{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Adlai E Stevenson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1000458,"projectId":10001302,"letterContent":"The impact of this project has been transformative, particularly for my emerging bilingual learners who previously lacked access to high-interest literature in their home language. By integrating these high-quality Spanish-level books into our daily routine, the classroom library has evolved from a collection of resources into a source of genuine excitement. Students are no longer just practicing \"reading skills\"; they are engaging with stories that mirror their identities and spark their curiosity.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the printer ink has been the \"missing link\" in our literacy instruction. It has allowed me to bridge the gap between reading a book and mastering a language. My students now have the power to interact with the text physically. I see them proudly highlighting prefix and suffix patterns and filling margins with thoughtful annotations that track their comprehension.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the most profound impact is the extension of learning beyond our four walls. Because we can print copies of key passages, students take these texts home to practice fluency with their families. This has created a vital home-school connection, empowering parents to be active participants in their child's bilingual journey. Your support has provided more than just supplies; it has provided the tools for lasting literacy and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1770314108084,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-biliteracy-spanish-books-ann/10001302/","projectTitle":"Bridging Biliteracy: Spanish Books & Annotating for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1000458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632858888739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1000458"},{"teacherId":1000458,"projectId":9679730,"letterContent":"The impact of this project has been immediate and profound, particularly for my Tier 2 and Tier 3 learners who previously struggled with the daunting task of decoding complex texts. By introducing the Scholastic Beginning Readers, I have been able to provide my students with \"just-right\" books that offer manageable, small-step successes. This has fundamentally shifted the energy in our small-group interventions from frustration to pride; there is nothing more powerful than watching a child realize they can navigate a whole page independently.\r\n\r\nThe Sight Word Flash Cards and activity games have transformed repetitive rote memorization into the highlight of our literacy block. By making high-frequency word practice engaging and interactive, students are building the automaticity they need to improve their reading fluency. I have seen a direct correlation between these tools and the \"acceleration\" in our MTSS data—as students master these foundational sight words, their confidence skyrockets. These resources are doing more than teaching phonics; they are removing the barriers to literacy and helping my students see themselves as capable, successful readers. Your support has laid the essential groundwork for a lifelong love of learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767243348124,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-tools-to-grow-1st-grade-readers/9679730/","projectTitle":"Literacy Tools to Grow 1st Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1000458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632858888739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1000458"},{"teacherId":1000458,"projectId":9894769,"letterContent":"The impact of these tools begins with recognition. The Feelings Chart and Mental Health Posters serve as a silent but powerful scaffold for my students. Often, a student who is \"acting out\" or shutting down simply lacks the vocabulary to explain what they are feeling. These visual aids transform abstract emotions into tangible concepts. When a student can point to a chart and identify that they feel \"overwhelmed\" rather than just \"mad,\" it changes the entire trajectory of their day. It moves them from a state of reaction to a state of reflection.\r\n\r\nOnce an emotion is identified, the regulation tools provide the necessary bridge back to learning. In a middle-school environment, sensory triggers are everywhere. For my students who experience sensory overload, the Noise Sound Machine and Weighted Lap Animal are life-changing. The sound machine provides a consistent auditory \"anchor\" that masks hallway distractions, while the weighted animal provides the deep-pressure input needed to ground a nervous system in flight-or-fight mode. These aren't just toys; they are essential medical and emotional supports that allow a student to feel secure enough to focus on their performance tasks.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, tools like the Sand Timer and Liquid Motion Bubbler introduce the concept of time-bound recovery. Instead of a student losing an entire hour of instruction to a meltdown, we use the bubblers to practice \"focused breathing\" for three minutes. It gives them a visual representation of their feelings settling, allowing them to return to their desks ready to engage. The Fidget Toys provide a discreet outlet for kinetic energy, ensuring that students who need to move can do so without disrupting the learning of those around them.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions is the Coping Skills Magic 8 Ball. By turning stress management into an interactive game, we remove the \"stigma\" often associated with mental health. It empowers students to take agency over their own recovery. Instead of a teacher telling them what to do, the student \"asks\" the 8-ball and receives one of 20 proven calming strategies. This builds independence and self-advocacy—skills that will serve them long after they leave my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767060530108,"projectUrl":"project/building-calm-and-confidence/9894769/","projectTitle":"Building Calm and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1000458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632858888739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1000458"},{"teacherId":9191932,"projectId":9960905,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, our ever-growing music program is continuing to flourish and provide our students with new opportunities to make music!\r\n\r\nJust a year ago, our music program only had two violins. Just two violins for the entire school! The past year, I have endlessly fundraised for more instruments. Thanks to donors like you, our program today currently has eight violins, two violas, and one cello. This would not be possible without our donors.\r\n\r\nOur students feel a lot of pride about their music program, especially since they have been able to witness the real time growth of the ensemble. This is a program they have grown with me, and for this they also express immense appreciation and pride for the program we have created together. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation, and for giving our school the gift of music.","fullyFundedDate":1766686236448,"projectUrl":"project/cello-there-help-bring-more-instruments/9960905/","projectTitle":"Cello There, Help Bring More Instruments to the School Orchestra!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skidmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9191932_orig.jpg?crop=658,659,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767629666081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9191932"},{"teacherId":9191932,"projectId":9258980,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, our ever-growing music program is continuing to flourish and provide our students with new opportunities to make music!\r\n\r\nJust a year ago, our music program only had two violins. Just two violins for the entire school! The past year, I have endlessly fundraised for more instruments. Thanks to donors like you, our program today currently has eight violins, two violas, and one cello. This would not be possible without our donors.\r\n\r\nOur students feel a lot of pride about their music program, especially since they have been able to witness the real time growth of the ensemble. This is a program they have grown with me, and for this they also express immense appreciation and pride for the program we have created together. