{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harahan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":68.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2587434,"projectId":9545668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! Because of you, my students now have access to engaging games and activities that are making a huge difference in their ability to practice listening and speaking in English. From the moment the materials arrived, my students were excited and eager to jump in. They immediately gravitated toward the games, especially the Guess Who activities, and couldn't wait to start playing. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students who are typically shy begin asking each other questions in English, laughing, and encouraging one another as they tried to guess the characters. It was incredible to see them take risks and use their language skills so naturally.\r\n\r\nWe use these games daily in small groups and partner activities to build speaking and listening skills in a fun, low-pressure environment. The sequencing and positional word activities have been especially helpful in getting students to use complete sentences and practice academic vocabulary. I've already seen a noticeable increase in student participation and confidence. Students who were once hesitant to speak are now volunteering to go first, asking questions, and even helping their peers. The interactive nature of these materials has made language practice feel like play, which has been so powerful for engagement and learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to build on these skills by incorporating the games into more structured speaking tasks and classroom discussions. My goal is for students to transfer the confidence they are gaining through these activities into everyday conversations and academic work. We will also use these materials to support collaborative projects where students practice describing, explaining, and asking questions in English. Thanks to your generosity, my students are not only improving their language skills, but they are also gaining the confidence and joy that come with learning in a supportive and engaging environment.","fullyFundedDate":1766330939143,"projectUrl":"project/we-play-to-learn-hands-on-materials-for/9545668/","projectTitle":"We Play to Learn: Hands on Materials for ESL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandiani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2587434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510892398926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pandiani"},{"teacherId":2587434,"projectId":9810758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible for my students! Because of your generosity, my newcomer students now have access to Lexia English Language Development, a powerful program that is helping them build critical listening and speaking skills in English. This technology provides students with interactive lessons that adapt to their individual language levels, giving them immediate feedback as they practice. One of the most impactful features is the voice recognition component, which allows students to practice speaking in a safe, supportive environment and receive instant guidance. This has been especially important for my students who are still developing confidence in speaking English out loud.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first used the program, they were incredibly excited and engaged. They loved using the headphones and microphones, and many were eager to hear themselves speak and improve. I've seen students who were once hesitant to participate in conversations begin to take risks and practice speaking more frequently. One student in particular, who rarely spoke during class discussions, now looks forward to using the program daily and proudly repeats phrases until they get them just right. The combination of interactive visuals, structured conversations, and immediate feedback has made learning both fun and meaningful for them.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use this technology to strengthen students' speaking and listening skills as part of our daily ESL instruction. My goal is for students to transfer the confidence and skills they build in the program into real-life conversations in the classroom and beyond. Thanks to your support, my students are not only improving their English proficiency, but they are also gaining the confidence they need to succeed academically and socially in their new environment.","fullyFundedDate":1763388611850,"projectUrl":"project/give-newcomers-a-boost-with-lexia-englis/9810758/","projectTitle":"Give Newcomers a Boost with Lexia English!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandiani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2587434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510892398926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pandiani"},{"teacherId":2587434,"projectId":9522952,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! Because of you, my students now have access to high-quality writing and art materials that they use every day in our ESL classroom. When the supplies first arrived, my students were beyond excited—many of them immediately began exploring the materials, eager to write, draw, and create. For some of my newcomers, this was the first time they had their own set of supplies to fully participate in classroom activities. One special moment that stood out was watching a student proudly illustrate and label their writing piece, using both words and pictures to tell their story in English. The confidence and joy they showed was truly incredible.\r\n\r\nWe now use these materials during our daily lessons to support writing, vocabulary development, and comprehension. Students are able to create visuals to accompany their writing, which is especially important for language learners as they build meaning and express themselves. The materials have also made our cozy ESL living room space even more functional—students can comfortably sit in their preferred spots while fully engaging in their work without worrying about not having what they need. This has led to increased participation, more detailed writing, and greater independence.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to strengthen our writing projects and language development. Students will be working on creating more detailed narratives and informational pieces, using illustrations to support their ideas and deepen their understanding of English. My goal is to continue building both their academic skills and their confidence as learners. Thanks to your support, my students are not only better equipped for success, but they are also excited and proud to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1757683174372,"projectUrl":"project/esl-the-art-and-writing-supplies-we-nee/9522952/","projectTitle":"ESL: The Art and Writing Supplies We Need to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandiani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2587434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510892398926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pandiani"},{"teacherId":2587434,"projectId":9525839,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a welcoming, cozy space where my students feel excited and motivated to learn. When the new materials arrived, my students were immediately drawn to our ESL \"living room\" area. Their faces lit up with excitement, and many of my newcomers—students who are brand new to the United States—gravitated toward the soft seating and comfortable environment right away. What was once just a classroom has become a safe, inviting space where students feel at ease taking on the challenge of learning English.\r\n\r\nWe use this space every day for small group instruction, reading practice, and language development activities. Students eagerly choose to sit in the living room area while working on programs like Lexia and Amira, and I've seen a noticeable increase in both engagement and confidence. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who was previously hesitant to participate begin reading aloud with pride while sitting comfortably on a reading pillow. The new rug has also allowed us to gather together as a whole group, creating a sense of community during our reading lessons that simply wasn't possible before.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use this space to build language skills through collaborative reading, speaking, and listening activities. My goal is to help students not only grow in their English proficiency but also feel a strong sense of belonging in our classroom. Thanks to you, my students now have a space that supports both their academic growth and their emotional well-being. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1760377624552,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-esl-classroom-we-need-a-rug-for-le/9525839/","projectTitle":"Cozy ESL Classroom: We Need a Rug for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandiani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2587434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510892398926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pandiani"},{"teacherId":6861275,"projectId":9374872,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support from Disney and our donors, my students have developed a deeper love for reading and a stronger sense of confidence as young learners. The new books introduced engaging stories that sparked meaningful discussions and helped my students strengthen their comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. Many of the texts encouraged them to make connections to their own lives and cultures, which made reading more personal and exciting.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading time has become one of the most joyful parts of the day. Students gather in small groups or pairs to read aloud, share their predictions, and discuss characters and themes. We've created a warm reading corner filled with the new books, and it's now a favorite spot where students choose stories that match their interests and reading levels. The variety of genres—fantasy, realistic fiction, and nonfiction—has helped me differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all my readers.\r\n\r\nOne student who used to hesitate to read now eagerly volunteers to read aloud during group time. Another has started bringing books home to share with her family. These moments remind me of the true power of stories and access to quality materials. Thanks to Disney's generosity, I've been able to provide experiences that bring literacy to life, inspire imagination, and foster a lifelong love of reading in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757423911640,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-young-minds/9374872/","projectTitle":"Inspire Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6861275"},{"teacherId":2587434,"projectId":9339599,"letterContent":"You really have helped us get our school year off to a great start! Students are now able to print and make copies of their work here at school and I am able to provide parents with high quality bilingual reading materials to practice at home.\r\nI think the most exciting thing about the printer for the students is that it prints in color!\r\nThe printer has definitely encouraged and motivated some of my less enthusiastic students in writing, they want to see their work published and share it with family and friends!","fullyFundedDate":1751755721916,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-to-print-bilingual-materials-an/9339599/","projectTitle":"We Need to Print: Bilingual Materials and Publish Our Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandiani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2587434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510892398926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pandiani"},{"teacherId":2587434,"projectId":9319828,"letterContent":"My students love coming to the ESL classroom to learn, and now it is the highlight of the day for some, thanks to your generous donations of the new bell chimes! Our students are motivated to work hard and succeed in ESL and singing and speaking along with the chimes! They love playing and singing along to Youtube videos and creating our own songs. The bell chimes truly are a magical and getting students speaking and participating.\r\n My students were over the moon when they first saw the bell chimes and continue to be on a daily basis. The next steps for me and my students are getting more sing along books and instruments to deepen our learning in our musical classroom environment!","fullyFundedDate":1746647380934,"projectUrl":"project/musical-english-language-learning/9319828/","projectTitle":"Musical English Language Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandiani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2587434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510892398926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pandiani"},{"teacherId":2587434,"projectId":9326241,"letterContent":"My students love coming to the ESL classroom to learn, and now it is the highlight of the day for some, thanks to your generous donations of the new boomwhackers! Our students are motivated to work hard and succeed in ESL and singing and speaking along with the boomwackers! They love playing and singing along to Youtube videos and creating our own songs. Boomwackers truly are a magical and getting students speaking and participating.\r\n My students were over the moon when they first saw the boomwhackers and continue to be on a daily basis. The next steps for me and my students are getting more sing along books and instruments to deepen our learning in our musical classroom environment!","fullyFundedDate":1746786935966,"projectUrl":"project/boomwhack-attack-for-esl/9326241/","projectTitle":"Boomwhack Attack for ESL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandiani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2587434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510892398926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pandiani"},{"teacherId":2587434,"projectId":9299874,"letterContent":"My students love coming to the ESL classroom to learn, and now it is the highlight of the day for some, thanks to your generous donations of the new bilingual learning games! Our room has so many cool new activities that students are motivated to work hard and succeed in ESL! They love the cars and ponies ABC games, the counting frogs and the read aloud bilingual posters that are now covering the classroom wall.\r\n My students were over the moon when they first saw the materials and continue to be on a daily basis. The next steps for me and my students are getting more reading, art materials and conversation games to deepen our learning in our new cozy comfortable classroom environment!","fullyFundedDate":1746786936829,"projectUrl":"project/abcs-for-bilingual-kindergarten-and-1st/9299874/","projectTitle":"ABCs for Bilingual Kindergarten and 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandiani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2587434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510892398926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pandiani"},{"teacherId":2587434,"projectId":9170746,"letterContent":"These high-quality microphone headphones and charging stations are a game changer! We are saving so much previously wasted learning time. It's amazing now because all computers fully charged in the new charging stations when students arrive in class so they can get right to work with no delay. Also the high quality headphones with microphones help students stay focused but also record their reading and give them the most impact of programs like Lexia and Amira.\r\n Students were so excited and surprised that they do no longer have to wait or be inconvenienced when trying to learn because of this new technology. These materials work so well, my students were able to beat the state and the district achievement for growth in English proficiency via the Louisiana State English Language Proficiency Test! Your donation is directly impacting student success and achievement!","fullyFundedDate":1745426077345,"projectUrl":"project/charging-ahead-in-reading-for-esl/9170746/","projectTitle":"Charging Ahead in Reading for ESL!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandiani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2587434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510892398926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pandiani"},{"teacherId":2587434,"projectId":9170696,"letterContent":"My students love coming to the ESL classroom to learn, and now it is the highlight of the day for some, thanks to your generous donations of florescent light covers, beanbag chairs and blackout curtains. Our room has a calm cool energy and students are motivated to work hard and succeed in this new environment! One student enthusiastically today told another as we were walking to the ESL room! \"Oh yes! We go to \"la classe bonita\"!\"\r\n My students were over the moon when they first saw the materials and continue to be on a daily basis. 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