{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lafayette Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10180519,"projectId":9604737,"letterContent":"Flexible seating has created a noticeable shift in student focus and willingness to learn by giving students ownership over their learning environment. With the ability to choose seating that best fits their comfort and needs—such as wobble stools, seat adaptations, or standing options—students are more engaged and less distracted. This autonomy helps them settle into tasks more quickly, sustain attention for longer periods, and participate with greater confidence. 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When these needs are met, students are not only more comfortable but also more confident in expressing themselves and connecting with others.\r\n\r\nYour patience, flexibility, and compassion help build a classroom where every child is valued for who they are. By recognizing the importance of sensory support, you are empowering students to access their strengths, develop independence, and thrive academically and socially. Thank you for all you do to make our learning community an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing place for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1757894813780,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-sensory-regulation-and-learnin/9631348/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Sensory Regulation and Learning Through Specialized Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hendrix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8432843_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714562512238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8432843"},{"teacherId":8432843,"projectId":9430221,"letterContent":"On behalf of our autism support classroom, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution toward independent work task supplies. Your support allows us to create meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities that build important skills in independence, problem-solving, and confidence for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now better equipped to provide structured tasks that meet the unique needs of our learners. These materials will be used daily to help students practice skills that promote success both inside and outside of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our students. Your generosity has a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for your partnership in helping our students grow and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1750869541127,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-using-structured/9430221/","projectTitle":"Building Independence using structured task boxes for students with autism.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hendrix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8432843_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714562512238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8432843"},{"teacherId":8432843,"projectId":9275523,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous contribution of essential supplies, including tissues, cleaning wipes, noise-cancelling headphones, liquid hand soap, and computer headphones.\r\n\r\nThese resources play a vital role in maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment, while also supporting students' focus and engagement. Your generosity directly enhances our ability to provide students with the tools and conditions they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for your thoughtful support and commitment to education. We truly value your partnership in helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746785948317,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-diverse-learners-essential-s/9275523/","projectTitle":"Supporting Diverse Learners: Essential Supplies for a Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hendrix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8432843_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714562512238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8432843"},{"teacherId":8662987,"projectId":9317533,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for making our new school year start in a calm way. The overhead light covers you provided and rug has made a difference to the needs of these highly sensory seeking students. \r\nThe students are new to our room so they didn't notice a \"difference\" in our classroom. However, our staff did. We all can tell how covering our fluorescent lights have helped reduce white noise for our room. The carpet has provided a soft and calm place to sit during our whole class meeting times. \r\nWe hope to continue to continue to upgrade our classroom with calming furniture pieces that provide the our students with the relaxing effect that your generous donation helped to fund. Thank you for investing in these little lives in ways that will make a big impact.","fullyFundedDate":1746787189453,"projectUrl":"project/calming-room/9317533/","projectTitle":"Calming Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8662987_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694374736317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8662987"},{"teacherId":8432843,"projectId":8992508,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire team and the amazing students we serve, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to support our personal hygiene project for special education students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution made it possible for us to provide essential hygiene items and resources tailored to the unique needs of our students. More importantly, you've helped empower them with the knowledge and tools to feel confident and cared for—something that means the world to them and to me.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we're fostering not just cleanliness, but dignity, independence, and self-esteem. 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