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation, and for giving our school the gift of music.","fullyFundedDate":1751993789948,"projectUrl":"project/violas-for-the-orchestra/9258980/","projectTitle":"Violas for the Orchestra!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skidmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9191932_orig.jpg?crop=658,659,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767629666081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9191932"},{"teacherId":6511552,"projectId":9940485,"letterContent":"IL donor, your kindness is wonderfully appreciated!. The hats, mittens, and scarves will promote a sense of warmth, pride, and belonging to our school. As winter temperatures go up and down, hats, mittens, and scarves will keep students warm while walking back and forth to school. Thank you for ensuring that our students are dressed appropriately for the cold winter months.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has made a big difference in the lives of our students, allowing them to stay cozy, focused, and ready to succeed in their education. Being comfortable is so important for our students. Thank you for showing us the love!","fullyFundedDate":1766458838318,"projectUrl":"project/winter-warmth-necessities/9940485/","projectTitle":"Winter Warmth Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzpatrick's Eagles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6511552"},{"teacherId":4121955,"projectId":9876522,"letterContent":"Our class has been engaging with these new materials to help build our understanding of how to care for clothing. We practice sorting items by color or size and washing and drying. We love using the pretend soaps and sink to hand wash items and use clothespins to hang them up to dry. We practice ironing with the ironing board and keep our dirty clothes in the hamper. It has been a rewarding experience engaging with these materials and pretending that we are taking care of clothes the same way our families do for us at home!","fullyFundedDate":1762950107389,"projectUrl":"project/laundry-play/9876522/","projectTitle":"Laundry Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hilburger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4121955_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555288406635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4121955"},{"teacherId":1512579,"projectId":9619603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Simple Materials, Big Impact. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to materials that we use every day to bring learning to life. We've been using these resources during small-group work, hands-on lessons, and independent projects, allowing students to explore concepts more deeply and stay engaged. One of my favorite moments was watching students collaborate using the new materials to explain their thinking—many were excited to share ideas and felt more confident participating.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately wanted to know how and when we would use them, and they treated the materials with care and pride. Having the right tools made them feel valued and supported as learners, and it showed in their enthusiasm and focus during lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1755788589172,"projectUrl":"project/simple-materials-big-impact/9619603/","projectTitle":"Simple Materials, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lizette Salazar Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1512579_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543289927419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lsalazar"},{"teacherId":8939452,"projectId":9601758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our social work calm room. Because of your kindness, I am able to provide essential resources that will help me better support students with disabilities, including those with autism, ADHD, ODD, anxiety, depression, and many others.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tools and fidget items you helped provide are already making a meaningful difference. These resources are designed to meet the unique sensory, emotional, and behavioral needs of my students, helping them self-regulate, stay focused, reduce anxiety, and feel more comfortable in the classroom. With these supports in place, students are better able to engage in learning and participate fully in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a more inclusive, supportive, and responsive learning environment—one where every student is heard, seen, and truly valued. My goal is to ensure that all students feel safe and supported so they can thrive academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. By offering individualized supports and accommodations, I can help improve focus, emotional regulation, academic success, and overall well-being for students who face daily challenges.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your generosity has a lasting impact, and I am incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758850368541,"projectUrl":"project/providing-students-with-disabilities-a-r/9601758/","projectTitle":"Providing Students with Disabilities a Rightful Presence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Razo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8939452_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737055291167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8939452"},{"teacherId":4121955,"projectId":9797352,"letterContent":"Our preK class has really enjoyed working with our new materials. The cube chairs help us stay focused and in our spots, maintaining personal space when we are in large group circle meetings at the carpet. Our treehouse is stored in the dramatic play area where we can work together to dramatize characters and actions, telling stories and engaging in rich discussions and social exchanges with peers and teachers.\r\nWe were so excited to unbox these materials and we work hard to share and take turns and have fun playing together.","fullyFundedDate":1760910765449,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-engagement/9797352/","projectTitle":"Increasing Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hilburger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4121955_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555288406635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4121955"},{"teacherId":6511552,"projectId":9887232,"letterContent":"Mazda North American Operations thank you for your generous donation. We were all excited to see our Lego project cross over the funding line. My students thrive when given opportunities to learn through hands-on, meaningful projects. These LEGO Architecture and design sets allow my students to practice critical vocational tasks such as following multi-step directions, building fine motor strength, problem-solving, and completing projects from start to finish.\r\n\r\nWorking in teams strengthen communication, patience, and collaboration—skills that directly connect to community participation. Most importantly, these sets provide a fun and motivating way for students to see themselves as capable creators.\r\n\r\nMazda North American Operations you have made our classroom even brighter! Enjoy your holidays. Happy 2026!!","fullyFundedDate":1764598835143,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sational-community-building/9887232/","projectTitle":"STEM-sational Community Building","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzpatrick's Eagles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6511552"},{"teacherId":6511552,"projectId":9661445,"letterContent":"Caroline, thank you kindly for our healthy snacks. Healthy Snacks equals Healthy Minds! My students are hardworking and determined to succeed. They need healthy snacks to help support a healthy lifestyle. These snacks will help my students with concentration and re-energize them to make it through our school day. I need students who are focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nProviding students with healthy snacks and treats will increase my students' attitude and academic performance in the classroom. This project is full of a variety of individually wrapped, healthy snacks such as Kars Sweet and Salty Mix and Welches Fruit Snacks for my students. When my students have nutritious snacks, they are motivated to feel strong enough to get through the day and be successful throughout the day. Healthy Snacks lead to Healthy Minds!\r\n\r\nThanks again for ensuring our learning environment is safe and healthy. 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