{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"LaSalle II Magnet Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":435826,"projectId":9541786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a class set of seat sacks to our school library. They're already making a big difference—students now have a consistent place to store books, crayons, markers, pencils ,reading books, and headphones, which keeps our space organized and maximizes learning time.\r\n\r\nYour gift helps us create a calm, efficient environment where every student can focus, explore, and grow as readers. I'd be happy to share photos and a brief update once everything is in full use, and you're always welcome to visit and see the impact in person.","fullyFundedDate":1755112110415,"projectUrl":"project/smart-seats/9541786/","projectTitle":"Smart Seats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp435826_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475535122811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keane"},{"teacherId":56467,"projectId":9597140,"letterContent":"Please accept our deepest gratitude for your recent, thoughtful donation to our school. Your support is invaluable, and we are thrilled to share how your generosity will immediately transform the learning environment in the math classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation is being used to purchase comfortable and flexible seating options, which will replace the traditional, rigid desks currently in use. This shift is more than just a change in furniture; it is an investment in student engagement and collaboration.\r\n\r\nIn mathematics, students often need to work together, move between individual and group tasks, and feel comfortable enough to persevere through challenging problems. Flexible seating—including options like floor cushions, stability balls, and varied height tables—allows students to choose the best learning environment for their needs. This freedom of choice has been shown to improve focus, reduce classroom anxiety, and promote a sense of ownership over their educational space.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students will no longer be confined to one spot. They will have a modern, dynamic, and welcoming space that actively supports the collaborative and critical thinking required to excel in math. Your kindness will make a profound and lasting difference in the daily lives of every student who steps into this classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly honored by your commitment to providing the best possible resources for our community. Thank you once again for your remarkable support.","fullyFundedDate":1755707188542,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-finish-our-new-room/9597140/","projectTitle":"Help Us Finish Our New Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp56467_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475030753142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/linda-leal"},{"teacherId":56467,"projectId":9599192,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, please accept our most sincere and enthusiastic gratitude for your generous donation of flexible seating, a new table, and a lamp for our math classroom.\r\n\r\nYour gift has already begun transforming the learning environment from a traditional, often rigid space into one that is collaborative, comfortable, and inviting. In a subject like math, which can sometimes feel intimidating, creating a welcoming atmosphere is absolutely crucial for student engagement and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options are true game-changers. Instead of being confined to rows of desks, our students now have choices that better suit their learning styles—whether that's a quiet focus spot or a collaborative area. This supports our shift toward student-centered learning, where movement and comfort lead to better concentration and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nThe new table and lamp have anchored a dedicated workspace for group projects and hands-on activities. The soft lighting from the lamp and the dedicated surface for spreading out work make this area feel less like a classroom chore and more like a studio for mathematical exploration. It truly creates a cozy corner for students to tackle tough concepts together.\r\n\r\nWe believe that environments matter, and your contribution proves that point beautifully. Thank you for investing directly in the daily success and well-being of our students. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to enhancing the educational experience","fullyFundedDate":1755821940872,"projectUrl":"project/can-we-sit-here/9599192/","projectTitle":"Can We Sit Here?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp56467_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475030753142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/linda-leal"},{"teacherId":56467,"projectId":9352979,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our class! We are moving into a new building next year and many items from our current classroom will tear when we take them down. The students will be excited to use our new Glow-in-the-dark materials during our review days for assessments. Students enjoy using dry erase boards instead of the traditional paper pencil method and it saves our planet at the same time! \r\n\r\nEighth grade is a crucial year for students because it prepares them for high school and most kids take a high stakes algebra exam to help them gain high school credit in 8th grade! We appreciate all your hard work and dedication that you have put towards Donors Choose and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1747410237767,"projectUrl":"project/reusing-materials-to-help-save-our-plane/9352979/","projectTitle":"Reusing Materials to Help Save Our Planet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp56467_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475030753142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/linda-leal"},{"teacherId":239998,"projectId":8557112,"letterContent":"I cannot describe how truly grateful we are for this printer! It has been used for countless assignments, small group tasks, copying and scanning. Many assignments, such as describing photos of textiles or reading infographics, that I had previously had to give students in black-and-white are much better able to be seen in color. Students are so appreciative of the ability to print items for projects in color. In addition, we were able to scan pictures with ease, enabling us to project student-created work with ease. \r\n\r\nThank you for you support!","fullyFundedDate":1723689411133,"projectUrl":"project/a-printer-for-building-proficiency/8557112/","projectTitle":"A Printer for Building Proficiency!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bucciarelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp239998_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533476293366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profeglobal"},{"teacherId":239998,"projectId":6676743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation toward keeping our classroom space organized! This shelf has added a great deal of storage to a corner of the classroom and now houses one of our Chromebook centers and materials for K-2, especially smaller figures used for counting, colors and animals vocabulary. This shelf has been a great way to help stay organized! I know that this corner shelving unit will move with the Spanish classroom wherever we go! As always, I appreciate the support of our world language programs!","fullyFundedDate":1660077238676,"projectUrl":"project/organization-station/6676743/","projectTitle":"Organization Station!