{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laraway School","outOfStateSupporters":30.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10329358,"projectId":9857349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incentives to motivate my students. They were so excited today to pick from the new prizes for completing their weekly letter/sounds homework. There was a prize for every child's interests! Some wanted the slime, others took the slap bracelets, and a few others were so pumped for the fruit snacks! Next week we start decodable readers, which will be an added challenge. The motivational tools I was funded will be a huge part of this weekly challenge.I have only been able to offer a small variety of chips as a motivational tool for my junior high students. They are given a weekly reading fluency assignment. They were ecstatic to receive pringles and jolly ranchers. I have a feeling that my participation in this weekly assignment is going to grow due to your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1762364495069,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-students/9857349/","projectTitle":"Motivate Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brosius","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329358"},{"teacherId":7957409,"projectId":9320185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Supporting Social-Emotional Development Through Engaging Games and Activities. Your kindness has made it possible for our students to learn essential social-emotional and learner skills in fun, interactive, and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe new materials you helped provide — including games, hands-on activities, and positive behavior supports — are already making a difference. Students are learning how to identify emotions, practice self-regulation, build friendships, and work cooperatively during structured play and small-group lessons. These engaging tools are helping students strengthen their confidence, communication, and problem-solving skills in a way that feels joyful and natural.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has enhanced our ability to teach positive behavior management and emotional awareness, giving students the foundation they need for success both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our mission to nurture the whole child. Your support truly empowers students to grow socially, emotionally, and academically each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785487595,"projectUrl":"project/skills-that-will-stay-with-them-far-beyo/9320185/","projectTitle":"Skills That Will Stay With Them Far Beyond the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957409_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657610126537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957409"},{"teacherId":7957409,"projectId":9084498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our sensory items project! Your kindness and contribution have made a wonderful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThe new sensory materials — including fidget tools, textured toys, and calming items — have created a more supportive and inclusive environment in our classroom. Students are now better able to self-regulate, focus, and participate in learning activities with confidence. It's amazing to see their excitement as they explore these tools and use them to stay calm and engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided sensory supports but has also fostered emotional growth, independence, and learning readiness. These resources make every day more positive and productive for our students who rely on sensory input to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our students' potential. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where all children can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1745942667608,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-regulation-friendly/9084498/","projectTitle":"Sensory Regulation Friendly","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957409_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657610126537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957409"},{"teacherId":4717558,"projectId":9650019,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project. The students and families at my school will truly benefit from the food items provided through this project. Each weekend, a backpack is sent home with food items to help the families meet their basic needs. Without food and meeting basic needs, our students are not able to focus and learn within the classroom. These items help alleviate some stressors and barriers faced by the families in this community so our students can be the best that they can be. Your generosity is so very much appreciated and does not go unnoticed. From the bottom of our hearts, we are so thankful!!","fullyFundedDate":1757689077059,"projectUrl":"project/weekend-food-backpack/9650019/","projectTitle":"Weekend Food Backpack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kennedylaraway"},{"teacherId":7873409,"projectId":9262840,"letterContent":"Your support has made a difference. This school year your generous gift has supported students who struggle to make positive social connections. Through familiar games with a social emotional curriculum students are making connections.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled with new ways to learn and were surprised by new elements added to the learning environment. As a new teacher your support has given me resources that make learning fun and engaging. \r\n\r\nIn upcoming lessons students will be learning the value of maintaining relationships and exploring ways to do this. This will include real and hypothetical scenarios.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1745423985537,"projectUrl":"project/giving-middle-school-students-the-tools/9262840/","projectTitle":"Giving Middle School Students the Tools to Build Emotional Intelligence.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grubbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7873409"},{"teacherId":7957409,"projectId":9114305,"letterContent":"I want to extend our deepest thanks for your generous donation to support our weekend backpack food program. Your kindness is making a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of students and families in need.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we are able to send home backpacks filled with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food each weekend—helping to ensure that students who rely on school meals during the week don't go hungry when school is not in session. This not only meets a critical need but also allows our students to return to school on Monday better nourished, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reflects the heart of our community, and we are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting our students' well-being—both inside and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1745968999178,"projectUrl":"project/food-insecurity-impacts-the-ability-to/9114305/","projectTitle":"Food Insecurity Impacts the Ability to Succeed Academically","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957409_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657610126537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957409"},{"teacherId":7957409,"projectId":8745783,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to support the purchase of social-emotional learning books for our students. Your contribution is helping us nurture not only academic growth, but also emotional well-being—an equally vital part of a child's education.