{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard Lagow Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3418047,"projectId":10036737,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new music materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were eager to explore the instruments, and our classroom quickly filled with smiles, laughter, and sound. For many of my students, this was their first time having hands-on access to real musical instruments, which made the experience even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the instruments during our daily lessons to explore rhythm, movement, and self-expression. One of my favorite moments was during a small group activity where students worked together to create their own rhythm patterns. They took turns playing, listened to one another, and even began to coordinate their sounds as a group. It was incredible to see them practicing teamwork, patience, and creativity all at once.\r\n\r\nThe materials have also helped students who sometimes struggle to communicate express themselves in new ways. Music has become a positive outlet for energy and emotions, and I have noticed increased engagement, improved focus, and stronger classroom connections since introducing these resources.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to build on these experiences by incorporating music into our literacy and movement activities. Students will create simple songs, connect music to stories we read in class, and continue developing their understanding of rhythm and sound. We are also excited to prepare for small performances where students can showcase what they have learned.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have the opportunity to learn, create, and grow through music in ways that were not possible before. Thank you for bringing joy, creativity, and meaningful learning into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768936626976,"projectUrl":"project/music-movement-and-language-for-my-pre/10036737/","projectTitle":"Music, Movement, and Language for My Pre-K Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gosset","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3418047"},{"teacherId":3418047,"projectId":7363247,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new Cricut machine, their faces immediately lit up with excitement. They were so curious about how it worked and eager to start creating. What started as simple introductions quickly turned into hands-on learning experiences where students were designing, exploring, and bringing their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the Cricut machine to create classroom materials, personalized labels, and fun visual aids that support our daily lessons. One of my favorite moments was watching my students work together to design and decorate items for our classroom. They practiced sharing ideas, taking turns, and problem-solving as they decided on colors, shapes, and designs. It was amazing to see their creativity and confidence grow through the process.\r\n\r\nBeyond crafts, the Cricut has allowed me to create more engaging and visually appealing learning tools that capture my students' attention. Whether it's interactive labels, themed decorations, or hands-on activities, these resources have made our classroom environment more exciting and supportive for all learners.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to use the Cricut machine for even more student-centered projects. Students will help create materials for classroom activities, special events, and even gifts for their families. This will continue to build their creativity, fine motor skills, and sense of pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now have access to a tool that inspires creativity, collaboration, and meaningful learning experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1684559551177,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-for-pre-k/7363247/","projectTitle":"Cricut for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gosset","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3418047"},{"teacherId":6979266,"projectId":10008368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity, because this is my first year teaching pre-kindergarten. My materials were very limited at the beginning of the year. I remember when I first showed my students what you have donated to our classroom, they started screaming and jumping up and down. My students are having more fun learning hands-on because of you. \r\n\r\nOne activity that I loved doing with the dot markers was letting them create their 100 days of school T-shirts. They really enjoyed having the power to write on their shirts for a day and paint the dots forming a big cloud of nothing but different color dots. The shimmery ones were their favorites and made their T-shirts sparkle.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation I now will begin implementing differentiated small group activities. For example, the Ready for Preschool activity books and the Busy Book Montessori books are great for teaching and reviewing with my students doing small groups as well as whole class instruction. I will definitely implement those into my daily routine.","fullyFundedDate":1769177014829,"projectUrl":"project/the-joy-of-reading/10008368/","projectTitle":"The Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tusing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6979266_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776301998769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6979266"},{"teacherId":6979266,"projectId":9966852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity, when I first showed my students what you have donated to our classroom, they started screaming and jumping up and down. My students are having more fun learning hands-on because of you. They especially love using their magnetic doodle boards because they love how their pen writes rainbow colors. Now they can answer questions with a quick drawing and they love it. They loved choosing their favorite color, my girls especially loved the fact that half of them were pink. One activity that I loved was one with dot markers, when we created 100 days of school shirts. They really enjoyed having the power to write on