projectId":9167462,"letterContent":"My students are using the materials provided by your generous donation to conduct experiments that involved water to study thermal energy and the movement of molecules as related to heat and mass. They are using these resources to keep our lab materials and the classroom environment cleaned. \r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled when they saw the huge boxes of donation, which they helped me unpack and organize. My students, my colleagues (with whom I share the resources) and myself are so grateful to you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742154123479,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-a-healthy-classroom-environment/9167462/","projectTitle":"Keeping a Healthy Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hasan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9830241"},{"teacherId":6576471,"projectId":9133897,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support towards my classroom. My students were so excited to play with the new sensory table! We currently have an easter themed bin with some fake grass, plastic easter eggs, tweezers, and small easter counters. The goal of this month's sensory table is to help my students practice their counting and number recognition skills as well as enhace their fine motor skills. The plastic eggs are labeled with numbers 1-20 and students must grab the small counters with the tweezers, then they must fill each plastic egg with the correct number of counters. We are already thinking of all of the future themed bins we will create in the last few months of school!","fullyFundedDate":1741374050592,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-explorers/9133897/","projectTitle":"Sensory Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6576471_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564524799026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6576471"},{"teacherId":1048878,"projectId":9049271,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate your generous support in providing incentives for my classroom. Your kindness helps motivate and encourage my students, making learning more engaging and rewarding. These incentives play a crucial role in fostering a positive classroom environment, reinforcing hard work, and celebrating achievements.\r\n\r\nYour generosity truly makes a difference in our students' success, and I am so grateful for your support. Thank you for investing in their growth and education!\r\n\r\nEvery little bit helps and this was such a big help!","fullyFundedDate":1741099902944,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-classroom-success-with-incent/9049271/","projectTitle":"Supporting Classroom Success With Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samartino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449290715998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-samartino"},{"teacherId":6576471,"projectId":8541998,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your generous donation toward art supplies for my classroom. Your kidness and support has made a great impact in our students.\r\n\r\nSince receiving your donation, I have witnessed incredible sense of excitement and enthusiasm in my art center. Students who were once hesistant to express themselves through art, are now bringing their ideas to life. I've seen students collaborate on projects, encourage one another, and take pride in their work. There is something special about watching a child's face ligth up when they see their artwork take shape. These moments are priceless, and they have been made possible because of your genesority.\r\n\r\nSome of our class favorites so far have been the googly eye stickers, as they have made it easy to create a face four our pumpkins, turkeys, and more! Coffee filters have also served multiple purposes including holding our paint for our masterpieces. And of course our Christmas ornaments were a big hit as well!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you. Your support means more than words can express, and we are truly thankful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1726807086718,"projectUrl":"project/scribbles-and-giggles/8541998/","projectTitle":"Scribbles and Giggles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6576471_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564524799026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6576471"},{"teacherId":5255010,"projectId":8433185,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU for your generosity and your support. Your support has meant that my students have been able to use technological resources to complete research projects for the first time, to type up letters, and engage in hands-on activities. My students are third graders, which means this is the first year that they have transitioned out of the primary grades. They received Chromebooks for the first time, and I am blown away at their resilience and excitement to learn new things. \r\n\r\nWe just completed our very first research project, where students had to use their Chromebooks to read articles and watch videos about animal groups that were assigned to them. They answered questions such as: Why does their animal live in groups? Where can the animal be found? What does the animal like to eat? We were able to do this because of YOU! For the first time, they engaged with online resources in order to learn something new. They have been so excited by all of the fun projects that we've been able to complete this semester. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1722637645198,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies-for-third-grade/8433185/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies for Third Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cordero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5255010_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530745931495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-cordero"},{"teacherId":9830241,"projectId":8928977,"letterContent":"Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes was a brilliant choice for my English learning students. Students are finding the story of Sadako relevant to their lives and struggles they face every day. My students are learning the following: 1) Spelling by doing Vocabulary Activities using the novel. 2) They are completing Comprehension Questions thru group and whole class discussions. 3) They also will do \"After the Book Writing Activity\" where they will a short essay explaining their thoughts about Sadako being a heroin. 4) My students will learn how to make paper cranes by participating in \"1000 Crane Mission Activity.\" I have more plans for after we end the reading the novel, but these plans will be depending on how much time we have. \r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your generosity and because of it, my students are becoming more efficient in the English language.","fullyFundedDate":1731592020527,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-english-through-the-story-of/8928977/","projectTitle":"Let’s Learn English through the Story of Sadako","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hasan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9830241"},{"teacherId":1048878,"projectId":8978563,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Us Master Cursive Writing!\r\n\r\nWe are so excited to share how much your support has meant to us! Thanks to you, each of us now has our very own cursive writing book, and it has already made a big difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving these books has given us the chance to practice our cursive writing every day. We love tracing the letters, connecting the words, and seeing how much our handwriting improves with each page. One of our favorite activities is learning our signature and how it is important to use it in our daily lives - no printed but sign when requested.\r\n\r\nThese books have made us feel confident and proud of our progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us the tools to build an important skill. We know cursive will help us with writing signatures, reading historical documents, and even making our notes look more special!\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your kindness and generosity. You've made learning cursive a memorable experience for all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1735108964581,"projectUrl":"project/bring-back-cursive-writing/8978563/","projectTitle":"Bring Back Cursive Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samartino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449290715998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-samartino"},{"teacherId":1048878,"projectId":8978604,"letterContent":"Exciting Updates from Our Classroom – Thanks to You!\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generous donation of classroom supplies. I wanted to share just how much of an impact your contribution has already made in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students' excitement was palpable. Their faces lit up with joy as they explored the new materials. One student even exclaimed, \"Wow, these are for us from donors!\" It was truly a heartwarming moment.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the supplies for our reading and writing skills. It is nice for me to be able to give them what they need in class. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to enhance our learning experience. Your support has provided not just materials but also the tools to fuel their imaginations and learning journeys in English Language Arts.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to thrive and for being such an important part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1733257576369,"projectUrl":"project/performance-wealth-is-supporting-classro/8978604/","projectTitle":"Performance Wealth is supporting Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samartino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1048878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449290715998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-samartino"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5492","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":627,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.1,"schoolId":5492,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Scammon Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Scammon Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/scammon-elementary-school/5492"}