{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laura Ward Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9887004,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive these basic supplies of laundry detergent to wash their blankets and clothes. There are so many social and emotional lessons I would like to teach about self-awareness and self- care. Thanks to your kindness and generosity I can make that my students are aware about taking care of their own hygiene. You should have seen the bright smiles and looks on my students faces when they received the deodorant you have given them. This project was so special to me because I know that my students are very young and cannot purchase items such as these on their own. You have shown them that no matter what there is always support when needed. May you and your family be as blessed as you have been to my students this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1763495923601,"projectUrl":"project/washing-our-problems-away/9887004/","projectTitle":"Washing Our Problems Away","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9869779,"letterContent":"This holiday season has been truly inspirational because of your love, commitment and care. I was truly taking a risk by hosting our first annual Thanksgiving Feast and it was truly a magical day of giving. The Balis family has and still hold a special place in my heart, due to their limitless love and inspiration. Our students, families and community benefited from that event and we fed over 300 people on that day. I am truly honored to especially have you Susan, who never say \"NO\" to giving all of her time, energy and faith to giving families in need. Sometimes you leave me in total AWE and I must admit this journey could never been as smooth if it was not for you!! WE love you now and always my dearest friend. Please continue to shine your light through this world and know I will always be there whenever you need me.","fullyFundedDate":1762110550276,"projectUrl":"project/thanksgiving-feast-for-all/9869779/","projectTitle":"Thanksgiving Feast for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":3831036,"projectId":10028926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students frequently grabbed a snack if they missed breakfast or if they were hungry towards the end of the day. They also enjoyed grabbing a snack during independent reading time or if they were working on group projects. It is not easy to make it through the day when you are hungry. Your generous donations helped our classroom tremendously. It is hard for students to focus when you are hungry. Thanks to you, this was not an issue in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770307859433,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-brain-power/10028926/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Brain Power","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3831036"},{"teacherId":3831045,"projectId":9943095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Snacks for Success project! Because of your generosity, my students now have healthy snacks to help fuel their brains and bodies. Many of my students experience food insecurity and come to school hungry. They are constantly coming to me asking for snacks. Because of your donation, I am able to give them healthy snacks that they enjoy!\r\n\r\nWith increasing budget cuts and challenges, my school is constantly finding new and creative ways to support our students. I truly appreciate you contributing to my project so I can support my students' needs. They get so excited when they see that my snack box is full, and it helps motivate them throughout the day! We truly appreciate you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1765329058535,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9943095/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Puchner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3831045"},{"teacherId":3831045,"projectId":9574803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Flexible Seating for Creative Learning project! Because of your generosity, my students now have brand new bean bag chairs to sit in throughout the day. \r\n\r\nMy students have lots of BIG emotions, and part of my job as their school counselor is to teach them how to recognize and manage these emotions. Many of my students experience many challenges at home, and are often carrying a lot of stress in their lives. My room is safe space they can come to calm down, work through their emotions, and recharge so they are ready to learn. It is so important for them to be comfortable and safe so they can talk and connect with each other and manage their emotions. \r\n\r\nFor some of my students, connecting at school with peers and trusted adults is the best part of their day. To see the comfort this flexible seating brings and the social-emotional skills it teaches them is incredibly rewarding. They truly light up when they get to sit in these bean bag chairs! Thank you so much for supporting my students' growth and learning. We truly appreciate you!!","fullyFundedDate":1764727657825,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-creative-learning/9574803/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Puchner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3831045"},{"teacherId":3831045,"projectId":5796108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Calm Down Corner project! Because of your generosity, my students now have a variety of calming tools and activities to help them throughout the day. \r\n\r\nMy students have lots of BIG emotions, and part of my job as their school counselor is to teach them how to recognize and manage these emotions. Many of my students experience many challenges at home, and are often carrying a lot of stress in their lives. My room is safe space they can come to calm down, work through their emotions, and recharge so they are ready to learn. I am use these tools daily to help students feel comfortable talking, sharing, and managing their emotions. \r\n\r\nFor some of my students, connecting at school with peers and trusted adults is the best part of their day. To see the comfort these tools bring and the social-emotional skills it teaches them is incredibly rewarding. Thank you so much for supporting my students' growth and learning! We truly appreciate you!!","fullyFundedDate":1639866431034,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-corner/5796108/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Corner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Puchner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3831045"},{"teacherId":3831045,"projectId":5692300,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Cooperative Learning Games project! Because of your generosity, my students now have fun, educational games to play.