{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lancaster Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9210579,"projectId":9649133,"letterContent":"As I've mentioned, thank you doesn't even begin to describe the gratitude that I and the students feel for your donations. The items you have helped purchase have impacted over 75 students ranging from ages 4-14. This morning a 2nd grader was in my office and commented, \"Ms. Paige, you really have everything a kid could need in here. Do big kids come use this stuff too? I bet it really helps so kids feel confident and not embarrassed to go to class\". I took a minute, because that's exactly the goal. To help students feel good, have their basic needs met and feel confident going into a day of learning with their peers. \r\n\r\nWe recently had a new 6th grader start at our school who needed some things on her first day. Right away the teacher assistant called me on the walkie talkie to see if she could bring the student down. She mentioned when she came in, \"you're the fist person I thought of when I saw what she needed. I said, 'oh, we need to see Ms. Paige, she's got everything you need' \". These are the small but big moments that add up and students remember. Knowing that as a community we wrap around them and make sure they are good to go.\r\n\r\nOn average, I would say there is about 15 students who come in every day, I mean every day, to use the items you've helped provide. It provides them not only with the physical care, but a moment to check in, to feel seen and to gather themselves before heading to class. Your donations have helped students regulate before going to class, shake off whatever they may have experienced that morning or the night before, feel confident and prepared for the day, and that means more than I can ever describe in words. \r\n\r\nThe way their faces are surprised but excited when they learn that these items were donated from people who have never met them, heard of them or will ever see them is priceless. It provides a talking point about empathy, looking out for one another, genuine care and altruism. So thank you, for everything you have helped provide for these students!","fullyFundedDate":1766525791153,"projectUrl":"project/social-worker-staples/9649133/","projectTitle":"Social Worker Staples","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210579_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y487&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692655162060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210579"},{"teacherId":9431809,"projectId":9041677,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your help. Your donations help my school continue our program that recognizes scholars for wearing uniform and acting as our Lancaster Knights should. The students loved all the prizes and snacks they earned from the program. More and more students are beginning to catch on to the uniform policy with the help of this rewards programso the precentage of the scholars that dont wear uniforms has decrease tremendously. Because more of our scholars are wearing their uniforms, teachers are able to teach without being interupted by kids possibly picking on other kids because of their wardrope, students are focused on acting accordingly and making the Knight way the right way.","fullyFundedDate":1739455211424,"projectUrl":"project/honor-our-scholars/9041677/","projectTitle":"Honor Our Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431809_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705921357901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9431809"},{"teacherId":10031413,"projectId":9342818,"letterContent":"What a wonderful way to start the school year! I am grateful for this wonderful gift. My student were very surprised and happy about the items! The excitement on their faces as they explore their new materials reminds me how powerful generosity can be. You've not only provided supplies — you've given my students opportunities to learn, create, and feel proud of their work. Thank you for all your donations and helping make my projects for my class a success. We really appreciate all your support. The children will have fun and learn all in one.","fullyFundedDate":1749518085338,"projectUrl":"project/were-only-just-beginning/9342818/","projectTitle":"Were Only Just Beginning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10031413_orig.jpg?crop=575,575,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749743727321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10031413"},{"teacherId":9927223,"projectId":9146541,"letterContent":"Dear Partners and Supporters,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and staff, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and support. Providing snacks during testing made a meaningful difference in our school community. With their basic needs met, students were able to concentrate, stay focused, and approach testing with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nWe are proud to share that most students' reading scores improved by at least 1%. More importantly, students felt encouraged, motivated, and inspired to believe in their ability to do great things. Your kindness helped create an environment where our students could thrive academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the success of our students. Your partnership is truly making a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1746842549599,"projectUrl":"project/munch-master-the-test/9146541/","projectTitle":"Munch & Master the Test!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9927223"},{"teacherId":9017879,"projectId":9152747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our hygiene cart project! The students were amazed and grateful when they first saw the new supplies. Many of them said things like, \"This is really for us?\" and you could see the relief and appreciation on their faces.\r\nAlready, the cart has become an important resource in our classroom. Students know they can access pads, deodorant, or wipes whenever they need them, which helps them feel more comfortable and confident throughout the school day. One moment that stood out was when a student quietly took what they needed and later shared, \"Now I don't have to worry in class.\" That simple access made a big difference in their ability to focus and participate.\r\nOur next step is to continue normalizing conversations around self care and personal responsibility. We are encouraging students to take what they need without stigma, and we're tying this into lessons about health, respect, and responsibility. The cart is helping create a supportive environment where students feel cared for, which impacts not just hygiene but also self esteem and readiness to learn.\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity truly meets a real need and helps our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746588783154,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-ready-to-go/9152747/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Ready to Go","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turpin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9017879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704807873940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9017879"},{"teacherId":8668941,"projectId":9042266,"letterContent":"Winter hit us with a vengeance this year. Many of our scholars were sick but still attending school. Therefore we went through a lot of tissues and disinfectant spray.\r\nWe did all we could to try and keep the kids as healthy as possible. Every night was spent wiping down desks, chairs and doors. Needless to stay we still has sick kids. There were many accidents so we also spent time washing their clothes and coats. \r\n\r\n Helping them to get healthy and stay healthy was one of our goals. Being healthy they were able to progress in their studies. Being healthier we were able to go out and get some fresh air and exercise. This went a long way to help our scholars clear their mind and succeed. Now we're healthy as a polar bear.","fullyFundedDate":1739217385483,"projectUrl":"project/being-as-healthy-as-a-cold-polar-bear-in/9042266/","projectTitle":"Being as Healthy as a Cold Polar Bear in Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor-Tidwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8668941"},{"teacherId":8668941,"projectId":8797214,"letterContent":"With winter being extremely cold this year. It was great having board games to keep them occupied while being sequestered inside. Their favorite games seemed to be Twister. Because of you recess is a great success.\r\n \r\n Being able to supply our scholars with the supplies they need have made a great impact on them being able to succeed. They are given what they need to be able to get their homework done, without worrying a bout weather they will have pencils and paper or not. We're also able to make sure they have clean uniforms everyday by offering their parents to send them to school to be washed.\r\n\r\n We appreciate all you have done to make these things possible. You have helped to make our winter more manageable. Without your help we would have been inside going stir crazy. So again thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1733438465371,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-scholars-engaged/8797214/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Scholars Engaged","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor-Tidwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8668941"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37787","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":331,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":85,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":37787,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lancaster Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lancaster Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/lancaster-elementary-school/37787"}