{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"New Sullivan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":240099,"projectId":10008196,"letterContent":"These supplies remove barriers. Students don't have to worry about lacking materials, which means more time spent actually engaging in lessons rather than sitting out or improvising. Something as simple as having their own pouch gives students a sense of ownership and responsibility for their tools, helping build organization skills and independence.\r\nAcademically, these materials support hands-on learning across subjects. Construction paper and crayons allow students to visualize and express ideas creatively—whether they're illustrating a story, building a science diagram, or showing understanding of a math concept. Glue enables project-based learning, where students can physically assemble their thinking, which is especially helpful for younger learners or visual and kinesthetic learners.","fullyFundedDate":1769653742662,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-in-2026/10008196/","projectTitle":"Refresh in 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp240099_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625783212322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-leticiapineda"},{"teacherId":9793034,"projectId":9970517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Keys to Learning: Giving Students Hands-on Access to Music.\" Because of your generosity, our students now have access to 9 keyboards that are already transforming the way they experience music.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this is their first opportunity to learn through hands-on practice rather than just observation. Having their own instrument allows them to explore creativity, build confidence, and actively engage in lessons in a way that wasn't possible before.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom has been incredible students are eager to participate, collaborate, and express themselves through music. These keyboards are more than just instruments; they are tools that inspire curiosity, discipline, and a deeper connection to learning.\r\n\r\nYour support is truly making a difference, and we are so grateful for your investment in our students' growth and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1769542532593,"projectUrl":"project/keys-to-learning-giving-students-hands-/9970517/","projectTitle":"Keys to Learning: Giving Students Hands-on Access to Music","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9793034_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728011980810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9793034"},{"teacherId":10314360,"projectId":9834451,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful for your kind donation of comfortable furnishings for my cluster classroom. Your assistance has significantly contributed to the establishment of a learning environment that is both inclusive and welcoming for my students.\r\nMy students are now more comfortable, focused, and supported during our daily morning meetings, story time and when seating in the cozy area throughout the school day because of the added seating alternatives. Many of them find that having a cozy learning environment enhances their participation and general wellbeing.\r\nYour kindness and dedication to supporting students and teachers is genuinely appreciated. Your contribution is positively influencing our classroom each day.","fullyFundedDate":1767217722851,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-classrooms-engaged-minds/9834451/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Classrooms, Engaged Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olusoga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10314360_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760556662667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314360"},{"teacherId":6763503,"projectId":9577525,"letterContent":"Wow! What an incredible impact your donation has made in our classroom.\r\n From the moment my students walk in, the excitement is visible. They can't wait to insert their emotion coin into the slot each morning. It has become a meaningful and joyful part of our daily routine. \r\n In addition, the beautiful bright colors in the rug truly lightens up the room and brings a calming and welcoming feeling to everyone who enters. Let me not forget to mention the puppet show stage and the emotion balls-what a gift! \r\n Because of you, there are more smiles, more engagement, and joy in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767282447413,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-handle-my-feelings/9577525/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Handle My Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B. Burt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6763503"},{"teacherId":240099,"projectId":9817155,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, I received gift cards to use on the site Teachers Pay Teachers, which has already made a meaningful difference in my classroom. Your support allowed me to access high‑quality instructional resources created by educators who understand the needs of diverse learners. With these materials, I've been able to strengthen my lessons, differentiate more effectively, and provide students with engaging activities that meet them exactly where they are.\r\n\r\nThe resources I purchased are already helping my students build confidence, deepen their understanding, and stay excited about learning. It's incredible how something as simple as a new set of materials can transform the energy in the room—students are more motivated, more independent, and more successful because of you.\r\n\r\nYour kindness doesn't just fund materials; it fuels creativity, joy, and opportunity. Thank you for believing in teachers and for investing in my students' growth. We are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1764700361774,"projectUrl":"project/curriculum-enhancements/9817155/","projectTitle":"Curriculum Enhancements!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp240099_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625783212322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-leticiapineda"},{"teacherId":10114696,"projectId":9543938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! This carpet has provided every student with a dedicated, comfortable, and clean spot, allowing them to focus better during morning meetings, collaborative group activities and math/science whole group. The students love the new, clean, and soft space, which has replaced our old one.\r\n\r\nThis project was extremely important. It acts as the central hub for our morning meetings, where we share positive affirmations, build relationships, and start and end the day together.\r\n\r\nThanks again for thinking of us and helping us.","fullyFundedDate":1755040753400,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-and-nurturing-environmen/9543938/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy and Nurturing Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crystal G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10114696_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754520923924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10114696"},{"teacherId":9793034,"projectId":9824185,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now rehearsing with new tenor drum equipment as we prepare for upcoming performances. After a small issue with the original order, it was replaced with a full tenor quad set and new carrier, and we are incredibly grateful. Students were excited to try on professional-quality gear and immediately noticed the comfort and support. Next, we are refining marching fundamentals, ensemble timing, and performance readiness with confidence. This equipment has helped students improve posture, balance, and confidence while playing and marching. Rehearsals are now more focused and productive, and students are taking greater pride in their role on the drumline. As we prepare for school and community performances, they are learning teamwork, discipline, and leadership through music. Your support has made a lasting difference in our classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1760693787104,"projectUrl":"project/one-band-one-sound/9824185/","projectTitle":"One Band! One Sound!