{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Melrose Leadership Academy - Maxwell","outOfStateSupporters":21.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8695052,"projectId":9692321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom library! Because of your support, my students now have fresh, engaging Spanish books—including popular favorites like Diario de Greg, Las Hermanas de las Niñeras, and exciting sports books—right at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nMy eager readers have already worked their way through so much of our current library and are constantly asking for more to read. As a teacher, there is nothing better than seeing students hungry for books, and I never want to turn away a passionate reader. Having these brand-new, high-interest Spanish titles directly supports their journey toward true bilingual literacy, giving them the tools and confidence they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour gift does so much more than add new titles to our shelves; it honors my students' interests and validates their growth as bilingual learners. We are so grateful for your investment in their education and love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1758249410449,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-book-brilliance/9692321/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Book Brilliance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8695052_orig.png?crop=774,774,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754589740441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mx-moreno"},{"teacherId":8695052,"projectId":10043574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom library! Because of your kindness, my students now have fresh, exciting new chapter book series to dive into.\r\nMy bilingual \"book eaters\" have been devouring our library all year and are constantly looking for the next adventure. By providing full sets of the exact series they requested, you are giving them the opportunity to follow their favorite characters and plots across multiple books—keeping that love for reading burning bright as we finish out the school year.\r\nIt is such a joy to see their faces light up when they find a book they can't put down. Your investment in our classroom does more than just fill our shelves; it nurtures confident, lifelong readers who know that an entire community supports their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769834512873,"projectUrl":"project/book-eaters/10043574/","projectTitle":"Book Eaters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8695052_orig.png?crop=774,774,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754589740441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mx-moreno"},{"teacherId":8695052,"projectId":8273079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have meaningful, hands-on Social Emotional Learning tools—from calming books to interactive focus objects—right at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nAll year, we have been working hard to build a classroom community rooted in patience, empathy, and understanding, especially on our most challenging days. Many of my students are still discovering how to listen to their big emotions and process them constructively. Having these dedicated resources in our room gives them a safe, accessible, and loving way to practice self-regulation whenever they need a moment to reset.\r\nYour investment in our classroom does far more than provide materials—it shows my students that there is a community of people who care deeply about their well-being and growth. We are so grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1710888876266,"projectUrl":"project/taking-a-breathe/8273079/","projectTitle":"Taking a Breathe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8695052_orig.png?crop=774,774,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754589740441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mx-moreno"},{"teacherId":112162,"projectId":10245014,"letterContent":"Your donations made the end of year fun and the start of the year exciting. Thank you for thinking of our class and making some really fun supplies arrive for us. \r\nAt the end of the year, we had a great time using chalk, bubbles, and water play toys to have some outdoor fun in the sun. Students are still using the water play toys but in the kinetic sand box you got us. They love being creative and curious with all of the materials. \r\nAs their teacher, it was so nice to walk back into the room at the start of this year and have fresh markers to give each student. We are already creating beautiful art to decorate the room. \r\nEach Donors Choose donation helps to make the work of educating so much better. I feel appreciated and my students feel celebrated. Thank you for your help to do my job!","fullyFundedDate":1778110315844,"projectUrl":"project/super-special-send-off-to-summer/10245014/","projectTitle":"Super Special Send off to Summer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp112162_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704739806400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbelew"},{"teacherId":8104325,"projectId":9744472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this little but might project. Our freezer and ice pack is put to use multiple times of day. It has helped reduce the amount of office visits and time out of class. It has offered students in third grade a sense of calm, knowing they can get and ice pack after a bad fall or a run in. This project has been really helpful in supporting our students. Thank you again for our support.\r\n\r\nIce packs, bandaids and peace of mind were a great addition to our classroom, thank you for making it happen.","fullyFundedDate":1759776169993,"projectUrl":"project/ouchies-in-third-grade/9744472/","projectTitle":"Ouchies in Third Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maestra Nicoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8104325_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675391800613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestranicoya"},{"teacherId":8104325,"projectId":9657976,"letterContent":"Thank you for the incredible opportunity to have new books in my classroom. \r\nHas a dual language instructor, having leveled and rotating English development groups has been a challenge. Even more so, without books that are leveled, engaging and at their interests. With this donorchoose, you helped me reach my goal. Our small ELD groups were SO successful this semester. They became the favorite part of my day. Students not only have raised reading levels and are capable of reading these books, especially Magic Treehouse but they are also LOVING them. \r\n\r\nThank you for the support!","fullyFundedDate":1758817612188,"projectUrl":"project/leveled-english-books-for-eld/9657976/","projectTitle":"Leveled English Books for ELD!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maestra Nicoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8104325_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675391800613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestranicoya"},{"teacherId":10305553,"projectId":9806604,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to your donation, my students received a wonderful collection of books, yarn, balls, and modeling clay that have truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nHow we are using the new resources:\r\nMy students have been using the books during independent reading and partner-reading activities. These books have helped strengthen their comprehension skills and getting motivation for reading. The yarn will be incorporated into hands-on art projects where students design small crafts that connect to our Expeditionary Learning Ohlone's People. The balls have become an essential part of our movement breaks and teamwork games.\r\n\r\nA special classroom moment:\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during a sharing lesson, students used the modeling clay to create the main characters about \"Dia de los ninos\". The excitement and creativity were incredible—students who are usually shy suddenly wanted to share their work, and they proudly described their characters to the class. This activity boosted their confidence and helped them engage more deeply with the writing process.\r\n\r\nHow students reacted when the materials arrived:\r\nThe joy on their faces was unforgettable. Many students gasped and whispered to their friends, \"¡Tenemos materiales nuevos!\" They immediately wanted to get the books, explore the colors of the yarn, bounce the new balls, and open the containers of modeling clay. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to grow, learn, and dream. Your support has made a real difference, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760554467676,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-joy-of-reading-and-creativi/9806604/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Joy of Reading and Creativity to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Maestra Angelica Gamba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305553"},{"teacherId":112162,"projectId":9785020,"letterContent":"Once again my class was overwhelmed with donations from across our community. Our project was funded so quickly and the end of week donations were matched by W Kamau Bell! \r\nThe materials that showed up from the donation have already improved our room. Students are using the learning puzzles and tools to improve their hands on learning experiences. The materials for the peace corner have made it more reassuring and relaxing to students. I have 2 students who had not been using the peace corner who now like to use it because of the weighted blanket and bubble droppers. \r\nThank you for making us a part of your life and and thinking of us with such generosity. It is so absolutely gratifying to know we have such a supportive and giving community around us. Our whole class appreciates you!","fullyFundedDate":1760815523791,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-learners-need-diverse-tools/9785020/","projectTitle":"Diverse Learners Need Diverse Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp112162_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704739806400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbelew"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3990","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":742,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"32.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.0,"schoolId":3990,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Melrose Leadership Academy - Maxwell on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Melrose Leadership Academy - Maxwell","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakland-unified-school-district/melrose-leadership-academy/3990"}