{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2993811,"projectId":9506057,"letterContent":"The impact on all were very personal, warm and appreciated. Not only did the scholars in our school appreciate the donation so they could create these compassion kits but the recipients were overflowing with gratitude. \r\n\r\nOnce all of our supplies were delivered, our scholars got right to work creating the kits. They choose to work in an assembly line system (their collaborative decision) so that all could be involved and take part. This real world experience is one I don't think they will ever forget and will follow them throughout their lives. The next step they decided was to create the list of families that would receive the kits. Most of them already knew of scholars whose families were in need, those were the first to be added. However, they also decided to include our school social worker in the decision process, which completed our list.\r\n\r\nWhen delivery day came, they were all so excited to hand out the compassion kits! I'm sure you can imagine it was an emotional day that even brought happy tears. Sometimes all we need is to know someone cares. That day we had many scholars feel the warmth thanks to your generous donation. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1755731597010,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-kits-for-students-and-familie/9506057/","projectTitle":"Compassion Kits for Students and Families – A Student-Led Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dushnick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2993811_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538925475311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2993811"},{"teacherId":5876867,"projectId":10714673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Healthy Minds Learn Better. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to blankets, hats, gloves, snacks, fidgets, and essential classroom supplies, and a Carbon monoxide reader, that have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. When the materials arrived, my students were filled with excitement and gratitude. Many immediately commented on how cozy the blankets were, while others eagerly explored the fidgets and classroom supplies. One particularly heartwarming moment occurred during independent reading time when several students wrapped themselves in their blankets and settled in comfortably with a book. The calm, focused atmosphere that followed showed just how important it is for students to feel safe, comfortable, and cared for at school.\r\n\r\nThese resources have become an important part of our classroom routine. The snacks help students stay focused and energized throughout the day, while the fidgets provide appropriate sensory support that helps many students regulate their attention during lessons. The hats and gloves have also been invaluable as the weather has become colder, ensuring that students can stay warm and comfortable both at school and on their way home. Thanks to your support, students are spending more time engaged in learning and less time worrying about unmet basic needs.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our class will continue building literacy, math, and social-emotional learning skills through collaborative projects and small-group instruction. With these new resources in place, students are better prepared to participate fully in classroom activities and take on new learning challenges with confidence. Your generosity has provided much more than supplies; it has given my students comfort, security, and the opportunity to thrive. Thank you for investing in their success and for making a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1791078840437,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-minds-learn-better/10714673/","projectTitle":"Healthy Minds Learn Better","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5876867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720494914470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maegan-ruiz"},{"teacherId":4324366,"projectId":10712791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping us make sure our students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn! Your kindness will make a difference for children throughout our elementary school by helping provide some of the basic necessities that every child deserves.\r\n\r\nAs the colder months approach, having access to warm hats, gloves, and socks can make a world of difference for a child. Nutritious snacks will help ensure that students who arrive hungry or need a little extra nourishment throughout the day have something to keep them fueled and focused. Personal care and hygiene items will also help students feel comfortable, confident, and cared for while at school. While these items may seem like small things, their impact can be enormous. Sometimes, having a warm pair of gloves, a snack when you're hungry, or the personal care items you need is what allows a child to put aside other worries and focus on being a kid, making friends, and learning. Most importantly, your support helps us send a message to our students that goes beyond the items themselves: \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your willingness to invest in our school community and help us create an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and cared for. Thank you for reminding our students that their school is not just a place to learn, but a place where they belong. Thank you for helping us take care of the whole child, one small act of kindness at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1792591938410,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-full-bellies-supporting/10712791/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care & Full Bellies: Supporting Our Students’ Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Biancamano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4324366_orig.jpg?crop=1077,1077,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763056899479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4324366"},{"teacherId":4324366,"projectId":10435839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping us create a speech and learning environment where every student feels safe, supported, and celebrated! Your contribution will make a meaningful difference in our students' daily experiences, both in the speech room and in our Life Skills classroom.