{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lafayette School","outOfStateSupporters":27.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2479623,"projectId":9676429,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that gave me my own colored printer to access throughout the day. This has been a game-changer for my daily routine. I am able to print out pages from my curriculum throughout the day for students to easily access. The colored pinter has made the worksheets so vibrant and a more pleasant visual that makes the concepts easier to understand. This is especially helpful for my 4th graders who are using colored fraction pieces as opposed to the black-and-white copies. I am so appreciative of your donation and generosity to my classroom. Thank you again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1765394241383,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-math-to-life-with-a-color-print/9676429/","projectTitle":"Bringing Math to Life with a Color Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tulipani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2479623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522163240636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-tulipani"},{"teacherId":10041751,"projectId":9936926,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Readers!\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support in purchasing class sets of on-level readers for my students to bring home over winter break. Your kindness and commitment to education are making a meaningful difference in their lives.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, each student now has access to engaging, appropriate books to continue practicing and strengthening their reading skills at home. Having books of their own to read over the break not only supports academic growth, but also builds confidence, independence, and a love of reading.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, access to books at home is limited. Your generosity helps ensure that learning doesn't pause during winter break — instead, it continues in a joyful and empowering way.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, our readers, and their bright futures. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764693068391,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-reading-alive-through-winter-bre/9936926/","projectTitle":"Keeping Reading Alive Through Winter Break!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiSalvatore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10041751"},{"teacherId":9118041,"projectId":9939608,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in donating hats, gloves, tissues, chapstick, and hand warmers for our Care Closet. What may seem like small items truly make a big difference in the daily lives of my students. A warm pair of gloves means a child can enjoy recess instead of sitting inside. A hat pulled down over cold ears helps them focus in class instead of shivering. Tissues and chapstick provide comfort and dignity during long winter days when little noses and chapped lips can make learning uncomfortable.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom feels warmer, safer, and more supportive. Students know that if they need something, it's available—quietly and respectfully. Your kindness removes barriers so they can concentrate on reading, writing, exploring, and simply being kids. Thank you for caring so deeply about our students and for helping us create a community where every child feels seen, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1765394432136,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hands-warm-hearts-care-closet-es/9939608/","projectTitle":"Warm Hands & Warm Hearts: Care Closet Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prezioso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9118041_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690404317765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9118041"},{"teacherId":9118041,"projectId":9889798,"letterContent":"With your support, simple supplies become powerful tools in the hands of my young learners. Folders help students organize their investigations and record observations like real engineers. Design journals give them space to draw, label, and reflect on their thinking. Markers allow them to visualize bold ideas in color, while pencils give them the freedom to make mistakes, revise, and try again—just like real scientists. Even something as small as a smiley sticker becomes a spark of encouragement that keeps them motivated when a challenge feels tough.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, these materials do more than fill shelves—they build confidence. When students have the tools to plan, test, redesign, and share their ideas, they begin to see themselves as capable problem-solvers. They practice creativity, persistence, and critical thinking in ways that will serve them far beyond elementary school. Your generosity empowers them not just to complete a project, but to believe in their ability to imagine, create, and explore the world around them. 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Markers allow them to visualize bold ideas in color, while pencils give them the freedom to make mistakes, revise, and try again—just like real scientists. Even something as small as a smiley sticker becomes a spark of encouragement that keeps them motivated when a challenge feels tough.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, these materials do more than fill shelves—they build confidence. When students have the tools to plan, test, redesign, and share their ideas, they begin to see themselves as capable problem-solvers. They practice creativity, persistence, and critical thinking in ways that will serve them far beyond elementary school. Your generosity empowers them not just to complete a project, but to believe in their ability to imagine, create, and explore the world around them. Thank you for helping us nurture the next generation of thinkers and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1762788729361,"projectUrl":"project/powering-stem-with-simple-supplies/9885948/","projectTitle":"Powering STEM with Simple Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prezioso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9118041_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690404317765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9118041"},{"teacherId":4569868,"projectId":9923560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! My students are absolutely loving these new activities. In our classroom, these tools are so much more than just screen time; they turn literacy practice into something that feels like play! The biggest hit has definitely been the syllable division slides. While the kids think they're just playing a game, they're actually mastering decoding skills without even realizing they're \"working!