{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laraway School","outOfStateSupporters":29.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10345550,"projectId":10539526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and providing resources that make a difference in our classroom! The bags have been incredibly helpful for sending home homework, parent letters, and learning resources so students can continue practicing their skills outside of school. The laminating sheets have also been a wonderful addition. I have been able to laminate parent letters for students to keep, classroom resources to help them last longer, and learning tools that students can use repeatedly with dry-erase markers. This allows us to practice skills multiple times without wasting paper.\r\n\r\nThe pencil toppers have been another fun addition to our classroom! Some of my students need extra motivation to pick up their pencils and get started with writing. The pencil toppers give them something exciting to look forward to and encourage them to participate in writing activities. My students love having these special tools and rewards!\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources during our intervention groups to build skills, encourage independence, and make learning more engaging. The bags will help us maintain communication with families and provide opportunities for learning at home, while our laminated materials will allow students to practice important skills again and again. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my students have the tools, encouragement, and opportunities they need to grow and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1788471507929,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning/10539526/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10345550"},{"teacherId":10345550,"projectId":10539445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing fidgets for my students! These resources have made a positive difference in our classroom by giving students who have lots of energy and need movement a fun way to stay engaged and focused. My students sometimes struggle with motivation, so we use the little fidgets to have a pretend cheerleader celebration when they are working hard. They love cheering themselves on and celebrating their progress, which encourages them to keep trying and do their best!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the fidgets, they were excited to use them. It has been wonderful to see how something so small can make learning more fun and give students an extra boost of motivation. We will continue using these fidgets during our lessons and intervention groups to encourage positive work habits, celebrate effort, and help students stay focused on their learning goals. Thank you for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a place where they feel encouraged, successful, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1788471507947,"projectUrl":"project/squish-focus-learn/10539445/","projectTitle":"Squish, Focus & Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10345550"},{"teacherId":7873409,"projectId":10056337,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference for our 6th-8th grade students by helping them begin their school day feeling more confident, comfortable, and ready to learn. The donated Degree deodorant, Belvita breakfast bars and chap stick provide students with simple but important resources that can sometimes make a big difference in how they feel throughout the school day. Students are able to access these items when they need them. This helps the student who needs a morning snack or the student who may need to freshen up after P.E. to feel more confident before heading to their remaining classes. \r\nYour donation has helped students discreetly meet basic needs without feeling embarrassed or singled out. \r\n\r\nThe students' reactions have been rewarding. They were excited to see the variety of snacks and personal care items available. During a social work presentation with all 6th through 8th grade students were made aware of the resources available to support them to feel confident.","fullyFundedDate":1775759482509,"projectUrl":"project/lets-boost-confidence/10056337/","projectTitle":"Let's Boost Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grubbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7873409_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769194432897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7873409"},{"teacherId":7873409,"projectId":10220206,"letterContent":"This project has helped our 6th - 8th grade students become more focused, organized, and ready to learn. The resources provide students with hands-on opportunities to practice executive functioning skills such as critical thinking, decision making, planning, and organization. The color-changing putty has been an especially popular resource. Students were immediately excited when they saw it and loved being able to use it while learning and practicing strategies for managing attention, thinking through problems, and staying focused. The putty provides a fun, engaging way to help students participate in social work activities while developing skills that can be used in the classroom and throughout their daily lives. \r\n\r\nThe Quaker Chewy granola bars have also provided an important resources for students who may need a quick snack during the school day. Students appreciate having access to a snack when they are hungry and are able to return to class feeling more comfortable and ready to concentrate.","fullyFundedDate":1779226931002,"projectUrl":"project/focused-organized-and-ready-to-learn/10220206/","projectTitle":"Focused, Organized, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grubbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7873409_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769194432897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7873409"},{"teacherId":10329358,"projectId":10178947,"letterContent":"The fidgets, prizes, and snack incentives that I received for summer school has been so motivating to my students! Their eye lit up last week when I pulled the prize bin out at the end of the week. They had worked so hard all week long building words, writing, journaling, practicing sight words, and reading short books. The best way to keep them motivated and encouraged to keep showing up is by offering them incentives like the ones I received from Donor's Choose. I appreciated all the generosity in funding my project as well as the quick turn around once items were ordered. Thanks again for being a ray of sunshine on my summer school students!","fullyFundedDate":1780005239795,"projectUrl":"project/summer-school-success/10178947/","projectTitle":"Summer School Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brosius","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329358"},{"teacherId":9013186,"projectId":9240870,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your thoughtful donation. With the materials we received my young students are enjoying being able to write and draw with a variety of creative materials. Their creative abilities shine through when they use these them.