{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"McKinley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":71.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7582858,"projectId":10597722,"letterContent":"Clean floors are always an asset! We have a cleaning crew, but we also have over 40 classrooms along with the hallways and shared spaces to clean. Our cleaning staff only get 3 hours to complete the whole school and often, having a clean space to end the day, tidying on my own can be just as encouraging. My students each have classroom jobs that they get to apply for and my three classroom cleaners were squealing with delight when I brought these materials into the class and told them that they would be getting to use them. The light on the vacuum alone has been so helpful to them too to know when/if they're done and makes it fun!","fullyFundedDate":1792580578916,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-cleanup/10597722/","projectTitle":"Classroom Cleanup","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7582858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742127507604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-musgrove"},{"teacherId":7582858,"projectId":10597706,"letterContent":"These books have been such a blessing to our classroom! It's always such a fun time as a teacher to do a book reveal and surprise them with the new materials we have for them to read and to ramp up their excitement. I am so thankful for the amazing gift to my students as being able to let them read during free time and having the opportunity to choose what they're interested in is absolutely a goal. \r\nTruly, thank you so much for giving me the chance to grow our library and add in new materials that they had expressed interest in while browsing!","fullyFundedDate":1790788635922,"projectUrl":"project/early-reader-chapter-books/10597706/","projectTitle":"Early Reader Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7582858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742127507604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-musgrove"},{"teacherId":7582858,"projectId":10622801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Just having the tweezers and bug bite patches has been a benefit already! We have garden club every Tuesday and a splinter or a sting are inevitable. Being able to handle them as they happen has truly been a gift and I appreciate your help in making this happen!\r\nI know that the odd demands that come with working alongside and teaching curious kids will always result in mishaps, but I appreciate that I can carry these with my in my apron and handle things with more timeliness. And more than anything, THANK YOU for helping me resolve and nourish their hungry bellies!","fullyFundedDate":1791992110260,"projectUrl":"project/student-wellness-items/10622801/","projectTitle":"Student Wellness Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7582858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742127507604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-musgrove"},{"teacherId":5882055,"projectId":10623711,"letterContent":"My students are creative, thoughtful, and full of questions! They absolutely love hands-on, active, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside the box to find solutions! They come to school each day ready to try new things and take brave chances in order to grow both personally and academically. Truly, they are my inspiration! Our school is a Title I school, which of course means we need as many supplies as possible.\r\n\r\nIn order to be safe in the classroom, accidents can happen where students need feminine products, which includes sanitary pads and wipes.\r\nThese products will be used to keep my students safe and clean.","fullyFundedDate":1790286441833,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-through-refreshing-hygiene/10623711/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Through Refreshing Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5882055_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751152196861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5882055"},{"teacherId":5882055,"projectId":10204850,"letterContent":"In second grade, children are learning about emotions and feelings and how to be kind to others.\r\n\r\n-Our goal is to recognize our peers in our school community through a celebration campaign.\r\nMainly, the kindness campaign is for a peer recognition campaign, so students can feel a sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\n-The rolling cart will be used so the students can display their snacks and keep track of how their campaign is helping their other peers during the celebration.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets and ink will help their peers celebrate the school year by providing them with sheets to write kind notes towards the next grade level. In addition to receiving kind notes, the students will receive snacks to promote being kind and generous to others. Plus, they will receive a hygiene bag filled with soap and deodorant to stay fresh during these warm days of school. Also, the wipes are to clean the cart and items for safety.","fullyFundedDate":1789603099463,"projectUrl":"project/treating-others-well-through-kindness/10204850/","projectTitle":"Treating Others Well Through Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5882055_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751152196861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5882055"},{"teacherId":5882055,"projectId":10243304,"letterContent":"As second graders they are eagerly urged to become their better selves. Writing and ELA are very critical in second grade. This is the time when the students are learning how to think independently, as well as critically for themselves. These subjects will be essential for their learning in the upper grades, so it is important that they are developing these skills now.\r\n\r\nThe TPT website will help our students to gain additional resources for supplemental work.\r\nThe extra work will include resources for small groups and independent work. Most of the resources will provide students with for all subjects. The copy paper will be used to print out these resources. Also, the pencils will be used so they can write down their information.","fullyFundedDate":1785619839200,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-through-color-and-wonder/10243304/","projectTitle":"Teaching Through Color and Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5882055_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751152196861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5882055"},{"teacherId":5882055,"projectId":10240255,"letterContent":"As students and teachers, our goal is to stay organized and proficient, so the chair pocket organizers will help them in class, especially during math and small group time.\r\n\r\nAlso, the students need folders so their work can stay organized and neat.\r\nWhile teaching and learning, students need a variety of materials and resources to help them focus and maintain stability in the classroom. The disinfectant wipes will be used to keep the desks and other items in the classroom refreshed.