{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"La Francis Hardiman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9340152,"projectId":9947644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Warm Coat project. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just a coat it is an act of care, dignity, and compassion. Because of your generosity, our scholars now have warm coats to keep them safe and comfortable during cold weather, allowing them to arrive at school ready to learn and thrive. You have helped ensure our students can focus on learning rather than the cold, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our scholars, families, at LaFrancis Hardiman Elementary School, thank you for investing in their well-being","fullyFundedDate":1765559321814,"projectUrl":"project/warm-winter-coats/9947644/","projectTitle":"Warm Winter Coats","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":5933613,"projectId":9976027,"letterContent":"Having access to high-quality markers has made a meaningful difference in my classroom. Markers immediately engage students and invite them into the learning process. The bold colors help students express ideas clearly, stay focused, and feel excited about their work.\r\nMarkers support creativity while also strengthening fine motor skills, color recognition, and visual organization. Students are able to outline, fill in, label, and design with intention—skills that are especially important in art, STEAM, and project-based learning activities. For many students, markers are more accessible than pencils or crayons, allowing them to work with greater confidence and control.\r\nMarkers also encourage student choice and voice. When students select colors to represent their thinking, emotions, or ideas, their work becomes more personal and meaningful. This leads to higher engagement and stronger effort across activities.\r\nIn addition, markers elevate student work. Projects look complete, vibrant, and polished, which builds pride and motivation. Students are excited to share their creations, display them in the classroom, and talk about their process with peers.\r\nThese markers have become an essential tool in our classroom—not just for art, but for communication, creativity, and confidence. Their impact is visible in every project, every center, and every smile when students pick their colors and get to work.","fullyFundedDate":1767215098298,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creations-for-lunar-new-year/9976027/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creations for Lunar New Year","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":5933613,"projectId":9976609,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to our Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) fund. Your support goes directly back into our school and straight into meaningful, student-centered learning.\r\nEvery dollar raised is reinvested into Project-Based Learning (PBL) experiences that allow students to explore, collaborate, problem-solve, and create. These funds help provide high-quality resources, materials, and learning tools that support hands-on projects across reading, STEAM, and interdisciplinary learning.\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are not just completing assignments—they are engaging in real-world challenges, working with peers, making choices, and applying their thinking in authentic ways. PBL encourages curiosity, perseverance, and student voice, and your support makes these experiences possible.\r\nMost importantly, this funding ensures that learning opportunities remain equitable and accessible for all students. By reinvesting TPT funds into our classrooms, we are able to continuously grow and strengthen instructional experiences without placing additional financial burden on families.\r\nThank you for believing in our students, supporting innovative teaching, and helping us bring powerful Project-Based Learning to life in our school every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1767236521354,"projectUrl":"project/digital-resources-in-the-new-year/9976609/","projectTitle":"Digital Resources in the New Year","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":5933613,"projectId":10002294,"letterContent":"We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who generously donated snacks to our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily experience at school.\r\nSnacks play an important role in helping students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For many students, a snack provides the boost they need to regulate, refocus, and fully participate in lessons and activities throughout the day. Because of your support, students are able to learn without worrying about hunger and can instead concentrate on doing their very best.\r\nBeyond nourishment, these snack donations send a powerful message to our students—that they are cared for, supported, and valued by their school community. That sense of care builds trust, comfort, and a positive classroom environment where students feel safe and ready to grow.\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more inclusive and supportive space for all learners, and the impact is felt every single day. Thank you for showing up for our students in such a practical and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1768409145547,"projectUrl":"project/lucky-bites/10002294/","projectTitle":"Lucky Bites","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":5933613,"projectId":9975700,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide clay for our classroom. This material has had an immediate and powerful impact on our students' learning and creativity.\r\nClay allows students to work with their hands in a meaningful way. As they roll, pinch, shape, and build, students strengthen fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities. The tactile nature of clay helps many students stay regulated, focused, and engaged—especially those who learn best through hands-on experiences.\r\nClay also encourages patience and perseverance. Students learn that ideas can be adjusted, mistakes can be reshaped, and creations can evolve through effort and practice. This builds confidence and resilience while reinforcing the idea that learning is a process.\r\nMost importantly, clay gives students a voice. Every sculpture tells a story, reflects a choice, and represents a student's unique thinking. When their finished pieces are displayed, students feel proud, capable, and valued.\r\nYour support has made it possible for students to experience art in a way that is authentic, engaging, and lasting. Thank you for investing in materials that truly make a difference in our classroom each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767187291167,"projectUrl":"project/dragons-lanterns-and-model-magic/9975700/","projectTitle":"Dragons, Lanterns, and Model Magic!","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":5933613,"projectId":9975693,"letterContent":"Having access to high-quality markers has made a meaningful difference in my classroom. Markers immediately engage students and invite them into the learning process. The bold colors help students express ideas clearly, stay focused, and feel excited about their work.