{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"McKinley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":71.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8831960,"projectId":9929468,"letterContent":"Seasonal Tales for Young Readers introduce key reading skills such as comprehension, sequencing, identifying main ideas, and building vocabulary. The stories also teach lessons about seasonal changes, traditions, emotions, and problem-solving, helping students make meaningful connections between the text and their own experiences. Reading in my classroom is engaging and student-centered. Students participate in interactive read-aloud, partner discussions, and independent reading time. We use these seasonal stories to spark conversations, ask questions, and make connections, creating a welcoming and enjoyable reading environment where students feel excited to read. The relatable themes and colorful illustrations help capture their interest and encourage them to read independently. Some students enjoy revisiting the stories multiple times, which has helped build their confidence, fluency, and love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1767750914595,"projectUrl":"project/seasonal-tales-for-young-readers/9929468/","projectTitle":"Seasonal Tales for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831960"},{"teacherId":8831960,"projectId":9931145,"letterContent":"The Cozy Christmas Reads & Palm Pal Friends introduce important reading skills such as comprehension, sequencing, vocabulary development, and making text-to-self connections. Reading in my classroom is joyful, engaging, and interactive. My kiddos participate in whole-group read-aloud, small-group discussions, and independent reading time. They share their thinking, make predictions, and connect stories to their own experiences. These books have become a favorite choice during cozy reading moments and transition times. Several students who were once hesitant readers are especially enjoying these books. The fun characters, seasonal themes, and Palm Pal companions motivate them to read more confidently and for longer periods of time.","fullyFundedDate":1767751225528,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-christmas-reads-palm-pal-friends/9931145/","projectTitle":"Cozy Christmas Reads & Palm Pal Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831960"},{"teacherId":9132470,"projectId":9661917,"letterContent":"\"Books and Math Tools for Bright Minds\" will give my 2nd grade students engaging books and hands-on math tools that make learning fun and meaningful. Many of my students learn best when they can touch, see, and explore concepts — especially in math. Using manipulatives like counters, number lines, and place-value tools, along with high-interest books, will help them better understand math while also building reading, vocabulary, and critical-thinking skills.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students are below grade level or need extra support, and these resources will help every child feel successful and confident. With your support, students will be more engaged, participate actively, and enjoy both math and reading. Thank you for helping my students grow into bright, curious, and capable thinkers!","fullyFundedDate":1763494383963,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-math-tools-for-bright-minds/9661917/","projectTitle":"Books and Math Tools for Bright Minds.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9132470"},{"teacherId":5882055,"projectId":9598581,"letterContent":"-The students will celebrate each grade level once a week to show kindness towards the students. They will be organized by grade levels and start with Pre-K, then Kindergarten, next, 1st grade, now their grade level, move on to 3rd grade, later 4th grade, lastly, 5th grade. Each grade level will be recognized so everyone can feel celebrated.\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":1761325263804,"projectUrl":"project/seeking-and-leading/9598581/","projectTitle":"Seeking and Leading","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":9838618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my project, Clear Minds, Quiet Classrooms: Headphones for Success. Your support will make a meaningful difference in my classroom by providing my kiddos with headphones that help reduce distractions and create a focused, calm learning environment. Because of your kindness, my students will be better able to concentrate, engage in learning activities, and build independence during small-group and independent work time. These headphones will truly support their academic success and overall well-being. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in my students. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every learner can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1765989145445,"projectUrl":"project/clear-minds-quiet-classrooms-headphone/9838618/","projectTitle":"Clear Minds, Quiet Classrooms: Headphones for 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":9577313,"letterContent":"Critical thinking in Math is very critical in second grade. This is the time when the students are learning how to think independently, as well as critically for themselves. This subject 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 financial literacy.\r\nThe extra work will include resources for small groups and independent work. Also, the pencils will be used so they can write down their information. Timers are necessary so students can keep track of the they are spending on each assignment.