{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"LaSalle II Magnet Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":239998,"projectId":10222783,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation to the project ¡Arte Para Todos! Because of your support, students across a variety of different grade levels have been able to access a wide range of materials for art projects in the Spanish language classroom. We have made models of tamales and other miniatures for cultural projects in the upper grades, used printmaking materials to describe ideas and people important to us in the intermediate grades and drawn and labeled many a picture in the youngest grades. \r\n\r\nLearning another language invariably means learning about different aspects of art and culture. Art and cultural activities such as the ones made possible through this project likewise provide students an opportunity to tell us more about who they are, what they think about and what is important to them. \r\n\r\nThank you so much again for the support of our K-8 world language classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778607170548,"projectUrl":"project/arte-para-todos/10222783/","projectTitle":"¡Arte Para Todos!","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":56467,"projectId":10265014,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom. This year, we are storing our math booklets in a new way! The students' lockers are too small to fit a 3in binder with their bookbags and jackets, so I decided to switch to the file folder system that could fit on our classroom shelves and bring a little color to our classroom. \r\n\r\nEach student will receive a new file folder after 5 units. When each individual unit is completed, the ease and flexibility of finding their folder and placing their old unit inside for the end of the year review will be a great help this year.","fullyFundedDate":1778607170945,"projectUrl":"project/help-save-me/10265014/","projectTitle":"Help Save Me!","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":9415609,"projectId":10255092,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us celebrate our students' achievements this year! Your donations made it possible for students to receive prizes from our reward box as they earned End-of-Year Rewards and Biliteracy Awards. The opportunity to choose a prize motivated students to work hard and take pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe shuttlecocks (Jianzi) were especially popular. Students enjoyed receiving them as rewards and continued playing Jianzi during free time with their classmates. This simple activity encouraged movement, teamwork, and cultural learning while bringing joy to our classroom. Thank you for helping us create meaningful and memorable experiences for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778248906569,"projectUrl":"project/from-art-to-play-enriching-my-students/10255092/","projectTitle":"From Art to Play: Enriching My Students’ Day","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"},{"teacherId":239998,"projectId":5050011,"letterContent":"My apologies for the delayed thank you for this project! This project for an e-reader was born from necessity due to online learning during the pandemic. Despite the challenging circumstances, my students really enjoyed this e-reader to help them learn more about the Alasitas festival, which takes place every January in La Paz, Bolivia. We have continued to study this festival post-pandemic as well. \r\n\r\nMy students and I appreciate your support of our Spanish as a world language program! Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1596850600550,"projectUrl":"project/an-e-reader-for-e-learning/5050011/","projectTitle":"An E-Reader for E-Learning!","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":9321860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. The new large whiteboard has been such a help this year in our Spanish classroom. It has provided a space for student brainstorming and serves as an anchor chart for student writing and speaking activities. We love that it is double-sided so that it can hold information for 2-4 classes at once and has helped transform our wall of storage into another usable writing space.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support of our K-8 Spanish as a world language program!","fullyFundedDate":1746787057352,"projectUrl":"project/a-whiteboard-for-writing/9321860/","projectTitle":"A Whiteboard for Writing!","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":8368407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to this project. This past school year, I moved classrooms after many, many years in the same one. The new storage bins were so helpful in making sure that students' works-in-progress stay organized and separate from work that is to be graded. \r\n\r\nThe lapdesks for flexible seating have also been extremely helpful! Students love to be able to move around the room more freely as they work individually or in pairs or small groups, or just to take a break from sitting in a desk. \r\n\r\nMy students and I appreciate the support of our world language program!","fullyFundedDate":1716918522817,"projectUrl":"project/organization-station-3/8368407/","projectTitle":"Organization Station #3!","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":706203,"projectId":10157022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donation of the Lakeshore Learning bookshelf and the wonderful collection of books has completely transformed our classroom library.\r\n\r\nI wanted to take a moment to share the massive impact your gift has already made on my students. The beautiful new bookshelf has added so much value to our daily routine. My students absolutely love that they can browse through our library by looking directly at the book covers to decide what interests them, rather than just staring at the spines.\r\n\r\nRight now, as we wrap up our school year and prepare for the transition to first grade, the students' next step is to read independently. Your donation has given them the exact variety they need to confidently practice their independent reading skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for opening up a whole new world of reading for my students. Your kindness has not only organized our space but has genuinely fueled a deeper love for learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1775825643883,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-library/10157022/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp706203_orig.jpg?crop=2570,2570,x453,y887&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598303150666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/706203"},{"teacherId":2558467,"projectId":9901202,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our heart rate monitor project. Because of your support, we were able to secure enough monitors for half of my students to use simultaneously. In a world where physical education is rapidly evolving, your contribution has allowed us to bridge the gap between simple exercise and true health literacy.