{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Schubert Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1841055,"projectId":9531862,"letterContent":"When I created this project, I was just informed that I would once again be working with preschool students. Many of my current centers were not age appropriate for three and four year olds. So, when I saw these foam building blocks, I was very excited and thought they might be something the kids would enjoy.\r\nI am so very happy to have this new magnetic foam building set for my STEAM centers. While it has taken me a bit of time to implement the centers into rotation with my preschoolers, I am finding that this particular center is definitely a fan favorite. Even my older students want to build with this set.\r\nI have seen the creative minds of preschoolers kick into overdrive and make robots, houses, castles, fishing poles and so much more.\r\nThank you for fostering creativity in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755181881343,"projectUrl":"project/magneto-mazing-foam-blocks-pre-k/9531862/","projectTitle":"Magneto-Mazing Foam Blocks Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1841055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532728991230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/readwritecompute"},{"teacherId":7052066,"projectId":9705549,"letterContent":"Watching my PreK students' tiny hands create all sorts of fun and adorable clay pieces has been such a joy, thank you for making this possible! They have giggled over silly face monsters, gotten excited about favorite animals, and learned to mush different colors together to create something new! \r\nThe boxes of colored clay have been their absolute favorite. They love the extra soft feeling of it, it's almost like playing with marshmallow fluff with thankfully none of the stickiness! We have one last project left in their special clay unit, where they will design their own dancing snowman, and I can't wait to see what they create.\r\nThank you again for your support, I know my littlest artists are grateful as can be.","fullyFundedDate":1757871111226,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-in-prek-building-fine-motor-sk/9705549/","projectTitle":"Hands on in PreK: Building Fine Motor Skills With Clay","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7052066_orig.jpg?crop=1257,1257,x96,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726702190860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7052066"},{"teacherId":7052066,"projectId":9210662,"letterContent":"It's incredible how big of an impact your donation has had. Students have used our growing library of drawing books to produce so many thoughtful and unique characters and stories. I am so impressed by how the books have helped them with creating strong proportions so their artwork gives the exact effects they hoped for, whether they wanted their work to be anywhere from more realistic to a cute, cartoony style.\r\nThey have an upcoming unit on portraits and have already asked if they would be able to use the books again for creating manga style self-portraits. I love that they've built a connection to their prior learning this way, it's spectacular!\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you again and again for supporting my young artists.","fullyFundedDate":1744202508065,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creativity-and-literacy-by-cre/9210662/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creativity and Literacy By Creating Comics and Manga Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7052066_orig.jpg?crop=1257,1257,x96,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726702190860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7052066"},{"teacherId":7052066,"projectId":9371246,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness in donating to our inclusivity mural. My students have already begun the fun steps of drafting their mural's final design and will be moving on to using the paints very soon. \r\nThe students are so excited, especially as I've shared how these particular paints have excellent longevity, meaning their beautiful work will remain vibrant for years to come. It's become a topic of how the colors will blend and layer for different effects. I feel this project will create so many unique learning opportunities!\r\nThank you again, the generosity of donors like you is such a gift!","fullyFundedDate":1747966007272,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-through-an-inclusivit/9371246/","projectTitle":"Building Community Through an Inclusivity Mural","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7052066_orig.jpg?crop=1257,1257,x96,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726702190860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7052066"},{"teacherId":205683,"projectId":9521189,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a rolling cart organizer for our classroom manipulatives. Your thoughtful gift has made a wonderful difference in our daily learning environment. With this organizer, students can easily access and return materials, take responsibility for keeping our classroom tidy, and engage more actively in hands-on math activities. Your support helps create a more organized, efficient, and joyful space for learning — and we are truly thankful for your kindness and investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1758636670803,"projectUrl":"project/organized-manipulatives/9521189/","projectTitle":"Organized Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cintron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp205683_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598459050770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/205683"},{"teacherId":3151680,"projectId":9274574,"letterContent":"THANK YOU again for your generosity. My intervention students love the new materials. The large number lines are supporting my students with their addition and subtraction math facts. They rely on having this visual chart to see the numbers and use the dinosaur counters to move along the number line. The Slide and Learn Number Lines are also a great resource for my hands-on learners. They are able to count up and back by sliding the animal to add or subtract.\r\n\r\nThe word memory matching cards are fun. They are leveled for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and second grade. I'm able to use them based on the reading levels of my students. The students enjoy finding and reading the matching word cards. We use them as a fun activity to review sight words at the end of the week.\r\n\r\nAll of the learning resources provide much needed instructional support. I have to say their favorite item is the little stuffed animal assortment. We added them to our treasure box. Each student gets to adopt one at the end of the week if they were in attendance during all of our group time. They love these little stuffed animals. Thank you again! We cannot express enough how grateful we are that you chose to support us.","fullyFundedDate":1754430716950,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-exciting-math-and-reading-tools/9274574/","projectTitle":"Game On: Exciting Math and Reading Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zielke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3151680_orig.png?crop=203,203,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730500063186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3151680"},{"teacherId":10097872,"projectId":9538156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom materials and supplies. Your kindness has made an immediate impact on our learning environment. Thanks to your support, our students have access to the tools they need to explore, create, read, write, and grow every day.