{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horace Greeley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":675451,"projectId":9939157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pencils, paper towels, holiday pencils and pens, and fidget toys. Your kindness truly made a difference in our classroom and brought our students a great deal of joy.\r\n\r\nAlthough the supplies arrived after the holiday season, I was excited to turn them into New Year gifts for my students. They were thrilled to receive these special items as we began the new year, and it was a wonderful way to remind them that people beyond our classroom care about their success and happiness.\r\n\r\nThe remaining supplies will be saved and gifted to students next year, ensuring that your generosity continues to make an impact well into the future. Items like these may seem small, but they mean so much to students and help create a welcoming, supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and support. Your generosity brightens our classroom and gives students something to smile about.","fullyFundedDate":1767112453762,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-joy/9939157/","projectTitle":"Holiday Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp675451_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522295007509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/675451"},{"teacherId":675451,"projectId":9745058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an iPad to our classroom. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nThe iPad is being used in many powerful ways. It helps us translate instructions and materials for non-English-speaking students, ensuring that all learners can fully participate and feel included. We also use it for behavior management through ClassDojo, which encourages positive choices.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the iPad allows us to post and manage assignments through Google Classroom, keeping students organized and engaged with their work. It is also an essential tool for researching high-quality resources that allow me to differentiate instruction for all my learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is more inclusive, organized, and engaging. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your support truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1764598863394,"projectUrl":"project/an-ipad-to-support-math-success-for-all/9745058/","projectTitle":"An iPad to Support Math Success for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp675451_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522295007509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/675451"},{"teacherId":8747673,"projectId":9830650,"letterContent":"The modern classroom, high-quality headphones are far more than just a way to listen to audio; they serve as a vital tool for personalized focus and language mastery. By creating an \"audio bubble,\" these devices allow students to engage with interactive lessons and spatial audio simulations without the distractions of a busy room. This is particularly transformative for our neurodivergent learners and those with sensory sensitivities, as the noise-canceling technology reduces cognitive load and provides a sense of calm and control. This \"quiet space\" enables students to process information at their own speed, ensuring that no child falls behind simply because the environment felt too loud or overwhelming.\r\n\r\nWhat truly excites the students is the immersive and private nature of this technology, which turns learning into a high-fidelity experience. For our English Language Learners and more introverted students, the built-in microphones have been a game-changer, offering a judgment-free zone to practice pronunciation and build confidence before speaking in front of the class. They no longer feel the \"performance anxiety\" of making a mistake in public; instead, they treat the headphones as a safe laboratory for exploration. By supporting this technology, donors are providing students with the gift of concentration and the courage to find their own voice in a noisy world.","fullyFundedDate":1760732293794,"projectUrl":"project/hear-us-learn-headphones-for-focused-fi/9830650/","projectTitle":"Hear Us Learn: Headphones for Focused First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8747673"},{"teacherId":7042376,"projectId":9857908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for giving our kindergarten classroom such a meaningful gift. Because of you, my students are learning in a space that is more organized, engaging, and responsive to their needs.\r\nWe are already using the new materials every single day. The chair pockets have been a wonderful addition to our classroom routine. Each student now has their own special place to keep books, journals, and supplies. One of my favorite moments was watching a student proudly show a classmate how they organized their pocket—something that may seem small, but builds responsibility and independence in a big way.\r\nThe wiggle seat cushions were an instant hit! When the students first saw them, their faces lit up with excitement. Now, students who need to move while learning are able to stay focused during lessons. I've noticed improved attention during circle time and literacy activities, especially for students who previously struggled to sit still.\r\nOur magnetic building tiles and magnetic letter tiles have quickly become classroom favorites. During center time, students work together to build towers, bridges, and creative designs with the magnetic tiles, practicing teamwork and problem-solving. With the magnetic letter tiles, students are enthusiastically building words, exploring letter sounds, and celebrating when they read a word on their own. Hearing a child say, \"I made a word!\" is a moment I never get tired of.\r\n\r\nThe hook and loop dots have helped me create interactive learning centers that I can easily adapt to meet different learning needs. This flexibility allows me to support all learners and keep lessons fresh and engaging.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these materials as we dive deeper into early reading skills, hands-on STEM challenges, and independent learning routines. These resources are helping my students build confidence, independence, and a love of learning—skills they will carry with them far beyond kindergarten.