{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Montebello Elementary Middle School 44","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2802225,"projectId":9761748,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the opportunity for this product to be fully funded. My students look forward to taking out every time they check out books from school library. Through this project, my student had a nice selection of bookmarks to choose from. The orange stapler and tape dispenser make it easy to keep track of. My student love that the library has matching accessories. We appreciate your generosity and support of our school library and making our little piece of the world a little brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1767194493594,"projectUrl":"project/mark-my-spot/9761748/","projectTitle":"Mark My Spot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2802225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553869036780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ensor"},{"teacherId":2802225,"projectId":10080126,"letterContent":"Wow! I am so that this project was funded and so quickly! The material arrived in time for our unit to begin and the fourth grade students were so excited to have these books available for a check out. The survival scout series is a super popular book in the library that I've had to request students to return it as soon as they finish. I appreciate your generosity and support of our school Library and look forward to seeing these books fly off the shelves for years to come! Thank you for making this project come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1770247237094,"projectUrl":"project/how-to-survive/10080126/","projectTitle":"How to Survive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2802225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553869036780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ensor"},{"teacherId":10243895,"projectId":9688241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students now have lab coats and nitrile gloves that allow them to safely participate in our hands-on science experiments.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement in the classroom was immediate. As students tried on their lab coats and gloves for the first time, many of them said they felt like \"real scientists.\" In fact, several students became so excited about the gear that they asked if they could wear their lab coats and gloves even on days when we weren't doing labs because it made them feel more connected to the work we were doing in class.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular shared that he hopes to become a tattoo artist one day. He was especially excited about the gloves because he said they made him feel like he was practicing for his future career. Moments like this remind me that these materials do more than support safety in the classroom. They help students imagine themselves in real-world professions.\r\n\r\nHaving the proper protective equipment has made our lab experiences more engaging and inclusive. Students can now fully participate without worrying about safety, and they approach experiments with more confidence and curiosity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create an environment where my students can explore science, ask questions, and see themselves in future careers that use these skills. Thank you for investing in their learning and helping them experience science in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1762540724854,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-scientists-for-hands-on/9688241/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Scientists for Hands-On Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abdulmalik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10243895_orig.jpg?crop=1474,1474,x416,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757094824806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243895"},{"teacherId":10313838,"projectId":9833098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our musical! While I've been teaching for 5 years, this is my first year here at Montebello. A bit of backstory; before I came here, the students have never put on a musical before. One parent even told me that she wished for her children to be involved in an active Performing Arts program. And for that very reason alone, I was determined to give them one. Because of your donations you have helped my students get costumes, make up, sewing kits, backdrops, stage lights, and props. With a modest budget I wasn't sure how this show would look for them. But even if our version of Shrek The Musical Jr. is not a Broadway level production, it will still be a production the students can be proud of. They are looking forward to you receiving their thank you letters. And I pray a special prayer of blessings over you for blessing us, and for having a willing and giving heart.","fullyFundedDate":1767147912211,"projectUrl":"project/shrek-the-musical-jr/9833098/","projectTitle":"Shrek The Musical Jr.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10313838_orig.jpg?crop=337,337,x149,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765550071116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10313838"},{"teacherId":2802225,"projectId":9939735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students love coming to the library and borrowing new books. They were so excited to see these new books laying on the table being prepped for the shelves when they came for class the other day. They have already borrowed several of the titles. Supporters like you help keep the love of reading alive! I appreciate the support of our school library and our students! I love putting new books in the hands of my students and you have helped to make this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1764978359398,"projectUrl":"project/books-galore/9939735/","projectTitle":"Books Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2802225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553869036780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ensor"},{"teacherId":2802225,"projectId":9887103,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for this amazing machine! It has been so exciting for students to see some of their loved books be repaired and returned to circulation. My students are fascinated that I was able to use one little machine and fix their books so that they were new... almost. \r\nYour generosity towards this project has impacted the lives of my students for many years to come. We will be able to repair many books so that they can continue