their shirts for a day and paint the dots forming a big cloud of nothing but different color dots. \r\n\r\nThe next steps I will be taking with my class is to count using the dot markers. I plan to use them more during math class, for students to make connections between numbers, like which number is bigger, which one has more and to show me what different quantities look like.","fullyFundedDate":1766252038167,"projectUrl":"project/creating-little-artists/9966852/","projectTitle":"Creating Little Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tusing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6979266_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776301998769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6979266"},{"teacherId":6979266,"projectId":10002582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity, I remember when I first showed my students what you donated to our classroom, they started screaming and jumping up and down. My students are having more fun learning with hands-on activities because of you. They especially love using their magnetic doodle boards because they love how their pen writes rainbow colors. I was so proud to see that they are able to write their letters and numbers and feel proud of their work. My students were excited to see the new materials from the very beginning. One activity that I loved was one with dot markers, when we created 100 days of school shirts. They really enjoyed having the power to write on their shirts for a day and paint the dots forming a big cloud of nothing but different color dots. \r\n\r\nThe next steps I will be taking with my class is to count using the dot markers. I plan to use them more during math class, for students to make connections between numbers, like which number is bigger, which one has more and to show me what different quantities look like.","fullyFundedDate":1769180444878,"projectUrl":"project/the-joy-of-learning/10002582/","projectTitle":"The Joy of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tusing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6979266_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776301998769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6979266"},{"teacherId":6979266,"projectId":9762040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation, my students have been more engaged in the classroom because of the materials you donate. They especially love using their magnetic doodle boards because they love how their pen writes rainbow colors. Now they can answer questions with a quick drawing and they love it. I was so proud to see that they are able to write their letters and numbers and feel proud of their work. My students were excited to see the new materials from the very beginning. \r\n\r\nNext week my student will be working on writing, attempting to spell their name using their letter sounds and I will begin using these boards and magnetic boards when practicing beginning sounds. I can't wait to see what letter my students are able to form correctly and what alphabet sounds they are able to easily recognize.","fullyFundedDate":1766093278069,"projectUrl":"project/have-fun-learning/9762040/","projectTitle":"Have Fun Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tusing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6979266_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776301998769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6979266"},{"teacherId":6247892,"projectId":9132256,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful for your kindness and generosity. Our classroom has been impacted in such a great way that we will never take for granted! \r\nOur chair pockets have been used in many ways. We have used them to hold our books for quick reference, and have learned how to save precious time since they are close by with no trouble passing them out. \r\nWhenever a student is finished with their work early, these hold materials for them that are easy to grab and work on to not disturb others who are still working. They hold extra handwriting pages, dry erase boards and markers, and so much more! Thank you so much Optimum!","fullyFundedDate":1744033002686,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-chair-pockets/9132256/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Chair Pockets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dassow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6247892_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1549394774441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleymytton"},{"teacherId":7657644,"projectId":9262690,"letterContent":"Once we received the folding tables, we placed them in the Outdoor Classroom we are preparing for our students. Since the first graders were going to do an experiment on changes in matter, we took them there. We placed the materials on the tables and the children's journals too, so they could write comfortably. The students participated and enjoyed the activity very much because the Outdoor Classroom was organized properly.\r\n\r\nThe next day, the Prekindergarten teacher also conducted a successful activity with her students, which she was able to do thanks to your generous contribution. Other teachers have already expressed interest in teaching their lessons in the Outdoor Classroom because they want their students to have a variety of educational experiences in pleasant environments prepared with them in mind.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for helping us prepare our Outdoor Classroom that our students can now begin to enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1746787012816,"projectUrl":"project/an-outdoor-classroom-the-connection-bet/9262690/","projectTitle":"An Outdoor Classroom: the Connection Between Academics and Nature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7657644"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16903","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":436,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"schoolId":16903,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Richard Lagow Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Richard Lagow Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/dallas-independent-school-district/richard-lagow-elementary-school/16903"}