{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laurel Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6584408,"projectId":10566623,"letterContent":"Our wobble boards have been a wonderful addition to our special education classroom! Students are using them during movement breaks, independent work, and learning activities to help meet their sensory needs while staying engaged. The boards give students an opportunity to move in a safe, controlled way while practicing balance, coordination, and self-regulation. When the wobble boards first arrived, students were excited to try them out! They loved exploring how they moved and quickly began finding ways to incorporate them into their daily routines.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to teach students how to recognize their own regulation needs and identify strategies that help them feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. Our next steps are to help students become more independent in choosing appropriate movement and sensory tools throughout the school day. We are so grateful to our donors for helping us create a classroom where students feel supported, comfortable, and ready to learn. These resources make a meaningful difference in helping every student access learning in a way that works for them!","fullyFundedDate":1793405296312,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-boards-for-regulation/10566623/","projectTitle":"Wobble Boards for Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6584408_orig.jpg?crop=396,396,x52,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564694962910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6584408"},{"teacherId":6584408,"projectId":10199990,"letterContent":"The new math games have brought excitement and hands-on learning into our special education classroom! Students are using these resources to practice important math skills, including number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and problem-solving, in a fun and engaging way. When students first saw the games, they were eager to explore, play, and challenge themselves. One of the best moments is watching students who sometimes struggle with math become excited to try again, work through a challenge, and celebrate when they find the correct answer. These games also encourage turn-taking, teamwork, and learning from mistakes. Our next steps are to continue using the games during small-group instruction and targeted practice so students can strengthen their math skills, build confidence, and apply what they learn to more challenging problems. Thank you to our generous donors for helping make math meaningful, interactive, and fun for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778004052351,"projectUrl":"project/math-games-for-special-education/10199990/","projectTitle":"Math Games for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6584408_orig.jpg?crop=396,396,x52,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564694962910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6584408"},{"teacherId":6584408,"projectId":10266172,"letterContent":"The new flexible seating and calming resources have made a positive difference in our special education classroom! Students are using these materials to help their bodies feel calm, improve focus, and stay engaged during learning activities. When students first saw the new resources, they were excited to explore the different options and discover what worked best for them. One of the most rewarding moments is seeing a student recognize when they need a movement break or a calming tool and begin using those resources to help themselves return to learning. Our next steps are to continue teaching students how to recognize their needs, make appropriate choices, and develop independence with self-regulation strategies. Thank you to our generous donors for helping us create a supportive classroom where students can feel comfortable, build confidence, and be ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1785276259855,"projectUrl":"project/flex-seating-and-calm-bodies/10266172/","projectTitle":"Flex Seating and Calm Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6584408_orig.jpg?crop=396,396,x52,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564694962910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6584408"},{"teacherId":7229268,"projectId":10431511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in me as an educator. I am blown away by your generosity and hope to one day return the favor to another young teacher. I truly could not do it without you!\r\n\r\nMy students have absolutely loved the new magnetic sea creatures and animals that I was able to add to our collection.\r\n\r\nThe jelly blox blocks have been a big hit and they are now able to be more creative with what they build!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. It means the world to me and to my amazing first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1789607662381,"projectUrl":"project/jelly-what-jelly-blox/10431511/","projectTitle":"Jelly What? Jelly Blox!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7229268_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611535349886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgan-barker"},{"teacherId":4812935,"projectId":10553211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. The change that this rug has brought us is actually pretty incredible. This rug allows all my students to have a good sized area that is just theirs. Students are not longer fighting for spots, sitting on top of each other and we can actually just focus on learning. \r\n\r\nThe change of having a brighter rug in the classroom has also had a big impact. Our room feels brighter, warmer and bigger. We have loved our new rug SO much. I love seeing how all of us can sit together. We can gather as a class so much more now .\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1788532586793,"projectUrl":"project/big-hearts-for-a-big-rug/10553211/","projectTitle":"Big Hearts for a Big Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ellingson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4812935_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683729602508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaytlyn-smith"},{"teacherId":7229268,"projectId":10317126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in me as an educator. I am blown away by your generosity and hope to one day return the favor to another young teacher. I truly could not do it without you!\r\n\r\nMy students will absolutely love our new pretend play items I was able to add to our dramatic play center. They will be able to use these during our \"Camping\" and \"Firefighter\" monthly themed units.\r\n\r\nMy favorite thing we received is the cooking stove- I can already imagine how much fun the students are going to have while pretending to cook their very own meals. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. It means the world to me and to my amazing kindergartners.","fullyFundedDate":1785281189697,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-all-the-way/10317126/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play All The Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7229268_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611535349886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgan-barker"},{"teacherId":7229268,"projectId":10182855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in me as an educator. I am blown away by your generosity and hope to one day return the favor to another young teacher. I truly could not do it without you!\r\n\r\nMy students have absolutely loved our new pretend play items I was able to add to our dramatic play center. They also have loved the new blockables animals that I was able to add to our collection.\r\n\r\nThe blue gingerbread houses have been a big hit and they are now able to be more creative with what they build!