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur classroom is filled with excitement and curiosity, and your contribution helps fuel that joy. From the bottom of my heart — and on behalf of every little learner in our room — thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your generosity truly makes a difference.\r\n\r\n1st Grade Dual-Language Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1754751355111,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers/9538156/","projectTitle":"Little Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753751616243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097872"},{"teacherId":8970397,"projectId":9141564,"letterContent":"The Wild Robot gave my third graders the chance to practice important reading skills such as identifying themes, making inferences, and comparing characters' choices to their own lives. The story also brought in lessons about empathy, resilience, and how humans interact with nature and technology. Students learned to think deeply about how the main character (Roz) adapted, solved problems, and built community, which connected directly to the social-emotional learning we emphasized in class.\r\n\r\nDuring our reading block, students gathered with their own copy of The Wild Robot, which allowed everyone to follow along and engage more actively. We read aloud as a class, paused to discuss predictions or character motivations, and then broke into small groups where students shared their ideas and asked each other questions. Reading looked interactive and alive—students annotated, sketched scenes, and connected the text to their own experiences, which made the book feel meaningful and personal for them.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously reluctant readers were drawn into this story because of the combination of adventure, animals, and the robot's journey to belong. One student who often struggled with staying engaged raised her hand excitedly to share predictions about Roz's next challenge. Another student who loved building with Legos connected deeply with the idea of a robot learning about friendship and nature. These moments showed how this set of books sparked joy and curiosity for students across different interests.","fullyFundedDate":1746627588555,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-the-wild-robot-to-our-classro/9141564/","projectTitle":"Help Bring The Wild Robot to Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Imtiaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8970397_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689364977713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8970397"},{"teacherId":6850495,"projectId":9204382,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support to my project. The students were very excited when they first saw the materials and couldn't wait to use them. \r\n\r\nThe students used the open ended manipulatives to create structures, sort, name colors, shapes, and count. They used the playdough with letter cookie cutters and made their names. This reinforced letter recognition and identification. They truly enjoyed playing with the sand as they looked for covered insect toys, sea shells, and letters. \r\n\r\nStudents learned to take turns and work in a group. They developed language skills such as tallest, shortest, smooth, rough, longest, please and thank you. They learned to place materials back in their place after using them. \r\n\r\nYour donation has created a safe, inviting, and positive learning enviornement. I truly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1744058952177,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-learning-in-pre-k-discover/9204382/","projectTitle":"Sensational Learning in Pre K: Discovery Through Senses!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6850495"},{"teacherId":1253718,"projectId":9260206,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has come alive with color, creativity, and joy! The moment my students saw the brand-new paints, they were bursting with excitement—some couldn't wait to dip right in and start creating. For many of them, this was their first experience with real painting tools, and they've embraced every moment with curiosity and pride.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a more vibrant, creative, and inspiring place. Your support is truly helping my students bloom in every sense of the word!","fullyFundedDate":1751335927779,"projectUrl":"project/little-artisits-big-imaginations/9260206/","projectTitle":"Little Artisits, Big Imaginations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1253718_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y306&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721961154669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lourdes-perez"},{"teacherId":1253718,"projectId":9260201,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, each of my Pre-K students now has their very own journal—and the excitement in their faces when they first opened them was unforgettable! Many immediately started drawing, eager to make that first mark on \"their special book.\" For most of them, this is the very first time they've had something that feels truly theirs for writing, drawing, and expressing their thoughts.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the journals, we've made journaling a daily part of our routine. Some students use them to draw their families or favorite animals, others proudly practice writing their names or the letters we've been learning. \r\n\r\nThe journals have also become a meaningful way for me to see each child's growth—both creatively and developmentally.","fullyFundedDate":1754936201938,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-stories/9260201/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1253718_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y306&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721961154669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lourdes-perez"},{"teacherId":1253718,"projectId":9168028,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been absolutely buzzing with creativity and joy! The moment my PreK students saw the metallic paper and vibrant cardstock, their eyes lit up with pure excitement.\r\n\r\nWe jumped right into our first project using the new supplies: creating shimmering geometric shape collages. As we talked about circles, squares, and triangles, the students were eager to pick their favorite colors and textures. The metallic sheen made each shape feel special, and it sparked wonderful conversations about colors, light, and reflection. Watching them proudly show off their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students shine—literally and in every creative way possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755274016775,"projectUrl":"project/creative-sparks-paper-that-inspires/9168028/","projectTitle":"Creative Sparks: Paper That Inspires","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1253718_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y306&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721961154669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lourdes-perez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5643","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":556,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.2,"schoolId":5643,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Schubert Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Schubert Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/schubert-elementary-school/5643"}