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we've been able to expand our SEL library with books that help students build empathy, manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and develop resilience. These resources are used by students, teachers, and support staff to foster open conversations and a more compassionate school environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a space where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow—not just academically, but personally.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in the hearts and minds of our students.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1726686143330,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-library/8745783/","projectTitle":"Compassion Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957409_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657610126537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957409"},{"teacherId":7957409,"projectId":9110089,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to support classroom essentials. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and has made a meaningful impact on both our students and educators.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we've been able to provide much-needed supplies such as notebooks, pencils, art materials, and organizational tools that help create a more effective and engaging learning environment. Your support helps ensure that every student has the tools they need to succeed and that teachers can focus on instruction rather than worrying about gaps in resources.\r\n\r\nIt's because of thoughtful donors like you that we're able to continue building a strong, supportive educational community. Your generosity truly makes a difference.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1743090596377,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9110089/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957409_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657610126537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957409"},{"teacherId":7957409,"projectId":8533652,"letterContent":"I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation toward hygiene products for our students. Your support plays a vital role in helping us meet the basic needs of those we serve, ensuring they feel safe, clean, and cared for.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, we are able to provide essential items such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant, and other hygiene supplies to students who may otherwise go without. These items not only support their health but also build confidence and dignity—both of which are essential for academic and personal success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a tangible difference in the lives of our students, and we are truly grateful for your compassion and support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1725747817767,"projectUrl":"project/removing-home-barriers-by-meeting-basic/8533652/","projectTitle":"Removing Home Barriers by Meeting Basic Hygiene Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957409_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657610126537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957409"},{"teacherId":9013186,"projectId":9001843,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward my Amazing Authors project. These books have been amazing additions to our classroom library. The children love reading them during free choice and I enjoy using them to help grow a love of literature. These specific books are fantastic for character studies. My young students learn how many of their own feelings and behaviors can be seen in the characters in these books. My students especially love Kevin Henke's Lilly and Mo Willems Trixie and Pigeon. Who wouldn't, right? They are amazing characters written by some Amazing Authors. \r\nWe will continue to love these books all year long. Thank you again for your generosity. Your kindness is so very appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1734627926150,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-authors/9001843/","projectTitle":"Amazing Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kellie-Jo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9013186_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682040713128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9013186"},{"teacherId":9013186,"projectId":8900811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these wonderful sensory materials to my classroom. The students are enjoying them during free choice. These sensory items allow hands on fun while they explore math and science tools and skills. My students were so excited to receive these items and have used them daily. Currently we are using some of the materials as part of our Dinosaur unit. The students get to imagine they are paleontologists as they dig up fossils, rocks and dinosaur bones! \r\nThank you again for funding this project and providing some super sensory fun for my students!\r\nThanks again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1733879636501,"projectUrl":"project/super-sensory-play/8900811/","projectTitle":"Super Sensory Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kellie-Jo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9013186_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682040713128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9013186"},{"teacherId":4141254,"projectId":9059557,"letterContent":"The impact your donation makes on my classroom is beyond measure. My students do their best work when they have something to work toward. Oftentimes, a bigger treat is too difficult to attain and smaller more manageable rewards are easier for them to set their sights on. As you can see from the pictures, we've gone through most of the snacks already as they got right to work to be able to have what your generous donation provided us!\r\n\r\nWe are extremely grateful (especially me) for you and your generous spirit! Your gift will carry my students through the end of the year and most importantly upcoming state testing!\r\n We just want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1738985777904,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-on-snacks/9059557/","projectTitle":"Snacks on Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4141254_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481307992833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-mckinney"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27756","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":452,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.8,"schoolId":27756,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Laraway School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Laraway School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/laraway-cmty-cons-sd-70-c/laraway-elementary-school/27756"}