\r\n\r\nMy students LOVE playing board games and card games during classroom lessons and group sessions. Games provide a wonderful avenue for them to practice emotion management, cooperative learning, and turn-taking skills. As a school counselor I use these games daily to help students feel comfortable talking, sharing, and cooperating with teach other. \r\n\r\nFor some of my students, connecting at school with peers and trusted adults is the best part of their day. To see the joy these games bring and the social-emotional skills it teaches them is incredibly rewarding. Thank you so much for supporting my students' growth and learning! We truly appreciate you!!","fullyFundedDate":1630964706892,"projectUrl":"project/cooperative-learning-games/5692300/","projectTitle":"Cooperative Learning Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Puchner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3831045"},{"teacherId":3831045,"projectId":9660017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. Because of your generosity, my students have had healthy snacks to help fuel their brains and bodies. Many of my students experience food insecurity and come to school hungry. They are constantly coming to me asking for snacks. Because of your donation, I am able to give them healthy snacks that they enjoy! \r\n\r\nWith increasing budget cuts and challenges, my school is constantly finding new and creative ways to support our students. I truly appreciate you contributing to my project so I can support my students' needs. They get so excited when they see that my snack box is full, and it helps motivate them throughout the day! We truly appreciate you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758222205960,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9660017/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Puchner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3831045"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9869755,"letterContent":"Susan and Jon after sitting and reflecting, I noticed that your love for our students and community is unconditional. You have been the pillar of so many children, teachers and people who are in the most significant need. You truly holds a special space in our hearts that can never be broken. Being so selfless is truly an honor and you all have proven that repeatedly for years. Our school has been having some bumpy roads and sometimes I wonder what can I do to be of more service to these students? You always just swarm in and support all of our students needs and wishes. I truly miss you and hope to see you soon. Love you to the moon and back!!!","fullyFundedDate":1762110548775,"projectUrl":"project/food-rescue-2/9869755/","projectTitle":"Food Rescue 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9869478,"letterContent":"Susan and Jon, now you all stepping into the stage of moving mountains with your love, care and generoisty. You have been the pillar of so many children, teachers and people who are in the most significant need. You truly holds a special space in our hearts that can never be broken. Being so selfless is truly an honor and you all have proven that repeatedly for years. Our school has been having some bumpy roads and sometimes I wonder what can I do to be of more service to these students? You always just swarm in and support all of our students needs and wishes. I truly miss you and hope to see you soon. Love you to the moon and back!!!","fullyFundedDate":1762110548797,"projectUrl":"project/food-rescue-1/9869478/","projectTitle":"Food Rescue 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9856065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much Kamau Bell for support a cause so significant to my students and their famlies. You truly inspire me as a Teacher who gave her life to the cause of fostering all of the needs of the students, parents and community of Laura Ward. We are now in one of the most critical political issues that ever occured in 20 years, but due to your love, commitment and continuious dedication for all students over the United States and beyond, WE WILL STAND!! Over 90% of our families rely on government assistance to support their families and this truly breaks my heart. Therefore, thank you for continuing to advocate for us!! I am hosting our first Thanksgiving dinner for our families and our community here at Ward this year, Kamau you are more than welcomed to join me in solidarity for this event and continue to help me fight for the basic needs of our families!!!","fullyFundedDate":1762049002147,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-best-time/9856065/","projectTitle":"Snack Time = Best Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9748801,"letterContent":"Susan and Jon after sitting and reflecting, I noticed that your love for our students and community is unconditional. You have been the pillar of so many children, teachers and people who are in the most significant need. You truly holds a special space in our hearts that can never be broken. Being so selfless is truly an honor and you all have proven that repeatedly for years. Our school has been having some bumpy roads and sometimes I wonder what can I do to be of more service to these students? You always just swarm in and support all of our students needs and wishes. I truly miss you and hope to see you soon. Love you to the moon and back!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758810591889,"projectUrl":"project/students-with-disabilites-need-technolo/9748801/","projectTitle":"\"Students with Disabilites Need Technology\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5468","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":258,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":76,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.9,"schoolId":5468,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Laura Ward Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Laura Ward Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/laura-ward-elementary-school/5468"}