\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have access to materials like these at home, so your generosity truly makes a lasting difference. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn in a classroom where they feel supported, excited, and inspired every day.","fullyFundedDate":1763743864515,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-in-kindergarten/9857908/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures in Kindergarten: Organization, Comfort, and Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7042376"},{"teacherId":8007297,"projectId":9407385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my classroom project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to Correct the Sentence books that provide hands-on, engaging practice with grammar and sentence structure. These daily exercises help students identify and correct errors, strengthening their writing and editing skills while building confidence. \r\n\r\nThe snacks you helped provide have also made a meaningful difference in students' focus and energy throughout the day. Having a small boost during learning time allows students to stay engaged and ready to participate, especially during longer lessons. With your support, my students are more focused, confident, and excited to grow as writers and readers. Thank you for making a direct and positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1753978881570,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel-better-grammar/9407385/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel & Better Grammar","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sandovalc"},{"teacherId":1656391,"projectId":9801184,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom community has grown even stronger. The new resources have become a daily part of how my students support themselves—and each other—through big feelings, challenges, and moments of celebration.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the emotion cards during our morning check-ins to name how they're feeling and why. One morning, a newcomer student who usually stays very quiet pointed to the \"worried\" card and then explained—in a mix of Spanish and English—that he was nervous about a test. Instantly, two classmates sat beside him, offering encouragement and reminding him he wasn't alone. That moment captured exactly what these tools were meant to do: give students the language and confidence to express themselves, while strengthening the chosen family they've built together.\r\n\r\nThe calming tools have also made a huge difference. The cuddle ball and weighted shoulder wrap are now part of our \"reset routine.\" When students feel overwhelmed, they head to our calming corner, settle into the floor seat, and choose a tool that helps them breathe and reset. I've watched students independently advocate for their emotional needs—something some of them struggled with before—because they now have accessible, comforting supports right at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nThe diverse plushies have quickly become student favorites. They've turned into \"care buddies,\" and students use them to role-play problem-solving or to comfort a friend who's having a tough moment. Seeing students gravitate toward dolls that reflect their identities has created a deeper sense of belonging and pride.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the room filled with excitement. Students passed around the plushies, tested every fidget, and immediately started sharing stories from home connected to the books. Their reactions made it clear how much representation, comfort, and emotional tools matter to them.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these resources to guide small-group lessons on empathy, communication, and conflict resolution. Students will practice identifying emotions in stories, creating strategies for self-regulation, and supporting peers with positive language.\r\n\r\nYour kindness didn't just provide materials—it strengthened a classroom family built on community, belonging, and care. Thank you for investing in a space where every child feels seen, supported, and loved.","fullyFundedDate":1760738025643,"projectUrl":"project/from-overwhelmed-to-empowered-calming-t/9801184/","projectTitle":"From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Calming Tools for Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grochowiak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1656391_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457761654029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgrochowiak"},{"teacherId":2351859,"projectId":9505674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing resources to my 4th and 5th grade science and social studies classes this year. Each of the three classes have unique students and needs. The 4th grade gen ed students have been learning about energy and electricity and have loved creating and simple electrical systems. In the photos, you can see the students collaborating to build a solar fans!\r\n\r\nThe 4th and 5th grade split class is composed of gifted, migrant, and special ed students. It is a bilingual class that works best in small groups allowing us to target specific skills needed to collaborate in American schools. Most of the items requested in this project have been designed to help this particular group get the background information needed for comprehension of complex topics. \r\n\r\nThe 5th grade group is studying patterns of the sky and have truly benefited from the photos and supplies to understand the wide expanse of our solar system and surrounding galaxies. Our new learning around black holes has been inspiring. We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Science is fun to learn and teach, thanks for making that happen for us!","fullyFundedDate":1756234607985,"projectUrl":"project/social-studies-with-a-side-of-social-jus/9505674/","projectTitle":"Social Studies with a Side of Social Justice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Latin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2351859_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503086491155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/klatingreeley"},{"teacherId":675451,"projectId":9600752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and for providing the resources needed to bring differentiated math materials to my 4th and 5th grade students.