\r\nMy students are so happy and excited able to use the markers and other items that the writing center and art center have become one of our most popular areas to play. This supports their ability to develop their fine motor skills as well as literacy, writing and creative arts. \r\nI appreciate your thoughtfulness and my students continue to grow because of it","fullyFundedDate":1744993715051,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-stuff/9240870/","projectTitle":"The Write Stuff","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kellie-Jo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9013186_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682040713128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9013186"},{"teacherId":7873409,"projectId":10056924,"letterContent":"My students and I are thankful for your gifts. They have helped the students build connections and grow in confidence. This is the first year for our club. I wanted to share with you some of wonderful things the students have accomplished this year. \r\n\r\nThroughout the year students reflected on activities and connections they valued most. I'm proud to share that our group earned an average GPA of 3.34 reflecting their hard work and commitment while balancing sports and school. \r\n\r\nIn the student survey \r\n60% enjoyed connecting and talking with peers. This took place with games you provided such as Uno Teams, Rubik's Race, and group discussions from the book Derrick Rose. \r\n\r\nWe are based in Illinois and many of our students are familiar with the former Chicago Bulls player who is also from Illinois. \r\n\r\n40% valued learning new skills and feeling included\r\n\r\n40% would like additional support with peers conflict and confidence\r\n\r\n80% expressed interest in continuing next year!\r\n\r\nThe students looked forward to the gold fish, popcorn, and fruit snacks each session.","fullyFundedDate":1770124457769,"projectUrl":"project/student-athletes-support/10056924/","projectTitle":"Student Athletes Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grubbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7873409_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769194432897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7873409"},{"teacherId":7957409,"projectId":9657094,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to my Donors Choose project supporting our Weekend Pack Program. Because of your kindness, we are able to provide food to students in need, ensuring they have access to meals over the weekend when school resources are not available.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. For many of them, these food packs provide comfort, stability, and the nourishment they need to return to school ready to learn and succeed. Knowing that there are caring individuals like you who are willing to give back helps strengthen our entire school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for your compassion and commitment to helping children thrive. Your generosity is truly appreciated and has a direct impact on the well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766067680570,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-the-weekend-help-us-fill-studen/9657094/","projectTitle":"Fueling the Weekend: Help Us Fill student's Backpacks with Food","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957409_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657610126537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957409"},{"teacherId":10347345,"projectId":9952540,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly thankful for your generosity in funding our classroom with motivational rewards and treats. Every single student chose something special to work towards during our benchmark testing season. ALL students were able to show growth and make positive grade level gains thanks to the motivation you helped create!\r\nMy students don't always get to experience special treats. Just like their children, the parents of my students work so hard but cannot always give too many 'extras'. The small token you helped provide helped my students work incredibly hard to make wonderful gains on their Math and ELA benchmark tests.\r\nWe are grateful, appreciative, and could not have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1767205372951,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-for-iepyearly-benchmark-grow/9952540/","projectTitle":"Motivation for IEP/Yearly Benchmark Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10347345"},{"teacherId":10329358,"projectId":9881099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the items I received to help my students learn letters, sounds, and to identify and create CVC words. I have used the items multiple times already. My kindergartners have loved matching the ice cream scoop with the ice cream cone. We look forward to use the finishing for letters set next. These resources will also be so fun and engaging for summer school too! I am planning on putting the letter fish in a kiddie pool with water and have them actually fish for their letters! The CVC word locks have also been a huge hit! The students have to tap and blend the word on the key in order to find the matching picture. It is so awesome for them to check their own understanding by unlocking the lock. The snap letter blocks are a great way to build words and practice tapping and blending. All of these tools are hands on and have made learning letters and words so rewarding for my students! Thank you so much for your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1772135628000,"projectUrl":"project/tackle-the-alphabet/9881099/","projectTitle":"Tackle the Alphabet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brosius","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329358"},{"teacherId":10242191,"projectId":9799925,"letterContent":"On behalf of my Social Work students, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous support in funding snacks and rewards for my social work sessions. Your kindness and commitment have made a meaningful difference in my students' daily school experience. They receive a small treat such as a jolly rancher when they come to my office, but with your donation I was able to provide them options for being great during their session or for earning a reward by meeting the goal on any of their reward charts. \r\nHaving access to snacks and prizes helps my students stay focused, excite,m and committed to trying their best in every setting. These tangible items may seem small, but these rewards really set the tone for their motivation as these are things they absolutely love! Being able to provide things that they request provides comfort and a sense of care that positively impacts their academic and social success.\r\nI truly appreciate your investment in the well-being of our students and your support of our school community. Thank you for helping me create a more supportive and nurturing learning environment.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nSilvia Oñate","fullyFundedDate":1761053878251,"projectUrl":"project/social-work-reward-chart-prizes/9799925/","projectTitle":"Social Work Reward Chart Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oñate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242191_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757356407088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10242191"},{"teacherId":4717558,"projectId":9789699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. Your kindness and generosity will reach so many students and families in need. Your support allows them to get the food and items they need to meet basic needs. Our students and families are so appreciative of your support to help relieve some stress, especially during the holiday season. Our bodies and brains needs to have basic needs met so we can learn, grow, and be the best that we can be. Again, That you so much for your help. We truly appreciate you!!! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763498206370,"projectUrl":"project/weekend-food-backpack/9789699/","projectTitle":"Weekend Food Backpack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kennedylaraway"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27756","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":410,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":45,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.8,"schoolId":27756,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Laraway School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Laraway School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/laraway-cmty-cons-sd-70-c/laraway-elementary-school/27756"}