{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laura Smith Haviland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3562930,"projectId":9922569,"letterContent":"Your generosity in supporting our discreet snack station has transformed the culture of our entire school. By removing the barrier of hunger across the building, we have seen a significant shift in student engagement and emotional well-being. The station is now a reliable, seamless resource for any student in need, ensuring that nutrition is never an obstacle to their education.\r\n\r\nWe recently saw the impact of this when a staff member noticed a student who was visibly overwhelmed and on the verge of an emotional outburst during a passing period. Instead of this escalating into a disciplinary issue, the student was able to take a quiet moment at the snack station to reset. The simple act of receiving a snack helped them regulate their emotions and return to class just minutes later, focused and ready to learn. This resource has become an essential tool for emotional stability, allowing students to stay in the classroom where they belong rather than losing instructional time to stress or fatigue.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first realized these resources were available school-wide, there was a profound sense of relief rather than just excitement. One student remarked that it felt like the school finally \"had their back.\" They felt seen, respected, and valued as individuals, knowing their community cared about their physical well-being as much as their grades. Thank you for investing in the academic equity and heart of our entire school.","fullyFundedDate":1764951385510,"projectUrl":"project/the-dignity-of-a-snack-fueling-focus-an/9922569/","projectTitle":"The Dignity of a Snack: Fueling Focus and Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tyson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3562930_orig.jpg?crop=1481,1481,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752590360968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3562930"},{"teacherId":5365571,"projectId":9882411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing headphones for our students. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThese headphones will allow students to fully engage in important literacy and math programs such as Lexia, Amira, and DreamBox. With their own headphones, students can listen carefully to instructions, practice reading aloud, and work through math lessons without distractions. This helps them stay focused and confident as they build essential skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will have the tools they need to strengthen their reading and math abilities while learning at their own pace. Many of them are especially excited to use technology more independently, and these headphones make that possible.\r\n\r\nYour support not only provides equipment, but also encourages our students to believe that people care about their education and their success. Thank you for investing in their learning and helping them grow.","fullyFundedDate":1762700906035,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-mrs-ks-kinders-with-11-hea/9882411/","projectTitle":"Supporting Mrs. K's Kinders with 1:1 Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5365571"},{"teacherId":3562930,"projectId":9746776,"letterContent":"I am writing to personally thank you for your generous support of \"The Power of a Snack.\" Your contribution has allowed me to launch our school's first dedicated snack station, ensuring that no child has to face the school day on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nFueling Student Success\r\nFor students who previously went without, this station provides more than just nourishment; it offers the energy to focus and the dignity of being included. I am already seeing a noticeable shift in the classroom, as students who once struggled with midday fatigue are now staying engaged and active in their lessons. Because of your kindness, I can ensure these children focus on their learning rather than their hunger.\r\n\r\nA Personal Note of Gratitude\r\nYour gift has sent a powerful message to the students that their community is rooting for them. You haven't just provided snacks; you've provided the foundation for a better, more equitable school day. I am incredibly grateful to have you as a partner in my mission to help every child thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759172686901,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-a-snack/9746776/","projectTitle":"The Power of a Snack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tyson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3562930_orig.jpg?crop=1481,1481,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752590360968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3562930"},{"teacherId":3562930,"projectId":9464121,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, we extend our profound gratitude for your generous contribution to the \"Fueling Futures: Quieting Growling Tummies in the Classroom\" grant. Your support has transformed a simple necessity into a profound relief for our students. When a child arrives at school without having eaten, their focus isn't on fractions or history—it's on the ache in their stomach. The quiet burden of food insecurity severely compromises a student's ability to learn, concentrate, and thrive.\r\n\r\nThanks entirely to your commitment, we launched the dedicated snack station, ensuring nourishing, accessible food is always available when a student needs it most. The impact is immediate and deeply personal. Instead of feeling the stress and embarrassment of being hungry, these students are met with dignity and care. The true benefit is the relief you provide, removing the major barrier of hunger and leading to fewer classroom disruptions and improved focus. By feeling supported and secure, our students are now better equipped to fully engage with their teacher and peers. This grant is not just about food; it is about investing in focus, stability, and equal opportunity in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for being the cornerstone of this vital initiative. You have directly fueled not only our students' bodies but their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1755739038258,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-quieting-growling-tummi/9464121/","projectTitle":"Fueling Futures: Quieting Growling Tummies in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tyson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3562930_orig.jpg?crop=1481,1481,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752590360968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3562930"},{"teacherId":8611684,"projectId":8983358,"letterContent":"Brown's Bunch students have been able to soar in the area of reading! Students who were having difficulties are closing their gap thanks to your donation of hands on, research based tools! \r\n\r\nMy students are engaged, positive, open minded, and eager to learn when I share the reading materials with them, during their lessons. \r\n\r\nMany students who struggled with reading have commented on how fun it is to learn to read now! \r\n\r\nThank you so much! Your gift will continuing to support students in Brown's Bunch year after year as I continue to close the gap in reading!","fullyFundedDate":1742920354965,"projectUrl":"project/there-is-science-behind-reading/8983358/","projectTitle":"There is Science Behind Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8611684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733272603665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8611684"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71910","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":300,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.6,"schoolId":71910,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Laura Smith Haviland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Laura Smith Haviland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/waterford-school-district/laura-smith-haviland-elementary-school/71910"}