\r\n\r\nThe calming sensory tools will help students recognize their emotions, manage sensory needs, and develop important self-regulation skills. Having a designated calm-down space will give students a welcoming place to take a break, regroup, and return to learning when they are ready. These are valuable skills that extend far beyond the classroom! Your support will also help us keep our learning spaces clean, organized, and engaging while creating durable visual supports and communication materials tailored to our students' individual needs. And, of course, the little rewards will go a long way in celebrating hard work, encouraging participation, and motivating our students as they work toward their communication goals.\r\n\r\nEvery item in this project serves a purpose, but the greatest impact is what these resources will help us give our students: opportunities to feel understood, build independence, communicate with confidence, and experience success.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful that you believe in our students and recognize the importance of meeting their individual needs. Thank you for helping make our classrooms places where every student can feel comfortable, capable, and proud of how far they have come!","fullyFundedDate":1789614035512,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-a-calm-supportive-space/10435839/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create a Calm, Supportive Space for Communication!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Biancamano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4324366_orig.jpg?crop=1077,1077,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763056899479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4324366"},{"teacherId":4324366,"projectId":10265621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and investing in our students' literacy journey! Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the way our students learn, practice, and grow as readers.\r\n\r\nFor our hardworking and resilient learners, having access to hands-on, multisensory materials makes all the difference. The supplies from this project will allow us to create engaging, organized OG learning activities that help students build foundational reading skills, strengthen their understanding of phonics, and develop confidence as independent learners. From using simple manipulatives to build and manipulate words to having their own organized materials readily available, these resources will help make every instructional moment more purposeful and productive. The organizational supplies will also allow us to spend less time preparing and searching for materials and more time doing what matters most: teaching, learning, and celebrating student growth!\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support sends a powerful message to our students that they are worth investing in and that their potential is limitless. We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping us create a learning environment where every student has the tools and opportunity to become a successful reader.","fullyFundedDate":1787596881928,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-through-hands-on-learn/10265621/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Through Hands-On Learning for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Biancamano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4324366_orig.jpg?crop=1077,1077,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763056899479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4324366"},{"teacherId":549161,"projectId":10623861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom needs closet possible. Your generosity is giving my students a welcoming place to find essentials like deodorant, toothbrushes, and snacks when they need them.\r\n\r\nMany families in our district are facing challenges, and about 90% of our students receive free lunch. My students are hardworking, eager to learn, and excited to come to school. They deserve to feel cared for and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nAs children grow and their bodies change, it can feel embarrassing to ask for basic hygiene items or a snack. Having these supplies nearby means students can get what they need with less worry and more privacy. It helps make our classroom a safe, kind, responsible, and respectful place where everyone can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nI cannot control every challenge my students may face at home, but I can help make school meaningful and supportive. Your kindness will remind our class that others care about them and want them to succeed. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1790950998145,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs-for-my-scholars/10623861/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs for my Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp549161_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605620290213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/king3class"},{"teacherId":549161,"projectId":10690767,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping bring *The Junior Science Literacy Buddies* to life. Your generosity gives my students the materials and opportunity to share their love of learning with younger readers.\r\n\r\nAt eight and nine years old, my students love diving into nonfiction books to discover how the world works—and they are eager to share what they learn with others. Through this student-led service project, our third graders will lead peer-literacy circles for K–1 students during school-wide reading periods and library times. As reading mentors, they'll read nonfiction life cycle books aloud, help younger students explore diagrams, captions, and glossaries, and use hands-on models to make science words like *metamorphosis* and *pollination* easier to understand.\r\n\r\nThis project will reach the entire K–1 school community—more than 200 younger students. These cross-grade connections will help early readers strengthen their nonfiction comprehension, grow their academic vocabulary, and discover the joy of reading together.\r\n\r\nYour donated materials will help my third graders lead with confidence. Nonfiction science texts will give them engaging read-alouds and examples to use as they teach text features and glossary skills. Life cycle models and sequencing cards will help them explain new vocabulary and guide lively, hands-on discussions. Paper and pencils will let students write about their experiences and reflect on what they learn as mentors.