{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"La Francis Hardiman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":293060,"projectId":9778523,"letterContent":"My students have always struggled with balancing the equation. Understanding the equal sign was such a hard concept to understand. Not anymore! Our monster balance is the perfect resource to help us understand this concept! Each number is weighted and we are able to see first had that when the monster is balanced we have the same amount on each side. We are able to see the part part whole relationship we have been missing this whole time! \r\nOur write on tens and one whiteboards help us understand what happens when you put digits together to form teen numbers. We are practicing this daily and we know with time we will get this concept because of your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760657371239,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-minds-a-hands-on-approach/9778523/","projectTitle":"Building Math Minds: a Hands-On Approach","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzgibbon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp293060_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467811239270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorifitzgibbon"},{"teacherId":7880983,"projectId":9517673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my students and my classroom. These new hands on literacy centers have been so much fun to implement with my ENL students. They love picking from the mystery box to find an object to place on the letter mat. \r\n\r\nThese donations help me to keep learning engaging and fun for all students. My students love to try new things and learn in different ways. Trying to keep 25 kindergarteners engaged at the same time can be a difficult task at times however, these new literacy centers have them so excited to learn. Thank you so much for your continued support for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758838124512,"projectUrl":"project/phonetic-fun/9517673/","projectTitle":"Phonetic Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7880983_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625679689988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7880983"},{"teacherId":5893545,"projectId":9264616,"letterContent":"Yay! Thank you so much for helping me to give my students an amazing experience in the Computer Lab and Library! Fun activities that are centered around learning are the things you remember from elementary school for years to come.\r\nThe students have all loved being leaders and servicing our entire school community, they got to spread their message that it is important to step away from the screens and these games helped them do it. Thank you!\r\nWe couldn't have made this happen without your generosity and kindness and we can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1747084657852,"projectUrl":"project/less-screen-time/9264616/","projectTitle":"Less Screen Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. PASCHALL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5893545_orig.jpg?crop=1270,1270,x655,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622316467057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5893545"},{"teacherId":5893545,"projectId":9779561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. The older students love speaking out about their cause and spreading awareness during Red Ribbon week about being drug free. All the students enjoyed doing the puzzles afterwards and it was an excellent event for the entire school community. We couldn't have done it without you.! \r\n\r\nThis was a really great opportunity, my students loved the idea of being leaders and planning their project and then getting to carry it out too! They were service stars for real and wouldn't have been able to without this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1761076483775,"projectUrl":"project/life-is-a-puzzle-solve-it-drug-free/9779561/","projectTitle":"Life Is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. PASCHALL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5893545_orig.jpg?crop=1270,1270,x655,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622316467057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5893545"},{"teacherId":4965868,"projectId":9325466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my musical wish list for my students. My students are enjoying using the microphones for a variety of activities in our classroom from si going, reading, and making presentations to share there learning. \r\nWe use the instruments not only for music but also for skill building in our pre-reading lessons as we clap our syllables while incorporating movement. The biggest hit is the speaker where we hear our friends through the microphone, engage in music and movement activities and end the week with a disco dance party to send us off for the weekend and celebrate our learning. With neons lights and all! \r\nI appreciate your contribution to making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1752586551666,"projectUrl":"project/tune-into-learning-a-musical-wish-list/9325466/","projectTitle":"Tune into Learning: A Musical Wish List for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thiesen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4965868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633737716327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4965868"},{"teacherId":4965868,"projectId":9215433,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to my project. Through your donation my students are able to assist in creating a collaborative learning environment within our school and across the grades. Students engage with students in others classroom using the educational materials. This opportunity allows them to \"teach\" the younger Pre-K students helping them to develop their literacy skills while building the confidence of my students.\r\nMy students were so excited when the materials arrived and they learned how to use each of them. They were excited to get to be the \"teacher\" and help other students especially the younger kids. This role made them feel special knowing they were helping others. It also provided a great opportunity for my struggling students to feel confident working with younger students. \r\nMy students and I appreciate this opportunity and these materials that we received because of YOU! We hope to grow and expand this initiative by expanding it to the families of our students in future workshops.","fullyFundedDate":1743526941259,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-peer-buddy-initiative-building/9215433/","projectTitle":"Literacy Peer Buddy Initiative: Building A Literacy Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thiesen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4965868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633737716327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4965868"},{"teacherId":293060,"projectId":9696859,"letterContent":"We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom project. These materials have already transformed the way we learn and interact with math every day.\r\n\r\nThe picture books have opened our eyes to how math is all around us. Each story brings numbers, patterns, and problem-solving to life in a way that feels exciting and meaningful. As we read, we are discovering that math isn't just something we do during lessons—it's something we can see in our favorite stories, in nature, in art, and even in the way we play. These books have sparked so many wonderful conversations and \"aha\" moments. We love finding connections between the characters' adventures and the math concepts we're studying in class.\r\n\r\nOur new dry erase place value boards have quickly become one of our favorite classroom tools! During math lessons, everyone eagerly grabs a board and marker, ready to jump into the activity. Instead of sitting quietly and waiting to be called on, every student can show their thinking, practice new skills, and share their ideas with confidence. It's amazing how something as simple as a white board can make learning feel like a game. We are laughing, learning, and helping each other grow as mathematicians every single day.\r\n\r\nThese new materials have made math class more interactive, hands-on, and fun. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now raising their hands and showing their work proudly. The combination of the engaging picture books and the white boards has helped us see that math isn't just about numbers—it's about creativity, thinking, and discovery.