{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3020492,"projectId":10163002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom project! With your support, I was able to secure colorful copy paper to use daily.\r\n\r\nCopy paper is an essential item in our classroom because I use this material to create literacy and math centers, make bulletin boards come alive, and send important information home to parents. \r\n\r\nWithout your generosity, I would not be able to provide the necessary classroom materials it takes to keep my classroom running smoothly.\r\n\r\nOnce again, I thank you for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1776347818340,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-copy-paper-to-finish-the-year-s/10163002/","projectTitle":"Colorful Copy Paper to Finish the Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mancini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3020492_orig.jpg?crop=282,282,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750708341465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mancini"},{"teacherId":9223655,"projectId":10246517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your contribution has enabled me to make my \"Meta-moment station\" a more cozy and welcoming area for decompression and self-reflection, reset and fine-tune existing stations and provide flexible seating options that also serve as exercise supports during fitness lessons. \r\n Previously, my \"Meta-Moment Station\" was a hard student chair. Now, that choice is still available plus the option of sitting on a peanut-shaped ball or the donut-shaped balls. The beauty of it all is how easy it is to customize. This year I have K, 3, and 5th for dance and 7th, 8th for Health/Fitness. If the student is taller, they can stack 2-3 donuts so that their hips are level to their knees in a seated position and who would have guessed that the 7-8th graders like bouncing in silence just as much as the younger students - GAME CHANGER!!!\r\n The rest of the inflatable equipment is housed at the \"Mind-Body Station\". Students can use this area as a group to observe classmates when they are presenting a movement study and sit and bounce during the observation. 2-3 students can use it to practice Yoga, Pilates and other stretch activities and use the equipment to bolster their positions, whether it be while in \"criss-cross applesauce\" or \"Triangle pose\". I have also used them for kindergartners to demonstrate colors and feelings poses like green for calm, orange for confident and pink for kind. During a separate session, I was able to bring all of the donuts center floor for a group of 3rd grade bilingual students to sit and copy my cool-down stretches before going back to their homeroom class.\r\n Lastly, the magnetic \"Snake Eggs\" were a hit with a group of 8th grade boys. They were not motivated to work on the group \"secret-handshake\" project. Instead of scolding them for being off-task, I approached them with the manipulative in my hand and the student that struggled with engagement the most last year said \"ooh what's that? and was totally into it. GAME CHANGER!!!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1783207571161,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-with-cushions/10246517/","projectTitle":"Creativity with Cushions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223655_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784995718899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223655"},{"teacherId":8973014,"projectId":10286091,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well! I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude in advance for your support in providing incentives for student growth. Your willingness to invest in our students' development is truly commendable, and I cannot overstate the positive impact it will have on their educational journey.\r\n\r\nWith these incentives, we will be able to motivate and inspire our students to reach their goals and push beyond their limits. Your generosity will not only enhance their learning experience but also encourage them to cultivate a mindset of perseverance and achievement. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for your commitment to fostering their growth. Together, we can empower them to reach their full potential and create a brighter future. I sincerely appreciate your support and am excited to see the changes it will bring to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\n\r\nDieuseul Paul \r\nScience Teacher \r\nLuis Marin School","fullyFundedDate":1788379824004,"projectUrl":"project/encourage-and-inspire-through-incentive/10286091/","projectTitle":"Encourage and Inspire Through Incentive","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8973014_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x291,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686882687085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8973014"},{"teacherId":3121629,"projectId":10238990,"letterContent":"I am so very thankful that you donated to my students, many struggle every day, so this helps them have a better start to their day. Having a snack to boost their energy level so the children do not have to worry about waiting through lunch is going to help so much. They have a way to maintain their workspace cleanliness makes for a happier and healthier classroom. I am super happy and thrilled to get started now that I know we will have the supplies for the students to stay healthy and clean with the cleaning wipes. My students find it helpful to have fidget toys to help them to relax and stay calm to better focus.\r\n\r\nI am so very excited that the kids know that they will have so many snacks that they do not have to worry about being hungry and can focus on their work with fidgets and a full belly.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your support of my classroom and our future generation.","fullyFundedDate":1785703016974,"projectUrl":"project/clean-calm-and-motivated/10238990/","projectTitle":"Clean, Calm, and Motivated!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3121629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630269787540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3121629"},{"teacherId":9224847,"projectId":10440004,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping illuminate the path of discovery for our students. Your support provides the tools needed for young learners to explore the amazing world of light and physical science. Through hands-on investigations, students will observe how light behaves, experiment with scientific equipment, and develop a deeper understanding of the natural world.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sparks curiosity and encourages students to ask questions, think critically, and embrace the excitement of scientific exploration.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1786039098912,"projectUrl":"project/shining-a-light-on-science/10440004/","projectTitle":"Shining a Light on Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9224847_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717113721694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9224847"},{"teacherId":9224847,"projectId":10334575,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, thank you for your generous support of our project, \"A Clean Classroom for Young Scientists\".