\r\nMarkers support creativity while also strengthening fine motor skills, color recognition, and visual organization. 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Their impact is visible in every project, every center, and every smile when students pick their colors and get to work.","fullyFundedDate":1767200724041,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-celebrate-chinese-new-yea/9975693/","projectTitle":"Little Artists Celebrate Chinese New Year","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":5933613,"projectId":9957351,"letterContent":"Our laminators have been an invaluable tool in creating a welcoming, organized, and engaging classroom environment. Because of them, instructional materials, visual supports, and student work can be displayed clearly, consistently, and durably throughout the year.\r\nLaminating classroom visuals allows decorations and learning resources to last—not just for a week, but for months. Anchor charts, STEAM vocabulary walls, center labels, routines, and student exemplars remain intact despite daily use, hands-on learning, and frequent interaction by students. This saves time, reduces waste, and allows materials to be reused year after year.\r\nMost importantly, laminated materials support student independence and confidence. Clear visual directions, choice boards, behavior supports, and STEAM center instructions help students navigate the classroom on their own. For many learners—especially those who benefit from visual structure—this consistency makes a meaningful difference.\r\nLaminators also elevate student work. When student creations are laminated and displayed, it sends a powerful message: your work matters. Students take pride in seeing their ideas showcased in a professional, lasting way, which builds ownership, motivation, and classroom community.\r\nThese laminators are more than just decorating tools—they help create an environment that is structured, inclusive, and designed for learning. Their impact is felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1767206781820,"projectUrl":"project/decorate-the-classroom/9957351/","projectTitle":"Decorate the Classroom.","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":5933613,"projectId":9976160,"letterContent":"Thank You for Powering Our STEAM Dreams! 🚀\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make our STEAM project a reality. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to new STEAM materials—including an iPad design center dedicated to creating and planning 3D prints.\r\nThis iPad center allows students to move from imagination to innovation. They are learning how to design, problem-solve, revise, and think like real engineers and creators. Students are sketching ideas, designing digital models, and preparing projects that will come to life through 3D printing—skills that build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.\r\nYour support goes far beyond materials. You've given our students opportunities to explore future-ready skills, collaborate with peers, and see themselves as inventors and designers. This project has already sparked excitement, curiosity, and a whole lot of \"Can we try this next?\" moments.\r\nThank you for believing in our students, investing in STEAM learning, and helping us create a space where ideas can grow into something tangible. We couldn't have done this without you—and our students feel the impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1770276935659,"projectUrl":"project/creating-for-others-learning-compassion/9976160/","projectTitle":"Creating for Others: Learning Compassion Through Design","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":8119769,"projectId":10028779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our calm corner project. Your generosity helps create a safe, welcoming space where my students can regulate their emotions, meet their sensory needs, and return to learning feeling calm and supported.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom now has resources that support the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. From cozy seating and sensory tools to simple snacks that meet basic needs, this project empowers students to build coping skills, develop independence, and advocate for themselves in positive ways. We are deeply grateful for your support and the meaningful difference it makes in our students' daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1768706417016,"projectUrl":"project/safe-and-sound/10028779/","projectTitle":"Safe and Sound!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pizzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8119769"},{"teacherId":8119769,"projectId":9969840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our sensory learning project. Your generosity helps create engaging, hands-on sensory bins that allow my K–2 special education students to explore, learn, and connect with the world around them in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThrough these interactive materials, students are strengthening fine motor skills, building color recognition, and engaging in inquiry-based learning through play. Your support makes it possible to create a classroom environment where learning is joyful, inclusive, and truly student-centered. We are incredibly grateful for your help in making this experience possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766455780996,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-with-sensory-bins/9969840/","projectTitle":"Hands on With Sensory Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pizzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8119769"},{"teacherId":8119769,"projectId":9962188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our sensory learning project. Your generosity helps create engaging, hands-on sensory bins that allow my K–2 special education students to explore, learn, and connect with the world around them in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThrough these interactive materials, students are strengthening fine motor skills, building color recognition, and engaging in inquiry-based learning through play. Your support makes it possible to create a classroom environment where learning is joyful, inclusive, and truly student-centered. We are incredibly grateful for your help in making this experience possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766442185086,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-sensory-bins/9962188/","projectTitle":"Sensational Sensory Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pizzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8119769"},{"teacherId":7139923,"projectId":7215937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our second graders, the Class of 2037! These students are full of energy, curiosity, and heart, and your donation made a meaningful impact on their learning experience.\r\n\r\nOur students have been working hard on multicultural arts performances in collaboration with mentors and artists from the Tilles Center. 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