\r\n\r\nThe impact will reach beyond the younger students they serve. Planning and leading these circles will help my third graders build confidence, strengthen their reading and writing skills, and take real ownership of their learning. I know they will feel proud to see their knowledge make a difference—and to grow into leaders who inspire a love of reading in others.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting a project that brings learning, leadership, and community together. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1792674632236,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-big-discoveries-unlo/10690767/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists, Big Discoveries: Unlocking Life Cycles & Non-Fiction!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp549161_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605620290213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/king3class"},{"teacherId":1520398,"projectId":10748392,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class, we want to thank you for your generous donation of personal hygiene products for our community service project.\r\nYour contribution of hygiene supplies makes a direct, practical difference for individuals in our neighborhood. Our 4th graders are using this project as a meaningful way to give back to our school community and learn the value of helping others. These items will be distributed at our upcoming school functions to students who need them most.\r\n\r\nThank you for partnering with us and showing our students what community support looks like in action.","fullyFundedDate":1793022155210,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-school-community-promote-empath/10748392/","projectTitle":"Help our School Community Promote Empathy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeLuca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1520398_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727355377868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1520398"},{"teacherId":6262557,"projectId":10580743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us level up our art room this year with these essentials! The carpet provides students flexible seating for viewing the smart board, building with toys and creating. The updated document camera is so much easier to see on the smart board than our old one that always lost connection. The microphone/amplifier is perfect for giving directions in our large room, especially at clean up time. Our clock and timer make great visuals for students to see how much time we have left! We are so thankful for these items and your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1789566965852,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-essentials/10580743/","projectTitle":"Art Room Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romeo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6262557_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617298476964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6262557"},{"teacherId":6262557,"projectId":10243984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Colorful, Fluffy Cloud Slime\" project to life! Your generous support has made an immediate, joyful impact in our art room. By funding these supplies, you have empowered our elementary artists to dive into hands-on sensory exploration, mixing Model Magic, lotion, and vibrant Mr. Sketch markers to experiment with texture, elasticity, color, and scent. This project transforms simple materials into an engaging lesson in sculptural engineering and color theory. Our young creators are absolutely thrilled to take their sensory masterpieces home in safe storage bags to share with their families!","fullyFundedDate":1778222431158,"projectUrl":"project/fluffy-fun-colorful-cloud-slime/10243984/","projectTitle":"Fluffy & Fun, Colorful Cloud Slime!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romeo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6262557_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617298476964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6262557"},{"teacherId":4027657,"projectId":10274478,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your love, support and generosity in my music classroom. Because of your incredibly kind donation, my talented beginning band students have a better chance of having success in their musical journey. With this new saxophone, one more student has the chance to join the band and fall in love with playing an instrument. On behalf of myself, my students and all of the hard working people in our school, we are so very grateful and cannot thank you enough. Little by little a little becomes a lot - so really truly, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778525852051,"projectUrl":"project/the-cutest-flutist/10274478/","projectTitle":"The Cutest Flutist!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fortgang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4027657_orig.png?crop=392,392,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596819993242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fortgang"},{"teacherId":4027657,"projectId":10274448,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your love, support and generosity in my music classroom. Because of your incredibly kind donation, my talented beginning band students have a better chance of having success in their musical journey. With this new saxophone, one more student has the chance to join the band and fall in love with playing an instrument. On behalf of myself, my students and all of the hard working people in our school, we are so very grateful and cannot thank you enough. Little by little a little becomes a lot - so really truly, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778279019486,"projectUrl":"project/a-shiny-new-saxophone/10274448/","projectTitle":"A Shiny New Saxophone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fortgang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4027657_orig.png?crop=392,392,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596819993242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fortgang"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22702","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":483,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"3 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.8,"schoolId":22702,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/wyandanch-union-free-school-district/martin-luther-king-junior-elementary-school/22702"}