{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lafayette School","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3424288,"projectId":10238984,"letterContent":"The impact your donations had on my students is difficult to express in words, so I will use theirs. One 2nd Grade student's eyes lit up in awe as he reached for a lava drip tumbler declaring, \"Wow, I will really focus with this!\" His smile stayed on his face for the whole 45 minute session as he certainly did remain focused during our addition lesson, and he clutched his reward the whole way back to class. Upon spying the tremendous assortment of new items, a 4th Grade boy excitedly announced, \"This is the best day of my life!\" \r\n\r\nMany students expressed their complete gratitude telling me I was the best teacher ever. I explained that this token of kindness was not a result of my generosity, yet these gifts were due to the kindness of complete strangers. My wonderful boys and girls were fascinated by this disclosure. I explained the great Donor's Choose program. People assisting others was a wonderful lesson within itself, so the donations just kept on giving more than I could imagine throughout my day.\r\n\r\nBeing students of a city outside of Boston, many of my children are underprivileged and desire these items you have graciously provided. I service a large immigrant population and my students and their families feel fortunate for the opportunity to even be in the state of Massachusetts getting an excellent education. Presenting tokens to foster attention during lessons and to offer as rewards throughout assignments helps maximize this incredible opportunity.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my little eager learners, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have made a positive impact on each child and have helped me create a lovely end of the school year. I hope my students give back to society like you have.","fullyFundedDate":1778071240228,"projectUrl":"project/before-the-bell/10238984/","projectTitle":"Before the Bell","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3424288"},{"teacherId":2479623,"projectId":9993429,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies for my intervention classroom. Items like pencils and labeled folders are used daily for all of my groups Kindergarten - Grade 4. The colored coded folders really helps keeps my students organized. Also the quality of the plastic folders allow me to reuse them year to year. Other items like the 3M hooks allow me to hang anchor charts around my workspace. I am so appreciative of these basic essentials that allow my classroom to run smoothly. The laminating sheets help preserve reference sheets and students works. Thank you so much for you generosity for these sustainable resources.","fullyFundedDate":1776102781310,"projectUrl":"project/organizers-for-achievers-empowering-k-4/9993429/","projectTitle":"Organizers for Achievers: Empowering K-4 Intervention Stars!","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":2998551,"projectId":10147938,"letterContent":"I just wanted to send a quick, heartfelt thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project, New Books for Our Classroom Library. Because of your generosity, our students will have access to new, engaging books that they're truly excited to read.\r\n\r\nThese books will make a real difference in our classroom—helping students build a love of reading, explore new ideas, and see themselves reflected in stories. Many of these titles are ones they've been asking for, and it means so much to be able to put them directly into their hands.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond just providing materials—you're helping create opportunities, spark curiosity, and build lifelong readers. We are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1773842797679,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-our-classroom-library/10147938/","projectTitle":"New Books for our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2998551_orig.png?crop=838,838,x50,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683321700138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-barrasso"},{"teacherId":2573850,"projectId":9936073,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our reading intervention classroom for grades 5–8. Your donation of folders, pens, printer ink, and Lysol wipes has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. These essential supplies help our students stay organized, engaged, and ready to learn, allowing us to focus on building the literacy skills they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes beyond providing materials—it shows our students that their education is valued and supported by a caring community. The folders and pens give them tools to take ownership of their work, the printer ink ensures we can provide high-quality instructional resources, and the Lysol wipes help us maintain a clean, safe space where students can thrive. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the growth and confidence of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768512736529,"projectUrl":"project/reading-intervention-supplies/9936073/","projectTitle":"Reading Intervention Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mauceri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2573850_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y493&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775832834237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2573850"},{"teacherId":3424288,"projectId":10021231,"letterContent":"I am not exaggerating when I say your donations were life changing for my special students. These small incentives, rewards, and sensory items served as daily motivation. Such seemingly minute tokens had the greatest impact. \r\n\r\nMy favorite time is the first time my K-4th grade students see the bins of items. Their eyes light up and the enthusiasm is palpable. My favorite quote is from a boy with many issues that impact his education. One day he came into class and said, \"Why am I excited to be here today?\" I knew why. He was eyeing the sensory items and rewards as the other children also were. \r\n\r\nFrom the moment my learners see the items, they are engaged and ready to learn. \r\nSome use the sensory items to keep them engaged throughout lesson and some children stay engaged to receive a reward at the end of a lesson. Either way, these gifts have served a wonderful purpose in my learning community and I am so incredibly thankful. \r\n\r\nStudents from each group ask to choose an item every single day. This would not be possible without your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1770321924509,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-superstars/10021231/","projectTitle":"Sensory Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3424288"},{"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. Thank you for helping us nurture the next generation of thinkers and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1762911980782,"projectUrl":"project/stem-starts-here-building-big-dreams-wi/9889798/","projectTitle":"STEM Starts Here: Building Big Dreams 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":9118041,"projectId":9885948,"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. 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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74608","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":998,"numTeachers":62,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.1,"schoolId":74608,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lafayette School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lafayette School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/everett-public-schools/lafayette-school/74608"}