{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Martin L King Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":19.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2097804,"projectId":10081969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and investing in my AVID students. Your generosity is helping provide meaningful opportunities for students to build confidence, develop strong habits, and grow into prepared, goal-oriented individuals. Many of these skills don't come naturally—they require intentional teaching and practice—and your contribution makes that possible.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I was able to bring in high-quality, AVID-aligned curriculum that focuses on life skills, career exploration, and leadership development. These engaging, student-centered lessons will help my students better understand who they are, where they want to go, and how to advocate for themselves both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nYour donation is especially impactful for my first-generation college-bound students, who benefit greatly from structured guidance and exposure to future opportunities. The resources I can now access will make learning both meaningful and enjoyable, meeting students where they are while pushing them toward their full potential. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1770279211020,"projectUrl":"project/building-life-skills-and-leadership/10081969/","projectTitle":"Building Life Skills and Leadership","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097804_orig.jpg?crop=729,729,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770280523852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hanif"},{"teacherId":10324882,"projectId":9849288,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of two rocking chairs to our classroom. Your kindness and support mean so much to both my students and me.\r\n\r\nThese rocking chairs have already made a meaningful difference in our daily routine. Many of my students experience moments of overstimulation, and having a safe, calming space to regulate their emotions is essential. The rocking chairs provide comfort and help them relax, refocus, and return to learning more successfully.\r\n It is truly heartwarming to see them benefit from such a thoughtful gift.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making a positive impact in our classroom. Your support helps create a nurturing and inclusive environment where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769178109498,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-corners-for-cool-kids/9849288/","projectTitle":"Comfy Corners for Cool Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10324882_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763068824997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324882"},{"teacherId":2097804,"projectId":7853892,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Funding is always tight, but as teachers, we always want to provide our students with all the tools and resources needed to succeed. \r\n\r\nOne of the the really important areas that needs funding constantly is literacy. It's so important for students to have multiple opportunities to read and to practice their literacy skills. That's why I'm so thrilled that you were able to help fund my project. We were able to take a fun trip to our local library and the students participated in an interactive literacy game and an exciting scavenger hunt!\r\n\r\nThank you again so much for helping to provide the resources needed to make this such a fun day for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1695230089919,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-games-galore/7853892/","projectTitle":"Literacy Games Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097804_orig.jpg?crop=729,729,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770280523852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hanif"},{"teacherId":8705394,"projectId":9758656,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, I purchased the \"Energy Transformations Lesson Guided Notes and Assessment – Editable & Google\" resource, and it has made a meaningful difference in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThis technology allows students to actively engage with science content instead of just listening. They complete structured guided notes digitally, stay organized, and receive quicker feedback. The interactive format helps break down complex concepts about energy transformations into clear, manageable sections.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about using a familiar digital platform that allows them to work at their own pace. Those who struggle with note-taking or organization have benefited the most, as the scaffolded format gives them the structure they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more engaging, organized, and inclusive science learning experience. 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The students are learning how to use a digital camera and also how to best capture their photo subjects. They are excited to continue their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping them capture the moments that mean the most.","fullyFundedDate":1757968504625,"projectUrl":"project/say-cheese-helping-students-capture-sch/9580340/","projectTitle":"Say Cheese! Helping Students Capture School Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4403471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728085281121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4403471"},{"teacherId":279985,"projectId":9729314,"letterContent":"\"This experience is phenomenal for my students. We appreciate all that you have done to make this IXL possible for my 7th graders. This makes learning and practicing CAST PREP questions engaging and straightforward. If my students struggle with understanding the questions I personally help them with the concepts. Students will gain knowledge of each science concept and it will help them to review the science topics which will benefit them in improving their test taking skills. IXL is a huge resource for my classes.","fullyFundedDate":1758913524318,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-with-ixl-online-learning-for-7/9729314/","projectTitle":"Engaging With IXL Online Learning for 7th Grade Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp279985_orig.png?crop=625,625,x186,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663826689870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/279985"},{"teacherId":279985,"projectId":9698216,"letterContent":"\"This experience was phenomenal for my students. We appreciate all that you have done to make this lesson happen. The lab activity makes learning and practicing Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) a straightforward and engaging process. If your students struggle with understanding how to write a CER statement, this hands-on, interactive activity is the perfect solution. Students will love investigating with baking soda and baking powder while gaining valuable practice in scientific reasoning. Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1757565933650,"projectUrl":"project/ngss-worksheets-from-teachers-pay-teach/9698216/","projectTitle":"NGSS Worksheets From Teacher's Pay Teachers Website","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp279985_orig.png?crop=625,625,x186,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663826689870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/279985"},{"teacherId":8792860,"projectId":9503153,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution!\r\nI look forward to finding new ways to bridge the gaps between history, literature, and art for my students. \r\nMy students always enjoy a visual deep dive into any topic and these graphic novels will provide them more choices than they have had in the past. \r\nMy middle school learners need as many links to engage with history as possible so they can be better engaged when they reach the higher grades, with a background or formative knowledge already with them. \r\nStudents always enjoy their library being expanded.\r\nThank you again","fullyFundedDate":1758827044297,"projectUrl":"project/culturally-relevant-historical-graphic-n/9503153/","projectTitle":"Culturally-Relevant Historical Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Horstmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8792860"},{"teacherId":2097804,"projectId":8208893,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, I was able to use a TeachersPayTeachers gift card to bring more engaging activities and lessons into my classroom. Having access to creative, teacher-designed resources allowed me to introduce fresh materials that met my students' needs and captured their attention in new ways.\r\n\r\nThe gift card gave me the flexibility to choose interactive games, hands-on projects, and differentiated lessons that kept students excited about learning. These resources not only made class more engaging, but also helped students build confidence as they worked through activities that were both fun and challenging.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a lasting impact on my classroom. By helping me provide these meaningful learning opportunities, you've made it possible for my students to experience lessons that are dynamic, memorable, and motivating. Thank you for investing in their education and making learning come alive.","fullyFundedDate":1707935983449,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-activities-for-my-super-scholars/8208893/","projectTitle":"Awesome Activities For My Super Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097804_orig.jpg?crop=729,729,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770280523852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hanif"},{"teacherId":2097804,"projectId":9573519,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the tools they need to make a real difference in our school and community. The trash pickers you helped provide have quickly become part of our regular community service. \r\n\r\nThese clean-ups have sparked a sense of pride and responsibility in my students. They love seeing the immediate results of their efforts and often talk about how much better the campus looks after they've worked together. Beyond keeping our school clean, students have also participated in local park and shoreline clean-ups, extending their impact beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nYour donation has given my students more than just supplies—you've given them the chance to see themselves as leaders and caretakers of their community. Thank you for helping us turn a simple idea into a lasting habit of service and responsibility.","fullyFundedDate":1755717291369,"projectUrl":"project/community-service-for-my-avid-kid/9573519/","projectTitle":"Community Service for My AVID Kid","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097804_orig.jpg?crop=729,729,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770280523852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hanif"},{"teacherId":279985,"projectId":9312904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these items to our classroom! I pick a student by using an equity stick every Friday from 5 classes and ask them to choose one item from the rewards to motivate them to do better in Science. I cannot express how wonderful and meaningful it is to know donors like you are so willing to brighten and enhance the lives of children. These motivational rewards make my students more engaged and feel important in my classroom. Mechanical pencils are their favorite. Thanks again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746890198521,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-rewards-for-the-class-of-202/9312904/","projectTitle":"Motivation Rewards For the Class of 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp279985_orig.png?crop=625,625,x186,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663826689870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/279985"},{"teacherId":4403471,"projectId":9205699,"letterContent":"Wow—thank you so much for helping us add manga to our library! The books you donated have been a huge hit with our students.\r\n\r\nStarting a new school year and students seeing the new manga, they are asking, \"Can we check these out today?\" For many of them, this is the first time they've been truly excited to grab a book off the shelf. \r\n\r\nManga has given so many of our readers—especially those who prefer visual storytelling—a way to connect with books in a format they love. It's also sparking friendships and conversations, with students recommending titles to each other.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our library feels more welcoming and exciting than ever. 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