{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laura Ward Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9748618,"letterContent":"Today is truly thankful Thursday, because I am so thankful for the Balis family !!! As you know this school year has been very challenging especially for our classrooms with students that has disabilities. The staff members who support these students have been laid off all of this school year, and they are not receiving any of the school supplies they need to be successful to learn. Due to marvelous. giving souls likes our Guardian angels, our students have received most of the learning resources they need. We are so grateful that you continue give from your heart and know that it does take a village to raise a child! Hope to see you soon!","fullyFundedDate":1759432009522,"projectUrl":"project/students-with-disabilities-are-the-best/9748618/","projectTitle":"Students with Disabilities Are the BEST!","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":9748975,"letterContent":"The weather has truly changed this week and guess what?? ....our students are warm and bundled up in their lovely coats!!! We are so fortunate to have Susan and Jon to be prove over and over again that we are not alone in this journey. You all have changed so many lives through your commitment and drive of supporting children all over the world who cannot support themselves. I am so proud that our students are smiling and joyful for the gift you provide daily. May you continue to receive all the praise that you all most definitely deserve!! Love you to the sun and back!!","fullyFundedDate":1759431917509,"projectUrl":"project/boys-winter-coats/9748975/","projectTitle":"Boys Winter Coats","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":54461,"projectId":9671211,"letterContent":"The students are loving looking all the realistic photos on the viewmasters. They are getting a chance to see living things in a variety of settings that they might only see on tv or at museums. They are so excited that they are able to see a wide variety of animals from ocean to birds to bugs.\r\nWe were able to use the jumbo eyedroppers so the students could independently add their vinegar to their baking soda rockets for Rocket Day. They were so proud to be able to do so many steps on their own with little help from me. Having the eyedroppers gave them that independence.\r\nThey definitely like being able to hold the bug specimens up to their face and see the cool details, especially our timid students who won't get close to things in nature. They are able to participate in the observation activity easier having the specimen holders.\r\nThese resources help build alot of independence with our students and they are having a great time looking and learning with the resources.","fullyFundedDate":1758202792451,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-becoming-scientists-day-by-day/9671211/","projectTitle":"We Are Becoming Scientists Day by Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez-Gill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp54461_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468967638354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/denise-lopez-gill"}],"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":62.2,"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"}