{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"La Francis Hardiman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5933613,"projectId":10728584,"letterContent":"On behalf of the scholars, staff, and families of LaFrancis Hardiman Elementary School, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity and support of our Fall Festival!\r\n\r\nThanks to your thoughtful donations of popcorn, candy, cotton candy, and other wonderful treats, we are able to create a celebration filled with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories for our scholars.\r\n\r\nFor many of our children, school is more than a place to learn. It is a place where they feel safe, celebrated, valued, and connected to a caring community. Your contributions help us provide joyful experiences that every child deserves, regardless of their family's circumstances.\r\n\r\nYour donations represent so much more than snacks and sweets. They represent kindness, opportunity, inclusion, and the power of a community coming together for its children.\r\n\r\nEvery bag of popcorn, every piece of candy, and every serving of cotton candy will help bring smiles to our scholars' faces. These simple moments of happiness can leave lasting impressions, reminding our children that their community believes in them and cares about their well-being.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also allows us to create a welcoming school celebration while reducing the financial burden on our families and ensuring that all scholars have an opportunity to participate.\r\n\r\nAt LaFrancis Hardiman Elementary, we believe in The Wyandanch Way, where compassion, collaboration, and community pride are at the heart of everything we do. Your willingness to give is a beautiful example of those values in action.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for investing in our scholars, supporting our school, and helping us make this Fall Festival a celebration to remember.\r\n\r\nBecause of people like you, our scholars experience firsthand what it means to belong to a community that truly cares.\r\n\r\nTogether, we are one pack, one family, and one community!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\nThe Scholars and Staff of LaFrancis Hardiman Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1791660467593,"projectUrl":"project/fall-festival/10728584/","projectTitle":"Fall Festival!","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":293060,"projectId":10309522,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Students!\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to the generous donors who helped make it possible for our students to receive new headsets! Your support has provided our classroom with a valuable learning tool that will make a meaningful difference in the way our students learn, focus, and work independently each day.\r\n\r\nIn today's classroom, technology is an important part of learning. Our students regularly use computers and other digital resources to practice skills, listen to directions, participate in educational programs, read, research, and reinforce concepts that we are learning in class. However, when many students are working on different activities at the same time, it can become difficult for everyone to stay focused. Sounds from videos, programs, or other activities can quickly become distracting. The new headsets help solve this challenge by giving each student the opportunity to listen to their own learning activities without disturbing the students around them.\r\n\r\nThese headsets allow our students to work at their own pace and in their own learning space. A student who needs to listen to instructions more than once can do so without interrupting a classmate. Another student who is ready to move ahead can continue working without being distracted by someone else's activity. This simple resource gives our students the ability to take greater ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nPerhaps one of the greatest benefits is the independence these headsets provide. Students are learning that they can manage their own work, follow directions, make choices, and stay engaged with a task. They no longer have to wait for the entire class to be quiet before they can hear an instructional video or complete a listening activity. Instead, they can put on their headset, get started, and concentrate on the task in front of them.\r\n\r\nThe headsets also help create a calmer and more productive classroom environment. When students are able to focus on their own work without competing sounds around them, they are better able to concentrate and remain engaged. At the same time, their classmates are able to work without being distracted. This allows us to make better use of our instructional time and provides students with an environment where they can feel comfortable learning at their own pace.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity shows our students that people believe in them and want to help them succeed. A classroom resource like a headset may seem simple, but its impact can be significant. It gives students another tool to become confident, independent learners and helps create a classroom where every student has an opportunity to focus and do their best.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us provide the tools they need to be successful. We are so appreciative of your generosity and support. Because of you, our students can listen, learn, focus, and grow—one lesson at a time!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788446915903,"projectUrl":"project/distraction-free-learning/10309522/","projectTitle":"Distraction Free Learning","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":1492832,"projectId":10478461,"letterContent":"Project Thank You\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity made such a positive difference for my students throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nIt was especially awesome that you, as a former student, chose to support this project. Knowing that someone who had once been a student in the classroom was now giving back and helping today's students was incredibly meaningful. It made your support feel extra special!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students had access to important school supplies like pencils, notebooks, folders, and other materials they needed each day. Having these supplies available helped take away some of the stress that can come with not having the basics. Instead, my students were able to come to class prepared, participate in activities, and focus more on learning.\r\n\r\nThe snacks were also a huge help. Many of my students came to school needing a little extra energy, and having snacks available helped them stay focused, comfortable, and ready to participate. It was amazing to see how something as simple as having a snack or a new notebook could make such a difference in a student's day.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation showed my students that people cared about them and believed in their education. Every pencil, notebook, folder, and snack was a reminder that they were supported and that their learning mattered.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving back and helping make this project possible. Your kindness, generosity, and connection to our school community truly meant so much. I was incredibly grateful for your support, and I know my students benefited from it throughout the year!","fullyFundedDate":1789576974497,"projectUrl":"project/supplied-supported-ready-to-learn/10478461/","projectTitle":"Supplied, Supported & Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1492832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698421915343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1492832"},{"teacherId":10036172,"projectId":10087757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Thanks to your generosity, our music classroom is now an interactive, immersive space where students build confidence, collaboration, and leadership through music.\r\n\r\nYour donation provided the visual backdrops and music-themed displays needed to coach students through routines, teamwork, and early career pathways like composing and conducting. You helped give our students a space to practice self-expression, take on leadership roles, and see that their voices truly matter. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770737251141,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-stage-for-music-learning/10087757/","projectTitle":"Setting the Stage for Music Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Villatoro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036172"},{"teacherId":10036172,"projectId":10080650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Thanks to your generosity, our special education student leaders successfully brought the Orange You Glad LFH Is the Best School Community initiative to life for our entire school.\r\n\r\nUsing bright, orange-themed treats, decorations, and kindness bags, our students took total ownership of organizing and decorating shared spaces to spread pure joy to everyone at LFH. Your donation gave our students a meaningful platform to practice leadership, collaboration, and empathy—showing our whole school community how much they are valued. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770818630858,"projectUrl":"project/orange-you-glad-lfh-is-the-best-school-c/10080650/","projectTitle":"Orange You Glad LFH Is the Best School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Villatoro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036172"},{"teacherId":9152115,"projectId":10079834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Thanks to your generosity, our special education students successfully created handmade kindness cards, gift bags with warm socks and snacks for local senior center residents, and painted kindness rocks to brighten our neighborhood.\r\n\r\nYour donation gave our students the tools to lead a meaningful community service project—building empathy, civic responsibility, and creativity while spreading joy across our broader community. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770393764402,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-our-community/10079834/","projectTitle":"Kindness in our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9152115_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694538153328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9152115"},{"teacherId":7726199,"projectId":10168225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Thanks to your generosity, our special education student leaders successfully organized, assembled, and distributed \"Kindness Bags\" packed with fun activities to members of our school community.\r\n\r\nYour donation made a direct impact—it empowered our students to practice leadership and empathy firsthand while bringing immense joy, inclusion, and a stronger sense of belonging to their peers. We are so grateful for your support in making our school a kinder, more connected place!","fullyFundedDate":1775052437525,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-sunshine-student-led-kindness/10168225/","projectTitle":"Spreading Sunshine: Student-Led Kindness Bags for Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alleyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7726199"},{"teacherId":7726199,"projectId":9959063,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Because of your generosity, my special education students now have cozy spirit sweatshirts right here in the classroom whenever they need extra warmth and comfort. They were so excited when they saw them and they use them all the time! They love matching! \r\n\r\nYour donation does so much more than keep them warm—it helps our students stay focused, self-regulate, and feel a true sense of belonging and school pride every single day. We are deeply grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1772550509185,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-sweatshirts-for-a-supportive-classr/9959063/","projectTitle":"Cozy Sweatshirts for a Supportive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alleyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7726199"},{"teacherId":8119769,"projectId":10177787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Kindness Starts with One! Because of you, my special education students have everything they need to load up our Kindness Cart and lead random acts of kindness across our entire K–2 school.\r\n\r\nYour donation goes so much further than the supplies themselves—it empowers my students to build real leadership and communication skills while showing them firsthand that their actions can make a meaningful difference. We are so grateful for your support in making our school a kinder, more connected place!","fullyFundedDate":1775849409504,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-starts-with-one/10177787/","projectTitle":"Kindness Starts with One","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pizzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8119769"},{"teacherId":7066621,"projectId":10177658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of your support, our students were able to completely take the lead on our \"Are You RED-y to Have a Great Week?\" project.\r\n\r\nThey had a blast assembling and handing out the RED-y Kits during morning arrival and in classrooms. Seeing their faces light up as they handed their peers red treats and personalized, encouraging notes was incredible. Beyond just sharing snacks and supplies, this project gave our students a true sense of leadership and showed them firsthand how powerful a simple act of kindness can be.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your help in making our school a brighter, more supportive place!","fullyFundedDate":1775498393752,"projectUrl":"project/are-you-red-y-to-have-a-great-week/10177658/","projectTitle":"Are You RED-y to Have a Great Week?","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":10269844,"letterContent":"Our students were extremely grateful for the water bottles, snacks, and hand sanitizer provided through this Donors Choose project. The reusable water bottles were a favorite! Students used them during Field Day and continued using them throughout the school year to stay hydrated.\r\n\r\nThe snacks were especially helpful for students who needed an extra snack during the school day, allowing them to feel more comfortable and focused on learning. The hand sanitizer also helped students practice good hygiene and maintain a healthy classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited, appreciative, and genuinely happy to receive these items. We are very thankful to our Donors Choose supporters for helping us provide resources that made our students feel cared for and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1778158056249,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-habits-happy-classroom/10269844/","projectTitle":"Healthy Habits, Happy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/522503"},{"teacherId":3535639,"projectId":9970934,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in helping us purchase a beautiful new rug for our first-grade classroom! Your support has helped us create a warm, welcoming, and comfortable space where our students can gather, learn, and grow together. Our classroom rug is more than just a place to sit—it is where we come together for morning meetings, listen to stories, participate in lessons, and build friendships.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students now have a special space to call their own. Each day, they will gather on this rug to share their ideas, explore new concepts, and create lasting memories. Having a comfortable and inviting learning environment makes such a difference, especially for our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and, most importantly, in our students. Your kindness reminds our children that there are wonderful people who believe in them and care about their education. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every child feels valued, inspired, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778004327171,"projectUrl":"project/snazzy-new-rug-for-our-math-mini-maratho/9970934/","projectTitle":"Snazzy New Rug for Our Math Mini Marathons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3535639_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694033087420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kirkskidsrock"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_23577","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":499,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"20.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.8,"schoolId":23577,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about La Francis Hardiman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"La Francis Hardiman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/wyandanch-union-free-school-district/la-francis-hardiman-elementary-school/23577"}