{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Yates Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9732023,"projectId":9060089,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my project, Reading Through the Winter! Because of your kindness, my caseload received a wonderful selection of winter-themed books, which I was able to pair with low-tech AAC Core Boards to support my students with autism in developing their communication and literacy skills.\r\n\r\nThese books have brought so much joy, curiosity, and engagement to our classroom during the colder months. With the help of the AAC boards, my students were able to interact with the stories in meaningful ways like making predictions, sharing observations, and even expressing favorite characters or parts of the book. For many of my students, this was the first time they were able to truly participate in group reading in a way that felt accessible and empowering!\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation goes far beyond just the winter season. The tools and resources you helped provide are building blocks for language, confidence, and a lifelong love of reading. I've seen students light up with excitement when it's time to read, and it's all thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in inclusive education and supporting learners of all abilities. You've made a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1739282337971,"projectUrl":"project/reading-through-the-winter/9060089/","projectTitle":"Reading Through the Winter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732023"},{"teacherId":4972467,"projectId":7089168,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the Cricut Maker and all the materials that came with it, their eyes lit up with wonder. Many of them had never seen anything like it before, and they were instantly curious about what it could do. As we began to explore the different tools, papers, and design options, the excitement in the room was contagious. Some students eagerly started choosing shapes and images for our first die cuts, while others pointed to decorations they wanted to help create for our classroom. Even my students with limited verbal communication were engaged—watching the machine work was both calming and fascinating for them.\r\n\r\nSince then, the Cricut Maker has become a daily part of our learning. We've been using it to create custom visuals for our classroom, like labels, calendar pieces, and themed bulletin board displays. It's also opened up creative ways to support our math lessons—we're making pattern activities using shapes the students help design and cut out themselves. This hands-on experience makes abstract concepts more concrete and fun, especially for learners who benefit from visual and tactile supports. The pride my students feel when they see their work displayed around the room is priceless.\r\n\r\nNext, we're planning to use the Cricut to create personalized materials for each student, like name tags, visual schedules, and even classroom jobs. The possibilities are endless, and it's all thanks to your generosity. With heartfelt appreciation to General Motors and our other amazing donors—thank you for giving my students the tools to learn in a way that's creative, meaningful, and truly their own.","fullyFundedDate":1672072293910,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-it-and-create-it/7089168/","projectTitle":"Imagine It and Create It!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4972467_orig.jpg?crop=1474,1474,x362,y1613&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671478020682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4972467"},{"teacherId":9215565,"projectId":8913788,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! My students and I are absolutely loving our new materials. The Webber Articulations cards have already gotten so much use! My students love practicing saying the words in a mirror, and lining up the cards as we go. We also have been practicing using these words to create sentences to target speech sounds at the sentence level. Since there are multiples of each card, we have also been playing memory with these cards, and practicing saying each word as they flip the cards over. The Super Duper WH- question cards have also been frequently used, and also work as great conversation starters for students working on reciprocal conversation skills. We truly appreciate your donations, and will continue to get SO much use out of our amazing new materials!","fullyFundedDate":1735417930390,"projectUrl":"project/speech-and-language-toolbox-essentials/8913788/","projectTitle":"Speech and Language Toolbox Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mertig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9215565"},{"teacherId":8677930,"projectId":8990533,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment today to thank you very much for your generosity in supporting our second grade classroom. Restocking our room with some of the basic supplies needed for our learning is a gesture that means so much! Many of our students don't come with basic school supplies, so being able to provide pencils, tissues, glue, etc to them without any sort of fuss is very affirming to their dignity.\r\n\r\nFor myself, being able to make sure we have paper towels and tissues just helps keep us all healthy and hopefully in the classroom if we can cut down on illness and trips outside the room. \r\n\r\nI am always beyond grateful when someone chooses to use their money to support public education. Your support helps us to reach students where they are, and to provide them with what they need to have a better day in second grade.","fullyFundedDate":1735324817556,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-supplies-in-2nd-grade/8990533/","projectTitle":"Basic Classroom Supplies in 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Koch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8677930_orig.png?crop=564,564,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662214281245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrkliteracy"},{"teacherId":9791636,"projectId":8856396,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of classroom materials. Your support means more than words can convey and has already made a significant impact in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe timers you provided have been invaluable in helping students manage their breaks, creating a structured and supportive routine. The large timer has also been a huge help for me as a student teacher, ensuring we stay on track with lesson timing while incorporating much-needed class breaks. The colored pencils have become essential tools for my students, not only for creative work but also for scaffolding their learning. They use them to highlight and outline key ideas, which has made a noticeable difference in their understanding. The students know to take the materials box for lessons in math or ELA, and it's heartwarming to see how much ownership they take in using these resources effectively.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our mission to provide a supportive and enriching education for all students. Your generosity reminds us that we are part of a larger community that values learning and invests in the future.\r\n\r\nWith deepest appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1730051373458,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-a-resource-room-and-resident/8856396/","projectTitle":"Please Help a Resource Room and Resident Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.C Monroy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9791636_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760924764720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9791636"},{"teacherId":8677930,"projectId":8694785,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a belated thank you for your support of this project! The delay has been caused by an unplanned transition into a second grade classroom and all of the pivoting I have had to do to catch up. However, these organizational materials are being put to great use with our second graders, and we are still using them to organize our intervention materials and art supplies! In fact, these organizers help students to develop some independence as they can find the study tools they need during group rotations and allow me to keep working with my small intervention groups.\r\n\r\nI have been very fortunate in every classroom I have been in since joining Chicago Public Schools to have folks go out of their way and be supportive of my students, and for that I am incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1725842449358,"projectUrl":"project/intervention-material-organization-magic/8694785/","projectTitle":"Intervention Material Organization Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Koch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8677930_orig.png?crop=564,564,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662214281245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrkliteracy"},{"teacherId":4972467,"projectId":6263758,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for your generosity. Through this project my students learned a variety of skills by starting their own coffee business. This project was an immense support for my students who learn best with hands on experiences and need a curriculum focused on learning life skills. We worked on verbal communication. Student learned how to greet a customer and carry on an initial conversation. They worked on listening to the customer and providing good customer service. As a result my students gained confidence in themselves. \r\n\r\nThrough the coffee cart project, my students have learned essential skills such as communication, money handling, organization, teamwork, and responsibility. These are not just academic lessons—they are the foundational skills that will support their independence and confidence well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I was able to bring this vision to life and tailor a learning experience that meets my students where they are. They are so proud to be part of a business that they can call their own, and it has brought joy, motivation, and a sense of purpose to our daily routine.","fullyFundedDate":1656489299767,"projectUrl":"project/drip-drip-coffee-tea-and-chocolate/6263758/","projectTitle":"Drip! Drip! 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