{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walt Disney Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1680046,"projectId":10502575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to classroom sets of White Bird, The Book Thief, and A Wrinkle in Time, along with a rotating bookshelf to help make our classroom library more organized and inviting.\r\n\r\nThese novels will give my students the opportunity to explore exciting stories, strengthen their reading comprehension, and engage in meaningful discussions about courage, kindness, perseverance, and acceptance. For my special education students, having classroom sets is especially valuable because it allows us to read together, support one another, and build confidence as readers at our own pace.\r\n\r\nOur new rotating bookshelf will make it easier for students to discover books, encourage independent reading, and create a welcoming space where reading is celebrated.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by providing resources that will benefit students for years to come. Thank you for helping us build a love of reading, one book and one student at a time! We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787664916623,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-yeah-we-need-more-books/10502575/","projectTitle":"Shelf Yeah! We Need More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Hara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1680046_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729000151754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missohara"},{"teacherId":6333247,"projectId":10162856,"letterContent":"To the Generous Team at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel,\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my deepest and most sincere appreciation for your incredibly generous donation of items for the start of our new school year. Your thoughtful support has made an immediate, profound difference in our classroom, and we are beyond grateful for your kindness toward our students and community.\r\n\r\nThe new calm corner you helped create has been an absolute saving grace for children who feel overwhelmed or dysregulated throughout the day. It provides them with a safe, peaceful space to reset, process their emotions, and return to learning feeling supported. Within that space, the weighted stuffy has worked absolute wonders, offering comfort and grounding to so many kids when they need it most.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also brought so much joy to our indoor recess and free time. The extra puzzles and games have been a lifesaver during indoor recess and rainy days, keeping our students happily engaged, building friendships, and working together. On a personal level, having the printer has transformed my daily routine as an educator. It has drastically simplified how I prepare lesson plans and execute my day to day tasks, allowing me to focus more of my energy directly on teaching.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes far beyond material item. You have given our students comfort, stability, and happiness, and you have given me the practical tools I need to support them best. Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart for your community spirit and overwhelming generosity. We are forever grateful to the entire Loews Chicago O'Hare team.\r\n\r\nWith warm regards and immense gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1774364078758,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-in-need-of-supplies/10162856/","projectTitle":"We Are in Need of Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arroyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6333247"},{"teacherId":10054191,"projectId":10325529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring new beanbag chairs into our classroom! They have been a huge hit with my students and quickly became some of the most popular spots in the room. Students were incredibly excited when they first saw them and couldn't wait for a chance to use them.\r\n\r\nThe beanbags are being used every single day. During independent work time, students enjoy having the option to move out of their traditional desks and find a comfortable place to read, complete assignments, or work on their Chromebooks. They also love using the beanbags during free time as a place to relax, read, or spend time with classmates. Having flexible seating has made our classroom feel more comfortable and welcoming while giving students another choice for where they can be productive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and our classroom. Your generosity has provided something that my students genuinely enjoy and use every day. We are so grateful that you helped make our classroom a more comfortable and inviting place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1781275099477,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-bean-bag-chairs-for-better/10325529/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners: Bean Bag Chairs for Better Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Handzel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10054191"},{"teacherId":1680046,"projectId":10116635,"letterContent":"A Little Color, A Lot More Comfort! 🌈\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us add colorful stools for flexible seating!\r\n\r\nThese stools are already making a difference by giving students more choices in where and how they learn best. Whether they're working with a small group, collaborating with a partner, or just need a change of scenery from their regular desk, students now have a comfortable and fun seating option.\r\n\r\nThe bright colors also add a little extra personality to our classroom and help make our space feel welcoming, cheerful, and designed with students in mind. Sometimes something as simple as having a choice of where to sit can help a student feel more comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom that is flexible, colorful, and a little less \"sit in your desk all day!\" Your generosity is helping make our classroom a place where students can learn in the way that works best for them.","fullyFundedDate":1780331497894,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-escape-from-hard-chairs-to-ha/10116635/","projectTitle":"The Great Escape: From Hard Chairs to Happy Stools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Hara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1680046_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729000151754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missohara"},{"teacherId":1680046,"projectId":10502480,"letterContent":"This color printer and ink refills will make a huge difference in our classroom! Having the ability to print in color means I can create engaging visuals, graphic organizers, reference materials, task cards, and differentiated resources that help make learning more accessible and exciting for my students.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, colorful visuals aren't just \"pretty\"—they help organize information, highlight important concepts, and make challenging material easier to understand. Plus, having ink refills on hand means our printer can keep working hard all year long without the dreaded \"LOW INK\" message stopping us mid-project!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us add a little more color, creativity, and accessibility to our everyday learning. Your support will be put to good use—one colorful page at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1787664953199,"projectUrl":"project/print-happens/10502480/","projectTitle":"Print Happens!