{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martin Luther King Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10107496,"projectId":9813508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations . My students have been over joyed by the donations . They are so happy and thankful for the opportunity to be more organized and comfortable in their learning space . \r\n\r\nMy scholars are excited to learn and overly excited to keep the areas clean. They have really jumped into action when it comes to the items that have been donated.\r\n\r\nMy scholars have expressed that our classroom is more enjoyable because they are able to access and use headphones that they can hear out of. They also are able to be more focused.","fullyFundedDate":1766091721514,"projectUrl":"project/clean-calm-and-connected/9813508/","projectTitle":"Clean, Calm, and Connected","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pickett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10107496_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767849487159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10107496"},{"teacherId":7951748,"projectId":9761741,"letterContent":"Getting cheer bags and cheer bows is an essential part of building a successful, organized, and unified cheerleading program. These items go beyond simple accessories; they represent team identity, preparedness, and school spirit. Whether for a youth squad, middle school team, high school program, or competitive cheer organization, cheer bags and cheer bows play a vital role in supporting both performance and team morale. Cheer bags are a practical necessity for cheerleaders. Cheerleading requires athletes to bring a variety of items to practices, games, competitions, and events. Uniforms, practice clothes, shoes, water bottles, hair supplies, makeup, and safety items such as braces or athletic tape all need to be stored and transported efficiently. A designated cheer bag helps athletes stay organized and ensures they have everything they need when representing their team. When every cheerleader has a similar or matching bag, it also promotes consistency and professionalism. Teams appear more cohesive when arriving at events with uniform gear, which leaves a positive impression on spectators, judges, and opposing teams.In addition to functionality, cheer bags often serve as a symbol of belonging. Receiving a cheer bag can be an exciting moment for athletes, especially for new team members. It signifies inclusion and commitment to the program. Personalized bags, featuring the school name, team logo, or athlete's name, can increase pride and responsibility. When cheerleaders feel valued and equipped, they are more likely to take care of their equipment and take their role on the team seriously. Cheer bows are equally important and hold significant meaning within cheer culture. Cheer bows are not just decorative hair accessories; they are a defining element of a cheerleader's uniform. A properly chosen cheer bow complements the team's colors, branding, and overall appearance. Uniformity in bows ensures that the team looks polished and synchronized during performances. When athletes stunt, jump, or dance, matching bows enhance visual appeal and contribute to a clean, professional presentation. Beyond aesthetics, cheer bows help reinforce discipline and attention to detail. Cheerleading is a sport that values precision, timing, and presentation. Wearing the correct bow teaches athletes the importance of following standards and representing their team appropriately. For many cheerleaders, putting on their bow becomes part of their mental preparation, signaling that it is time to perform and give their best effort.When planning to get cheer bags and cheer bows, programs must consider factors such as cost, durability, and accessibility. Budgeting is often a concern, especially for school-based teams. Fundraisers, sponsorships, or booster club support can help offset expenses and ensure that all athletes receive the necessary items regardless of financial background. Choosing high-quality materials is also important, as cheer bags and bows are used frequently and should withstand regular wear and tear throughout the season.In conclusion, getting cheer bags and cheer bows is a meaningful investment in a cheerleading program. These items support organization, unity, professionalism, and team pride. More than accessories, they contribute to the overall experience of being a cheerleader and help athletes feel prepared, confident, and connected to their team. By thoughtfully selecting and providing cheer bags and bows, programs can enhance both performance and school spirit while fostering a strong sense of belonging among their cheerleaders.","fullyFundedDate":1766084605321,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-cheer/9761741/","projectTitle":"Bring the Cheer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7951748_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631840419763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7951748"},{"teacherId":7951748,"projectId":9917084,"letterContent":"Having this speaker in class just in a few days has been so impactful to my learning environment. We use music for brain breaks as well as to sing sight words. I am now able to pull up kid appropriate karaoke songs. Karaoke has allowed us to have some fun as well as read lyrics. I am not sure if my students even realize I am using karaoke as a learning tactic! I can now take the speaker to recess just to have even more fun to get some of their energy out. I am so thankful for your generous donation to my classroom to make my learning environment even more engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1766087122373,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me/9917084/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7951748_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631840419763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7951748"},{"teacherId":2820861,"projectId":9748374,"letterContent":"The \"wow\" from our students when they first saw the new materials was truly unforgettable. Their excitement was immediate. They could not wait to explore the puzzles and magnetic tiles in our Wonder Nook. It has been so wonderful to see them naturally gravitate towards teamwork, whether spreading out on the floor tackling a large puzzle together or sitting at tables collaborating on animal and letter sets. One of my favorite moments so far has been watching students use the magnetic letter tiles to proudly spell out their names and practice new words, turning a building activity into a hands-on literacy lesson. \r\n\r\nThese resources have breathed new life into our creative space, and we are already looking toward our next steps. As we move further into our current lessons, we plan to use the math, color, and letter puzzles to help our youngest learners master sorting and pattern recognition. For our older students, we plan to introduce checkers sets to help them develop strategic thinking and social-emotional skills like sportsmanship and patience. Your generosity has turned our Wonder Nook into a place where play and foundational learning go hand-in-hand every day. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758808241720,"projectUrl":"project/puzzle-pieces-and-production-dreams/9748374/","projectTitle":"Puzzle Pieces and Production Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeBerry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2820861_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473385003740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tamiadeberry"},{"teacherId":10107496,"projectId":9785607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the new carpet and carpet cleaner. My scholars were so excited to have a clean and cozy area for learning and reading books. Their excitement really filled my bucket. Knowing that there are great people in the world who care about the future.\r\n\r\nMy scholars love reading stories and completing work on their new carpet. They love taking care of their new carpet. They want to ensure that the carpet and their classroom stays tidy. Thank you so much for choosing to donate to our classroom. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1760693608813,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-and-cozy-spot-for-learning-toget/9785607/","projectTitle":"A Clean and Cozy Spot for Learning Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pickett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10107496_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767849487159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10107496"},{"teacherId":43017,"projectId":9297295,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Confidence Corner has come to life—and it's already making a difference in our school community! When the supplies arrived, our student leaders couldn't wait to open the boxes and start organizing. They carefully unpacked brushes, combs, bonnets, and barrettes, talking about how each item would help another student feel confident and cared for. One student said, \"Now nobody has to feel embarrassed if their hair isn't done—we've got them!\"\r\n\r\nThis project has become so much more than we imagined. It's teaching leadership, empathy, and service in a powerful, hands-on way. Our next step is to expand the Confidence Corner by including hygiene and self-care kits for students who may need them over the weekends or holidays. Because of you, our students have learned that small acts of kindness can have a big impact—and they're determined to keep serving others with pride and purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1747938463161,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-corner-students-promoting-we/9297295/","projectTitle":"Confidence Corner: Students Promoting Wellness Through Hair Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp43017_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568770336632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nljackson"},{"teacherId":8117304,"projectId":9273048,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible resources your support has helped provide for my classroom. The materials we've received have made such a positive difference—not only for me as an educator but, more importantly, for my students.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on activities have been especially effective in keeping my students engaged and curious. These types of interactive learning tools allow each child to explore concepts at their own pace and in a way that makes sense to them. The additional materials, whether used for enrichment or support, have truly contributed to each student's academic growth and personal development.\r\n\r\nI've really enjoyed incorporating these resources into our daily routines. Whether it's something brand new or a well-loved item we've used before, my students light up with excitement. Their enthusiasm for learning is contagious, and I love seeing how even small changes in our classroom environment can inspire big moments of joy and discovery.\r\n\r\nRight now, my main goal is to keep every student alert, engaged, and steadily progressing in their learning journey each and every day. With the help of the resources you've provided, I feel more equipped than ever to support them in reaching their full potential.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785233625,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-wishlist/9273048/","projectTitle":"Classroom Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Archer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8117304_orig.jpg?crop=1773,1773,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634697639330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8117304"},{"teacherId":9604971,"projectId":9263514,"letterContent":"This has brought a huge impact in my 25-26 school year. My students have been organized with keeping their books and textbooks in their desk while using the chair pockets to store their belongings and utensils. Helping keep our classroom place from being cluttered with stuff around the classroom. With the help of this donation helped students realize what it is to be organized and responsible.