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. It means the world to me and to my amazing first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1778532558325,"projectUrl":"project/doctor-doctor-doctor-play-is-so-fun/10182855/","projectTitle":"Doctor, Doctor! Doctor Play is So Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7229268_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611535349886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgan-barker"},{"teacherId":9477836,"projectId":10145202,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our book vending machine project. Because of your kindness, our students are experiencing the joy and excitement of choosing a book that is truly their own.\r\nAt our Title I school, access to books at home can be limited, which makes opportunities like this incredibly meaningful. The moment a student earns a coupon and gets to select a book from the vending machine is unforgettable. It's more than just a reward—it's a celebration of their hard work, positive choices, and kindness toward others.\r\nThanks to you, our machine is stocked with a wide variety of engaging, high-interest books for all of our kindergarten through fifth grade readers. Students are already eagerly browsing, making thoughtful selections, and proudly taking their books home to read again and again, often sharing them with siblings and family members.\r\nYou are helping us do more than fill shelves—you are helping build home libraries, spark imagination, and foster a lifelong love of reading. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on our students' confidence and enthusiasm for learning.\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students. Thank you for helping put books into the hands—and hearts—of our young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1775588819695,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-of-their-own-is-the-best-reward/10145202/","projectTitle":"A Book of Their Own Is the Best Reward!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9477836_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769032867648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9477836"},{"teacherId":9477836,"projectId":10141395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our decodable reader project. Because of you, our students already have their hands on these wonderful new books—and they absolutely love them. The colorful stories and engaging topics have sparked excitement during our literacy intervention time and are helping keep students motivated and focused as they practice their reading skills.\r\nThese decodable readers are making a meaningful difference in our small groups. Students are able to apply the phonics patterns they are learning right away, which is building both their confidence and their independence as readers. Having multiple copies of each title has allowed students to read together, reread for fluency, and practice skills on their own. We are already seeing students experience the success that encourages them to keep trying.\r\nAt our Title I school, access to high-quality, targeted resources like these is incredibly important. Your support is helping provide structured opportunities for students who need additional practice with phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Most importantly, you are helping our Lynx begin to see themselves as capable, successful readers.\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures and for helping give them the strong literacy foundations they need to succeed in school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1773852694231,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-read-with-decodable-books/10141395/","projectTitle":"We Can Read With Decodable Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9477836_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769032867648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9477836"},{"teacherId":9477836,"projectId":10099508,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, The Lynx Exchange Care Closet is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Your donations provided essential, everyday items that many children quietly go without — including new underwear, socks, toothpaste, and water bottles.\r\n\r\nThese simple items may seem small, but their impact is profound. When students have their basic needs met, they walk into school feeling comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. Instead of worrying about what they don't have, they can focus on reading, math, friendships, and simply being kids. \r\n\r\nWe have already been able to distribute items to students in need, and the relief and gratitude have been immediate. Your support has helped remove barriers, protect dignity, and ensure our Lynx feel cared for and valued. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us create a community where every child has what they need to succeed. Your kindness is felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1772049649132,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-the-lynx-exchange-care-closet/10099508/","projectTitle":"Stocking the Lynx Exchange Care Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9477836_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769032867648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9477836"},{"teacherId":7229268,"projectId":9970197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in me as an educator. I am blown away by your generosity and hope to one day return the favor to another young teacher. I truly could not do it without you!\r\n\r\nMy students have absolutely loved our new kitchen tools & pretend play items I was able to add to our dramatic play center. They also have loved the new magnetic animals that I was able to add to our collection.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic robot pieces have been a big hit and they are now able to be more creative with what they build!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. It means the world to me and to my amazing first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1771716952921,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-is-the-best-type-o/9970197/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play Is The Best Type of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7229268_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611535349886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morgan-barker"},{"teacherId":9477836,"projectId":10025886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our students. Because of you, our intervention team now has a classroom set of phonics books and a hands-on learning set focused on digraphs, and these resources are already making a meaningful difference.\r\nWe use these materials daily in small-group literacy intervention with students from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade who need extra support. Many of our students who struggle most with reading benefit greatly from tactile learning experiences. By holding and manipulating a hands-on object, students are able to make stronger sound connections and better understand phonics concepts. Those skills are then reinforced through reading colorful, engaging, easy-to-decode books that build confidence and promote success. These resources allow us to better tailor instruction, increase student engagement, and create positive reading experiences for students who may have previously felt frustrated or discouraged. Watching the students being engaged and joyful while learning has been such a delight. \r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, we rely heavily on the kindness of donors like you to provide high-quality materials our students might not otherwise have access to. Your support reaches multiple grade levels and helps strengthen the literacy foundation that is so critical for long-term academic success. 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