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I will be able to offer math materials that meet students exactly where they are- whether they need additional support, hands-on practice, or challenging enrichment opportunities. Every learner will have access to resources that build confidence, deepen understanding, and spark curiosity. This is especially important in a classroom filled with diverse strengths, needs, and learning styles.\r\n\r\nYour support means that all students will feel seen, supported, and empowered. Thank you again for your support and for helping create a classroom where every learner can thrive. My students and I are truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1762265266869,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-to-differentiate-math-instruction/9600752/","projectTitle":"TPT to Differentiate Math Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp675451_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522295007509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/675451"},{"teacherId":467961,"projectId":9717660,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. The net rack allows for proper storage of our new net and will enable the girls to play games for seasons to come! The knee pads will allow our girls to dig and dive in a safer manner during practice and game play. In addition, the new balls allow equity for our girls in practices. Each girl has a ball to practice tipping, setting, and serving. The equipment will give my girls a fighting chance as they play against better funded schools. My girls got so excited seeing the new equipment and are excited for our next game. Thank you for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1758139756048,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-volleyball-team/9717660/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Volleyball Team!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Greenwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp467961_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612915422901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srgreenwell"},{"teacherId":467961,"projectId":9433584,"letterContent":"Thank you for you generous donation. The new loveseat and the floor markers help me provide flexible spaces for all of my learners. The floor markers help my younger learners sit on the floor for floor time. \r\nThe sofa helps my students have a calm down spot that allows them comfort and space to refocus their learning. The sofa also provides an incentive to have special seating when others are in their desks. The flexible seating allows my students to calm down and be in a more relaxed setting.\r\nYour generosity has made my classroom a more welcoming place to my students. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1753552189590,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-space-in-our-classroom/9433584/","projectTitle":"Flexible Space in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Greenwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp467961_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612915422901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srgreenwell"},{"teacherId":2900117,"projectId":9104665,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation that made it possible for us to receive the new Battle of the Books titles. Because of you, our students not only have access to engaging stories but are also able to practice important skills such as identifying themes, analyzing characters, summarizing, and discussing texts with one another. These books have become tools for building comprehension and critical thinking in ways that feel fun and exciting for our readers.\r\n\r\nYour gift also created something bigger than just reading skills, it built community. Students from three different grade levels come together as part of our Battle of the Books club, sharing ideas, cheering each other on, and discovering new favorite authors. Many who didn't consider themselves \"big readers\" are now eagerly turning pages, proud to contribute to their team's discussions. Seeing them encourage one another and celebrate their progress has been one of the most meaningful impacts of this donation.\r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible for our students to grow as readers and to connect with one another through books.","fullyFundedDate":1743017295501,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-compete-in-cps-battle/9104665/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Compete in CPS Battle of the Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2900117_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479586147743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-guzmanatgreeley"},{"teacherId":9480805,"projectId":9275412,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project. My students were excited to have some new brain puzzles and dry erase markers.\r\n\r\nMy students are enjoying the new brain puzzles and have dove into using them to enhance their collaboration skills, as well as analytical thinking. Additionally, the dry erase markers ensured we could end last year, and begin next year with the proper supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for the generosity you have shown us, and we are excited to keep learning and stretching our brains this upcoming year.","fullyFundedDate":1746736821153,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-markers-brain-puzzles-wanted/9275412/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Markers & Brain Puzzles Wanted!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9480805_orig.png?crop=756,756,x147,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723154472057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9480805"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5592","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":434,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.8,"schoolId":5592,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Horace Greeley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Horace Greeley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/horace-greeley-elementary-school/5592"}