{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"La Francis Hardiman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9340152,"projectId":10093049,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom. Our students were excited when the new materials arrived and immediately wanted to use them. The resources have helped increase student engagement, collaboration, and hands-on learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nStudents are actively using the materials during classroom activities and projects, and we have already seen increased enthusiasm and participation. Moving forward, we will continue incorporating these resources into lessons that promote creativity, problem-solving, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a positive impact on our students' learning experience. Thank you for investing in our scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1773438608492,"projectUrl":"project/family-engagement-night/10093049/","projectTitle":"Family Engagement Night","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9340152_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750997726838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9340152"},{"teacherId":1536593,"projectId":10064855,"letterContent":"Since receiving the beautiful, warm hats and gloves, we have enjoyed many afternoons on the playground. All of the children had toasty-warm fingers and noggins even on the most chilly of days!\r\n Several children have used the child-sized rubber gloves to overcome sensory processing issues both during lunch and academics. These gloves helped them work past sensory aversions to some foods. It also helped them accept touching the sand trays we write in as part of our reading program.\r\n Thank you all for helping add tools to our toolbox and warmth in our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1772550281032,"projectUrl":"project/lunch-independence-and-warm-recess/10064855/","projectTitle":"Lunch Independence and Warm Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. La Rocco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslarocco"},{"teacherId":7139573,"projectId":10095629,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our Student-Led Community Gymnastics & Wellness Day! Thanks to your investment in our students, this project was a massive success, and our young leaders truly stepped up to make a positive impact in our school community.\r\n\r\nThe beginner-friendly gymnastics mats and balance blocks you funded worked beautifully. Our students didn't just use this equipment—they took complete ownership of it. They became coaches, mentors, and role models, teaching essential movement skills, promoting physical wellness, and encouraging healthy habits in an incredibly fun, supportive environment for our community's younger children.\r\n\r\nBreaking Barriers Through Play\r\nStructured physical activity and gymnastics programs are often financially out of reach for many families in our surrounding neighborhood. Because of your kindness, our students were able to break down that barrier. They hosted a completely free, inclusive gymnastics experience, making fitness accessible to families who otherwise wouldn't have had this opportunity.\r\n\r\nThis project went so far beyond standard physical education. It empowered our students to lead, serve, and realize the profound impact they can have when they dedicate themselves to community service. Watching them guide the younger kids with such patience and confidence was inspiring.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the vital tools that made this day possible. You didn't just fund equipment; you funded leadership, inclusivity, and a healthier community. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771864662450,"projectUrl":"project/flip-into-service-wellness-with-gymnast/10095629/","projectTitle":"Flip Into Service: Wellness with Gymnastics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crescione","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7139573"},{"teacherId":7139573,"projectId":10052459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our project! The hats have arrived, and to say the kids absolutely loved them would be an understatement.\r\n\r\nOur Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students live for outdoor play. Recess and field day are easily the most joyful parts of their school day, but before your donation, the strong sun made it tough for many of our students to stay comfortable and safe. Because so many of them didn't have hats of their own, overheating and sun exposure were constant worries.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, that has completely changed! These hats are already doing exactly what we hoped: keeping our youngest learners safe, comfortable, and confident while they run, play, and grow. They can now enjoy being active outdoors for longer, healthier periods of time.\r\n\r\nThe Best Part? The Personalization!\r\nThe heat press has been an absolute game-changer. The students were so incredibly excited to use the patches to customize their hats. Watching their faces light up as they created something uniquely their own was priceless. This creative process didn't just give them a hat; it gave them a sense of ownership and pride. Because they made them themselves, they are taking amazing care of them and wearing them every single day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has seamlessly blended physical wellness, safety, and self-expression for our students. Thank you for protecting our children, empowering their creativity, and keeping them smiling during their favorite parts of the day. We couldn't have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1769309457410,"projectUrl":"project/hats-on-for-healthy-outdoor-fun/10052459/","projectTitle":"Hats On for Healthy Outdoor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crescione","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7139573"},{"teacherId":7880983,"projectId":10203801,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our kindergarten end-of-year celebration project! Because of your kindness and support, our students will receive special summer-themed bundles filled with fun and engaging items, including kinetic sand, reusable water bottles, beach buckets, sunglasses, and more. Your contribution helps us celebrate a year of tremendous growth, learning, and achievement while sending our kindergarteners into summer with excitement and smiles.These thoughtful gifts encourage creativity, imaginative play, outdoor exploration, and active learning beyond the classroom. Most importantly, your generosity ensures that every child can share in this joyful experience together.","fullyFundedDate":1778278679058,"projectUrl":"project/grateful-graduation-gifts/10203801/","projectTitle":"Grateful Graduation Gifts","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":6540042,"projectId":10092545,"letterContent":"Dear Donors Choose Supporters,\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students were able to participate in an engaging and meaningful literacy experience that combined reading, research, creativity, and hands-on learning.\r\nDuring our Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit on animals, students spent time reading informational texts, researching different animals, and learning about their habitats, needs, and behaviors. The materials you provided, especially the clay, brought their learning to life in an exciting way. Students used the clay to create imaginative classroom zoos and pet stores inspired by the animals they studied. They were incredibly excited to design, build, and share their creations with classmates and families.\r\nThis hands-on activity allowed students to strengthen both their literacy and critical thinking skills while expressing their creativity. Many students who are typically hesitant readers became more engaged because they were able to connect their research to a fun, interactive project. The classroom was filled with excitement, collaboration, and pride as students explained facts about their animals and showcased their work.\r\nYour generosity also helped provide literacy bags filled with pencils, crayons, and books for families to enjoy together at home. These take-home resources encouraged students and parents to continue reading beyond the classroom and helped strengthen the important connection between school and home learning.