{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tyler Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9876202,"projectId":9559919,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you again for your generosity in supporting my project to get math and writing materials for my students. \r\n\r\nThe kids LOVE the bigger pencils, which help them form letters a little more easily. The dry-erase number lines are super useful when the kids are solving multiple addition and subtraction equations - drawing the \"jumps\" between numbers allows them to better visualize and count between two points, then quickly erase so as not to confuse with the next equation. I truly appreciate your help!","fullyFundedDate":1757355583362,"projectUrl":"project/2-out-of-3-rs-writing-and-arithmeti/9559919/","projectTitle":"2 out of 3 “R’s” - Writing and Arithmetic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benisek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9876202_orig.jpg?crop=277,277,x120,y67&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738619507431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9876202"},{"teacherId":9595379,"projectId":9299441,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful I am to have received your donation. My students were over the moon for our new class carpet that fits the whole class on it! Students have been able to enjoy snacks during the school day, as well as take some home to have a special treat outside of the classroom. \r\n\r\nOur new large rug has brought the class together with making it a more comfortable space to sit in, that allows every student to join us at the carpet. This carpet brings a fun and bright atmosphere into the classroom and we love it so much! \r\n\r\nWe have been ending our days with board games to calm our bodies down before we head home via walking and riding the bus. This has taught students how to take turns, share, and invite students in to play that haven't played the game before. I have seen leadership spark in students who are familiar with the games, to teach to others. \r\n\r\nOnce again, I am extremely grateful for your gift to our classroom and we thank you much!","fullyFundedDate":1746786436404,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-snacks-whats-better-than/9299441/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Snacks! What’s Better Than That?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9595379_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721229578158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9595379"},{"teacherId":1612191,"projectId":9271260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! With your donation, our classroom has been transformed into a more comfortable and engaging space for learning. The big plush carpet will become a favorite spot for both group activities and quiet work time—students will love gathering there to read, collaborate, and reflect. The wobble stool will be a huge hit as well, especially for students who need movement to stay focused. It gives them the flexibility to learn in a way that suits their needs without disrupting others.\r\n\r\nThe 3M strips were the finishing touch that allowed us to bring warmth and personality into our classroom. With your help, I was able to create a more inviting and comforting environment by displaying student work and inspirational decor in our comfort space. These seemingly small changes will have a big impact on how students feel in the room; they feel seen, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students want to be!","fullyFundedDate":1746484787624,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-spaces-focused-faces/9271260/","projectTitle":"Flexible Spaces, Focused Faces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1612191_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744063570108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lee-zucker"},{"teacherId":9876202,"projectId":9096251,"letterContent":"I was inspired by Carey Arensberg's \"Care Closet\" (check out her social media if you haven't already) to ask for some supplies for my own school's health office closet. \r\n\r\nAs I noted in my original request, some kids need a change of clothes at school and they don't always have their own \"backup outfit\" with them, or they're waiting for a while to get picked up when they're ill and utilize the bench in the health office to lie down. I asked for some extra clothing and blankets to help the kids to be clean and a little more comfortable in those circumstances. \r\n\r\nAfter your generous donations came in, the health office staff was inspired to acquire some organizing bins and more clothing donations, which has helped with inventory for the remainder of this school year. Thanks so much for helping me with this project.","fullyFundedDate":1738875341403,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-our-school-health-office/9096251/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Our School Health Office","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benisek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9876202_orig.jpg?crop=277,277,x120,y67&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738619507431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9876202"},{"teacherId":1612191,"projectId":9243794,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing this project to life! After stepping away from the classroom and leaving my materials behind, returning to teach 3rd–5th graders in a resource setting meant starting fresh. Your generosity helped rebuild something even better—engaging literacy and math games like SPLAT, and new book series to spark excitement in our mini classroom library. These tools are more than just resources—they're helping my students reframe learning as something joyful, accessible, and fun. Your support is already making a huge difference in helping my students stay engaged, build confidence, and grow. Thank you for believing in us!","fullyFundedDate":1744233251329,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-one-day-at-a-time/9243794/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy, One Day at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1612191_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744063570108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lee-zucker"},{"teacherId":9849043,"projectId":8972001,"letterContent":"It has been a couple months since my students have received our rug and dividers, and our classroom climate has changed for the better! Our new rug has been a favorite for students to do their independent work on, and the testing dividers have been super helpful for my students to stay focused and not get distracted by others while working. This helps me as a teacher as well to know that my students are focused and excited for their learning environment when they're independently working while they are not with me. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the rug delivered, they were full of anticipation and excitement. I laid the rug out the next day and was met with thankfulness and gratefulness for a rug that was a better fit for our classroom. I was able to tell my students that many kind and generous people donated their own money to be able to help our classroom and my students were shocked. When they saw the dividers, they immediately started using them and have used them almost every day since. Not only does our classroom look and operate better, but the students have been able to take their learning into their own hands and are very appreciative of a learning environment that fits their diverse needs. \r\n\r\nSo on behalf of my students and I, we say thank you so much again for your kind donations and the impact it has had on our classroom since. Your selfless donations have tremendously helped our classroom family and we couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1733021134063,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-mood-for-diverse-learning/8972001/","projectTitle":"Setting the Mood for Diverse Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849043_orig.jpg?crop=3283,3283,x881,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732664137862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849043"},{"teacherId":9075022,"projectId":8806605,"letterContent":"Our school store, Pawmazon, plays an essential role in our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system. It serves as a platform for rewarding students who demonstrate responsible, respectful, reflective, and safe behaviors. Unfortunately, we receive limited funding from our school district, which has made it challenging to maintain and enhance the store's offerings. Previously, teachers were personally funding the store, investing their own paychecks to provide engaging items that motivate students in kindergarten through fifth grade to earn points through positive behaviors.\r\nThe support we have received from donors has been invaluable in transforming this situation. Many of our students are highly motivated by sports, and items such as footballs and basketballs can be quite costly. With the help of generous contributions, we can now offer a wider variety of exciting products that inspire students to work towards earning their rewards. I am profoundly grateful for this support, as it allows our teachers to focus on their primary responsibilities rather than spending their personal resources on the school store. This collaboration not only enhances our PBIS initiative but also fosters a more positive and engaging learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1734458274124,"projectUrl":"project/pawmazon-at-tyler-elementary/8806605/","projectTitle":"\"Pawmazon\" at Tyler Elementary","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9075022_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x62,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721701367708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9075022"},{"teacherId":9075022,"projectId":8567091,"letterContent":"In our classroom, the rug serves as a vital and multifunctional space that we utilize every day. It is the heart of our morning meetings, where we gather to review our calendar and schedule for the day. The rug is also central to our restorative circle conversations and social-emotional lessons, as well as our math group lessons. Additionally, we conduct our phonics instruction as a whole group on the rug, alongside various content areas such as science and social studies, and our writing lessons. This transformation of our learning environment has fostered a sense of community among all 27 students, eliminating any disputes over seating and ensuring that no student feels excluded from this important shared space.\r\nCurrently, we are focused on completing our learning units in preparation for report card assessments. In math, students are developing their skills in telling time on an analog clock and counting money. In phonics, they have successfully learned about the soft \"c\" and \"g\" sounds. Our science unit explores the states of matter, while our writing instruction emphasizes how to create a single-paragraph outline. I am immensely grateful for the donations that have made our classroom rug possible, as it has significantly enhanced our learning experience and brought us closer together as a classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1726876400801,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-a-comfortable-and-invitin/8567091/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create a Comfortable and Inviting Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9075022_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x62,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721701367708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9075022"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30145","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":283,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":53,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":77.8,"schoolId":30145,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tyler Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tyler Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/dekalb-community-school-district-428/tyler-elementary-school/30145"}