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9793034_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728011980810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9793034"},{"teacherId":10240157,"projectId":9687257,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for donating and allowing me to purchase some flexible seating for my drama classroom. The hexagonal pads have been great as the basic seating option for my PK-2nd graders, while the rockers have been used specifically with my students who need a little more support. The cushioned stools have also been a great addition, especially as small tables for my PK students to color on and as scenic elements for my older students' performances. We put them to good use when my 3rd graders shared their puppet performances in class. \r\n\r\nThe reaction to the seating was great from all of my classes, and students love choosing their favorite colors to sit on. They were immediately excited to try out all the options available to them, and it's certainly helped more students focus and stay engaged during class. We all really appreciate your generosity so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758812936073,"projectUrl":"project/my-kingdom-for-comfy-seating/9687257/","projectTitle":"My Kingdom for Comfy Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tochterman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240157"},{"teacherId":240099,"projectId":9484745,"letterContent":"Our new 3D printer has been an invaluable addition to our after school Digital Arts class here at William K. New Sullivan Elementary. In our program, students explore a wide range of digital art forms, however 3D printing is a class favorite which students frequently return to. With our new addition, students are able to not only learn the principles of three-dimensional design on computers, they are able to produce extraordinarily high quality physical prints of their renderings, inventions, and imaginations. \r\nIn the past, we have struggled with 3D printers which require constant maintenance in order to produce less-than-ideal results at a very slow pace. Our new Bambu printer allows students to rapidly prototype high quality ideas, revise them, and achieve their ideal goals. Students' creativity has exploded! For the first time, our students can form ideas, design them, and see them printed within a single class period! \r\nOne of our students, Jayceon, is especially inclined towards building and fixing machines. Jayceon was the leader when it came to assembling the printer. He was the first to learn how to maintain it and has since showed other students how to do tasks such as changing filament colors and preparing prints. It is exciting to see our students using this wonderful new tool in our class in order to share knowledge and expand their creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1754008737128,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-shapes-building-futures/9484745/","projectTitle":"Crafting Shapes, Building Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp240099_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625783212322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-leticiapineda"},{"teacherId":240099,"projectId":9306496,"letterContent":"Here's a warm and genuine **impact letter** you can send to your **DonorsChoose** contributors — written from a teacher's perspective and tailored to your project items (word mapping tools, letter blocks, and dry-erase erasers):\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n**Dear Generous Donors,**\r\n\r\nI am filled with gratitude as I share the wonderful impact your generosity has had on our classroom! Thanks to your support, our students now have hands-on tools that make learning to read and write an exciting adventure every day.\r\n\r\nThe **word mapping tools** have become a favorite during our small-group reading time. Students use them to break words into sounds, build phonemic awareness, and see how letters and sounds connect. What used to be a challenge for many of them now feels like solving a fun puzzle!\r\n\r\nOur new **letter blocks** have brought movement and play into literacy learning. Students eagerly grab them to build new words, explore spelling patterns, and even compete to see who can create the longest real word. These manipulatives help turn abstract phonics concepts into something they can see, touch, and understand.\r\n\r\nEven the **dry-erase erasers** have made a big difference! Now that each student has their own, we spend less time searching and more time practicing writing skills and sentence building on our boards. The classroom hums with focus and excitement as students write, erase, and try again.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are developing stronger literacy foundations — and most importantly, confidence in themselves as readers and writers. You've given them tools that make learning tangible, joyful, and within reach.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in our students' futures. Your kindness and support have truly transformed our daily learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1755701730889,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-and-phonological-awareness-is-fu/9306496/","projectTitle":"Phonics and Phonological Awareness is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp240099_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625783212322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-leticiapineda"},{"teacherId":7480990,"projectId":9656623,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating towards my lamination station. I'm excited to share that we are starting an office delivery service for our 6-8th grade students and these supplies have helped create visual supports to help our students be successful. You will see the lanyards that I created for the students to wear when they go around school to deliver the packages along with the visual supports they will use to help them go through each step. They are so excited to start delivering packages to the staff!\r\n\r\nAdditional activities that have been created include hands on tasks that students can use in the classroom or in therapies to support their fine motor, academic and communication skills. All of the supplies will be put to good use throughout the school.","fullyFundedDate":1758857561415,"projectUrl":"project/lamination-station/9656623/","projectTitle":"Lamination Station!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7480990_orig.jpg?crop=499,499,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598474164749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7480990"},{"teacherId":5791279,"projectId":9653773,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have noise-canceling headphones that are making a world of difference in our physical education classes. The first time they put them on, I watched their shoulders relax and their faces light up as the background noise faded away. Suddenly, the gym, once an overwhelming space filled with echoes and whistles, became a place where they could focus on the game and feel safe joining in. One student who often sat on the sidelines asked if he could be the first to try a relay race, something he had never felt comfortable doing before.\r\n\r\nWe are already making great use of these headphones. During group activities, my students can follow directions more easily and stay engaged without the distraction of loud, unpredictable sounds. For example, during a bowling skills lesson, several students who normally covered their ears were able to participate alongside their classmates with smiles on their faces. The headphones have become a bridge to inclusion, helping them feel like valued members of the team.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to build on this confidence by incorporating more cooperative games and team-building activities, knowing that our students now have the sensory support they need to succeed. Your kindness has given them not just equipment, but the chance to experience joy, growth, and a sense of belonging in PE. On behalf of myself and my students, thank you for believing in them and making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756513828446,"projectUrl":"project/autism-friendly-pe/9653773/","projectTitle":"Autism Friendly PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5791279_orig.jpg?crop=1833,1833,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758898143542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5791279"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5456","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":409,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":74,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.4,"schoolId":5456,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about New Sullivan Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"New Sullivan Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/sullivan-elementary-school/5456"}