{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1530727,"projectId":8076671,"letterContent":"Yay! Thank you so much for helping me to give my students an amazing experience in the 3rd Grade! Fun activities that are centered around learning are the things you remember from elementary school for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe students have all loved all of our fun activities and gifts. They felt important and seen at that makes my heart happy.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my lessons and activities have made learning more fun for my students. Thank you again for your generosity and kindness.\r\n\r\nWe couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1702565373838,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-it/8076671/","projectTitle":"Multiply It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bodden-Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1530727"},{"teacherId":1530727,"projectId":10052203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my third-grade students. Your donations brought smiles, excitement, and comfort to our classroom. When the students first saw the fruit snacks, cookies, chip snacks, juice packs, microwave mac and cheese cups, multiplication fact cards, blankets, and T-shirts, they were thrilled. They immediately understood that these gifts came from people who cared about their success and well-being. Your kindness helped create a positive and welcoming learning environment where students feel supported both academically and personally.\r\n The multiplication fact cards have become an important part of our daily math practice. Students use them during small-group instruction, partner activities, and independent study to strengthen their multiplication fluency and build confidence. The snacks and juice packs have provided students with much-needed energy during learning activities and after-school study sessions. The blankets were especially meaningful during the winter months, giving students a warm and cozy way to stay comfortable while completing homework packets and practicing their multiplication facts at home. The microwave mac and cheese cups also helped provide an easy meal option for students and families when needed.\r\n Your generosity has made a lasting impact on my students' learning experiences and has shown them that there are caring individuals who believe in their potential. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769305576094,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-happy-over-winter-break/10052203/","projectTitle":"Warm and Happy over Winter Break","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bodden-Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1530727"},{"teacherId":549161,"projectId":10192688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our student-led \"Kindness Bags\" initiative and helping our students make a positive impact within our school community. Your generosity is giving students the opportunity to spread joy, kindness, and inclusion while learning the importance of empathy, leadership, and community service.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students will be able to assemble and distribute thoughtful Kindness Bags filled with fun and engaging items such as stickers, cookies, beach balls, Play-Doh, bubble wands, sunscreen packets, and other seasonal treats. These items will bring smiles to students across our school while encouraging creativity, outdoor play, and meaningful social interactions.\r\n\r\nThis project is especially meaningful because it promotes inclusion and connection among all students, including those in special education programs who benefit greatly from positive peer interactions and community support. Through organizing, personalizing, and distributing the bags, our student leaders are developing teamwork, responsibility, and compassion while creating memorable experiences for others.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us build a school culture centered on care, respect, and belonging. The joy these Kindness Bags will bring to our students and community is truly invaluable. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting a project that encourages kindness, leadership, and meaningful connections throughout our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1778510817419,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-sunshine-student-led-kindness/10192688/","projectTitle":"Spreading Sunshine: Student-Led Kindness Bags for Our School Community","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":10158969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring the joy of reading to my students. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference by providing engaging chapter books and essential classroom supplies that will inspire learning, creativity, and confidence every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have access to stories that open their imaginations, strengthen their reading skills, and help them develop a lifelong love of books. Many of my students have limited access to books at home, so these resources are truly valuable and impactful.\r\n\r\nThe rolling desk, copy paper, crayons, and Astrobright paper will also help create an organized, interactive, and supportive learning environment where students can fully engage with reading and express their understanding in creative ways.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond supplies—you are helping create opportunities, excitement, and success for every child in our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity and kindness are deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1778071916766,"projectUrl":"project/kapow-bam-read/10158969/","projectTitle":"Kapow! Bam! Read!","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":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"}],"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"}