{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"University of Chicago Charter School - Donoghue","outOfStateSupporters":35.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9729719,"projectId":9395501,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our art room is now a space that truly reflects who our students are. When children walk in, they are greeted by art prints by Black artists, inclusive posters, and books that center their stories and experiences. Tools like Crayola's Colors of the World ensure every student can see themselves in what they create — because representation in our materials isn't an afterthought, it's the foundation.\r\nThe physical space has been transformed too. Floor cushions, a soft rug, and a cozy canopy give students the freedom to choose how and where they create, supporting sensory needs and emotional regulation. Calming lighting and mindful breathing boards help make the room feel safe and grounding — a place where students can exhale and make something beautiful.\r\nThis project has done more than update a classroom. It has built a space where black and brown children see themselves centered, celebrated, and affirmed every single day. Where art isn't just about technique — it's about identity, belonging, and joy.\r\nOur students came in full of culture and creativity. Now their classroom finally matches that.","fullyFundedDate":1756386018991,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-creative-and-culturally-proud-a/9395501/","projectTitle":"A Cozy, Creative, and Culturally Proud Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zukosky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9729719_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y544&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725479813311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-zukosky"},{"teacherId":9729719,"projectId":9353427,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of donors, my students now walk into an art room that invites them to touch, build, experiment, and create. The materials from this project are used during hands-on STEAM centers where Pre-K learners explore color mixing with watercolors and bleeding tissue paper, practice patterning and symmetry with beads and foam shapes, and build structures with magnetic tiles and pipe cleaners — all through the lens of art.\r\nFor our youngest learners, these open-ended materials do something powerful: they build confidence. When a child figures out how to balance a block tower, mix two colors into something unexpected, or decorate a creation with googly eyes and pom poms, they experience themselves as capable problem-solvers. That feeling sticks.\r\nTheir finished work is displayed proudly in our classroom — a visual reminder to every student that what they make matters. These experiences are laying the groundwork for creative and critical thinking skills that will follow them well beyond Pre-K.\r\nEvery child who walks through this door leaves knowing they are an artist, a builder, and a thinker — and that's because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1757540701330,"projectUrl":"project/integrating-stem-through-art-creative-l/9353427/","projectTitle":"Integrating Stem Through Art: Creative Learning for K–2 Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zukosky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9729719_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y544&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725479813311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-zukosky"},{"teacherId":1495032,"projectId":9534101,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a more flexible, scholar-centered learning environment. The addition of cozy bean bag chairs, sturdy clipboards, and storage stands has immediately increased both scholar engagement and independence.\r\nScholars now have the opportunity to choose comfortable seating during independent work time. The bean bag chairs have created a calm and inviting space where scholars feel relaxed yet focused. I've already noticed an increase in sustained attention. Scholars who previously struggled to remain engaged are now excited to select a learning space that works best for them.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards and storage stands have made it possible for scholars to work flexibly throughout the classroom. Whether collaborating with a peer, spreading out for quiet reflection, or working in a small group, they are no longer limited to their desks. This flexibility has strengthened their sense of ownership and responsibility. They are taking pride in caring for the materials and making thoughtful choices about where they learn best.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has supported both academic growth and social-emotional development. Scholars feel valued and trusted, and that trust has fostered maturity, accountability, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of every scholar. Your support has made a lasting difference in how our scholars experience learning each day.","fullyFundedDate":1760706414585,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-for-curious-minds/9534101/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jhenry"},{"teacherId":9621261,"projectId":9737794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of Science in Action: Replenishing Our Lab. Because of you, my scholars now have access to hands-on materials that have completely transformed our science classroom. We are actively using these resources during our weekly lab sessions, where scholars work collaboratively to investigate concepts like energy, motion, and cause-and-effect. One standout moment was during a recent experiment when scholars used the new materials to build and test models, excitedly revising their ideas based on what they observed. Seeing them apply scientific vocabulary and think like real scientists was incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement was immediate and genuine. Scholars were eager to explore, ask questions, and jump right into learning. Many of them expressed how \"real\" science finally felt—like what they see scientists doing in labs and experiments. The supplies gave them a sense of ownership and pride in their learning, and even students who are usually hesitant were fully engaged, confident, and curious.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include deeper investigations and long-term projects, such as our upcoming science fair and more advanced lab challenges that encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. Your generosity has opened the door for meaningful, inquiry-based learning experiences that my scholars will remember and build upon for years to come. Thank you for investing in their curiosity, growth, and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1759772460920,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-action-replenishing-our-lab/9737794/","projectTitle":"Science in Action: Replenishing Our Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9621261_orig.jpg?crop=1222,1222,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722644966627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/afoster221"},{"teacherId":4631298,"projectId":9425274,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Ignite Learning. Because of you, students are experiencing learning in meaningful and empowering ways.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helps place books directly into students' hands, provides hands-on learning materials, and supports small-group instruction that builds confidence and skills. Students who once struggled to stay engaged are now excited to participate, ask questions, and take pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nWith your support, learners are strengthening reading and math skills, developing positive learning habits, and discovering that they can succeed. One student recently shared how proud they felt after mastering a new skill.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your partnership. Your generosity is not just supporting programs but it is changing lives, one student at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1758814448264,"projectUrl":"project/ignite-learning/9425274/","projectTitle":"Ignite Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4631298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563920320406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erica-morgan"},{"teacherId":1416838,"projectId":9585359,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now learning in a classroom that feels truly magical. The flexible library furniture, Harry Potter–themed décor, and essential supplies you funded have already begun transforming our daily routines and the way students engage with their learning.