{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"La Grange Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9446003,"projectId":10023549,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous funding of our classroom cleaning supplies grant. Your support has made a meaningful difference in creating a clean, healthy, and welcoming learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, we have been able to purchase essential cleaning supplies that help maintain classroom hygiene and support student well-being. These resources allow us to keep frequently used surfaces sanitized, promote healthy habits, and provide students with a space where they can focus on learning with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes beyond supplies—it demonstrates a commitment to the health, safety, and success of our students. We greatly appreciate your generosity and the positive impact it has on our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for helping us provide the best possible learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1774036425917,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-new-year/10023549/","projectTitle":"Fresh New Year","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"},{"teacherId":9446003,"projectId":10161633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous funding to purchase diverse holiday books for our students. Your support has made it possible for us to add meaningful stories to our collection that celebrate the many traditions, cultures, and holidays that make our community unique.\r\n\r\nThese books will do more than fill our shelves—they will help children see themselves reflected in the stories they read while opening windows into the lives and experiences of others. Through these books, our students will have opportunities to learn about different celebrations, develop a greater appreciation for diversity, and build connections through shared reading experiences.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to enjoy these read alouds and include them in our lessons. We know they will spark curiosity, conversation, and joy throughout the year. The impact of your generosity will be felt not only by our students, but also by their families and the broader community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of books to bring people together and for helping us create a collection that honors and celebrates the rich diversity of holiday traditions around the world. We are truly grateful for your partnership and support.","fullyFundedDate":1778505055083,"projectUrl":"project/happy-all-idays/10161633/","projectTitle":"Happy All-idays","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"},{"teacherId":9446003,"projectId":10034498,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution! Our students were so excited for all of the graduation items. We used the graduation hats during our graduation celebration and the students were so proud to wear them, they wore them all afternoon. All their eyes lit up when they received their bags full of goodies to take home. They couldn't contain their excitement.\r\n\r\nStudents took pictures in their caps and gowns, which were placed in the picture frames. It was a wonderful keepsake to commemorate their Kindergarten graduation. This was the same for the bracelets. One student came to school the next day wearing theirs.\r\n\r\nWe spent the week of graduation enjoying the books at the end of the day. They will be treasured every year with each class.","fullyFundedDate":1772139584767,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-here-i-come-2026/10034498/","projectTitle":"First Grade, Here I Come! 2026","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"},{"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"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"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"}