{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laurel Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1172018,"projectId":9404481,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our third-grade ELD class. I am truly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\nOur students have been busy writing in class, and they've loved using the copy paper to publish their final drafts. They were also so excited to practice telling time with the new clock labels! We've enjoyed the books during our read-alouds and the accountable talk speech bubbles have made our discussions more engaging and meaningful.\r\nYour generosity helps create a positive and inspiring learning environment for my students. I couldn't do it without donors like you—thank you again for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1751396147781,"projectUrl":"project/from-blank-page-to-bestseller/9404481/","projectTitle":"From Blank Page to Bestseller","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maggiacomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1172018_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753210424517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/olindaguerrero"},{"teacherId":1548251,"projectId":9216128,"letterContent":"We've been using the Vocabulary Development Photo Cards during group time, and the transformation has been remarkable! Just last week, we worked on words related to community helpers. I held up the photo card showing a firefighter, and one of my students, who rarely spoke in class, suddenly lit up and said, \"My tío! Firefighter!\" She then used hand gestures and the few English words she knew to tell us about her uncle. The other students gathered around the ELD Vocabulary Center later that day, matching picture cards and practicing the new words together. The Writing Center has become a favorite station where students use the activity cards to build simple sentences about their families and neighborhoods. Watching them point to the pictures, sound out words, and help each other has been absolutely beautiful.\r\n\r\nTheir excitement was pure joy! When I unveiled the materials, their eyes grew wide and several students immediately rushed over to touch the colorful photo cards. \"¡Mira! Pictures!\" one student exclaimed, flipping through the vocabulary cards with wonder. Another student carefully opened a Primary Composition Book and traced the lines with his finger, then looked up at me with the biggest smile and said, \"My book!\" The tactile, visual nature of these materials instantly engaged them in a way that truly warmed my heart. They couldn't wait to start exploring, and I could see the confidence building already; these weren't intimidating textbooks, but inviting tools that felt accessible and made just for them.\r\n\r\nWe're currently building toward a \"My Family and Me\" writing project where students will use the vocabulary and sentence-building skills they've been practicing. Over the next few weeks, we'll use the Instructional Kit for Language Arts to work on describing words and simple sentence frames like \"My family is ___\" and \"I like to ___.\" Students will continue using the photo cards to build their descriptive vocabulary and the Skill-Building Center to practice proper sentence structure. By the end of the unit, each student will create their own illustrated book in their Primary Composition Books, complete with drawings and sentences about their families. We'll celebrate by having a \"publishing party\" where students share their books with the class. This project will help them see themselves as real writers and speakers of English; a crucial step in building the confidence they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1746787411047,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-essential-tools/9216128/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures: Essential Tools for Young English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1548251_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742951214539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1548251"},{"teacherId":1548251,"projectId":9211667,"letterContent":"We have already started using the supplies in so many ways! The laminator has helped me create durable name tags, flags to represent each student's home country, desk top writing checklist charts and group call cards. During writing lessons, students have been using the pencils and colored pencils to create and illustrate their own sentences. The digital wall clock has the perfect home in our classroom: front and center on the wall. The heavy duty magnets are strong enough to hold our monthly calendar pocket chart, lesson objectives and group call cards. The packing tape was used to secure student name tags on the desk. We have new copiers this year so I am unable to make use of the coy paper just yet, but I'm sure it will be used for many different activities.\r\n\r\nThe new markers and colored pencils were a favorite, with students immediately asking to use them for their writing and drawing activities. Their excitement showed me how much these supplies mean to them and how eager they are to put them to use. They love the big bright clock; letting me know when class is almost over. They couldn't believe so many markers and colored pencils came in one box.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building strong writing and vocabulary skills. Students will use the poetry big words kit and sentence strips to practice forming sentences. We'll also use the folders for school to home connections and to help students organize their writing pieces so they can track their progress and see how much they are growing. With these resources, we can create more interactive, hands-on lessons that give students the practice and confidence they need to become stronger readers, writers, and speakers.","fullyFundedDate":1746787306590,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-dreams-help-us-get/9211667/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Dreams: Help Us Get the Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1548251_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742951214539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1548251"},{"teacherId":1548251,"projectId":9168559,"letterContent":"The chart paper has become a central tool in our classroom, transforming how we approach language and literacy. We're using it to build a visual learning environment that directly supports my multilingual learners. The anchor charts are a constant source of support, but a specific project that really highlights their impact is our \"On Saturday\" anchor chart.\r\n\r\nWe use the chart paper for shared writing activities, collaboratively creating a large story with different sentence starters and vocabulary words we've been learning. For example, we'll brainstorm different ways to start a sentence, like \"Suddenly,\" \"The sun was shining when,\" or \"On a cold, rainy day.\" We then write these on the chart paper, with a small illustration next to each one. Students can then use this as a reference when they write their own stories. It's a living, breathing guide that reminds them of the many ways they can express their ideas and build more complex sentences.