\r\nMy students were happy about the chair pockets to be able to use them with their items and when seat changing they are able to just grab their chair pockets instead of the whole desk. Also, the colors bring out the brightness in our room.","fullyFundedDate":1746785378844,"projectUrl":"project/pockets-full-of-learning/9263514/","projectTitle":"Pockets Full of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9604971_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x218,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722371403931","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9604971"},{"teacherId":43017,"projectId":9512817,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Brains Need Snacks Too project! My students and I are so excited knowing that snacks are on their way to our classroom. We often talk about how our brains need fuel just like our bodies, and your generosity will make it possible for students to stay energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen I told my students that this project was funded, their faces lit up. They immediately started sharing how snacks would help them in class. One said it would keep them from being \"so sleepy during math,\" and another said it would help them \"pay attention better in reading.\" Just the thought of having these resources has already motivated them and shown them that others care about their learning.\r\n\r\nWe can't wait to put these snacks to use once they arrive! They'll be especially helpful during small group instruction and those long stretches of reading and math when a little boost makes all the difference. Thank you again for believing in my students and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1755565400950,"projectUrl":"project/brains-need-snacks-too/9512817/","projectTitle":"Brains Need Snacks Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp43017_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568770336632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nljackson"},{"teacherId":7951748,"projectId":9275044,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our donors, our classroom has been brightened and energized with new printer ink, chalk markers, and even some sweet candy rewards. The printer ink has allowed me to create colorful, engaging learning materials everything from reading comprehension games to math practice sheet right in our classroom, making lessons more interactive and visually appealing. The chalk markers have transformed our whiteboard and classroom displays into vibrant teaching tools that capture students' attention and keep them excited to participate.\r\n\r\nThe candy has become a simple but powerful motivator, encouraging positive behavior and celebrating hard earned achievements. One of my quieter students, who often hesitated to share answers, has started participating more eagerly, especially when she knows a fun chalkboard activity or a sweet reward might follow. These supplies may seem small, but they've brought big smiles, more engagement, and a boost of creativity to our learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1746785236717,"projectUrl":"project/a-few-necessities/9275044/","projectTitle":"A Few Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7951748_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631840419763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7951748"},{"teacherId":7951748,"projectId":9275015,"letterContent":"The addition of new headphones has significantly improved learning experiences in my 2nd grade classroom. Students are now able to engage in individualized digital lessons without distractions from surrounding noise. This has increased focus during reading and math programs, leading to more productive independent work time. The headphones also support diverse learning needs students who require audio accommodations can clearly hear instructions, while those practicing fluency or language skills can do so without disturbing peers. Overall, the new headphones have created a calmer, more efficient learning environment and have helped students take greater ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746698847041,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me/9275015/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7951748_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631840419763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7951748"},{"teacherId":43017,"projectId":9037986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fueling our young minds—literally! Because of your generous support, our snack station is officially up and running, and it's made such a big difference in our classroom. Whether it's a quick granola bar before a test or some crackers during an afternoon slump, these snacks are helping my students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. When the snacks first arrived, my students were so excited. Their eyes lit up, and there were lots of \"Whoa!\" and \"Are these really for us?\" moments. For many of them, this was more than just a snack, it was a reminder that people out there care about them and believe in their success. We used this momentum to power through some big learning goals. Thank you again for your kindness and for being a part of our classroom journey. It means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1742823876688,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-snacks-for-successf/9037986/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds: Snacks for Successful Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N. 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