{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"La Grange Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3873277,"projectId":10180246,"letterContent":"The Shark fan has been amazing! It is quiet, so as not to disturb instruction, but has so many neat features. The remote is a great addition, as I can adjust it from my center time and keep teaching.\r\nThe students are amazed and love to sit near it. It will be used for many years to come. We are so thankful for your kindness. We definitely use it all throughout the day. The students do not complain that they are hot, as they did before. This fan helps to effectively circulate the air around the room without blowing things away like we were in a windstorm.","fullyFundedDate":1776690154717,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-cool-in-kindergarten/10180246/","projectTitle":"Keeping It Cool in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3873277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489609236961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sowers-kindergarten"},{"teacherId":8403839,"projectId":8088507,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting and funding this project! Because of your generosity, my students were able to proudly wear graduation caps and gowns during our ceremony and truly feel like graduates. They looked so polished, confident, and proud, just like the big kids they are becoming. Seeing their faces light up with excitement as they celebrated this important milestone was unforgettable. Wearing caps and gowns made the day feel extra special and highlighted all their hard work, growth, and accomplishments. Your kindness created lasting memories they will cherish for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1701876075652,"projectUrl":"project/gowns-for-grads/8088507/","projectTitle":"Gowns for Grads!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8403839_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x309,y255&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776951228138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8403839"},{"teacherId":8403839,"projectId":8371601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting and funding this project! Because of your generosity, my students were able to proudly wear their graduation medals during our ceremony and take them home as a special keepsake to remember their very first year of \"big kid\" school. Seeing their faces light up with pride and excitement as they celebrated this important milestone was truly unforgettable. These medals gave them a tangible reminder of all their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the year. Your kindness made their celebration even more meaningful and created lasting memories they will cherish for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1715816448663,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-medal-of-honor-2024/8371601/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Medal of Honor 2024","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8403839_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x309,y255&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776951228138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8403839"},{"teacherId":3873277,"projectId":10176220,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the new sharpeners, pencils, and erasers. This will make pencil sharpening time much more efficient thanks to the new, electric sharpeners. The joy of the new materials was evident on the faces of my students. I am so thankful for people like you that are willing to do extra things for my students. These materials will help keep my students writing away until the end of the year. The pencils are the long-lasting Ticonderogas...but in pretty pastel colors. Just \"write\" for spring!","fullyFundedDate":1775146980411,"projectUrl":"project/pencil-us-in/10176220/","projectTitle":"Pencil Us In!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3873277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489609236961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sowers-kindergarten"},{"teacherId":3873277,"projectId":9956776,"letterContent":"These lap desks are the cherry on top of our math instruction. We have been wanting these for months, and my students have been resourceful in finding other ways to adapt in the absence of these desks. You have made our dreams come true. Students can now be focused, and all students can have access to the same materials throughout the lesson.\r\n Students, both now, and in the future, will benefit from these desks. They love being able to be on the floor and in close proximity to me during the lesson. I have found that this increases engagement and time on task. We are so thankful to have donors like you that support our learning, and enable us to provide experiences that allow our students to think and learn flexibly.","fullyFundedDate":1773445346508,"projectUrl":"project/circling-around-the-math/9956776/","projectTitle":"Circling Around the Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3873277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489609236961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sowers-kindergarten"},{"teacherId":3873277,"projectId":9983261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. It is always a thrill to see the boxes begin to arrive. I am not sure who was more excited, the kids, my assistant, or myself...My assistant quickly set to work mopping the floor during recess on the day I unboxed the goodies. \r\nIt makes a more powerful impact when the students can see the benefit. The children literally got to see a before and after of how nice the floor looked! It's moments like these that promote a sense of ownership and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771638330505,"projectUrl":"project/not-sick-in-2026/9983261/","projectTitle":"Not Sick in 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3873277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489609236961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sowers-kindergarten"},{"teacherId":8567710,"projectId":9551196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating! We are using our resources by having a clean environment. It is allowing our students to work with more confidence knowing that our classroom is clean. It makes everyones mood better! Thank you for donating towards our lysol wipes, lysol spray, and durable paper towels. Our bandaids have come in handy for when students scratch their skin or get paper cuts! We also have taken them on our field trips in case of emergency! We love to use our pre-sharpened pencils to help reduce time with trying to sharpen pencils! This has helped with distractions! When my students make a choice in which pencil pal they want it has allowed them to feel independent and also be reminded every time they look at their pencil of their hard work!","fullyFundedDate":1755702952826,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrow/9551196/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bostic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8567710_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709139594118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567710"},{"teacherId":3873277,"projectId":9611500,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the social-emotional learning of my kindergarten students. The \"Little Spot of...