\r\n\r\nYour contribution helps provide the cleaning and hygiene supplies our classroom needs to stay healthy throughout the school year. With these resources, students can learn in a cleaner, safer environment and participate confidently in classroom activities and science experiments. Many of our students come from families facing economic challenges, so your support has a direct and meaningful impact on their daily school experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' well-being and education. Your kindness truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1785702886581,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-classroom-for-young-scientists/10334575/","projectTitle":"A Clean Classroom for Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9224847_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717113721694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9224847"},{"teacherId":3155285,"projectId":10212177,"letterContent":"The generous donation of computers and headphones has made a meaningful impact on my students by providing them with greater access to technology and individualized learning opportunities. These resources allow students to engage with educational programs, interactive activities, and digital learning tools in a way that supports their individual academic needs and learning styles. The headphones are especially helpful in reducing distractions and allowing students to focus on lessons at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThis donation has also helped increase my students' independence, confidence, and engagement in the classroom. Having reliable technology available gives them opportunities to practice important academic and technology skills while making learning more interactive and accessible. For my students, these computers and headphones are more than classroom materials—they are tools that help remove barriers, build confidence, and create opportunities for success. I am truly grateful for the generosity and support that has made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1780499996383,"projectUrl":"project/plug-into-success/10212177/","projectTitle":"Plug Into Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3155285_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624031420723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3155285"},{"teacherId":10483866,"projectId":10209960,"letterContent":"The art supplies we received through DonorsChoose have had a meaningful impact on my 7th and 8th grade students. Having access to new materials, especially the air dry clay, has given students the opportunity to explore a different form of artistic expression and work with a material many of them had never used before.\r\nStudents were able to move beyond traditional drawing and painting and experience the process of building, shaping, and creating three dimensional artwork with their hands. Working with clay encouraged students to experiment, problem solve, and be patient as they developed their ideas. It was wonderful to see students become excited about creating something they could physically hold and share with others.\r\nThese materials have helped make our art classroom a place where students feel encouraged to take creative risks, try something new, and discover strengths they may not have known they had. The opportunity to explore new materials has made learning more engaging and has allowed my students to express themselves in new and meaningful ways.\r\nThank you for helping provide my students with opportunities that might not otherwise have been possible. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom and has helped our young artists grow in both creativity and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1778250550281,"projectUrl":"project/clay-today-creators-tomorrow/10209960/","projectTitle":"Clay Today, Creators Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klepacki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10483866_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778273911099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10483866"},{"teacherId":2805463,"projectId":10355615,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations! My students were so very excited to receive such a marvelous amount of recess equipment. We used to go outside with one ball, now there is enough to spread it around and play different games. The children were overwhelmed with joy. They had a championship game of soccer and the smiles and excitement was amazing.\r\n\r\nI am so happy for my students and the other classes that come and ask to share our recess equipment. All as I can say is Thank you, thank you, and thank you again. This was such a wonderful event.","fullyFundedDate":1783006108302,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-play-we-need-recess-equipme/10355615/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Play! We Need Recess Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flanagan-Mosher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2805463_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471058149500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/judyflanagan"},{"teacherId":2805463,"projectId":10182713,"letterContent":"I am so very thankful that you donated to my students, they struggle every day, so this helps them have a better start to their day. Having a clean area to work in and a way to maintain their workspace cleanliness makes for a happier and healthier classroom.\r\n\r\nI will be teaching a hygiene lesson on the importance of cleanliness, the supplies you have donated, paper towels, Lysol wipes, hand soap and refills, and tissues for our noses. This is important because at this age, students are coming into their own and do not want to be singled out. As a whole class lesson, this lesson creates a gentler environment for students to understand the importance of a germ-free environment. I am so very excited to get started with this lesson for a clean classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your support of my classroom and our future generation.","fullyFundedDate":1780633102248,"projectUrl":"project/wipes-and-paper-towels-to-keep-us-germ-f/10182713/","projectTitle":"Wipes and Paper Towels to Keep Us Germ Free!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flanagan-Mosher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2805463_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471058149500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/judyflanagan"},{"teacherId":2805463,"projectId":10232412,"letterContent":"I am so very thankful that you donated to our classroom, my students struggle every day, so this helps those students interested in exploring but not sure where to start. Giving students the gift of specimens to look at and investigate to watch students transform into scientists helped make science and investigative writing look exciting and helps boost confidence, it gives those many students that struggle an opportunity to shine. It encourages each student to aim higher.\r\n\r\nThis is an important age because students are coming into their own. They are discovering what they are interested in reading; giving them more choices are optimal. The more they read, the more they will have to choose from. You have just increased the value of exploring in my students. Let's Get Investigating!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your support of my classroom and our Future Scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1785703015999,"projectUrl":"project/stem-studies-for-research-and-exploratio/10232412/","projectTitle":"STEM Studies for Research and Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flanagan-Mosher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2805463_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471058149500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/judyflanagan"},{"teacherId":2805463,"projectId":10389267,"letterContent":"The amazing things that my students will do thanks to your donations. The wonderful supplies we received made it possible for students enjoy projects that they previously would have struggled with because they did not have the supplies available. The crayons, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, and colored pencils that you have funded will enable students' to write stories of higher quality. In addition, students are able to be creative in their writing notebooks and while writing their pen pals.\r\n\r\nMy student's now have the whole class set of crayons, colored pencils and pencil to fill their pencil boxes. Since the crayons and colored pencils have shown up, that is all the children want to do is practice rainbow words and write letters. They are able to share their experiences with each other as well as their pen pals. I am so very excited for my students as they are able to be excited about learning.\r\n\r\nThank you, thank you, thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787712167419,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-supplies-and-more-supplies/10389267/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Supplies, and More Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flanagan-Mosher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2805463_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471058149500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/judyflanagan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56323","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":634,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.1,"schoolId":56323,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/bridgeport-public-schools/luis-munoz-marin-elementary-school/56323"}