\r\n\r\nWe've already started sharing what we've learned with other classes and even our families. The enthusiasm for math has spread beyond our classroom walls! Parents have told us their children are talking about the books and practicing math at home in new ways. That kind of excitement is something truly special, and it wouldn't have been possible without your kindness.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us in our classroom, thank you for giving us the tools to see math in a whole new light. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our learning, our confidence, and our love for discovery. We are deeply grateful for your support and will continue to make the most of these wonderful resources every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758223711672,"projectUrl":"project/i-see-math-everywhere/9696859/","projectTitle":"I See Math Everywhere","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzgibbon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp293060_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467811239270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorifitzgibbon"},{"teacherId":7880983,"projectId":9664815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom and my students. You have no idea how excited my students were to see that we had extra \"good\" snacks to offer them. Instead of just the usual leftover breakfast we managed to save throughout the week. It definitely puts a smile on their faces at the end of the day knowing that even though they may not have brought a snack from home; we have something tasty waiting for them during our snack time. Sometimes the littlest things make the biggest differences and I think thats how my students feel about being able to pick from these snacks every afternoon. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758290375149,"projectUrl":"project/helping-the-hungry/9664815/","projectTitle":"Helping the Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7880983_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625679689988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7880983"},{"teacherId":5933613,"projectId":9704442,"letterContent":"This winter, your kindness did more than provide hats and gloves — it wrapped our Wyandanch scholars in warmth, comfort, and care. Thanks to your generosity, every student who needed an extra layer during those cold mornings received one. Watching their faces light up as they picked their favorite color or tried on their new winter gear was a moment I'll never forget. You could feel the excitement buzzing through the room — laughter, smiles, and even a few little dance moves from students who couldn't believe these cozy gifts were for them.\r\nAs teachers, we often say that learning can't begin until students feel safe and cared for — and this project proved that true once again. The simple act of putting on a warm hat or slipping into soft gloves before heading out to recess made a world of difference. Our scholars returned to class focused, comfortable, and proud — not distracted by the cold, but ready to learn, create, and grow.\r\nThis project also became a powerful lesson in compassion. Students helped distribute the sets to their classmates and talked about what it means to look out for one another — an act that perfectly fits our school's \"One World\" mission of kindness and community.\r\nBecause of your support, our scholars are not only warmer, but also more aware that there are caring people beyond our school walls who believe in them. That lesson — that they matter, and that kindness connects us all — is something that will stay with them long after the winter ends.\r\nThank you for bringing warmth, joy, and confidence to our classroom this season. Your impact was felt in every smile, every mittened high-five, and every heart that knows it's supported.\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. Anthony Messina\r\nArt Educator & One World Advisor\r\nLaFrancis Hardiman Elementary School\r\nWyandanch, NY","fullyFundedDate":1758290447048,"projectUrl":"project/warm-heads-warm-hands-warm-hearts/9704442/","projectTitle":"Warm Heads, Warm Hands, Warm Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Messina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933613_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y363&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647352519886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5933613"},{"teacherId":7066621,"projectId":9782130,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, the Kindness pumpkin patch was a huge hit. The students loved taking the lead and setting it up and the littles were so excited as many have never touched a real pumpkin before and getting to pick one and getting to keep it was so exciting to them. They really felt the kindness through and through. This would have not been possible without the opportunity to participate the the Allstate and Time for Kids Service Stars, so thank you! We think the kindness ripple from today is going to continue on for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1760043286587,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-with-a-pumpkin-patch/9782130/","projectTitle":"Kindness with a Pumpkin Patch!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Senia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7066621"},{"teacherId":522503,"projectId":9094152,"letterContent":"First, I would like to say thank you for choosing us. With so many amazing projects to choose from and schools that are in need, we are grateful that you chose us. Your generosity has greatly impacted the classroom environment and morale of my scholars.\r\n\r\nMy scholars were so excited when the packages arrived and couldn't wait to label and sort the borders and posters into categories. They collaborated as a team to identify the theme of each box and place them in the proper location.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources throughout our school year and constantly updating our boards. The new resources provide the scholars with a welcoming environment and a thematic way to show their work.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to adding student work to our bulletin boards. Thank you once again, for making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746786887196,"projectUrl":"project/beautiful-bulletin-boards-by-the-month/9094152/","projectTitle":"Beautiful Bulletin Boards by the Month!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/522503"},{"teacherId":1546193,"projectId":9068057,"letterContent":"On behalf of the first-grade students in my class, we extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of phonics games and stamps. Your thoughtfulness has already made a profound impact on our classrooms and will continue to enrich our students' learning experience throughout the year.\r\nThe foundation of every child's literacy journey is phonics—the understanding that there are systematic and predictable relationships between written letters and spoken sounds. By mastering these connections, young readers gain the essential tools to \"decode\" unfamiliar words, build their vocabulary, and ultimately, comprehend the stories they read. However, this critical process can be challenging for some students. Your gift transforms this hard work into something exciting, motivating, and incredibly fun.\r\nThe phonics games you provided are the perfect tool for our students to practice this skill in an engaging and multi-sensory way. We've already witnessed the infectious joy as students play \"Phonics Bingo,\" cheer during a fast-paced \"Letter Stamp,\" and collaboratively build words with letter manipulatives. These activities turn what could be tedious repetition into a joyful game, helping our students internalize complex phonetic patterns with ease. These games not only strengthen their decoding skills but also build their confidence and foster a deep, lifelong love of reading.\r\nAdditionally, the stamps are more than just a novelty; they are a powerful motivator and a way to celebrate effort and achievement. When a student uses these stamps for mastering a new sound or word, it's a tangible reward that reinforces a positive association with learning. For our first graders, who are still developing their reading fluency and confidence, these small gestures of recognition mean the world.\r\n\r\n By building a strong phonics foundation now, our students are better equipped for success in all subjects, enhancing their comprehension and spelling skills for years to come.\r\nThank you for your generous spirit and for investing in our students' futures. 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