{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martin Luther King Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10114545,"projectId":9543637,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donations, our classroom was able to feel more comfortable during our school year. \r\n\r\nWe had a rug to use for reading time and while watching movies. Students were able to use the tent as a space to take a \"break\" from others and regulate their emotions. The fidgets helped students to calm and focus (though some also enjoyed them more as toys 😅). The broom also helped to keep our classroom cleaner, and students loved using it (a lot).\r\n\r\nOur items were well-loved all throughout this year. I loved seeing these items put to good use and the students were very happy to have them.","fullyFundedDate":1754764130934,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-comfy-cozy-classroom/9543637/","projectTitle":"A New Comfy, Cozy Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Quinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10114545_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754451873997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10114545"},{"teacherId":9564077,"projectId":10070786,"letterContent":"Several students requested to write their own words to say \"thank you\" for making our Spring Dance event a possibility. I am so grateful for all of the rehearsal time we have before both the indoor and outdoor events, and having more resources to include more students was truly phenomenal. \r\n\r\nPeyton: I opened the first box. The ribbons were shiny and cool and neat. Thank you for the money and stuff.\r\n\r\nTaya: I opened the first box. We got so much more ribbons now. My whole class can dance.\r\n\r\nSincere: I opened the first box. THANK YOU PEPL (people) for our new dens (dance) thig (things).\r\n\r\nKrue: I opened the second box. I didn't know what the prshue (parachute) was. I like it a lot now. Thanks you.\r\n\r\nTariyjaha: I opened the second box. Where did you get money to buy all our new colors? Wow!\r\n\r\nMarino: I opened the second box. Someone shud (should) do nice things for you. You did nice things for us. Please and thank you.\r\n\r\nShiori: I opened the third box. What and OMG! You did a nice thing for me and my class.\r\n\r\nIsmail: I opint (opened) the 3 box. I love all the colors so much. I want to tek (take) them hom (home).","fullyFundedDate":1770309002361,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-the-rainbow-for-our-community/10070786/","projectTitle":"We Are The Rainbow For Our Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Sherrie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9564077_orig.jpg?crop=730,730,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717659960710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/myhandsdo"},{"teacherId":9837755,"projectId":9934104,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation! The classroom organization has had a calming impact on our classroom environment. Previously, I was using table cloths to cover bookcases and it did not look good. Now, things are tucked away in the cabinets and it looks SOOO much better! \r\n\r\n\r\nAlso, I have been able to access materials faster and the materials are much more organized. This takes some stress out of my day. Every little bit adds up to be a huge help!! \r\n\r\nThank you for bringing organization into my classroom that is super small and has very little built in cabinets. It has truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1770927034448,"projectUrl":"project/calming-organization/9934104/","projectTitle":"Calming Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Willetts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9837755"},{"teacherId":4867018,"projectId":10138400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the writing materials. My students who are working on handwriting love tracing in the grooves and seeing how after awhile it disappears for us to be able to use again.\r\n\r\nWe love the bigger whiteboards with a blank side and a lines side. They can do math on one's side and practice writing on the other. It is nice that they are magnetic amd so are the new erasers so we can keep them together. You can never have too many dry erase markers.\r\n\r\nAlso we are now stocked withe pencils and new skinny markers. Thanks again for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1775405521809,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-supplies/10138400/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stiverson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4867018_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507755164193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stiverson"},{"teacherId":9762830,"projectId":9821789,"letterContent":"A LEGO materials in our learning space provides far more than a place to play—it creates a powerful environment for hands-on learning, creativity, and collaboration. When students engage with LEGOs, they are actively developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and engineering skills while exploring ideas through design and construction. This type of open-ended learning encourages curiosity and innovation, helping students connect abstract concepts to real-world experiences.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic benefits, the LEGO materials also supports social and emotional growth. Students work together to share ideas, negotiate solutions, and build projects collaboratively, strengthening communication and teamwork skills. The tactile nature of LEGO building enhances fine motor development and helps students practice persistence, patience, and resilience when faced with challenges.\r\n\r\nWith donor support, the LEGO materials becomes a lasting resource that enriches our learning environment and reaches students of all ages and abilities. Your investment helps foster a space where imagination meets learning, empowering students to explore, create, and grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1766578429898,"projectUrl":"project/building-blocks-of-learning-a-lego-lab/9821789/","projectTitle":"\"Building Blocks of Learning: A LEGO Lab for Young Innovators”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sebens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9762830"},{"teacherId":9837755,"projectId":9871612,"letterContent":"Your generous contributions have had an immediate impact in first grade. The new color printer arrived and was quickly put to use.\r\n \r\nVocabulary for units can be printed in color which brings much more meaning to it.... now they can see pictures of ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia. Choosing a lunch is eased because they are seeing the choices in color. Matching games and room transformations are more magical because of the use of color.\r\n \r\nThe printer also helps the teachers meet the district goal of visualization which is particulary important to thase students whose first language is not English.\r\n \r\nYour donation has brought life and meaning into the classroom. The teachers hear the exclamations of \"Wow! That is what it looks like?\" or \" Now I get it.