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your support created memorable learning experiences that inspired creativity, curiosity, and a love of reading. We are truly grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you have made in our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1771625090345,"projectUrl":"project/students-leading-literacy-with-community/10092545/","projectTitle":"Students Leading Literacy with Community Literacy Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mancuso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6540042"},{"teacherId":9306036,"projectId":10047761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Our classroom is now better able to support students basic needs so they can focus and learn. Students use snacks daily, and our self care items are part of a calm, supportive routine that helps them manage their emotions and take care of themselves. \r\nWhen all of our materials arrived the students were so excited and felt truly cared for. It was amazing seeing how hats, gloves and scarfs meant so much to some of students from low income families who might not be able to get those things meant to them. Also having extra snack to send home and have while they are at school. \r\nWe truly appreciate your donation and loved that we were able to help teach out students about self care and learning about healthy snack choices.","fullyFundedDate":1769308356999,"projectUrl":"project/smile-strength-and-selfcare/10047761/","projectTitle":"Smile Strength and Selfcare","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9306036_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695833815386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9306036"},{"teacherId":293060,"projectId":10128792,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your generous donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. Your support has had a direct and meaningful impact on our Academic Intervention Services (AIS) math program for students in kindergarten through second grade.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, we were able to purchase differentiated math worksheets and instructional resources specifically designed to meet students at their individual learning levels. These materials are aligned to grade-level standards and, most importantly, are organized based on pre-assessment data for each standard. This has allowed our teachers to identify precisely where each student needs support and provide targeted instruction that addresses those specific skill gaps.\r\n\r\nIn early elementary education, building strong foundational math skills is critical. Students in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade are developing number sense, problem-solving strategies, fluency, and confidence that will support all future learning. However, students learn at different paces and often require individualized practice to fully master concepts. Because of your donation, our AIS teachers now have access to engaging, leveled resources that allow instruction to be tailored to each child's needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.\r\n\r\nThe differentiated worksheets have already made a noticeable difference in our classrooms. Teachers are able to quickly group students according to their pretest results and provide meaningful practice that is appropriately challenging. Students who need additional reinforcement can revisit foundational skills with clear, scaffolded support, while students ready for enrichment can work on more advanced applications of the same standard. This flexibility helps all learners feel successful and supported.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic growth, these resources have positively influenced student confidence and motivation. Many of our AIS students have historically struggled with math and can become discouraged when work feels too difficult or disconnected from their ability level. The targeted materials purchased through your gift have helped create more positive learning experiences. Students are experiencing success more frequently, participating more actively, and approaching math with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also provided valuable support to our teachers. Preparing differentiated materials for multiple grade levels and standards can be extremely time-consuming. Access to high-quality, ready-to-use resources allows teachers to spend more time analyzing student progress, providing instruction, and building relationships with students rather than creating materials from scratch. This has strengthened the effectiveness of our AIS program and increased the amount of individualized attention students receive.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation demonstrates to our students that their learning matters and that members of the community believe in their potential. Acts of generosity like yours help create opportunities that truly change educational experiences for young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in the success of our kindergarten through second-grade students. Your support has helped us provide personalized instruction, strengthen foundational math skills, and build confidence in learners who need it most. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1772825344782,"projectUrl":"project/up-to-date-resources/10128792/","projectTitle":"Up To Date Resources","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":10139832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the iPad charging station and the iPad case with keyboard for our classroom. Your support is truly appreciated and makes a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. These tools will help us keep our devices organized, charged, and ready for use, while also giving students more opportunities to engage with technology in a productive and creative way. The keyboard case, in particular, will support early typing skills and enhance learning across many subjects.","fullyFundedDate":1776455394034,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-technology/10139832/","projectTitle":"Teaching Technology","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":7880983,"projectId":10007483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies for our kindergarten students. We truly appreciate your kindness in providing crayons, glue sticks, and Expo markers; these are items we use every single day! Your support helps ensure that our students have the tools they need to learn, create, and fully participate in classroom activities. From colorful artwork to hands-on projects and interactive lessons, these supplies make a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for thinking of our classroom. Thank you for helping us create a space where our students can grow, explore, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1774906340906,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-supplies-for-success/10007483/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Supplies for Success","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":7880983,"projectId":10058740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials such as my alphabet pocket chart and alphabet stamps for our kindergarten classroom. Your support means a great deal to us and will make a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience. These resources will help our young learners build essential literacy skills in a fun, hands on way. The pocket chart will be a wonderful tool for interactive lessons, and the stamps will allow students to explore letters and words creatively. Because of your kindness, our classroom is better equipped to inspire curiosity and confidence in every child. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and commitment to supporting education. Thank you for helping our students grow and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1772636364809,"projectUrl":"project/leap-into-literacy/10058740/","projectTitle":"Leap into Literacy","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":7880983,"projectId":9920040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of prizes to our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness and support mean a great deal to both our students and our school community. The excitement on the children's faces when they see new prizes is truly wonderful. Your contribution helps create a positive and motivating environment where students feel encouraged to learn, participate, and do their best each day.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your thoughtfulness and for making a difference in our classroom. 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