{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1520398,"projectId":10068722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones and a mobile charging cart to our classroom. Your support directly impacts our students and enhances their daily learning experience. These resources will play a vital role in keeping our students connected to their digital coursework and to each other.\r\n\r\nWith the new headphones, students can focus deeply on interactive lessons, listen to educational videos without distractions, and work at their own pace. The charging cart ensures that our devices remain powered up, organized, and ready for use at a moment's notice, eliminating lost instructional time. \r\n\r\nYour kindness provides our classroom with the essential tools needed for a modern, connected education. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1778222430424,"projectUrl":"project/charging-cart-and-headphones-needed-hel/10068722/","projectTitle":"Charging Cart and Headphones Needed, Help!","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":5876867,"projectId":10249704,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed by the generosity of our donors! The new rolling chairs have completely changed the way my 5th grade students participate during center rotations. Students are now able to move smoothly between reading, writing, and hands-on activities while staying engaged and comfortable. The document camera has quickly become one of our favorite tools during lessons. Recently, we used it during a reading comprehension activity where students analyzed text evidence together from \"Holes\". Being able to project student work and model thinking step-by-step helped build confidence, especially for students who benefit from visual support. The replenished classroom supplies have also made a huge difference by ensuring students always have the materials they need to stay focused on learning instead of worrying about limited resources.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked into the classroom and saw the new chairs, they were beyond excited. Many immediately asked when they could use them during centers, and they proudly helped organize the new supplies around the room. The excitement continued when we introduced the document camera—students love seeing their work displayed for the class and cheering each other on during discussions. Their enthusiasm has created an even stronger sense of community and motivation in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, students will be using these resources during upcoming research and persuasive writing projects. The document camera will allow us to closely examine mentor texts, share student writing, and collaborate during editing lessons, while the flexible seating encourages teamwork and active participation during centers and group work. Thank you for giving my students tools that not only support their learning, but also make them feel valued, excited, and inspired every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778206587203,"projectUrl":"project/glow-us-up-supplies-seating-smiles/10249704/","projectTitle":"Glow-Us-Up: Supplies, Seating & Smiles","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":9237171,"projectId":9693997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Fueling Focus With Snacks and Sips.\" Your generosity has made a tremendous difference in our classroom each and every day. Many of my students come to school needing extra support to stay focused, regulated, and ready to learn, and having access to snacks and drinks has helped meet those important needs in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe students were beyond excited when the snacks and drinks arrived. Something as simple as having a snack available has helped create a sense of comfort, care, and stability in our classroom. My students are now able to better focus during lessons, participate more actively, and stay engaged throughout the day. We often use the snacks during brain breaks, small group instruction, testing periods, and moments when students need a quick reset to refocus themselves. Having these resources available has also helped reduce stress and anxiety for students who may otherwise struggle to concentrate when hungry or overwhelmed.","fullyFundedDate":1758290365306,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-with-snacks-and-sips/9693997/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus With Snacks and Sips","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9237171_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755704395577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237171"},{"teacherId":9237171,"projectId":9561670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"School by the Ocean\" classroom project! Your generosity transformed our classroom into a calming, welcoming, ocean-themed learning environment that my students absolutely love. As soon as the students walked in and saw the decorations and new materials, they were filled with excitement. Many of them immediately began pointing out their favorite ocean animals, colors, and decorations, and they constantly tell me how peaceful and happy the classroom feels now.\r\n\r\nFor my self-contained special education students, the classroom environment plays a huge role in their ability to focus, regulate emotions, and feel comfortable throughout the school day. The ocean theme has created a soothing atmosphere that helps reduce stress and overstimulation while making learning feel fun and engaging. My students especially enjoy our themed reading corner and participating in lessons surrounded by visuals that spark curiosity and imagination. We have incorporated the theme into reading, writing, science, and even social-emotional learning activities, making our classroom feel like an exciting place to explore and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1755702439820,"projectUrl":"project/school-by-the-ocean/9561670/","projectTitle":"school by the ocean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9237171_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755704395577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237171"},{"teacherId":9237171,"projectId":9373570,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Capturing Joy - a Classroom Camera to Celebrate Our Students.\" Your generosity has brought so much excitement and positivity into our classroom community. For many of my students, school is a place where they build confidence, friendships, and lasting memories, and this camera has allowed us to capture and celebrate those meaningful moments every day.\r\n\r\nAs a self-contained special education classroom, we work hard to create an environment where students feel proud of themselves and their accomplishments. The camera has become a powerful tool for encouraging engagement, creativity, and connection. My students absolutely love seeing their learning, projects, classroom celebrations, and teamwork documented. They are especially excited when they get to help take photos or see pictures displayed in the classroom. It has motivated students to participate more, celebrate each other's successes, and feel recognized for their hard work.","fullyFundedDate":1748107456499,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-joy-a-classroom-camera-to-ce/9373570/","projectTitle":"Capturing Joy – a Classroom Camera to Celebrate Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9237171_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755704395577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237171"},{"teacherId":9237171,"projectId":10040854,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students were able to experience joyful movement, teamwork, and confidence-building through our Warm Up Dances project. Many of my students thrive with hands-on and movement-based activities, and these dance warm-ups have become a positive part of our classroom routine.