{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Malakoff Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9198366,"projectId":10082339,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for investing in the emotional and academic growth of my third-grade students. Your support has transformed our classroom into a vibrant laboratory of empathy where students are learning that compassion is a tangible skill they can practice every day. By blending social-emotional learning with hands-on STEM challenges, you have provided my students with a unique opportunity to understand others' perspectives while actively supporting their peers through shared play and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe impact of the new games and building tools has been immediate and profound. As our students navigate the complexities of the ThinkFun Gravity Maze or work together to balance the Glowblocks Light-Up Tumbling Tower, they are no longer just focused on the technical task at hand. Instead, they are using these moments to recognize signs of frustration and overwhelm in their classmates. The bright, engaging nature of the Glow in a Row game and the strategic thinking required for Rummikub have become perfect avenues for students to practice patience and inclusive communication. It has been truly moving to witness a student recognize when a peer is struggling with a move and offer a supportive hint or a word of encouragement to help them stay regulated and engaged.\r\n\r\nYour gift has empowered these young learners to become \"Empathy Engineers\" who see a need and take action to ensure their friends feel supported. Because of you, my students are developing the kindness and resilience they need to support one another and our entire school community. Thank you for helping us build a more compassionate future. 🙏🫶","fullyFundedDate":1771125591903,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-action-sensory-stem-for-g/10082339/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Action: Sensory STEM for Growing Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9198366_orig.jpg?crop=834,834,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697654499430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9198366"},{"teacherId":5334193,"projectId":10124453,"letterContent":"Happy Día del Niño! Today was extra special in our classroom, and it is all thanks to your incredible generosity. While this holiday is a time to celebrate the joy of childhood, your support allowed us to take it a step further by teaching our students how to share that joy through compassion and empathy.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, our \"Brewing Compassion\" area is officially open! The table covers and balloons turned our classroom into a festive space where students feel inspired to look at the world through someone else's eyes.\r\n\r\nThe \"Compassion Champion\" Spark: Today, students didn't just learn about kindness; they lived it. Seeing their faces light up as they earned their first caps and pins for showing empathy was unforgettable. These tangible symbols have already turned \"being kind\" into a point of pride.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our \"Kindness Kiddos\" and for making this Día del Niño one they will never forget.","fullyFundedDate":1773620677719,"projectUrl":"project/brewing-compassion-one-story-at-a-time/10124453/","projectTitle":"Brewing Compassion One Story at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5334193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773516835641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-v-long"},{"teacherId":9557903,"projectId":10174244,"letterContent":"Excitement filled the air in our classroom the moment the materials for our Mother's Day project arrived. Eyes lit up as soon as my students saw the tiny succulent plants, colorful planters, and bright Mother's Day stickers spread across the table. They knew this was a special project for very special moms. My student's bright smiles were a pleasure to see. I could feel the joy in our classroom. For my students, this is not just another project. It is something meaningful they were going to create with their own hand for someone they love deeply. 🪴💖\r\n\r\nAs they began decorating their planters and placing their plant inside, their focus and care were truly special to watch. Little hands worked so gently, making sure stickers were carefully placed, and each plant was \"just right.\" Happiness filled our classroom, 😊 My students were proud and completely engaged while working on their project. It was a joy to listen to their conversations. Some talked about their moms, while others carefully planned every detail, wanting their gift to be perfect. \r\n\r\nNow our room is holding on to the sweetest secret. 🤫The students can hardly contain their excitement, knowing they've created something beautiful and heartfelt. Thanks to your generosity, they are not just giving a present-they are giving a piece of their heart.💞 I truly can't wait for them to surprise their moms. 