\r\n Before these monitors arrived, \"effort\" was a subjective concept. Now, my students are empowered with real-time data. They aren't just running laps; they are learning about their bodies in a way that feels like a high-tech science experiment.\r\nStudents who used to feel discouraged because they weren't the \"fastest\" now find success by hitting their personal target heart rate zones.\r\n We are now integrating math and biology into PE by calculating maximum heart rates and recovery times using the formula: HR max = 220 - {age}\r\n There is a palpable buzz in the gym when the monitors come out. The students are eager to see their stats, which has led to a significant boost in participation and effort.\r\nBy having enough monitors for half the class, we can now run stations where one group focuses on data-driven cardio while the other focuses on skill-building. This equipment doesn't just measure beats per minute; it measures the growth of a student's confidence and their understanding of lifelong fitness.\r\n Your belief in our students' health and education means the world to us. Thank you for making our gym a place of innovation and heart!","fullyFundedDate":1764686037678,"projectUrl":"project/active-hearts-active-minds-bringing-he/9901202/","projectTitle":"Active Hearts, Active Minds: Bringing Heart Rate Tech to P.E.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Skipper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2558467"},{"teacherId":9415609,"projectId":9972100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our Lunar New Year celebration! Your contributions helped bring this vibrant tradition to life not only in my classroom but throughout our entire school community.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Your Gift\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their excitement was truly contagious—especially when they received their traditional red envelopes with lucky coins inside. We used the festive lanterns and spring couplets to transform our classroom and the school building, creating an authentic and welcoming atmosphere for everyone.\r\n\r\nA Moment to Remember\r\nA highlight of the project was our school-wide New Year parade. The students proudly used the dragon ribbons you provided to lead the celebration, sharing the spirit of the holiday with their peers. We were also able to extend the joy by sharing red envelopes, chocolate coins, and scratch-off fortune cards with the broader school community, making this a truly inclusive event.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next?\r\nBuilding on this excitement, our students are now using the remaining art supplies to create their own traditional crafts and \"Year of the Dragon\" projects. These resources have turned a cultural lesson into a hands-on, multi-sensory experience that they will remember for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this celebration such a joyful and authentic experience for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1767972774752,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lunar-new-year-to-life-in-our-m/9972100/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lunar New Year to Life in Our Mandarin Classroom","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"},{"teacherId":8565982,"projectId":9875664,"letterContent":"My student were absolutely thrilled when they learned that we received the games and bouncy bands for their desks! They especially love the \"Uno: No Mercy\" game, it is a weekly highlight! \r\n\r\nThe games and sensory bands have become the \"heart\" of our daily social-emotional learning time. We are using the games to practice turn-taking, following multi-step directions, and—most importantly—celebrating each other's wins. The sensory bands have been a game-changer for focus; students who previously struggled to sit through a lesson are now using the bands to self-regulate, allowing them to stay engaged and present with their peers.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the boxes and donated materials, the classroom was pure \"controlled chaos\" in the best way possible! When the boxes were opened, there were gasps, wide eyes, and a lot of eager hands reaching out to feel the textures of the sensory items. One student kept repeating, \"Is this really for us?\" The sheer excitement of having something brand new and specifically chosen for their needs made them feel incredibly seen and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1764686037865,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-connection/9875664/","projectTitle":"Classroom Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zapf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8565982"},{"teacherId":56467,"projectId":9770955,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support in bringing flexible seating to our mathematics classroom. Because of your contributions, our learning environment has been transformed from a traditional rows-and-columns layout into a dynamic, collaborative space. Students now have the freedom to choose seating that best suits their learning needs—whether they are working through complex equations on floor cushions or engaging in peer-to-peer tutoring in comfortable lounge chairs. This shift has already led to increased engagement and a more positive attitude toward problem-solving. Thank you for investing in our students' comfort and for helping us create a classroom where every learner can thrive.\r\n\r\nWe thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we hope you continue to follow our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762186934027,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-flex-seating/9770955/","projectTitle":"We Love Flex Seating!","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":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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_95074","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":590,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":33,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","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"}