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the large, blank chart paper, their eyes lit up with curiosity. It was different from the small composition books they were used to. They immediately asked if we could draw on it and write a big story together. There was a buzz of excitement as they realized this wasn't just for me to use—it was a shared canvas for all of us. Their initial reaction was one of pure possibility, and it's been exciting to see that enthusiasm grow as they see their own ideas and words take up so much space on the wall.","fullyFundedDate":1742941154752,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-young-learners-with-chart-paper/9168559/","projectTitle":"Help Our Young Learners With Chart Paper for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1548251_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742951214539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1548251"},{"teacherId":7998176,"projectId":7513012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to this project. The materials from this project have incredibly improved my second language learners to understand, learn and apply the skills taught in class and be more confident in their english learning experiences. These materials have been used daily in our instruction during small focus groups, center activities, and one on one instruction. Test scores and benchmarks improved throughout the year, and that is everything. Thanks again for donating to my project and putting children first.","fullyFundedDate":1690152247281,"projectUrl":"project/little-language-learners/7513012/","projectTitle":"Little Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cookson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7998176_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660176161964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7998176"},{"teacherId":7998176,"projectId":5750954,"letterContent":"Thank you much for your donations. My students were able to show growth and understsnding in all things literacy throughout the school year. Your donations and considerations to our classrooms are so much appreciative. Students were excited to share and take turns using these materials during small group learning and center times. They were also excited to teach, ir show new students to oyr classtoom how to use the materials and put them away. Thank you so much for helping students be the best they can be.\r\nSincerely, \r\nMrs. Cookson","fullyFundedDate":1632451227602,"projectUrl":"project/all-things-reading/5750954/","projectTitle":"All Things Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cookson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7998176_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660176161964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7998176"},{"teacherId":1172018,"projectId":9008203,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you so much for donating to this project and helping my students get books for our ELD library. I am very appreciative of the donations. Students really enjoy being read to in class. They are excited to hear books that they can relate to and see themselves. When they saw the books they were so excited and could not wait to read them. The other small things also helped with organizing our pencils for our caddies and labeling things around the classroom. From the bottom of the heart, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1734830026046,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-books/9008203/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maggiacomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1172018_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753210424517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/olindaguerrero"},{"teacherId":1172018,"projectId":8981290,"letterContent":"Thank you for much for donating to this project. My students were so excited to receive pencils and use them during our writing. They specially loved the Smencils. I also made bags for them during the Holiday season so they could take a pencil home. I have a lot of students who need supplies at home as well. Thank you for the banners to put around the school so that students be constantly reminded and inspire. It is because of donors like you that make my job easier. I really appreciate it all.","fullyFundedDate":1733235352637,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-for-everyone/8981290/","projectTitle":"Pencils for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maggiacomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1172018_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753210424517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/olindaguerrero"},{"teacherId":1172018,"projectId":8849095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to this project! I appreciate your willingness to help our students. The banners make our school colorful. Some have even used them as backdrop for pictures. Thank you! The storage/drawers are use to keep supplies for the students in our ELD classroom. Students put away their headphones and dry erase boards in there. It helps us stay organized!\r\nWe know you have a lot of choices when it comes to donating, and we are so grateful that you chose to donate to our school/classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1729700094779,"projectUrl":"project/banners-storage-more/8849095/","projectTitle":"Banners, Storage, & More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maggiacomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1172018_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753210424517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/olindaguerrero"},{"teacherId":1172018,"projectId":8688890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to this project. I am forever thankful for the donors that helped me and donated to this project. This is my first year as an ELD teacher and the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has been a great help. I have been able to purchase items to help my students learn English. The clock in the classroom has helped with telling time. Students in second grade tell time so we have been practicing that concept. The markers have been great since students can color when we write and publish our stories. Thank you so much for the donations.","fullyFundedDate":1726156174928,"projectUrl":"project/the-eld-world/8688890/","projectTitle":"The ELD World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maggiacomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1172018_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753210424517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/olindaguerrero"},{"teacherId":1629871,"projectId":8711583,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to sincerely thank you for the generous donations you made. With your help, 13 clarinetists and 5 alto saxophonists will have enough reeds to get them through to the end of this school year (24'-25'). Moreover, I believe that several more will be able to start next school year (25'-26') with any remaining.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they all smiled from ear to ear. As I said in the project description, it is often hard for low-income families to afford materials for clarinets and alto saxophones; the sense relief that many felt now having plenty of reeds to use was visible on their faces and through body language.\r\n\r\nYour belief in this project helped my students see that there are still people in this world that want to provide opportunities for us to chase artistic dreams. It signifies hope for a brighter, music-rich future!","fullyFundedDate":1733286545357,"projectUrl":"project/reeds-for-all/8711583/","projectTitle":"Reeds for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chambers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1629871_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480646172450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mschapin"},{"teacherId":1172018,"projectId":8672998,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and donations towards this project for the students here at Laurel Elementary. We have been using all the items in our classroom. The students use the passes to go to different parts of the school. Our glue is kept in the organizer so students can access at any time when they need one. On the back of the chair we use the pocket charts to store our headphones. I am so thankful for the donors that help us teachers. When the students saw the materials they were immediately excited and asked about them.","fullyFundedDate":1724128222469,"projectUrl":"project/must-haves/8672998/","projectTitle":"Must Haves!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maggiacomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1172018_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753210424517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/olindaguerrero"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64954","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":472,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.7,"schoolId":64954,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Laurel Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Laurel Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/laurel-elementary-school/64954"}