💐","fullyFundedDate":1775744026850,"projectUrl":"project/stem-from-the-heart-engineering-gifts-f/10174244/","projectTitle":"STEM from the Heart: Engineering Gifts for Mom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557903_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758589898364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emartinez-sparkles27"},{"teacherId":9278218,"projectId":9985221,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have positively impacted my students learning in many ways. With these materials my students were able to appreciate nature and learn first hand about the life cycle of plants. The coconut soil pellets, pots and seeds provided an opportunity for my students to plant their very own seeds. With spring upon us and with the hopes that these beautiful plants produce flowers before Mother's Day my students plan on surprising their mothers with a beautiful and colorful plant this May. My students were astounded to see the soil pellets expand as they absorbed water. They were also amazed to see how quickly the seeds have sprouted. They enjoy watering their pants and look forward to seeing each day how their plants grow. Thank you so making this memorable experience possible for my students. Thank for all that you do for our future leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1769370251964,"projectUrl":"project/blooming-hearts-and-blooming-minds/9985221/","projectTitle":"Blooming Hearts and Blooming Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez Piton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769571215289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278218"},{"teacherId":10409986,"projectId":10035644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The Epson printer has already made a meaningful difference in my student's learning experience. With easy access to high quality printing, I am now able to provide engaging colorful materials that support different learning styles. From visual aids and interactive worksheets to student projects and classroom displays. the printer has helped bring lessons to life. My students are especially excited to see their work printed and displayed, which has increased their motivation, confidence, and pride in what they create. In addition, the Artograph will be incredible tool for our upcoming projects, particularly for creating posters and visual presentations. This technology will allow student s to enlarge and transfer their ideas onto larger surfaces with greater accuracy and creativity. It will support hands on learning and encourage their artistic expression, and help students collaborate on group projects in a more engaging way. Your support is truly making a lasting impact on my students by enhancing creativity, engagement, and overall learning. Thank you for investing in their success and helping them bring their ideas to life.","fullyFundedDate":1769177545954,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds/10035644/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409986"},{"teacherId":9198366,"projectId":10158074,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity! These Big Nate, Wayside School, and Frankie Sparks sets have turned our library into a hub of joy. My students are having so much fun with the Sprinkles and Unicorn books, which make reading feel easy and exciting for everyone. This project has given our AR points a huge boost as students race to finish these hilarious stories. Your kindness helped my third graders build stamina and confidence as they discovered that reading is truly a wonderful adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1773849163891,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-and-loving-reading/10158074/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages and Loving Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9198366_orig.jpg?crop=834,834,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697654499430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9198366"},{"teacherId":9557903,"projectId":10091520,"letterContent":"Hearts 💕 of happiness were floating in our school today. Your generosity brought our Kindness project to life in the most beautiful way possible. From the moment my students saw the boxes filled with our materials, their eyes lit up with excitement and gratitude. It was as if a simple act of kindness had opened the door to something much bigger. They eagerly explored, shared, and connected, learning not just from the snacks themselves but also from the joy of giving, community, and care for one another. These heartfelt moments created a warm, welcoming environment where every child was valued and supported in critical moments. \r\nAs my students delivered snacks to others in need, they experienced a powerful sense of pride and purpose. They felt the warmth of connection and realized that the smallest gesture can make a big difference. In those moments, they weren't just handing out a much-needed snack; they were spreading compassion, building character, and discovering the true impact of helping others. 🥨 🧃 💖💖","fullyFundedDate":1771631132782,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-every-snack-bag-/10091520/","projectTitle":"\"Kindness in Every Snack Bag\" 💗","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557903_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758589898364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emartinez-sparkles27"},{"teacherId":9557903,"projectId":10143716,"letterContent":"Mrs. Berkeley, you are truly amazing! You are so loved in my classroom. 💖 My students know every time you fund one of our projects. I tell them all the time, \"Mrs. Berkeley funded us!!\" They get so excited, and I think I mentioned this before, they ask, \"Are we writing thank you letters?\" You have made it possible for our bookshelves to be fully stocked with all-new, amazing books. 📚📚 You have made it possible for me to transform our classroom library into a heartwarming place, where students sit on cozy mats, open their books, and travel to faraway places. 🪄 With these new books, my students are not only strengthening their literacy skills, but they are also building confidence as independent readers. 📖\r\nIt is so rewarding for me to see my students pick a book from the shelf, cozy up on the floor, and read because I know that with every turn of the page, their minds awaken- imagining, questioning, and growing beyond the world they know.