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has become the centerpiece of our independent and partner reading time. Students now choose cozy reading nooks that help them stay focused and comfortable while diving into their books. The new seating and themed materials made my classroom come alive even more.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during a small-group reading lesson. A student who normally struggles to stay engaged quietly grabbed a beanbag chair, sat beneath our new floating candles, and said, \"It feels like I'm really in the book now.\" For the rest of the lesson, he was focused, confident, and eager to share his thinking. That shift in attitude is the magic your donation created.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new materials, the room beamed with excitement. Many of them said the same thing in their own way: \"It feels like a real Hogwarts classroom!\" Their joy, curiosity, and sense of pride in their learning space is unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials—it created an atmosphere where imagination thrives, learning feels exciting, and students feel valued. Thank you for helping every child in our room Rise Above and Reach Beyond. Your generosity has brought real magic to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761147967523,"projectUrl":"project/from-diagon-alley-to-the-classroom-desk/9585359/","projectTitle":"\"From Diagon Alley to the Classroom Desk: Magical Learning Awaits\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Usher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1416838_orig.jpg?crop=885,885,x97,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755111351587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msusher30"},{"teacherId":9213036,"projectId":9517784,"letterContent":"It is with much gratitude that my third graders and I write this THANK YOU note! Your donation has created quite comfortable and cozy spaces within our classroom. \r\n\r\nAs the materials arrived, the scholars were extremely excited to see the boxes and enclosed items. They assisted with unpacking the items and had a grand 'ole time with the bubble wrap. Each scholar assisted with putting the tennis balls on their own chairs and even helped others in need. THANK YOU AGAIN! The tennis balls DEFINITELY made it quieter in the classroom. The social emotional scenario cards are a great addition to being socially well...they love them and are eager to discuss a new scenario daily. The individual book bins allow them to keep their folders, books, pencils, iPads, etc. in an easy access spot. They grab their book bins and are able to find a comfy, cozy place to sit and work. The storage bins allow us to organize the submission of completed work, store our whiteboards and materials for quick and easy access when needed during whole or small groups, and store our art and other school materials. Lastly, the bean bag seats were the HOTTEST ITEMS!\r\n\r\nAgain, we THANK YOU for your generous donation! Without you, our learning would be quite uncomfortable!","fullyFundedDate":1764283487603,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-space-for-exploration-discovery/9517784/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Space for Exploration & Discovery!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Genous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9213036_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753902985934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9213036"},{"teacherId":9638126,"projectId":9563361,"letterContent":"Our classroom has become a cozy, energizing space where students love to learn! The new carpet anchors our group zones and stage, while the whiteboard and bulletin paper spark creativity and reflection. During math discussions, students gather on the carpet to share strategies and cheer each other on. The environment now supports both focus and fun—just what we hoped for when we imagined a classroom that feels like \"mood magic!\"\r\n\r\nThe moment students walked in, their faces lit up! They loved the lights, hanging fabric from the ceiling and floating candles. One student said, \"It feels like we're in a dream classroom!\" Their excitement filled the room, and that joy turned into instant motivation to learn and collaborate.\r\n\r\nNext, we're using our new space to launch a \"Motivation in Motion\" project. Students are creating visual boards that connect how they feel in our classroom with how they learn best. These reflections help them see that motivation isn't just a feeling—it's something we can create together. Thanks to our donors, our classroom truly feels like magic every day!","fullyFundedDate":1755028610865,"projectUrl":"project/mood-magic-and-motivation-a-classroom/9563361/","projectTitle":"Mood, Magic and Motivation: A Classroom Where Focus Meets Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9638126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723154506129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638126"},{"teacherId":1495032,"projectId":9177177,"letterContent":"We are so excited to get started with our new gardening resources! My scholars are eager to plant seeds, observe growth cycles, and experiment with different conditions using the grow lights, seed trays, and gardening tools you provided.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on experiences will allow them to explore real-world science, develop important skills like responsibility and patience, and deepen their curiosity about the natural world. We can't wait to see their creativity and excitement grow alongside the plants!","fullyFundedDate":1752614301758,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-one-seed-at-a-time/9177177/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds, One Seed at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jhenry"},{"teacherId":9621261,"projectId":9103551,"letterContent":"When our scholars first walked into the library and saw the brand-new cushions and bean bags, their faces lit up with excitement. Many immediately sank into them with their books in hand, exclaiming how \"cozy\" and \"comfy\" the space felt. What was once just a quiet corner has now transformed into a vibrant hub where scholars feel relaxed, welcomed, and eager to read. These cozy corners have quickly become one of the most popular areas in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been remarkable. Scholars who were once reluctant to pick up a book now choose the bean bag area as their go-to reading spot, staying engaged for longer stretches of time. During our recent social studies project, several groups huddled together in the cushions to brainstorm ideas, share resources, and collaborate in a way that felt natural and fun. This shift has helped them not only academically but also socially, as the space fosters teamwork and conversation.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these cushions will continue to play a big role in our lessons. From small-group discussions to independent reading time, they create an environment where scholars can focus, share, and grow. The next step for our class is diving into research for our upcoming projects, and I know these cozy corners will be a favorite place for curious minds to gather and explore.","fullyFundedDate":1746786950025,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-for-curious-minds/9103551/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9621261_orig.jpg?crop=1222,1222,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722644966627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/afoster221"},{"teacherId":396807,"projectId":9125356,"letterContent":"On behalf of UCCCS Donoghue, I want to thank you for your generous support. Your recent contribution is more than just a donation—it's an investment in our mission and a meaningful gesture that makes a real difference in the lives we serve.\r\n\r\nBecause of donors like you, we can support students with their SEL, improve our students' emotional status, and build great citizens. Your generosity empowers us to continue this critical work and to reach even greater heights.\r\n\r\nWe are inspired by your commitment to invest in our future, and we are proud to have you as part of our community. Please know that your support is deeply appreciated and never taken for granted.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our mission and helping us bring it to life. 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