\r\n\r\nA stapler is a necessary resource to keep papers together for small children.","fullyFundedDate":1785446892163,"projectUrl":"project/storage-galore/10240255/","projectTitle":"Storage Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5882055_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751152196861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5882055"},{"teacherId":8831960,"projectId":10620745,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw the new resources! Their smiles and excitement showed how much these materials meant to them. The snacks quickly became a helpful part of our school day, especially during moments when kiddos needed a little extra energy to stay focused and engaged during lessons. The hygiene supplies have also helped create a more comfortable and caring classroom environment. My students appreciate having access to items that help them feel clean, confident, and ready to learn. One special moment was seeing a student who was having difficulty staying focused and becoming more engaged after having a snack. The student was able to settle in, participate in the lesson, and complete the activity with a smile. Moments like this remind me that meeting students' basic needs can make a meaningful difference in their ability to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1789787917437,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-supplies-and-self-care-for-stud/10620745/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Supplies, and Self-Care for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831960"},{"teacherId":5882055,"projectId":10237296,"letterContent":"Students use Chromebooks daily for assignments, intervention, and enrichment. Disinfectant wipes and pencils are used daily in the classroom. All of these items helps to make for a more efficient and useful classroom environment.\r\n\r\nHeadphones are a huge component of learning and listening.\r\nWhen students have headphones they are able to hear the speaker better and concentrate their attention on their classwork. Regular pencils and golf pencils are used to make sure students have the flexibility to learn at any level.\r\n\r\nThe disinfectant wipes will help to keep the classroom clean from germs. We are able to keep everything in tact and stay tidy.","fullyFundedDate":1783105366270,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-vibing/10237296/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Vibing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5882055_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751152196861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5882055"},{"teacherId":8831960,"projectId":10558531,"letterContent":"I absolutely love my students' energy, kindness, and eagerness to learn. They come to school each day ready to try their best, support one another, and grow both academically and socially. The new snacks and hygiene supplies are helping create a caring classroom environment where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. When my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was priceless. One student smiled and said, \"Thank you, this is for us?\" That simple moment reminded me how meaningful it is to provide resources that help students feel cared for and valued. During a recent lesson, I noticed a student who had been distracted and having difficulty completing their work become more focused after having a snack. The student was able to return to the activity, participate in the lesson, and proudly complete the assignment. Moments like this show how meeting students' basic needs can make a meaningful difference in their ability to learn. These resources are helping remove barriers so my students can focus on learning, growing, and reaching their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1789617534674,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-supplies-and-self-care-for-stud/10558531/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Supplies, and Self-Care for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831960"},{"teacherId":9148493,"projectId":10359902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Fuel for the Brain\" project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students are excited to have snacks available to help them stay fueled and focused throughout the school day. We have long days filled with reading, writing, discussions, small-group instruction, and lots of thinking. Having a snack when they need one helps my students refocus and continue giving their best effort.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited and thankful when they saw the snacks and other resources that were provided for our classroom. It may seem like something small, but to them, it was a big deal. I especially enjoy seeing their excitement when they realize there is something available for them during the day. These resources have also helped me create a classroom environment where students can focus more on learning instead of being distracted by hunger.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building strong readers, writers, and thinkers as we prepare for more challenging third-grade work throughout the year. We are working on reading closely, finding evidence in texts, explaining our thinking, and becoming stronger writers. Your support is helping provide the \"fuel\" my students need to keep learning, growing, and reaching their goals. Thank you for investing in my students and for being a part of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1783105364561,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-the-brain/10359902/","projectTitle":"Fuel for the Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9148493_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696333808030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9148493"},{"teacherId":7582858,"projectId":10333418,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping this project come to life! We waited until we knew the students and whole school were aware of your gift in making this project happen and felt like they had ownership and understood the responsibility of caring for the equipment and being intentional with it. They have LOVED recess and PE now and are so excited for the upcoming season! You helped this to happen and we're so grateful!\r\nBecause of your generosity, our PE coaches believe that the student success during our next season will improve, but so has the playtime and camaraderie between students as they play together.","fullyFundedDate":1781474162016,"projectUrl":"project/the-goal-is-to-win/10333418/","projectTitle":"The Goal Is To Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7582858_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742127507604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-musgrove"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18195","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":667,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":72,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"26.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":29.0,"schoolId":18195,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McKinley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McKinley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/louisiana/east-baton-rouge-parish-public-schools/university-terrace-elementary-school/18195"}