\"\r\n \r\nThank you again for caring about our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763567022895,"projectUrl":"project/kaleidoscope-of-learning/9871612/","projectTitle":"Kaleidoscope of Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Willetts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9837755"},{"teacherId":4867018,"projectId":9943370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new shelf which helps us keep our papers organized. The students are able to put their things in a slot so that they are organized and do not lose them.\r\n\r\nThe two new fidget games help my students with there reading. One helps with digraphs and 5 syllable types. The other one is specific vocabulary that I will use with my 4th and 5th graders.\r\n\r\nThe chewy and necklace went to a student who is a really tough chewer. This one is stronger and he will not be able to chew through it.","fullyFundedDate":1765751726981,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-and-sensory-needs/9943370/","projectTitle":"Classroom and Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stiverson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4867018_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507755164193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stiverson"},{"teacherId":4867018,"projectId":9973242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the donations getting us they sensory/break time toys. The students have really loved them all. \r\n\r\nThe connectors have really been a big hit and fun to watch what students create. These are used for sensory and reward breaks. \r\nThe new Legos have also added to students break and seeing their creativity blossom. The Legos are also used for rewards and break time. They also give an alternate option for indoor recess.\r\n\r\nThey also really enjoy the new fidget spinners that are transformable. They have not seen that kind before and really love them.","fullyFundedDate":1767324969980,"projectUrl":"project/blocks-and-sensory-toys/9973242/","projectTitle":"Blocks and Sensory Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stiverson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4867018_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507755164193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stiverson"},{"teacherId":9564077,"projectId":9808508,"letterContent":"Especially my nonverbal students find challenges with learning through traditional curriculum resources--thanks to you, they are able to explore their space and bodies with more freedom. It has truly been enjoyable watching their curiosities being sparked by experimenting with sound and space which they had never experienced before the cocoon body socks. The paraprofessionals who visit our room have also seen that students respond in new physical ways during our class times. Thank you so much for your kindness and care in creating this change in our students' experiential knowledge and interactions with movement! Make it a great day and Namasté...","fullyFundedDate":1760727833755,"projectUrl":"project/cocoons-for-our-monarchs/9808508/","projectTitle":"Cocoons for our Monarchs","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Sherrie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9564077_orig.jpg?crop=730,730,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717659960710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/myhandsdo"},{"teacherId":9556401,"projectId":9647324,"letterContent":"The students were full of smiles when they saw the pillow and beanbag chairs in the reading corner. \r\nA unit about fables was just completed. The students loved curling up with a version of Cinderella or Little Red Riding Hood in their new, cozy corner. I could hear them sharing parts of a story or reading to themselves. It was a delight to see their enthusiasm.\r\nEach day there is an opportunity to practice their independent reading skills at the reading center. They take pride in their skills and in the space that you helped create.","fullyFundedDate":1758029082332,"projectUrl":"project/curl-up-and-read/9647324/","projectTitle":"Curl Up and Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9556401"},{"teacherId":9762830,"projectId":9496636,"letterContent":"Your donations for the Teachers Pay Teacher's gift card has afforded me purchasing options that meet my students' learning needs and interests. One example of a purchase is a digital program that I can tailor to create escape \"rooms\" for students to engage in learning in a fun and engaging way. They are so motivated to do the academic work and solve the clues and race to escape! The program allows me to create lessons for all academic subjects. Another purchase is the student lottery digital board. I used this in a variety of ways to support learning and engagement, but also to support the learning community. Students get to add their initials to the board each time they learn a skill or support a peer in their learning. They add their initials and then I pick numbers to get a prize. The students love this opportunity and have increased participation. \r\nThese are just a few purchases and all of them will be used for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758305649572,"projectUrl":"project/give-the-gift-of-engaging-lessons/9496636/","projectTitle":"Give the Gift of Engaging Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sebens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9762830"},{"teacherId":4867018,"projectId":9651044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new wobbly chairs. Now we have have groups of 4-5 students they can each have a wobbly chair to use every time. This helps my students focus while still getting to move a little on their seats. They loved the new chairs.\r\n\r\nThey also love the new pencil sharpener that lets them be able to sharpen their thicker pencils quickly. This sharpener allows my students to use any size pencil and now they have an easy way to sharpen them instead of with a small hand sharpener.\r\n\r\nLastly, thank you for the prek-k and k-1 reading and math file folders. This will make life so much easier. Instead of having to hand make new ones for skills my students are learning they are already made. These will also last longer. Also the students love the new activities and how colorful the file folders are.","fullyFundedDate":1760776576766,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-independent-activit/9651044/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Independent Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stiverson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4867018_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507755164193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stiverson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_28221","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":303,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":55,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":72.0,"schoolId":28221,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Martin Luther King Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Martin Luther King Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/urbana-school-district-116/martin-luther-king-elementary-school/28221"}