{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6262557,"projectId":8268999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards our school beautification project. Our school's beautification club painted small canvases spelling out a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quote. Each club member painted a single letter on a canvas with acrylic paint and arranged them to spell out, \"The time is always right to do what is right.\" Since our school is named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it has become a permanent display for the whole school to view. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1711378749594,"projectUrl":"project/school-beautification/8268999/","projectTitle":"School Beautification","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":8134519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our art classes with cardboard looms for weaving. This sturdy cardboard works so well for my students to weave on. They measured and cut slits and wound the yarn on before beginning their weaving. They even got to draw on the empty space around the edges to create really beautiful work! It was so much better than paper plates like we have used in the past. Thanks for helping make this weaving project possible and totally awesome for my students to complete. We appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1707076653067,"projectUrl":"project/cardboard-looms-for-weaving/8134519/","projectTitle":"Cardboard Looms for Weaving","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":7841161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our art room with the funding for this clean and organized classroom. It is so much easier to keep the art room clean with these cleaning and organizing supplies. Students are loving helping to keep the room clean and organized as well. Their favorite clean up activity is sweeping and swiffering the floor. Laminating pouches have made all of our classroom signage much more durable. The wipes have made tidying up after painting projects a breeze! Thank you again so much for your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1698799614475,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-and-organized-classroom-is-a-hap/7841161/","projectTitle":"A Clean and Organized Classroom Is a Happy Classroom!","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":7608847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards our project for ink to print our digital art. Our students created digital self-portraits inspired by the artist Kehinde Wiley and digital castle designs inspired by Disney illustrator and artist, Mary Blair. We were able to print all of this art to display in our annual districtwide art showcase. Parents, teachers and administrators were really impressed by the digital art that our students created. They were also very excited to take home a paper copy of their work after the show! Thank you again so much for donating to this awesome project!","fullyFundedDate":1691264529186,"projectUrl":"project/ink-to-print-digital-art/7608847/","projectTitle":"Ink to Print Digital Art","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":1520398,"projectId":9962056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of healthy snacks to our classroom. In the short time we have had these available, I have already seen a significant transformation in my students' daily performance and well-being.\r\nAs we move through the 2025-2026 school year, your contribution is making a tangible difference in several ways: Sharper Focus and Academic Performance: Proper nutrition provides the steady energy my students need to stay alert. Research shows that healthy snacking directly correlates with better concentration and higher performance in core subjects like Math and Language. Improved Classroom Behavior: By stabilizing blood sugar levels, these snacks have helped reduce irritability and restlessness. We've seen fewer disruptions and a much more positive, collaborative atmosphere during our lessons.\r\nThank you for investing in my students' future. Your kindness has not only filled their bellies but also fueled their potential to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1766067744442,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-protein-snacks-needed/9962056/","projectTitle":"Healthy Protein Snacks Needed","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":3140567,"projectId":9810572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Reading Celebrations project! Because of you, our classroom will be filled with excitement, motivation, and meaningful moments that celebrate the joy of reading.\r\nYour kindness allows us to recognize students' hard work, growth, and dedication as readers. These celebrations will not only encourage a love of books, but also build confidence and pride in accomplishments big and small. For many of my students, being celebrated for reading makes them feel seen, valued, and inspired to keep going.\r\nThanks to you, reading is more than just a skill in our classroom—it's something to be proud of and excited about. Your support has made a lasting impact on my students and has helped create positive memories they will carry with them.\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1760733807362,"projectUrl":"project/pop-top-and-celebrate-a-reading-beh/9810572/","projectTitle":"Pop, Top, and Celebrate: A Reading & Behavior Bash","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frohnhoefer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3140567_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585868840735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3140567"},{"teacherId":3140567,"projectId":9728705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to new materials that encourage creativity, collaboration, and learning through play.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a welcoming classroom environment where students can learn about new cultures, share ideas, and grow together. We truly could not have done this without your support, and we are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760635651862,"projectUrl":"project/stem-success-starts-with-organization/9728705/","projectTitle":"STEM Success Starts with Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frohnhoefer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3140567_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585868840735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3140567"},{"teacherId":3140567,"projectId":9728594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to new materials that encourage creativity, collaboration, and learning through play.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a welcoming classroom environment where students can learn about new cultures, share ideas, and grow together. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our students.\r\n\r\nWe truly couldn't have done it without your help and support and we are so thankful for that. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1758546550498,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-making-stem-proj/9728594/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Making STEM Projects Accessible for All Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frohnhoefer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3140567_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585868840735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3140567"},{"teacherId":3140567,"projectId":9250383,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for helping me launch my kindness campaign and for all of the amazing success it had on our scholars. It truly helped encourage others to be kind and caused a ripple effect. \r\n\r\nWe couldn't have done this without your help or support and are so grateful for all that you've done for us. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank and appreciate you. \r\n\r\nWishing you the best holidays and a happy new year! We willl update you in the new year. Thank you so much for your support and kindness and for choosing us to help!!","fullyFundedDate":1746787191154,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-it-starts-with-you/9250383/","projectTitle":"Kindness, It Starts with You!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frohnhoefer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3140567_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585868840735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3140567"},{"teacherId":414961,"projectId":9946656,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding the paper towels and fryers that made our latke-making experience possible during Hanukkah. It was so great to be able to include so many classes since we had additional fryers. After reading The Runaway Latkes, our students were thrilled to bring the story to life by making their own latkes. This hands-on activity deepened their understanding of the text, built cultural awareness, and created so much excitement and joy. Your support helped turn a meaningful story into a memorable learning experience the students truly loved.","fullyFundedDate":1765512644161,"projectUrl":"project/lots-of-latkes/9946656/","projectTitle":"Lots of Latkes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp414961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576011368193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcalandra"},{"teacherId":414961,"projectId":9958858,"letterContent":"Our students absolutely loved reading and creating crafts inside the igloo. The cozy, magical space made reading feel exciting and special, and students were eager to curl up with a book or work together on winter-themed crafts. The igloo sparked creativity, encouraged collaboration, and helped students stay engaged and focused, turning literacy and hands-on activities into joyful experiences they will remember.\r\nThis was so fun and will be used again and again for years to come for sure! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1765755999441,"projectUrl":"project/step-inside-the-story-learning-and-read/9958858/","projectTitle":"Step Inside the Story: Learning and Reading in Our Igloo","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp414961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576011368193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcalandra"},{"teacherId":235872,"projectId":9850948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help and support in bringing our brand new Cooking Cluster to life! With our new cooking supplies, we have been getting busy in our new make shift kitchen - testing out recipes galore! Cutting, chopping, mixing, grilling and so much more and we are having the best time. Our scholars are so excited to perfect our skills and have the chance to share all that we have learned with our community. Thank you so very much for giving us the opportunity to do so. The look on their faces says it all - we are COOKING UP COMMUNITY!","fullyFundedDate":1764945780978,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-community/9850948/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp235872_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y493&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662217586322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dthompson"}],"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","gradesServed":"3 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.9,"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"}