\" books about important emotions and life skills are excellent materials to have on hand for those teachable moments. They are able to make connections with these texts.\r\nFor one student especially, the weighted animal has made a huge difference in her confidence. Students express their needs in different ways...we never know what it might take to help a child reach their goals. For her, having this resource has been a game changer.","fullyFundedDate":1762186415881,"projectUrl":"project/name-that-emotion/9611500/","projectTitle":"Name That Emotion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3873277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489609236961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sowers-kindergarten"},{"teacherId":9571507,"projectId":9623769,"letterContent":"On behalf of our elementary students, teachers, and staff, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of soccer goals. Your kindness has brought excitement, joy, and meaningful opportunities for our students to learn and grow through play.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the soccer goals, our playground and field have become even more active and engaging spaces. During physical education classes, recess, and after-school activities, students are eager to participate, practice skills, and cheer one another on. The goals have helped create structured, safe, and positive play experiences that encourage all students to join in—regardless of skill level.\r\n\r\nThrough soccer, our students are developing important life skills such as teamwork, cooperation, responsibility, and sportsmanship. Teachers have noticed increased confidence, improved social interactions, and a stronger sense of community as students work together toward shared goals. Physical activity also supports focus and learning in the classroom, making your gift impactful both inside and outside of school.\r\n\r\nFor many of our children, school is the primary place where they have access to organized sports equipment. Your support ensures equitable opportunities for physical activity and helps us promote healthy habits at an early age.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' well-being and development. The soccer goals will continue to serve our school for many years, creating positive memories and encouraging lifelong healthy habits.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758636621498,"projectUrl":"project/kick-into-healthy-living-with-soccer-goa/9623769/","projectTitle":"Kick Into Healthy Living with Soccer Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollandsworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571507"},{"teacherId":6728707,"projectId":9574919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project. t is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give, toward \"Boosting Early Learner's Skills As They Explore the Real World!\"! project. With these awesome Scholastic News magazines, I am able to give my students fun, yet educational experiences that they can take with them for a lifetime. The pre-academic skills that are embedded in these Scholastic News Weekly Reader Magazines are what gives our inexperiences, at risk learners the right amount of educational fun all while they learn about the real world around them.\r\n\r\nMy students are thrilled about these magazines. Each week they are so eager for our to get them out and explore together. They ask me almost everyday until it is our day to get them out and enjoy them. They have already learned and experienced so much that they would not have been able to because of these magazines. Seeing them motivated and engaged on a whole new level, through the use of this awesome resource has been exciting and rewarding!","fullyFundedDate":1756055241330,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-early-learners-skills-as-they/9574919/","projectTitle":"Boosting Early Learner's Skills As They Explore the Real World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pittman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6728707_orig.jpg?crop=1830,1830,x151,y626&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613521856499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6728707"},{"teacherId":3873277,"projectId":9711203,"letterContent":"We were so excited receive the materials for this project. We especially enjoyed the book, \"El Perro in A Sombrero\". It was awesome! The children loved seeing the decorations and receiving the token to remember \"Taco Tuesday\" by. \r\nThese materials allowed for a more immersive experience for all learners! I will be able to use the books, instruments and decorations for many years to come. The students really enjoyed getting the change to play the maracas. At this age, the children definitely need hands-on experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1759286338411,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month-in-k/9711203/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3873277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489609236961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sowers-kindergarten"},{"teacherId":9446003,"projectId":9411789,"letterContent":"I hope you enjoy the pictures and can feel the joy Pirate Day brought my students. The excitement began when they entered the classroom and were greeted by their Pirate teacher (me), along with all the decorations. This enthusiasm lasted throughout the school day. There was less \"I miss . . .\" and more smiles/laughs.\r\n\r\nMy little pirates loved dancing like a pirate and listening to some of the read alouds. A few students even tried talking like a pirate. The class couldn't wait to use all the new supplies. They begged me to use the aged paper. My students wrote their names on the front of their aged paper and we drew a pirate ship, through directed drawing. On the back, they drew their own pirate map. The students went home with the pirate hats on and small treasure boxes in their bookbag.\r\n\r\nYou arrgh the best matey for creating such a special day for my little pirates!","fullyFundedDate":1756175240590,"projectUrl":"project/arrgh-you-ready-kids/9411789/","projectTitle":"Arrgh You Ready Kids?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9446003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755726516289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9446003"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3016","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":526,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":40,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.1,"schoolId":3016,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about La Grange Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"La Grange Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/lenoir-county-public-schools/la-grange-elementary-school/3016"}