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bucciarelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp239998_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533476293366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profeglobal"},{"teacherId":239998,"projectId":6671629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to this project! My K-2 have lovedcusing the animal figurines to learn. Together we practice vocabulary related to counting, colors, animal names, animal characteristics and related adjectives, and habitats. \r\n\r\nMy first-grade students enjoy so much using Model Magic to create alebrijes! It is one of their favorite projects. They can decide whether to create an alebrije that is similar to a real animal or design an animal made up of characteristics from several animals! It is always amazing to see their creativity come alive in this project. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1660077238924,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-animales/6671629/","projectTitle":"Amazing Animales!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bucciarelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp239998_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533476293366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profeglobal"},{"teacherId":435826,"projectId":8840139,"letterContent":"Thank you for the unique opportunity of adding 30 copies of Scritch Scratch books so my 7th and 8th graders can read the books! Students loved the books and they wanted to know what happened in the end. It helped me to supplement our Chicago history research with their 7th grade teacher. We also went on a field trip to the Chicago History Museum and learned more information about Chicago like Couch's Tomb. The books also inspired students to create and write spooky stories. This was such a success we are continuing this unit next year. \r\nThank you so much , \r\nMs. K","fullyFundedDate":1730924796041,"projectUrl":"project/scritch-scratch-and-chicago/8840139/","projectTitle":"Scritch Scratch and Chicago!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp435826_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475535122811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keane"},{"teacherId":56467,"projectId":9008333,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom! I am able to print resources for my students without leaving my classroom. The little things that we take for granted such as having an operating printer and ink may seem meaningless to some, but it's a staple in the classroom. From assessments to projects, the printer is used on a weekly basis. In addition, if a student forgets their booklet at home, I am ale to print the page for them so that they don't fall behind. I am very grateful that my students love to participate in collaborative assignments that test their knowledge in mathematics. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1735310344492,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-ink-is-running-low/9008333/","projectTitle":"Help! Our Ink Is Running Low!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp56467_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475030753142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/linda-leal"},{"teacherId":1458777,"projectId":8931364,"letterContent":"Thanks again for donating to my project. Everything has arrived and has been put to good use. I have used the color printer to print out various visuals to use with students. It has been nice to have the accent of color to highlight pictures rather than having everything in black and white. Several students have benefited from the noise cancelling headphones. Using them helps them tune out loud noises in various school environments, so they can concentrate and feel more at ease. The beanbags have created a nice environment for check ins with students, and help them feel more comfortable than sitting in a traditional table and chair format. The basketball net has been a big hit! It has been used as an incentive for students to complete some learning activities and as a way for them to connect with peers. \r\n\r\nThese items have been such a welcomed addition to the work I do with students. The items have filled a need that I had in my work, and have provided an extra level of care and attention to the needs of students I work with.","fullyFundedDate":1735310344578,"projectUrl":"project/tools-providing-visual-auditory-and-so/8931364/","projectTitle":"Tools Providing Visual, Auditory, and Social Supports Related to Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1458777_orig.jpg?crop=1036,1036,x212,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628550289822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1458777"},{"teacherId":9747607,"projectId":8777337,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for your incredibly generous donation of materials for our students. Your thoughtful contribution is truly making a difference in the lives of those we serve.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have been a game-changer in our therapy sessions. The students have been able to engage in activities that are not only beneficial for their fine motor, visual motor, and gross motor development but also more enjoyable. These resources have allowed us to create a more dynamic and interactive environment tailored to each child's individual needs.\r\n\r\nWe've seen some fantastic reactions from the students as well. When they first saw the new materials, there was an instant sense of excitement and curiosity. They were eager to dive in, and it has been rewarding to watch them explore and engage with the resources in ways that encourage both growth and creativity. Their enthusiasm has only reinforced how impactful your generosity truly is.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and support. Your donation is helping us provide the tools and experiences that are essential for our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1730924796066,"projectUrl":"project/putting-fun-in-functional/8777337/","projectTitle":"Putting Fun in Functional","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ship","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747607"},{"teacherId":9415609,"projectId":8964994,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support of our Chinese New Year projects! Because of you, our classroom came alive with festive decorations, hands-on activities, and cultural traditions that immersed my students in this special celebration. They received red envelopes, tried calligraphy with the water writing cloth, and engaged in arts and crafts with all the materials you helped provide. We even had an exciting dragon dance that filled the room with energy and joy!\r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement and curiosity was truly heartwarming. Your kindness made it an unforgettable experience. You've not only enriched their learning but also fostered a love for cultural diversity. Wishing you joy, prosperity, and good fortune—thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1735310346088,"projectUrl":"project/bring-an-immersive-chinese-new-year-cele/8964994/","projectTitle":"Bring an Immersive Chinese New Year Celebration to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9415609_orig.png?crop=356,356,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732405782287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9415609"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_95074","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":582,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.3,"schoolId":95074,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about LaSalle II Magnet Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"LaSalle II Magnet Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/lasalle-ii/95074"}