\r\nThank you so much for your kindness and generosity. You have truly made my classroom into a place where my students want to come in every day to learn. I hope you know how amazing a donor you are. Your support has redefined what learning looks like in my classroom. In my classroom, education is no longer limited by what I lack but expanded by what is possible. 💞","fullyFundedDate":1773848420452,"projectUrl":"project/sprinkling-a-little-reading-magic-in-our/10143716/","projectTitle":"Sprinkling a Little Reading Magic in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557903_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758589898364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emartinez-sparkles27"},{"teacherId":10361425,"projectId":9923980,"letterContent":"Ms. Berkeley,\r\n Thank you, once again for the Teachers Pay Teachers Gift cards you funded for my First Grade class!💖🙏🏻 Your generous donation has helped enhance my students' learning across all subjects within the our curriculum! I, along with my 1st Graders truly appreciate you!! I have purchased science and social studies activities, along with holiday and bulletin board crafts that enhance my students' learning. They are excited to participate daily and find joy as they work cooperatively with this funded project. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!🫶🏻💖🙏🏻\r\nSincerely, Pia M. Garza","fullyFundedDate":1768530340319,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-learning/9923980/","projectTitle":"We Love Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10361425"},{"teacherId":9557903,"projectId":10054973,"letterContent":"Mrs. Berkely, once again, your generosity lights up our classroom with so much love and happiness. 💖 It was an exciting day as my students stepped into the classroom this Friday morning. My students were absolutely beaming with excitement as they used these new materials! Their faces lit up with joy as they colored with fresh crayons and uncapped a bright, shiny marker. 🖍️These new resources sparked so much creativity and curiosity. \r\nYour generosity arrived at the exact right time, mid-year, when students often need a renewed spark. These supplies have made a powerful difference. If there is something that brings joy and happiness, it is opening a new box of sharpened crayons; there is no need to peel off the paper to color. \r\nThe laminator has been a great addition to the classroom. I can laminate my anchor charts, which will make them last longer. Mother's Day is rapidly approaching, and we will be able to laminate our Mother's Day cards. 💖 Because of your continued generosity, my students are now better prepared and jump right into daily lessons. My students definitely feel confident and ready to learn. Because of your donation, my students don't worry about missing materials; our classroom is now filled with everything my students need to learn and grow. ✏️📝\r\nWith heartfelt thanks, \r\nMrs. E. Martinez, 2nd Grade","fullyFundedDate":1771440025357,"projectUrl":"project/the-little-supplies-that-make-big-learni/10054973/","projectTitle":"The Little Supplies That Make Big Learning Happen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557903_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758589898364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emartinez-sparkles27"},{"teacherId":9278745,"projectId":10131025,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! Because of you, my students now have books about kindness and a comfortable library chair that makes reading even more inviting. They especially love taking turns sitting on the chair and reading aloud to their peers. Additionally, the floor lamp creates a warm reading space.\r\nThese resources are helping my students build empathy while creating a cozy space where they love to read and learn. \r\nWe are very thankful for your generosity and truly appreciate the difference you've made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773006570227,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-reading-corner-focused-o/10131025/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Reading Corner Focused on Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278745_orig.png?crop=487,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695656324483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278745"},{"teacherId":9278745,"projectId":10130777,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! Because of you, our students now have books about kindness, comfortable floor cushions, and an organizer to keep our space neat and inviting.\r\nThese resources are helping create a cozy environment where my students can read, relax, and learn the importance of kindness every day. My students like choosing a cozy spot in the classroom on the cushions to read together and discuss ways to show kindness to others.\r\nWe truly appreciate the positive impact you've made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773012749901,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-heart-a-library-of-kindnes/10130777/","projectTitle":"Reading with Heart: A Library of Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278745_orig.png?crop=487,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695656324483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278745"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8393","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":601,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.6,"schoolId":8393,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Malakoff Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Malakoff Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/united-independent-school-district/dr-malakoff-elementary-school/8393"}