\"\r\n\r\nIt's been especially great for our students who usually finish their work early or need a little extra confidence boost at home. Because these syllable division and fluency slides are so engaging, students are actually asking for extra practice, which is a huge win! The game-like feel lowers stress and lets my kiddos show off what they've learned in our small groups!","fullyFundedDate":1764700998755,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-independent-readers/9923560/","projectTitle":"Empowering Independent Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4569868_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659978429245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexaroth"},{"teacherId":2479623,"projectId":9659956,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies for my Math Intervention classroom. This has been so helpful as we are at the halfway point of the year. Supplies like pencils, tissues, and markers are used daily and constantly needs to be replenished. Other supplies like the rewards are also so appreciative - especially by the students. These are weekly incentives that we use in our small group intervention groups that really drive the students to be successful. This winter has been especially long, so I am also thankful for the cleaning wipes, lysol, and paper towels. I have shared all of these materials with my colleagues, and they are so appreciative. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1767119989471,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-for-success-supplies-to-keep/9659956/","projectTitle":"Setting Up for Success: Supplies to Keep Our Classroom Thriving!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tulipani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2479623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522163240636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-tulipani"},{"teacherId":8694703,"projectId":9804021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my reading class! The tablet and supplies to protect my assistive technology have been beneficial to my students' learning. My students have been able to improve their reading fluency skills using Google Read Along and Read Naturally, which they access using the tablet. We are so grateful that you are helping to close the learning gap for my students. Your kindness is helping my students to succeed in an area that they struggle the most. We can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1764692761036,"projectUrl":"project/reading-support/9804021/","projectTitle":"Reading Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tohmc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8694703"},{"teacherId":9074215,"projectId":9698710,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for your wonderful contribution to our class. When I unpacked the boxes and showed the students the new materials regarding the Human Body, Ancient Egypt, Colonial America, and the Solar System, the room was filled with \"Oohs\" and \"Aahs!\"\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, my goal is to make learning an adventure. Because of your generosity, we now have the tools to do exactly that. You have given my students the gift of discovery. Whether they are learning about mummies, the planets, or how their own skeletons work, they are engaged, excited, and eager to learn more.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting public education and for making a tangible difference in the lives of my 21 first graders. We are so lucky to have you in our corner.","fullyFundedDate":1767196314328,"projectUrl":"project/touch-try-connect-the-power-of-hands-/9698710/","projectTitle":"Touch, Try, Connect: the Power of Hands-on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenblatt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074215"},{"teacherId":2347574,"projectId":9996611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding ink for our classroom printer. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference for my students and our daily learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I can now print high-quality materials without hesitation—worksheets, reading passages, math practice, and feedback for students, parents, and colleagues . This may seem like a small thing, but having reliable ink means lessons run smoothly and students always have the resources they need right when they need them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation saves valuable instructional time and reduces stress for both me and my students. Instead of worrying about whether we can print an assignment, I can focus fully on teaching, and my students can focus on learning. They feel supported, prepared, and proud to receive clear, professional materials that help them do their best work.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for supporting the everyday tools that make learning possible. Your kindness truly impacts my students more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1768532156197,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-instruction-supporting-student/9996611/","projectTitle":"Ink for Instruction: Supporting Student Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2347574_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651744574605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2347574"},{"teacherId":10365207,"projectId":9937815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create our calming corner! We've had the materials for about a week, and the students already love spending time there. The calming cube is a big favorite; the mat makes it a cozy, comfortable spot; and the weighted butterfly has been wonderful for helping students calm their bodies and emotions. In our kindergarten classroom, with a wide variety of needs, this space provides students with a quiet, supportive place to take a break, reset, and feel safe. We are so thankful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1766786977386,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calming-corner-for-my-kinderg/9937815/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calming Corner for My Kindergarten Sub-Separate Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bage-Hoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365207"},{"teacherId":2573850,"projectId":9612541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, our learning environment has been transformed in ways that make a meaningful difference for both students and teacher every single day. Your donation of bulletin board paper in a variety of cute prints, coordinating borders, and foaming hand soap may seem simple at first glance, but the impact of these materials reaches far beyond the supplies themselves.\r\n\r\nThe colorful bulletin board paper and borders have completely refreshed our classroom space. Walk into our room now and you will immediately notice how bright, cheerful, and welcoming it feels. The fun prints and coordinating borders help us create organized, visually engaging bulletin boards that highlight student work, celebrate achievements, and reinforce important learning concepts. When students see their work displayed beautifully, they feel proud, confident, and motivated. 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