\r\n\r\nPlus, the wipes are to keep them healthy during cold and flu season","fullyFundedDate":1761237758563,"projectUrl":"project/timing-our-production/9577313/","projectTitle":"Timing our Production","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":9571741,"letterContent":"These items are used as often as necessary in our classroom, such as: homework and portfolio folders, and snacks for rewards.\r\n\r\nHomework and portfolio folders will contain information about the classroom financial literacy rewards program.\r\n\r\nAlso, the healthy snacks will be used to show gratitude towards students who have displayed positive behavior in the classroom. The students will use a financial literacy rewards program to keep track of their earnings.\r\n\r\nMy next project will be for copy paper: colored paper and card stock, laminating sheets, and index cards.","fullyFundedDate":1758202593677,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-are-rewarding/9571741/","projectTitle":"Snacks Are Rewarding","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":9571736,"letterContent":"Throughout second grade, we are constantly on the go with learning. My students are learning that second grade requires attention and persistence. They are very grateful for these items for our classroom, such as pencils and laminating sheets.\r\n\r\nLaminating sheets are used to display pertinent information in the classroom about financial literacy.\r\nAlso, the shelves are needed to display the hydrating juice that the students will earn through their rewards program.\r\n\r\nWe used pencils on a daily basis to write in our notebooks to keep track of the rewards they earn in the classroom","fullyFundedDate":1758202567696,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-are-exciting/9571736/","projectTitle":"Essentials Are Exciting","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":9881387,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project, \"Shape Up! Hands-On Geometry Learning for 2nd Graders.\" Your generosity truly means so much to me and my students. Because of your support, my kiddos will have access to engaging, hands-on materials that will help them build a deeper understanding of shapes, spatial reasoning, and geometric thinking in a fun, meaningful way. Your contribution is making a real difference in their learning, and I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1763597740058,"projectUrl":"project/shape-up-hands-on-geometry-learning-for/9881387/","projectTitle":"Shape Up! Hands-On Geometry Learning for 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831960"},{"teacherId":8831960,"projectId":9917337,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my classroom project. Your donation has provided my students with a wonderful collection of seasonal books, and I truly cannot thank you enough for the impact this gift has have on their learning, joy, and overall growth as readers. Your kindness reaches far beyond simply adding books to a shelf and your support is helping shape meaningful experiences my students will remember throughout the year. Watching their excitement as they choose a new book, make a connection to a character, or share something they learned. Thank you for believing in my kiddos and investing in their growth. Your kindness makes a real difference, and I am incredibly grateful for the positive, joyful impact you have made on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764285376048,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-the-season-through-reading/9917337/","projectTitle":"Celebrating the Season Through Reading","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":9567088,"letterContent":"As a low income school our students are limited on everyday items when they arrived at school. We intend to make sure each student is comfortable while they are attending and learning at our school. As always accidents or emergencies may happen, and a student needs to change ir freshen themselves up. These items will help us as a staff to support them and they will be allowed to stay in school for the rest of the day.\r\n\r\nChildren have accidents or emergencies daily and the underwear and socks will help the students change their undergarments when necessary.\r\nAlso, the soap or body wash will be used to help the students freshen up promote good hygiene.","fullyFundedDate":1755742227994,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-fresh/9567088/","projectTitle":"Clean and Fresh","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":9501342,"letterContent":"The pencils and erasers are needed for daily use along with Math/Science/Social Studies. As second they often make mistakes and I have to do a lot of corrections, so erasable pens will help me to ease some of this burden.\r\n\r\nStorage is a huge issue in the classroom with no counter space, so we have to be creative and invented while using the chair pockets for organization.\r\nStudents will put their folders in there that use throughout the day. It's to keep on the back of the chair to have extra space for classroom work on their desks.","fullyFundedDate":1755692840483,"projectUrl":"project/tidying-up-our-work/9501342/","projectTitle":"Tidying up our Work","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18195","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":646,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":74,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"25.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":28.5,"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"}