{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3274162,"projectId":10459336,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your kind donation and support for our classroom community! These materials will ensure that my students are able to clean their areas and help combat the spread of germs in our classroom! \r\nI appreciate your help and I know my students will use these materials daily to ensure we have a clean learning environment! \r\nMaterials like these are used quite frequently- so I am thankful your help with being able to provide them to my students!\r\nThank you again for your kindness and consideration!","fullyFundedDate":1789569751154,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-clean-and-healthy-classroo/10459336/","projectTitle":"Materials for Clean and Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Auger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3274162_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662860503899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cauger"},{"teacherId":4584862,"projectId":10399741,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane with my students. This has always been one of my favorite books, and I cannot wait to experience it with them. My students love being read to and become so invested in the characters and stories we share together. This book is especially meaningful because it gives us so many opportunities to stop, think, and have great conversations about love, loss, kindness, empathy, and how our experiences can change us.\r\n\r\nAs we read, students will work on important reading skills such as making predictions, identifying character traits, discussing how a character changes throughout a story, making inferences, and using details from the text to support their thinking. Reading in our classroom is very interactive. We stop often to wonder, make connections, ask questions, and talk about what we think a character might be feeling or why they made a particular choice. I love seeing students who may not always be eager to read independently become completely engaged when we experience a story together.\r\n\r\nHaving a copy of the book for each student will make this experience even more meaningful. Instead of only listening to the story, students will be able to follow along, revisit important passages, and truly feel like readers themselves. I am incredibly grateful to our donors for giving my students this opportunity. I cannot wait to see their reactions as they follow Edward on his journey and discover all of the wonderful lessons this story has to offer!","fullyFundedDate":1785702887686,"projectUrl":"project/the-miraculous-journey-of-readers/10399741/","projectTitle":"The Miraculous Journey of Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4584862"},{"teacherId":4584862,"projectId":10210092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide color ink and markers for my students. While these supplies may seem simple, they have made a tremendous impact on student learning and engagement. The color ink allows me to create vibrant learning materials, visual aids, literacy games, and hands-on activities that make lessons more engaging and easier for students to understand. Bright, colorful resources help create a welcoming classroom environment where they are excited to learn.\r\n\r\nBeing able to create custom literacy games and activities allows me to tailor instruction and provide meaningful practice that supports student growth. Students are much more eager to participate when they can interact with visually appealing materials, and the colorful resources help make learning both fun and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe color ink has also been especially beneficial for my older students. They take great pride in their work, and having access to colorful materials and high-quality printed resources allows them to create projects that look professional. Students who may have been less comfortable in sharing their work are now more willing to present their projects because they are proud of the final product. Thanks to your generosity, my students have access to tools that inspire creativity, build confidence, and make learning a more enjoyable experience every day.","fullyFundedDate":1780499193242,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world/10210092/","projectTitle":"Color our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4584862"},{"teacherId":10551194,"projectId":10379321,"letterContent":"Our classroom hums with activity every single day, as these resources have become the heartbeat of our learning environment. Students reach for their clipboards during independent discovery stations and diligently fill their composition notebooks with creative reflections and notes. The laminating paper and anchor charts have allowed us to transform our walls into interactive learning hubs, turning abstract concepts into vibrant, visual guides that students can reference whenever they hit a roadblock. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, the room erupted in genuine cheers and wide-eyed excitement. They were deeply moved, realizing that people they have never even met care enough about their future to invest in their success. That simple act of kindness did more than just provide supplies; it gave them a massive boost in confidence and a tangible reminder that they are supported by a community that believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are using these materials to launch an ambitious science unit centered on ecosystem mapping. Students will be using the anchor charts to categorize complex food webs and the laminating paper to create durable, hands-on activity cards for their group projects. This project is the perfect next step to challenge their critical thinking skills, and having these organized, high-quality resources ensures that every student has exactly what they need to dive deep into their work.","fullyFundedDate":1785703015756,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-grade-8-mathematics/10379321/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher: Grade 8 Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Provenzano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10551194_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785705078893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10551194"},{"teacherId":2805463,"projectId":10377106,"letterContent":"First, thank you so much for making this project happen, without donors like you, I would not be able to bring the exciting things that I do to my classroom. I love seeing the kids as they open new books, so getting Korman's novel \"Restart\" is super exciting because I needed something new to read with the incoming fifth graders. The children are already talking about it. I cannot wait to read more with them.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for your generosity because getting children excited to read is the first step in a wonderful lifelong love of reading, and you have done that through your wonderful donation. Thank you for making my job easier and giving children the opportunity to experience a new perspective.","fullyFundedDate":1785704660425,"projectUrl":"project/let-us-restart-the-year-with-gordan-korm/10377106/","projectTitle":"Let Us Restart the Year with Gordan Korman's Novel \"Restart\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flanagan-Mosher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2805463_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471058149500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/judyflanagan"},{"teacherId":3091324,"projectId":10344208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness. It's humbling to have people who are far away donate to our classroom and help make it the home we want it to be. All the materials through this project will help make our classroom a calm, organized and ready place to learn. Especially at the start of a new school year, these qualities are crucial to set up a successful school year. The students are especially excited to get their birthday pens and use all the coloring materials. Additionally, we are thankful to have all the things to keep our classroom a clean and safe space as well. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1785702887400,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-prep/10344208/","projectTitle":"New Year Prep","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3091324_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741323347824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfoleyroom201"},{"teacherId":3091324,"projectId":10029013,"letterContent":"The beginning of the school year should be a time of excitement and eagerness to learn and having all the appropriate materials helps achieve those things. Your kindness to donate to our classroom means so much. The supplies we don't immediately need will be stored away for a restock when necessary. The students won't need to stress about buying these supplies because they will be available if they need them. Thank you again for thinking of us and helping to create a calm and readiness environment for my students to spend their days.","fullyFundedDate":1778861092856,"projectUrl":"project/restock-room-201/10029013/","projectTitle":"Restock Room 201","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3091324_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741323347824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfoleyroom201"},{"teacherId":3020492,"projectId":10163002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom project! With your support, I was able to secure colorful copy paper to use daily.\r\n\r\nCopy paper is an essential item in our classroom because I use this material to create literacy and math centers, make bulletin boards come alive, and send important information home to parents. \r\n\r\nWithout your generosity, I would not be able to provide the necessary classroom materials it takes to keep my classroom running smoothly.\r\n\r\nOnce again, I thank you for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1776347818340,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-copy-paper-to-finish-the-year-s/10163002/","projectTitle":"Colorful Copy Paper to Finish the Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mancini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3020492_orig.jpg?crop=282,282,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750708341465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mancini"},{"teacherId":9223655,"projectId":10246517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your contribution has enabled me to make my \"Meta-moment station\" a more cozy and welcoming area for decompression and self-reflection, reset and fine-tune existing stations and provide flexible seating options that also serve as exercise supports during fitness lessons. \r\n Previously, my \"Meta-Moment Station\" was a hard student chair. Now, that choice is still available plus the option of sitting on a peanut-shaped ball or the donut-shaped balls. The beauty of it all is how easy it is to customize. This year I have K, 3, and 5th for dance and 7th, 8th for Health/Fitness. If the student is taller, they can stack 2-3 donuts so that their hips are level to their knees in a seated position and who would have guessed that the 7-8th graders like bouncing in silence just as much as the younger students - GAME CHANGER!!!\r\n The rest of the inflatable equipment is housed at the \"Mind-Body Station\". Students can use this area as a group to observe classmates when they are presenting a movement study and sit and bounce during the observation. 2-3 students can use it to practice Yoga, Pilates and other stretch activities and use the equipment to bolster their positions, whether it be while in \"criss-cross applesauce\" or \"Triangle pose\". I have also used them for kindergartners to demonstrate colors and feelings poses like green for calm, orange for confident and pink for kind. During a separate session, I was able to bring all of the donuts center floor for a group of 3rd grade bilingual students to sit and copy my cool-down stretches before going back to their homeroom class.\r\n Lastly, the magnetic \"Snake Eggs\" were a hit with a group of 8th grade boys. They were not motivated to work on the group \"secret-handshake\" project. Instead of scolding them for being off-task, I approached them with the manipulative in my hand and the student that struggled with engagement the most last year said \"ooh what's that? and was totally into it. GAME CHANGER!!!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1783207571161,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-with-cushions/10246517/","projectTitle":"Creativity with Cushions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223655_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784995718899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223655"},{"teacherId":8973014,"projectId":10286091,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well! I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude in advance for your support in providing incentives for student growth. Your willingness to invest in our students' development is truly commendable, and I cannot overstate the positive impact it will have on their educational journey.\r\n\r\nWith these incentives, we will be able to motivate and inspire our students to reach their goals and push beyond their limits. Your generosity will not only enhance their learning experience but also encourage them to cultivate a mindset of perseverance and achievement. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for your commitment to fostering their growth. Together, we can empower them to reach their full potential and create a brighter future. I sincerely appreciate your support and am excited to see the changes it will bring to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\n\r\nDieuseul Paul \r\nScience Teacher \r\nLuis Marin School","fullyFundedDate":1788379824004,"projectUrl":"project/encourage-and-inspire-through-incentive/10286091/","projectTitle":"Encourage and Inspire Through Incentive","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8973014_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x291,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686882687085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8973014"},{"teacherId":3121629,"projectId":10238990,"letterContent":"I am so very thankful that you donated to my students, many struggle every day, so this helps them have a better start to their day. Having a snack to boost their energy level so the children do not have to worry about waiting through lunch is going to help so much. They have a way to maintain their workspace cleanliness makes for a happier and healthier classroom. I am super happy and thrilled to get started now that I know we will have the supplies for the students to stay healthy and clean with the cleaning wipes. My students find it helpful to have fidget toys to help them to relax and stay calm to better focus.\r\n\r\nI am so very excited that the kids know that they will have so many snacks that they do not have to worry about being hungry and can focus on their work with fidgets and a full belly.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your support of my classroom and our future generation.","fullyFundedDate":1785703016974,"projectUrl":"project/clean-calm-and-motivated/10238990/","projectTitle":"Clean, Calm, and Motivated!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3121629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630269787540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3121629"},{"teacherId":9224847,"projectId":10440004,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping illuminate the path of discovery for our students. Your support provides the tools needed for young learners to explore the amazing world of light and physical science. Through hands-on investigations, students will observe how light behaves, experiment with scientific equipment, and develop a deeper understanding of the natural world.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sparks curiosity and encourages students to ask questions, think critically, and embrace the excitement of scientific exploration.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1786039098912,"projectUrl":"project/shining-a-light-on-science/10440004/","projectTitle":"Shining a Light on Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9224847_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717113721694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9224847"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56323","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":634,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.1,"schoolId":56323,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/bridgeport-public-schools/luis-munoz-marin-elementary-school/56323"}