to be borrowed. You have made our library better than ever!","fullyFundedDate":1764695315956,"projectUrl":"project/book-doctor-kit/9887103/","projectTitle":"Book Doctor Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2802225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553869036780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ensor"},{"teacherId":2802225,"projectId":9608340,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials for this project. The families had an amazing time building the cars and racing them during our stem night. The designs they came up with very creative and they had a chance to redesign their cars in order to make changes. Your support means in the world to our students. This activity built a sense of community and family building as well as giving students the introduction to the engineering process. I can't wait to have this activity again within the library media center.","fullyFundedDate":1757536843180,"projectUrl":"project/stem-night-lego-race-cars/9608340/","projectTitle":"STEM Night = LEGO Race Cars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2802225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553869036780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ensor"},{"teacherId":2802225,"projectId":9671125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students were so excited to see new books on the shelves. One of them has already finished the enitre Bailey Kids series! Your generosity and support of our school library is greatly appreciated. You have given many students the opportunity to select books to read that are fun fast and easy and that are self selected. I look forward to watching the students come through the circulation line and show me that they are excited to borrow one of these new books.","fullyFundedDate":1762267591660,"projectUrl":"project/magic-tree-house-and-bailey-kids/9671125/","projectTitle":"Magic Tree House and Bailey Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2802225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553869036780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ensor"},{"teacherId":2802225,"projectId":9756715,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this project to provide a Gaga pit to our school. My students worked collaboratively to put it together in order to play. This has done a great job of teaching them how to collaborate as well as cooperate I look forward to using the gaga pit with the students, a club for students to participate, and continue to provide students fun physical activities. Your generosity and support of my students is greatly appreciated and I can't wait to use this for years to come. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1761353198137,"projectUrl":"project/gaga-ball/9756715/","projectTitle":"Gaga Ball","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2802225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553869036780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ensor"},{"teacherId":4619150,"projectId":8054128,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support. The handheld mirrors and overlay strips have already made a noticeable difference for our dyslexic and struggling readers. Students are using the mirrors to check mouth placement and sound formation, which helps them connect phonics patterns to clearer pronunciation. This small tool has boosted confidence and supported stronger decoding during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe overlay strips have been especially helpful for students who feel overwhelmed by dense text. The color filters and narrow windows allow them to focus on one line at a time, reducing visual stress and improving accuracy. Several students who once avoided reading are now able to stay engaged for longer periods. Your donation has created a more accessible and supportive reading environment, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1700503463289,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-can-read/8054128/","projectTitle":"Everyone Can Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619150_orig.jpg?crop=2286,2286,x112,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628606208826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lynch-bmore"},{"teacherId":4619150,"projectId":7930171,"letterContent":"Have you ever been in a room with 20+ people on all different devices, all with different audio, all spilling out into the same space? I have, and it's not pretty. Thanks to you, 3rd-grade scholars have a complete class set of headphones. This means that they can utilize our digital personalized learning programs during class. The learning programs provide instruction at the students' level of need. This means that 20+ children can get the exact supports they need simultaneously, which also frees me up to pull students for teacher-led instruction. Thank you for making this learning possible in a quiet, calm space.","fullyFundedDate":1699474928032,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/7930171/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619150_orig.jpg?crop=2286,2286,x112,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628606208826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lynch-bmore"},{"teacherId":2802225,"projectId":9848916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this dragon training project. My students love the inflatable dragon costume! What fun for our dragon training activities. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated by myself and my students. Without supporters like you our library would only be a place with books and not the amazing hub of fun and engaging learning that we have created. I look forward to using these costumes in the future and appreciate donors like you! Happy dragon training!","fullyFundedDate":1761352910300,"projectUrl":"project/how-to-train-your-dragon/9848916/","projectTitle":"How To Train Your Dragon","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2802225_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553869036780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ensor"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64396","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":542,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":93,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.9,"schoolId":64396,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Montebello Elementary Middle School 44 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Montebello Elementary Middle School 44","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/montebello-elementary-school-44/64396"}