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Hara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1680046_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729000151754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missohara"},{"teacherId":1680046,"projectId":10242280,"letterContent":"These colorful LED lights, desk lamps, and charging power strips will help us brighten up our classroom—literally! 🌈💡The LED lights will create a fun, welcoming atmosphere, while the desk lamps will give students cozy lighting options for reading, writing, and working independently.\r\n\r\nThe charging power strips will keep our classroom technology powered up and ready to learn—because nothing stops middle school productivity quite like \"My Chromebook is at 2%!\" 🔌😂\r\n\r\nTogether, these items will help create a comfortable, engaging, and student-friendly space where students can focus, recharge, and shine! ✨","fullyFundedDate":1778418893125,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-learning/10242280/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Hara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1680046_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729000151754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missohara"},{"teacherId":1680046,"projectId":9942904,"letterContent":"This project will give my students a simple, hands-on way to learn, practice, and participate every day. The magnetic wipe boards, dry-erase markers, and marker caddies will allow students to work through problems, brainstorm ideas, practice skills, and show their thinking without the pressure of always putting pencil to paper.\r\nThese materials will make learning more interactive and give every student a chance to participate. They'll also make it easy to erase mistakes, try again, and build confidence along the way. Plus, having organized marker caddies means less time searching for supplies and more time learning!\r\n\r\nI am eagerly waiting for our school engineers to mount the new board on my wall for this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1771030578475,"projectUrl":"project/a-whole-new-board-making-learning-magic/9942904/","projectTitle":"A Whole New Board: Making Learning Magical!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Hara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1680046_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729000151754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missohara"},{"teacherId":45923,"projectId":8943589,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the TPT gift card you provided. With your support, I was able to purchase high‑quality resources that strengthened my students' understanding of essential skills and made learning more engaging. I also sent home materials for families to use, helping parents feel confident supporting their children. We created beautiful learning crafts that now brighten our classroom and remind us daily of your kindness. Thank you for investing in our students' growth. Your support has had a lasting impact on my students and our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1731641277831,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-growth-mindset/8943589/","projectTitle":"Creating a growth mindset!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medellin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45923_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565567309510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lettiemcharmed"},{"teacherId":1680046,"projectId":10102701,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project come to life!!! My students are obsessed with the pencil sharpeners and the rainbow lead pencils add a cute little fun to their work! \r\n\r\nThese fun new classroom supplies will make a big impact on our everyday learning! Electric pencil sharpeners will keep us from wasting precious class time battling dull and broken pencils, while rainbow lead pencils will add a little color and excitement to our work. Desk pencil holders will give every pencil a proper \"parking spot\" instead of letting them roll away, disappear, or mysteriously end up across the room.","fullyFundedDate":1776821917789,"projectUrl":"project/pointless-a-classroom-memoir/10102701/","projectTitle":"Pointless: a Classroom Memoir","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Hara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1680046_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729000151754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missohara"},{"teacherId":6023421,"projectId":4979735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making it possible for student the access high interest young adult novels! These texts have been flying off the shelves and my middle school students continue to request these titles over the years. When many students reach the middle school years, interest in reading becomes less of a first choice activity; but these books hold my students' attention and interest. \r\nThese titles have been well loved and well read, recommended from student to student - creating a community of avid readers!","fullyFundedDate":1597341272252,"projectUrl":"project/young-adult-culturally-relevant-novels/4979735/","projectTitle":"Young Adult Culturally Relevant Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albarran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6023421_orig.jpg?crop=674,674,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592615798745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6023421"},{"teacherId":5439714,"projectId":9970315,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my students' music classroom. My school serves approximately 1,300 students and almost all of them come through my classroom throughout the year. They come in classes with as many as 30 peers and they all deserve to have a choice of a variety of tools to support their learning. With your donation, I was able to provide unique instruments, markers, clipboards and headphones. Your donation makes me feel energized to teach my class. Your generosity ripple effects onto the students who learn their community cares which in turn motivates them in other facets of their life.","fullyFundedDate":1767643065232,"projectUrl":"project/music-class-magic/9970315/","projectTitle":"Music Class Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5439714_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532484223603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5439714"},{"teacherId":4657175,"projectId":10005323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help with the books. It has a game changer to have the physical books in the classroom. My students love the stories so much and having the actual books in the classroom encouraged my students to pick up one of the curriculum books and read it for pleasure. Additonally, we used the books for a reader's theater actvity, in which we invited younger students to learn about the stories of perseverance. You made it possible for my students were able to reference the text in the books and for that I thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1771001480670,"projectUrl":"project/grab-a-great-book/10005323/","projectTitle":"Grab a Great Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4657175_orig.png?crop=586,586,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603383770123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ae-gonzalez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5350","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1384,"numTeachers":75,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":54,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.4,"schoolId":5350,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Walt Disney Magnet School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Walt Disney Magnet School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/walt-disney-magnet-school/5350"}