\r\n\r\nThe materials and support provided helped create an engaging environment where students could release energy, build social skills, and feel successful. My students look forward to participating each day, and I have seen increased motivation, stronger peer connections, and happier attitudes in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768772868174,"projectUrl":"project/warm-up-dances/10040854/","projectTitle":"Warm Up Dances","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9237171_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755704395577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237171"},{"teacherId":4027657,"projectId":9525579,"letterContent":"It has been a great year for our beginning band students They are learning, trying and of course succeeding as this year progresses and we are looking forward to our upcoming concerts and performances. We are flying through reeds and valve oil though - so we have to say THANK YOU. Because of you, we are stocked on materials and the resources we need to have the most success in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThe growth they have shown is incredible and I am so very proud of the progress they are making. We could not have had this amount of success without your support. We appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760693560984,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-band-basics/9525579/","projectTitle":"Beginning Band Basics!","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":9811239,"letterContent":"Reading can be so fun for some on it's own, but some students struggle with the task. Whether it's just getting them to sit still and read, or because they struggle with decoding words and having fluid comprehension - it can present some challenges. \r\n\r\nHow can we make it better? ADD FLASHLIGHTS and turn it into an ever more interactive experience!! Because you YOU we were able to make reading so much MORE fun and amp up the learning process. Thank you for supporting our kids literacy skills and adding flashlights to our classroom. Our students have so much fun sitting and \"reading in the dark\" with their own personal flashlights lighting the way.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity, we appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1761580826683,"projectUrl":"project/shine-a-light-on-reading/9811239/","projectTitle":"Shine A Light on Reading!","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":10033794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for setting our students up for the most success! We are so excited for our new marching band uniforms to \"wear them with pride\" as we march through the town for its annual parade! They will shine bright and the community will go wild as they watch their babies represent their school showing off their musical talents and \"new fit.\" \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our marching band will march with a new found confidence - looking good and sounding good and that is a beautiful thing! We thank you for all of your support and know that we couldn't have done it without you","fullyFundedDate":1768741786779,"projectUrl":"project/wear-it-with-pride/10033794/","projectTitle":"Wear it With Pride","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":9559436,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our music program and allowing our kids to shine as bright as they can be! With the help of this new keyboard, we have been able to sing, learn and grow so much this school year! \r\n\r\nThey were so upset at the end of last year when our old keyboard broke... but the reaction when the new one was debuted in our classroom was AMAZING! So many smiles and cheers - and we have been rocking and rolling ever since. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, we thank you so very much! Your generosity and support is unmatched and we are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1755788083438,"projectUrl":"project/avoiding-treble-with-fresh-new-keys/9559436/","projectTitle":"Avoiding \"Treble\" with Fresh New Keys!","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":4647520,"projectId":10061145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. Your generosity was truly a blessing to many of my students. They were so excited and happy to be able to choose from a variety of cereal flavors. Sometimes students do not enjoy the breakfast options available in the cafeteria, so having another choice available in the classroom has made a huge difference. They know they can come to me and pick something to eat, and that sense of comfort and support means so much. We know that a great start to a child's day begins with breakfast, and your donations helped make that possible for many students.\r\n\r\nWe also received the donations during the winter season, which made the hats and gloves especially meaningful. Many students came to school without proper winter accessories, and being able to provide them with warm hats and gloves was incredibly important. The students were very appreciative and grateful for the kindness shown to them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, compassion, and support of our students. Your donations not only met important needs, but also reminded our students that there are people who truly care about them and their well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1772550291777,"projectUrl":"project/a-warm-heart-and-a-full-belly/10061145/","projectTitle":"A Warm Heart and a Full Belly","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4647520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758471067413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yvette-mathis"},{"teacherId":4647520,"projectId":10200576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your donations to our project, \"A Goody Bag of 'Goodies' for Seniors.\" Your generosity truly made the day special for the seniors at the Senior Citizen Center. They were pleasantly surprised and deeply appreciative to receive these thoughtful goody bags from the students in the Newspaper Club.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled that all of the items arrived on time. They had a wonderful experience working together to fill the brightly colored gift bags with care and excitement. Through this project, they learned the importance of teamwork and collaboration, even comparing the process to working on an assembly line to accomplish a meaningful goal.\r\n\r\nAlthough we may not be able to visit the Senior Citizen Center again this school year, we are already thinking about creating a follow-up project that includes a collage of pictures and memories from this special day. The experience left a lasting impression on both the students and the seniors, and we are grateful for the role you played in making it happen.","fullyFundedDate":1777331497586,"projectUrl":"project/comforts-of-home-a-goody-bag-of-goodie/10200576/","projectTitle":"Comforts of Home: A Goody Bag of \"Goodies\" for Seniors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4647520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758471067413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yvette-mathis"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22702","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":527,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"3 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","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"}